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Being a human

Spiritual discipline guides one from ignorance to enlightenment. Human life is a rare opportunity among countless life forms. Animals possess innate discipline, but humans are given specific principles—conduct, thought, diet, and recreation—to cultivate goodness and occupy the mind positively. These rules, including fasting and observing holy days, were established by sages to prevent negative actions. Every action creates a corresponding reaction, good or bad. By following these disciplined observances, known as saṃskāras, one progresses spiritually. Without such discipline, one remains bound to the cycle of karma and rebirth. The goal is to become absorbed in the formless, eternal Brahman. "God knows everything, does He not? God knows what you will say, what you will do." "Where there is action, there will be reaction. Good action yields good reaction. Bad action yields bad reaction." Filming location: Jaipur, Rajasthan, India

From darkness to the light

The Guru is the supreme reality and the root of all spiritual practice. Liberation comes only through the Guru's grace. A person cannot truly live or progress without a guide. The first gurus are the parents, who impart the foundational education in the lap. The school teacher is also a guru. Anyone who imparts knowledge, whether teaching a skill or a scripture, fulfills that role. The celebration of Guru Pūrṇimā honors this principle of guiding light. One must return to the Guru's teachings to preserve dharma and discipline. The essential education begins at home; without it, children go astray. Home and traditional nourishment are also vital, for food prepared with care is divine and sustains health. "The meaning of guru is to lead from darkness to light." "Without a guru, a person cannot truly live or progress further."

Gurupurnima Blessing

The Guru is the light dispelling darkness, the movement from ignorance to knowledge. In this world, one cannot survive without a Guru, which is any source of knowledge, including learning to cook. Today, many cannot cook at home. Educated women, who have the capacity to bring peace, sometimes develop arrogance, refusing to cook due to ego, leading to reliance on restaurants. The food from a mother, who nourishes a child from the womb, is divine prasad. One must learn to cook at home themselves. Cooking is a master, and you must become that master and teach your children. Do not put children in nursery school and do not get food from restaurants. Cook yourself; it will be cheap and good. "‘Gu’ is darkness, and ‘Ru’ is the light. It is that light which dispels darkness." "The mother who gives nutrition to the baby from inside the womb... that mother’s food is divine food, it is prasād." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

Hatha Yoga is in every kind of Yoga

Haṭha Yoga is the essential, foundational path encompassing all others. You cannot proceed without Haṭha Yoga. Bhakti Yoga is also Haṭha Yoga inside, for you must maintain unwavering devotion despite emotional waves. Most devotion is selfish and unstable, rising and falling with desires. True devotion must grow constantly, like an airplane ascending smoothly from the runway. It is a test of purity and constancy. The story of the crow and swan illustrates this: the noisy, changeable crow represents fickle devotion, while the silent, soaring swan represents steady ascent. Real devotion requires a pure heart and readiness to surrender completely. The tale of the young girl Karmabai demonstrates this forceful love: she insisted the deity eat her offering, and through her unwavering conviction, it did. Karma Yoga is similarly challenging. Thus, all paths are included within Haṭha Yoga. "Bhakti yoga cannot be successful without haṭha yoga. And then it must be what we call the real devotion." "God needs that kind of love... it is the love that is the oneness." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

Tratak

Trāṭaka is concentration on a single point to master the mind. These are among the six Haṭha Yoga techniques. True concentration means the mental modifications become still, like a bird standing motionless on one leg to catch a fish. The object of focus must be unmoving, such as a stone, a marked spot, or a steady flame. Gaze at the chosen point without moving the eyelids for a short duration, then close the eyes to observe the afterimage. Do not concentrate on this inner vision or it will vanish. Practice only in a still environment to avoid a restless flame. Incorrect practice can harm the eyesight. This training improves concentration and vision, leading towards meditation. It is a high technique but requires careful, patient practice without haste. "Trataka means concentration on one point." "The training is to not concentrate on that inner flame. Otherwise, it will disappear."

