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Awakening the spiritual consciousness

A global spiritual awakening is occurring as suffering prompts people to question life's purpose. This shift is likened to a dawn ending the cyclical darkness of conflict. Ancient prophecies indicate the Kali Yuga is concluding, heralding this new age of consciousness. While materialism is dominant and money is a practical necessity due to ingrained habits, this awakening is expected to unfold gradually, not through sudden collapse. The change will be a slow, step-by-step return, not an abrupt revolution. "Now is the spiritual wave, and we hope this spiritual wave will bring good things." "Money is like this: nowadays it is like this... We cannot avoid the money. Our way of life becomes in such a habitual way that if we change immediately, we will become ill, discomfort." Filming location: Australia

Think about the environment

We must consider whether our consumption harms us or the environment. Food does not appear on the table; we must ask where it comes from. For cosmetics, clothes, and all we use, we must think deeply and reawaken this consciousness. Many people act without thinking, and that is the problem. We must ask if our actions are sustainable for future generations. True thinking is rare, yet it is the foundation for change. Our daily choices have profound impacts. We must move from unconscious habit to mindful consideration. The goal is to live thoughtfully, ensuring our needs do not create lasting harm. This requires a collective awakening to the consequences of our consumption. "Therefore, regarding the cosmetics we use, the clothes we wear, and everything we utilize, we must think deeply and reawaken this consciousness in people." "You used the word 'think.' It truly is about thinking, isn't it? How many people do not think? Many." Filming location: Australia

PREM HI JIVAN HAI - Love is the Life

Life is love, a universal and unconditional force. This love is not merely human emotion but the fundamental connection with all existence, from flowers and birds to the stars and a child. It is indescribable. To embody this love, we must purify our consciousness. We practice yoga to calm the mind and senses, but true purification from sin—actions born of uncontrolled desire, greed, or ignorance—is love itself. We often act without conscious awareness of sin. To cultivate this love, we need mantra, satsang, and the company of those with positive consciousness and a kind heart. We must avoid those imprisoned by jealousy, anger, and criticism, as such negativity is a karmic illness. Instead, we must learn understanding and compassion, asking why someone suffers rather than condemning them. This develops the rare human quality of a kind heart. "Prem hi jīvan hai. Love is life." "We have not done any sin consciously. Generally, we are not guilty and we are not aware of it." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

A result in Jadan: roses grow instead of thorny bushes

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

Rose and ayurveda

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

Not just words but deeds are necessary for the environment

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

A holy man is for the entire World

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

YOGACON-2004: Kundalini Shakti

Kuṇḍalinī Śakti profoundly affects human consciousness, which moves through three levels. The unconscious level holds dormant karmas from many past lives, carried like a hidden burden. The subconscious level forms from impressions beginning in the womb, storing the psychic conditions and experiences of this life. Past life karmas lie dormant in the Mūlādhāra Chakra, termed the serpent power. Kuṇḍalinī awakening is not a physical sensation within the body; such sparks indicate disturbances. True awakening is the pure awakening of wisdom and self-control, purifying the unconscious, subconscious, and conscious levels. Practicing yoga with concentration awakens the chakras, which are psychic centers throughout the entire body. "Pralabdha pehle rachā, pīchhe rachā śarīra." "Awakening of the Kuṇḍalinī means the purely awakening of wisdom, self-control, self-consciousness." Filming location: Jaipur, Rajasthan, India

The steps towards world peace

The eight limbs of Yoga are an integrated whole, not sequential steps to be mastered individually. They are like the limbs of one body or petals of a flower that open together. Practice is not a linear staircase but a unified growth. When you practice posture, you engage breath control. When you regulate breath, you withdraw the senses. Concentration flows into meditation, which merges into superconsciousness. Do not perfect one limb before moving to another. They develop simultaneously from a single seed of practice. Your entire life becomes the integrated practice of all limbs together. "The steps are not separate. They are one. They are the limbs of one body." "They are not steps like a staircase... They are like the petals of a flower. They open together." Filming location: Ahmedabad, India

