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Questions about the krya, the breathing, etc.

The right time for Kriyā is determined, and readiness is shown through diligent daily practice of one's existing mantra. Complete yogic breathing follows a specific wave-like motion from the stomach to the chest. For deep purification, follow the established techniques and eat only when genuinely hungry to preserve digestive strength. Eating a small amount before a meal can dampen the digestive fire, leading to poor digestion. True hunger makes simple food taste delightful. Controlling eating habits allows the body to purify itself. The body's natural purification is hindered by constant consumption. Mastery comes from consistent practice and disciplined living. "Eat when you are hungry." "If we can control our eating habits, the body will be purified." Filming location: Debrecen, Hungary

Real devotion and devotion from greediness -- who can see GOD, for whom GURUDEVA appears?

A night of intense devotion reveals the difference between temporary emotion and true spiritual seeking. We observed an anniversary with all-night prayer. Around forty-five people fasted and wept with longing. I retired to my room for mantra practice. In the early morning, I received a vision. I was asked what I wished for. I expressed a wish and asked if it could be granted. The reply was that it was being granted now and also given to all those praying. A statement was made that they were not true devotees, only crying in that moment, and that nearly none would remain. Years later, I reflected and challenged this, citing their all-night recitation, weeping, love, and fasting. The response was that it was their greed and ego, not a prayer for liberation, and that they would not be thankful either. Indeed, out of those forty-five, perhaps only five or three remain. The lesson is that when you come to your master, do not come temporarily. "They are not devotees. They are crying only now. You will see very soon nearly none of them will be here with you." "It is their greediness and their ego. They are not praying for mokṣa. They will not be thankful to you either." Filming location: Debrecen, Hungary

Spiritual practice and love. Don't miss the Satsang -- but the Satsang should be SATSANG!

The spiritual heart is a field cultivated through compassion and watered by the wisdom of satsang. Compassion makes the field green, but it dries without wisdom's rain. Satsang provides this nectar, a well of intuition and motivation. True satsang consists of the Guru's words and teachings. The harvest yields fruits of knowledge, humility, and love. The senses, like workers, gather these crops. One must be like a bee drawn to nectar, automatically going to satsang without complaint or invitation. The harvested wisdom must be collected within the heart and intellect. This gain must be shared with others through satsang, not hoarded, for it requires flow. Discipline is essential to avoid bad company and protect this harvest. Realization comes through following the Guru's word. Life is for self-realization, supported by practices for health and balance, though the ultimate goal transcends them. "It is said it doesn’t matter how far or difficult the path is, but never miss the satsaṅg." "Those who have mantra, those who are pure in their heart... they are concentrated on those crops, going automatically to satsaṅg." Filming location: Debrecen, Hungary

What is the real aim of the human life? Oh man, the creator designed everything for you -- be conten

Human life has a singular purpose: to attain Self-Realization. Many sorrow over life, but why worry? Who gave you life arranges all you deserve. Be content and accept destiny. The body is an instrument; do not use it only for physical desires. Ignorant ones concentrate on these desires. The wise know desires lead to destruction, preventing Self-Knowledge. Without practice, theory is nothing. You may repeat miserable lives. Do not think you will always be born human. You must deserve heaven; this is an unchangeable truth. Therefore, use the intellect for spiritual education, not merely for animal-like activities. Find a true guide and follow one path without changing. To follow, you must root out desire and anger. Purify the body's field through discipline. Cultivate it with daily practice. When the heart is pure, the guide gives the mantra. Without it, practice cannot succeed. Repeat the mantra constantly; it is spiritual currency that goes with you. Let no breath be empty of it. Practice diligently, but not as a mindless routine. When concentration is needed for work, you may set it aside. "Jo dega choṭī, vo dega roṭī"—Who gave the peak will give the food. "Kāma krodha ko durhatau"—remove desire and anger far away. Filming location: Debrecen, Hungary

Spiritual motivation and the understanding of the birth, growing, and death

The goal of human life is self-realization. We inhabit a mortal world of constant coming and going, bound by a force like a magnet. All beings share the same basic elements and the immortal ātmā, yet individual souls carry distinct destinies shaped by karma. We journey through cycles of rebirth, experiencing union and painful separation, which deepens our attachment to this world. We accept the body's birth and growth but resist its inevitable death. While the body is mortal, the ātmā is immortal; the soul functions temporarily to experience the universe. Death is an inescapable certainty for all, a change the ātmā does not fear, for the individual soul merely changes its bodily dress. The ultimate purpose is to return to the origin of changeless, supreme bliss, a realization possible through the cultivated human intellect. "Destiny is the result, the fruit, the production of our karma." "Death for the ātmā does not mean anything. This jīvātmā, this individual soul, is just changing its dress." Filming location: Debrecen, Hungary

