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Devotion manifests through invocations of victory that transcend logical uniformity. The salutations honor many divine forms. Each name carries the resonance of victory. Variations in pronunciation naturally occur. Jai and Jaya both convey the same triumph. The mind seeks consistency, but the heart flows. A sudden cry interrupts the sequence. Such interjections are not contradictions. They emerge from deep longing. The names may appear to differ slightly. Madhavānandjī and Madhavānanjī reflect one being. The tradition holds both spellings as reverence. There is no flaw in this living prayer. The lineage of gurus is invoked repeatedly. Each repetition deepens the invocation’s power. The supreme reality is beyond names. Devotion uses words to reach the wordless. “Śrī Dīp Nārāyaṇa Bhagavān Kī Jai” “Kho Parada Hamse Kyo Rakte” Filming location: Vép, Hungary

The continuity of the spiritual lineage and the unity of all hearts in practice are assured. This gathering is a great fortune. The atmosphere of the Guru is present here, making practice peaceful and good regardless of the place's size. This same atmosphere can be cultivated anywhere. The community is growing because of your collective affirmation. The future spiritual guide will be recognized and will be for everyone. The true Guru unites all hearts directly, beyond nationality or religion. Historical accounts describe the profound nature of the Gurus. Personal recollection confirms the Guru's greatness when encountered. All are like stars, inherently present yet illuminated fully by the sun of Guru's grace. This grace, like sunlight or rain, is for all beings universally. We are all part of this ocean of consciousness. Feel the connection within your own heart and navel, generating warmth to share with everyone. "A guru is that all countries can be, but what is that we take in our heart like this?" "When the sun rises, then it’s all shining. Not only one person... Everything, trees, everywhere, everything." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

I have learned about tradition and modern life. Traditional paths, like the Jain Sādhus, embody strict non-violence, avoiding harm to even grass and flowers, using plastic garlands instead. They perform great meditations, avoid meat and alcohol, and follow strict codes, like not crossing oceans. Modernity brings compromise. Professors and others may claim understanding but still engage in consumption. The core principle is "Jīva jīva bhakṣate"—life feeds on life. We must minimize harm, eating only fallen fruit. Modern life, especially in relationships, shows loss. Marriage should be lifelong, with selfless service, not merely for sex. People now quickly seek new partners, which is not good. This is a sign of the Kali Yuga. A story illustrates: a couple stayed married for 50 years in silent resentment over who ate the hard bread crust, finally communicating only at the end. The lesson is to endure peacefully, do good for others, and accept your situation. Do not hastily abandon your path, or you may lose everything. "Jīva jīva bhakṣate." "Whole life I was biting, and I give you soft." Filming location: Slovenska Vas, Slovenia

The path to purity and humility is found in recognizing our fundamental unity with the divine. Many ways exist to see God. All living beings are caught in a cycle of consuming each other. Bhagavān Śiva provided a solution, guiding humans toward Parabrahma and away from endless rebirth. Consider the ocean, vast and containing everything. From it rises pure vapor, forming a single, pristine drop of rain. That drop is like the individual soul, descending in purity. When the drop falls back into the ocean, it becomes the whole again. This illustrates our true self. Humans are meant to be pure, without killing or harmful actions. This purity connects us to Viṣṇu and Brahmā. Śiva manifests as the unity of male and female within all. Through meditation and mantras, we cultivate this goodness. Do not claim personal greatness, for that is a fall. Be humble, pure, and like a brother or sister. Physical practice is good, but inner purity is essential. At death, all identities vanish; we leave with empty hands. We must learn not to suffer and to merge with the supreme reality. "One drop comes in our hand... And when this one drop drips into the ocean, everything becomes only the ocean." "Don’t say, 'I am great.'... We have to come ourselves humble, good, pure, and like a brother, like a sister, like a friend." Filming location: Slovenska Vas, Slovenia

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The supreme reality is Śiva, the primordial source beyond birth and form. All teachings and lineages flow from this singular truth. The Guru's call guides one beyond transient desires to that eternal source. Spiritual practice, like bhajan, aligns the individual with this reality. Misunderstandings and worldly attachments create separation, as illustrated by tales of prolonged silence between beings. True union comes from recognizing the shared essence within. The goal is to quench the inner thirst completely, moving beyond partial satisfaction into full immersion in the divine. "Bhagavān Śiva was not born; he has no mother, no father." "One word is that it is on that. So still, people who have not understood are all going here and there."

