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The grace found in devotion to the Guru is our support. A personal concern about travel arises, yet it contrasts with the call to complete surrender. Do not let go of the Guru's feet; that is their purpose. This human birth is a fortunate constellation. We must simply engage with this grace. Everything we have is beautiful. Therefore, just do it. "Guru Charaṇoṁ Me Ādāsat Tirute—hey, don't let go." "Just do it. Just do it. Just do it."

The topic is inner peace, community, and unwavering practice. The yoga community supports each other like houses leaning together. When one struggles, others hold them up. Waves of thought become powerful only in shallow water, when practice weakens. True peace lies underneath the turmoil, in the depth of sadhana. Go under the wave, into the inner stillness. The master has given tools: mantra, kriya, satsang. The sound within, Anahad, is the un-struck melody heard in silence. Calm the mind to hear that inner teaching. The master lit a light within each one; now let it shine. Believe in that blessing; the only obstacle is yourself. Forgive past mistakes; observe, learn, and step forward. Silence is the most important note, giving beauty to all else. Every being is equally special; do not deny your own light. Hold tight to the master’s feet; do not let go. Like the drunken man at the gate, turn around—freedom is already here. With this human birth, this community, this mantra, just do it. “Now I've lit the light inside every one of you. Now is the time for you to let it shine.” “The only thing that’s stopping you on your spiritual path is yourself.” Filming location: Zagreb, Croatia

Spiritual practice demands focused, undistracted effort and the insistence on grace from the Guru. The Guru is called Samadarśī, seeing gold and sand as equal. A saint gave a precious stone to a poor man, who returned it asking for the inner treasure. That is equal vision. The bhajan argues that just as a philosopher’s stone transforms iron into gold without distinguishing a holy knife from a butcher’s knife, the Guru should carry the seeker across the ocean of existence. The devotee demands liberation now, not waiting, even if unripe. A telephone ad depicts a couple ignoring the ringing phone—many hear the Guru’s message but do not pick up. In Gujarat, one woman banged a ṭālī to protest rising prices; within days, millions joined, forcing change. Small, consistent practices accumulate into a powerful spiritual call. During a webcast, repeated instructions to move the camera and a sign reading “Do not be disturbed” taught that external chaos should not disrupt inner focus. Meditate, serve, or do āsana without distraction. Every situation becomes spiritual gold when awareness is present. Keep moving forward, increasing the karmic balance beyond its starting point. The road is clear now—practice urgently. Pick up the phone. “Are you not the one who sees everything with equal vision? Are you not the one who can carry me across the ocean, if you just want?” “Do not be disturbed.”

The disciple urgently calls for the Guru's immediate presence and grace. This plea is not passive but a demanding cry from the heart, expressing a deep need that cannot wait. The call for darśana is a request for the Guru's vision to destroy all sins and suffering at their root. This darśana ultimately means the Guru appearing within the heart, transforming it into a temple. Personal spiritual practice reduces karmic burdens, but only the Guru's complete mercy can eradicate them entirely. Complete surrender, without conditions or doubt, opens the disciple to this grace. By constantly remembering and praising the Guru's qualities, one attracts the Guru's good karma and transforms. All worldly joys become tasteless when one experiences the divine bliss of this union. "Your darśana I attain, all sins it destroys." "By touching your feet, the root of suffering is destroyed."

The spiritual path transcends worldly distinctions of gender and origin. Ātmā has no gender; a woman's spiritual capacity equals a man's. Sannyāsa Dīkṣā is the highest initiation, a serious step not to be taken lightly. Being a disciple is beautiful yet difficult, as is being a sannyāsī. The connection felt with the Guru during initiation is indescribable, experienced with all one's being. The initial joy is like a honeymoon, followed by the real work of integration. True sannyāsa means living as a renunciate before the formal rite. The orange cloth is the color of fire, burning away mistakes and offering protection. A sannyāsī's home is the āśram, realizing the whole world as home. Authentic knowledge is not merely heard but experienced in the heart. All paths, whether as a sannyāsī or a parent, require full embrace without reservation. The essence of yoga is transformation, beyond body, gender, or nationality. The only boundary is one's practice. The core of everything is the relationship with the Guru and one's sādhanā. "To renounce just for the sake of doing it is not the way that can lead us." "The only boundary is the one we make, whether we’re practicing or we’re not practicing." Filming locations: Zagreb, Croatia.

The teaching reveals the power of holding on in crisis and the alchemy of steady practice to create a shining seat for the Divine within. When a horse wishes to put its foot down, that moment demands a firm grip. Releasing then invites a kick, but holding on until the energy settles allows a safe release. This mirrors spiritual turmoil: when an issue shakes the being, letting go of practice exposes one to harm. Clinging to mantra, sadhana, and inner discipline during the drama prevents being struck. Once the initial storm calms, the issue can be set aside or approached differently. The bhajan “Mīṭhī Satsaṅg” describes the Satguru’s arrival bringing rain of knowledge that awakens the sleeping swan within. To receive this, the heart must be prepared like a shining seat. Just as lime is ground for days to produce a pearl-like plaster, constant repetition of practice polishes the inner space. Offering sweets in the bhajan symbolizes offering every good deed, every loving action, as nourishment for the indwelling Guru. The golden plate represents the purity of intention behind the offering. When the heart overflows with joy in giving, the grace of the Guru accepts it. Holding on in difficulty and grinding away in sadhana are one: both build the seat where understanding can sit. The knowledge rains equally on all, but only prepared vessels collect it. The Guru’s word strikes as supremely beautiful when the inner seat is ready. Thus, in moments of shaking, don’t let go; hold the foot of practice. Then the shining seat is built, and the presence of the Divine unfolds within. “When the horse wants to get its foot down, that is not the moment to let go.” “We make the place, that knowledge, that understanding, that words of Gurujī and His presence will come inside.” Filming location: Croatia