We have to maintain our wellbeing ourselves

Maintain your own well-being; outer help is merely a walking stick. Whether healthy or unhealthy, stressed or depressed, only you can help yourself. External aid is supplemental, like a walking stick that cannot walk for you. When feeling exhausted, stressed, or anxious, meditate. Concentrate on the breath, through which cosmic energy enters and you radiate energy. Think you are surrounded by energy. Walk and feel yourself within energy and light. Repeat your mantra. Feel the divine presence. Relaxing your body and breath while imagining energy helps immediately. Food, people, and trees are all full of energy. This energy is from you. "Everything is full of energy. And this energy is from you." "May God bless you with all good things, and may all problems disappear with this year." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

How to practice, what to eat, how to live for your health?

A dietary regimen for regulating blood pressure and health over ten months. Adhere to a fruit and vegetable diet, a phalāhāra. Fast weekly. Eat any fruits, limiting bananas. Consume abundant salad. Tofu is limited. Nuts and seeds are permitted in moderation. Avoid potatoes, grains, bread, and most milk products; only milk and yogurt are allowed. Eat boiled vegetables without spices. Potatoes are allowed only once weekly; avoid rice. Eat a handful of dāl daily. This practice, a kind of kāyaka chalana, will lower blood pressure, balance cholesterol, and make you feel lighter. Drink plenty of water and juice. Exercise regularly. Follow this diet for three weeks yearly for major disease prevention. An Ayurvedic principle states to eat all six tastes daily, consuming sweet first. Eating sweet ten minutes before a meal allows insulin to utilize it effectively, preventing sickness. "Following this, you will see blood pressure decrease significantly and cholesterol balance." "Eating sweet last can gradually lead to type 2 diabetes." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

Intellect and wisdom

Wisdom is the container; intellect is its content. No complete cure for Parkinson's exists, but vitamin C, fruits, and a high vitamin intake can slow its progression. For fear, panic, or brain imbalance: increase vitamin C and practice Prāṇāyāma. Yoga Nidrā is also very beneficial, though improvement takes time. A daily regimen of honey, lemon juice, almond paste, and Badeva paste in room-temperature water, taken on an empty stomach, helps regenerate the system and relax brain tension. "more vitamin C and Prāṇāyāma. Also, Yoga Nidrā is very good." "This will help regenerate the system and relax the tension released from the brain." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

The king also have to follow the law

The Holy Rāmāyaṇa is a story of divine principles and human ethics. It centers on God Rāma, the ideal being who follows ethical principles and keeps his promises. The narrative includes the loyalty of his family. A teaching story is shared about a king of dharma, Dharmarāja, who declared himself above the law. A master then struck this king three times with a stick called Dharmadaṇḍa, demonstrating that dharma itself punishes those who stray from it. This stick represents the enforcement of principle. Dharmarāja is described as the king of dharma and liberation, who invites beings back. Yamarāja is described as the king of adharma and the dead, who forcibly takes beings away. The lesson is that ethical law applies to everyone. "Daṇḍa means two things: punishment and punishment. Dharma will daṇḍa you; dharma will punish you." "Dharmarāja comes to invite you... When Yamarāja comes, he does not say, 'You please, I'm begging you'; he pulls you." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

Be careful, several things can mislead you

The mind's tyranny enslaves us to predictable cycles of suffering. We recognize its patterns yet remain powerless against its next specific creation. Addiction illustrates this bondage, where a promise of reform is broken by evening, driven by the mind's companions: greed, selfishness, and desire. These forces equate producing alcohol to producing drugs, with devastating societal consequences. This condition originates from Kali Yuga's entry into human consciousness, where money became god. The mind's destructive potential is a dormant fire within, like a volcano under snow; when awakened, it melts all resistance. We remain slaves to its cravings until death, where the mind departs only to await the next life. "Kali Yuga entered our mind as greediness, selfishness, and desires." "This mind will turn you into ashes." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

Repetition is necessary in order to prevent forgetting

Remembrance is essential for spiritual development. Repetition is the circulation of life. We know reality yet forget, repeating mistakes, bound by saṃsāra. Our inner instrument, the antaḥkaraṇa, requires daily purification like a room. It consists of mind, intellect, ego, and consciousness. The mind, with its desires, dominates life and can be friend or enemy. One must not be enslaved by it. The true Self is the sovereign king. Discernment, Viveka, is the inner guide and the intellect's highest function. The intellect must awaken to Viveka's truth. "Repetition is circulation. That is life." "As long as you are a slave of your mind, you will not achieve anything." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

