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The proper way of teaching Yoga

Yoga requires discipline and correct practice. Every tradition has its own authentic expression, just as each bird has its distinct call. The teacher's role is to guide students into a state of bliss, not idleness. Practice is essential; it is yoga itself. A fundamental rule is to separate advanced practitioners from beginners to maintain the integrity of the class. The teacher must embody discipline, known as Aṣṭāṅga Yoga Anuśāsana. This discipline is immediate and unwavering, like the alertness required while driving. Teachers must avoid excessive personal attachment to students, as this undermines the teaching. After class, interaction should be limited to a few minutes to preserve this professional boundary. The core of yoga is the stilling of the mind's fluctuations. This requires sustained awareness and concentration from both teacher and student. True spiritual energy, like Kuṇḍalinī, is a matter of inner knowledge and wisdom, not a physical sensation. It operates on a level beyond the gross body. Therefore, practice must be approached with clarity and without confusion, free from toxins and distractions. The student must remain steadfast in the practice under the guidance of the teacher. "Yoga is the practice. And the teacher should be that one who takes you into your heart." "Yogaḥ citta-vṛtti-nirodhaḥ. So yoga is yoga." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

Where is our house?

Where is my home? Home is God. Surrender leads there. God walks in the park, all plants and trees say “I love you.” The bamboo is hollow, with knots of jealousy and inner fire. It pleads to stay. God says, “I love you too.” One day God comes with hands behind His back. The bamboo trembles. God will cut a branch. The bamboo surrenders, afraid. God explains: this branch becomes a flute. Krishna will hold it, kiss it, and pour His breath through it. That sound will make all creatures happy. Later, God comes again. The Gaṅgā needs a channel for water. God will cut the trunk. The bamboo surrenders, asking only that its generation spread everywhere. God promises. So understand God’s actions. Do not doubt. Then love and understanding arise. The fly leaves sandalwood paste for filth. The ignorant run from satsaṅg to Naraka. Where is the peaceful place? Come home to the lap of God. “I made you hollow purposely.” “You will make the whole world happy, and you will make Kṛṣṇa happy as well.” Filming location: Vép, Hungary

Message of the three monkeys

The Ātmā is present in all life, which is defined by the five elements. Respect for all beings is essential. The path of purity involves three aspects: Tāṅsī through the body, Māṅsī through the mind, and Bācchan through speech. Purifying these leads to purity. Do not engage with negativity; close your eyes to suffering you cannot stop, close your ears to harmful speech, and speak only good words. What you put out returns to you as karma, often swiftly in this life. Serving others, like helping a fallen man, is service to your own soul. The label of 'fanatic' is often misapplied through jealousy to those walking a humble, peaceful path of devotion. True fanaticism is not kindness or non-violence. All religions point to the same divine reality, using different names. Respect every faith and do not criticize others negatively. "Do not listen to all negative words. Do not listen to anyone who is backbiting. Listen only to good things." "Closing the mouth means: only speak good things from the mouth. Otherwise, it will come back to you." Filming location: Vép, Hungary
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Yoga Nidra

Experience the blissful awareness of the skin through mindful relaxation and inner observation. Lie down comfortably, distinct from the posture for the dead. Feel your entire body and breath. Your skin is the pure, natural covering of your physical form, an energy body receiving and filtering prāṇa. Observe this energy flowing through and from the skin, expanding and contracting with each breath. This skin protects your inner world of organs and bones. Walk with awareness through this inner landscape, from the heart to the legs, feeling its processes and deliveries. Bring awareness to the brain, the controller, remaining in a state of awake awareness. Feel lightness, happiness, and oneness. The prāṇa energizes and purifies. Feel the breath on your skin's surface, a beautiful, natural dress of the five elements. Conclude with movement and chanting. "Feel your skin, feel pleasant, but let it breathe. Very natural." "Feel the lightness in the whole body. Feel the energy, feel the happiness, and feel the oneness, one with thyself." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

Respect the family traditions

Life is one, yet we perceive separation. Observe nature. Birds return to their nests with evident joy. Their happiness is a natural state. Humans often lack this simple contentment. All beings possess innate knowledge for survival, like ants sensing rain. Our constructed intelligence does not surpass natural wisdom. The physical body is temporary, but the life within is singular. This life force, the jīva, exists in all creatures. Through spiritual practice, one realizes the deeper ātmā, progressing toward oneness. Family and lineage carry karmic bonds, yet liberation is an individual journey from the self. True understanding transcends all dualities, including gender, recognizing the divine essence in all. "Water is life. We say, 'Where there is water, there is God, and where there is God, there is water.'" "The mother is the first God. Then the father is God. Then your teacher, the school teacher, and then the Gurudev." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

Understand your body

Inspiration arises from within, not from external situations for solving problems. Simplicity fosters happiness, while abundance creates trouble. Modern life, with its hospitals and complexities, contrasts with a natural, joyful past. Traditional community life, where elders guided marriages and families celebrated for a month, ensured responsibility and harmony. Now, brief, transactional ceremonies lack this depth. Modern parenting, where mothers return to work quickly, severs the natural bond, unlike traditions where mother and child remain together for months. This shift creates misunderstanding between generations. The body's skin is a primary teacher. Avoid artificial creams and soaps; natural care allows the skin to breathe and function as an antenna. Body hair serves as a vital conduit for energy and information. The nervous system, with its thousands of nerves, distrib energy like electricity. Blockages in nerves and glands disrupt the flow, which practices like gentle touch or specific prāṇāyāma can clear. Study the body from within; true nourishment and care come from inside, manifesting outwardly. "The less we have, the more we must have happiness. And the more we have, the more troubles we have." "Try once, two months, not put any kind of cream and all these soaps and oils... then in two weeks it will be so pleasant."

