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Medical physical and spiritual aspects of YIDL

Yoga in Daily Life integrates medical, psychological, and spiritual dimensions for holistic health. The system is a complete practice beyond physical exercise. Medical yoga prevents disease by caring for the body's fundamental needs: sleep, water, food, and exercise. Cells possess memory, including for pain. Yoga addresses chronic pain by influencing brain regions like the insula, which governs homeostasis and perception. The amygdala, central to emotion, is calmed by prāṇāyāma, activating the parasympathetic nervous system. Physical exercise, including yoga, promotes neurogenesis in the hippocampus, regenerating brain cells. The practice aims to decrease suffering and cultivate inner peace. Psychologically, consciousness and self-image are shaped by inner and outer information integrated by the brain. Traumatic experiences disrupt this process, storing stress in the body's tissues, like the fascia. Yoga in Daily Life offers specific practices to release this stored tension, combat anxiety and depression, and restore balance. Techniques like Yoga Nidrā and breath retention (kumbhaka) purify the energy system, fostering mental stability and self-awareness. The system avoids Western reduction to mere gymnastics, preserving its spiritual core. Spiritually, yoga is a science of self-realization, a practical path to know oneself. The essence of life, the divine prāṇa, exists within all beings, advocating for non-violence and a compassionate, vegetarian lifestyle. True practice integrates every action into daily life, leading toward the ultimate aim under a guru's guidance. "By practicing yoga, we can decrease and even be rid of the ache and live more peacefully regardless of our pain." "One gram of practice is more than tons of theory." Filming locations: Helsingborg, Scania, Sweden.

About the thousand names of Vishnu

The Viṣṇu Sahasranāmam is a sacred recitation of divine names. It originates from the Mahābhārata, where Yudhiṣṭhira, grieving after the war, asks Bhīṣma for the supreme refuge. Bhīṣma's response forms this text, a core of Hindu devotion. It is widely recited, especially in South India, often in a musical style popularized by M.S. Subbulakshmi. The practice involves daily prayer, typically in the evening. The essence of the thousand names is ultimately concentrated in the name of Rāma. Reciting this single name holds the power of the entire text. The concluding tradition includes verses dedicated to Lakṣmī. "By glorifying whom does one attain physical, mental, and spiritual peace and purity?" "All you have to say is: 'Śrī Rām Rām Rāmeti Rame Rame Manorame, Sahasranāma-tattulyaṁ Rāma-nāma varānane.'" Filming location: Vienna, Austria

Satsang from Jadan

Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Jadan Ashram, Rajasthan, India.

The Inner Lamp and the Nature of Being

The inner lamp of awareness is the same as the sun within all beings. Before dawn, one performs rituals like lighting a lamp, then rests. At dusk, the lamp is lit again, mirroring the inner light. This light is present within the home, body, and mind. All creatures, from birds to animals, follow their nature without this knowledge. A story is told of disciples who, after seeing violence towards a cow and calf, vowed to never take flesh, milk, or curd from any animal again, recognizing the motherly sacrifice. To harm or take what belongs to another being, like a honeybee taking from a flower, accumulates sin. Humans have a connection to the divine, instructed to live peacefully and care for others, but many have turned to eating meat. The essence of India is described as a source from which many things flow. Ultimately, all is one. The true mother is the earth itself. One must recognize one's own humanity, for only then is the divine presence always there. "Inside, there is a lamp, but that sun is the same—within your home, within your body, within your mind, in everything." "If someone is a Muslim, then they are not truly so; they have taken it from our India and gone elsewhere, so they are not genuine." Filming location: Jaipur, Rajasthan, India

Human is for God

Yoga in daily life is the essential practice. It must be integrated fully and forever, not kept as a separate exercise. Many learn the physical practice but then reject its foundational principles, like abstaining from meat. This creates a division. True yoga means unity in action and principle, not compromising for convenience or money. Observing a pure lifestyle, free from harming any being, is what elevates a human towards the divine. This is the human purpose. Some teachers and students, even in India, practice but then eat meat at home, which is inconsistent. The discipline must be exact and unwavering. It is not about religious labels but about being a true human. Those who indulge in meat and harmful actions are moving away from this goal. My disciples worldwide who live this integrity are holy. This unity is what we must uphold. "Meat and other things must be given up." "Only these two or three things, if we can keep them out, then we are in heaven." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

Guru gives us the ultimate liberation

The grace of the Guru is supreme, and the āśrama serves the entire world. Through yoga, one can attain the ultimate reality, bringing the world within. There is no element greater than devotion to the Guru, in whom resides the highest truth. The Bhagavad Gītā teaches that the divine is seated in the heart of all, the source of knowledge and the remover of doubt. Skillfulness in action leads to perfection. This teaching is beyond religions; it is a way of living. "There is nothing greater than guru-bhakti. There is no element in the world greater than this." "I am seated in the heart of all; from Me come memory, knowledge, and the removal of doubts."