Gaṇeśa Caturthī celebrates the spiritual meaning of Gaṇeśa’s symbols and role. The festival story warns against mocking others, with satsaṅg as the remedy. Gaṇeśa’s axe removes obstacles, and the hook controls the wild elephant mind. His noose pulls back from wrong paths. The mouse he rides represents subtle, nibbling declines in life. Gaṇeśa’s large ears and small mouth teach more listening, less talking. He guards the spiritual gateway, mastering lower chakras but not the final stop. Seekers must ascend further, not linger at the gate. He disciplines and, when laziness arises, prods from behind. Floor-sitting woven into daily acts—eating, playing, watching—eases sitting practice. This relaxes legs without extra time or strain. Gaṇeśa means Lord of the Gaṇas, the elements, the balancer of creation. This yoga essence aims to transform disciples into yogis themselves. Obstacles are mental; Hanumān saw weapons as powerful only if his mind believed so. Treat obstacles as solvable issues, not tension-filled problems. Satsaṅg transforms like a tree by sandalwood, shaping the seeker’s inner color. "Big ears are for listening: more listening and less talking." "A problem carries tension and anxiety from the very beginning because it is labeled a problem."

The Jñānaputra school and the path of yoga both teach that transformation comes through focused effort and self-belief. The school began in 2001 after a last-minute directive, opening with 120 students. Over time, it expanded to accommodate up to the 12th class, with some graduates now in medicine and engineering. Students from poor village backgrounds, once resigned to manual labor, now see that they can succeed in competitive fields. Government schools often fail to educate; private charitable schools like this offer an alternative. Finding committed teachers remains difficult, as many leave unexpectedly. A student recently won a science prize with a model that repels toy trains with magnets to prevent crashes. Two girls who arrived unable to write their names have now passed 12th class and are entering college. In spiritual practice, simplicity matters: few practices done deeply over time yield more than many small ones. The flute master Hari Prasad Chaurasia still discovers new nuances at eighty. A story of a man who collected hundreds of kittens illustrates the danger of accumulating many practices without depth. A moment of surrender—recognizing beauty in a sunset—released deep-seated homesickness and instantly improved physical flexibility. The only real obstacle is the self; worthiness is inherent. Believing that one can become one with a posture opens the door to change. As in the film The Matrix, when Neo begins to believe, miracles happen. A woman in Hamburg, through deep prayer and acceptance, rose from her wheelchair, and doctors called it a miracle. Both education and yoga thrive when self-imposed limits are released and wholehearted commitment is given. "We don't want your school; we want your school." "He's starting to believe."

Oṁ is the sound-form of God and the origin of all creation. A temple on a high mountain contains an empty stūpa with a note stating if one cannot see the Buddha there, more practice is needed. This illustrates that the divine is perceived not as an external image but through inner realization. Oṁ is not an object to be known but the vibration from which everything arises. The Māṇḍūkya Upaniṣad teaches that Oṁ is everything—past, present, future, and what is beyond time. It represents the three states of consciousness and the three guṇas, yet its unified form points to Turīya, the fourth state of pure consciousness beyond description. Chanting Oṁ aligns one with this existing divine vibration, purifying karma and leading to light and bliss. All wisdom and mantra originate from Oṁ. The path moves from form to the formless through this sacred sound. "Oṁ is the sound-form of God itself; it is God." "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God."

The essence of spiritual offering lies in the heart's devotion, not in perfection or grandeur. A simple offering given with love is most special, just as singing a bhajan from the heart surpasses technical mastery. The story of Sabarī illustrates this: she offered berries tasted with love, which Rāma accepted joyfully. Similarly, in seva and sādhanā, the beauty is in giving one's best effort, not in flawless execution. A guru remembers even the smallest offering made with devotion, as shown when a guru recalled every detail of a shawl and donation from thirty years prior. The devotee claimed he visited in spirit daily, but the guru emphasized the need for tangible contact through ashram visits to refresh one's practice. Another story tells of a poor man who thrice spent his savings on tasks for his guru before receiving blessings for prosperity, demonstrating the flow of grace through trust and self-effort. A jeweler who refused a donation request later faced a tax raid, illustrating the importance of heeding the guru's word. The guru lived by a principle: if people or things come, they are welcomed; if not, there is more time for spiritual practice. This balance between activity and inner focus is key. The fourfold grace is essential: divine grace for a human birth, scriptural grace for awakening, the guru's grace for guidance, and the fourth, Kūṭ Kṛpā, which is the grace of self-blessing through one's own effort and practice. The guru provides the tools, but the disciple must use them. Every small, conscious effort accumulates, like stones raising water in a pot, enabling one to drink the nectar of realization. "The value of something lies in the feeling with which it is given." "Without the Guru, it cannot be done... but we must give ourselves that blessing by actually putting the tools into practice." Filming location: Croatia

The Guru's grace works through direct experience and surrender, often beyond logical understanding. Training begins with simple, demanding discipline like sitting for long hours without relief. The Guru perceives a disciple's inner thoughts and uses situations to expose and dismantle the ego, inflating and deflating it repeatedly. Service is an opportunity for this inner work, though its purpose may only be understood much later. The disciple's role is to endure and maintain a subtle, constant awareness of the Guru's presence, akin to a mother's alertness to her child. This awareness should extend to one's own spiritual practice. The Guru's actions, such as demanding food or water against medical advice, are part of a divine play designed to break the disciple's mental constructs and force surrender to a higher will. "Nothing is ever separated. Is the wave ever separated from the ocean? We are already one." "Please grant me bliss. We are all your servants; please accept our service." Filming location: Croatia

