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Don't be jealous

Respect for the sacred is a universal duty. Our spiritual longing seeks merger with the infinite, like a river to the ocean. Yet, our conduct often contradicts this reverence. Many print divine images from any religion on festive cards and cloth. These items are later discarded into garbage, trampled and defiled. This act is a grave disrespect and incurs negative karma, regardless of one's personal belief. We must not humiliate any sacred symbol. If you possess such an image, keep it respectfully in your home; do not sit or sleep on it. Jealousy is a destructive inner fire that burns a lifetime, preventing spiritual attainment. True spiritual protection comes from an authentic lineage, not from empty, self-proclaimed masters. We must cleanse our mental impurities to avoid being uprooted from our spiritual path. "After some days... you find these beautiful cards thrown in the basket, emptied outside in the street where donkeys are grazing." "Jealousy is that fire which will burn you until the last day of your life." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

The Power of Hatha Yoga and the Journey Within

Haṭha Yoga is the yoga of willpower and inner purification, far beyond mere physical postures. It requires great discipline, with the Haṭha Yogī enduring all difficulties without breaking their rules. This willpower manifests in four forms: the persistent insistence of a child, the unwavering determination of a woman, the absolute decree of a king, and the free resolve of a yogī. A true Haṭha Yogī, through intense sādhanā and six purification techniques, purifies the nāḍīs. This process awakens the Suṣumnā, leading to samādhi and great longevity. The modern reduction to āsanas is actually part of Rāja Yoga. The classical science involves uniting the Iḍā and Piṅgalā channels. Such a yogī, renouncing all, is considered even above divine figures, needing nothing, not even blessings. "The Haṭha Yogī endures all kinds of difficulties and never breaks their rules." "He is a tyāgī, one who has renounced everything. He is above even me." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

Live a disciplined life

Yoga in daily life demands discipline, meditation, and renunciation. Discipline is the first principle of yoga, as stated by Maharṣi Patañjali: “Atha yoga anuśāsanam.” Nature and animals follow an inherent discipline, but humans have lost this order. Humans chase outer material things, accumulating burdens and confused desires. The senses and desires, which animals control, are uncontrolled in humans, causing loss of human qualities. To be happy, one must be disciplined; indiscipline leads to mental, emotional, and physical disease. Yoga advises slowing down the endless pursuit of materialism and desires. Without slowing down, one encounters mid-life crisis and regret over a wasted life. Meditation in yoga first calms the body’s organs and establishes discipline in daily rhythms. Regular practice brings balance, relaxation, and improved concentration. Many claim no time for the inner self, yet find time for addictions like smoking or coffee. The meditation technique harmonizes body and breath, granting energy and stillness. Self-inquiry meditation reveals that everything is within; blaming others creates more karma. Renounce clinging to possessions; money and material collections become burdens. At birth the fist is closed; at death it opens empty, signifying nothing is taken. Cease running after fashion and excess; simple, clean living is sufficient. Without mantra and meditation, life is void; hold to the path and remember God. “You have time, but you have no feeling to give the time.” “Renounce and enjoy.” Filming location: Vép, Hungary

Atma and the Soul

The essence is realizing the non-dual Self, Ātmā Anubhūti. Ātmā is the individual Self, identical to the supreme Paramātmā. Like space is one though occupying different forms, the one Ātmā is within all entities. What is commonly called the soul is individual, a mixture, but the pure Ātmā is beyond desires and is consciousness itself. For this realization, Śaṅkarācārya taught Advaita, non-duality. He illustrated this with the reflection of one moon in many cups of water; the reflections are many, but the moon is one. Duality is ignorance, like mistaking a rope for a snake, which creates fear. When knowledge dawns, the illusion vanishes. This ignorance is removed by the light of knowledge within. Therefore, practice is essential through resolve and discipline to experience this unity. Do not delay practice with excuses. "There is only one moon, and that one is reflected in the different bodies, the ātmā." "When our viveka, our knowledge-light dawns... Ignorance is darkness; knowledge is the light." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

Karma

The bhajan of Uday glorifies how Śrī Dīp Nārāyaṇ Mahāprabhujī, as God's incarnation, liberates beings through His name. Śrī Dīp Nārāyaṇ Mahāprabhujī is the avatār of Īśvara. All creatures who hear His name cross the ocean of māyā. The world is an endless ocean of ignorance, like the small pond the frog mistakes for everything. Enemies—temptations—surround, like snakes and sharks. Without shelter, like the bird that must return to the ship, there is no refuge but the Lord. Saints have taken the cream of wisdom, but the cow—the source—remains to be fed with love. New wisdom comes to those who concentrate on their path. Otherwise, one remains a lazy frog in a limited pond. Repeat the name of God day and night—Rām, not Dām (money). Through repetition, Guru's grace is obtained. That grace keeps troubles away; only ignorance causes suffering. Mahāprabhujī writes destiny, but His grace can alter it. With Guru's blessing, desire, anger, and greed cannot approach. Keep the vision of Guru's beautiful form in the mind always. Do not let the flame of devotion blow out—once lost, it is hard to rekindle. Drinking the water of Guru's feet, Yamarāja does not come near, and the heart is lit with Guru's light. "Śrī Dīp Nārāyaṇ Mahāprabhujī, Īś ke avatār hai. Jag jīva jin ke nāma se hote sadā bhava par hai." "Guru charan dho dho kar piye to Kaal nikat nai avahee." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

It's important to follow the principles

Sādhana must be understood and performed correctly, or one follows a blind guide. An elephant, a sensitive creature with profound memory, illustrates the principle that life is dear to all; non-violence is the highest duty. I witnessed this when an elephant stood menacingly near our vehicle, a direct experience of the jīva's preciousness. Spiritual practice is not arbitrary. The story of blind men examining an elephant shows partial perception leads to error; they mistook the leg for a pillar and the trunk for a hose, missing the whole. Similarly, rituals and saṃskāras are precise treasures from the ṛṣis. One must know which ceremonies are for whom and how to perform them correctly, such as applying tilak. These practices purify the guṇas and make one a complete human. Performing a ritual incorrectly, especially in Śakti worship, can be harmful. Do not casually adopt practices from unfamiliar traditions. Your own religious tradition is your foundation; there is no need to change it. Practice diligently within your own path. "Life is dear to everyone." "Non-violence is the highest principle." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

