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The observance is a remembrance, not a celebration. It is a time to pay homage through prayer, song, and good acts in the name of the departed. For a worldly person, prayers are offered for liberation or for the well-being of the departed soul. For a departed divine being, prayers seek blessings and forgiveness, as from the astral level they see all actions. The duty of every ashram is to organize this satsaṅg on the correct day, regardless of attendance or work schedules. Time does not wait; the observance must happen on its appointed date. This practice is self-sustaining within the tradition. "From that astral level, they see everything through and through: what you did and what you are doing." "The full moon doesn’t wait for Sunday or the weekend to be full." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

A spiritual practitioner's ego obscures true attainment. A man meditated for decades, lamenting he gained no powers. A bird's dropping angered him; his glance coincided with its death, inflating his pride. He journeyed to a village to proclaim his greatness. A girl drawing water repeatedly asked his name, Sitalpurī, meaning 'the cool, peaceful one.' After he drank, she stated he was not cool but a 'hot purī,' consumed by anger. She revealed she knew of the bird, saying, "I practiced." He collapsed, realizing his ego was visible to one who practiced yoga in daily life. We do not see our own ego, just as eyes see everything but themselves. By looking within through meditation, one sees both beautiful qualities and negative ones like jealousy and anger. The great are those who master ego, not destroy it. This mastery is the key to genuine spiritual attainment. "Why don't you get siddhi or samādhi now that you have been practicing for so many years?" "I practiced yoga in daily life." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

We are born to serve, to help each other. One hand cleans the other; with only one hand, cleaning is difficult. To be alone is to be individualistic, selfish, and full of doubt. A yogī is not so. Life is beautiful; we are blessed. We pray to be an instrument for service. God has a garden where all creatures seek His divine look. A bamboo in the garden repeatedly asks to be God's. God says He loves it but will cause it pain. He explains He must cut a branch to make a flute, whose divine sound will open hardened hearts and create harmony. The bamboo accepts. Later, God says He must cut the bamboo's main trunk to use it as a channel, a pipe, to bring water to a thirsty land. The bamboo bargains, asking God to visit it daily, or it will stop the water. God promises to be constantly present, so the bamboo becomes the channel through which divine love flows. We must be that strong, holy bamboo, the instrument God carries. "Lord, give us the chance to serve with these hands which you gave me." "Be that channel through which the love of God flows; be that channel." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

Trees hold the memory of divine moments and spiritual revelations. Scriptures were composed and enlightenment was attained beneath them. They faithfully witness all events, enduring every condition. Human life is also a tree, with roots in the brain and branches as limbs, as described in the Bhagavad Gītā. The Vedas speak of one universal God present in every atom and being. This Divine Principle governs all, and from time to time, it manifests through incarnations. Other beings are born according to karma, which is reincarnation. The divine will governs everything; no worldly power can change this universal truth of dharma. Only devotees, through surrender and love, can transform adharma into dharma and alter karma. "From time to time, I manifest myself through my yoga māyā, to protect the dharma." "Not even a blade of grass or a tree leaf can move without my divine will." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

Every breath is a precious diamond, for its total number in a lifetime is fixed by destiny. You cannot increase this count, but you can slow the rate of breathing. Those who practice prāṇāyāma and meditation are not ruled by fear, jealousy, or anger. A person who is angry or jealous breathes too quickly and kills their own healthy cells; this is a form of lifelong suicide. There are two kinds of devils: one that drinks the blood of others, and the second, which is your own anger, drinks your blood and the blood of others. Jealousy is a constant, unhealthy fixation, unlike the healthier thoughts of a beloved. By calming the breath through spiritual practice, one finds peace and a reduced, comfortable breath rate. "Holy Gurujī in a bhajan said this. Don’t worry, Guru will protect you." "The second kind of Rākṣasa is your anger. It drinks the blood of others and your own blood." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

Ultimately, you are the one who must help yourself by remaining steadfast under the shelter of the Guru's grace. The most difficult spiritual practice is to observe your mental modifications. You must ensure no thoughts enter that weaken your willpower for practice or create doubts in your devotion. All other disciplines are not as important as this primary task. The essential aim is to keep your consciousness uninfected. Guard your mind constantly. Stay under the umbrella. This vigilance is the core practice. Self-help is achieved through this surrendered vigilance. The path requires this internal guardianship above all else. "To observe your vṛttis, to ensure that no thoughts enter your consciousness which weaken your willpower to practice your spiritual sādhanā." "All other sādhanās are not so important compared to this: to take care of your consciousness, to ensure your consciousness is not infected." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