The Glory of Alak Purījī

The name Alak signifies the indescribable glory of a perfected being. A Purī denotes a city where sannyāsīs reside and preach. Ādiguru Śaṅkarācārya established such centers. A Siddha or Avadhūta is one who has achieved everything and possesses all Siddhis, yet has no personal desire. These beings are beyond longing; the Siddhis serve them. They dwell in a state of oneness, free from thirst, hunger, or pain. Alak also means 'indescribable,' and Niranjan means 'spotless.' Such a being has no blemish on the soul. They may go for bhikṣā, not as beggars but to annihilate the ego. Giving to those who ask is a duty without judgment. The act of donation is complete when given; one must not seek its return or dictate its use. Purification of the inner instrument is essential. Through such sādhanā, one may perceive the indescribable. "Alak means indescribable; we cannot write that glory." "Give and give and give. One day we will give them our body." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

Keep the original message of Yoga

All is in the Guru, and the Guru is the one soul in all. The prayer Śrī Guru Ātmā expresses this truth. Only those with guru qualities can compose such words. Meditation on the Guru is the root. The guru who merely teaches the alphabet is insufficient. One must learn when, where, and how to act with common sense. Without common sense, knowledge is useless, as seen when a disciple mishandled oil. True teaching imparts this practical wisdom. Yoga is the primordial science of humanity, Sanātana Dharma. It is not limited to physical postures; spirituality must be integrated. Governments and institutions sometimes push down the spiritual message. Embassies exclude true spiritual teachers from yoga events. Distortions like naked yoga and wine yoga arise when the essence is lost. True yoga is sattvic and vegetarian, free from alcohol and animal products. Sanātana Dharma is the foundation of all religions, like a pomegranate with many seeds. The key to understanding mythology is the wisdom given in satsaṅg with the Guru. "All in one, and one in all, so that the one is in all." "Yoga is the science of human beings. Yoga is the science of humanity, Sanātana." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

The reflection of the Self

The light of the Self is realized through grace and alert practice. Time is a human construct; only the Supreme is unchanging. We are bound in saṃsāra, coming and going due to karma. The body is a temporary bag discarded at death, but the soul remains. Do not depend on others for your spiritual work; you must eat the food yourself. Holy books and teachings are like injections of wisdom to awaken us. Practice sādhanā and ātmācintan—thinking deeply on the Self. This reflection, or 'chilka', of consciousness is glimpsed through repetition like in bhajan. Remain alert and awakened, using tools like the mālā to maintain this awareness. The five sheaths of the body are temporary; you are not these layers. The soul is one in all. Do not become overly attached to worldly life and sorrow. The work is to realize and spread this inner light. "Guru Kripa Hi Kevalam." "Don't depend on someone to do it for you." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

Keep your spirituality

The setting sun reveals the unceasing flow of time and the transmission of wisdom. Time does not pause, and the cycle of day into night is inevitable. A poet watched the sun sink and pondered its thoughts. The sun, shining all day, dims and prepares to dive into darkness. Old age resembles this fading light, often met with disregard. White hair earned through hardship holds wisdom, yet many hide it with dye. Dye cannot conceal reality; strength lies in values and love. Wisdom gathered in life remains after death; without it, fear arises. The poet saw a temple flame offering a small light, though it could not illuminate the world. The sun then rested, sinking into peaceful sleep. Children are brought forth to continue the lineage, preserving spiritual quality. A mixed lineage weakens the bond, but purity of thought matters. One corrupted being can ruin the community, like a diseased fish in a pond. All practitioners are successors, yet quality requires discipline. The teaching seeks the true satsaṅgī, which moves the heart. Human birth is a rare chance; transient desires are temporary. Material things turn to dust; only the spiritual continuum endures. “I took care of this world the whole day,” the sun said. “I cannot illuminate the whole world,” the flame said to the sun. Filming location: Vép, Hungary

Sri Alakhpuriji and the Himalayas

The Earth is a living, divine creation designed in perfect balance. Human activity disrupts this balance through mining, deforestation, and construction. The Himalayas are a young and holy mountain range, the abode of great saints and the manifestation of divinity. The saint Ālakpurījī embodies Śiva in the Himalayas, where his disciples and the river Alaknandā carry his vibration. One purifies the inner self through pure thought, nourishment, and behavior to merge with the divine. All souls ultimately return to the source. "Our Earth is a living planet, a Living Earth." "You are not a Hungarian. If you are Hungarian, okay, and that Hungarian also is not all." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

The power of Mantras

The healing power of mantra and pure living is the central theme. Mantras from saints carry healing vibrations that positively affect earth, air, fire, water, animals, and humans. Sweet words spoken bring happiness to the speaker and listener. Negative words create suffering and disease. Plants respond to love through speech and care. Animals become friendly through loving contact. The sound of ocean waves relaxes and heals. Disease originates from wrong food or negative thinking—anger, jealousy, hate—creating tension through muscles, nerves, glands, and hormones. During pregnancy, a mother's sāttvic nourishment and parental harmony are essential. Fresh food, fresh air, and fresh thoughts prevent illness, yet disease can begin from the mother's body. Dietary laws forbid storing food in the fridge, cheese, old yogurt; morning, midday, and evening diets differ; roots are not eaten after midday. Bathing before sunrise brings health; bathing after sunrise causes illness. River water holds immense energy, but pollution diminishes its purity. Sanskrit letters carry inherent vibrational power that permeates the body, environment, and space. Divine centers exist in every body, dormant but awakened through mantra. Creation itself emerges from sound. “Oran ku śītal kare, apu śītal hoi.” “Fresh food, fresh milk, fresh air, and fresh thoughts—there will be no disease coming.” Filming location: Vép, Hungary