Life will be easier if we don't eat meat

The core problem is violence and consumption causing suffering. My disciples asked for help for a sick relative who eats meat. This is the global issue: people consume meat and alcohol, creating suffering and karmic knots. Life, in any form, is sacred. Animals endure great cruelty. Practices like Kṛṣṇa consciousness show a better way through vegetarianism and prayer. Yet people revert to old habits. Humans, endowed with intellect and comfort, exploit and kill other beings who also possess senses and life. We build and accumulate but often lack true compassion, as seen in the lonely elderly who are abandoned. Our actions have consequences. We must help, but the fundamental solution is to stop the killing and consumption. "They are creating many different, complicated little knots." "Each and every living being, every animal, has this." Filming location: Vienna, Austria

People will be holy again

A great light of purity is coming for humanity. Practice in your place. A revelation was received from Mahāprabhujī and Devapurījī concerning powerful mantras. These sacred words herald a coming age. The current impurity, marked by violence and consumption of meat, will end. A pure Sat Yuga is approaching, replacing the Kali Yuga. People must purify themselves and their children through non-violence. Adopt a diet that causes no harm. This purity will manifest globally, as seen in certain families and disciples. Teach this to everyone. The impure will fade, and pure children will emerge. This transformation is the destined reality. "Kali Yuga is going, and Sat Yuga is coming. So we have to come and purify, purify our body all the time." "No killing any animals, no killings, no killings. We have so much fruits and everything to eat, all good things to eat." Filming location: Vienna, Austria

Mahaprabhuji was like a father to everyone

Mahāprabhujī's greatness drew people from far distances who traveled by foot, cart, or camel. His presence was a great event, and he was considered like Śiva Bhagavān. He meditated in a deep underground chamber and lived simply. He ensured everyone was fed before he would eat, acting like a father or mother. In that era, people in villages lived well and celebrated together; when a child was born, the whole community rejoiced. Many spiritual beings like him lived without concern for money. Now, with modern machines and distractions, people have lost this simplicity and constantly judge. True spirituality involves compassion, such as not killing animals for food. We should treat all as brothers and sisters and nurture the goodness within our hearts. "Who has not eaten? Have you eaten or not?" He would check everywhere. Only after ensuring everyone had eaten would he say, "Okay, now I will eat." "If you say we are very spiritual, and we are killing animals and eating them, then what is that?" Filming location: Vienna, Austria

Meditation on the Inner Sound

This is a meditation on the inner sound. Sit comfortably, close the eyes, and produce a single pleasant sound without any specific name. Raise four fingers, listen carefully, place them, and repeat five times. If two teeth are missing, the practice is ineffective. Bring teeth slightly upward, lips together, and press gently if teeth are intact. Ensure both sides feel the sensation and sound equally. This practice awakens both inner hearts, uniting them in the sound for great benefit. Later the sound rises into the brain. Not all languages can express this fully; in German, the sound remains only half inside. Many people cannot grasp it fully, even in India. A Swami from Yugoslavia learned it and demonstrates its best effect for the brain. Now, be aware of both sides, experience pleasantness. Go inward, repeat five times, and then lower the hands. Concentrate deeply on where the sound is perceived—left, right, shifting, or both. When both sides become one, keep eyes closed, let the sound resonate intensely inside, with no perception of self or others. Then rest, lie down, hands straight, surrender to the sound, feel it throughout the whole being, stretch, roll, stand, sit, and observe the sound lightly near the ear with the mouth. "If some teeth are missing—not just one, but two teeth are not present—then this practice will not be effective at all." "When you achieve this, you have learned to awaken both inner hearts, so to speak." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Darshan and dhan

Darśana is the true wealth, not money or gold. Darśana, dhana means property—but not money, only the knowledge given by Gurudeva. People chant “money, money,” yet that money is really the heart. Darśana is seeing God forever; that wealth never perishes. Give your child that true luggage, not worldly riches. Real father, mother, family are not only for worldly things; they are in the heart. Satsaṅg: Sat is Bhagavān, truth; saṅgha is who is truly with you. Once satsaṅg comes, it never departs. Māyā is a great cheater, attracting with sweet words and the three guṇas. She traps us, and we hang helpless, our path finished. For Keśava, Māyā becomes a woman; for a priest, the statue. For a yogī, a yoginī; for a king, the queen; for someone, a diamond. Even worthless shells become objects of attachment. A bhakta clings to his bhaktin; even Brahmā is attached to his wife. Listen, O saint: the story of Māyā is inexpressible. Nobody really speaks of it, for who is beyond Māyā? Real wealth is darśana alone. “Darśana, dhana. What is dhana? Property, but not money, not those things, but that knowledge given unto the Gurudeva.” “Māyā, mahātaganī, ham jānī – Māyā is a great cheater; we know this. She attracts us with the three guṇas, and we hang there, helpless.” Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