The fruit of immortality

The grace of dispassion is essential for true spiritual progress. Self-realization fundamentally changes life, often arriving at its end. The body and mind are composed of the five elements and ten indriyas. Karma operates regardless of one's understanding. True renunciation, or vairāgya, requires perfect dispassion without ambition, even for liberation. This state endures all situations without anger or greed. Satsaṅg, holy company, is indispensable for cultivating this dispassion. It is the highest yoga, leading to the realization that only Brahman is real and the world is illusion. To develop vairāgya, one must renounce worldly connections. Household life, filled with distraction, opposes this dispassion. Proper rituals for a new home or temple are crucial to avoid negative influences. The story of a king illustrates how profound disappointment can birth true, lasting dispassion. Ultimately, one must resolve one's own karmas internally. Reduce attachments now to avoid suffering at life's end. "Without satsaṅg, there is no vairāgya." "Brahman is the only truth; this world is illusion." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

Pilgrimage

Pilgrimage, Not Trekking: The Spiritual Path to Śrī Alakhpurījī’s Cave This journey is a pilgrimage, not a trek. Trekking focuses on shoes, fitness, and external gear. Pilgrimage requires bhāv, genuine feeling. The terrain is not extremely high or difficult. Without bhāv, there may be disappointment. Śrī Alakhpurījī is still present. Walk so that every step resonates with mantra. Pilgrimage begins not at the trailhead, but from home, with meditation, prāṇāyāma, and daily sādhanā. On the mountain roads, altitude fluctuates constantly, yet no preparation surpasses inner attitude. Observe Indian pilgrims’ immense patience. Release the need for fixed schedules. Surrender all planning and worry to the divine. A paṇḍit advised: you need only breath; all else rests with God. Move with joy, like the two sādhus walking from Badrināth to Manā, chanting kīrtan with love. Bitter thoughts are like lemon that curdles milk; remove them now. Do not carry lemons to Badrināth. Satsaṅg with Viśvagurujī is the supreme preparation, greater than walking kilometers daily. Be present in satsaṅg; do not turn it into trekking preparation. Travel lightly through life, as medieval pilgrims did with light luggage to travel far. Attachments are like a fly in a spider’s web. Reduce possessions; when you carry little, you move freely. Life is a pilgrimage; walk with few things. “You don’t need anything. You only need to breathe. Everything else is in the hands of God.” “I’m going to my beloved one—without worry, with love and joy.” Filming location: Vép, Hungary

Use your Viveka

Karma is action through body, breath, and thought; everything from digestion to thinking is karma. Past life karma is a dormant seed that sprouts into present destiny. Humans possess awareness and intellect to comprehend their actions. The mind's fluctuations, or vṛttis, generate karma and cause suffering, as they are known only to oneself and the divine. True Hatha Yoga consists of six purification techniques, not merely postures. Modern stress retreats and commercialized Ayurveda are often misrepresented. One must use discernment to see the true nature of actions, as temptation often masks emptiness. Ultimately, we arrive with closed fists and depart with empty hands, taking nothing from this life. "Anything that happens through your body, through your breath, through your thoughts, through your actions, everything is called karma." "Better to do the karma than nothing."

We are searching for Supreme Bliss

Śiva consciousness is the eternal reality within. This awareness is our true nature, beyond gender and duality found only on earth. The individual soul engages in worldly activities, often without true knowledge of good and bad. A yogī embodies this Śiva consciousness. Some traditions are limited, with a final scripture or prophet, but Sanātana Dharma is limitless and eternal. Do not believe in endpoints, like predictions of the world's end. The Guru is not merely a physical form but the embodiment of supreme knowledge and light, dispelling darkness and ignorance. You cannot run from your path or your inner darkness; it follows like a shadow. The solution is not to search externally but to purify internally through disciplined practice like Anuṣṭhāna. Do not hurry for enlightenment; a long, disciplined life of practice is the path. Purify the mind and energy to remove the darkness of ignorance, even when standing in the light. "Sanātana Dharma is limitless. And that’s what we are learning." "Where there is knowledge, there is no ignorance. Where there is light, there is no darkness."

Vedic ceremonies can help us

The foundations of a blessed human life are found in ancient Vedic science. Modern living has caused the loss of essential traditions, defined as āhāra (nourishment), vihāra (association), ācāra (behavior), and vicāra (thought). From these, your thoughts arise. You must control the ten senses like horses and purify your thoughts. Performing yajña ceremonies with proper Vastu measurements provides a method to solve life's difficulties and gain access to God. The fireplace is the mouth of God; mantras invite devas to remove negative energy. This is an eternal science. The presence of the Sadguru multiplies the benefit of mantra and offering a hundred thousandfold. "To make this human life blessed, you and I are present at the feet of the Guru." "Through performing these yajña ceremonies, we will be led to our destination." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

Bhajan evening from Vep

Bhajan Sandhyā is the evening of devotional union. Bhajan means to meditate, chant, sing, and adore the Supreme. It is the call to sing the divine glory. Sandhyā means uniting, merging. It is the juncture between night and day, a binding like Rakshabandhan. Evening prayer is also Sandhyā. The great teacher told of a holy one who wakes sleeping swans, transforming crows with So’ham, turning iron to gold. He is the Param Guru. A bhajan arose from deep longing. Its composer was sent away from his Guru. He hid among railway wagons. He prayed just to see the divine form. From that separation, the song was born. Then the call comes: Wake up, brothers! Rise from the sleep of ignorance. Shed attachments and desires, realize the highest knowledge of Gurudev. “Please give me your darśan; please, just once, let me see your divine appearance. I am longing for it.” “My brothers, wake up. Wake up from the sleep of your avidyā. Open your eyes. Do not be lazy. Give up your attachment, give up your desires and longings, and understand what Gurudev means — the highest knowledge.” Filming location: Vép, Hungary

Our practice should be successful

Steadfast faith and consistent practice are essential for spiritual progress. Many seekers fail by constantly changing paths when immediate results are not seen. They abandon one master for another, like digging many shallow wells but never reaching water. This searching stems from ambition and impatience, not from flaws in the teachings. True progress requires unwavering commitment to one path and master. Guard your mind against negative influences and bad company, which spoil sincere effort like lemon curdles milk. Cultivate pure behavior, thoughts, and associations. Do not engage in intellectual criticism of other paths or masters, as this destroys your own foundation. Success in sādhanā comes from faithful, patient practice, not from seeking extraordinary experiences or changing directions. "Every time you went to another master, you tried to dig a hole there. Then you gave up and went somewhere else. My dear, you lost 50 years, and you got nothing." "Never, never go to kuśaṅga (bad company); never listen to bad sentences, bad words, bad criticism. That is called infection."