Ethics

The most crucial education is not from school but from the home, as wrong or missing parental guidance leads to societal harm, evidenced by violence in so-called developed nations. Many countries, after political upheavals, have tried to change their formal education systems. Yet, the culture of tomorrow depends on children. A nation follows its children's direction. Therefore, educating them is profoundly important. Current discussions in some regions focus on implementing ethics education, with both support and opposition. This highlights our core question: how can religion and ethics help bring the world toward harmony and peace? The primary failure is a lack of foundational moral education within the family, which no formal system can replace. Without this, societies face deep crises, mistaking material advancement for true development. The solution lies in returning to these basic, personal teachings. "If that is development, then I do not want my India to develop in that manner." "This stems from wrong education, and from the education that is missing: a mother's education, a father's education." Filming location: Ahmedabad, India

We should be balanced with nature

Modern life has broken our natural rhythm, diminishing our vitality. Practice, not mere theory, is essential. My grandmaster lived 135 years by following nature's rhythm, like rising and sleeping with the sun. Our consciousness, like all life, moves through unconscious, subconscious, and conscious states. We are composed of the five elements. Yet, our current way of living defies natural law. Jet travel and inverted social schedules, like eating late and sleeping late, create imbalance. Our environment is also degraded; polluted air and water affect everyone, even with practices like yoga. The Bhagavad Gītā speaks of a fundamental disorder, varṇa saṅkara, now seen in how we make things seedless and alter nature. Unnatural living and eating reduce our lifespan. To live long, one must eat less. This requires the discipline of tolerance and sacrifice, which is very hard. "Early to bed, early to rise—further I will not say, 'makes a man so and so.'" "If you want to live long, then eat less." Filming location: Ahmedabad, India

Opening speech at the World Peace conference in Ahmedabad

The path to peace is found in yoga, not religion. Many discuss peace, but conflict stems from disturbances in human consciousness, not poverty. Religion is not destructive; people abuse it. No religion instructs followers to fight; all major traditions uphold non-violence. Yoga purifies consciousness, as it is the cessation of the mind's fluctuations. Yoga is not a religion; it is older than all religions and is their source. It is a complete science of life and the balancing force of the universe. Modern technology requires control, like ancient yogic techniques. Yoga's global spread is a re-easternization, preserved by dedicated teachers. Human life is incomplete without yoga, which leads to health, happiness, peace, and the Self. Missionary work and conversion, however, create conflict and hinder peace. We must give without imposition or expectation of return. "Yogaḥ citta vṛtti nirodhaḥ (Yoga is the cessation of the fluctuations of the mind)." "Missionary activity is the biggest problem creating suffering in the world today; it is why there is war in the eastern part of this globe." Filming location: Ahmedabad, India

Yatna

The mind is uneducated and destroys spiritual progress. Yogis and yatis labor for years to cultivate an inner garden through sadhana and bhajan, meaning all spiritual practice and effort dedicated to God. Yet the monkey mind can ruin this garden in moments through emotional explosiveness, which darkens the intellect and leads to harmful actions. This destructive power is a hidden tendency within. The teaching to turn the other cheek is a method to de-escalate conflict and prevent this inner destruction by calming the other's emotions, thereby protecting one's spiritual work. However, human nature involves complexity, such as forgiving but not forgetting. "Yogīs and yatīs, through great effort and hard work, plant or prepare a beautiful garden of bhajan." "Palme Bali bigali—within minutes, it destroys the whole garden." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Inner and outer world