The mind's fires cannot be put out by chasing them. A bushfire was lit, and the wind rose, spreading flames in all directions. Chasing the fire with a blanket proved futile, just as chasing thoughts exhausts the seeker. The local farmers arrived and did not rush with water. They walked the forest, observed, and chose a single place. They cleared a trail, removing leaves and cutting trees. They sat in chairs and waited for the fire to approach. When it came, they doused only what threatened to cross, using minimal effort. The fire stopped where there was nothing to consume. Controlling the mind means not attacking each thought. Let the thoughts bark. Focus returns to the mantra, again and again. The mantra is a safe point, a place cleared of fuel. Thoughts may still race, but concentration on the mantra protects the inner stillness. Instead of fighting vṛttis, nourish the satsaṅg within. Build that solid, nourishing part of life. Feed the good things inside so they grow. Then the fire of practice pulls one along. Once a spiritual practice starts moving, its momentum carries the seeker. It requires effort to begin, but once running, it sustains itself. "They cleared the way to the truck. They finished; they seemed satisfied that it was clear enough. Then they tried to destroy my brain. They went to the truck and got out some plastic chairs. They put them there on that trail and just sat down and watched this fire coming towards them." "Don't let go. He is great. He is one of the great yogīs. Just hold on to his feet. Don't let go. He will try to kick you off. Just don't let go." Filming location: Croatia

A single spiritual act can grow into something immense. The story of Draupadī illustrates this. She once tore a piece of her sari to bind Kṛṣṇa's wound. He promised to repay that cloth thousands of times. Later, when her sari was being pulled in the hall, it lengthened endlessly, fulfilling that promise. Similarly, a request to plant one peace tree inspired a politician to launch a program for millions, which later expanded to a global pledge for a billion trees. A child, hearing this story, saved a peach seed to plant, continuing the cycle. Spiritual progress often feels daunting, but the path is built from small, present-moment actions. Do not focus on the distant goal, but on the next step. Sincerity in practice brings gradual progress, even amid fluctuations. Time is our most valuable commodity; invest each moment with awareness. Through consistent sādhanā, one pours goodness into the heart, slowly displacing impurities. Cultivate inner peace to share stability with the world, not by preaching but by being. Start with one tree, and keep planting. "‘That piece of cloth which you have given me will be repaid to you thousands of times.’" "‘Three million is nothing; I should plant eleven million.’" Filming location: Croatia

Bhajan singing is bhakti yoga practice. The ocean teaches: when a wave rises like a cobra, running is futile. The only way is to go under. The peaceful place is inside. Singing bhajans is a yoga practice, part of bhakti yoga. Done with full immersion, it becomes potent, like Kundalini Yoga. A breakthrough comes when one sings longer than perceived limits. The voice opens, divine energy flows. Singing a series of bhajans after exhaustion can yield endless stamina. Walking and alternating bhajans with mantra repetition creates uninterrupted sadhana. A whole day of such practice leaves one full of energy. The bhajan book is not a songbook but a holy scripture. Treat it with reverence. Mantra practice is inherent in bhajan. Both are divine and equal in quality. Deep calling from the heart is prayer, as with Prahlada, Gajendra, Draupadi, and Mira. Bhajan anushthan—all-night singing—is real spiritual sadhana. "Bhajan singing is really real yoga practice, like mantra practice." "What comes from the heart—that call for God deep from the heart—that is prayer."

The practice of yoga must be ever-new, approached with the initial enthusiasm of a beginner. Recall the vibrant feeling when practice first began. That freshness must be maintained, not through volume but through constant awareness and curiosity. Each moment is new; this body performs each posture for the first time now. Observe the effects of different activities on the practice. Health, svāstha, means to be established in oneself. Practice with awareness builds the experience to regain balance in any situation, like a master musician adjusting seamlessly. This is a lifelong relationship, constantly evolving with age and circumstance. The practice must be continuous, like concreting, to avoid cracks. It is about both action and the silent spaces in between, learning which practices suit each moment. The sleeping swan within, once awakened, must be kept awake through dedicated practice. This human life is a priceless opportunity not to be wasted. "Do not miss this chance. This human life is a priceless diamond." "The real beauty in the music is the moments of silence and the relation between those two."

The beauty of satsaṅg and conscious living is often best perceived from a fresh perspective. Outsiders can help one see the familiar anew. The atmosphere of satsaṅg and the shared bond within the spiritual family is special and incredible. This connection is ever-present, as the teacher remains aware of all that occurs. This time together is for relaxation, shared company, and enhancing spirituality. Leave worries behind and be fully present. Practice conscious living continuously by maintaining awareness and mantra during all activities. Each moment has its own purpose; be fully in it. This program, while a holiday, presents a beautiful challenge to enjoy with heightened awareness, recognizing the divine in all experiences. "Keep your awareness on what you’re doing, and just learn from everything." "Enjoy but with awareness, and with whom I’m dealing; it’s just another aspect of God." Filming location: Croatia

True holidays are holy days spent in the divine presence. All worldly pursuits seek love and union but fall short of completeness. That completeness is found in the presence of the Guru, the embodiment of divine love and mercy. This love serves all, knowing our deepest hunger and our hidden spiritual beauty. For decades, this presence has offered pure service, guiding without anger, like a perfect navigator that constantly recalculates the route. Human life with spiritual longing is exceedingly rare in the universe. Each step of development under this guidance is precious and accelerates on the universal scale. "Within that conscious biological life, human life is like one atom per cubic meter." "The navigator will guide you there, despite temporary karma... it just says, 'Recalculating.'" Filming locations: Střílky, South Moravian Region, Czech Republic.