Satsang will bring us to the Aim

Reflection on Mahāprabhujī’s Mahāsamādhi. Different samādhis exist and require yoga under a master from the ancient lineage, like Alakhpurījī’s. The paramparā endures like a royal lineage: the seat remains, blessings flow through the chosen successor. The origin is Svayambhū Śiva, unborn, one with Brahman; from this source, Siddhas of the Nātha dynasty arise as perfected beings. Staying on the path is imperative; stepping away is like jumping off a train, and satsaṅg is that train. Mahāprabhujī, Devpurījī, and the Gurujīs are Siddhas, counted among incarnations; Nitya Avatāras are holy saints. Without the paramparā, spiritual practice yields no crossing, like traveling without a passport. The story of Vivekananda and Ramakrishna illustrates that a master’s suffering is only apparent; the body undergoes karma, but the realized one feels no pain. The path is arduous yet beautiful for those who understand. Tyāgīs renounce everything, possessing only a stick and water pot, walking unafraid. Bhajans from the guru-paramparā awaken divinity; a self-realized master’s words are truth. The bhajan describes Mahāprabhujī as the ocean of nectar, whose immortal story resounds throughout the world. Clouds from that ocean rain amṛta-vāṇī, purifying the three tāpas—Ādhibhautika, Ādhidaivika, and Ādhyātmika. Those on whom this nectar falls are fortunate; drinking it fully ends coming and going. In each atom is Mahāprabhujī’s light, seen only by the Brahmajñānī. Through daily practice and scripture Līlāmṛta, seekers receive everything; Mahāprabhujī’s blessings are equal for all, though his glory surpasses description. "Prakāśa Puñja Amṛta Ke Sāgara, Śrī Dīpa Harī Mahādhānī Hai. Sare Viśva Meṁ Gūñj Rahī Prabhu Kī Amara Kahānī Hai." "Amṛta Sāgara Se Badalā Āyā, Barase Amṛta Vāṇī." Filming location: Vép, Hungary
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Meditation on Mahaprabhuji

A guided meditation using a devotional mantra. Close the eyes and take the mālā to repeat the sacred formula. Meditate on the divine form within the inner space, feeling the mantra's pure vibrational energy. Be aware of the shared presence in the hall and the unity of body and mind. The resonance of the mantra resides constantly within the heart and mind. Visualize the embodiment of the divine within the temple's heart. This sacred trinity exists within the physical, mental, and astral bodies. Conclude by physically grounding the energy and feeling peace. "Meditate on Mahāprabhujī’s whole body or face in the Chidākāśa, the resonance of this mantra." "Be aware of the unity between your body and mind, and be aware of light, peace, and harmony."

You have to have a Master key

The universe within mirrors the cosmos, and sound is the resonant power connecting all. Life passes swiftly, and we run with it. The body contains the entire universe; what is not in the cosmos is not within us. The self and the universe are one. The great Siddha spoke of Rūpa, meaning beauty and silver, representing the moon and emotion. The sun is like gold. Both reside within our Brahman. Every creature is unique, like a thumbprint, yet all share the same reality. The resonance of sound, Śabda, links everything. This resonance is a network, like a telephone cloud, connecting all without collision. If humans create such networks, why doubt God's connection? Spiritual development is your own power and interest. Guidance can be given, but you must walk the path. Words are arrows; once spoken, they do not return. Speak wisely, weighing your words. Through sound and mantra, one ascends. Knowledge is exchanged in wise company. Gossip wastes energy. The Guru's words are the key. "Eko brahma, Dvitīyo nāsti—only one is the reality, and the second is not." "Śabda is the word, your voice... the words that you speak will not come back."

Sound and resonance

Sound's resonance affects us regardless of understanding. Nāda, or divine sound, creates influence through its quality, like music from a flute or Mozart. This resonance interacts with our ten indriyas, the five organs of perception and five of action. Sound travels through air, which depends on space, connecting to the elemental body. Positive resonance heals, while negative disturbs. Ancient teachings were transmitted through voice and sound, as the Vedas are Śabda, sacred sound. This power is enduring; a remembered song or a child's presence demonstrates lasting resonance. Following one true master and path is essential, as scattered learning yields only book knowledge, not perfection. "Even if one does not understand the words of songs or bhajans, the resonance that enters our ears has a very beautiful and profound influence." "My parents are they who understand my heart, my words." Filming locations: Vape, To be determined, Hungary

Follow the Guruvakyas and practice

The essence of spiritual life is consistent practice within a supportive community. Our tradition's bhajans contain the complete path. True progress requires personal effort, not merely listening. Association shapes habit: spiritual company fosters spirituality, while negative influences divert you. Many attend lectures but avoid practice, which is like discussing food without eating. Practice purifies karma and sustains spiritual health, just as discipline manages physical health. Without practice, initial spiritual love fades. Maintain your personal system—physical, mental, and spiritual. Life flows like a river, governed by karma and natural principles. Ultimately, success depends on following the Guru's instruction and grace. Your practice brings your benefit; neglect brings none. "Jaisā kare saṅg, vaisā lāge raṅg. With whom you associate, you will take on that habit or color." "If you eat, your stomach will be filled. So I say to you personally: please do practice, not only in class but at home too." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

Hatha Yoga is in every kind of Yoga

Haṭha Yoga is the essential, foundational path encompassing all others. You cannot proceed without Haṭha Yoga. Bhakti Yoga is also Haṭha Yoga inside, for you must maintain unwavering devotion despite emotional waves. Most devotion is selfish and unstable, rising and falling with desires. True devotion must grow constantly, like an airplane ascending smoothly from the runway. It is a test of purity and constancy. The story of the crow and swan illustrates this: the noisy, changeable crow represents fickle devotion, while the silent, soaring swan represents steady ascent. Real devotion requires a pure heart and readiness to surrender completely. The tale of the young girl Karmabai demonstrates this forceful love: she insisted the deity eat her offering, and through her unwavering conviction, it did. Karma Yoga is similarly challenging. Thus, all paths are included within Haṭha Yoga. "Bhakti yoga cannot be successful without haṭha yoga. And then it must be what we call the real devotion." "God needs that kind of love... it is the love that is the oneness." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

Tratak

Trāṭaka is concentration on a single point to master the mind. These are among the six Haṭha Yoga techniques. True concentration means the mental modifications become still, like a bird standing motionless on one leg to catch a fish. The object of focus must be unmoving, such as a stone, a marked spot, or a steady flame. Gaze at the chosen point without moving the eyelids for a short duration, then close the eyes to observe the afterimage. Do not concentrate on this inner vision or it will vanish. Practice only in a still environment to avoid a restless flame. Incorrect practice can harm the eyesight. This training improves concentration and vision, leading towards meditation. It is a high technique but requires careful, patient practice without haste. "Trataka means concentration on one point." "The training is to not concentrate on that inner flame. Otherwise, it will disappear."