We seek purity

The call is for purity in the Kali Yuga. This age is powerful and far-reaching, observed in trends like the prevalence of dark colors. Beautiful colors and purity are presented within the teachings and bhajans. One must not identify with blackness but with purity. The term pū describes a seeker in a dry state, refusing impure water and awaiting a single pure drop from above. We must proceed with this aspiration. In our practice, be very pure and clean. Declare "I am," for that sound is purity itself. True peace is found by looking to God within; it is here. This realization comes not in months but at life's end. "Please do not be black, please do not be black." "I am, I am... My sound, 'I am,' is pure—it is purity itself." Filming location: Vienna, Austria

The calling of Sri Alakhpuriji

Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic. Bhajan Sataguru Alakha Puriji Avo.

Om is Divine

Aum is the origin and substance of all creation. It is the formless, eternal source, the first vibration from which everything arises. The three qualities of nature emerge from Aum to manifest the universe. All beings live within Aum, and all knowledge, scriptures, and mantras flow from it. Repeating and meditating upon Aum awakens divine light, purifies karma, and overcomes worldly fear and sorrow. The wise hold Aum in their heart, for it is the means to cross the ocean of worldly existence. "Oṃ kar parabrahma rūpahe." "Oṃ se bhavabhaya harachanasaro." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Marriage for a lifetime

The true divine consort of Bhagavān Kṛṣṇa is Rukmiṇī; the focus on Rādhā is a misplacement. All scriptures record Kṛṣṇa with Rukmiṇī, not Rādhā. For many years, Rādhā's name has been promoted, displacing the true consort. Rādhā is a good soul, but she is not the partner of Kṛṣṇa in the scriptural sense. The cosmic truth is the union of Kṛṣṇa and Rukmiṇī. This misrepresentation burdens those who follow. Marriage requires faithfulness and alignment; consult an astrologer before committing. Internally, prāṇa and apāna merge and reverse direction upward. A Kriyā Yoga technique releases energy like an arrow. The energy reaches the Ājñā Cakra. A lightning-like light flashes there. Divine visions of colors and the chosen deity appear. Awareness then spontaneously merges with the divine. The guru's feet are the ultimate shelter. Singing the guru's qualities is true worship day and night. This inner ascent leads to the divine. "The true union is Rukmiṇī and Kṛṣṇa. Yet now they all proclaim what they call Rādhā." "When this flow of energy comes to the Ājñā Cakra, Bijalī—which means lightning—appears. Then appears a very strong light, like lightning." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

We will bring that divine light

The essence is the Guru's light and the systematic knowledge received. A rare opportunity exists to be with the Gurudev. India is an ocean of knowledge, and the Guru brings its pure essence to all. The knowledge of the Vedas and Upaniṣads belongs to everyone. A true Guru is a Brahmaniṣṭha Śrotriya, one who knows reality and can speak it simply. Many speak, but few combine knowledge with expression. The provided system of yoga is good and simple. The core duty is to preserve and spread the light received from the Guru through sādhanā. That inner light transforms everything. Follow the masters' words and practice yoga in daily life. "The one who knows the reality and can speak about it... is a Brahmaniṣṭha Śrotriya." "Bring that light everywhere where you are... You are like a sun in the dark universe." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

A Gathering in Grace

It is good to see everything, to understand fully the practices and mantras. This understanding brings greater happiness and allows one to see all spiritual activities clearly. The mind often works in confusion, attached to worldly things and selfish actions, which leads to suffering. The sincere prayer is to be awakened from this sleep, to be turned toward selflessness and real knowledge, and to become a giver. The gathering itself is a beautiful opportunity, a reason for happiness, with the promise of more to come. "O Lord, bless me that I do not waste my life." "Turn me into the lover of selflessness."

Vishwaguruji's divine work for the world

The essence of satsaṅg is the personal connection with the Guru. This connection is a unique human opportunity, distinct from distant or mediated relationships. Distance is created by inner fears, complexes, and ego, which act as mud or rust. Satsaṅg serves to purify the inner self, making one receptive like clean iron to the philosopher's stone. The ongoing practice is a constant cleaning of this rust. The goal is to enter the divine dance between the disciple and the Guru. "That is the dance between Śiṣya and Guru. It is to have this personal connection." "Satsaṅg is for purifying our inner self. We only need to make ourselves into nice, clean iron." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Never eat meat