The science of yoga is the science of body, mind, and consciousness. Yoga is the eternal balancing principle in the universe, not a religion or dogma. The cosmic vibration, declared as OM, exists within and outside us. Human life is a precious chance within the cycle of rebirth. The human intellect can be trained endlessly, and dormant abilities within are connected to the cakras, or energy centers. The subtle body has 72,000 nāḍīs, or channels, for transmitting consciousness and energy. The mind functions between the subconscious and conscious, taking in impressions that become desires. The intellect's duty is to give judgment. We normally experience three levels of consciousness: waking, dream, and deep sleep. Past deeds create our destiny, or prārabdha karma. The Kuṇḍalinī energy and the cakra system are responsible for developing consciousness and freeing it from subconscious fears. The major nāḍīs are Iḍā, Piṅgalā, and Suṣumṇā, balancing emotion and intellect. Haṭha Yoga unites these sympathetic and parasympathetic principles. The awakening of Kuṇḍalinī is a divine process of becoming wise and calm, not a physical sensation. The cakras are located along the spinal column and are psychic energy centers. They are connected to the five elements and influence the body. Mastery leads towards liberation, the union of individual consciousness with cosmic consciousness. This requires lifelong practice and guidance. "Yoga is not a religion, it is not a philosophy, it is not a dogma, but it is the eternal principle in this universe." "The awakening of the Kuṇḍalinī is a divine process; you don't feel it as a physical sensation. You feel happy, as if in the lap of the mother." Filming location: Zagreb, Croatia DVD 188

The glory of God is endless and His divine play pervades the entire universe. Śiva is indescribable consciousness, liberation, beauty, and truth. Devotion to Śiva provides protection, as all forces are controlled by Him. The Vedas themselves cannot fully describe His glory. In satsaṅg, the sage Bharadvāja was overwhelmed with joy, his love so profound it surpassed speech. This spiritual gathering is the tonic that clarifies consciousness and remedies inner suffering. To be spiritual light requires constant self-surrender, like a wick burning itself. True devotion harmonizes; loving Śiva is inseparable from loving Rāma, as each divinity cherishes the other. Speak words that are sweet and nourishing, like ripe fruit, not like dirt. "Śiva means consciousness. Śiva means liberation. Śiva means beauty." "To be a light means you have to become a dot. The dot has to burn itself constantly." DVD 185b

The aim of all endeavor is self-realization, to escape the cycle of rebirth. The true self is like limitless, indestructible space, while the individual self is a limited mixture of spirit and matter, bound by ego and ignorance. Suffering arises from this ignorance. All spiritual practice serves to inspire the realization of one's true nature, which ends karma and destiny. Life is a struggle between positive and negative influences; one must choose where to place attention. The mind creates one's reality and suffering. One cannot escape the mind, but must master it through positive thinking and spiritual practice. Changing one's thinking is the only way to change one's situation. "Everything you have is created by your mind. As you think, so you are." "If you are unhappy or in trouble, there is nothing to change but your thinking." DVD 185a

The discipline of viveka, or discernment, is essential for ordering the mind and life. Viveka is the common sense to know what to do and when. One must listen carefully and logically understand each instruction. Discipline is required in thinking, understanding, receiving, and perceiving. Use viveka to filter thoughts and messages, transforming harmful words into harmless ones. Develop viveka by becoming independent and learning to make your own decisions. Do not follow any instruction blindly without applying discernment to the situation. Discipline brings order to all aspects of life: emotional, mental, intellectual, material, social, and spiritual. The mind's many thoughts and choices create duality and suffering through comparison. Control and harmonize the mind's fluctuations. Your thoughts create your reality; they make you happy or miserable. Do not merely act on the mind's whims; decide from a place of discernment. Every joy contains potential sorrow, so one must develop inner strength. Be proactive in ordering your life to prevent future regret. Depend only on your daily nourishment; otherwise, be independent and utilize the faculties you have been given. Be the master of your own thoughts, feelings, and actions. "Use your viveka not to compare things. In this matter, just be." "Your thoughts make you a king. Your thoughts make you a beggar." DVD 184a

Concentrate on your sādhanā, for time is impermanent. Compare your practice over the past year honestly; your body and aura reveal the truth. Time is lost if not used. Everything changes: health, happiness, and destiny. From king to beggar, beggar to king—such is time's law, as shown by historical figures and the story of Rāvaṇa. His great sādhanā brought power, but his ego led to destruction. Ego, in any form, destroys. Time waits for no one. Therefore, be careful and pray to remain in life's middle stream. The law of karma dictates change, regardless of belief. Now, prepare for Guru Pūrṇimā by becoming pure and spotless within. Utilize this time for spiritual practice, not social pursuits. To benefit most, sleep early, eat less, and maintain silence. Make a resolve: do not think or speak negatively. Welcome all visitors with a warm heart, free from jealousy, to receive the blessings of this time. "Time will not wait for us—not so near, not so far." "Do not think negative, and do not speak negative—about anyone, even not about yourself." Filming location: Vép, Hungary DVD 184b

Spiritual development depends on inner discipline and overcoming negative tendencies. Our karmic destiny contains both positive and negative patterns; progress is determined by which tendencies we support. External circumstances influence us, but growth stems from nurturing inherent spiritual qualities like generosity and humility. These qualities are demonstrated in action and simple being, not proclaimed. The primary obstacles are the five inner thieves: desire, anger, pride, greed, and attachment. Spiritual development is internal; it requires honest self-observation, respectful communication, and the dissolution of ego. Practices are secondary to a practical life of integrity. Discipline is the foundation. "A diamond never praises itself. It simply is a diamond." "The spoon that remains day and night in sweet pudding still cannot taste its sweetness." DVD 183a

Worldly joy is fleeting and contains hidden sorrow, but divine joy is endless. Human happiness is brief and intertwined with suffering, for every gain conceals equal or greater pain. Only the Supreme One's joy is boundless. An incarnate liberator provides a living refuge beyond scriptures. Merely reading teachings without following them brings no solution. True peace is found not in escape but in unwavering devotion to that divine source. "Blessed is the land where the Divine Soul incarnates, Satguru Dev." "We are those birds. We want to fly away... Again, only in God can we come and rest." Filming location: Vép, Hungary DVD 183b

Yoga is the union of individual consciousness with cosmic consciousness, achieved through harmony and balance. The cosmic energy governs the universe, and this principle of union was discovered by ancient yogis. The individual soul is a spark of the divine light, present in all life. We originate from the cosmic sound and are composed of the five elements. Our journey involves many births, guided by karma, as the soul moves through forms and relations. The human body contains dormant energy centers called chakras, connected by 72,000 channels. Three primary channels—Ida, Pingala, and Sushumna—regulate energy, mind, and activity, converging at key points to form the chakras. These centers correspond to the elements and levels of consciousness, from the earthly Muladhara to the divine Sahasrara. Activating these centers through practice leads toward liberation. "Yoga means union—the union of the individual consciousness with the cosmic consciousness." "What is existing in the universe is existing in your body." Filming location: Croatia DVD 182a