The hatha yogi wants to live a long and healthy life

The wisdom of natural remedies and the true path of a Hatha Yogi are shared. Neem leaf powder can heal stubborn wounds quickly. Babool fruit soaked in water helps with glandular issues after a certain age. Neem seeds ground into a paste strengthen hair roots. A true Hatha Yogi renounces laziness completely, for laziness is the tamas guna, a python-like state. The yogi practices techniques like Nauli and Agni Sara Kriya to awaken the digestive fire, ensuring health and preventing diseases like diabetes. The body must be kept clean through practices like fasting and cleansing. Garlic is beneficial for the heart, liver, and cleansing gases, contrary to some teachings. The Agni Sara Kriya is demonstrated for digestion and vitality. "My father is 90 years old... I gave him neem powder... in the morning, the wound was completely closed." "The biggest enemy of the human is laziness. Where there is laziness, there is tamas guṇa." Filming location: Vép, Hungary
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Kriya Yoga and Meditation for hatha yogis

The practice is a Haṭha Yoga kriyā using ascending and descending resonance. Sit straight and generate inner happiness. Chant Oṃ eleven times. Concentrate between the navel and the crown. The resonance travels from the navel center upward to the heart, throat, and crown, then descends through the brow directly to the navel. This sound resonance is called Sahajanāda. It opens the central channel passing through the spine. Practice twenty-one rounds daily. It removes tension and stress, expands vision and thought, and leads consciousness toward Brahman. This is a high kriyā for Haṭha Yogīs. Conclude by folding hands and smiling. "Imagine and mentally let this Sahajanāda travel from Maṇipūra to Sahasrāra." "This Nāda, Resonance, Sound... leads the consciousness to Brahman."

A hatha yogi is one with Nature

Hatha Yoga is a discipline of alignment and harmony that begins with life itself. Its principles apply from infancy, where correct physical support prevents pain like a displaced collarbone, to the natural care shown by elders and animals. True discipline is universal, required in all work and life. Hatha Yoga is not merely exercise; it requires endurance and a calm nervous system. Techniques include conscious breathing and natural remedies like the neem tree, which purifies and strengthens. Ayurveda is the science of life, using plants—roots, herbs, and leaves—without harm. A Hatha yogi lives as one with nature, drawing healing prana from trees and surrendering to natural law, which offers more than any hospital. "Discipline is not only for the yogīs. Discipline is for all animals. And even the trees have a discipline." "A Hatha yogī is one with nature, and he is surrendering to nature." Filming location: Vép, Hungary
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Hatha Yoga techniques - 2

Haṭha Yoga is widely misunderstood as merely physical postures. In truth, it is one branch of the singular tree of yoga. Its essence lies in practical purification techniques, the ṣaṭ karma, which are distinct from āsanas. These methods cleanse the body and mind to prepare for higher states. A common error is valuing theory over direct experience. True value is found in application, not mere intellectual understanding. The practice begins with techniques like Jala Netī and Sūtra Netī for nasal cleansing. Mastery requires patient practice, akin to a child learning to walk. "Tons of theory is nothing compared to a gram of practice." "Enter the kingdom of the Lord through the gate of sacrifice." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

How a hatha yogi can reach the aim of yoga

Yoga is the singular union of the individual soul with the Supreme. It is Ādi Anādi, beginningless and endless. The eternal space contains consciousness, called cetan. Yoga is the harmonizing, balancing, and uniting of these principles into oneness. This union is between Jīvātmā, the individual soul, and Paramātmā, the Supreme Soul. The purpose of all yoga paths is to achieve this. Haṭha Yoga requires strict discipline, Kāyā Sādhana, to balance the body and mind. A true Haṭha Yogī forges their own path like a lion, not following the common road. They require purification, as energy transfers between people like an infection, disrupting meditation and clarity. The yogī must protect their energy and not change their determined course, even against opposing winds. Achieving this balance leads to liberation. "Yoga means the balance. Harmonizing, balancing, and uniting." "A Haṭha yogī doesn't walk only on that. It will make its own practice on sādhanā." Filming location: Vép, Hungary
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Hatha Yoga techniques - 1

The body's tension and purification are central to well-being. A smile engages few muscles, keeping tension localized, while a frown engages many, sending tension through nerves to the brain, causing distress. This physical tension manifests in organs, affecting the heart, liver, or kidneys due to hidden stress and insincere expression. Haṭha Yoga addresses this through internal cleansing. The Ṣaṭ Karma techniques, like Neti, purify the nasal passages. Inhaled dust and pollution accumulate, but the body's design, with nasal hairs and mucus, traps it. Neti uses a pot with warm, tear-salinity salt water to flush the nostrils, clearing sinuses and aiding conditions like allergies. This practice emphasizes using simple, durable tools and connects bodily purification to overall health, requiring proper instruction. "Smiling removes tension. But some people smile insincerely; that person is suffering." "In Haṭha Yoga, it is mostly inner cleaning of the body, which is very important." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