Spiritual values are declining as modern yoga teachings compromise core principles. Many people now believe they can eat meat while following a spiritual path, which is incorrect. This acceptance has spread from some teachers who traveled from India. True spiritual progress requires strict adherence to non-violence and purity, including a vegetarian diet. Those who maintain these practices, like certain sādhus, demonstrate the correct way. We must reject the new, permissive teachings and return to the authentic "Yoga in Daily Life" discipline. This path demands we avoid meat and live purely, ensuring clarity of mind and spiritual growth. We must be strong and share this correct understanding to guide others back. "They also say that if one wants, one can eat meat too. And that is not good." "We should all come back and become like this—no meat, nothing." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

We are always close in our hearts

Our true home is found within the heart, beyond physical travel and external change. Observe nature's unity: birds live and die as devoted pairs; cows move as one herd. Humans also journey, leaving birthplaces for other lands, yet a longing for a true home persists. This inner home is not a location but a state of being, accessed through the heart. In deep sleep or meditation, we touch this inner oneness where all separation dissolves. Past experiences and loved ones, like a mother's presence, reside there. Even animals understand this inner truth, as they feel deep connections and know good from bad. Our physical body travels, but our heart holds everything. Therefore, live consciously, examining your actions, and recognize the fundamental unity in all life. Wherever you go, carry this understanding within. "From the heart, inside it is like my last one, my last love, last life." "In our heart, there is everything." Filming location: Vienna, Austria

Bhajan singing from Jadan

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Satsang from the Bhakti Sagar

The glory of the divine guide is supreme compassion and protection. A place becomes sacred through the spiritual practice of a great soul. Even a being of immense power, like Rāvaṇa, who commanded all worldly pleasures and deities, found his ultimate happiness not in his dominion but in uttering the name of God. This demonstrates that the bliss found in divine name and Guru's service is unmatched by any worldly method. The teachings of a capable Sadguru act as sacred mantras. By meditating upon these words, one can transform life and attain all happiness. The Guru is the eternal incarnation, guiding from darkness to light. True joy is found only at the divine feet of the Guide. Satsaṅg itself is the sacred confluence where divine knowledge flows. "By uttering the mantra 'Śiva,' when will I become happy?" "The joy felt upon uttering God's name is found nowhere else." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

Protect me from negative words and actions

The divine advent is unfolding and the path of worship is being revealed. The Kaliyuga is now coming down and everything is happening with Bhagavān again. The new Brahmā will come to many countries. The name Īśvarānanda has been given. What is there will happen all over the world, not in a short time but gradually. A new Nārāyaṇa is recognized and bhajans are being sung. Satyuga has come, put on fire by a revered figure. A very big temple has been built in a village full of devotees. All this has happened in stages within the great place. The essence is within the entire body. "Om Namah Śrī Prabhudeepa Rāyanam. Om Namah Śrī Prabhudeepa Rāyanam." "We are all the servants of the Lord." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

Always we should know that we are human

The human originates from Śiva, who is seated within. From the one came two—the masculine and feminine principles—and from this, all real humans are to arise. The human duty is to ascend toward light, not descend into animal forms through negative actions like killing. All beings come from this human origin. Killing, especially of animals, causes one to fall back into lower births. Purity means not killing anything. Even accidental harm requires prayer for forgiveness. A vegan practice is best. All religions ultimately lead to the same God. The essential practice is to remember "I am human," honor the Earth as mother, and connect with the purifying element of water. "Not from a mother, not from a father, I simply am." "Purity—purity is not to kill someone. It doesn’t matter what it is." Filming location: Bratislava, Slovakia

A New World Begins

A new dawn for humanity is here, set in motion for the whole world. Write something new every day with these new words. A verse has come, and the children will bring the new. You have done this work, and it is now placed within everyone. Become human again. Before sleep, tell yourself a new life comes. This good world is for all. Purity, health, and good will return. Tell all people. The new world comes slowly. Your country will be in peace. Make it in your heart and brain. Come back to your country and village. Practice yoga for a pure house, without meat or alcohol. Live healthy. What comes from elsewhere is not good. Return to local, good food and water. Remain in your country. Go to your temple. Give children good food. Be human with pure qualities. All gods are good and are with us inside. In your country, first purify it. Every morning upon waking, say "I am human." Then acknowledge Mother Earth before stepping down. See the power in a drop of water. See the whole world. Ask for purity and help others—humans, animals, birds. See life in all. You are human; therefore, have no problems and help others. "Open your eyes: I am human. Only this one word." "Tell yourself in your mind: 'New life, a new life comes.'" Filming location: Gymnazium Viliama Paulinyho, Martin, Slovakia