Morning satsang from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic.

The human journey calls for non-violence and spiritual awareness. People travel seeking to become better. Many claim spirituality through simple acts or profess faith, yet contradictions exist, such as claiming peace while possessing weapons. The natural world operates on life consuming life, a universal reality. Humanity evolved from primitive states, developing spiritual knowledge in regions like the Himalayas. Teachings from figures like Buddha emphasized non-harming, vegetarianism, and mindful practices like alms-seeking. Despite this, many ancient practices have faded. We must remember our humanity upon waking, fostering daily goodness. Earth is our mother, and water signifies life for all. A shift is occurring as more renounce harmful habits. Spiritual practice is essential until the end, as anger destroys. A parable illustrates the folly of bargaining with God only in crisis. The path requires consistent humility and non-violence toward all creatures. "Jīva Jīva Bhakṣate: everyone is consuming life, killing or eating others." "In the morning, get up, open your eyes, and say, 'I am human.'"

This is the day of oneness, the middle point in our sādhanā. We must practice every year and go forward, not back. Yoga in Daily Life began from Czechoslovakia and has spread worldwide; it is for all. Our sādhanā comes from Ālagpurījī and Devpurījī, through Holy Gurujī and Mahāprabhujī. Holy Gurujī gave me this chair, which is from God. Sitting here signifies oneness. We are to become gurus, but that happens only at life's end through true inner practice, not merely in time. I work with Mahāprabhujī. We are all together in this. The Nandi statue sees Holy Gurujī's samādhi and Śiva; offering to it brings blessings. We must continue every year. "All will be only one. It doesn't matter who, what will be. One in all, and all in one." "This chair is from God, Bhagavān... then you become the Parabrahma, Paramatmā." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

A Bhajan workshop from Devpurījī Ashram in the Czech Republic shares devotional invocations and kirtans. Greetings extend to all around the world. The weekend workshop practices devotional singing. The performance is offered so distant listeners may enjoy and connect. Sacred invocations are chanted with devotion. Jaya is proclaimed to Alakhpurīṣa Mahādev, Deveśvara Mahādev, Dīp Nārāyaṇa Bhagavān, Mādhavānanda Holī Gurujī, Satguru Dev, Viśvagurujī Paramahaṁsa Maheśvarānanda, and Mīrābāī. A kirtan then begins: “Āratī karūṁ satguru kī, pyāre guruvara kī.” The kirtan praises taking refuge in the guru, receiving sweet nectar-like moments. It describes the guru as the revealer of Brahma knowledge and the unwavering propagator of yoga knowledge. It acknowledges the guru’s feet as lotus-like, pervading the heart. The chant seeks grace to dispel doubts, cross the ocean of becoming, and illuminate the path. Participants are described as amateurs still learning and practicing. An invitation is given to join future bhajan workshops to learn playing, singing, and pronunciation. Viewers are encouraged to subscribe to the YouTube channel “Swamiji TV, Yoga in Daily Life” and give likes. A possible session is mentioned for the next day at ten o’clock. The gathering closes with blessings: “Hari Om” and “Śrī Dīp Nārāyaṇ Bhagavān Kī Jai.” “Āratī karūṁ satguru kī, karūṁ satguru kī, pyāre guruvara kī.” “Vyomālitaṁ nirañjanaṁ nādabindu kalātītaṁ, tasmai śrī gurave namaḥ.” Filming location: Czech Republic