Dharma sometimes makes the master and disciple live and work in a physical distance

Disciples are like plants that thrive when replanted. Being sent away is not a sign of disfavor but of love and necessity for growth and service. Physical distance is nothing; being far can bring you nearer. For divine work, five principles are essential: knowledge, detachment, willpower, renunciation, and devotion. Renounce personal glory and act only for the Guru. A true ascetic travels lightly, carrying only the scriptures and a traditional copper water pot, a symbol of simple, dedicated life. "When I die, look into my eyes; mutely they will say, 'I will be dying.'" "As far as you will be, the nearer you will be to Me." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

The last words of Holy Guruji

The final teaching is to cease unnecessary worry and accept what will be. One who receives the Guru's blessing becomes a Guru. Realizing this truth confirms it. Just as salt cannot become sugar, each being has an inherent nature. Therefore, do not fear. What is destined will occur regardless. A story illustrates this: a train carrying Mahatma Gandhi split in the mountains. As his carriage rolled backward, his secretary panicked about dying. Gandhi instructed him to write and utilize the present moment instead. Suffering in anticipation is a waste of time; one should engage in worthwhile action now. Thus, the instruction is to not worry. "Utilize the time now. So what will happen, will happen." "Your true pride, don’t worry, don’t worry, don’t worry... don’t worry." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

Which is the best mantra?

The essence of all mantras is the Guru's word. This instruction is the foundation for spiritual development and liberation. The Master's directive, whether a command or a prohibition, is the operative mantra for the disciple. All genuine scriptures convey this same essential teaching. Yet, scriptures also warn of deceitful influences that cause suffering, akin to destructive forces within sacred narratives. Therefore, one is instructed to seek the company of truth. Service to the Guru is proclaimed as supremely valuable. Ultimately, liberation is rooted solely in the Guru's grace. "Maṁtra mūlaṁ guruvākyaṁ." "Mokṣamūlaṁ guru-kṛpā." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

Rainwater harvesting program and the neem

The neem tree is a divine gift for health and purity, supporting sustainable development and water projects. We harvest its leaves in a pollution-free zone, drying them in the shade to preserve their essence. The powder protects against viruses and builds immunity when a small amount is consumed daily. For external use, water soaked with neem leaves cleanses the skin and hair beautifully. It can be applied directly to wounds to aid healing. Neem purifies the blood, aids oral health, and can help regulate sugar levels, though its effect on blood pressure varies individually. It disinfects the body and home, serving as a natural cleaner. A paste made from the powder makes an excellent skin mask. Using neem supports holistic well-being and environmental projects. "Consuming a quarter teaspoon of neem leaf powder daily protects against viruses and seasonal flu." "For a wound that does not heal, apply neem powder directly to see its miraculous effect." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

Committed young people will become the messengers of wisdom

To master spiritual texts, one must dedicate their life to studying the original Sanskrit. Translations are insufficient, as they lose the original essence. I offer a twelve-year program of study for this purpose. This requires a total life commitment, interrupting all other activities and relationships. Such dedication is rare. If you make this decision, you will become a great messenger of wisdom and light for the world. Financial support can be arranged. Half-knowledge is dangerous; only complete dedication suffices. "Translation always loses some original quality; it becomes second-hand." "Half-knowledge is dangerous; half-knowledge is dangerous." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

Meaning of the Guru Purnima

Guru Pūrṇimā is a day of profound spiritual connection. Fortunate are those united with the Master, while those who merely fear or forget the day are unfortunate. The guru principle is immortal and supreme. On this day, rise early, bathe, and listen to the Guru Gītā. Perform worship and prayer, partake of blessed food, and practice mantras. Maintain positive speech and thought. In the evening, cleanse again, prepare a meal as an offering, and attend or organize a gathering. If not possible, listen to devotional songs, read sacred texts, and meditate. We will be together in spirit. "Fortunate are those who can be with the Master on this day." "The guru-tattva is immortal, the highest, and that is sanātana." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

Why should not we eat eggs?