Bhajan is the supreme path for understanding God and oneself. It is the soul's call, the sole support in this age for crossing worldly existence. Within resides a lonely, longing being seeking not to be loved, but to love—a screen for projecting inner feelings. This inner film is your reality, expressing your consciousness. Yet it cannot become the outer world shared by all. It is difficult to shape the common world to match your private inner world. Attempting this brings suffering, for the inner world is changeable. One must instead correct and change the inner world. Worldly pursuits are like toys, providing temporary happiness before one seeks another. Even turning to God can become such a transient toy. One ultimately searches for the permanent, found through the Master and satsaṅg, realizing everlasting bliss. However, the inner self keeps changing, so problems may return. Ensure your foundation and remain steadfast upon it. You will find what you truly seek, whether in this life or another. "In the Kali Yuga, the Name of God is the sole support; by remembering it, one crosses the ocean of worldly existence." "It is not that we are seeking someone to love us, but rather we are looking for someone whom we can love." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Rakshabandhan

This full moon is Rakṣābandhan, a festival of protection and love between siblings. Rakṣā means protection, and Bandhan means to tie. It is the sister's day, celebrating the brother's duty to protect and support her. The tradition originates from a story where a woman tied a thread of love on a king's wrist, establishing a sacred sibling bond. This act created a day for honoring all village relationships as brother and sister, fostering social harmony. You have a duty to your real siblings, and you may also adopt spiritual brothers and sisters. This bond, once established as sibling love, is permanent and should not be redefined into a marital relationship. The same principle applies within spiritual families: disciples of one master are guru-siblings, a divine relationship transcending worldly ties like marriage. Therefore, cultivate and honor these bonds of protection and love. "Rakṣā means protection, and Bandhan means to tie or bind—to tighten a relationship." "You see the divine one. And therefore, it is advised that husband and wife should be disciples of one master." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Wishes

Mantra practice awakens the power of will, where wishes can manifest. This power requires purification and careful consideration of consequences. Desiring supernatural abilities leads to profound suffering, as illustrated by tales of a golden touch that destroys all contact and levitation that prevents rest. The ability to know others' thoughts would bring unbearable unhappiness. Siddhis become illusions that bind one deeper than worldly attachments. Utilizing such powers creates karmic bondage. Therefore, one should only wish for divine blessing, forgiveness, and devotion. "Are you sure what you are asking for? Do you really want this, that whatever you touch will become gold?" "Utilizing siddhi will bring you again into the bondage of the Chaurāsī Cakra." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Overcoming Fear: The Path to Fearlessness

Fear governs all life and must be overcome. Fear is the root of all worldly problems, present in every creature. It controls everything through the fear of loss—of position, money, relationships, and ultimately death. Fear is rooted in desire and personal longing. We constantly petition God from a place of desire, yet forget Him when our desires are fulfilled. If we meet God, we may not recognize Him due to our preoccupations. To be above desire is to be free from fear. "Your Satguru will protect you, don’t worry." "Vāsanā, desires, icchā, longing—these are the producers of fear." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Bad habits

Life is a river, and what appears desirable within it can be a dangerous trap. A man sees a coat floating and, confident in his strength, swims out to claim it. The coat is a bear that seizes him. His friend calls for him to abandon it, but he cannot escape. This river is the flow of existence. The alluring coat is a drug. One seeks to take it, but it takes you, destroying life, relationships, and potential. Addiction creates misery, leading to deeper use to forget disappointment. Alcohol is such a drug. Avoid anything that can enter through the skin, for the body must remain whole and undamaged. A wounded body, like a cracked vessel, loses its completeness. When the five sheaths are healthy, the inner self is felt. Bad habits, once formed, become a second nature that isolates you. Divine nature is kindness and awareness; do not let habit obscure it. "František, if you can’t manage to bring the coat, then leave it and come back." "Yes, Alan, I want to leave the coat, but the coat doesn’t leave me." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

How to make your exam successful?

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

First step of the mantra practice

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

Increase the positive energy with your nice positive words

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

Be the change yourself

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

Your ignorance makes you confused

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

The endless Universe and the cosmic consciousness

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

What is real and what is unreal?