Bhajans from Poprad

Life is a vast ocean; the goal is to find the right direction and reach the harbor. The world is an illusion, a dream, and a person clinging to it is like a captain sailing aimlessly. To attain self-knowledge, seek a true guru. Upon finding such a one, fear not in the ocean, for knowledge dries it up and one crosses with dry feet to the harbor. What holds a person is love for the master’s lotus feet; nothing else has value. When the guru shows mercy, all pain vanishes and worldly illusion leaves only true joy and reality. Repeating the sacred name of the incarnation crosses the ocean of ignorance. True devotees bow to the lotus feet; touching the dust of those feet grants liberation. All efforts succeed through receiving grace. Day and night, repeat the sacred name; the guru removes all obstacles. The guru is the supreme bestower, the lord of destiny, the embodiment of the world’s lord, the supreme liberator. With that grace, no karma can harm and māyā loses power. Grace purifies destiny, bringing success and liberation. During meditation, focus on the guru’s form; then fear nothing. The one upon whom grace rests is already on the other side of the ocean. Keep the guru’s image in the heart; then death is only awakening, a new dawn. “If you receive the grace of Gurudev, then no karma can harm you, and māyā will lose its power over you.” “Whoever has the form of the guru in their heart need not fear death. He will realize that it is only awakening—a new dawn.” Filming location: Poprad, Slovakia

If you want to go to God don't eat meat

The practice of purity and compassion is universal, rooted in non-violence. Life feeds on life within nature's cycle, yet the highest being should not consume another. The sacredness of all life calls for avoiding exploitation. Observing dairy practices reveals the taking of milk meant solely for the calf, leading many to adopt veganism, forsaking all animal products. This aligns with spiritual aim, for consuming life returns one to the cycle, while purity leads beyond. Health is supported by this pure diet. The practice of 'Yoga in Daily Life' must embody this dietary purity to be complete. Many now follow this path for compassion, health, and spirit. "Life feeds on life." "If we want to go to God, then we go there. Otherwise, one goes into other forms." Filming location: Hotel Tatra, Poprad, Slovakia

We have to make our food

Maintaining health and purity through yoga and conscious living is essential. A period of global difficulty was endured through disciplined practice at home. This practice sustains life. The guidance given long ago was to avoid meat and alcohol, which many adopted, leading to healthier generations. The treatment of animals is a concern; some advocate for not taking from them, aligning with vegan principles. Caution is required regarding new substances added to food. Personal health must be guarded by choosing pure nourishment. The collective practice ensures well-being for oneself and family. "Your power was this, that you stayed very good." "Tell them, 'No meat and no alcohol.'" Filming location: Jogacentrum, Levoca, Slovakia

Yoga unites people

Observing spiritual practice reveals a common human foundation beneath different forms. Many traditions share morning rituals of purification, prayer, and offering. Christians go to church, kneel, and give donations. Hindus perform ablutions and sit peacefully. Muslims wash, pray from their book, and instruct their children. These external forms vary, but the internal impulse is shared. Yet, in many places, this dedicated practice is declining. People are distracted, and communal observance diminishes. True spirituality transcends these separate identities. In a hospital, a doctor does not ask a patient's religion or nationality before providing care. The focus is solely on the human being in need of healing. This illustrates our fundamental unity. Every creature has a body and can feel pain. A single needle causes suffering to the whole body. We are all interconnected. Therefore, do not claim one religion is superior. All contain goodness. Our shared humanity is the primary truth. "Not this is India or Christians or Muslims making or their name. No, only the human, and this comes to them." "In a hospital, they will not say, 'What are you? Which land is this?' But please bring this child or person who has fallen down." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Everything is within thyself

A morning practice of presence reveals unity with all. Stand and raise your hands. Lower them to your heart. Look left: what is seen? Look right, then ahead. See birds, many things given. Look down to earth with its creatures. Look up: direction is up, pure. Close your eyes. Open, look straight: “Am I here? I am.” Look left, right, down, up: only sky. Realize no one, no directions. Only up, pure and clean. Sit, moving left-right, down to ocean or earth, up to sky. All become one. On waking, know “I am human,” greet Mother Earth, invoke water: Jal Jagadīś. See ocean, a drop falling, feel complete; then five minutes morning practice, day awareness, evening satsaṅg—close eyes, peace, Śānti. “Am I here? I am.” “Look up, there is only a beautiful sky.” Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

In the bhajans, God is present

A true devotional song reveals the oneness of all life. A beautiful bhajan once moved a teacher to give alms, demonstrating its profound power. The source of a bhajan matters less than its divine essence, which transcends all worldly distinctions. This spiritual unity encompasses every being and every tradition. All life returns to a single source, just as rivers flow into the ocean. Death comes to all—humans, animals, people of every faith—and in that moment, all superficial divisions dissolve. The essence of life is universal, connecting every creature and every element of creation. A genuine bhajan expresses this fundamental oneness. "Life is life, life for everything, even for little things like animals or something." "It is above everything, at the highest height... What is that? God."