The hatha yogi wants to live a long and healthy life

The wisdom of natural remedies and the true path of a Hatha Yogi are shared. Neem leaf powder can heal stubborn wounds quickly. Babool fruit soaked in water helps with glandular issues after a certain age. Neem seeds ground into a paste strengthen hair roots. A true Hatha Yogi renounces laziness completely, for laziness is the tamas guna, a python-like state. The yogi practices techniques like Nauli and Agni Sara Kriya to awaken the digestive fire, ensuring health and preventing diseases like diabetes. The body must be kept clean through practices like fasting and cleansing. Garlic is beneficial for the heart, liver, and cleansing gases, contrary to some teachings. The Agni Sara Kriya is demonstrated for digestion and vitality. "My father is 90 years old... I gave him neem powder... in the morning, the wound was completely closed." "The biggest enemy of the human is laziness. Where there is laziness, there is tamas guṇa." Filming location: Vép, Hungary
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Kriya Yoga and Meditation for hatha yogis

The practice is a Haṭha Yoga kriyā using ascending and descending resonance. Sit straight and generate inner happiness. Chant Oṃ eleven times. Concentrate between the navel and the crown. The resonance travels from the navel center upward to the heart, throat, and crown, then descends through the brow directly to the navel. This sound resonance is called Sahajanāda. It opens the central channel passing through the spine. Practice twenty-one rounds daily. It removes tension and stress, expands vision and thought, and leads consciousness toward Brahman. This is a high kriyā for Haṭha Yogīs. Conclude by folding hands and smiling. "Imagine and mentally let this Sahajanāda travel from Maṇipūra to Sahasrāra." "This Nāda, Resonance, Sound... leads the consciousness to Brahman."

A hatha yogi is one with Nature

Hatha Yoga is a discipline of alignment and harmony that begins with life itself. Its principles apply from infancy, where correct physical support prevents pain like a displaced collarbone, to the natural care shown by elders and animals. True discipline is universal, required in all work and life. Hatha Yoga is not merely exercise; it requires endurance and a calm nervous system. Techniques include conscious breathing and natural remedies like the neem tree, which purifies and strengthens. Ayurveda is the science of life, using plants—roots, herbs, and leaves—without harm. A Hatha yogi lives as one with nature, drawing healing prana from trees and surrendering to natural law, which offers more than any hospital. "Discipline is not only for the yogīs. Discipline is for all animals. And even the trees have a discipline." "A Hatha yogī is one with nature, and he is surrendering to nature." Filming location: Vép, Hungary
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Hatha Yoga techniques - 2

Haṭha Yoga is widely misunderstood as merely physical postures. In truth, it is one branch of the singular tree of yoga. Its essence lies in practical purification techniques, the ṣaṭ karma, which are distinct from āsanas. These methods cleanse the body and mind to prepare for higher states. A common error is valuing theory over direct experience. True value is found in application, not mere intellectual understanding. The practice begins with techniques like Jala Netī and Sūtra Netī for nasal cleansing. Mastery requires patient practice, akin to a child learning to walk. "Tons of theory is nothing compared to a gram of practice." "Enter the kingdom of the Lord through the gate of sacrifice." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

How a hatha yogi can reach the aim of yoga

Yoga is the singular union of the individual soul with the Supreme. It is Ādi Anādi, beginningless and endless. The eternal space contains consciousness, called cetan. Yoga is the harmonizing, balancing, and uniting of these principles into oneness. This union is between Jīvātmā, the individual soul, and Paramātmā, the Supreme Soul. The purpose of all yoga paths is to achieve this. Haṭha Yoga requires strict discipline, Kāyā Sādhana, to balance the body and mind. A true Haṭha Yogī forges their own path like a lion, not following the common road. They require purification, as energy transfers between people like an infection, disrupting meditation and clarity. The yogī must protect their energy and not change their determined course, even against opposing winds. Achieving this balance leads to liberation. "Yoga means the balance. Harmonizing, balancing, and uniting." "A Haṭha yogī doesn't walk only on that. It will make its own practice on sādhanā." Filming location: Vép, Hungary
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Hatha Yoga techniques - 1