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

World peace through inner peace

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

Sant Gyaneshvar

Yoga is perfected through Karma Yoga. The Bhagavad Gītā is the best book of yoga, structured by Kṛṣṇa into eighteen chapters. To understand it, you need a good translation; the best comes from the saint Jñāneśvara. He demonstrated true power, unlike false ascetics who perform tricks. For instance, the yogī Nāmadeva rode a real tiger. Jñāneśvara, even as a boy, showed greater mastery by making a wall move. Such saints sustain the earth. There are two types of knowledge: Aparā Vidyā is mere book learning and speech, while Parā Vidyā is knowing reality. A true teacher speaks from an inner, endless source of wisdom, not from a limited, pre-written script. You should read the Gītā through Jñāneśvara's commentary to understand yoga. "There is Aparā Vidyā and Parā Vidyā—Vācharṭī and Lakṣharṭī." "On the day you think you will speak, it is limited—like stored water in a tank. But if the tank is connected to a source, to a river, there is no end." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The Primacy of Oṃ

Oṃ is the fundamental sound from which all creation emerges. The entire universe is a manifestation of this resonance. It is present in birdsong, wind, flowing water, and the deepest reaches of space as the sound of the divine heart. Every atom and organ within the body possesses its own functional sound. Therefore, all existence is sound, and the supreme reality is this sound. In meditation, one transcends the ten sensory sounds to perceive the eleventh: the sound of the Self, which is Oṃ. This sound is omnipresent, heard in thunder, the earth, trees, and the ocean. Since sound is everywhere, divine presence is everywhere. To experientially realize this omnipresent reality, one must first purify the mental impurities of Mala, Vikṣepa, and Āvaraṇa that separate individual from cosmic consciousness. Achieving this state through samādhi makes all worldly pleasures tasteless by comparison, revealing the joy of Brahman within the heart, which is Oṃ. "Everything in this universe that you can see is created out of that one sound, and that is Oṃ." "Where is there no sound? Everywhere is sound. So where is there no God? Everywhere is God." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Sri Ganesha

Today is the day of Śrī Gaṇeśa, the remover of obstacles and giver of joy. He is the protector and the lord of intellect, removing ignorance and karmic obstacles. One must remember Gaṇeśa first when beginning any new endeavor, as His presence ensures success. He should be honored first in satsaṅg and bhajan. A story illustrates that neglecting Gaṇeśa leads to loss. Gaṇeśa is also for health. He requested not to be placed near shoes at an entrance, as He is sensitive to smell and deserves a pure, holy place. Remembering Gaṇeśa brings pure, divine thoughts and removes sin. The first bhajan is always for Gaṇeśa. Singing His mantra ensures success, such as in examinations. There is one God in all forms. "When Lord Gaṇeśa is there, then success is there definitely, a thousand million times, be sure." "Tell your people: do not place me there as a guard for the shoes. I am not a guard for their shoes." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Vikara

Vikāra and Nirvikāra are opposing states of being. Vikāra is impurity, decay, and illness, manifesting as mental pollution through negative thoughts, jealousy, and hatred. This mental pollution is the root cause of all worldly destruction, from environmental harm to wars. It originates in the dualistic mind, beginning with concepts like "my" and "our," and is reinforced by bad company. The remedy is disciplined meditation and mantra practice, such as repeating "Deep Niranjan Sabadukabanya," to purify these deep-seated impurities. Vikāra infects feelings, thoughts, speech, and actions, spreading like a powerful bacteria and creating borders of fanaticism in the human mind. The goal is to transcend all such states, including happiness and fear, to attain the pure, harmonious state of Nirvikāra. "All destruction which takes place in this world... is caused by mental pollution." "Borders are in the human mind, not on the earth." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Inner Sadhana