Flowing of prana and consciousness

The body must be kept whole for the free flow of prāṇa. The 72,000 nerves must be clear and undamaged; this state is called akhaṇḍa. Tattoos or wounds break this integrity, creating leaks in energy. A story illustrates that a physical blemish once saved a life by making a body unsuitable for a ritual sacrifice. The Vajranāḍī is a key nerve supporting immunity, strengthened by postures like Vajrāsana. Energy flows through channels like Iḍā, Piṅgalā, and Suṣumnā, connected to numerous chakras throughout the body. These chakras correspond to elemental kingdoms from earth to the divine. The awakening of kuṇḍalinī is inherently safe, designed by the creator. Concurrently, raising a child requires nurturing the body with proper food, the mind with positive sensory input, and the character with virtues like truth and compassion. Establishing a disciplined daily routine of cleansing, exercise, and sleep ensures balanced growth and energy flow. "All the 72,000 nerves should be very clear and clean, where the prāṇa can flow freely." "Parents have a very, very important role in how the child grows up." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

The Heritage of India: A Glimpse into Timeless Wisdom

The heritage of India is a living civilization based on eternal truths. Rakṣā Bandhan is an ancient tradition promoting love and protection, evolving into a festival of universal friendship. Indian civilization endures because its foundational principles are timeless, like the sunrise. The scriptures contain profound knowledge of the universe, life, and time, from atomic moments to cycles of billions of years. The creation is governed by precise mathematics, centered on the five great elements which correspond to the five human senses. Sanskrit is a divine language, its fifty sounds linked to the body's energy centers and forming the root of many world languages. This ancient knowledge system includes yoga, Āyurveda, music, and astronomy, revealed for humanity's regulated living. Modern science gradually aligns with these ancient truths, while theories like evolution, which suggest life from inert matter, are flawed. Life, a conscious force, creates the universe. Dating this eternal knowledge is a limited, worldly pursuit. "The entire universe is complete, and from that completeness, this complete universe has come." "Life can create innumerable things, but an inanimate object cannot create life." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

Ask for the eternal love

The Ātmā is immortal, and the Jīvātmā, the individual soul, shares that immortality but is bound by karma in the cycle of saṃsāra. Our duty is to act with awareness. Every action has a form, and the intellect judges it, but the final choice is ours. True awareness awakens viveka, or discernment, which provides clarity but does not command. We must act rightly, understanding we have no right to judge others, for all actions bring consequences. Life is not easy; we are on a boat in an ocean, seeking the shore, which is the Satguru. The Guru is Parabrahma, beyond all. Do not ask the Guru for worldly things like a job or partner; this is ignorance. Ask only for bhakti, for divine love to fill your heart. This prema is oneness. A true devotee, obedient and without worry, is cared for by the Guru, who provides everything. "After giving the judgment of the intellect, then your awareness awakens. That is very important." "Prem kā pyālā, oh Lord, oh my God, oh my Gurudev Mahāprabhujī, can you fill it, my part of my heart, full of that devotion?" Filming location: Vép, Hungary

The Path of Discipline: Kriyā Anuṣṭhāna and the Inner Chariot

The Kriyā Anuṣṭhāna is a profound sādhanā for spiritual development. This practice brings peace, balance, and self-awareness. The complete discipline lasts three months, requiring strict isolation, silence, and a pure diet. Most practitioners undertake a shorter, condensed version. Success demands rigorous physical and mental preparation, including bodily stillness and dietary control. The ten indriyas, or senses, are like horses pulling the chariot of the body and mind. Their control is essential, as desires and mental modifications are major obstacles. The practice aims to internalize awareness, leading to the perception of inner sounds and, ultimately, a transcendent resonance. Discipline over the senses and avoidance of distracting sensory contact are foundational. "Patañjali said, 'Atha yoga anuśāsanam.' Out of a hundred people, perhaps thirty percent will be successful." "Your body is that city, and you are the king of this kingdom. The senses are your subjects. Do not be their slave." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

Keep your energies pure

This seminar is for purifying energy and retreating the body. Modern life fills us with stress and impure energies from electronics, pollution, and others. We must cleanse these through our practice. Maintain physical space from others to avoid exchanging foreign energies. Use natural materials like kuśa grass or pure cotton on your yoga mat; plastic mats block and distort energy. Wear full, cotton clothing during practice to protect your energy field. Do not force the body; adapt yoga for all ages. Practice prāṇāyāma to clear pollutants. This purification is essential for spiritual progress and overcoming obstacles. "Darkness cannot come towards light. But if this light is out, then darkness is celebrating." "Your body should be covered. What happens is that you are recharging what is called biofeed energy." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

Vairagya and Sadhana

Steady practice corrects our inner energy systems. Yogic kriyā repairs our chakras like an engineer fixes a machine. Modern life creates stress and retreats, but true balance comes from shared presence, not escape. The mind is an unseen server governing everything; its proper function matters greatly. Regular sādhanā at a fixed time establishes a healing biorhythm, leading to deep meditation. Do not practice at the expense of family time. Spiritual ambition without genuine discipline is like a farmer pretending to be a monk; it fails. Authentic practice is humble, consistent, and without expectation of sudden miracles. This preserved ancient knowledge is profound, and your steady, harmonious practice is itself a great achievement. "Anuṣṭhāna means doing some sādhanā to attain perfection." "Too much of anything is not good anywhere." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

Perfections

This gathering is a gurukul of the heart, a family for spiritual learning. Even divine beings like Rāma and Kṛṣṇa studied in a guru's household. Ancient wisdom contained profound science and sense, but modern mentality has lost this reality, causing suffering. Humans were created with divine abilities, but a curtain was placed over this perception to prevent misuse. For example, the yogic power of far vision, or Doordarśan, is now mimicked by television, which requires no sādhana. True vision, like that of a Trikāla Darśī who sees past, present, and future, comes only through purification. We must cleanse impurities of body and mind—māla, vikṣepa, and āvaraṇa—and conquer desires. This retreat's atmosphere is essential for transformation, far beyond what a webcast can provide. Our system integrates all yoga paths, with satsaṅg being supreme for cultivating peace. "Humans are born as embodiments of God, but God found that he made a mistake. Therefore, he took away or hid within them those miracles, abilities, and knowledge." "The past is gone, the future is not here. What is the presence? Like that will be your future." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

The mind is a cheater

The mind’s restless nature and the path of devotion in Kali Yuga. In Kali Yuga, Bhakti Yoga is supreme because strength, time, and knowledge are lacking amid rampant temptations. Two forces, Devi and Asuri Shakti, clash; Asuri Shakti fuels drugs and alcohol. Negative association leads to ruin, right company to upliftment. The inner organ—mind, intellect, memory, ego—is tainted by impurity, distraction, and veiling. The mind is greedy, covetous, restless, and a thief. It shifts moment to moment, ungraspable like a reflection. Attempting to clean the mirror does not clean the face. Like a dog chasing its reflection, the mind brings loss. The mind plays with us; do not follow its fickle dictates. Impressions from many lives harden as stubborn impurities. They cling like stubborn gum, not easily removed by ritual alone. Knowledge and dispassion act as a sour agent to separate them. In this age, only the divine name is the refuge. Repeating the mantra, one crosses the worldly ocean. Bhakti is the easiest path, though other yogas exist. Ultimately, one must take shelter of the Guru. Satsang and devotion bring purification. "Man ke mate na chaliye—do not follow your mind." "Kali Yuga kevala nāma ādhāra, sumira sumira nara, hoya bhava pāra." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

Questions and answers from Vep

Maintain conscious distance to preserve your spiritual energy. Every touch exchanges energy, like a bee transferring pollen between flowers. This exchange can impart impressions or drain vitality. During practice, maintain a space between hands, roughly an arm's length around your body. Sitting on natural materials like a grass mat is preferable to plastic, which may affect your energy field. Modern life exposes you to many energies and radiation. You must protect your core vitality through awareness and natural barriers. Positive relationships allow for touch, but general interaction requires caution. Your accumulated experiences and memories hold energy that must be released. The foundational practices of yoga, prāṇāyāma, and mantra create a protective seal for your being. "Every touch is sensitive, like a touchscreen telephone. Similarly, touch can take your energy or give your energy." "You can forgive; forgiving is easier, but forgetting is not." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

The mercy of Shiva

Śiva is the eternal, unborn consciousness from which all creation arises and into which it dissolves. He is both the creator and the liberator, not a destroyer but a renewing force. All manifested forms, from a hall to the cosmic cycles of yugas, are temporary. The law is Śiva, while the active roles of creation and preservation are undertaken by Brahmā and Viṣṇu, who change with each age. The individual soul researches through countless lifetimes, seeking to awaken from sleep. The human birth is a crucial opportunity; one must cultivate mercy and guard against negative thoughts that can pull consciousness back into lower states. Śiva is ever-present within, as the inner light and the energy in every heartbeat. Through devotion and awareness, the soul can realize its identity as Śiva. "Each and every heartbeat and each and every cell in our body is the energy of Śiva." "One day, Jīva becomes the Śiva."

Memories

Memory is a foundational aspect of life, yet dwelling on the past is a waste of precious time. The past is gone like water that has flowed down a river; you cannot catch it again. Excessive attachment to past memories or to the dead body of a loved one is a sorrow for unreality. To progress spiritually, one must overcome such attachments. The advanced state of Trikāldarśī, seeing past, present, and future, is not easily attained and requires mastering one's own mind and memories first. God has placed security on such knowledge to maintain peace. If gained, this sight must be used with great care and discretion. To develop and maintain good memory, practice yogic postures like Śīrṣāsana that increase blood circulation to the brain and senses. Complement this with concentration and Āyurvedic practices, such as chewing a few soaked almonds daily with milk. A brilliant memory, free from attachment, leads to true bliss. "To think about the past is a waste of time. And wasting time is a sin." "Trikāldarśī means knowing the past, present, and future." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

Science of spirituality

Śivarātri reveals the self-manifest Śiva, the primal sound Oṁkāra, and the path of yoga and satsaṅga. Śiva is Svayambhū, self-made, the nādarūpa parabrahma. Bhajans carry the wisdom of Vedas and Upaniṣads. Yoga āsanas and prāṇāyāma balance body and mind but remain physical. True yoga demands surrender and discipline now—“Athaḥ” means just now, not tomorrow. Health is not everything, yet without it nothing matters. The human body is a rare vehicle for mokṣa. Karmas cannot be purified in one life; desires create pollution. Purity is required physically, mentally, socially, spiritually. Sāttvic nourishment from Āyurveda supports this. Yoga and Āyurveda are two wings to reach Brahmaloka. Satsaṅga grants peace and bliss; ku-saṅga destroys. Company colors character. Citta vṛtti nirodha—control thought waves. Selfless service makes yoga successful. Enter the kingdom of the Lord through sacrifice. “Athaḥ means just now. So don’t think, ‘Tomorrow I will begin my yoga exercise.’” “Enter the kingdom of the Lord through the gate of sacrifice.” Filming location: Vép, Hungary

Shiva has given us the human body

The glory of Śiva and the path to immortality are the theme. Śiva is Mahādeva, supreme, with endless glory, and our souls are His light. He balances divine and demonic forces, but Svargaloka is not immortal. The true aim is Amaraloka, Brahmaloka, our origin. In Mṛtyuloka, the jīva endlessly experiences transient happiness and sorrow. Kali Yuga intensifies pain, division, and ignorance through fighting over impermanent things. The human body is a rare chance; worldly desires are countless, but desire for Brahman is rare. Worldly love ends in pain, like a spider’s web that traps. True love is for Brahmaloka. Impurities from desires infect the subtle body, manifesting as disease. The mind’s spots from countless lives cannot be cleansed by ordinary means. Prayer, saṅkalpa, and guru’s shelter alone purify. Jñāna Agni, the fire of knowledge, burns past karma. Yoga Agni similarly turns karma to ashes. Yoga is not mere āsanas but sādhanā with śama, dama, tapasyā, vairāgya, jñāna, and tyāga. Without these qualities, one is lost. Śiva offers this chance; rise above animal nature and practice sādhanā. “Yoga agni karma dagdhani.” “From this Mṛtyuloka to Brahmaloka, all kinds of desires or joys we think of are just like dirt.” Filming location: Vép, Hungary

Spiritual name is important

The Pañcamukhī Rudrākṣa embodies the mantra Oṁ Namaḥ Śivāya. Distribute it for health and balance. Wear it touching the body, ideally at the neck for the thyroid and vocal cords, or let it hang near the heart. Cleanse it with water while chanting the Tryambakam mantra. This practice harmonizes the physical, mental, and emotional. Giving a Rudrākṣa purifies karma. A spiritual name should align with Vedic astrology. An accurate birth time and place are required to determine the correct initial letter based on the moon's position. This creates a protective influence. The process involves a fee for the astrologer's detailed work. "One Rudrākṣa, a Pañcamukhī Rudrākṣa, distribute it to your friends for their good health, for the balance between emotion and intellect." "Then the astrologer will make your horoscope perfect... the alphabet must be according to your constellation." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

Bhakti

Steady practice and satsang are essential for spiritual progress. Neglecting regular practice, even for a day, leads to significant loss. Initial enthusiasm often fades, replaced by distractions like television, which halt spiritual development. Do not blame God or the teacher for a lack of progress; grace functions alongside personal effort and devotion. Practice must be continuous, with awareness on each breath and the divine name. Spiritual love must grow daily, like a plant or a child in the womb. Satsang is a purifying bundle of energy; avoiding it leads one astray into negative company. Practice without devotion and satsang remains mechanical. Continuity is step-by-step, building the path. This discipline brings holistic development to millions globally. Conferences honor the teacher and promote a culture of peace, which is the true foundation for harmony. "On my each and every breath, I repeat and remember Thy name." "The lucky one, the fortunate one, will go to the satsaṅg." Filming locations: Prague, Central Bohemia, Czech Republic.

Culture gives us the human quality

Culture is the beauty and life of humanity, arising from the foundational education known as saṃskāra. This culture bestows human qualities, spirituality, and awareness. It is expressed through non-violence, peace, harmony, tolerance, and forgiveness. Every creature possesses its own culture, and to be without it is to be lost and unhappy. Culture is life itself. Sanātana Dharma is the eternal principle underlying all existence, not a dogma but the natural law of growth and transformation present in all life, from a seed to the cycles of water. It is the recognition of the one divine essence, Śiva tattva, dwelling within every creature. All conflict arises from division and ignorance of this unifying culture. To create peace, one must respect and follow culture, with agriculture being a vital expression of it, requiring protection from harmful practices. "Where there is a culture, there is a human, and where there is a human, there is a culture." "Sanātana Dharma is not that I believe this God and you believe this God. This kind of fighting is not in Sanātana."

Shiva Tattva

The endless cycle of creation and dissolution guides the soul toward Śiva. Creation, Sṛṣṭi, and dissolution, Vilaya, repeat across Yugas. God incarnates in each age through Yogamāyā. Viṣṇu appears with symbols of blessing and destruction. The cycle cleans the field of existence before Śiva, the Svayambhū, manifests again. Vast scriptural knowledge was largely destroyed, yet an ocean remains. Theoretical knowledge is limited; practice is essential. Countless Yugas have passed. The Jīvātmā, the individual soul present in all life, is Śiva-tattva. This essence multiplies endlessly. Gods perform their duties in a reciprocal play. Through disciplined Sādhanā, especially mantra in Kali Yuga, one can overcome suffering. Earthly life, from womb to old age, is marked by difficulty and attachment, a Tapasyā. The aim is for the individual drop of Jīva to merge with the ocean of Śiva. Sustain life with duty and love, but seek Self-realization. Hold to your path, reject doubt, and use your inner light. Guide future generations on this path to end the cycle of rebirth. "Kali Yuga keval nām ādhāra, sumir sumir narhoi bhavapāra." "So this drop is the Jīva, Śivatattva. And the ocean is Śiva. When this drop falls into the ocean again, the Jīva becomes Śiva." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

Eat for living

The Power of Prāṇa: Vital Energy and Spiritual Freedom. Natural living is lost, and with it vital prāṇa. Forest tribes survive days without food, stay ready to run, while city people weaken. City animals share this depletion. Artificial food and supplements poison the inner system. Natural grains, leaves, and spring water supply all needs. Fasting regenerates, consumes unnecessary matter, builds immunity, and invites prāṇa. Two days without food cause no death. Eat 25%, drink 25%, leave 25% for air. Skip dinner to wake early and meditate well. Junk food and reheated meals block prāṇa. Alcohol is dead energy, moving opposite. Prāṇa is life, the Lord of prāṇas is Prāṇ Nāth. Spirituality goes beyond limited heavens into oneness. Yoga is for body and beyond. Practice āsanas, prāṇāyāma, and meditation with discipline. "Do we live for eating, or do we eat for living?" "If you do not eat for two days, you will become fresh and healthy. Your own body will consume everything that is not necessary." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

Devas and Asuras

The path of prāṇa is the inner churning to reach the nectar within. Prāṇāyāma consists of inhalation, exhalation, and retention; these three occur naturally in everyone. Specific breath techniques produce distinct effects on body, mind, emotion, intellect, and consciousness. The myth of ocean churning is a metaphor: the ocean is existence and consciousness. The spinal column is the mountain; kuṇḍalinī is the snake. Negative and positive qualities are the asuras and devas within, fighting through overthinking. This churning produces nectar, which is immortality located in the Bindu Cakra. Āyurveda originated from this churning, brought by Dhanvantari, an incarnation of Viṣṇu. Viṣṇu later appeared as Mohinī to distribute the nectar, using illusion to give true nectar to devas and a deceptive drink to asuras. One asura sneaked true nectar, was cut in two, and became Rāhu and Ketu. Rāhu vowed to disrupt auspicious events, so propitiation is necessary at gatherings. The nectar is within every being. Through Kriyā, balance is achieved in cakras and prāṇa. Prāṇa leads to Brahmaloka, which is pure energy. Killing or suicide brings bad karma and suffering. The divine is found within through unconditional surrender and devotion. Inner churning awakens good qualities and leads to liberation. “O my friend, what you are searching for outside, you are me. I am within you. My hut is outside the city, but my dwelling is in your breath.” “If you search for me, I will meet you at once; in a single second you will see me.” Filming location: Vép, Hungary

Ujjayi Pranayam

Ujjāyī Prāṇāyāma is a meditation technique that leads to sahaja samādhi and self-inquiry. The practice involves inhaling through both nostrils and exhaling through the mouth slowly. Apply ujjāyī mudrā by pressing the chin toward the chest. Breathe deeply, aware of the breath ascending and descending between the navel and the eyebrow center. Feel fresh cool air on inhalation from Ājñā Cakra to Maṇipūra, and warm air on the lower lip during exhalation. This prāṇāyāma strengthens organs, supplies maximum oxygen, and brings physical health. It calms the vṛttis, making the mind peaceful. The body is like a vessel; the mind is like water within. If the vessel is steady, the mind becomes steady. Mastering the body means mastering the mind. The practice leads to sahaja samādhi, a temporary spontaneous absorption. It deepens one within, feeling one with the self. It is a technique for self-inquiry, ātmā anubhūti. It also develops willpower through saṅkalpa. One should remember the saṅkalpa and pray for protection of the spiritual path. The practice includes relaxing the body, no movement, and normalizing breath after deep cycles. Ultimately, it leads to meditation on the self and peace for all creation. "This kind of prāṇāyāma leads us to sahaja samādhi, spontaneous coming to the samādhi that is temporary." "The body is like a vessel, like a pot. And the mind is like water. If the pot is moving, the water is also moving. If the pot is steady, then the mind is also steady." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

There is prana in every creature

We continue our deep study of prāṇa, the vital force. Modern yoga is often reduced to mere postures and quick certifications, but true yoga is the ancient science of harmonizing body, mind, and soul. Our training aims to create masters, not just teachers. You learn the detailed science of nāḍīs, prāṇāyāma, and the effects of practice on all layers of being. This knowledge comes from the guru lineage, not just intellect. Prāṇa is the singular energy manifesting in all creation—in strength, in healing, and in will. It can be cultivated and directed. This understanding forms the core of authentic yoga teaching. "A yoga class is not a gym where you go, put a coin in a machine, and run there." "Prāṇa is that which enables people to break stone with the hand." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

Vajra Nadi

The role of Vajrā Nāḍī in the network of nerves and distribution of prāṇa is explained. The 72,000 nerves carry prāṇa; energy points align with meridians known from the ṛṣis. A blockage disrupts the nervous system, and prāṇa flow opens it. Modern medicine denies these 72,000 nerves and that Iḍā, Piṅgalā, Suṣumnā extend to Mūlādhāra. Suṣumnā receives cosmic energy through Sahasrāra, but Vajrā Nāḍī controls all nerves and balances Iḍā-Piṅgalā like electrical earthing. A weak Vajrā Nāḍī weakens Iḍā and Piṅgalā, blocking prāṇa and causing cholesterol accumulation that leads to heart or brain attacks. The Maṇipūra Cakra is the body’s center; prāṇa and apāna guide processes from the navel. Prāṇa rejects harmful waste and strengthens Vajrā Nāḍī. Prāṇāyāma opens blockages; Vajrā Nāḍī supports immunity and joints. Vajrāsana after eating aids digestion through Vajrā Nāḍī. Immunity originates at the navel, where nectar resides. The seat of sound is in the navel; creation arises through sound guided by prāṇa. Vajrā Nāḍī functions as the root of a tree, starting from the big toe and second toe. Postures like Tāḍāsana, Crow Walk, Vīrāsana, Vajrāsana, and others practiced daily for three months improve immunity. Candra-bhedana and Sūrya-bhedana prāṇāyāma purify the nerves. Yogic science concerns the ātmā, not merely the physical body. The Satguru speaks within, conveying this rare knowledge. "When the Vajrā Nāḍī does not function properly, then Iḍā or Piṅgalā becomes weaker. And then the prāṇa, which should flow through these two, slowly becomes blocked." "Prāṇa has two functions: one is to reject all harmful things from the body, and second, it strengthens the Vajrā Nāḍī." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

Prana and Kundalini

The Vajranāḍī is the foundational energy channel governing immunity and consciousness. Prāṇa flows through 72,000 nerves, with cosmic energy entering via the Sahasrāra and distributed by the Suṣumnā, Iḍā, and Piṅgalā. The Vajranāḍī, originating between the big and second toes, is the root stabilizing this entire system. It must be controlled, akin to an elephant guided by a mahout's ankuśa. Sitting in Vajrāsana activates this channel, impacting the toes, ankles, knees, and hips. The Vajranāḍī connects to the Mūlādhāra, where the primary nāḍīs meet. Energy centers in the foot soles reflect the entire body's health; damaging them harms the whole system. Chakras are arranged from the feet upward: Earth, Vegetation, Animal, then the five human chakras, followed by Ājñā, Bindu, Sahasrāra, and Brahma. All function through prāṇa. The body is sacred; tattoos damage the subtle energy channels. Proper footwear and walking on acupressure surfaces maintain the foot chakras and overall vitality. "Vajranāḍī maintains our immunity. Vajranāḍī balances the consciousness." "Your body is a holy body, and you should bring this as it is."

Three levels of the consciousness and prana

The nature of prāṇa and consciousness is explored. Consciousness shifts through waking, deep sleep, and dream states. The precise mechanism and the role of prāṇa in these transitions are subtle. Mastery over the dream state is a path toward samādhi, achieved through specific practices like yoga nidrā. Prāṇa is the vital guide, yet it is ultimately indefinable; it must be directly experienced like the taste of ghee. Spiritual realization is beyond intellectual explanation. Ayurveda, the philosophy of life, is fundamentally based on prāṇa. Practices like prāṇāyāma and yoga awaken the marma points and vital energies within the body. Yoga is a universal discipline for well-being, belonging to no single religion. The principle of non-violence, especially protecting creatures like the cow, is emphasized as a human duty. "Similarly, it is not easy to explain to you samādhi." "Prana is a width. Prana and the soul are very much in oneness." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

Awakening of the consciousness

Consciousness is pure and cannot be manipulated. It manifests in three states. The waking state, jagrata, involves awareness of the external world. A deeper awakening is Self-Realization, where one knows the ātman. The deep sleep state, suṣupti, is essential for rest, yet a subtle awareness of being asleep remains. The dream state, svapnāvasthā, involves the astral body traveling independently of the physical form. Observing the transition between these states reveals pure awareness. Prāṇa is the life force linking all bodies and awakening consciousness. Proper practice purifies this energy without discomfort. Money is not illusion; it is a form of Lakṣmī to be used wisely. Illusion, or māyā, is ignorance and confusion, not a person. "One awakened can awake all, and if all are sleeping, then all will be dying." "When the death comes, that time, in that second, is like a mahā-ānanda, a Liberation from the unpleasant to the pleasant." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

How prana is functioning

The strength of prāṇa and the law of karma govern our life. Depression arises when awareness falls deep, creating feelings of hopelessness or guilt. The law of karma states you cannot run from problems; suicide does not solve them. One must go through difficulties, surrender, and pray for forgiveness. Do not lose self-confidence; like a tree that regrows, strength remains. Open your inner problems like a book; trust that God takes the devotee's destiny. Then dawn rises in your consciousness, the sun will rise again, and a clear path appears. Karma gives lessons; it is not bad, but our actions can be. The physical body is a chariot; the mind controls the horses, but inside sits the Ātmā with Viveka, the wise advisor. Viveka provides the light of knowledge. Prāṇa is the force nourishing physical and mental bodies. Strong prāṇa means fearlessness and truth. Be aware of your karma, which leads to destiny. Every thought, word, and deed creates karma through body, mind, speech, and resources. The fruits of action come in time. Practice sādhanā together; it provides energy and motivation. Great saints keep their vows. Prāṇa leads us; good prāṇa brings good thoughts, while negative prāṇa leads to anger or depression. Trust in God is the immortal fruit; it means trust in thyself. "Committing suicide does not mean the problem is solved. This is something one must know." "Karma is something which gives us a lesson; karma is not bad. What is bad is our own action." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

Purify your prana

The nature of prāṇa is difficult to explain. Prāṇa is life, distinct from oxygen. When the soul leaves the body, the prāṇa departs as well; the body is declared dead. These two are very close, perhaps one within the other. Once prāṇa leaves, it cannot return—like water in a flowing river. That specific presence is gone. The departed soul travels at high speed; connection remains only through memory and feeling. Prāṇa is omnipresent like space, while the soul moves within it. Through practices like prāṇāyāma, resonance moves from the navel to the crown. This resonance is prāṇa. Our prayers and energy, sent through prāṇa, cannot change a soul's destiny but can grant freedom and affect its astral path. Prāṇa is the miracle. Some beings demonstrate total control over it, like a sādhu unharmed in fire. Ultimately, prāṇa is Ātmā—omnipresent. The goal is to purify personal prāṇa and connect it to the Cosmic Prāṇa. This is Yoga. Surrender is essential. "Prāṇa is life. But oxygen is also life. No oxygen, no life. Yet, oxygen is different and prāṇa is different." "Prāṇa is ātmā. Ātmā is everywhere, omnipresent." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

Pranayam brings you close to your soul

Prāṇāyāma is the spiritual science of life force. Prāṇa is the universal source of life, given freely by the divine to all creatures. True spirituality is equal vision towards all beings, not confined to religion. Humanitarian concepts often discriminate, focusing solely on humans while permitting harm to animals. All life is interconnected; every creature possesses prāṇa and intelligence to seek it. Our physical health and mental state depend on the quality of prāṇa we cultivate through breath, nourishment, and environment. A vegetarian diet supports good prāṇa. Physical exercises and yogic āsanas cultivate and distribute this energy. Prāṇāyāma directly supplies high-quality prāṇa, purifying the body and mind. Clean the body's doors—mouth and nose—to receive it. Happiness, kindness, and love are manifestations of prāṇa. Preserve natural ecosystems and practice non-violence to maintain the world's prāṇic balance. Seek peaceful places with clean air to support this practice. "Love each and every entity, if not more, then at least that much, as much as you love thyself." "Happiness is prāṇa, kindness is prāṇa, love is prāṇa, good words are prāṇa, everything."

The way Gurudev is teaching

True spiritual knowledge arises from practice and the Guru's grace, not from books or intellect alone. This wisdom flows through an unbroken lineage. The master, like a tree, provides shelter without seeking followers. Many practitioners are lost because they lack a true master or fail to follow instructions. Mere theory is worthless compared to practice. The disciple's growth depends on adhering to the Guru's word. The master acts as a transformer, carefully tuning spiritual power to the disciple's capacity. Doubt severs this connection. The disciple must never correct the master, for the master's word transforms all to righteousness. Final liberation comes from unwavering attentiveness, where the soul's focus at death determines its future state. "A ton of theory is nothing compared to a gram of practice." "Where your attention is at all times, there your soul goes."

Pranayama and spirituality

The science of prāṇa and the practice of Kriyā govern the journey of consciousness. Prāṇa and Apāna are two forces within the body. Their union in the Maṇipūra chakra during sound vibration allows consciousness to ascend. This pure prāṇa flow merges the Iḍā and Piṅgalā channels into the Suṣumnā, like rivers becoming one. This current transforms into Nāda, the resonant sound that is ultimate reality. At life's end, the soul's direction is determined by final attachments and accumulated karma. If mantra and pure devotion are present, it proceeds directly to the Sahasrāra. The initiated Kriyā establishes a sacred but fragile connection. Neglecting practice or embracing negativity severs this thread, placing one at a perilous spiritual precipice. Practice is the inner engineering of the body's mechanisms through Prāṇāyāma and pure living. Purify the self to master the self. "Prāṇa and Apāna unite and bring that consciousness through the Suṣumnā Nāḍī towards the Sahasrāra Chakra." "If the mantra is there, if pure thoughts are there, devotion is there, it proceeds directly to the Sahasrāra." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

Prana is life energy

Prāṇa is the vital force sustaining life beyond apparent death. A young man declared dead after a cobra bite was placed in the Gaṅgā, yet returned after fourteen years. His prāṇa entered a deep samādhi, halting breath so water could not enter his lungs, preserving life. Similarly, a yogī in the Himalayas survives encased in ice, sustained by prāṇa drawn from the elements without breath. Where the soul resides, prāṇa is present, and where prāṇa exists, there is no death. The sage Vālmīki sat in meditation for years as termites built a mound around him, kept alive by prāṇa focused in the Sahasrāra Cakra through silent mantra repetition. Another man, angry at God, refused to work after seeing an ant fed within a sealed rock. He rejected discovered treasure, insisting providence deliver it to his home, which later occurred through a thief's actions, teaching trust in divine timing. Through prāṇāyāma and mantra, prāṇa ascends to the Sahasrāra, guided by grace. "Where the soul is there, the prāṇa is there. When prāṇa is there, the soul is there. And when the soul is there, death is not there." "What is in your kismat, you will get it. Do good karma."