The power of satsaṅga lies in gathering in truth. The recent global hardship was a manifestation of Kali Yuga, a dark age where everything breaks. I was traveling but was sent to my home country. Through it all, we were with God, who provides. "Sat" means truth. A Satguru embodies this truth. Many practice yoga and follow gurus, each with a name and lineage. We are all human, yet distinctions exist through names and relationships. In the ashram, you become family. Satsaṅga is the company of truth, where we are all together in goodness. This gathering is a satsaṅg. Maintaining this truthful connection requires constant practice, or it is lost when you leave. The physical body is temporary and turns to dust. The name, however, endures beyond the body, like a memory that remains after a person is gone. Therefore, hold to the truth of the name. Satsaṅga is truth together. "Sat means truth, and this truth is like that." "The body will slowly, slowly go... but your name will not go anywhere." Filming location: Brisbane, Australia

The oneness of all life is realized through the path of non-violence and recognizing our shared divine essence. Śiva is the primordial source from which everything emerges. All life, from the smallest ant to humans, is equal and sacred. The principle Jīva Jīva Bhakṣate signifies that life consumes life, urging us to avoid causing harm. We must affirm "I am human" as a constant reminder to act with compassion and avoid killing. Consuming meat and alcohol violates this sacredness. True spirituality means seeing the one God in all and giving up harmful habits. We are like a drop merging into the ocean of the divine; individual identity dissolves into universal oneness. The practice is to live without harming any creature. "All creatures are doing. Those who are living without any killing—avoiding alcohol, meat, all creatures—that is what they are doing." "Jīvā means life, life, and in that life there are all creatures: a little ant, this little ant, and humans, and all are all equal, what is living, living." Filming location: Gold Coast, Australia

The path requires consistent practice within a supportive community, not sporadic attendance. True growth comes from steady, year-to-year effort, allowing the teaching to take root deeply. A master provides guidance progressively, not all at once, to ensure proper integration. Practice must be balanced; excessive effort creates problems. The technique is precise and must be learned correctly. The essence is transmitted through grace and correct application, not through forceful personal ambition. "All those disciples who are practicing should practice from one year to the next." "A master will not give you everything. He will only give for one year."

The highest practice is skill in action, known as karma kauśalam. All activities, from meditation to eating, constitute karma. Past actions, whether good or bad, are one kind. The essential skill is how one performs action now. This human life is given to perform karma that leads toward cosmic life. Every action has an effect, like food becoming either poison or the nectar of immortality. The practice involves turning all daily activities into conscious, skillful work. This transforms life itself into a path. "Yogaḥ karmasu kauśalam." "Our action is of two kinds: negative and positive."

The three points are sleep, awakening, and reality. I am not the doer. The whole body, from toes to heart, is involved in a state that is hard to fully describe. Sleep is very great. When we sleep deeply, there is no light or thought; we become quick and everything goes into the heart. We become completely relaxed and everything is good. Upon waking, one should immediately recognize, "I am awakened." It is very important to say, "I am human," and think this all day. The earth is our mother; everything comes from and returns to it, like a drop to the ocean. The reality is to see where you truly are when sleeping deeply. Do not dwell on many things, but go to the oneness, like the sky. Speak what is right, eat well, relax, and sleep without anything. Satsang is the best. "Sleeping is very great. When we come to sleep, then there is no light, no thoughts, nothing." "When we wake up from deep sleeping and we open, awaken immediately... tell to thyself, 'I am awakened, I am,' and that is very important." Filming location: Brisbane, Australia

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Satguru is the protector; devotion surrenders the self and transforms fear into faith. The bhajan “Satguru Rakhovālājī Hamārī” pleads for shelter. Prahlāda, a boy-devotee, faces his demon-father’s command to embrace a glowing pillar. Seeing it covered in red ants, he embraces it, and Narasiṁha emerges to end the curse. An elephant, caught by a crocodile, fights for a hundred years until offering a lotus—instantly, Hari arrives. Draupadī is covered in cloth by Krishna as tormentors try to disrobe her. Mīrābāī’s poison becomes nectar through trust. Each story reveals: turning toward what is most challenging, the threat softens. Faith is not only in Guru or God but in the capacity to meet what comes. “Now it is my turn”—this claim opens meditation, posture, and the present moment. The bhajan comes from Swāmī Mādhavānandajī, offered to Mahāprabhujī, whose spontaneous songs were caught on paper. That wisdom flows through paramparā, now alive. Another truth surfaces in marriage. Two aged partners sat in silence because the wife never said she craved the hard crust, not the soft heart of the bread. He always gave the best of what he had. Revelation brought remarriage after fifty years. Unspoken longing builds walls; speaking the heart restores peace. Three simple practices: hand on chest, steady breath—heat clears; navel touch—energy balances; Brahmarī vibration—awakening. Just a few minutes daily transforms. “That type of devotee you are always saving, continuously saving. Now it’s my turn.” “I gave you the soft part because I wanted to give you the best. The heart of the bread I don’t like; I gave it to you.” Filming location: Sydney, Australia