The path requires purifying the inner impurities of desire, anger, pride, greed, and delusion. These are called best friends but lead to suffering. You alone must overcome them; freedom from them is divinity. Replace action with equal love for all. Purify anger through compassion and forgiveness. Purify greed through inner renunciation and sacrifice. Purify pride through humbleness and selfless service, as jealousy blocks grace. Purify delusion by accepting what comes through destiny, as emotional complexes cause physical illness. This ashram provides the chance for inner practice among harmonious companions. Open the inner self through mantra repetition and abide in bliss. "Always enter the kingdom of God through the gate of sacrifice." "The Guru’s grace goes there where there is humbleness." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Take it as it is

The whole world is unhappy in relationships. Everyone has problems. A great saint once went onto his roof and saw every house had quarreling. Every lady was complaining to her husband about various failings. He concluded the entire world is unhappy. Therefore, you must remain where you are. Stay with your wife or husband of many years. Be happy as it is. Even if there is anger, be sure in your heart that love exists. New attractions are not worthwhile; they are like unhealthy ketchup that cannot fill you. Do not begin new problems. It is our own mind that creates problems. We talk of harmony, so show you are a happy couple or a happy single. Try harder to understand your partner. "Nānaka dukhya sab sansār. O Nānak, the whole world is unhappy." "With ketchup you cannot fill the stomach." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The Last Minutes of Life

The body ages, but the mind and feelings do not. Dying is not easy. The psychic state of a person facing death is often terrible, filled with fear and the inner pain of existential questions. Therefore, one should stay with the dying as long as possible so they do not feel alone. We theoretically know the body is mortal, like a change of clothes, yet this is hard to accept. No one can ultimately help, not even God if asked. We can only pray for a gentle passage from material consciousness, as smooth as falling asleep or entering a dream. The sincere wish is to leave this world while chanting the divine name. "O Lord, what will be with me? How will it be with me?" "O Lord Kṛṣṇa, you play a sweet melody of your flute, and that I leave this world while chanting your sweet name." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Sustainability

Sustainability is the capacity for something to be long-lasting and self-supporting. Modern technology often lacks sustainability, designed for obsolescence to drive endless economic consumption. This creates a "throw-away society" that destroys the environment. Yet, some technological concepts, like telephony, are sustainable in their enduring purpose. True sustainability is found in nature, which maintains itself. The aim is a sustainable humanity, achieving harmony in body, mind, and soul. Spiritual practice requires similar sustainability, avoiding constant change and comparison. Mixing thoughts and desires through comparison weakens spiritual focus and devalues what one already possesses. "Modern technology is not sustainable. This kind of technology has made humans, in a sense, ill." "If you want to protect your spirituality and protect your path, then do not try too many things and do not read too many things that will confuse you." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Karmic Purification

The mind is purified through constant remembrance of the Guru, which burns negative karma. Whether the devotee thinks of the Guru or the Guru thinks of the devotee, the result is the same: impurities are cleared. This requires closing the inner distance. Karmic processes manifest as the constant flux of desires and aversions within the inner instrument. To cleanse this, observe these fluctuations and engage in mantra practice. A mantra satisfies the hungry mind, which seeks lasting joy beyond temporary things, and liberates it from troublesome attachments. Attachment is the cage that binds the mighty human, making the mind difficult to control. "If you are a hundred meters far from me, then I am also a hundred meters far from you." "Man means mind, and tra means satisfaction—trapti, mental trapti." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Sukhdev Muni and Ved Vyas

The mind creates the world of duality, and its attachments are the greatest obstacle to spiritual realization. Ved Vyāsa's son, Śukadeva Muni, possessed a consciousness free from duality. While passing a lake, bathing ladies felt no disturbance, seeing only Brahman in him. When Ved Vyāsa approached, they covered themselves. He questioned them, and they explained that he, though wise, still perceived the duality of male and female. This illustrates that our own thinking disturbs us. We generate feelings—love or hate—based on our mental constructs. This thinking mind has destroyed many yogis and saints, causing them to abandon their practice. Māyā seduces like a pleasing bullet or a Dracula bite, initially painful but then irresistibly addictive. "In the consciousness of Śukadeva Muni, there is no duality of male and female; he sees in everyone the Brahman." "How you think like that, you create the world. It is our mind which disturbs us." Filming location: Umag, Croatia