The spoken word is a universal arrow, understood individually. Sacred texts resonate because they address our inner needs. We all carry burdens to resolve, often silently. Satsaṅg provides the hints for this inner awakening. You cannot have enough of it, for each gathering is unique. You may attend countless times before receiving the precise word you have sought across lifetimes. Just as an artist practices relentlessly to become a champion, so must one listen to satsaṅg. The same sentence, heard a thousand times, may finally pierce through. A story illustrates this. An elderly, poor couple went to gather wood. A deity wished to grant them gold coins placed on their path. That day, the couple, pondering the plight of the blind, chose to blindfold themselves to practice walking without sight. Walking thus, they stumbled upon the gold, cursed it as stones placed by a fool, and passed it by. Their intellect and discernment had blinded themselves. The world is the forest, and you carry your karmas. When intellect operates without the eyes of devotion and dispassion, it becomes blind. You may walk the same path for years, but on the day the gold appears, you are not present or are inattentive. You miss the one great chance. "The same sentences you have heard a thousand times may, this time, be the arrow that pierces through and through." "Just on that day, something is there for you, and you are not in satsaṅg. You have missed a great thing." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

A true ruler must synthesize all yogic paths. To be a Karma Yogi is to work for the country and its people. To be a Bhakti Yogi is to serve them with love and care for their spiritual development. To be a Jnana Yogi is to possess wisdom. Only such a person, a Raja Yogi—a king of yoga and self-discipline—can be successful. Any other will fail. This synthesis is the exclusive qualification for true kingship. "Only such a person can be the true king—the king of yoga and self-discipline." "And that can be only the king, the king, the king." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

Every day is a golden day for the saint, not the worldly person. A saint can be a householder, but a householder is not automatically a saint. A diamond has no pride, whether in garbage or treasure; we are the ones who prize it. The problem is self-made masters and teachers. A story tells of a fox, saved by a rock during a flood, who decided to fast like a great yogi. When a rabbit floated by, he immediately abandoned his fast, thinking God had sent it. A wave carried the rabbit away, and the fox thanked God for preserving his discipline. Such self-made masters are dangerous and blind, unable to lead others. First, we must have a spiritual lineage and heritage, then achieve something and remain faithful. Even in household life, one can be spiritual. "Let others prize you; you should not prize yourself." "A self-made master cannot lead you. That is a blind one leading the blind." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

True spiritual wealth, not worldly attachments, is the real and lasting fortune. Satsang and divine discourse are rare. Worldly riches like family and wealth are common and do not bring true happiness, as even sinners possess them. Spiritual richness, however, accompanies the soul across many lifetimes. This is the real wealth. It is gained through the rare companionship of saints. Material wealth, born of ignorance, is easily earned by anyone. Spiritual practice repays the difficult karmic debts of past lives, which is harder than settling a debt for food. "Sant Samāgam Harikathā Tulsidurlabdhoi." "Spiritual richness is the real wealth." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

The rose is a cooling, rejuvenating herb in Ayurveda, used for nourishment and external care. It promotes hair and skin vitality when consumed or applied. A traditional summer preparation combines rose petals with seeds, spices, and milk. This cooling drink induces a profound state of peace and bliss known as tṛpti. This indescribable satisfaction is a gift from nature. Using the rose is considered a form of rejuvenation therapy. "It has a very beautiful effect on the body. You experience ānanda, a feeling of ānanda." "This state is called tṛpti, which cannot be described in words." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

Thirteen years of strict ecological stewardship has made this land very healthy. The entire territory is now clean and vibrant due to constant, diligent effort. All surface water from our project has successfully recharged into the ground, improving the water quality. Where wild thorns once struggled, we now cultivate beautiful roses. Consuming these organic petals supports both personal health and the project itself. This rose calms the nervous system and balances thoughts. It is very good for the heart, fostering a beautiful, universal love. "The quality of the surface water has improved." "This rose is very good for your heart. You will feel a beautiful love in your heart—love towards everything." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

The planet is deeply polluted, primarily by aviation fuel, metals, plastics, and pervasive pesticides contaminating all water. This destruction causes the disappearance of vital species, from birds of prey to honey bees, leading to uncontrollable diseases. This grim situation is solely caused by human beings. We must take concrete action, transcending the limitations of religions, cultures, and nations. Conferences involve talk, but little is implemented. We must write down clear points for action and commit to following them. We can avoid many dependencies and make people conscious of different paths. Share knowledge on replacing artificial fertilizers and pesticides with natural alternatives. We must learn to help each other, focusing on organic produce and safe alternatives for soaps and cosmetics. Establishing a center for comprehensive health programs can awaken a new consciousness, for protecting the planet is a spiritual act. This significant undertaking, encompassing yoga and holistic well-being, will take time but will be successful. "If the animals that eat other animals are dying, what must be the condition of the animals that consume the polluted grass and plants?" "Protecting the planet is itself a spiritual act." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