The qualities of a Hatha Yogi

The topic is the Haṭha Yogī’s supreme power and divine grace. A real Haṭha Yogī is the greatest one, needing not long for brahmajñāna. Such a yogī commands adoration and respect in the whole universe. The Haṭha Yogī must master all ten indriyas, both jñānendriyas and karmendriyas. Nourishment is controlled: if food comes, accept it; if not, go without. The yogī remains beyond heat and cold. Many qualities define a Haṭha Yogī. To become one, a great many things must be renounced. A true Haṭha Yogī sees other humans as worms in the world. All powers of the universe are held by such a one. Even Brahmā, Viṣṇu, and Śiva are not cared for. When Śiva and Pārvatī encountered a Haṭha Yogī cooking on a funeral pyre, Pārvatī urged Śiva to offer comfort. The yogī refused any gift and told Śiva to go away. Śiva obeyed, saying even he cannot argue with a Haṭha Yogī. Such a yogī is rare, an Avatāra of Śiva himself. Haṭha Yoga purifies the five kośas through kriyās: Netī, Dhautī, Bastī, Naulī, Trāṭaka, Kapālabhātī, prāṇāyāma, and kuṇḍalinī. Through purification, siddhis arise—passing through rock, like Alakhpurījī. Devpurījī once cut away his own flesh with an axe and healed completely overnight. The glance of a purified yogī bestows immense grace. "If you become a Haṭha Yogī, you are the greatest one. If you become that real Haṭha Yogī, you need not long for brahmajñāna." "Śiva said, 'Yogīrāj, ask something. Without giving, I will not go.' The Haṭha Yogī replied, 'If you want to give me something, then go away from here.'" Filming location: Vép, Hungary
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The Paths and Practices of Haṭha Yoga

Haṭha Yoga is a distinct branch of yoga concerning disciplined willpower and energy. The Bhagavad Gītā references eighteen yogas, while Patañjali's system outlines four primary paths: Karma, Bhakti, Jñāna, and Rāja Yoga. Haṭha Yoga integrates into this framework. One local explanation describes four types of willpower: the innocent persistence of a child, the determined will of women, the commanding will of a king, and the striving will of a yogī. Classically, Haṭha Yoga begins with six purification techniques, the Ṣaṭkarma, not merely postures. Its foundation lies in balancing the nāḍīs, the energy channels. The union of the Ha (Iḍā) and Tha (Piṅgalā) channels creates yoga. Practice starts with the left nostril to calm the moon channel, which governs the ever-changing mind, before proceeding to the right, sun channel. "According to Patañjali’s teaching in the Patañjali Yoga Sūtra—a very good book—yoga is not only physical exercise. It concerns the mind, consciousness, and the vṛttis (mental modifications)." "Classically, according to the yogīs, the given techniques are these six kriyās. Then we go further with our meditation, mantras, and achievements." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

Prayer gives perfection

The path of yoga begins with prayer, right conduct, and purification. Prayer serves physical, mental, and spiritual well-being and always brings positive influence. Yoga is meant for householders and workers, not only for renunciates. The fire of yoga burns all sins. True practice starts with four principles: ācāra (behavior), vichāra (thinking), āhāra (diet), and vihāra (company). Good behavior expresses self-respect without ego. Positive thinking means cultivating pure thoughts. Diet shapes speech: as the liquid drunk, so the words spoken. Company influences character; negative association leads to negative traits. Never enter a house lacking welcome, respect, or love in the eyes. Discipline is essential for success. The human has five sheaths: physical, energy, mental, intellectual, and bliss. All diseases originate from the bliss sheath and descend through knowledge, mind, and energy into the body. Purification must therefore address these subtle layers. The five elements are polluted, but a yogī thrives by purifying mind and body. The mind travels instantly and must be controlled. Thoughts are known only to oneself and God, so mental purification is vital. “Yogaḥ karmasu kauśalam.” “Jaisā pīye pānī, vaisī bole bānī.” Filming location: Vép, Hungary

Do not waste your time

Overcoming fear and practicing sādhanā in the shelter of Satguru is the teaching. All in this hall are equally receiving the blessings of the holy ones. Absorb spiritual energy like bathing in a divine ocean. Leave worldly gossip outside. These days purify qualities unconducive to spirituality. Fear must be cast out. Ghosts and magic do not exist. Astrology is only mathematics; do not let planetary positions frighten you. A boy captured by a ghost learned from God that he was protected. He beat the ghost and walked free. No one can liberate another in ten days. Such promises are empty. Live normally, love your parents and friends, do your job, practice mantra and kriyās. One day you will reach Brahmaloka. The Guru protects always. Eat well, practice yoga, and the body will be fine. Do not worry about bones disappearing; it is natural. "There is no ghost, no magic; no one can attack you with magic." "Terī Satguru Rākhelāj—the Gurudev will protect us." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

Be careful with diet

Modern health suffers from a lost connection to natural food and cooking. Most physical and mental unwellness stems from poor diet and heart. Commercial foods like bread contain unknown, harmful ingredients such as feather powder and hair. Humanity's great mistake is forgetting how to cook and use nature's bounty, like medicinal trees. People discard beneficial plants, such as the babul tree, which can cure many ailments. They chase artificial, advertised foods devoid of life force, or prāṇa. True nourishment requires learning to properly prepare vegetables with correct spices. Return to home cooking, abandon junk food, and use natural ingredients to ensure health. "Eighty-six percent are not healthy because the heart and the diet are not good." "Eighty percent of diseases in women can be cured through only this babul." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

Color me into Your color

This final evening reflects on the journey within the coach of the body. We celebrated Guru Pūrṇimā and held Kriyā Yoga initiations. The destination is one, though paths differ. All scriptural knowledge exists within you. The human body contains all worlds and suns; self-realization is an inner search. Theory without practice is insufficient; understanding must change your inner self. Early life should be for learning alone, free from desires and distractions. This is the stage of Brahmacarya, where one's focus is on the Supreme. Modern distractions, like certain toys or fearful experiences in childhood, can shape consciousness negatively. Life's stages traditionally progress from student to householder to retiree, with dispassion being key for renunciation. The inner instruments of the body produce sacred sound, Nāda, leading to Brahman. "All is visible in this coach of the human body." "Tons of theory is nothing compared to a gram of practice." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