A simple daily practice establishes conscious connection. Upon waking, declare "I am human." This single thought cultivates good and friendly awareness throughout the day. Before standing, acknowledge the earth as your mother and seek permission to place your feet upon her. This brings happiness and relaxation. Recognize your unity with all life, as all beings are one. A brief daily remembrance of this brings beautiful understanding. "Upon waking, open your eyes and tell yourself in a sleeping voice, 'I am human.'" "All day, you will be so happy and feel very good, relaxed and well."

Compassion for all life is the foundation of spiritual practice. Many suffer globally. Disciples abstain from meat, alcohol, and eggs, as consuming life or its potential causes harm. Eggs originate from a mother bird who nurtures them with great care. All beings, including humans, share the sacred process of birth. Modern interference in natural birth is regrettable. All beings face death. Consuming meat or alcohol creates negativity and deception, contrary to divine will. These substances may be used only as prescribed medicine. The natural union of husband and wife is sacred. Having many children is a blessing. In this age, one must honor the mother, the source of all. Life, from a tiny ant to an elephant, is the same sacred essence. Do not consume meat. See the divine in every being and view. "Mother, mātṛ devo bhavaḥ, mother and father." "Life, from a tiny ant or elephant, all are the same life in life." Filming location: Sydney, Australia

Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic. Bhajan singing.

Recognizing our humanity is the path to purification. Animals exist in cycles of consumption, unaware. Humans possess a higher potential but often revert to killing. The capacity for violence is given, yet the instruction is clear: do not kill any creature. Taking life returns one to an animalistic state. The principle of non-violence extends to refusing what others have killed. This understanding is universal, not confined to one tradition. Historical conflicts distorted natural ways of living. Now, many treat creatures cruelly, acting without humanity. To live rightly, one must awaken to this truth. A daily practice affirms this awareness. Upon waking, declare "I am human." When standing, acknowledge the earth as your mother. Approach water, seeing a single drop as your fleeting portion. Recognize that all life is interconnected like sensation in a body. Observe the peaceful cow that eats only grass. Understand the five elements and time. Ultimately, turn to the divine. Without this inner sight, one acts blindly, trapped in cycles of cause and effect. The choice to live as a human is yours. "Do not kill anyone. Then you will come to the human state, and from there, progress further." "Life is life. We should come home and not kill. Do not kill, nor accept what someone else has killed."

Life is a sacred cycle of consumption and suffering, demanding non-violence from aware humans. Living beings consume each other due to ignorance, perpetuating a cycle of killing and being killed. This brings suffering and ensures rebirth into the same pattern. Humans possess knowledge, distinguishing us. We must not kill any creature—birds, fish, or animals—for they feel pain. God provides for all life, not just humans, like rain for every tree. Our actions return to us; causing harm ensures we will be harmed. To break the cycle, embrace peace. Give up meat and eggs, as these are lives. A realized being merges with the divine, like a drop in the ocean, and does not return. Live on seeds, leaves, and what is given without killing. "Jīva jīva bhakṣyate. The living being consumes the living being." "O human, do not kill any creatures—birds, many birds, many things, the fish in the water, everywhere." Filming location: Launceston. Tasmania, Australia