The disciple often fails to recognize the Master's value while He is physically present. It is not given to everyone to understand their own master. Being physically close is insufficient if one's heart remains unfeeling. Mortality is inherent to creation; all must depart in time, and we must accept this. We frequently realize our shortcomings too late. Yet, a divine Incarnation differs, serving the entire world and all creation. While the Master lives, the disciple remains an innocent prince, assured of guidance. "The spoon which is stirring the halvā cannot taste the halvā." "You are always a prince." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

Sarasvatī is the essential goddess for all students and practitioners of knowledge. Pray to her for success in written and oral examinations, asking her to reside in your pen and on your tongue. She should dwell in the heart and the Āgyā Chakra. Some may feel spiritual figures are always portrayed as male, but even men cannot succeed without Sarasvatī. She is the goddess for anyone speaking, singing, or writing, honored immediately after Gaṇeśa. Gaṇeśa represents the intellect and is swift and protective. Sarasvatī is the wisdom and light of that intellect; you must trust your intellect, as it is your protection. Sarasvatī is a great divine being, the equal companion of Brahmā the creator, just as Lakṣmī is with Viṣṇu and Pārvatī with Śiva. They are the same, not one superior to the other. "Please sit in my pen." "Sarasvatī is the light of that intellect." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

The practice of mantra writing is Akṣar Brahma, where the alphabet transmits the highest reality. Write your mantra daily without time restriction, but with great care, not carelessness. Your writing is the physical form of your thoughts; it holds immense power to affect humanity. Therefore, one must pray that the hand is merely an instrument for what is real to be written. Traditionally, great writers attributed their work to destiny, not themselves, and sought forgiveness for any unintended harm. The pen, or Kalam, is considered the world's most powerful force, which we now call the media—the movement of the pen. The principle remains the same whether using a pen or a computer. "Please let my body and my hand be only an instrument. You, Lord, should write what is real, what is to be written." "It is not I who wrote this, but only my pen, which was inspired by destiny." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

The origin of all creation is the sound Oṁ. Two powers exist: the negative and the positive. The quest is to weaken the negative and strengthen the positive. Physical, mental, and willpower are insufficient; strength must come from the spiritual source. This source is the creative sound. Techniques were discovered to access this power. Words hold immense creative and destructive force, as seen in human language. Every word is a potential mantra, capable of causing happiness or deep wounding. A blessing is a mantra of positive power originating from the heart and spiritual knowledge. "Every single word has such a huge power and so much meaning that we could talk about it for years." "The wound which is caused by the words of humans cannot be healed for a whole life." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

A human can be medicine for another. My early teaching involved a diplomat's wife who brought candies, declaring a miracle: after three weeks of yoga, her husband changed positively. I was happy for her, but in reality, she had changed, becoming calm instead of hectic. This illustrates "Be the change you want to see," which applies in all life aspects, including for partners. I wish for you a good person for mutual happiness. People endure stressful work and harsh words for money, which in this age is treated as God. From this dispiriting struggle, you return home yearning for a nest with kind words, a sweet smile, and understanding—a human heart. A partner is not solely for sexual life, which may be the least priority; you need understanding for a happy life. Those home hours should bring immense energy, happiness, confidence, and love, enabling better work and happiness the next day. This defines true partnership or family relationship. "Since I have been practicing yoga with you for three weeks now, my husband has changed so much, positively." "You expect someone there with kind words, a sweet smile, a warm heart, and beautiful, mutual understanding." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

The search for God is a search conducted by ignorance, for no separation exists. We have lost the divine reality, though it is our own true nature. To speak of this is considered madness by a world intoxicated by attachment. This intoxication, like a drug placed in a village well, clouds the perception of all. It creates a false sense of separation and qualities that obscure the truth. Removing this attachment reveals the underlying reality. The search ends when the intoxication ceases. "If you can separate the waves from the ocean, you can separate yourself from God." "In this creation, someone put that kind of intoxication. The intoxication of attachment." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