Chakras are energy centers where consciousness resides, defining character and problems. Your destiny (prārabdha) is created by past karma before your body forms. You control your present karma through action, speech, thought, and influence, but once acted upon, deeds become destiny governing future life and all current problems. The Mūlādhāra Chakra is the root foundation of consciousness based on that karma. It is the earth element, colored red for energy and Mother Consciousness. Its awakening brings safety, wisdom, and pleasurable energy, not physical sensations. The chakra's symbols include a four-petaled lotus representing the four ways life enters the world, an elephant symbolizing wisdom and prosperity, an inverted triangle for energy flow, and a coiled snake representing past, present, and future karmas—the dormant Kuṇḍalinī Śakti. Śiva (consciousness) and Śakti (nature) seek union here. Exercises like Bhujaṅgāsana and Śalabhāsana activate this chakra, strengthening the back and influencing the root center for physical and mental balance. "As long as you are not doing anything, it is still under your control." "The awakening of the Kuṇḍalinī means wisdom. You become very wise, you become self-confident." Filming location: Croatia DVD 182b

A clear aim is essential to prevent the intellect from becoming a destructive distraction. Without a definite purpose, the mind wavers among endless possibilities, changing direction with every new suggestion. This lack of clarity makes one susceptible to external influences and gossip, which act like poison, spoiling spiritual practice as lemon curdles milk. Negative talk and jealousy introduce destructive thoughts that can damage years of spiritual effort. One must therefore cultivate an intensive, unwavering aim and avoid all sources of negative influence. Protect your consciousness from harmful information that creates doubt and disturbs your peace. Spiritual progress requires guarding the mind and maintaining humility, allowing the intellect to become a supportive tool rather than an obstacle. "Your aim must be very clear, intensive, and good. Nothing should be able to change you." "One stupid thought, one stupid person, can destroy all your spiritual sādhanā." Filming location: Vép, Hungary DVD 180a

The initiation of eight sannyāsīs was a highlight. The Master decides readiness; these were not easy individuals, each a long effort to guide. One is profoundly honest, immediately embodying the role. Another prepared for decades through hardship. Three were from Australia, one from Israel, and one Indian who left too quickly. The final one is a devoted and humble soul. Your spiritual progress is ultimately in your own hands. Teachers and masters can only support you; the decisive action is yours. A story illustrates this: disciples, jealous of their Master, trap a bird and ask if it is alive or dead. The Master replies its fate is in their hands. Your liberation, like the bird's life, depends on your decisions. Do not delay in good actions. Regarding dress, disciples should wear white; sannyāsīs wear orange. Becoming a sannyāsī is serious, not a fashion; it helps carry the spiritual light but requires true readiness and independence. "Master, if you know everything, then tell us what is in my hand." "My son, whether this bird is alive or dead depends on your hands." Filming location: Vép, Hungary DVD 180b

The value of spiritual practice lies in your own devotion, not in external objects. An object's price fluctuates, but the object itself does not change; your profit or loss is determined by the value you assign. Similarly, God and the Master remain constant. Your spiritual gain or loss depends entirely on your bhāva—your respect, appreciation, devotion, and love for the divine. Doubt creates loss, while faith creates benefit. Your liberation is in your hands; heaven is temporary like a hotel stay, but mokṣa is everlasting. A story illustrates this: disciples with jealousy asked a Master if a bird they held was alive or dead. The Master replied that its life was in their hands. Your spiritual progress is likewise in your hands. Faith can move mountains. Grace collects where there is humility, not ego. The luckiest day is meeting the Master, which awakens you from ignorance. Love for Brahman is the aim of life, a devotion distinct from worldly love. Your inner atmosphere is created by your thoughts; you can master them to change from unhappiness to happiness. "Bhāva means your respect. Bhāva means your appreciation. Bhāva means your devotion." "My dear, if the bird is dead or alive, that I cannot tell you, because its life is in your hands." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic DVD 179b

Discipline requires discernment between necessity and laziness. Listen to the body; if exhausted, rest. But laziness is the great enemy and must be overcome. True discipline serves your nature and happiness, not external pressure. You have the right to choose what brings relaxation. Conversely, some duties, like caring for a child, are strict necessities. Mastery of life comes from mastering thought. Restless thoughts, or vṛttis, obscure reality like waves obscure the water's depth. Calm the waves through concentration, creating a mental frame. Then the seer abides in its true nature. You become one with your Self, as waves become one with the ocean. There is only one Self governing this body. You become what you think. Therefore, observe and filter your thoughts. Cultivate noble thoughts, like wishing happiness for all. Remove only the negative vṛttis. Your thinking shapes your world. "Listen to your body." "Your best friend is your knowledge, and your great enemy is laziness." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic DVD 179a

Yoga begins with the discipline of controlling the mind's modifications, the vṛttis. These thoughts pull you away from your present reality, as illustrated by a meditator whose mind was shopping for shoes. Vṛttis arise from within and from external senses; they cannot be stopped but must be directed, like a river. Uncontrolled thoughts lead to unhappiness and an inability to digest difficult truths or knowledge. Therefore, we must filter and guide our thinking processes toward oneness. Discipline means educating your inner child to say yes and no to yourself. When vṛttis are controlled, the seer becomes established in its own true nature. You then see reality clearly, becoming unmovable and one with your Self, which is happiness, love, and truth. Practice self-inquiry about your thoughts. Learn to accept life's disturbances without immediate reaction, as you accept noise on a train. This acceptance and disciplined direction of thought is the path. "Yogaś citta vṛtti nirodhaḥ. Through the practice of yoga, you control the citta vṛtti—the modifications of the mind." "tadā draṣṭuḥ svarūpe avasthānam. When your vṛttis are under control, at that time, the seer becomes fixed in its own essential nature." Filming location: Slovakia DVD 178b