The guru's grace is the sole path to spiritual completion. Attaining the true guru is rare and difficult, unlike the many common teachers. This process is illustrated by the Brahmari wasp, which meticulously prepares a nest; only the third type of larva becomes fully established and transforms. Similarly, spiritual attainment requires the disciple to be fully receptive and prepared for the guru's transformative grace. This bond, once formed with a true guru, is as irrevocable as the biological connection to one's mother. The disciple must remain steadfast in practice without greed or distraction, lest they lose their progress like the dog who dropped its chapati. Completion comes only through unwavering surrender to this grace. "Once you have that guru, a real guru, then you, we all will be there." "Guru Kṛpāhi Kevalaṁ Śiṣya Ke Ānanda Maṅgalam." Filming location: Vienna, Austria

A silent meditation gathering with invocations. For some time, joint practice was not held. Now bhajans, mantras, and meditation resume, with something new tried for a week. The outer form is irrelevant. The inner self alone matters. A simple eye exercise leads to inner awareness. The Bhakti sings the yoga mantra softly, without intensity. This mantra comes from Gurujī and Mahāprabhujī. It is the real yoga. No instrument is required; the mantra lives within. Sit quietly for half an hour. Place the hands over the eyes. Feel this in the heart. Draw light from the inner light. Everything within is a single unity. After meditation, share the inner experience. Now remain in silence. Hari Om. “Through them we will all be in our inner self.” “Your mantra is within you, and it brings itself to your heart.” Filming location: Vienna, Austria

The yogi's conscious sleep is a state of awakened rest known only to rare, accomplished beings. In this sleep, one remains inwardly aware, turning night into day. It is a sleep of alertness, not unconsciousness. This practice transcends ordinary relaxation, which is often misunderstood. Common yoga relaxation is mistakenly called the corpse pose, implying death. It should be understood as the bliss pose, representing fullness of life. The practice must be inclusive, free from sectarian symbols so all may benefit. True relaxation means being so profoundly at peace that no external disturbance, like a cobra crossing your path, can create inner agitation. The body rests, but consciousness remains luminous and awake. "In that sleep, one remains awake and turns night into day." "This sleep is known only to the rare, accomplished being." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The true meaning of satsaṅg is shown through a story of marriage and divine friendship. Boys and girls study together, pure like siblings. Then the thought of marriage arises—a merging of husband and wife. A couple marries but does not truly share hearts. For fifty years, he gives hard bread, she desires soft heart-shaped bread. Neither speaks openly, and disharmony persists. At their anniversary, he arranges a meal and finally offers the soft piece. She reveals her long-held wish, and he understands. Their hearts merge and they know real marriage. True love is not body, but insight and mutual care. It means helping each other, being happy and healthy together. In this age, many give up easily. We must live as one. Satsaṅg means sat—all, and sang—together. All beings are one heart. The heart contains the whole world. We are one, nothing beyond this. "Love is that we are all very happy, healthy, and well, bringing everything. I help her, she helps me." "Sat means we are all together. All we are one. Our heart is one." Filming location: Melbourne, Australia

The essential unity of all beings transcends names and divisions. A universal spiritual truth is present everywhere, yet human divisions persist based on religion or nationality. These distinctions are superficial and dissolve when the soul leaves the body. All life is interconnected, like countless lives within a single ocean. The core human duty is to recognize this unity, to harm no living being, and to see the divine in every person. One must confront the consequences of past actions, including consuming other life, to progress spiritually. True practice involves daily prayer and seeing the self, the mother, and all others as manifestations of the divine. The ideal is for every being to treat every other with such reverence that no negativity remains. "The living being is like fire, when the fire rises, then what am I? I am a human being." "If a living being kills another living being, it is an animal that eats, not a human." Filming location: Melbourne, Australia