The universe is endless, and to know it, you must merge with it. Creation encompasses all that exists within boundless space. The individual is limited, while the absolute is limitless. To comprehend this infinity, one must fully immerse oneself within it, just as a salt statue dissolves in the ocean to know its depth. The seeker who dives into this endless reality becomes one with it and does not return separately. This ultimate reality is without form, color, or end. It is the fundamental womb of all consciousness. "To this day, it has not returned. What happened? The statue, being made of salt, melted." "O Lord, Gurudeva, I wish to go with you to that place, that country." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

The world's changing nature makes it ultimately unreal, while the unchanging essence within all is the only true reality. Brahman, the everlasting truth, is equally present everywhere, like the sky. What is born or created has limitation and will end; therefore, the changeable is unreal. This essence within you, me, and every atom is unborn and will not die. Individual qualities define a person as a thief, saint, or criminal, but the inner essence remains the Supreme. The space in a hall is permanent, but the hall itself will be removed, illustrating the changing nature of all things. Yesterday is now like a dream; you cannot make the past present. Keep nourishing memories and forget terrorizing ones. Concentrate on your spiritual practice in the time that remains. Do not dwell on meals or comfort. Time is great, not man, and destiny is shaped by karma, so we must be mindful at every step. "Brahma satya, jagat mithyā." "Therefore, what is changeable is unreality, and what is not changeable is the reality." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

The path to inner peace is the only true destination. All beings seek happiness in finding what they desire. Since creation began, a peaceful space has been missing, leading to countless conferences on peace. Collective peace is ideal, but individuals must first find peace within themselves. This highest peace is realized only upon attaining liberation. Liberation cannot be granted, bought, or achieved through material power; it is an individual, inner possibility. The decision rests with you. Neglecting or performing your spiritual practice is your own matter. Purifying consciousness is essential, as negative emotions like jealousy and anger only destroy oneself. Do not take on the extra problems of others. Theory alone is insufficient; a gram of practice is vital. Lasting peace is found when individual consciousness merges into cosmic consciousness. "Shānti is needed in the whole universe." "I have to do only satsaṅg. If people are talking nonsense, let them talk." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

Observing Śivarātri involves specific rituals of fasting, prayer, and offering. Fast on the day before the festival. In the evening, perform Śiva āratī and chant His name. If you have a Śivaliṅgam, perform an abhiṣeka by pouring a mixture of milk and water over it. While doing this, repeat the Mahāmṛtyuñjaya Mantra 108 times. After the pūjā, you may consume the sanctified food offering. The instructions contain some practical ambiguities regarding the calendar date and procedural clarity. "Oṃ Tryambakaṃ Yajāmahe Sugandhiṃ Puṣṭi Vardhanam, Urvārukamiva Bandhanān Mṛtyor Mukṣīya Mā'mṛtāt. Oṃ Namaḥ Śivāya." "And then in the morning, or after the pūjā, you can take the prasāda." Filming location: Hungary

A parable illustrates the conflict between intellect and mind, leading to suffering through indulgence. The grandfather represents intellect, and the demanding child represents the mind. Each time the child desires something, like ice cream or chips, it threatens to expose the grandfather's mistake of buying a cheaper half-ticket for a child who actually requires a full fare. The grandfather, fearing a fine, repeatedly gives in to the demands to avoid exposure. This cycle symbolizes how the mind's desires force the intellect into compromises, creating a costly journey through successive births, which are like stations. We are aware of our mistakes but are not yet perfect in action. Therefore, we must follow the teachings of great saints to overcome the illusions of Māyā, which repeatedly hinders spiritual progress, and to understand the true purpose of human life beyond animal existence. "The grandfather said, 'Yes, there is a problem; I made a mistake.'" "Therefore, think: what is the human? What makes a human? Why are you born as a human?" Filming location: Hungary

The core mistake is celebrating a master's image while refusing to follow their direct command. A master with back pain ordered his disciple to step on him. The disciple refused, citing the master's holy body and his own sinful impurity, rejecting all practical solutions. The master concluded the disciple would not obey the Guru Vakya. We make the same error with spiritual figures, venerating their image while ignoring their teachings like "Thou shalt not kill." We fabricate narratives from our own weakness, desire, ambition, or ego. We suffer life after life due to such mistakes. There is no divine guarantee of human rebirth; the only universal law is karma: "Jaisā karegā, vaisā bharegā"—as you act, so you will receive. This life is given to correct ourselves. We must follow the Guru's word precisely; only then comes the Guru's grace, and liberation is under that grace. "You will only celebrate the photo of the master, but not follow what the master said." "Jaisā karegā, vaisā bharegā"—whatever you will do, according to that you will get back. Filming location: Hungary