The body's tension and purification are central to well-being. A smile engages few muscles, keeping tension localized, while a frown engages many, sending tension through nerves to the brain, causing distress. This physical tension manifests in organs, affecting the heart, liver, or kidneys due to hidden stress and insincere expression. Haṭha Yoga addresses this through internal cleansing. The Ṣaṭ Karma techniques, like Neti, purify the nasal passages. Inhaled dust and pollution accumulate, but the body's design, with nasal hairs and mucus, traps it. Neti uses a pot with warm, tear-salinity salt water to flush the nostrils, clearing sinuses and aiding conditions like allergies. This practice emphasizes using simple, durable tools and connects bodily purification to overall health, requiring proper instruction. "Smiling removes tension. But some people smile insincerely; that person is suffering." "In Haṭha Yoga, it is mostly inner cleaning of the body, which is very important." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

The qualities of a Hatha Yogi

The topic is the Haṭha Yogī’s supreme power and divine grace. A real Haṭha Yogī is the greatest one, needing not long for brahmajñāna. Such a yogī commands adoration and respect in the whole universe. The Haṭha Yogī must master all ten indriyas, both jñānendriyas and karmendriyas. Nourishment is controlled: if food comes, accept it; if not, go without. The yogī remains beyond heat and cold. Many qualities define a Haṭha Yogī. To become one, a great many things must be renounced. A true Haṭha Yogī sees other humans as worms in the world. All powers of the universe are held by such a one. Even Brahmā, Viṣṇu, and Śiva are not cared for. When Śiva and Pārvatī encountered a Haṭha Yogī cooking on a funeral pyre, Pārvatī urged Śiva to offer comfort. The yogī refused any gift and told Śiva to go away. Śiva obeyed, saying even he cannot argue with a Haṭha Yogī. Such a yogī is rare, an Avatāra of Śiva himself. Haṭha Yoga purifies the five kośas through kriyās: Netī, Dhautī, Bastī, Naulī, Trāṭaka, Kapālabhātī, prāṇāyāma, and kuṇḍalinī. Through purification, siddhis arise—passing through rock, like Alakhpurījī. Devpurījī once cut away his own flesh with an axe and healed completely overnight. The glance of a purified yogī bestows immense grace. "If you become a Haṭha Yogī, you are the greatest one. If you become that real Haṭha Yogī, you need not long for brahmajñāna." "Śiva said, 'Yogīrāj, ask something. Without giving, I will not go.' The Haṭha Yogī replied, 'If you want to give me something, then go away from here.'" Filming location: Vép, Hungary
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The Paths and Practices of Haṭha Yoga

Haṭha Yoga is a distinct branch of yoga concerning disciplined willpower and energy. The Bhagavad Gītā references eighteen yogas, while Patañjali's system outlines four primary paths: Karma, Bhakti, Jñāna, and Rāja Yoga. Haṭha Yoga integrates into this framework. One local explanation describes four types of willpower: the innocent persistence of a child, the determined will of women, the commanding will of a king, and the striving will of a yogī. Classically, Haṭha Yoga begins with six purification techniques, the Ṣaṭkarma, not merely postures. Its foundation lies in balancing the nāḍīs, the energy channels. The union of the Ha (Iḍā) and Tha (Piṅgalā) channels creates yoga. Practice starts with the left nostril to calm the moon channel, which governs the ever-changing mind, before proceeding to the right, sun channel. "According to Patañjali’s teaching in the Patañjali Yoga Sūtra—a very good book—yoga is not only physical exercise. It concerns the mind, consciousness, and the vṛttis (mental modifications)." "Classically, according to the yogīs, the given techniques are these six kriyās. Then we go further with our meditation, mantras, and achievements." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