Health and healing are found in nature and yoga. Doctors perform procedures, but problems often recur. Reliance on doctors does not release disease. Many practice yoga without deeper understanding. A simple movement given by a yogi restored stomach comfort for many. Nature offers remedies, like a tree bark that is boiled and drunk, bringing relaxation, yet it does not cure. The bark from a certain tree, dried and powdered, in hot water, can relax the body. A swami developed such a medicine, now approved by government after long effort, to be shared in various countries. Other medicine is also good, but natural ways are very good. Tomorrow, exercises will be done on an empty stomach. Lie down, relax with bent knees, no pillow. Stretch legs, sit up gently. After eating, sit in a comfortable cross-legged position for five minutes; this prevents stomach problems. Those with knee issues should avoid certain postures. Yoga in daily life brings health. Regular practice, even simple movements, yields great benefit. “This medicine also does not cure us. They cannot cure. It is only, ‘Yes, okay, tomorrow,’ and like this.” “Yoga in daily life is so good and beautiful, and it is very good.” Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The light of life is the central theme, illuminating the transient nature of existence and the eternal soul. Spiritual connection arises through sincere invitation, as with early European visits where hosts purified their kitchens for a vegetarian diet, fostering deep bonds. Life is symbolized by a flame. Darkness represents death, while light is life and awareness. The soul, or Ātmā, is the singular reality within all beings, from humans to animals and seeds, entering the body at conception. The physical form is temporary, composed of the five elements, and is eventually surrendered. The duration of one's life is like the oil in a lamp, predetermined. One should live purely, without harming other life, understanding that all consciousness returns to the source. The observed flame, with its dark and clear parts, mirrors this inner light, which is one with the divine. "Dark is death, and light is life." "Only that everywhere is one Ātmā, the soul, this." Filming locations: Villach, Carinthia, Austria.

The human life is a sacred opportunity to transcend the cycle of suffering and return to the divine source. Our physical body ages and limits us, but within it is the eternal ātmā, the flame of life common to all beings. All creatures live and consume each other, experiencing pain. A true human is defined by causing no pain to any living being, rejecting the consumption of animals. If we torture others, our soul becomes heavy and we fall back into the cycle. If we harm none and respect all, our pure soul ascends to Parabrahma. At death, all identities like religion vanish; only the purity of the soul matters, with the heavy sinking and the pure rising. Ego and self-importance weigh us down. We must protect our inner flame through daily practice, like maintaining a lamp in an ashram, which symbolizes our devotion and pure life. This practice is our seva, aligning us with the universal light. "Jīva jīva bhakṣate. Jīva is living... So jīva to jīva, eating each other." "A true human is the only one who does not say, 'I will live here, I will eat food, but I will not act in a way that causes pain to any humans, or animals, or birds, or anything.'" Filming location: Slovenska Vas, Slovenia

Do not cut flowers for offerings, as it takes a life. Use only what falls naturally. Your home is your ashram; light a lamp and pray there daily. Keep the practice alive with simple, regular devotion. The flame represents living life; tend it with care to avoid danger. Water is life, and where there is water, there is God. Practice consistently, for when the light is gone, it is dead. Do not harm others or animals. Learn and teach this to your children. "Please do not take these flowers. A flower is a living thing." "See your flame. What is my flame inside? That I am still life."

You are already a yogī possessing the science; you seek attainment yet have achieved much through practice. Many great yogīs and paths exist, all progressing toward spirituality and God, united as one. Worldly science is good, but spiritual science is paramount. I do not teach against marriage; it is necessary. Have families, give good knowledge, and maintain a righteous life. We must return to disciplined family practices, like prayers before meals. Consider the flame of a lamp. The oil and wick are the body and elements; the flame is your life and spirit. When the oil finishes, the flame—your ātmā—departs. Light a lamp each morning as a meditation on life. This flame is also prāṇa within you. Perform regular pūjā in your āśrama to uplift spirituality and health. Your mantra practice continues within you always, carrying blessings. Do not harbor negativity; be good and unified. We are all one. "Your little children, whom you have taught well, are like Śiva, Brahmā, Viṣṇu." "The flame is what we call our ātmā, our spirit, which then departs." Filming location: Slovenska Vas, Slovenia