Follow the words of the Guru

The Mahāmṛtyuñjaya Mantra is a tool for liberation from attachment and fear of death. Chant it daily, focusing awareness through the body's energy centers. It seeks a painless separation from the body, like a ripe fruit detaching from its vine. We are deeply attached to this body, acting from fear, which is a necessary protection for creation's balance. Yet, the soul leaves all pain behind at death. Our life is a transient journey, often spent earning only to spend on the body's upkeep. The stated goal is to reach the infinite, though many fear its emptiness. Spiritual practices like mantras are questioned if they do not reduce attachment. What is often sought is mere wellness, a selfish comfort equated with laziness, not the austerity of true practice. The negative qualities within us may flee from the Guru's word, but complete, permanent removal is doubted, as stories illustrate our inability to fully surrender when tested. The practice often remains superficial. "O Lord, just as a ripe melon or a cucumber separates from the vine without any suffering, so too, O Lord God, let me be liberated from this world." "But are you sure that from Guru Vakya you will forever remove these things? No, no." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

Atma is king of the body

Perseverance in spiritual practice is essential, and the inner self is the sovereign of the human vehicle. Maintain a single target on the path to achieve it; without focus, one feels emptiness and anger. A practitioner, after twenty-four years without perceived experiences, considered abandoning his practice. Observing an ant repeatedly fail yet succeed in carrying a grain of rice up a tree taught him never to give up. The body is a coach; the ten indriyas are its powerful horses, controlled by the mind. Within this coach resides the king, the Ātmā, which is formless and ever-awakened. Viveka, or discernment, is the essential advisor to this king. If viveka is absent, thieves like desire and anger enter and destroy the vehicle. The guru's word is the arrow that drives these thieves away. "For 24 years I’m practicing, but I don’t have any experiences." "Ātmā is Nirākāra: Nirākāra means formless." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

The human body is like a beautiful coach

The human body is a wondrous coach given by God. This physical form is a mobile house pulled by ten horses: the five senses of knowledge and the five senses of action. These indriyas must be trained and controlled by the intellect and mind. A pure mind filled with good thoughts provides the inner light of knowledge. One must search within the Self, not externally. Cherish this human birth among 8.4 million life forms. Live with clarity, peace, and non-harm, creating peace in the world. Practice yoga and good actions. Understand that desires drive activity, but do not be enslaved by them. All creatures are beautifully different. Maintain a vegetarian lifestyle to avoid causing suffering. Destiny waits patiently, but forgiveness is paramount. The soul is cared for by God and seeks a comfortable vehicle. "My brothers, my coach is wonderful." "Search within you. Oh, my friend, where are you searching for me?" Filming location: Vép, Hungary

Yoga is the science of being Human

The straight path of Kriyā requires strict discipline and rejects spiritual fantasy. Kriyā Yoga is the sure and safe path, beginning and continuing with discipline. Practitioners often start with devotion but slowly neglect the practice, confusing temporary discomfort during intense practice with a flaw in the technique. The discomfort is part of adjustment. Those who remain steadfast see fruits; those who deviate are lost. Many teach without realization, leading others astray into psychic dreams of deities and angels, which is a dangerous distraction. The human body is the divine temple, the Annamaya Kośa, and must be kept clean. True religion is realizing the relation between the individual soul and the Supreme Soul. Fanaticism, whether religious or scientific, is ignorance. World peace comes from accepting our diverse neighbors. Study the chakras sincerely; do not seek shortcuts or confuse authentic teachings with commercialized tantra. Practice Kriyā faithfully without teaching others prematurely. "Yoga begins with discipline and continues by following discipline." "Religion means the relation; realizing the relation of ātmā to Paramātmā." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

Good eating

Our food choices, from potatoes to meat, are entangled with health, karma, and the difficulty of living purely in this age. Potatoes are often unhealthy due to pesticides and chemicals absorbed into the earth, which can take over a decade to purify. Many oils, like refined or cottonseed oil, are harmful and contribute to disease. Modern wheat has excessive gluten. The widespread consumption of meat creates collective sin and karma, stemming from the breeding, selling, and torturing of animals. In this Kali Yuga, we are often forced or tricked into consuming animal products unknowingly, through items like bread or oil. Our weakness and greed, along with market forces making meat cheap, drive this. The solution is to seek organic, local produce like good olive oil, and to diversify our diet with grains, beans, and preserved vegetables instead of relying on potatoes and junk food. We must relearn ancestral preservation methods. Ultimately, some advanced beings show it is possible to live beyond physical food, drawing energy directly from the sun or divine sources. "Sin is that which creatures, beautiful creatures, are there... torturing them, what they call halal, is a pain; the pain is the sin." "When we innocently eat something, and then God will say, 'You also ate,' and I will say, 'No.'" Filming location: Vép, Hungary

Return back to happiness

Sādhana, or spiritual practice, rests on two pillars: the changeable physical practice and the permanent spiritual practice. Our physical practice must adapt to our changing age and condition. While yoga āsanas like śīrṣāsana benefit everyone by improving circulation and health, the ultimate goal is not mere longevity but a contented life. Modern life generates stress and endless desire, which destroys contentment. Accumulating possessions only multiplies sorrows. True happiness, or sukha, is found not in external things but in inner śāntoṣa, or contentment. This contentment is cultivated through steady spiritual practice, primarily mantra. Your mantra is the unwavering pillar that purifies consciousness and leads to perfection, regardless of your beliefs. Do not abandon this practice, for it protects you and brings peace. The physical practice supports the body, but the spiritual practice of mantra and devotion is the essential, unchanging path. "Śāntoṣī nārśada sukhi, who is always content, is always happy." "As many things we have, that many sorrows we have." Filming location: Vép, Hungary
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A guided practice integrates posture, breath, and sound. Begin seated in Vajrāsana with Jālandhara Bandha. Inhale into Ākāśī Mudrā, then exhale back to Jālandhara. Perform this cycle for eleven rounds, incorporating breath retention after both inhalation and exhalation as is comfortable. Relax completely in Ānandāsana, cultivating total body awareness from toes to head. Practice deep abdominal breathing for eleven cycles. Then, engage in a sound practice, mentally generating the Oṃkāra from the navel and the sound rāṃ at the Maṇipūra, connecting them with the breath. Conclude by relaxing on the stomach, mentally repeating the mantra, and gently concluding the session. "Relax with this body awareness. Do not let your mind go outside; just feel your body." "Generate the Oṃkāra from the navel... from the Sahasrāra we begin with oṁ."

Practice makes perfect and healthy

Perfection in any discipline, including yoga, requires lifelong practice and unwavering commitment. Yoga begins with discipline. A dancer who stops practicing loses their skill. A trained horse forgets its dance without constant rehearsal. Many neglect their spiritual exercise. Practice makes perfect; neglect destroys perfection. Many seek health through various means yet remain ill because they lack sustained practice. True practice is a lifelong endeavor. Arjuna practiced archery ceaselessly, day and night, to become the best. His focus was singular: he saw only the target's eye. Another student, Eklavya, practiced alone in the forest with unwavering devotion to a statue of his chosen teacher. Through relentless practice, he achieved supreme skill. The master had promised Arjuna he would be the best. To resolve this conflict of dharma, Eklavya, when asked for a guru's fee, sacrificed his thumb without hesitation, honoring his teacher's word. Therefore, discipline is essential. From tomorrow, be punctual for practice. Eat moderately to maintain energy for discipline. Purify the inner instruments through practice. "O son of Kuntī, practice, practice, practice." "Give me your right thumb."

Inner functions

Yoga is the integrated practice of the inner faculty, antaḥkaraṇa. Modern understanding is often limited to physical postures, but yoga encompasses deeper principles. Patañjali’s Aṣṭāṅga Yoga presents eight limbs—yama, niyama, āsana, prāṇāyāma, pratyāhāra, dhāraṇā, dhyāna, samādhi—which must be practiced together daily, not separately. Like a dish requires all spices combined to be tasteful, these limbs form a complete practice. True meditation, dhyāna, is sustained awareness, not thinking of other matters. The inner faculty consists of four components: manas (mind), buddhi (intellect), citta (consciousness), and ahaṃkāra (ego). These must be mastered and purified. Weakness arises from attachment, creating duality in perception. When these are purified, all mental fluctuations fall away, leading to meditative stability. One must observe these inner principles constantly to achieve this state. "Yoga is not only āsana and prāṇāyāma." "When manas, buddhi, citta, and ahaṅkāra are purified, then we are in meditation."

What have you done for others?

The path to spiritual completeness is taken step by step. The aim is self-realization, to reach the divine light within. One must focus on this ultimate aim, yet not miss the path by focusing only on the end. Progress requires knowing your present situation clearly. Identify a single weakness and take a vow to cultivate its opposite quality. Transformation happens gradually through persistent practice, not by jumping ahead. The Guru provides tools and guidance, but the work must be done by oneself. True growth comes from doing, not merely listening or reading. We are all connected divine souls on the same journey. Spread love through awareness and simple acts of kindness. At life's end, the essential question will be what you did for others. Shine your light by example, not by forcing others. "Don’t expect that in this life you will realize God. It can be, but don’t expect it. We have to go only step by step and put all our energy inside." "At the end of our life, God will not ask you how many big books you read... But you know what He will ask? What have you done for others?"

All is the creation of God

The culture of reverence sees divinity in all creation, making every day a sacred festival. Ancient India was a vast land with one original tradition. Its culture is rooted in nature, venerating the moon, sun, stars, animals, and elements like water and earth. The five elements—space, air, fire, water, earth—are the Pañcadevatā, five goddesses that sustain life. Disrespecting them brings illness. Our body and the world are made of these. We possess ten indriyas: five for knowledge and five for action. As we age, our capacity for action weakens, but our capacity for knowledge can grow. True wisdom balances intellectual knowledge with spiritual heart. A story illustrates this: a scientist mocks a meditator, questioning God's design of large fruit on small vines. A small berry falls on the scientist's head, and the yogi notes that if a large melon fell, it would be fatal, revealing a divine wisdom beyond dry intellect. Therefore, every day is a day of worship, a Guru Pūrṇimā, where we recognize the divine in everything. "Every day is a new day. Every day, someone has a birthday. And every day of the month has a particular event or festival." "Every day is a Guru Pūrṇimā... every day is the Dīvālī. Every seven days is a festival." Filming location: Vép, Hungary
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Keep the body healthy

The human life is a rare and precious opportunity to purify karma and realize the soul's nature. The soul, or jīva, is the same essence within all beings, from an ant to an elephant. It takes birth according to its past actions, cycling through countless forms. Negative speech and harmful thoughts create karma that returns to the speaker. One must perform good actions, show kindness to all creatures, and purify the mind. Karma does not forgive; only personal effort through right living and spiritual practice can cleanse it. The human body cannot be bought or rewound; it is a chance to achieve liberation. True spiritual practice is internal, not defined by external robes. Nourish the body with pure food and balance the inner energies through yoga. The goal is to awaken the inner consciousness and become free. "Two things: time will not wait for us, and karma will not forgive us." "The bullet in the gun and the word in your mouth are the same. A bullet can kill you, and one word can kill you."