Prayer gives perfection

The path of yoga begins with prayer, right conduct, and purification. Prayer serves physical, mental, and spiritual well-being and always brings positive influence. Yoga is meant for householders and workers, not only for renunciates. The fire of yoga burns all sins. True practice starts with four principles: ācāra (behavior), vichāra (thinking), āhāra (diet), and vihāra (company). Good behavior expresses self-respect without ego. Positive thinking means cultivating pure thoughts. Diet shapes speech: as the liquid drunk, so the words spoken. Company influences character; negative association leads to negative traits. Never enter a house lacking welcome, respect, or love in the eyes. Discipline is essential for success. The human has five sheaths: physical, energy, mental, intellectual, and bliss. All diseases originate from the bliss sheath and descend through knowledge, mind, and energy into the body. Purification must therefore address these subtle layers. The five elements are polluted, but a yogī thrives by purifying mind and body. The mind travels instantly and must be controlled. Thoughts are known only to oneself and God, so mental purification is vital. “Yogaḥ karmasu kauśalam.” “Jaisā pīye pānī, vaisī bole bānī.” Filming location: Vép, Hungary

Do not waste your time

Overcoming fear and practicing sādhanā in the shelter of Satguru is the teaching. All in this hall are equally receiving the blessings of the holy ones. Absorb spiritual energy like bathing in a divine ocean. Leave worldly gossip outside. These days purify qualities unconducive to spirituality. Fear must be cast out. Ghosts and magic do not exist. Astrology is only mathematics; do not let planetary positions frighten you. A boy captured by a ghost learned from God that he was protected. He beat the ghost and walked free. No one can liberate another in ten days. Such promises are empty. Live normally, love your parents and friends, do your job, practice mantra and kriyās. One day you will reach Brahmaloka. The Guru protects always. Eat well, practice yoga, and the body will be fine. Do not worry about bones disappearing; it is natural. "There is no ghost, no magic; no one can attack you with magic." "Terī Satguru Rākhelāj—the Gurudev will protect us." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

Be careful with diet

Modern health suffers from a lost connection to natural food and cooking. Most physical and mental unwellness stems from poor diet and heart. Commercial foods like bread contain unknown, harmful ingredients such as feather powder and hair. Humanity's great mistake is forgetting how to cook and use nature's bounty, like medicinal trees. People discard beneficial plants, such as the babul tree, which can cure many ailments. They chase artificial, advertised foods devoid of life force, or prāṇa. True nourishment requires learning to properly prepare vegetables with correct spices. Return to home cooking, abandon junk food, and use natural ingredients to ensure health. "Eighty-six percent are not healthy because the heart and the diet are not good." "Eighty percent of diseases in women can be cured through only this babul." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

Color me into Your color

This final evening reflects on the journey within the coach of the body. We celebrated Guru Pūrṇimā and held Kriyā Yoga initiations. The destination is one, though paths differ. All scriptural knowledge exists within you. The human body contains all worlds and suns; self-realization is an inner search. Theory without practice is insufficient; understanding must change your inner self. Early life should be for learning alone, free from desires and distractions. This is the stage of Brahmacarya, where one's focus is on the Supreme. Modern distractions, like certain toys or fearful experiences in childhood, can shape consciousness negatively. Life's stages traditionally progress from student to householder to retiree, with dispassion being key for renunciation. The inner instruments of the body produce sacred sound, Nāda, leading to Brahman. "All is visible in this coach of the human body." "Tons of theory is nothing compared to a gram of practice." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