Eggs are not considered suitable for a pure, spiritual diet. They are not vegetarian or a milk product, but a life form possessing tamas guṇa, the quality of inertia and impurity. What spoils quickly is considered impure, and eggs spoil even faster than fish. Consuming them affects one's consciousness; it is said eating one egg can disrupt proper meditation for ten days. Ethically, modern egg production causes suffering. Hens are confined, forced to overproduce eggs through chemical means. For a hen, an egg is a potential embryo. This industrial process violates ethical principles of non-harm and purity. "I have heard that Paramahaṁsa Yogānanda... said if you eat one egg, you cannot meditate properly for ten days." "For a hen, the egg is an embryo, and to force a hen to produce so many eggs... is contrary to ethical principles." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

Cooperation of the master and disciple

A master's hasty astral journey reveals the interdependence of teacher and disciple. A siddha hears a devotee's prayer from a sinking ship. He urgently projects his astral body to help but exits incorrectly. He cannot re-enter his physical body because he forgot his exit point. His disciple astral projects to guide him back. The master then names the disciple Nābhājī. This Nābhājī later authored the Bhaktamālā, chronicling saints' lives. These saints possessed nothing but a practice blanket. The narrative notes India's past sanctity due to its many saints. The relationship is emphasized: a master may forget, but the disciple must remember the teaching. "Gurudev, if you cannot save me from this ocean, then how will you save me from the ocean of Māyā?" "The Master may forget, but the disciple must not forget." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

Be the channel between God and people

The greatest gift is sharing spiritual knowledge, for it preserves wisdom beyond one's own life. Yoga in Daily Life is a complete, global spiritual system, not merely physical practices. Teaching it channels spiritual energy drawn from our lineages, ultimately from Mahāprabhujī. When you impart this knowledge with conscious awareness and mantra, you become an instrument for that divine light and love to flow through you to others. Knowledge must be used and shared; if kept stagnant, it is forgotten, but when given freely, it is continually renewed. "If you do not give your knowledge, this knowledge will disappear with your death." "Like a water wheel: as much water you take out, always comes the new." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

The definition of Yoga -- where there is balance there is no suffering

Yoga is the universal principle of balance, the uniting force between all things, from consciousness to matter. Without this balance, suffering arises. The word itself derives from "yoke," the device that balances two oxen. All cosmic elements exist in this equilibrium, which produces harmony. For humanity, balance means shared understanding, ending conflict. Intellect disrupts balance; practice creates harmony. Harmony yields unity, and unity yields power. This same principle of balance, harmony, and union must apply to the human being—integrating body, mind, emotion, and intellect. Yoga is not a narrow subject but a uniting power present in every atom. "Yoga means the balancing principle." "Where there is unity, there is power. Where there is duality, there is no power." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

Live together in harmony and love -- the old and young people should be in harmony

A teacher of completeness is one who gives knowledge onward, for a well does not drink its own water. To teach selfishly ensures failure, as the knowledge will disappear. Therefore, develop discipline with your knowledge and do not search for mistakes in others. The mistake is in you. Generations inevitably fail to understand each other; those who are older must learn to give the key to their treasure to the young before they are declared ready for the old-age home. The threshold of being considered old decreases rapidly, yet the young possess greater enduring capacity and power. They have learned much and must be brought forward to become teachers themselves, giving the knowledge onward under the guidance of experienced instructors, all living in harmony under one umbrella. "The well does not drink its own water—it gives it onward." "Do not search for mistakes in others. The mistake is in you." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

Give freedom to everyone

Support one another in cooperation, not competition. In small towns, maintain one center to prevent jealousy. In large cities, centers may exist in different districts. If a student's schedule does not align with your class, refer them to another center offering the same instruction. Commercial interest is not inherently wrong; money is a tool for establishing more ashrams. The essential practice is for teachers to freely refer students to one another. Do not try to keep people only for yourself; give them freedom. This approach serves the interest of yoga and the deathless life. Maintain the quality, philosophy, and spirituality. Uphold your own condition to be worthy of giving the light. Do not count people, but count the quality. "Money itself is not wrong. What is wrong is how we utilize it." "Do not count the people, but count the quality." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

Visitors from the Washingon Ashram

The community extends its welcome to distant members who have traveled for connection. We are joined by companions from a distant place who also gather regularly. Upon learning that travel to their region would not occur this year, they have journeyed here for a brief visit. Among them is a foundational supporter of that distant community. This individual is recognized as one of its strongest pillars. She will now offer a devotional song for the assembly. "Among them is one of the strong pillars of our Washington Āshram, indeed one of its strongest pillars: Jaya Devī." "She will now sing one bhajan for us." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