Our endeavor is to overcome all suffering and achieve union with the Divine. This requires surrendering your individuality completely, like a river merging into the ocean and losing its name. To reach this union, you must be disciplined like a river flowing steadfastly toward the sea. The primary obstacle is the mind, with its constant modifications between resolution and doubt. Negative thoughts poison your being and create suffering. Mastery comes from controlling these mental waves. Discipline your thinking through constant self-inquiry. Give the mind purposeful work, like focusing on the breath and mantra along the spine, to prevent it from destroying you. The mind must become your slave, not your master, for successful spiritual practice. "To become one with that Cosmic One... you can only do so if you give up your individuality. Otherwise, it is not possible." "Yogaḥ citta-vṛtti-nirodhaḥ. Through yoga practice, you pacify all the vṛttis (modifications) of your mind." Filming location: Slovakia DVD 178a

The ocean of wisdom from the ancient sages requires disciplined study. Patañjali is one such sage who articulated the nature of the mind. Immense knowledge about consciousness and the cosmos is found in their works, accessed through daily, dedicated reading. The primary obstacle is one's own mind, manifesting as emotions, attachments, and doubts. To proceed, one must follow the guru's instruction and dive into that wisdom. Human life is now short and the mind restless, unlike in past ages. One must therefore turn to the light of wisdom through self-inquiry. Control the modifications of the mind to become established in one's own nature. Be alert, conscious, and positive, not drowsy or conflicted. You become what you think. If you think you are unhappy, you become unhappy. If you think you are the supreme Self, you become that. Until thoughts are purified, one remains a slave to them. The first duty is to control these thought patterns, which are of two kinds: those causing affliction and those that are healthy. "Discipline. Control the vṛttis, and become one with yourself." "As long as you think that no one likes you, yes, no one will like you." Filming location: Slovakia DVD 177b

Patañjali's work is essential for understanding human consciousness and psychology. He organized human nature into four yogic paths. Emotionally inclined people follow Bhakti yoga, finding peace in devotion. Those who must always be active follow Karma yoga. Those drawn to intellectual debate follow Jñāna yoga. The fourth path is for those seeking perfection through immense discipline. Patañjali taught that supreme realization brings freedom like the sky and establishes non-violence, where all conflict ceases. True self-knowledge requires purifying the heart and mind. Discipline is foundational for all success. It ensures individual, familial, and societal happiness. Its absence leads to laziness, fear, and destructiveness. Cultivate discipline by setting a strict wake-up time, maintaining a morning ritual, weekly fasting, and daily inspirational reading. The mind is powerful and must be guided, not served. Control it through consistent practice. "Patañjali said that when someone attains the highest realization, a person becomes as free as the sky." "Discipline makes a country great, wealthy, and society happy. Discipline makes the individual successful." Filming location: Slovakia DVD 177a

Yoga is the universal principle balancing the universe, a science of body, mind, consciousness, and soul for physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. It harmonizes the individual with the cosmic. The practice begins with purifying the body through its constituent five elements. Specific techniques include drinking and evacuating salty water, cleansing the nasal passages, and internal purification practices like Śaṅkha Prakṣālana. Breath control, posture, concentration, and meditation develop health and self-inquiry. Consciousness evolves through levels from unconscious to cosmic. Energy centers, or cakras, within the body must function correctly to maintain vitality. This integrated science is a way of life leading to individual and global peace. "Yoga means union. The union of the individual consciousness with the cosmic consciousness." "Health is not everything, but everything is nothing without health." Filming locations: Ljubljana, Slovenia DVD 174b

On family, partnership, and the immortal Self. Having children brings joy but also creates sorrow through worry for their future. In modern times, children's excessive freedom causes suffering by not heeding parents. Regarding spiritual life and partnership, do not force solitude if your inner self does not fully refuse it. You can live harmoniously with a partner while practicing meditation. Partnership is foremost about human feelings and belonging, not merely sexuality. Love offers freedom and support without conditions or demands. A partner is a part of you; sharing opinions and feelings creates happiness. Before having children, consider your ability to educate them spiritually. The Self is immortal Śiva: truth, consciousness, and bliss. This reality is the universal soul present in every atom and creature, undestroyable by any element or weapon. The body is mortal and part of a recycling process, but the Ātmā is eternal, existing in past, present, and future. The Ātmā is not the doer and is above karma, yet one must use intellect and not justify harmful acts. Realizing you are this immortal Self overcomes all suffering and fear of death. "Love does not demand anything. Where there is love, there is freedom." "The Ātmā cannot be destroyed at any time. You were, you are, and you will be." DVD 174a

The Self searches for the Self, creating suffering. Humans develop yet move away from their true nature. Yoga is the balancing power of the universe, present within, harmonizing body, mind, and emotion. Imbalance arises from wrong nourishment. Love creates balance and makes wisdom digestible. Illness can attack non-physical bodies. Humans suffer most due to a lack of wisdom and love. The human instrument is precious and rare. One must realize the immortal Self within the five bodies to end suffering. "We have five bodies. All these five bodies should be in harmony; there should be balance." "You are not this body. You are not this mind. You are not this intellect. You are the immortal one." DVD 173b

Human life is the door to exit the cycle of suffering. You must ask yourself serious questions: Who are you? What is your purpose? This existence is a great circle of time, the Kālachakra, containing 8.4 million forms of life. All creatures revolve within this cycle of rebirth and death, nourishing the lord of death. Your own actions, your karma, determine your journey. Human birth is a rare chance within this circle. Yet, desires itch like distractions, causing you to miss the door to freedom. The aim is liberation from this cycle. Intellectual knowledge or physical practices alone cannot achieve this. Only spiritual development brings purity. This is accomplished through sincere prayer, a personal consultation with God. Prayer brings light and energy, dissolving darkness. You must decide to seek liberation. Practice mantra and discipline under guidance. Correct your diet and way of living. If you miss this human chance, karma will lead you to another form. The ultimate tragedy is to die without realization. "Human life is a door to exit the circle, to free yourself." "Tons of theories are nothing compared to a gram of practice." Filming location: Debrecen, Hungary DVD 173a