Around the world - Anandpuriji Sannyas

The recitation is a hybrid of mantras, blending the Gāyatrī with other Vedic phrases. This creates a continuous, unbroken sequence without explanatory context. The canonical source for this specific combination is not clarified. The structure is unclear, making logical flow difficult to assess. The interpolation of phrases appears to be a deviation from standardized Vedic recitation. This presents a potential textual inconsistency. "Oṃ Bhūr Bhuvaḥ Svaḥ Tat Savitur Vareṇyaṃ Bhargo Devasya Dhīmahi Dhiyo Yo Naḥ Prachodayāt" "Rāmātmā Siddhi Yajurbe Denā Jiṣṭasomam Vibhsvah"

Ganesji Doha

The Maṅgalācaraṇ bhajan is a prayer to Gaṇeśa concealing a hidden address to Mahāprabhujī. Translating bhajans requires understanding language mixture and the paramparā background. This Maṅgalācaraṇ invokes an auspicious beginning by requesting the remover of obstacles. Holy Gurujī Śrī Mādhavānandajī Mahārāj wrote it as the first bhajan in Ānanda Prakāśa. The bhajan addresses Gaṇeśa with names like Gajānanda, Gaṇapati, Gaṇādhiśa, and Gaṇarāja. Gaṇeśa is the son of Pārvatī, created from mud. Śiva beheaded him and later placed an elephant’s head, making him a symbol of wisdom. Another story tells how Gaṇeśa won a race by circling Śiva and Pārvatī, becoming first worshipped. Gaṇeśa sits in the Mūlādhāra Cakra, stopping past karmas to let new actions begin. The bhajan praises Gaṇeśa as the king of kings, giver of ṛddhi and siddhi—money and power. It asks to pour the nectar of knowledge and make Holy Gurujī happy. The hidden meaning emerges in the line “Gaṇa-nāmī Gurudeva, Viśva Dīpa Hari āp ho.” Here, the gurudeva of many names is not Gaṇeśa but Mahāprabhujī, called Viśvadīp and Hari. So the entire bhajan is a call to Mahāprabhujī for blessings. The final request is “Dījo caraṇakī sev”—grant service of your lotus feet. This sevā means serving all beings, including animals, by protecting them. Thus, a widely accepted bhajan is subtly directed to Mahāprabhujī alone. "Gurujī is not calling Gaṇeśajī to come; he is calling Mahāprabhujī." "Viśva Dīpa, O Mahāprabhujī, Hari, you are Viṣṇu." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

Eat pure healthy food

A spiritual journey demonstrates the expansion of awareness through yoga and ethical living. Initial travels faced skepticism, yet sincere invitations led to growing gatherings. Permission from the Guru guided the return to Europe and the establishment of an ashram. Teaching emphasized yoga, meditation, and a lifestyle free from meat and alcohol. Many adopted these practices, experiencing health and peace. Observations reveal a growing global interest in this conscious living, though challenges and misunderstandings persist. Warnings are given about consuming certain foods like eggs and processed items due to unseen impurities. The path requires personal vigilance in diet and continued spiritual practice. "Please, Swāmījī, we are from these countries. But we would like to have you bring for yoga, practicing yoga." "Without him, without his long work, I would not be here, so it is for him a lot of thanks." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

Our cows are like our mother

The essence is living in truth and compassion, avoiding harm to all beings. We must act rightly in all things. This vast land holds ancient wisdom. Other traditions are younger. The origin is Śiva, from whom all humans arose. The critical question is: what does it mean to be human, distinct from animals? To eat meat is to forsake this humanity; the karmic consequence is real and leads to suffering and rebirth. Many now turn away from this. People travel and see the truth, leading to the vegan movement, which began strongly elsewhere. They reject all animal products—meat, milk, honey—understanding the taking from others. In India, understanding is still growing. We must see clearly: consuming eggs or dairy causes suffering to the mother and child. Even when advised by authorities, this is a terrible practice. We must choose peace and harmony to avoid negative rebirths. Our practice should align with this compassion. "To eat meat is to forsake this humanity; the karmic consequence is real." "Consuming eggs or dairy causes suffering to the mother and child." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

Beauty is in our heart

Yoga in daily life is the way to return to God. Yoga has existed over 13,000 years. It must be practiced and shared. True yoga means no meat or alcohol—otherwise, it is empty exercise. The world does not know what real yoga or God is. Knowing God entails non-violence toward animals. India was entrusted with teaching the return to God. External influences caused problems, but now peace and understanding are reemerging. Many people worldwide give up meat, milk, and honey, recognizing animals’ rights. Killing animals is not permissible. Yoga is for all faiths. Many spiritual teachers spread this, yet meat-eating negates practice. Humans, unlike animals, can choose compassion. A morning practice involves balancing inner sound on both sides. Balanced sound aligns speech and action. This tradition ensures a harmonious day. Inner beauty creates lasting bonds and happiness. “If someone eats meat and consumes alcohol, they are not a yogī and have no real yoga; then it becomes mere exercise.” “The whole world does not know what yoga truly is. They do not know what Bhagavān is.” Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

A Devotional Offering: Guru Vandana and Bhajans

A devotional offering of Guru Vandana and bhajans is presented. Bows are offered to Satguru Dev and all present. A guitarist from Ajmer presents Guru Vandana. A request for time is made. A Mīrā bhajan is sung. The bhajan describes Mīrā’s absorption in divine love. She drinks the poison given by Rāṇā as nectar. She merges into the ocean of saints’ company. She sings Hari’s glories in every lane. This is Rāga Sāraṅga, a daytime rāga. An original composition is offered. The composition declares the world, body, and illusion false. The Sadguru gives the message of truth. The teaching points beyond words to the soundless “Om So’ham.” Refuge in the Mother grants liberation from birth and death. The immortal mantra’s secret is revealed. The offering concludes with chants of reverence to deities and gurus. “Aisī lāgī lagan, Mīrā ho gayī magan. Rāṇā ne viṣa diyā, mano amṛta piyā.” “Jhūṭī māyā, jhūṭī kāyā, jhūṭā yeh sansār hai. Morā sadguru diyo sandeśa.” Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India
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Life begins from the navel

The navel is the origin of life and the focal point for spiritual practice. All existence emerges from this center, connecting the individual to the divine source. In the mother's womb, life begins at the navel before any other form is perceptible. This point is our foundational connection to existence itself. By focusing on the navel with specific posture and awareness, one accesses the primal vibration of life. This practice aligns the body's energy from the navel upward to the heart and head, then down to the base. Sustained focus here is essential, as distraction can sever this vital connection. The vibration cultivated will eventually permeate the entire body, signifying complete integration. "From the navel, we are going up on the stage on the heart, on the head, and again we’re coming completely to the tail." "You are already in the mother’s body. It is in that, and then after this or that happens, it’s okay."

Practising from Jadan

The practice of yoga is a complete and great discipline for daily life. The body must be guided with precise, unmoving alignment once a position is established. Maintain a straight line in the limbs and a forward gaze. Do not shift the hands or feet after placing them. The ultimate aim is deep relaxation and peace, allowing the whole body to rest comfortably. This integration leads to a state where the distinction between teacher and self dissolves into simple being. The practice concludes with gratitude and a return to stillness. "when you would put your hand further, it should not go straight further and then come back again." "don’t move them. Stay in one place. Don’t move anymore." Filming locations: Rajasthan, India

It is good if we are as we are

We must understand our origins and maintain our natural, familial harmony. We come into this world through God, manifest via our mother, who carries and nurtures the child. The entire family rejoices in this pure, natural process. The child inherits its essence and likeness from the father. We live happily within our familial and national lineages. While we should be friends to all people, we must also preserve our own heritage. Going to other countries is fine, but one should remain rooted in their own. Relationships between people of different backgrounds may seem acceptable, but they are not sustainable and lead to confusion in lineage. Observe nature: animals do not cross their kinds to come together. Similarly, we must keep to our own. Respect everyone, but maintain your family's purity. Your primary duty is to your parents and children. Uphold this natural order. "All humans are good. They are always, no problems. But when you come, many people are only like this, and others are on that side." "Do you think there is one animal and another animal, and now they will come together? You think so? They will not come." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

We are all disciples

The exalted status of Maṅgīlālji is revealed through the declarations of Mahāprabhujī and Devpurījī. Mahāprabhujī declared Maṅgīlālji the greatest of the greatest. Maṅgīlālji requested a mantra from Mahāprabhujī. Mahāprabhujī said no mantra was needed. Devpurījī also affirmed Maṅgīlālji’s greatness. These statements refer to two individuals, one being Maṅgīlālji. Maṅgīlālji is placed above Brahmā, Viṣṇu, and the Jīvanmukta state. The state of Jīvanmukta remains unattained by seekers. A written record exists in a book. A photograph is kept as a sacred reminder. All are disciples, regardless of background. The spiritual hierarchy elevates Maṅgīlālji beyond divine forms. Seekers are reminded of their current unfulfillment. Future discourse will elaborate further. The greatness of Maṅgīlālji is celebrated with sacred acclamations. The teachings inspire continued spiritual effort. “You need not do; you are Maṅgalāl. But you are the greatest of the greatest.” “He is the greatest.” Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

You are in me

Grace flows through life's cycles, and our human journey is to recognize it within daily practice. Receive the prasāda and partake daily. A story illustrates this: A man insulted a teacher, calling his beard a donkey's tail. The teacher remained calm. Decades later, the man returned as a devoted disciple, apologizing. The teacher had always known this return would come. People and phases come and go in life; do not judge these movements as bad. What is good within will eventually surface. Therefore, I see everyone as inherently good. Our path is "Yoga in Daily Life," transcending labels like Hindu or Muslim. It is the daily practice itself that matters. We are human beings above all. Different religions and languages are external; internally, we share the same human essence. Our practice integrates body and spirit, leading us toward unity. The ashram holds the collective energy of all who come. "I knew that one day you would say it was good, not bad." "Yoga in Daily Life means it is only for you. It is your yoga every day." Filming location: Vienna, Austria