Eklavya and Guru Dronacharya

The Guru's glance, whether kind or angry, bestows grace that burns the disciple's karma. Eklavya, refused formal instruction, learned through devotion to a statue, receiving knowledge by grace. The Guru later tested his surrender by asking for his thumb, which Eklavya gave without hesitation. This symbolizes surrendering all attainment to the master. His immortality stems from this dedication, not his skill. Such confidence and surrender are needed in all relationships to build a strong society. Correct mistakes without hesitation. "If a single kind look from the Gurudev falls upon you, you become so holy that millions will salute and adore you." "Whether the master thinks of the disciple or the disciple thinks of the master, in both ways the paper—the karma of the disciple—will be burned." Filming location: Umag, Croatia

Prayer - Beach satsang

Prayer is a universal necessity for human survival and spiritual purification. All holy incarnations and saints across the world engage in prayer, which sustains the world. Prayer transforms a person and purifies the inner instrument—the mind, intellect, consciousness, and ego. Daily prayer keeps this inner instrument clean, leading to pure thoughts and actions. Even animals are said to sing God's name, so humans must pray or be worse. The specific religion or language does not matter; prayer must come from the heart, not the intellect, as heart-centered messages create unity while intellect-centered ones lead to conflict. One must make time for prayer regardless of busyness, as we would not want God to have no time for us. Prayer can be done during any activity, though a peaceful moment is ideal. It is the source of strength, protection, and liberation, with the mantra being its essence. The highest principle is non-violence and compassion toward all creatures. God is omnipresent, in every atom, which presents a dilemma for understanding. "Prayer comes first. Every religion has prayers, and prayer can be in any language, but it must come from the heart, not merely from the intellect, for the heart is paramount." "Therefore, ahiṃsā paramo dharma—the highest religion, the highest principle, is ahiṃsā, non-violence." Filming location: Umag, Croatia

Declaration about ecology

True poverty is not a lack of material wealth, but a profound absence of inner peace. The nations considered rich and mighty are, in reality, the poorest because they live in constant fear. Their citizens cannot sleep soundly, attend public gatherings, or even travel by bus or visit large markets without anxiety. This pervasive state of insecurity defines their true condition. This fear exists because we create the divisions that lead to it. The foundational problem is a spiritual and societal separation. The external manifestations of fear are symptoms of this internal poverty. The claim of wealth is an illusion when the basic human need for safety and peace is unmet. The material abundance cannot compensate for this fundamental lack. The child waits, signifying not your ruler, but another. "Because we make the difference." "The child waits. It means not your king, someone." Filming location: Zagreb, Croatia

Croatia impressions

The spiritual climate requires guidance, especially for earnest seekers. People here are enthusiastic and motivated to contribute to their country and to world peace. Many young individuals are searching for something more. Through these teachings, they have gained some understanding. The wish is for all to have a very happy life. For this country, a future of prosperous and harmonious prosperity is desired. The impressions are deeply positive and pleasant. "people here are enthusiastic and motivated to contribute to their country, to world peace" "I wish them all a very happy life, and for this country, I wish a bright future" Filming location: Zagreb, Croatia

Think of others

We sit in comfort while millions suffer in fear, hunger, and uncertainty. This suffering is created by humans alone. As individuals, we lack the power to stop it directly. Our recourse is prayer, trusting that divine intervention will eventually respond. "Perhaps our world still lacks that power, that we can say, 'Stop, finished,' and it will be stopped." "But sooner or later, God will hear our prayer." Filming location: Australia

Hate the actions not the person

We must address the suffering we witness in the world. I saw a news report of a family in conflict, forced from their home at gunpoint. The children's innocence is destroyed. Countless people are searching amidst ruin. We discuss lofty concepts like peace, but our current reality is like a caged tiger, rendered powerless. We must pray and help in every possible way—politically, socially, emotionally. We dedicate this time to the suffering. We must hate the destructive actions, not the people who are God's creatures. Let this prayer strengthen our will to act. "Mahātmā Gāndhī said, 'We don't hate the person, we hate the actions.'" "Jesus said also on the cross, 'Holy Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.'" Filming location: Australia

Entire World is family of One God

We must educate people spiritually with grace, avoiding narrow-mindedness that declares only one religion or tradition is valid. Such narrow thinking trains fanatics, from which terrorism emerges. We uphold that the entire world is one family under one God. Just as people enjoy different fruits, people pray to different divine forms. This diversity is beautiful. True spirituality means respecting everyone's path and supporting their journey. That is yoga and true freedom. "Such an approach trains people to become fanatics, and from that fanaticism, terrorism emerges." "Sanātana Dharma means to respect everyone's path and to give them the opportunity, to give them support to progress along their own journey." Filming location: Australia

World Peace Forum 2003 - Mr. Peter Mullins

Peace is the birthright of our planet. Greenpeace operates on the principles of bearing witness and non-violent direct action, rooted in Quaker and Indian ahiṃsā traditions. We confront major threats like climate change, deforestation, and toxic pollution. Our work began opposing nuclear war, and we maintain that peace and environmental integrity are inseparable. Historical memory holds images of war's suffering, not glory, because our souls reject it as uncivilized. Environmental destruction is now a weapon of war, as seen with oil spills and burning wells. Human suffering and planetary contamination are intertwined; our survival depends on our guardianship of the environment. Nations now hold the power to threaten all life, a power they should not possess. Australia must examine its stance: is it for peace while attacking others? We must demonstrate commitment through defense, not attack, and lead in strengthening the UN for peace, not war management. Greenpeace calls for moral leadership: withdraw from war and negotiate for peace and disarmament. We remain true to our principles as protectors of planetary peace. "Peace is also the birthright of this planet." "Destruction of one is destruction of the other." Filming location: Sydney, Australia

World Peace Forum 2003 - Monsignor David Cappo

Authentic dialogue is the essential path to peace in a world of conflict and division. We gather to reflect on peace while war causes global anxiety. We must ask if responding to threats with violence repeats history's mistakes. The survival of humanity is at stake. Our role is to unite, pray, and encourage leaders to seek peace through negotiation. I fear many leaders misunderstand true dialogue. Authentic dialogue requires clarity from the heart, speaking truth to invite truthful response. It requires meekness, which is peaceful, patient, and generous, purging prejudice. It requires trust, built through genuine relationships seeking the common good. It requires prudence, adapting to understand other cultures and sensitivities. We must plead for this authentic dialogue between nations. We must move hearts, not just satisfy reason, to achieve peace. "Dialogue marked by meekness 'is not proud, it is not bitter, it is not offensive... It is patient. It is generous.'" "if you want something really important to be done, you must not merely satisfy the reason, you must move the heart also." Filming location: Sydney, Australia

World Peace Forum 2003 - Jacqueline Furtado

A legacy of peace requires personal change and committed action. We must be peaceful people to create a peaceful world. Hunger, oppression, and unmet rights leave no room for peace. The principle is to think globally but act locally, committing first to oneself, then to others, and finally to the world. Practical steps include showing compassion, focusing on positives, and practicing forgiveness without blame. Peace demands active giving and hard work; it does not arrive easily or result from war. Young people envision a future where war is not an option and commit to carrying this legacy forward. Peace must reside in our hearts and minds before we can think, feel, and act upon it. "Everyone thinks about changing the world, but no one thinks about changing themselves." "Peace is only in our hands if it is in our hearts and minds." Filming location: Sydney, Australia

World Peace Forum 2003 - Shin'ichiro Okuyama

We stand at a precipice, tasked with choosing peace over violence through faith and reason. We entered this millennium hopeful for unity but now face widespread violence and exhausted hope. The choice to avoid the plunge belongs to all who desire to move toward wisdom. Countless people suffer from poverty, chaos, and intolerance, making the task daunting. Our goal must be active nonviolence, which is deliberate action for an enriched future, not inaction. Faith connects and builds, offering strength beyond violence. There is a natural aversion in us to harming one another and depriving each other of enhanced lives. We must embrace this human inclination to improve and unite, as civilization is based on preservation and creation. We literally cannot live without peace and understanding. Redirecting energy from destruction to creation is essential. The time for action is urgent, and we must give each other the power to strive for peace, leaving a legacy for others to continue. "To strive for nonviolence is to strive for control and reason, to act deliberately and with the intent to secure an enriched future." "We literally cannot live without a restful world, without peace, without understanding between the components of our own common human race." Filming location: Sydney, Australia

World Peace Forum 2003 - Closing Address by Rabbi Awraham Soetendorp

We live in a time when speaking of beauty implies silence about horror, yet we must speak. We consume while knowing it deprives others, creating a moral contradiction we live within. Our shared spiritual identity is questioned when our actions create conflict, not peace. We ask why there is no peace, for only the soul's questioning opens that door. The elder in the parable shouts not to change the city, but to prevent the city from changing him. We plant fruit trees for a future we may not see, refusing to leave a barren world. We march in hope toward a world of justice, peace, sharing, and love, committed to survival for those who come after. "What kind of times are they when a talk about trees is almost a crime, because it implies silence about so many horrors?" "when I cannot change the city, I never want the city to change me." Filming location: Sydney, Australia

World Peace Forum - Paramhans Swami Maheshwarananda

Human conflict arises from a disbalance with nature and a lack of tolerance. War stems from human selfishness and ego, not from animal nature. Humans have created this disbalance by killing billions of innocent creatures, violating the principle of non-violence. This action creates a karmic reaction, destroying nature. Every culture is good, but we must concentrate on the essential culture of agriculture. When we destroy nature, we destroy our own sustenance. Intolerance manifests when religions or cultures reject others, like opposing yoga in schools or excluding people for their dress. This duality of rejecting others based on belief or appearance creates conflict. We must embrace all cultures and religions without condition, fostering love and understanding instead of missionary work that creates subconscious conflict. Protecting nature and all creatures removes the duality of greed and caste, bringing balance. Yoga is an ancient path of love and non-violence, older than any religion, teaching us to hate harmful actions, not the person. "Come as you are. It does not matter who you are: Hindu, Muslim, Buddhist, Christian, Jewish, believer or non-believer." "Ahiṃsā paramodharma—the highest principle is non-violence." Filming location: Sydney, Australia

World Peace Forum 2003 - His Excellency Rajendra Rathore Indian High Commissioner

Gandhi's principles of truth and non-violence remain a guiding light for peace. His methods, rooted in refusing to cooperate with injustice through civil disobedience, overcame an empire with moral might alone. His appeal is universal; as Martin Luther King noted, we ignore him at our own risk. In a world of intolerance and weapons, his ideals of compassion and tolerance shine. Compassion helps the downtrodden regain self-respect, while intolerance is a violence that obstructs democracy. Truth was God to him, and non-violence the active means to realize it, involving winning over opponents through suffering. He championed fearlessness as spiritual prerequisite, where fear negates religion, seeing all faiths as one in essence. Happiness comes from quiet duty and giving, not receiving. He envisioned a society without tears, where the poor are paramount. He lived his messages, as shown when he waited to stop eating sweets himself before advising a child against it. He warned against seven social sins, like politics without principle, which remain valid. His life is an enduring lesson. "I am prepared to die, but there is no cause for which I am prepared to kill." "Truth was God, and non-violence was the means of realising Him." Filming location: Sydney, Australia