The responsibility of the Yoga in daily life teacher

With this diploma, the light and yoga life are transmitted to you. You now carry the responsibility of an instructor. People will place their trust in you; do not disappoint that confidence. Be helpful, kind, and good, staying within your capacity. Work under that spiritual shelter for success. You have the freedom to teach globally within this fellowship while maintaining quality. Your practice now truly begins. Those who come to you do so with confidence, like passengers trusting a pilot. It is our duty to care for all who come to us, for every practitioner and aspirant. "Be helpful, be kind, be good, and do not go beyond your capacity." "Imagine a large airplane where many people board with the confidence that they have a very good pilot." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

In an emergeny you have to turn to a doctor and follow her/his advice

Illness is a signal that your way of life must change. Your willpower is essential. In an emergency, follow a doctor's prescribed treatment, such as chemotherapy, to survive. Alcohol is a dangerous drug causing immense outer and inner damage; do not be addicted. Support your body by consuming fresh juices and raw foods. Ultimately, we must all die; the problem is not death but how to die. We pray not to suffer, yet the body will one day become a burden we cannot escape. The solution is to accept it. "It is a signal from the higher planets—a sign from the higher realms—that your way of life must change." "The problem is how to die. We pray that we will not suffer." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

Can someone practicing yoga become ill?

Illness arises from both modern systemic causes and karmic destiny, requiring acceptance and a dual approach to healing. Modern diseases like cancer are increasingly common, affecting even those with healthy habits. This is due to the entire modern system, including pollution, pesticides, and stress, which diminish our immunity. It is also the karma of being born in this age. Therefore, one must accept illness and seek treatment. Do not deny modern medical science, such as chemotherapy or operations, which can save lives. Simultaneously, turn to nature for prevention and healing. Seek healthy food, water, and air. Incorporate specific natural remedies and consider dietary shifts. Ultimately, you must become your own doctor through conscious living. "Your healthy way of life has protected you and given you a long life." "Prevention is better than treatment." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

Do everything with the consciousness of "Naham Karata" -- when God is residing in your consciousness

When God resides in your consciousness, your speech and writing are kind. Those with God within never speak harshly, while those with the devil express jealousy and anger. A moody person is poor; do not shift your mood. Be kind, humble, and a good helper. Giving love is yoga in daily life. Teachers who show individual care, like asking "How are you?", attract many. A young waiter hated a certain president at a gathering. Before taking a drink, the president smiled, touched his shoulder, and asked kindly if he was tired, calling him a good, strong man. For months, the waiter spoke only of this president's kindness, contrasting it with his own president's arrogance, who ignored him holding a heavy tray. This shows you can change anyone for the better through kindness. Everyone needs love, for life is love. Maintain the world with love and attention. Success lies in discipline and kindness. When you are kind, God speaks through you, and you are happy. Open a small window of your heart to others, and you will receive a millionfold in return. "Life is love. Where there is no love, there is no life." "Open a little window of your heart toward others, and you will receive a millionfold in return." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

Mantra is the spiritual union of the Master and disciple

A mantra is a lifelong spiritual commitment, not a temporary practice. It forges an unbreakable spiritual union between Master and disciple, distinct from any physical bond. This initiation is for your entire future, guiding you on both the physical and astral planes. Adopting a vegetarian life is suggested to support this path. The Master is strict after giving the mantra, emphasizing the seriousness of this permanent bond. "Physically, you can get divorced. But how are you going to get divorced on the astral plane?" "I am strict not before giving a mantra, but after giving it." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

If you are God, you know what I ask

A story illustrates the destructive nature of jealousy. I was instructed to recount a story from 1966. It concerns a jealous man fixated on his neighbor. He performed intense prayer for wealth. God granted him a magical coin that would fulfill any wish, but with a condition: his neighbor would always receive double. Enraged by this, the man abandoned the coin and left to earn money through hard labor. His desperate family later used the coin, receiving abundant food and goods, with the neighbor receiving double. Upon learning of this, the jealous man returned home furious. He then used the coin to wish himself harm—losing a limb, an eye—so his neighbor would suffer doubly. He ultimately destroyed everything, becoming a beggar. This shows how jealousy ruins oneself and others. True spirituality is simply to be good, merciful, and kind. "if you ask this coin for one million dollars, it will give you immediately. But at the same time, your neighbor will get two million." "He threw these funds into the water well and went for begging. He became a beggar." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

Self discipline of the yoga teacher

Yoga is a scientific system with one aim: union with the Universal Self. This union is obstructed by internal foes like ego and doubt. We struggle to accept others, so accepting God is a greater challenge. Meeting God is not an easy task, and we lack a clear picture of the divine. True happiness is found in the guru's shelter, as the sought-after Brahman is realized through him. The aim is to become one with the cosmic Self, which is unbounded and omnipresent. Yoga in daily life provides this path; it is a gentle, divine practice, not a physical competition. It is the essence of teachings from masters worldwide, sustained by universal principles, not by any single person. "Milta hai sacca sukha keval gurudev tumāre śaraṇome." "I am the way to God." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