Follow the words of the Guru

The Mahāmṛtyuñjaya Mantra is a tool for liberation from attachment and fear of death. Chant it daily, focusing awareness through the body's energy centers. It seeks a painless separation from the body, like a ripe fruit detaching from its vine. We are deeply attached to this body, acting from fear, which is a necessary protection for creation's balance. Yet, the soul leaves all pain behind at death. Our life is a transient journey, often spent earning only to spend on the body's upkeep. The stated goal is to reach the infinite, though many fear its emptiness. Spiritual practices like mantras are questioned if they do not reduce attachment. What is often sought is mere wellness, a selfish comfort equated with laziness, not the austerity of true practice. The negative qualities within us may flee from the Guru's word, but complete, permanent removal is doubted, as stories illustrate our inability to fully surrender when tested. The practice often remains superficial. "O Lord, just as a ripe melon or a cucumber separates from the vine without any suffering, so too, O Lord God, let me be liberated from this world." "But are you sure that from Guru Vakya you will forever remove these things? No, no." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

Atma is king of the body

Perseverance in spiritual practice is essential, and the inner self is the sovereign of the human vehicle. Maintain a single target on the path to achieve it; without focus, one feels emptiness and anger. A practitioner, after twenty-four years without perceived experiences, considered abandoning his practice. Observing an ant repeatedly fail yet succeed in carrying a grain of rice up a tree taught him never to give up. The body is a coach; the ten indriyas are its powerful horses, controlled by the mind. Within this coach resides the king, the Ātmā, which is formless and ever-awakened. Viveka, or discernment, is the essential advisor to this king. If viveka is absent, thieves like desire and anger enter and destroy the vehicle. The guru's word is the arrow that drives these thieves away. "For 24 years I’m practicing, but I don’t have any experiences." "Ātmā is Nirākāra: Nirākāra means formless." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

The human body is like a beautiful coach

The human body is a wondrous coach given by God. This physical form is a mobile house pulled by ten horses: the five senses of knowledge and the five senses of action. These indriyas must be trained and controlled by the intellect and mind. A pure mind filled with good thoughts provides the inner light of knowledge. One must search within the Self, not externally. Cherish this human birth among 8.4 million life forms. Live with clarity, peace, and non-harm, creating peace in the world. Practice yoga and good actions. Understand that desires drive activity, but do not be enslaved by them. All creatures are beautifully different. Maintain a vegetarian lifestyle to avoid causing suffering. Destiny waits patiently, but forgiveness is paramount. The soul is cared for by God and seeks a comfortable vehicle. "My brothers, my coach is wonderful." "Search within you. Oh, my friend, where are you searching for me?" Filming location: Vép, Hungary

Yoga is the science of being Human

The straight path of Kriyā requires strict discipline and rejects spiritual fantasy. Kriyā Yoga is the sure and safe path, beginning and continuing with discipline. Practitioners often start with devotion but slowly neglect the practice, confusing temporary discomfort during intense practice with a flaw in the technique. The discomfort is part of adjustment. Those who remain steadfast see fruits; those who deviate are lost. Many teach without realization, leading others astray into psychic dreams of deities and angels, which is a dangerous distraction. The human body is the divine temple, the Annamaya Kośa, and must be kept clean. True religion is realizing the relation between the individual soul and the Supreme Soul. Fanaticism, whether religious or scientific, is ignorance. World peace comes from accepting our diverse neighbors. Study the chakras sincerely; do not seek shortcuts or confuse authentic teachings with commercialized tantra. Practice Kriyā faithfully without teaching others prematurely. "Yoga begins with discipline and continues by following discipline." "Religion means the relation; realizing the relation of ātmā to Paramātmā." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

Good eating

Our food choices, from potatoes to meat, are entangled with health, karma, and the difficulty of living purely in this age. Potatoes are often unhealthy due to pesticides and chemicals absorbed into the earth, which can take over a decade to purify. Many oils, like refined or cottonseed oil, are harmful and contribute to disease. Modern wheat has excessive gluten. The widespread consumption of meat creates collective sin and karma, stemming from the breeding, selling, and torturing of animals. In this Kali Yuga, we are often forced or tricked into consuming animal products unknowingly, through items like bread or oil. Our weakness and greed, along with market forces making meat cheap, drive this. The solution is to seek organic, local produce like good olive oil, and to diversify our diet with grains, beans, and preserved vegetables instead of relying on potatoes and junk food. We must relearn ancestral preservation methods. Ultimately, some advanced beings show it is possible to live beyond physical food, drawing energy directly from the sun or divine sources. "Sin is that which creatures, beautiful creatures, are there... torturing them, what they call halal, is a pain; the pain is the sin." "When we innocently eat something, and then God will say, 'You also ate,' and I will say, 'No.'" Filming location: Vép, Hungary