Bhārata’s greatness lies in its sages and ṛṣis, but the path is satsaṅg. People came from other lands yet remained unaware of this truth. Gradually many turned to wrong actions. The cosmic law is “jīva jīva bhakṣate”—every living being consumes another. Bhagavān Śiva granted humans a way to rise above this cycle. A human must become one who lives solely for God. Satsaṅg alone makes one like God. Wherever satsaṅg is received, that eternal truth leads forward with God. Through satsaṅg, a person resolves to harm no creature. Eating requires purity: wash, sit, pray, then partake. In India now, many have lost this. The hierarchy is Brahmā, Viṣṇu, Śiva, and above them the Guru. The Satguru is the source of removal of all sufferings. Satsaṅg is with the Guru. Everyone must learn to speak in satsaṅg, not merely listen. Understanding the words behind bhajans is essential. Do not just eat, drink, and wander. Engage in satsaṅg and become equal to God. “Jīva jīva bhakṣate.” “Jahan satsaṅg, jahan jisko miltā hai, vo bhagavān jaisā ban jātā hai.” Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

Today is the incarnation of Bhagavān Śrī Gaṇeśa. Gaṇeśa is the first God to be worshipped. He is like Bholenāth, fulfilling wishes. Gaṇeśa should not be taken merely as a physical form; it has many meanings. He is the foundation, balancing everything, called Mūlādhāra. The elephant symbolizes the seven trunks representing the seven essential bodily minerals, the saptadhātu. This is a balancing principle, not just a story for children. Ancient miracles, like cloning in Śiva's time, are beyond modern science. Gaṇeśa is the god of all Gaṇas. He is half animal and half deva. He wrote the Vedas telepathically for Vyāsa. Physical forms and statues are crucial so we do not forget; culture survives through saṃskāras. Therefore, Gaṇeśa should be remembered first in prayer. "Obey, obey, obey your Guru, then you will be successful." "One in all, all in one." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Satsaṅg is the tree of immortality, and the mantra is its fruit. Two parrots spoke of the fleeting nature of the world. One urged the other to repeat the mantra Soham. Worldly passions are poisonous fruits. Death may arrive in a single second. Enjoyments are like a mirage in the desert. A fallen leaf never rejoins its tree. Turn your back on Māyā and face reality. Satsaṅg grants the fruit of immortality. The other parrot reminded: use your own tongue, for death is a cat behind you. Rise daily to meditate, for this garden will dry up. The Guru Paramparā breathes life into the ashram. The consecrated mūrtis are living presences. The mantra’s one word holds the seed of the universe. Realize that word, and all is achieved. The guru embodies simplicity and devotion. The disciple must uphold this dharma. "When a leaf falls from a tree and the wind blows it away, that leaf will never return to the same tree." "The mantra contains the seed of the whole universe. If you are able to realize only one word in your mantra, you will be done; you will be finished." Filming location: Vienna, Austria

The sanctity of a place is created by the presence and practice of those who gather there. This land is made holy by your presence. Previously, it was a place of different activities. Now, it is a sanctuary. If you have problems or do not know what to do, come and stay here. It is a holy presence. We must maintain this sanctity by avoiding alcohol and not killing any animals. Even fallen birds should be helped to thrive. We are all here together, whether for one day or a long time. Now, we will do a healing exercise. Focus on your whole body and relax. Place your right hand on your navel. Feel the center without pressure. Notice if there is movement to the left or right side. You can place a hand on a neighbor and offer peace. Some may feel pain on one side. Lie down comfortably. There are techniques to help. We will address stomach problems further. For now, rest. "This land is very holy because you all make it holy." "Only we should not have alcohol... no killing any animals."

Observing the navel is a foundational practice in awareness. Sit comfortably and place a middle finger gently on the navel without pressure. Observe the breath's movement from this point for five minutes, then lower the hand. Observe again without touch for another five minutes. This point is significant as our initial connection to life. Be relaxed yet sit straight to perceive the movements. The practice involves feeling subtle shifts within the abdomen, left, right, or middle, without force. It is a direct observation of internal sensation. The body must be completely relaxed to perceive these subtle workings. This simple observation is the essence of the practice. "Simply observe when and how you are with the breath moving in and out." "Just feel how it is, how you feel sometimes, pressure or something, what happens in your body."