Yoga is a holistic path to health, integrating physical practice with spiritual blessing and balance. Health is foundational. Modern medicine offers help, but a holistic approach is essential. Yoga is a primary therapy for good health. Its movements are psychosomatic, influencing both body and psyche. The system's power comes with the blessing of the holy saints who developed it. This blessing is a real force, as seen in healing stories. Health involves five interconnected bodies: physical, energetic, mental, intellectual, and blissful. Yoga aims to balance all five. Ayurveda, a parallel system, focuses on balancing the three doṣas through proper nourishment and mental control. True health encompasses four aspects: physical, mental, social, and spiritual. Spiritual health means tolerance and understanding. Our environment, including architecture and sound, profoundly affects our well-being. Practical techniques are vital for daily life. "Yoga means balance, to bring things into balance. If something is out of this balance, then things go wrong." "Yoga in Daily Life... is a scientifically proven system. It is utilized in thousands of centers in the world." Filming location: Maribor, Slovenia DVD 172b

Yoga is the ancient cosmic principle of balance, a power governing all existence from galaxies to the individual body. This force, called Parameśvara or God, is self-manifested and maintains universal order. The individual soul originates from this source and seeks union with it, which is the spiritual meaning of yoga. Human intellect allows us to hasten this return through disciplined practice. Life is a cycle of rebirth through 8.4 million species, driven by karma and destiny. To escape this cycle, one must utilize yoga's instruments: movement, nourishment, and breath, to prolong life for meditation and self-realization. The core practice is to inquire deeply into one's true nature beyond the body and mind. "Whenever I incarnate, I incarnate through the help of yoga śakti." "Yoga means union. It is the union of the individual with the cosmic one." DVD 172a

The sense of life is to become happy and free from past suffering and karma. Satsaṅg is the best way to attain this peace. Our inner self, which seeks happiness, is a part of God. We often search for this self externally, but it cannot be found that way. To understand God and oneself, one must attend satsaṅg and study the scriptures. Yoga is the union of the self with the Cosmic Self. All who take physical form, even God, must endure certain sufferings according to cosmic law. We are here due to our karma, while God incarnates by free decision, yet He too must accept difficulties, sometimes due to curses. Even a great devotee like Nārada once cursed Viṣṇu, causing Him to incarnate again. This occurs when one's intellect becomes confused. We must always pray for positive intellect. "If the self is searching for the self somewhere, we will never find it anywhere." "The difference between us and God is that we came to the world because of our karma, and He came according to His own decision." Filming location: Vép, Hungary DVD 155b

The practice integrates āsanas, mudrās, and awareness to purify and align the inner systems. Begin by relaxing the mind in Vajrāsana. Yoga Mudrā cleanses impurities, working on depression and eyesight. The most important aspect is to not be carried away by inquiry during the hold. Discipline may become challenging with more time, but consistent short practice is foundational. The offering of yoga must come first to avoid problems. Āsanas like Mayūrāsana generate internal heat and are best practiced when the prāṇa is revealed. Physical preparation through postures like Ustrāsana creates the necessary space in the body. The practice aims to activate centers like the Māṇipūra and Viśuddhi Cakras. Ultimately, one must create something tangible in the physical realm to become necessary, activating every aspect of being without pride. "Not as one who cleanses, but as one who welcomes the arriving guest." "If you want to be necessary, then you must create something tangible, but concerning physical matters, not about the subtle." Filming locations: Zagreb, City of Zagreb, Croatia

Spirituality depends on the clarity of consciousness. Consciousness is meant to be transparent but becomes polluted by negative thoughts, ego, jealousy, greed, hate, and the consumption of meat, alcohol, and drugs, which act like a virus. This pollution obscures the inner mirror and prevents the divine vision seen by great seers. Such clarity requires removing impurities through dedicated practice and understanding. The consequences of one's actions are witnessed by the soul alone in the astral state, where one reviews life and chooses a future birth based on unresolved attachments and habits. Human weakness lies in the inability to relinquish these habits, despite theoretical knowledge. True progress comes only from consistent practice. "If you have negative thoughts, your inner mirror is unclear, not transparent." "Tons of theory are zero compared to a gram of practice." DVD 209a

Bhajans are personal spiritual expressions containing teachings and experiences, distinct from the repetition of kīrtan. Their purpose is for self-expression and inner experience, not performance. All beings seek happiness because their true, divine nature is happiness itself. Reality is one, immortal Brahman; duality is mortal ignorance. We are part of this universal oneness but live separated from it. The journey is illustrated through the water cycle. A drop evaporates from the ocean, becomes fog and clouds, and falls as rain seeking to return. It may be diverted, just as one can be stolen from the spiritual door by anger. Final union with the ocean is permanent bliss, paramānanda. This unity with the cosmic self is the realized happiness expressed in devotion. Singing such a bhajan allows one to observe the mind and feel waves of bliss, connecting heart and consciousness. The Guru's wisdom is like nourishing nectar, providing direct, complete knowledge that quenches all thirst and ends all fear and movement of longing. "Now I have attained happiness by the shelter of my master." "Anger is that thief which will steal from you at your door before you can enter your house with treasures." Filming location: Vép, Hungary DVD 208b

The practice of śalabhāsana and complementary āsanas builds strength and influences consciousness. Śalabhāsana strengthens the posterior muscles and works on self-confidence. Hold the posture with full lungs and descend on the exhalation, though breathe naturally if there is high blood pressure. Remain soft while using strength. It corrects the pelvis and benefits the prostate and menstruation. A variation with hands under the body stretches the digestive tract and is ideal before meditation. Avoid excessive bending in the lumbar area; focus the bend in the thoracic part. Follow with relaxation and pavanamuktāsana to release lower back tension. Sarvāṅgāsana benefits peripheral circulation and balances thyroid function, but avoid it with hyperthyroidism, high blood pressure, or during menstruation. It improves circulation to the head and allows a subtle exhalation. Its counterpose is bhuḍaṅgāsana, which stretches the front and strengthens the arms; bend in the chest area, not the most flexible part. Halāsana stretches the back and affects the neck, emphasizing exhalation. Matsyāsana opens the chest, works on the thyroid and breathing, and is performed with inhalation through the nose and exhalation through the mouth. A one-legged balance pose aids concentration and nervous stability. Ardha Matsyendrāsana regenerates the spine and has anti-inflammatory properties. An inverted posture improves circulation to the head and spiritual development. Conclude with Tāḍāsana and Prāṇāyāma. Bhastrikā Prāṇāyāma intensifies the digestive fire and burns waste; relax the abdomen and let breath flow spontaneously without forcing inhalation. Avoid it with a brain tumor or elevated body temperature. Chant Oṁ to withdraw inward. "Remain soft in the posture, even while using strength." "In this posture, simply allow one subtle, extended exhalation." Filming location: Zagreb, Croatia

Yoga is the science of body, mind, spirit, and soul. Every practice has a purpose. Begin by relaxing in Ānandāsana with palms up to open the chest and lower the shoulders. Legs apart relaxes the pelvis. Abdominal breathing massages organs and calms emotions. Practice always within comfort, never forcing. Pavanamuktāsana stretches the spine and stimulates digestion. Marjari Āsana mobilizes the spine; let movement guide breath into harmony. Paścimottānāsana stretches from the perineum upward, affecting the Maṇipūra Cakra. Prasārita Pādottānāsana works the inner legs and digestion. Jānu Śīrṣāsana brings the body into balance through equal practice on both sides. Mṛgāsana strengthens the knees and calms the nervous system. After postures, rest in Ānandāsana to feel the effects on circulation, breath, and consciousness. "Allow the movement to cause the air to enter and the movement to cause the air to exit. In that way, in the fastest possible manner, we remove stress." "Āsanas do not act only on the body. They are also a correction of our behavior; they act on our consciousness." Filming location: Zagreb, Croatia

A journey of withdrawal and placement requires returning weapons to their correct positions and gathering one's essence into its proper place. Put down the arms and behold what is before you. The practice involves pulling the head back and withdrawing from confusion. Research places everything, and withdrawal returns each thing to its place. The essence is found in our place. Confuse the weapons with the weapons and create a different energy. Prepare the next question and gather possibility into the place. Focus on the placement and arrive at stability. Mix the weapons and feel the service within them. The meditation speaks of needs and focuses on drawing together. "We place the next spot in the next place." "Withdrawal, the place to its place, the place to its place."

Yoga is the universal principle of balance, harmony, and union. It is the balancing force within cosmic consciousness and space, maintaining all elements and celestial bodies. This same principle balances the five elements composing the human body, harmonizing its systems, mind, and emotions. Where balance exists, harmony follows, leading to unity—the union of individual with the cosmic One. The primordial vibration is the sound Oṁ, understood as the form of the supreme reality. All creation is a manifestation of that One; every element and living being is holy and divine. Yoga is thus the sustaining energy within the body. Practical systems like āsanas were developed from observing nature to maintain this balance in body, mind, and soul. These postures, often named for animals, influence glands, circulation, and psychology holistically. The complete practice includes prāṇāyāma, mudrās, bandhas, and meditation. Discipline is essential, yet modern life requires dedicated retreats to reconnect with this principle through silence and nature. "Yoga is the principle that maintains the balance between that consciousness and the space." "Where there is balance, there is harmony. Therefore, the next step to understanding yoga is harmony. And where there is harmony, there is unity." Filming location: Vép, Hungary DVD 209b

The mind is a mighty elephant requiring the goad of self-mastery. The purpose of Mauna, or silence, is inner observation to understand life's purpose and obstacles. Patañjali describes thoughts as either negative (kliṣṭa) or positive (akliṣṭa). Your world is created by your thinking; positive thoughts manifest a positive reality, while negative thoughts manifest suffering. This thinking influences all beings and events around you. Observing and purifying these mental fluctuations through Mauna develops willpower and clarity. The mind is composed of ambitions, willpower, and ego. Like blind men describing only parts of an elephant, intellectual theories cannot fully capture the mind. True understanding comes only from direct inner experience through meditation. To control this mighty elephant, one needs the goad of discernment and self-control over the senses. Mastery means not being a slave to fear or desire. Practical self-knowledge, gained by looking within, is essential. Ultimately, realize the immortal self beyond worldly attachments and duality. "Everything is created out of the mind. The world is created by the cosmic mind." "O my inner divine self, you are the king of my senses and my mind. Don’t be their servant; you be their ruler." Filming location: Vép, Hungary DVD 208a

The path of mantra and selfless action is essential for spiritual success. Time is precious, and a day spent in divine thought, mantra, and selfless service is blessed. Selfless action, or Niṣkāma Karma, is service performed for the benefit of all beings and the environment. Selfish action, or Sākāma Karma, is performed with expectation and is necessary for worldly life but should not dominate. One must repay what is taken. Mantra practice is central, and the Guru Mantra is paramount. All mantras, spiritual science, and holy scriptures originate from the divine source. Until initiated by a living master, one follows the scriptures; after initiation, one follows the master's words. The mantra is a seed in the heart that must be nurtured daily with care, like a tree that grows strong over time. Quick growth yields weak wood, and seeking quick realization yields no true attainment. Practice must be constant, like an addiction, to maintain spiritual energy. Writing the mantra, or Akṣara Brahma, implants it in the subconscious through sacred sound. The practice evolves into mental repetition, becoming constant and unspoken, connecting consciousness to the supreme sound. Satsaṅg, or divine company, is crucial for growth. Mere possession of a mantra is insufficient; constant practice regenerates energy and memory, making spiritual life sustainable. "Meditation without a mantra is a body without a soul." "Therefore, slowly, slowly—without mantra, without the practice of mantra, there is no way." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic DVD 205b