Chandra Bhedan Pranayam

Prāṇāyāma is a vital science for harmonizing body, mind, and soul. Many practitioners are unfamiliar with yogic terms like prāṇāyāma, mistaking yoga for mere physical exercise. A complete system includes āsanas, breathwork, and meditation for holistic health. Prāṇa is life force, inhaled through the entire body, not just the nostrils. The mind's principle is the moon, symbolizing emotion and change. Prāṇāyāma practice begins with the left nostril, associated with the iḍā nāḍī and the moon, to calm emotions, reduce anxiety, and prevent psychic blockages. This practice balances the subtle energies, supports heart health, and develops concentration. Proper technique requires a straight posture without shoulder movement. Mastery leads to deeper practices like svara yoga, aligning breath with spiritual awareness. "Prāṇāyāma is life. When we inhale through the left nostril, why do we begin with the left? The left nostril is called the moon, balancing the moon." "Prāṇāyāma with the left nostril. Learn first step by step. It controls our emotions. It controls our everything, the restlessness." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

Go back to Nature

The body is a sacred abode composed of five elements, housing mind, awareness, and soul. Fear of death warns to take care. The soul fears departure because it feels comfortable here; we do not know if happiness awaits after death. So love and care for this body. Feed it healthy food, pure water, good milk. Quit alcohol except for medicinal use, as somarasa from the ocean churning is acceptable. Prāṇa nourishes through breath and consumption. Nature offers prāṇa; trees give oxygen. Come to nature, do not destroy it. Practice prāṇāyāma: feel the breath, relax, become one with nature. Consciously expand the lungs. The body is the true house; keep it clean and natural. Youth clubs should avoid alcohol and meat, offering positive songs and activities. Meditate on the So’ham mantra. The self is indescribable, pure, beyond space. Serve that divine self. "Do not think of dying. Do not think of leaving this beautiful world and this body." "The body is our house. Keep your body nice, keep it clean, and nicely decorated, so that inside and outside you feel pleasant." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

Kayakalapa

Prāṇa is the vital force in all existence. Everything lives from prāṇa. Water needs prāṇa to flow and not stagnate. A sādhu should be moving, not attached to one place. Yet, it is also said water should stay in one place but be deep, like an ocean. Thus, a sādhu should also stay in one place in solitude, withdrawing to a high level. Every blade of grass, the earth, and even stones need prāṇa. Through prāṇāyāma, we gain health and long life. The technique of Kāya Kalpa can regenerate the body. One must build a hut from bricks made of grass and mud, plastered inside with specific cow dung. Sleep on a grass mat, meditate, do prāṇāyāma, and eat sāttvic food with no grains. Surround the hut with greenery. Use no technology, only a rudrākṣa mālā. This natural energy regenerates the body. The speciality of such a house is that it is cool in summer and warm in winter. Have a cow nearby for protection; its milk is medicine. Prāṇāyāma cleans the body's impurities. A sattvic lifestyle leads to long life, clear thoughts, and awareness until the last minute. "Prāṇa is life, and life is prāṇa." "Kāya Kalpa is living healthy."

Practicing pranayam

Prāṇāyāma is the technique to calm the restless mind and achieve concentration. The vṛttis, or restless thoughts, prevent meditation. You cannot control these thoughts directly. By controlling desires and expectations through prāṇāyāma, the vṛttis are calmed. This practice involves focusing on the breath and the center of the chest. When performed correctly, it purifies the mind, diminishing rajas and tamas to reveal sattvic clarity. This leads to deeper states of dhāraṇā, dhyāna, and samādhi. The body contains 72,000 nerves which distribute prāṇa, the vital energy. A complete, unblemished body is ideal for this energy flow, as intentional marks like tattoos disrupt its balance. This network of nerves supports all physical and conscious functions. Prāṇāyāma purifies these channels, leading to higher consciousness. The awakening of kuṇḍalinī, a latent energy at the base of the spine, occurs through this purification, not physical manipulation. Negative emotions like jealousy and hatred, forms of rāga and dveṣa, must be eradicated as they consume the individual. According to the law of karma, negative thoughts directed at others ultimately harm the thinker, while one's spiritual light benefits those who think positively. The Guru is realized as the supreme consciousness, the Ātmā present in all creation. Seeing the Guru in this way removes duality and leads to unity. "Prāṇāyāma is that which controls the vṛttis." "Through prāṇāyāma, finally, connecting to these two nāḍīs, iḍā and piṅgalā." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

Pranayam and peace

Prāṇāyāma leads the practitioner through peace to concentration, meditation, and Samādhi. During prāṇāyāma, the vṛttis realize deep peace. This brings dhāraṇā, complete awareness of one object. Concentration is like a steady candle flame. From it comes dhyāna, merging into oneness with the object. Knowledge, knower, and object unite, beginning Samādhi. Samādhi resembles deep sleep, where the soul rests. But meditation offers more than everyday sleep. It is not achieved by expecting or forcing. Just be, and techniques will lead there. Prāṇāyāma purifies body and brain. It develops concentration and joy in the heart. The mantra sustains the flow, like a waterfall from above. Realize the ātmā in all beings. Sacrifice kāma, krodha, and other vices. Prāṇāyāma raises prāṇa to the sahasrāra cakra. This brings Brahmānanda. Practice systematically in Yoga in Daily Life. "Peace and bliss are the result of the satsaṅg." "In meditation, there is more than that. That is called everyday samādhi." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

Prana in food

Prāṇa is the vital essence sustained through breath and nourishment. Prāṇāyāma regulates this life force. Do not practice breath retention without months of preparatory inhalation and exhalation, as it harms the respiratory system. This exercise fills the body's tissues with prāṇa, whose deficiency causes aging. Physical postures should enhance prāṇa flow, not deplete it through strain. True nourishment is fresh, sāttvic food containing great prāṇa, like fruits and vegetables. Avoid alcohol, old food, and tāmasic items like aged cheese, which diminish vitality. Health is built, not bought. Control your senses, especially taste. Practice āsanas and prāṇāyāma for about two hours daily. Haṭha Yoga's six techniques—Netī, Dhautī, Bastī, Naulī, Trāṭak, and Kapālabhātī—purify the body. Āsanas alone are not Haṭha Yoga; they belong to Rāja Yoga, which requires ethical observances. Yoga transcends body and mind; these practices repair the body for that journey. The Guru is essential for true realization. "Prāṇāyāma means 'āyāma'—exercise or regulation. Like āsanas are yoga Vyāyāma, this Vyāyāma is for every joint, muscle, ligament, and tissue." "Yoga is beyond the body and mind. These practices are for control, to repair your body and your path to reach yoga." Filming location: Vép, Hungary