A Discourse on Dharma, Diet, and the Spirit of India

A discourse on dharma, diet, and cultural essence. The people of India traditionally would not perform such acts as eating meat, but now many have started. This shift is influenced by external forces. All living beings consume others, but humans must choose not to kill animals. Food belongs to the divine. Eating animal products, including eggs which contain life, causes disease and harm. This is not our dharma. Many illnesses now arise from this diet. Foreign customs and languages are being adopted, diluting our essence. The primary focus must be preserving our inner spiritual truth and practices. Caste distinctions cause sorrow, for all are fundamentally the same. True practice means living with love, maintaining purity, and honoring all life. "All living beings consume other living beings; they consume other living beings." "By doing such things, what will happen to a person after practicing them?" Filming location: Jaipur, Rajasthan, India

How to sing bhajans?

Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Jadan Ashram, Rajasthan, India. You all sing the bhajans very well but you should sing them a little bit like the Indians do. Singing the Yogi Jano Ki Yoga Nindra bhajan. Besides singing, it is also very good to know the meaning of the bhajan.

Sataguru hurt me with the arrow of knowledge

The spiritual experience of receiving the Guru's knowledge is described through the arrow metaphor. The Guru's arrow of knowledge strikes a seeker. It wounds deeply. Tears begin to fall from the eyes. Every hair on the body stands erect in ecstasy. The deep knowledge brings intense pain in the heart. This pain causes one to faint and fall to the ground. Ritual priests and religious leaders do not know this pain. Doctors and healers cannot diagnose it. Only another who has been similarly struck can understand. The complete God shatters the seeker into pieces. He does not use a physical bow and arrow. His words are the arrows that strike. These word-arrows destroy all mental pride and ego. Then all illusion and deception cease. In nothingness, the sun of inner light rises. Only the one struck knows this experience. "My Gurudev hit me with an arrow." "He completely smashed me, He put me into small, small pieces." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

The Glory of the Satguru

The glory of the Satguru is supreme, for even the greatest devotees and divine beings are servants of the true Master. Historical disciples like Dhruva attained liberation through unwavering devotion to the Guru's word. Renunciant kings and divine incarnations also followed their gurus. The highest goddess is said to envy human proximity to the Satguru. All authentic spiritual practice, including mantra and bhajan, flows spontaneously from the heart of such a realized being. This power arises from purity and consistent practice, not from gradual effort. A true Mahāpuruṣa embodies this completeness, and through good words and devotion, one aligns with that saintly nature. "Even Brahmā, Viṣṇu, and Maheśvara are all servants of the Satguru." "We are completed already. And we are in ourself."

We must remain strong and clean

The human journey is from animal nature to divine consciousness. All creatures feel pain and desire life, yet they live and die in conflict. Humans evolved slowly, gaining knowledge and a form distinct from animals. With this came the realization to not kill or harm, to be good to all beings. This purity of non-violence and respect is the core quality that elevates. It began in India with religion, yet many now have forgotten, killing animals and each other, persisting in animal nature. Consider Jesus, who embodied this purity, not eating meat. We are now that Jesus. We must be strong. We are in Kali Yuga, a hard time where killing is rampant, even of motherly cows. We must remember purity: do no harm, do good for all. Start in small acts, like feeding birds and ants before yourself. Be strong, tell your family, and live as God's children, doing only God's work. "Then the realization arose within: 'I will not kill any of us. I will not do wrong to anyone. We will be great, we will be good to all living beings.'" "And so, this is like, now this is Kali Yuga’s coming. So, my dears, we should, we will help me. We should be hard, and your father, your mother, tell your mothers, tell your mothers, fathers, your brothers." Filming location: Vienna, Austria

Bhajans with Swami Gajanandji

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We are Humans

The nature of practice is to inquire into what you are not, to discover the Self. We perform many actions and yoga postures, naming animals and forms, but you are not that movement or those names. You are not the body practicing. We identify with elements like water, necessary for life, yet you are not that either. We live within a body and a world, like passengers in an aeroplane, but this too is not you. Life appears and disappears, and we question where the prāṇa goes. We speak of God but have not seen God. The ultimate reality is described as light, yet even that description falls away into nothingness. The practice is to see that all these appearances—the body, the world, the elements—are not you. The true state is a oneness beyond all forms and descriptions, where there is no separation. Be with this inquiry. "All that is moving is not you; it is that." "There is no light also, it’s going dead." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
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Concentration on the Heart

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