There is no challenge and competition in yoga

True Yoga transcends commercialized physical performance for a scientific system of holistic being. Our gathering itself is success, not the transient commercial bubbles promoted elsewhere. In science and quality, there are no compromises; this is true for yoga and spirituality. Yoga is the science of body, mind, consciousness, and soul. We are not truly searching for mere physical exercise. The prevalent global message operates on a lower level, fixated on demonstrating postures others cannot do—this is greediness. In yoga, there are no challenges and no competition. The spiritual path requires discipline, yet its essence is beyond contest. The practice is an inward journey, not an external display. Our system's quality and scientific nature define its authenticity, separate from worldly comparisons. "In yoga, there are no challenges and no competition." "Yoga is the science of the body, mind, consciousness, and soul." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

The key to success is the self discipline

A teacher must arrive ten minutes early and personally verify the room's condition. Do not delegate this essential duty to an assistant. Chronic lateness and lack of personal responsibility undermine discipline. An example from governance shows that enforcing punctuality transforms work and order. Discipline is the universal foundation for success, in yoga, national affairs, and all endeavors. It is the non-negotiable principle for effective action. "Discipline makes the country great." "Yoga can be successful only if you have discipline." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

It is the yogateacher's duty to treat everyone equally

The teacher's path requires equal vision and surrender. A teacher must see all students equally, without personal preference. Spiritual development occurs through the act of teaching itself. The protective mantra is "I am not the doer," signifying the Guru speaks through the teacher. Students are not drawn to superficial qualities like appearance or cleverness, which are common. They value the teacher's clear consciousness, honesty, devotion, and knowledge. This is the foundation of their confidence. "Remember the golden preaching: Samdṛṣṭi—equal vision." "People appreciate your clear consciousness. People appreciate your honesty." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

Limitations of the yogateacher's knowledge

The key problem in teaching lies with the teachers, not the students. The difficulties are within ourselves. When a teacher realizes they are not teaching others but teaching themselves, things improve. Teaching is most joyful and beautiful because it reveals the capacity and the limits of one's own knowledge. It is a process of self-discovery. The act of teaching exposes what you truly understand. It clarifies your own thoughts. It shows where your knowledge ends. This self-awareness is the foundation of true teaching. The joy comes from this honest self-assessment. The beauty is in the growth it prompts. The teacher's primary student is always themselves. "To teach is something most joyful and beautiful." "because then you know the capacity of your knowledge; because then you will know the limits of your knowledge." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

Is the yogateacher a Guru?

A true teacher is recognized, not declared. A yoga teacher and a Guru are the same in essence, but the title of Guru is conferred by others, not claimed by the self. One who is truly great does not announce their own greatness, just as a diamond does not proclaim its own value. Others see its brilliance and affirm it. To declare oneself a Guru invites only hollow congratulations, not genuine respect. The role is defined by the acknowledgment of students, not by self-appointment. The distinction lies not in function but in the source of the title. A teacher may state their profession, but the honorific Guru is earned through perception. The sarcasm directed at a self-proclaimed Guru reveals this unspoken truth: the title signifies a depth of mastery and reverence that must be witnessed. "Teacher and Gurū are the same, but you cannot say, 'Now I am a Gurū.'" "The great one never says that he is great. It is like a diamond; a diamond does not say, 'I am a diamond, and my value is so much.'" Filming location: Vép, Hungary

If you throw dust towards the Sun, the dust will fall on you

The sun teaches through its nature. If you throw dust at it, the dust falls back on you; negative thoughts return as karma. The sun asks for nothing and gives endlessly; all creatures wait for its light and take as much as they can. It is described as a dark, solid form like coal, yet it constantly burns and gives light through fire. The sun is personified, feeling sadness and concern for a successor, stating one must burn in disciplined tapas to take its place. The lesson is to give, for the day you think to have, you lose everything. "Nothing is darker than the sun. But this gas which comes out of it... is constantly burning, giving us light." "I have to give. On the day when you think to have, then you will lose everything." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

What changes us money into?

The primary human occupation is collecting money, which is not inherently bad if used for universal welfare. Greed destroys the divine disposition, Śiva Bhāva. Its loss removes renunciation, then detachment, then wisdom. The life force of all this is devotion. Without it, the heart's ground dries completely, becoming a parched, rotten tree. This barren state is merely a perch for a bird that signifies negative blackmail—implanting negative thoughts, words, and sounds. We must instead plant positive words and sounds in others' minds. "Then the ground is dried out; there is no more water. The ground becomes completely parched; there is no more water—a rotten tree, a tree dried out." "May God bless us to be that individual who will plant in other people's minds positive words, positive sounds." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

Opening of the Yogateacher Seminar

Yoga is the complete source of life's meaning, happiness, health, and wisdom, found only through its divine science. Without the teachings, seminars, and presence of the master, success is impossible. This gathering is a profound privilege and responsibility for all students. The shared knowledge and love must be applied diligently in daily life for the benefit of oneself and all beings. The ultimate aim is for this meeting to serve the Divine and all living creation. May the master be pleased with this sincere effort. "Yoga is much greater than we can imagine. The sense of life, the happiness, the health, and the wisdom which we are seeking in the world, in the universe, can be found completely only through yoga." "May this meeting be in the glory of the Divine, for the benefit of all living beings." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

Dharsan of the saint living in you

Anuṣṭhāna is a sādhanā that purifies you and grants darśan of your true Self. The tongue is called the "cow," a milky cow that gives the nectar of health and speech. To "hold the tongue" means to repeat mantra and guide it to the palate's cave where ambrosia drips. Your mind must be the guide. Value even the briefest spiritual experience; do not dismiss it as a dream or physical flaw. Without this discernment, you may later realize you lost a true glimpse. All sādhanā requires the Guru's grace, or it is fruitless like food without salt. "The hormones produced by the tongue are the most important hormones for our entire health condition." "Even if it is a very small experience, a very short experience, do not think, 'So many years I am practicing, and suddenly I got light for five seconds and nothing is there.'" Filming location: Vép, Hungary

Don't throw away the diamond!

A cowherd follows a mysterious cow into a cave, seeking its owner and a reward. In darkness, fear leads him to pray sincerely. He meets a radiant master who acknowledges his service but offers only a handful of barley, not money. Guided out, the cowherd discards the barley in anger. Only later does his wife discover a few remaining grains are actually diamonds, but it is too late to recover them. The story illustrates how we often fail to recognize spiritual wealth when consumed by worldly expectation and frustration, realizing its value only in hindsight after carelessly discarding it. "Sab dukha banjan—Please remove all my pain, suffering, sorrow, and trouble." "I must laugh very much that I see a fish thirsty in the water." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

You can reach enlightenment also here in Vep

Our time here is precious and powerful. You have 48 hours remaining. Use them fully for practice; do not give up. From this concentrated effort, you will generate the energy needed to sustain you. Do not view this place as merely restrictive or unfair. After this period, you will return to the ordinary world of illusion. Yet, even now, enlightenment remains possible. Therefore, engage wholeheartedly. "After these 48 hours, jump into the Māyā." "from this energy, you will survive the whole year." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

The fortunate ones who found the path of Sanathana Dharma

Sanātana Dharma is the eternal path, a highway without obstruction. We are fortunate to have found it under the shelter of our lineage. The essential discovery is the object of our meditation. The Guru is the central figure. A master is like a lit candle and a disciple an unlit one. When the unlit candle meets the burning one, light is transmitted; the disciple becomes the master. This is why it was said that those who understand the Guru become Gurudeva. Therein lies the critical difference between a guru and a paras stone. A paras stone turns iron into gold, but a guru transforms the disciple into a guru. That is the fundamental distinction. "The master is that candle which is already lit. The disciple is that candle which is still not lit. On the day when this candle which is not lit will come to that candle which is burning, you will get the light; the disciple will become the master." "Those who understand the Guru, they become themselves Gurudeva." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

King Janaka's dream

A king's dream reveals the nature of reality. He dreams of losing his kingdom, fleeing to a forest, and becoming a starving beggar. After being attacked, he awakens in his palace, confused about what is real. He seeks a guru to answer this, but many scholars fail. A sage with a deformed body arrives and is mocked. He laughs at the king for surrounding himself with those who judge by appearance, not inner truth. The sage teaches that neither the waking world nor the dream is ultimate reality. The true self, the witness of both states, is the only reality. This understanding liberates the seeker. Many lives are wasted searching outwardly without true spiritual association. Upon finding the right path, all wandering ceases. "Your inner self is the truth. The rest is all dreams." "Many times I lost the human life because I did not get that saṅgha." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

This life is like a dream

Life is like a dream, with no difference between a dream and this life. A yogi asked Śiva to know His māyā. Śiva instructed him to go to a lake. Upon submerging, the yogi's consciousness shifted. He experienced death and then lived a divine life in the astral world. He was later born as a farmer, living a full life until death. He was then born as a nomad, who was later chosen by an elephant to become king. One day as king, he dreamed of his death and awoke from the vision. He emerged from the water after only a few seconds, having lived many lifetimes in his consciousness. Past time becomes a dream, and we cannot know if our current life is similarly a dream within māyā. "This life is like a dream. There is no difference between a dream and this life." "Past time becomes past. So we don’t know if we are also dreaming." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

Yoga is more than asana and pranayama

Yoga is the divine protocol sustaining creation, not merely physical postures. Ancient seers discovered a system to preserve body, mind, and soul. This is the principle maintaining balance in all life. At creation, a divine parliament established a sustainable order. The central dilemma was maintaining this world. If no one died, all would become lazy. The solution was hunger, the digestive fire compelling action. Yet life eating life was deemed cruel and sinful, though necessary for function. Animals were instructed to eat freely, but this does not lead to liberation. Humans were given a unique capacity between the ears to choose liberation or bondage. Different beings are satisfied according to their nature, from fragrance for deities to spoiled smells for darker forces. This sustaining energy is yoga. Where there is energy, there is movement, progress, and life. Yogic postures derive from observing creatures, each with its underlying science influencing body, mind, and intellect holistically. "Therefore, that principle which is maintaining and balancing even our body... is there. There must be some power, some energy, and that is yoga." "So every āsana has its science, its psychology behind it. Therefore, yoga is not a sport, it is not gymnastics, but it is holistic." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

Perfect holydays at the Gurukul -- Vep is a Gurukul at this time

The necessity of dedicated practice and sacred solitude for spiritual progress. Modern life, with its duties and distractions, often prevents discipline. The ancient advice is to periodically retreat into solitude, akin to a sacred holiday. Yet, modern holidays have become spectacles, losing their purpose. True retreat is a master-disciple setting for profound study. The remaining days here should be spent in contemplative silence, immersed in nature's beauty. The air is prāṇa, the vital life force given by God. Yoga is the principle of balance and ultimate unity. You are fortunate to possess and practice these powerful techniques. Those who stop practicing are unfortunate, as all potential comes to nothing without application. Mastery, like that of a sitar virtuoso, emerges only from relentless practice. Theoretical knowledge alone cannot bring success. "Without abhyāsa (practice), we cannot be successful." "My heart, my soul knows how difficult it is, the tapasyā (austerity)." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

Yoga is harmony. Holy Guruji: One in all and all in one

Yoga is the universal principle of balance and union. It is the ancient equilibrium maintaining all visible and invisible elements in the cosmos. This same principle balances the five elements composing the body and all internal systems of mind and emotion. Where balance exists, harmony follows, leading to unity. Thus, yoga signifies the union of the individual with the cosmic consciousness. The first cosmic vibration, divine willpower or Icchā Śakti, was realized by yogis as the sound Oṁ. This sound represents the formless supreme reality, Parabrahman, from which the three fundamental qualities manifest. All creation, every element and living being, is a manifestation of that one supreme reality. Therefore, everything that sustains this universal consciousness is yoga. "Where there is balance, there is harmony. Where there is harmony, there is unity." "One in all, and all in one." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

Oh brothers and sisters, wake up!

Awaken, for the train of life is departing and will not return. Past time and past days are gone forever. Life requires balance, like a bird with two wings, found in truthful companionship. Human nature is restless, seeking constant change in friendships as in food. From birth we seek the mother's lap, then toys, then partners, and finally the lap of God. This ultimate refuge is not easily reached; one must first honor Mother Earth, who graciously accepts us. We need a trusted companion with whom to share everything, including our anger. "Past time, past days, a past bullet from a gun, and past salt that has left the body—none of these will come back." "Life is pain. Your days are passing. And those days that have passed will not come back." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

Without practice the theory is zero

The human body is a sacred instrument for liberation, yet we mistake our identity for it. Theoretical knowledge is worthless without practice, as we advise others wisely but become helpless in our own suffering. In the astral state, one perceives all but can act on nothing without the physical form. A soul then chooses its next birth from millions of possibilities, though destiny dictates the specific human life. We fervently promise to use a human body for devotion and liberation, and by divine mercy, we receive it with all past karma attached. After the arduous journey of gestation and birth, we immediately forget our promise, declaring independence from spiritual law. This arrogance returns us to darkness, squandering the precious chance for freedom. "Theory is zero compared with a gram of practice." "You have 8.4 million possibilities, but according to your destiny, only this life is meant for you." Filming location: Vép, Hungary