Return back to happiness

Sādhana, or spiritual practice, rests on two pillars: the changeable physical practice and the permanent spiritual practice. Our physical practice must adapt to our changing age and condition. While yoga āsanas like śīrṣāsana benefit everyone by improving circulation and health, the ultimate goal is not mere longevity but a contented life. Modern life generates stress and endless desire, which destroys contentment. Accumulating possessions only multiplies sorrows. True happiness, or sukha, is found not in external things but in inner śāntoṣa, or contentment. This contentment is cultivated through steady spiritual practice, primarily mantra. Your mantra is the unwavering pillar that purifies consciousness and leads to perfection, regardless of your beliefs. Do not abandon this practice, for it protects you and brings peace. The physical practice supports the body, but the spiritual practice of mantra and devotion is the essential, unchanging path. "Śāntoṣī nārśada sukhi, who is always content, is always happy." "As many things we have, that many sorrows we have." Filming location: Vép, Hungary
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AUM - RAM mantra chanting

A guided practice integrates posture, breath, and sound. Begin seated in Vajrāsana with Jālandhara Bandha. Inhale into Ākāśī Mudrā, then exhale back to Jālandhara. Perform this cycle for eleven rounds, incorporating breath retention after both inhalation and exhalation as is comfortable. Relax completely in Ānandāsana, cultivating total body awareness from toes to head. Practice deep abdominal breathing for eleven cycles. Then, engage in a sound practice, mentally generating the Oṃkāra from the navel and the sound rāṃ at the Maṇipūra, connecting them with the breath. Conclude by relaxing on the stomach, mentally repeating the mantra, and gently concluding the session. "Relax with this body awareness. Do not let your mind go outside; just feel your body." "Generate the Oṃkāra from the navel... from the Sahasrāra we begin with oṁ."

Practice makes perfect and healthy

Perfection in any discipline, including yoga, requires lifelong practice and unwavering commitment. Yoga begins with discipline. A dancer who stops practicing loses their skill. A trained horse forgets its dance without constant rehearsal. Many neglect their spiritual exercise. Practice makes perfect; neglect destroys perfection. Many seek health through various means yet remain ill because they lack sustained practice. True practice is a lifelong endeavor. Arjuna practiced archery ceaselessly, day and night, to become the best. His focus was singular: he saw only the target's eye. Another student, Eklavya, practiced alone in the forest with unwavering devotion to a statue of his chosen teacher. Through relentless practice, he achieved supreme skill. The master had promised Arjuna he would be the best. To resolve this conflict of dharma, Eklavya, when asked for a guru's fee, sacrificed his thumb without hesitation, honoring his teacher's word. Therefore, discipline is essential. From tomorrow, be punctual for practice. Eat moderately to maintain energy for discipline. Purify the inner instruments through practice. "O son of Kuntī, practice, practice, practice." "Give me your right thumb."

Inner functions

Yoga is the integrated practice of the inner faculty, antaḥkaraṇa. Modern understanding is often limited to physical postures, but yoga encompasses deeper principles. Patañjali’s Aṣṭāṅga Yoga presents eight limbs—yama, niyama, āsana, prāṇāyāma, pratyāhāra, dhāraṇā, dhyāna, samādhi—which must be practiced together daily, not separately. Like a dish requires all spices combined to be tasteful, these limbs form a complete practice. True meditation, dhyāna, is sustained awareness, not thinking of other matters. The inner faculty consists of four components: manas (mind), buddhi (intellect), citta (consciousness), and ahaṃkāra (ego). These must be mastered and purified. Weakness arises from attachment, creating duality in perception. When these are purified, all mental fluctuations fall away, leading to meditative stability. One must observe these inner principles constantly to achieve this state. "Yoga is not only āsana and prāṇāyāma." "When manas, buddhi, citta, and ahaṅkāra are purified, then we are in meditation."

What have you done for others?

The path to spiritual completeness is taken step by step. The aim is self-realization, to reach the divine light within. One must focus on this ultimate aim, yet not miss the path by focusing only on the end. Progress requires knowing your present situation clearly. Identify a single weakness and take a vow to cultivate its opposite quality. Transformation happens gradually through persistent practice, not by jumping ahead. The Guru provides tools and guidance, but the work must be done by oneself. True growth comes from doing, not merely listening or reading. We are all connected divine souls on the same journey. Spread love through awareness and simple acts of kindness. At life's end, the essential question will be what you did for others. Shine your light by example, not by forcing others. "Don’t expect that in this life you will realize God. It can be, but don’t expect it. We have to go only step by step and put all our energy inside." "At the end of our life, God will not ask you how many big books you read... But you know what He will ask? What have you done for others?"

All is the creation of God

The culture of reverence sees divinity in all creation, making every day a sacred festival. Ancient India was a vast land with one original tradition. Its culture is rooted in nature, venerating the moon, sun, stars, animals, and elements like water and earth. The five elements—space, air, fire, water, earth—are the Pañcadevatā, five goddesses that sustain life. Disrespecting them brings illness. Our body and the world are made of these. We possess ten indriyas: five for knowledge and five for action. As we age, our capacity for action weakens, but our capacity for knowledge can grow. True wisdom balances intellectual knowledge with spiritual heart. A story illustrates this: a scientist mocks a meditator, questioning God's design of large fruit on small vines. A small berry falls on the scientist's head, and the yogi notes that if a large melon fell, it would be fatal, revealing a divine wisdom beyond dry intellect. Therefore, every day is a day of worship, a Guru Pūrṇimā, where we recognize the divine in everything. "Every day is a new day. Every day, someone has a birthday. And every day of the month has a particular event or festival." "Every day is a Guru Pūrṇimā... every day is the Dīvālī. Every seven days is a festival." Filming location: Vép, Hungary
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Keep the body healthy

The human life is a rare and precious opportunity to purify karma and realize the soul's nature. The soul, or jīva, is the same essence within all beings, from an ant to an elephant. It takes birth according to its past actions, cycling through countless forms. Negative speech and harmful thoughts create karma that returns to the speaker. One must perform good actions, show kindness to all creatures, and purify the mind. Karma does not forgive; only personal effort through right living and spiritual practice can cleanse it. The human body cannot be bought or rewound; it is a chance to achieve liberation. True spiritual practice is internal, not defined by external robes. Nourish the body with pure food and balance the inner energies through yoga. The goal is to awaken the inner consciousness and become free. "Two things: time will not wait for us, and karma will not forgive us." "The bullet in the gun and the word in your mouth are the same. A bullet can kill you, and one word can kill you."

The Five Sheaths and the Path of the Disciple

The human being is composed of five sheaths, progressing from the gross to the subtle. The first is the physical Annamaya Kośa, nourished by food. Next is the Prāṇamaya Kośa, the sheath of vital energy. Then comes the Manomaya Kośa, the mental sheath. The fourth is the Vijñānamaya Kośa, the sheath of knowledge and discernment. The final sheath is the Ānandamaya Kośa, the sheath of bliss. All illness and karma originate in the bliss sheath and descend through the others to manifest in the physical body. A spiritual master seeks a capable disciple to impart his essence. Disciples are of three types: supreme, middling, and inferior. One must either participate in creation through marriage and family or attain Brahmajñāna, liberating knowledge. To linger without fulfilling either purpose is to remain stuck. Spiritual practice involves purifying action, speech, and thought across all five sheaths. The accumulated impressions from these layers form one's destiny. A true disciple ensures the master's spiritual legacy continues, just as a child continues a family line. "Every creature born with a physical body must participate in creation." "All illness begins from the Ānandamaya Kośa, coming from above. It descends step by step to finally attack the physical body." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