The Five Sheaths and the Path of the Disciple

The human being is composed of five sheaths, progressing from the gross to the subtle. The first is the physical Annamaya Kośa, nourished by food. Next is the Prāṇamaya Kośa, the sheath of vital energy. Then comes the Manomaya Kośa, the mental sheath. The fourth is the Vijñānamaya Kośa, the sheath of knowledge and discernment. The final sheath is the Ānandamaya Kośa, the sheath of bliss. All illness and karma originate in the bliss sheath and descend through the others to manifest in the physical body. A spiritual master seeks a capable disciple to impart his essence. Disciples are of three types: supreme, middling, and inferior. One must either participate in creation through marriage and family or attain Brahmajñāna, liberating knowledge. To linger without fulfilling either purpose is to remain stuck. Spiritual practice involves purifying action, speech, and thought across all five sheaths. The accumulated impressions from these layers form one's destiny. A true disciple ensures the master's spiritual legacy continues, just as a child continues a family line. "Every creature born with a physical body must participate in creation." "All illness begins from the Ānandamaya Kośa, coming from above. It descends step by step to finally attack the physical body." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

Be healthy, be happy, be good

Life is a flowing river; each moment passes and cannot be reclaimed. Human life is precious and should not be wasted on mere eating, sleeping, and procreation. Time is passing; either use it for spiritual development or lose it. The mind, driven by attachment and desire, is difficult to control and is the cause of suffering. Actions performed through body, mind, speech, and wealth create karma, which determines one's future state. One must purify the inner self through discipline. Yoga is the science for achieving health of body, mind, and soul, leading to liberation. Practice āsana and prāṇāyāma daily for physical health and inner purification. Adopt a sāttvic diet, cook at home to improve health, economy, and family unity. Spiritual lineage connects practitioners to a divine source, offering a path for direct experience. The ultimate aim is to become truly human, do good, and attain higher consciousness. "Either you use it or you lose it. You have the chance to use something good for your health, for your happiness and joy, but spiritual development—yoga is a science of body, mind, and soul." "Yoga begins with discipline. Then you will be great, and great in one year you will see you are something great." Filming locations: Szeged, Csongrád-Csanád, Hungary

Go on your spiritual path

The world is tension and noise. Stress arises from one-sided attempts to overcome difficulties. Awareness of one's limitations is essential. The human being is the problem, born with humans. Incarnations and prophets did not solve it completely. So understand the situation: let it go as it is. It will develop more complications, laws, difficulties. Live in the noise; if the noise stops, life stops. Do not give up. We hang on a very thin thread, and that thread pulls us to the Divine. Yoga brings light into consciousness. Practicing āsanas and prāṇāyāmas peacefully unites you with yourself and God. Do not hurry. The thread is in God’s hands. Doubt loses time. Simple techniques release tension. Massage the jaw muscle near the ears, clockwise and anticlockwise. Massage the root of the nose near the eyebrows. Massage from the nose roots down to the corner teeth. These send messages to the brain center, releasing stress. Or mentally repeat the neutral mantra, counting one to five repeatedly. This binds the mind and dissolves stress. “Deen Bandhu Dīna Nāth, merī dorī tere hāth. The thread on which I am hanging, it is in your hands.” “Only that spiritual path can create peace in the world.” Filming location: Vép, Hungary

Christmas Carols from Vep

Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Vep, Hungary. Christmas songs from different nations.

Stress management and fear

Fear is overcome by inner certainty, not by circumstance. A story tells of a boy trapped by a ghost in a cave. The ghost consults God, revealing the boy has a long life. This knowledge removes the boy's fear. He later escapes by confronting the ghost with a burning log. Fear arises from ignorance and a lack of trust in one's destiny. Modern society confuses freedom with a lack of responsibility, creating inner paralysis, stress, and fractured relationships. True harmony is found within the family, through mutual respect and understanding between partners, not in escape or external remedies. Social education in behavior has been lost, leading to confusion. Traditional practices cultivate patience and positive intention. Stress is managed by creating harmony at home, not through avoidance. Your family and spiritual community are your support. "Fear is overcome by the certainty within you that you are strong, immortal, and can face circumstances." "The best remedy against stress, anxiety, and uncertainties is to create the best relations within the family." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

Holy places in the Himalayas

A pilgrimage reveals grace and the nature of karma. My role is often to avoid being an obstacle to what is already divinely orchestrated. The Himalayan land itself is 'Dev Bhūmi,' the divine land, whose air enters every cell regardless of belief. The holy lake Mānasarovar represents the mind's expansive lake, where the true Paramahaṁsa, the supreme soul, resides on pearls of wisdom. This consciousness is likened to Mount Kailāśa, the seat of Śiva. All life, across 8.4 million forms, shares the same essence—the jīva, or life force, which does not die. Humans, however, possess unique freedom and intellect, binding us to karma through four avenues: body, mind, word, and wealth. We consciously create karma, unlike other creatures. Actions like killing for business create severe karmic debt, recycling one through suffering. The law of karma operates irrespective of belief. "All I have to do is be a bigger or lesser obstacle to things that are already done." "If you believe or not, the poison will affect. So, Himalayan holy air, if you believe or not, it goes into every cell of your body." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

Life of the Saints

The untouchable Ātmā remains untouched by bodily suffering and karma. Divine souls incarnate to guide. Their consciousness is untouchable though the body endures heat, cold, illness. Karma is continuous, like each breath and heartbeat. Liberation occurs only in the final second, through the touch of Satguru. Paramahamsa Ramakrishna, a realized soul, lay with open cancer. He could heal it instantly but would then need another birth to exhaust that karma. He felt no pain, being not the body. His disciple Vivekananda, seeing this, briefly doubted. Ramakrishna warned: thoughts carry weight; think carefully before sending them. One lit candle can light another—Guru’s flame ignites the disciple. Spread love, let no negative thought arise. The path demands patience; do not seek quick results. Like pregnancy takes nine months, liberation cannot be rushed. Hold to the mantra, master, and practice received. Wandering between paths brings loss. Rise above animal culture; cultivate human and divine refinement. “If I want, I can put my hand on this cancer and it will immediately disappear. But if I do this, I will have to take another life to go through this cancer karma.” “Before you send your thoughts and your feelings, you should know how heavy they are.” Filming location: Vép, Hungary