The seed of life and reverence for all beings is the foundation of practice. Physical exercise like asana is essential, akin to washing upon waking, but sustenance comes first. All creatures, from ants to humans, possess the seed of their life. The Buddha exemplified reverence, moving slowly to avoid harming any living thing and sharing his alms food first with ants and animals. This principle of non-harm extends to not consuming meat or alcohol. A tree descended from the Buddha's own was planted in Australia, showing this reverence can grow anywhere. True practice involves this profound respect for all life, connecting us to a greater spiritual reality. "Only doing āsana, prāṇāyāma, and so on is very important, very important." "He goes for bhikṣu, and he is going, walking to there. But very slowly, so that no ants, no animals, and if there are some trees, little trees, will not break anything."

Health is sustained through dedicated practice and service, not by temporary measures. Many foretold a great illness, yet those consistently practicing Yoga in Daily Life remained very healthy. Health comes from long-term discipline in food, water, and exercise, not from claiming wellness only when convenient. Our collective health during that time demonstrates this. True practice requires years of commitment, not short-term effort. Similarly, service (seva) means selflessly helping others, such as supporting poor children's education, without attaching names or conditions. Financial support for the work flows to the centers for all, not to any individual. The guru-disciple relationship is foundational. Your first guru is like your mother—a primary, lifelong connection. Yet you may learn from many gurus, as a child learns from many relatives. A living tradition has many gurus and disciples; it is not limited to one. We are all human beings first. "All our Yoga in Daily Life people, they were really very healthy." "When you have once your guru, which is great, it is great... But you can go to anyone, to any gurus, you can go, blessing and learning anything, no problem, but still it is that guru." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Establish a consistent daily practice for spiritual progress. A dedicated daily sādhanā of half an hour to one hour is essential. Practice early in the morning to avoid disturbing others. This regularity is more valuable than intensive, irregular efforts. Discipline your eating: consume meals only at set times, with nothing but water in between. This aids both physical health and meditative focus. The practice involves concentrating on three points: the head, chest, or navel. Choose one and maintain your focus there consistently. This internal focus must be learned and sustained. Do not mix practices or overcomplicate your routine. Simplicity and regularity are the foundations. The technique is a gift from the lineage, meant to be integrated into your entire life. "Three times you can eat, but between meals, nothing except water." "One is thinking maybe here, or here in the chest, or in the navel. Only these three." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Welcome to this gathering on spiritual progress and practice. A global community has come together after a period of separation. Observing the growth in practice, especially outside India, is heartening. Early encounters revealed different lifestyles, yet many embraced change, giving up meat and alcohol, leading to health and goodness. This reflects a human evolution from basic existence toward higher consciousness, guided by divine knowledge. Humanity has advanced greatly in science and material development. Alongside this worldly path exists the distinct, ancient path of yogic science, now spreading through Sanātana Dharma across all countries. Many from various nations now live as sādhus, learning peace and purity in āśrams. This understanding deepens as more engage with these practices from within. "Then came Bhagavān Śiva, who gave this to humans." "In a few years now, we will see that we will all come to good in this world." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Māyā: The Great Deceiver and the Roasting of Vāsanās Vāsanās are deep desires that fuel restlessness. Cintā and Tṛṣṇā burn as consuming fires, ruling the mind with anger and jealousy. The seeds of vāsanās must be roasted through the fire of tapasyā so they never sprout. Karma enforces illness and sorrow; even God cannot interfere. The human birth and Gurudeva give tools to escape the cycle. Prayer, meditation, and rigorous practice are the path. A yogī once questioned Viṣṇu about māyā. Viṣṇu said, “I am thirsty; bring water.” The yogī walked to a distant village. A beautiful young girl answered the door. She fed him, touched him, and offered rest. He forgot his mission entirely. Desire arose, and they married. They had children and built a life. Then monsoon floods swept through, destroying everything. Struggling to save his family, he lost them all to the raging water. Unconscious, he washed ashore and finally awoke. Turning, he saw Viṣṇu, who simply asked, “Where is my water?” The entire life had been an illusion cast by māyā. “Do not give a chance to yourself for these vāsanās, for these wishes.” “Between here and Brahma Loka, everything is like the kākaviṣṭhā—the excrement of a crow.” Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic