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The Hidden Powers in Humans

A sāttvic lifestyle and spiritual practice confer protection and reveal inner potential. During global restrictions, practitioners maintained vegetarian diets, avoided alcohol, and engaged in spiritual practice. Inquiries across many countries revealed a very low incidence of serious illness, attributed to this sāttvic living. The vibration of sacred hymns, or bhajans, transmitted benefit even without intellectual understanding of the words. This points to the hidden powers within humans, such as the chakras and kuṇḍalinī described in ancient knowledge. These inner energies are mapped within the very structure of ancient scripts like Devanāgarī. Cultivating these powers requires purity in action, speech, and diet, aligning oneself against the accumulating dust of negativity in the world. "From our group, about one to two percent of people got the coronavirus. They were affected a little, but they did not die." "Even if they do not understand the words, the vibration of those words... it comes to us through our practice." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

What is destiny?

The nature of divine fortune, or kiśmat, and the company of the truth, or satsaṅg, are examined through life's varied experiences. Prayers and rituals exist across many religions, each with their own forms, like a Christian tilak given once a year. Kiśmat is that divine luck governing outcomes, from avoiding an accident to finding a good spouse. Modern life, especially in cities, shows a loss of this fortune, where relationships are transient and financial scams replace blessings. In contrast, traditional village life fosters closeness and goodness, which is a form of kiśmat. A story illustrates this: two spiritual boys choose different paths—one goes to a cinema and finds coins, the other attends satsaṅg and gets a thorn. The guru explains the coins were a diminished fortune, while the thorn was protection, showing satsaṅg safeguards and amplifies one's true kiśmat. Our fortune is shaped by our associations and devotion. "Kismet is so vast you cannot think. And kiśmat is that we are full of the kiśmat." "Your kishmat was very down. But you had a kismet, but you didn't come to the satsaṅg." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
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Practice from Strilky

The practice integrates bodily stretching, Aśvinī Mudrā, and Brahmārī Prāṇāyāma. Feel the whole body from toes to head. Stretch hands to the side, palms up, bring them to the chest. Inhale, hold the breath, stretch hands, exhale to the heart. Repeat slowly. Inhale, hands up and down above the head, legs together, exhale. Bend knees, turn head left and legs right, alternate. Hold knees, roll body left and right. Sit in good posture, chin down. Perform Aśvinī Mudrā: contract the anus, inhale, control, relax. Do not hold long. Repeat ten times. Then, with chin touching, ten more. Next, eleven times, then fourteen times, from nābhi to sahasrāra, energy to nostrils. For Brahmārī Prāṇāyāma, place fingers on ears, arms not straight, teeth not clenched. Inhale and hum, hear the sound in the ears. Feel vibration through the brain and whole body. Do eleven times. Conclude with three prāṇāyāma from nābhi to sahasrāra, mantra Hari Om. “Aśvinī Mudrā: Contract your anus, inhale, control, relax.” “Brahmārī Prāṇāyāma ... hear the sound in your ears ... vibration all.” Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Sakar and nirakar

Consciousness is unbroken and present everywhere, pervading all beings and things. We repeatedly gather to connect with this source, receiving subtle guidance and blessings beyond verbal instruction. The practices shared here are a rare grace, often requiring lifetimes to access. A story illustrates this seeking: a ferryman, upon carrying Rāma, Sītā, and Lakṣmaṇa across the river, refused payment. He instead asked Rāma to carry him across the ocean of suffering. Like that ferryman, one must wisely use the opportunity for a master's presence, seeking guidance on the subtlest level. Our forms are evident, but we seek to understand the formless reality beyond them. Practice prepares the body and mind for this inquiry into where the soul ultimately goes. "The ferryman said, 'I took you over Gaṅgā. So you take me over this ocean of suffering.'" "Only practicing āsanas and prānāyāmas... It’s very good, because without our body, we don’t know what it is." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Our fate can always change

Observing the subtle body reveals the flow of destiny. You must learn this powerful spiritual practice for the foot soles and palms. Over years, it changes your life. The constellation connected to our palms and foot soles shows where things are going and coming from. Always observe it. As these lines change, so does life. Relationships and health shift. This is all part of kismet, or destiny. Luck arrives unpredictably. Wealth and status can vanish like leaves from a tree, leaving one alone. Yet, a painful event may be bad kismet or ultimately good, like a medical recovery. Our spiritual practices and techniques work with this flow. Even simple yogic techniques, like which foot to exit a house with based on nostril breath, are important. Control comes from within, like a car needing petrol. Sometimes events happen without warning; that is kismet. "Slowly, slowly, it goes away. For example, you met some person... and they married. Very happy... But suddenly, it is changing." "Suddenly it becomes yellow and the leaves will fall down. Again, the tree is standing like that. Who was with this tree?" Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Give everything, so not to hold

The path of spiritual training is arduous and requires total surrender to the guru's discipline. True bhajans from saints are profound, not mere entertainment. Spiritual wealth, unlike material possessions, cannot be stolen. A guru tests disciples through deprivation and instruction, like withholding desired fruit to teach deeper satisfaction. The journey is a narrow, difficult path one must walk with precision. Training a disciple is like firing a clay pot: the outer form is hardened by the fire of work and austerity to make the inner vessel strong and capable of holding the divine. Modern seekers often lack this rigorous commitment. Selfless service, or seva, is the highest practice. Greed binds the soul, while generosity liberates it. All beings, including animals, can be taught, reflecting our human potential. Use everything in life, even potent things like alcohol, only as medicine, not for indulgence. It is never too late to renounce worldly attachments and turn to God. "The outside is not easy. It is like making a pot out of clay." "Seva is the best. You can meditate, concentrate, everything." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

We should be worthy to be a human

Human life is a divine gift for spiritual elevation, not for harm. All beings, from unseen creatures to elephants, are God's life, sustained by water and air. The human purpose is to understand how to live, love, and merge with God, avoiding fighting and killing. External beauty is superficial and temporary, unlike the inner beauty of peace and harmony. Humans have forgotten their divine nature, engaging in vanity and cruelty instead of love and respect. The current age is marked by conflict, but through prayer and conscious living, one can realign with goodness. This requires compassion for all creatures and stewardship of the Earth. "God has given me this human body, and this is only to merge into God." "Thou shalt not kill. Therefore, you should not kill."

Invocations to the Supreme Gurus

Invocation of the Supreme Gurus aligns the devotee with the lineage of enlightened masters. Each name embodies a distinct facet of the ultimate reality. The sound “Oṁ” precedes the salutation, grounding the utterance in primordial vibration. “Boli” and “Bolye” signify the act of speaking or proclaiming with intent. “Śrī Dīp Nārāyaṇa Bhagavān” invokes the divine as the luminous Lord. “Alakhpurījī Mahādeva” honors the unmanifest great God residing in the imperceptible abode. “Devaśvara” and “Deveśvara” both mean Lord of gods, pointing to supreme sovereignty. “Dharma Samrāṭ” declares the emperor of righteousness among guru figures. “Paramahaṁsa” indicates the highest state of spiritual attainment, the supreme swan. “Svāmī Madhavānandajī Sattva Gurudeva” represents the teacher of pure being and bliss. “Viśvaguru” proclaims the world teacher, one whose guidance spans the globe. “Mahāmaṇḍaleśvara” denotes the great abbot, a title of monastic authority. “Maheśvarānandajī” embodies the bliss of the great Lord, the ultimate joy. “Śaṅkarācārya Jī Mahārāja” reveres the famed propounder of non-dual wisdom. “Ādi Guru Śaṅkarācārya Jī Bhagavāna” honors the primordial teacher as divinity itself. “Purī Siddhi Dīpa Nārāyaṇa Bhagavāna” points to the perfected light of Narayana at Purī. Each invocation carries the power to purify the mind and awaken devotion. Repetition with slight variations reveals the living, breathing nature of oral tradition. "Oṁ Boli Śrī Dīp Nārāyaṇa Bhagavān Kī Jaya" "Viśvaguru Mahāmaṇḍaleśvara Paramahaṁśrī Svāmī Maheśvarānandajī Gurudeva Kī Jai" Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Bhajan evening in Strilky Ashram

The spiritual path is obscured by illusion and mental confusion. Worldly sorrows and sin cause the mind to tremble, requiring divine salvation. The practice of yoga is itself declared a dreamlike illusion, a confusion born from a fundamental error. One who is attached to mere words becomes a lost wanderer, cycling through countless lifetimes. The only true refuge from this wandering is the Supreme Satguru, the divine being who is the ultimate reality. All other pursuits are part of the illusory dream. Salvation comes from abandoning pride and taking refuge in that truth. "Yoga is the illusion of a dream." "The thief of words becomes a wanderer; within the eighty-four lakhs, he roams as a lost one." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Live your days spiritually

A spiritual day begins with conscious morning practices. Upon waking, affirm your humanity, recognizing this identity prevents harm. Honor both your biological mother and the Earth Mother. Touch water to connect with prāṇa, the life force. Then approach your altar for worship. Respect all beings in your home, including animals. Before leaving, bid farewell to your parents, maintaining that connection. Proceed through your day with awareness and helpfulness, returning home happy. This daily sādhanā cultivates a blossoming life. "Upon waking, our eyes open, and we say, 'I am human.'" "First is our mother, who gave us birth. And first, we have touched our mother, and that mother is the earth." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Suffering makes us strong

The divine descends into suffering to bear the pain of the world. In the difficult age of Kali, all beings endure hardship. Even divine incarnations like Kṛṣṇa and Jesus underwent profound suffering, demonstrating this universal condition. An old man's story illustrates how worldly success fades into loneliness and pain, revealing suffering's inevitability. Our physical bodies and possessions are temporary, but the inner soul remains. All beings, including sages and gods, experience suffering as they absorb the collective anguish. This shared experience ultimately dissolves into the divine. "All ṛṣis, sādhus, gurus, and God—all were suffering. They are taking from others our heart, our pain." "Better is that we quickly die than hurry home. That is why maybe it is good." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
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Vajra nadi is the basis of our life

The discourse centers on the Vajranāḍī, the iron nerve, and sacred practices. Vajranāḍī is the iron nerve running through the spinal column to the brain. It is the nerve of Brahmā, Viṣṇu, and Śiva. Keeping it healthy brings strength, long life, and peace. Wooden sandals between toes and knee fortify it. Such discipline yields control and new understandings. Worship involves touching the guru’s wooden shoes. Color pūjā on the right and left toes accesses power. Tilak is made from the guru’s feet with three colors—for Brahmā, Viṣṇu, Śiva—and a central color. This tilak penetrates the Brahma Cakras when understood. Like a gun’s single point, tilak fires energy, light, and peace. The Vajranāḍī is like a tree with roots downward and upward, as in the Bhagavad Gītā. Three focal points are Aśvinī Mudrā, the navel, and Brahmari. Aśvinī Mudrā is the horse contraction, done softly eleven times. Chant Oṃ from the navel, feeling vibration spread like sunlight. Perform Brahmari pranayama with sound through both nostrils. Afterward, close the eyes and feel the inner vibration. “When the gun fires, one point—this is your tilak here.” “It comes exactly to the Brahma Cakras. If you understand, it is okay; if you don’t understand, it is not okay.” Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

We should also be clean inside

The essence of sādhanā is to walk the good path through practice, listening, and meditation. Human life is a rare opportunity given by God. The soul has taken many forms across countless lives, yet all beings are fundamentally equal, differing only in manifestation. Just as a single drop and the vast ocean share the same essence of water, the individual soul and the universal source are one. Spiritual practice is the process of realizing this inherent oneness and cleansing oneself of negative thoughts and separateness. This purification is a constant effort, as the mind easily accumulates dust even after cleansing. The goal is to merge with the all-pervading light, like the sun that shines on everything without discrimination. "Do not think the soul is very big or very small. Humans and even the tiniest animals are all equal." "We are all here to become one—one in all and all in one." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Give yoga further!

The seed of yoga is within you; now you become the teacher. After being a student, you become the teacher. You will carry yoga into the whole world. Pass it on to others; create three or four yoga teachers. Teach in your village, city, or home. Take two or three weeks and teach yoga. You are all already like gurus. A guru is simply a teacher. Promote veganism; tell people to be vegans. Love animals, protect them, do not kill them. White sugar causes many diseases; avoid it. Use natural sweeteners like jaggery. Focus on nourishment: eat salad with seeds and good oil. Dry-roast seeds, add black cumin and black pepper for digestion. Alcohol is harmful; do not promote it. This world needs peace, understanding, and spirituality. You are already holy saints, carrying good knowledge. "Love animals, protect them, feed them, do not kill them." "You are all already like a guru. Guru simply means teacher." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Our uniform is important

Cherish each moment and the fellowship of spiritual practice. Time is profoundly precious; a single second can contain a full life, for the vital force departs and returns in an instant. These days were spent in peaceful, communal spiritual practice, distinct from worldly gatherings. A designated holy tree holds great sanctity and power, a focal point for the community's shared vibrations. The environment was embraced in all conditions, and meaningful techniques were shared for sustained practice. Nurturing the next generation is essential; children should be raised with good education and non-violence, ensuring the continuity of spiritual values in daily life. Maintain alertness in all activities, as inherent awareness connects all beings. "Every second is precious. One can live a life in even one second." "Be alert, and so we are. You find it, and so that was also everything." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Shiva and Shakti

Śiva and Śakti are one, and their union teaches the power of saṅkalpa, especially in Kali Yuga. Śiva had no mother, no father. From his left side Śakti emerged. Śakti means power. Both are equal, not inferior. In Kali Yuga, marriage vows are broken, children left suffering. Śakti was rejected at a gathering and entered fire. Śiva carried her lifeless body into space, grieving. Viṣṇu performed sādhanā with a saṅkalpa of a thousand lotus flowers. One flower was taken by Śiva, so Viṣṇu offered his eye to complete the vow. Śiva granted the Sudarśana Cakra and lotus eyes. To bring Śiva back, Viṣṇu sent the Sudarśana Cakra. It cut Śakti’s body, and those pieces became Śakti Pīṭhas. Worship of Śakti requires strict purity, a nine-day fast, and unbroken promises. If the promise is broken, destruction comes. Saṅkalpa is a sacred vow, like the commitment from the mother’s womb. Cherish that bond. “Śiva and Śakti—he has power, but she also has power. And you know that both have seen in oneness.” “If you will not do nine days, and you break your promise, then the triśūla will come to you.” Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
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Yogic Practice Session: Bārikhāṭu Praṇām and Prāṇāyāma

This session covers Bārīkhaṭu Praṇām and Prāṇāyāma. Sit in Vajrāsana. Perform Bārīkhaṭu Praṇām five or fifteen times. Sit straight for Prāṇāyāma. Inhale slowly into the stomach, then the lungs. Exhale from up to down; do not empty the stomach immediately from below. Feel the air under the nābhi. Place two fingers between the eyebrows. Inhale and exhale through the right nostril only, thumb near the index finger. Do not force the breath. Sit straight while exhaling all down. Close the right nostril, inhale left, exhale right. Repeat left inhale, right exhale. Close the left nostril, inhale right, exhale left. Continue alternate breathing for fifteen rounds. After exhaling, place the hand on the thigh. Close the eyes and feel the breath in the nostrils. “Feel the air under the nābhi.” “Do not empty the stomach immediately from below.” Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The relation between mother and child

The heart's warmth is the divine love that animates all care and protection. This inner blessing is like a mother's voice speaking within a child. All creatures, from cows to birds, instinctively protect and warm their young. This nurturing impulse points to a deeper, spiritual heart within humans, called Kaljā. We must protect this inner heart and extend its care to all beings. Many people are hidden, eating meat without awareness, sometimes influenced by their parents. True spiritual practice requires this compassionate awareness. If we harm creatures, we create suffering and distance from the divine. Yoga is not just practice; it is this heart and the hymn within it. To be a yogi is to live this unity daily, which includes not consuming meat or alcohol. Our love should extend beyond our own pets to all life. We must seek forgiveness for any harm and move toward cosmic unity. "All creatures know, and they want to live, and the mother is always, always taking care." "Yoga is our heart. And in our heart is the, how to call it, the hymn." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
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Relaxation led by Vishwaguruji

A guided relaxation and breath practice begins with complete surrender. Lie down and relax your entire being from head to toe. Feel your body in oneness, like floating on water. Relax the stomach, heart, and every part without conscious effort. Observe the natural breath through the nostrils. Inhale normally through the nose and exhale through the mouth for eleven cycles. The presence of a mask hinders proper breathing, so the intended technique cannot be performed now. The session will conclude shortly for other activities. "Just feel your whole body on one side completely. You are completely in oneness." "Inhale normally through the nostrils and exhale through the mouth for eleven cycles." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Manva Dhire Dhire Cal

Posture affects health, and yoga practice sustains well-being. Sitting incorrectly compresses the stomach, causing it to protrude. Yoga practitioners typically maintain good health and form. Observing extreme physical conditions elsewhere highlights this contrast. The practice brings steadiness. Grace guides the spiritual journey. A seeker finds a path through stress, entering service and forgetting the self. Over time, obstacles are removed not by solving but by transcending them. Grace is perpetual and multifaceted, like nature's rains—sometimes thundering to awaken, sometimes soft to nurture, sometimes heavy to cleanse. "By losing myself in Seva, I gain peace." "Gurudev’s grace is like the Gaṅgā River." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
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Practising yoga techniques with Vishwaguruji

Aśvinī Mudrā is practiced for purification and to awaken energy along the spine. Sit with a straight spine, knees down if possible, leaning slightly forward with the chin toward the chest. Perform Aśvinī Mudrā by contracting on the inhalation and relaxing on the exhalation. The vibration travels the spinal column, purifying all chakras. Keep the eyes closed with a soft gaze if opened. After the mudrā, sit relaxed with normal breath. Chant Oṁ mentally a specified number of times. Conclude by sitting in Vajrāsana, bending forward, and sitting up comfortably. "Contract, relax, relax, relax. When you inhale oxygen, then contract. Exhale, and relax through the mouth." "The vibration should be through this spinal column. It is for the first cleaning, purification for the Kuṇḍalinī."

Memories and experiences on the yoga path

The divine master's presence is perfect completeness, the source of supreme wisdom and love. A devotee from America returned after twelve long years, her heart dancing with joy. She remembered receiving mantra initiation twenty-five years ago. After a call, she helped start an ashram in Atlanta in 1999. Yoga in Daily Life classes began that October and have flourished since. Another devotee declared that every moment with the master is immersion in an ocean of love and infinite holy aura. The teaching descends from Satya Yuga, from Śrī Alakhpurījī. Progress begins with simple physical exercise and continues step by step on a completely safe path. The master’s endless patience allows imperfect disciples to move forward. In turbulent times, one must stand firm like a deep-rooted tree, then take the next step when the storm passes. A third devotee, though drawn to solitude, was reminded that human life is precious and extraordinary. She was given the task to maintain dharma. Dharma is the duty to do what is right—the inherent responsibility of body, family, society, and nature. A verse from the Bhagavad Gītā asks whether one who does right is the loser, even in loss. She recalled meeting the master in 2007, feeling such devotion that she would sacrifice her heart for his life. The master then led a prayer invoking the full lineage of gurus. Thus devotion manifests as steadfastness, service, and adherence to dharma. "Our Master is perfect completeness. He is everything we are searching for." "There is something we offer that is unique, very precious, very special. We must know what kind of gem we have and present it confidently." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
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Practising Asana and Pranayama

A guided relaxation and pranayama session. Lie down with hands beside the body and legs slightly apart. Close the eyes and feel the entire body from toes to head. Inhale through the nostrils and exhale through the mouth comfortably. Sit up and assume vajrāsana. Move the head back and forward with the breath. Interlace fingers behind the shoulders and move side to side. Practice Ashwini mudra with a straight spine. Perform Brahmari, ensuring the sound is centered. Conclude with chanting om from the navel. "Inhale through the nostrils and exhale through the mouth without noise and not for too long." "Sound should be in the middle, so that both hemispheres are equally engaged."

We can easily destroy our good karma

Spiritual practice requires constant inner work and alignment, not merely external actions. The seat is elevated to see everyone clearly, which also naturally straightens the spine. Hard work on this place continues, though it is borrowed and requires great effort. Projects succeed only when aligned with a higher will, not through personal effort alone. True spiritual work is internal, concerning the chakras and Kundalini within. All practice must aim for self-realization, not liberation through words. A single negative action can undo accumulated good karma, like a basket of water falling back just before being pulled to safety. Therefore, constant vigilance in thought, word, and deed is essential. Practice the subtle techniques like Aśvinī Mudrā and Brahmari to awaken inner energy, ensuring the vibration is balanced between both brain hemispheres. "A single negative action can undo accumulated good karma, like a basket of water falling back just before being pulled to safety." "Projects succeed only when aligned with a higher will, not through personal effort alone." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
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Practice: Raising the Kundalini

Karmayoga is the highest yoga. Those who do karma become the highest yogis. Students work hard, listening and practicing. Three very high yogic techniques are now given. Children may stay, but some matters are not for them. Sit comfortably; if thirsty, attend to it now. One sister, already a sannyāsī, sits in warmth. Hands rest on knees, palms down. Sit straight, one leg up, foot looking upward. If difficult, use Vajrāsana. Bring a stone or iron brick tomorrow for support. Pull shoulders slightly up, bow head, chin to heart. This posture is given now. After these techniques, other excellent practices exist, but they require a living guru’s physical presence. Do not pass these techniques on; others are not prepared. A doctor once fixed a broken back using a special method. When his father’s back broke, he tried the same, yet it failed. A king kept a monkey with a sword as his guard. A fly landed on the king’s nose; the monkey struck the fly and cut the king’s nose instead. The monkey knew only one technique. Become a master first. Now, sit straight, contract and relax the anus twenty-five times. This Aśvamudrā aids kuṇḍalinī. Then, with eyes closed, chant Om eleven times, moving awareness from navel to crown and back. Perform brahmārī prāṇāyāma: close ears with index fingers, hum deeply. Finally, place palms over eyes, open them, lower hands. Hari Om. “Those who do the karma, they will be the highest yogīs.” “Become first a master, and then do something.” Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
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Practising wth Vishwaguruji

The session refines inner awareness through mudras, breath, and focused posture. Sit very straight, resting on the buttocks, palms on knees, knees down, chin tucked to the chest. Bring attention to the heart center and practice Aśvinī Mudrā with smooth contraction and relaxation. Let the breath flow naturally; when relaxing, the breath descends to the navel. Repeat twenty-five times, or twenty-four. Close the eyes, feel the mūlādhāra cakra, maintaining smooth movement without prolonged hold. Then perform Aiśvarya Mudrā with the mantra Lām, chanting Om from the navel. Prāṇa moves upward and out through the nostrils, not forcefully, in a rhythm of twenty-seven. Do five bārikatu praṇām. Come into Vajrāsana, stretch each leg singly, then stretch to sides. Light is needed here, for the physical instructor is absent; only the repetition count will be given. Practice Bhramarī with clenched teeth, focusing awareness through the nose until the inner light is steady. Balance both nostrils equally, fifteen times, then place hands down. With eyes closed, concentrate on the entire brain. Let the whole body relax deeply. Sit straight, centered within yourself, with all bodily instruments comfortable and fully relaxed. "When you relax, the breath should descend to the navel." "With eyes closed, concentrate on your entire brain. Let the whole body relax – be deeply relaxed." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

We are life itself

Life is sacred and permeates all existence. Spiritual atmosphere is present everywhere through guides and sacred images. The Himalayas and places like Mount Kailāśa hold this essence. The entire Earth is alive; even soil teems with unseen life. Our own body is not a single entity but contains multitudes of living beings within its parts. All elements—water, stone, air—are manifestations of life. Desire acts like a balloon, lifting us but ultimately pulling us back to earthly cycles. True transcendence means going beyond everything and not returning. Spiritual practice requires patient, steady effort without force, like a mother cow yielding milk. The goal is to realize our fundamental unity, like melting separate gold ornaments into one. "Everything on this Earth is alive. The whole Earth, even what we cannot see, has life inside." "Where will we go? No feeling of the cold. No fire you can feel, no elements you can feel, so don’t worry." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Roots are different

The supreme principle is non-violence, which is the highest dharma. Anger destroys spiritual progress, like breaking a vessel of water at the doorstep. Life is fragile and can end suddenly. We must purify our heart and mind to avoid rebirth. Spiritual practice requires the Guru's grace. Techniques and initiations are like a passport; they are non-transferable and must come from one's root Guru within an authentic lineage. Sharing them with others renders them void for both parties. Respect all teachers, but do not mix or abandon your foundational spiritual connection. "Anger means it destroys everything. How many years we do sādhanā, and if someone says something and we get angry, we destroy it." "These techniques... my dears, all my kriyās and techniques, if you go away and you give them further, it’s nothing." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Prayer will reach our chakras

The instrument of life must be understood and handled with care, beginning with the study of chakras and kuṇḍalinī from the roots. Any instrument, whether a machine, a horse, or the human body, requires a knowledgeable handler. A horse is a great animal and a friend, sensing fear and responding with care if treated with respect. The human body is a fragile instrument; its health depends on controlled habits of eating, moving, and sleeping. Upon waking, remember you are human and see first the faces of parents or spiritual images. Respect parents deeply, for they protected and suffered for you. All humans are one, despite different names or races. Step onto the earth as your mother and begin the day with water, touching the nerve system. Understanding chakras is natural; fearing them leads to problems. You are already divine; your chakras are okay. Do not rush. This study requires a true guru. "The instrument itself does not matter. Any kind of instrument should not be given into the hands of a person who does not know how to handle it." "First, I am human. When we think really, really, then the whole day we will not do anything wrong to other humans." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
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Practice

Posture, Aśvinī Mudrā, and mantra recitation are guided. Stand with hands on chest, knees slightly bent. Sit down and rise, bend forward, then sit back. This protects the knees. Settle into meditation posture, sitting upright with stomach drawn in, spinal column erect. Place your hands, close your eyes. Contract and relax—Aśvinī Mudrā. Do this eleven times. Lean forward slightly, chin toward throat, keep breathing. Perform Aśvinī Mudrā twenty-five times. Inhale through nostrils, exhale through mouth. Perform Bhrāmarī Prāṇāyāma eleven times, eyes closed. Place hands on thighs. Chant Om from the nābhi five times. Rub palms to generate warmth. Cup over eyes. Touch your face. Hari Om. "Contract. Relax. Aśvinī Mudrā." "Chant Om from the nābhi five times." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Amrit Sagar

The bhajan Prakāś Puñj Amṛt Sāgar contains the whole cosmos. It was composed by Holī Gurujī in a brief span, capturing the entire universe. The first word Prakāś means light, the light of the Ātmā and Paramātmā. When a child is born, light enters the home. Puñj signifies a handful of light from realized saints. Amṛt kā Sāgar is the ocean of immortal nectar, filling the seven oceans and beyond. Śrī Dīp Harī Mahādhānī names the Lord as light, Viṣṇu, the supremely wealthy one who gives everything. The line Sare viśvame guñj rahī prabhukī amar kahānī declares the immortal story of the Lord resounds everywhere. Guñj is sound, transcendent knowledge, which is itself light. Learning this bhajan exactly requires no other practice. The nectar is peace, harmony, love flowing cosmically. All water is that nectar. The saint who gives this is forever present. Mahādhānī means giving without attachment. Even a thief taking everything does not diminish the giver, for God returns more. The immortal story is eternal. One who gives becomes a house of God. "Prakāś Puñj Amṛt kā Sāgar, Śrī Dīp Harī Mahādhānī." "Sare viśvame guñj rahī prabhukī amar kahānī." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The basic qualities of our chakras

Hidden powers reside within the human being, mapped through the chakras. The Mūlādhāra Cakra holds karmic destiny and the dormant Kuṇḍalinī Śakti. Life's direction is determined in the Svādhiṣṭhāna Cakra, shaped by choosing sādhanā over consumption. Through practice, three powers awaken: prāṇa-śakti, dhāraṇā-śakti, and chaitanya-śakti. These are accessed via four gateways: nourishment, breath, conscious movement, and external intake, including the Guru's word. Mastering these grants the divine Śaktis of will and creativity. Success here allows movement to the Maṇipūra Cakra, the transformer of divine power and seat of deep light and sacred sound. The Ājñā Chakra is the managing principle. The Anāhata Chakra holds the power of love and balances the soul against the ego. The Viśuddhi Cakra purifies the final poisons of individualism. The foundational three powers are cultivated in Svādhiṣṭhāna; higher siddhis come later. The Guru principle manages this entire play of energies. "The play of various Śaktis can only be managed by Gurudev." "Gu is darkness, and ru is light... It is the play or game of darkness and light, wisdom and ignorance." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

We should overcome fear

The essence of fragrance, or Sugandha, signifies inner purity and the pervasive influence of goodness. A good person, like a fragrance, perfumes their entire surroundings. This principle extends from personal cleanliness and diet to one's spiritual state. What we consume affects our subtle body and even our smell; purity in food leads to purity in being. Do not be misled by fear, which is often a creation of the mind, as illustrated by a story where a man mistook moonlight for a ghost. True progress involves recognizing the inherent worth and beauty in all, understanding that every woman embodies the mother. Our work is to spread the knowledge and grace of the Guru Paramparā in all our actions. "Where there is Sugandha, there is no negativity." "Take your fear out. Then you will be happy, healthy, everything." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Spirituality leads you to God

The lineage of spiritual knowledge originates in ancient wisdom, yet its essence is often lost. This knowledge flows from Śiva through sages like Alakpurījī and is preserved in scriptures like the Vedas and Purāṇas. In a purer age, people dedicated themselves to this study and lived accordingly. Over time, this dedication faded, and knowledge was written down to prevent its loss. Now, many neglect these roots despite their availability. Concurrently, material science advances, but often at the cost of forgetting foundational spiritual truths. Both domains hold great value, but a balance is essential. The core of progress lies in maintaining faith and spiritual orientation amidst worldly development. "Next to God is the doctor." "If you believe in God. God is also making tests." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Sri Vishwaguruji Jayanti Anniversary

A satsang celebrates the 76th birth anniversary of Viśvagurujī. Forty-four years ago, when first met, he resided in a small room with one window and already planned the Om Ashram. His vision was clear and far-sighted. Holy Gurujī sent him to spread India’s wisdom and spirituality to the world. He accomplished not only tangible ashrams but far greater intangible transformations. He changed many lives and made a deep impact on world, culture, and humanity, with immense contribution to spirituality. He is called the greatest karma yogī ever to live on earth. A disciple recounts that strict Holy Gurujī smiled and softened whenever Viśvagurujī’s name was spoken. His heart melted at the name or even the thought. Once a cap was ruined, but mentioning Viśvagurujī dispelled all anger; the response was that the cap did not matter. Holy Gurujī composed a bhajan praising his disciple. This is unique in a tradition where disciples always praise the master. The bhajan conveys deep love. The birthday wish is that he fulfills all projects, ensuring his continued physical presence for many years. Gratitude is offered for accepting disciples. "Swāmījī is the biggest karma yogī that ever lived on earth." "Wow, the cap doesn't matter." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

We don't know where we will go

This is a holy place where purity is maintained and prayers are offered three times daily. Here, no meat, alcohol, or chemicals are allowed. The world faces a disease; many die each day, so we protect ourselves carefully. Animals and the forest are untouched, so we examine our food, water, and lifestyle. Meat and alcohol are harmful, but we can only pray and send good thoughts. A fourth disease is predicted, spreading like perfume, its origin unknown. A young boy, Ivo Skoczek, died in a bicycle accident at midnight. We pray for him to enter the cosmic light. We are born to reach Parabrahma Paramātmā in this life. Only each one knows their own thoughts and deeds. No one admits negativity, but do not assume goodness. Before death, the highest reveals if one goes to Parabrahma or returns. The ātmā and jīva are equal in all—the elephant and ant, ocean and drop, all like one sun. Practice meditation in the heart; thinking outside is not meditation. Life is like a bird’s nest: eggs fall to crows and snakes. The boy’s death shows that even the strong meet death; death is death. A lamp is prepared for him. "What is meditation? Meditation is only in your heart, that is all, within your body. When we think outside, then it is outside." "The elephant is big, the ant is very small, but the ātmā and the jīva are equal." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Guru is the first

Continue your sādhana for life. Your practice creates waves of energy that expand across the earth. Seva is the greatest practice; it uplifts completely when performed without any sense of "I gave you." Your life follows four stages: student, householder, forest dweller, and renunciant. The guru's grace is present in every breath, and the mantra is the mind finding fullness. "Seva is the biggest. It is 100% sure that if you are doing seva, then it is said it will take us on its palms." "Guru Kṛpāhi Kevalam, we don’t need to do anything." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Chanting AUM

The practice is to chant oṃ from the navel to the sahasrāra through seven stations. Sit in vajrāsana. Perform five rounds of prāṇāyāma with the mantra oṃ. Direct the sound from the navel upward through seven steps to the crown. Return the sound to the navel afterward. Close the eyes to concentrate. Hear the sound in the ears during the chant. The common way uses only three steps, but true yoga requires the sevenfold navel path. With proper learning, the energy will also descend from the navel to the mūlādhāra. Refine the chant using vowel sounds like a, u, and i. Let the sound flow beautifully through the nostrils and travel upward. Feel the resonance in the eyes and ears comfortably. When the lips close, the sound goes from the palate down to both nostrils. Then it moves to the bindu and again to the sahasrāra. Practice daily to understand this ascending movement. "Five times this 'oṃ' from the navel to the sahasrāra." "When we close our lips, at that time, it will go from the palate, coming down to both nostrils, then it will go again into bindu and sahasrāra." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Sri Devpuriji Mahasamadhi Anniversary

The eternal spiritual lineage descends from Śiva through great beings across the ages. This lineage flows through generations. Great yogis and ṛṣis performed intense tapasyā, often in places like the Himalayas. They transcended physical limitations, achieving an astral existence or mokṣa, remaining as unseen protectors. Human civilization has evolved immensely from primitive beginnings, developing language, knowledge, and technology. This development carries both great potential and peril, as seen in conflict and inequality. The lineage includes luminous beings like Alak Purījī and Devapurījī, who manifest blessings and guidance. These beings and the ancient ṛṣis, symbolized by stars, continually observe and protect humanity. The current age, despite its advancements, requires remembering this sacred connection and living without unnecessary strife. "Our spiritual life, in that, they are living still everywhere." "These ṛṣis are here, and they are looking at us." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
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Post-Meal Breathing and Relaxation Exercise

Post-meal breathing settles food comfortably in the stomach. Relax the stomach; food has been in the body only about two hours. Lie down, hands beside body. Inhale through both nostrils from the lower abdomen, exhale through the mouth without forcing. Generate warmth, not coolness. Move energy from feet upward, like trees drawing prana through roots. Stretch toes and fingers while breathing, five times. Turn to the left side and sit up. Sit with straight spine, shoulders raised, chin slightly forward. The prana travels from lower spine to Sahasrara. Inhale and exhale through the mouth, using only the lower lip, gently. Do five breaths, then release chin and sit comfortably. Take ten normal breaths, repeat the five mouth breaths. After three rounds, sit in Vajrasana with knees apart. Raise hands, bend forward, place palms on mat, elbows relaxed, forehead to mat, breathe normally. Then perform Bhramari Pranayama: teeth loose, lips closed, humming sound, breath equally to both hemispheres, directed to Sahasrara, ten times. Close eyes throughout. "We shall always move energy from down to up. It is like these trees: the roots bring the prāṇas, and then, of course, the leaves and the rest follow." "When we do this very nicely, the prāṇa we are now working with travels from the lower end of the spine and should come directly here, to the Sahasrāra." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Try to open your heart

Happiness and yoga are about opening the heart and clearing small misunderstandings that cause lifelong unhappiness. Birds are happy every day in their nests, while humans find only brief happiness during festivities. Silence and relaxation open the heart. Yoga aims to keep body and being healthy, happy, relaxed. Unhappiness arises from small, unspoken grievances. A couple were childhood friends and married. The wife wanted the husband to offer her the soft heart of the bread. He always ate it himself and never offered. She remained silent for fifty years. On their golden anniversary, he arranged a special breakfast and asked why she was never happy. She explained about the bread, and he immediately gave her the heart. She became overjoyed, and they declared a true marriage, dancing in embrace. A small thing had stolen their life. The lesson is to communicate small wants. Clear the why to find joy. Instead of refusal, say yes when possible. Relax and be happy as friends and neighbors. "So you see, just for a little thing, we have lost our whole life." "If we can clear this why, then there will be joy, happiness, and everything." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
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Guided Relaxation and Prāṇāyāma Practice

A guided practice for relaxation and breath awareness. Begin by relaxing the body completely. Lie down and release tension from the toes to the head. Breathe normally and observe the breath. Focus on the stomach and navel, allowing them to relax fully with each exhalation. The breath should be comfortable and even. Move gently, turning from side to side, then come to a seated posture. Inhale and exhale with awareness directed to the navel. Practice specific breath counts. Chant Oṃ from the navel. Perform the humming breath, concentrating the sound's pathway to the crown of the head. Conclude with a devotional chant. "Feel your breath through to the navel and below the navel, to the stomach." "In that breath, normal breath, but inhale to the navel, and exhale through both nostrils."

Spirituality is without meat and alcohol

Milk is a primary source of prāṇa, essential for health. It comes from mothers—human, cow, buffalo, goat, or camel. From milk comes yogurt, then butter, then ghee, the essence that nourishes the body. The quality of the milk depends on the animal's health and feed; pure grass yields pure milk. Modern processing often adulterates this purity. Animals feel pain, so they must be treated with care and compassion, not exploitation. Consume milk consciously, knowing its source. Alcohol is a medicine, not for regular drinking; it causes familial strife. Choose good food without chemicals for your family's well-being. All religions are good; practice your sādhanā consciously, respecting others. Beauty is in the soul, not the transient body. "From the milk comes yogurt; from yogurt comes butter; and from butter comes ghee. That is the quality, that is the power that is good for our body’s health." "All animals or humans, we are living, they feel pain, and we also feel the pain. Therefore, we should take care." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

How to teach Yoga in Daily Life?

Yoga must progress step by step from physical practice to spiritual understanding. Practicing only physical movement is insufficient, yet without movement, health suffers. Beginners should not be mixed with advanced students, just as kindergarten is separate from primary school. A structured, step-by-step system is essential. Yoga leads to good health, relaxation, and meditation, but then it must address spirituality. Spirituality itself has different paths and can become mixed with cultural religion, leading to conflict. True spirituality is humble and peaceful, not fighting. Dietary discipline like avoiding meat and alcohol is integral to the practice, not to be omitted to attract students. A holistic path leads from body to spirit. "Practicing only physical movement is not enough. But also, without movements of the body is also not good." "When I came to Europe, I was in Austria. And I was... Everybody, I said, 'You have to, don't eat meat and this.'" Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

How did creation begin?

Yoga is the vast unity of all existence, encompassing every path and every life. You arrive not tired, for this spiritual atmosphere provides energy. We gather from different paths, becoming one in purpose to advance our spirituality day by day. Yoga is not merely physical practice; it is the unity of all life, the meeting of self and God, and the very process of creation and return. From the primordial state of Parabrahma Paramātmā emerged the elements and Śiva, representing the coming together that is yoga. Life began with a need, a fire of hunger that compelled movement and the search for food, leading to a state where life consumes life. As humans, we seek purification from this cycle. Great beings like the Buddha realized the path of non-violence, understanding that to kill and eat life is adharma, while compassion is dharma. We may not be like the great masters, but by following their teachings and our practices, we walk the path toward oneness with the divine. "One in all and all in one." "Yoga is not merely movements in the body... The whole part of humans and all other creatures, where there is movement, life—it doesn't matter from whom it is—everything is yoga." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Guru brings us to the liberation

The spiritual power of early morning is essential for health and liberation. Waking before sunrise is a profound spiritual practice. Great beings advise against eating after sunset and emphasize rising before the sun. The predawn humidity on grass is considered Amṛta, a sustaining nectar. Walking barefoot on this morning dew for a few minutes can alleviate many ailments. Modern life, with late sleep schedules, creates laziness and prevents this. Go to sleep early, a few hours after sunset. All of nature, including flowers and animals, awakens with this early energy. A story illustrates the bondage of worldly attachment. A farmer, blessed with a son by a sādhu, becomes too attached to his family to seek liberation. Through many lifetimes—as a cow, a dog, and a cobra—he remains bound. Finally, through the guru's grace, he is reborn as a bee in a lotus offered to the Divine, achieving liberation. The persistent guru ultimately guides the soul to freedom. Connect with this morning energy by walking barefoot on wet grass or stones to absorb its power. "To see the early morning before the sun is one of the best spiritual thoughts." "When the real guru is there, not this life, next life, it will bring him to liberation." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Believe or not believe in God is your choice

Fasting and disciplined eating are foundational for health and spiritual progress. Specific days are designated for eating once or abstaining from food, with water permitted. This practice aligns the body and supports digestion. Modern habits of constant eating and consuming heavy meals, especially meat and alcohol late at night, disrupt health and clarity. A sattvic life with three meals, nothing after sunset, and no intoxicants leads to a peaceful, conscious existence and a dignified death. Spiritual practice requires unwavering faith, as divine support is assured for those with true confidence. Belief must be placed in the divine, not in material wealth, which characterizes the current age. "One should have three meals with nothing in between." "Believe in God, not in gold." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
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Practising pranayama with Vishwaguruji

Morning practice integrates posture, breath, and environmental purity. A straight spine with knees grounded relaxes the lungs and stomach, aiding digestion. Slouching forces the stomach outward, creating problems. Periodically stretch when working. Sit with hands on knees, shoulders back, and spine slightly forward to allow easy breath. Inhale with the chin lowered, then exhale through the mouth. Practice this movement repeatedly, feeling the lungs and breath. Conclude by sitting straight, focusing on the breath throughout the body. "Shoulders strong, up, chin down." "Feel the breath in the whole body."

A Satsang Gathering: Bhajans, Prasad, and Reflections

A satsang gathering moves through bhajans, prasad distribution, and spontaneous instructions. The bhajan is very nice and has been heard many times. This bhajan comes from Brahmānandajī, Śivānandajī, Maṅgilālajī, Maṅgalānandjī, Lalanandjī, and others. Everyone, eat the prasāda. Otherwise, so many ants will come. It is also acceptable for ants. Who waters the plants? They are completely dry. Glory to Śrī Dīp Nārāyaṇa Bhagavān, Śrī Sunda Śrī Mahārāj. Glory to Mahāprabhujī, Sanātana Dharma, and Śaṁkara Mahādeva. Who will dance today? A good bhajan will come with the bhajan. People say bhajans are better. The prasāda container is full and getting out. Next time, give two portions. Above fifty is the majority. Not pa deśa, but a coming together. Should one go there or will they come here? Above fifty, finished? No. "Very nice bhajan, isn't it? We have heard it many times." "Who will dance today? A good bhajan will come with the bhajan." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Practising kryja technic with Vishwaguruji

A guidance on the practice of Brahmari Prāṇāyāma. Sit in Siddhāsana or Vajrāsana with a straight back. Place the hands on the thighs or knees, keeping the elbows straight. Bow the head to bring the chin near the collarbones. Inhale slowly through both nostrils, directing the breath into the lower abdomen. Exhale slowly through the mouth without sound. Maintain this posture and breath pattern for multiple rounds. The practice generates energy and reduces the need for sleep. Correct alignment is essential; observe others if unsure. This technique is a foundational part of yogic sādhanā. "Only inhale through both nostrils and exhale through the mouth." "With this sādhanā, I get such energies and breath, so my sleeping need is not anymore."