Guru Pūrṇimā: From Darkness to Light

Guru Pūrṇimā marks our new year, leading from darkness to light. In Kali Yuga, negative energy spreads like wildfire, consuming the world through cruel practices like meat-eating. Meat's origin is unknown and could include human flesh, showing this age's depth. All creatures have eyes and a soul; you see God in the eyes of other beings, for every soul is the same God. Despite practices, you will not see God if you do not recognize this unity in all life. Every creature feels fear and pain, and torturing them distances us from divinity. Those under a saint's shelter avoid harming life; others remain in darkness. The guru guides you, even through harsh lessons that remove karma, for his bitterness brings the sweetness of knowledge and protection. Upholding your dharma—your duty to protect every creature and element—is essential, as dharma will then protect you. The complete remains complete. Human dharma is to protect all life. While negative ways spread, a positive message grows through practice and teachings, which we must share. Follow your master's guidance for your good, as unified vibration creates strength. "Every soul is the same." "Gu means darkness, ru means light." Filming location: Vienna, Austria

Make a path through the forest

The path from theoretical knowledge to spiritual realization requires dedicated practice. The body is polluted by environment, food, and lifestyle, necessitating purification through techniques like Agnisāra and Nauli. Two paths exist: Lakṣyatī, the path of aim and practice, and Vācārtī, the path of speaking and theoretical study. Mere reading of scriptures, without practice, creates conflict between knowledge and action and does not lead to realization. Spiritual success demands a clear, sattvic path pursued with independence, as many companions will fall away. Theoretical knowledge alone is like collecting ingredients but never eating the meal. True wisdom comes not from endless reading but from realizing the essence within, which is embodied in the sacred scripture itself as the living Guru. Practice purifies body, mind, and consciousness, awakening energy through correct application. "Pothā paḍh paḍh jug bhaiyā, paṇḍit bhaiyā na koī, dhāī akṣhar prem kā, paḍe so paṇḍit hoī." "Guru Granth Ko Janiye... know thyself that this holy book is not a book but the embodiment of the Guru."

Around the world - Opening of new YIDL center in Nadlac, Romania

Morning satsang with Vishwaguruji from Nadlac, Romania.

Protect Nature and be truthful

The union of mind, body, and spirit is universal love. All 8.4 million creatures—in water, on earth, in space—are the light of one God. Every creature has parents and children who love them. Ants feel the same pain we feel. A mother’s pain is the same, whether animal or human. The tree is a mother, giving oxygen, fruits, shelter to millions. Rain falls on everything without difference, like God. God gave you hands, legs, eyes, health—you are not poor. Yoga needs discipline now, not tomorrow. Give up killing animals. Yoga brings physical, mental, social, spiritual health. Practice āsanas and prāṇāyāma for a healthy life. Do not judge others. Support someone and your mistakes purify. If you cause pain, that karma returns. Love all creatures, not just your family. Human life has one milestone to heaven; miss it and fall back. "God said, 'Careful, the first stone will that one throw who is not a sinner.'" "Love your next one, means all creatures, all creatures." Filming location: Nadlac, Romania

How to educate the children?

Every day is a new beginning, and the true education for life comes from discipline, society, and inner wisdom. Parental strictness creates successful children, while laxness leads youth to seek guidance elsewhere, often from harmful habits. Society once collectively guided the young, with elders instilling immediate shame for wrongdoing, like a teacher punishing a student for smoking. Habit becomes a second nature. We now live in an age where negative influences are rampant, and only good karma allows one to rise. A teacher's discipline is an act of love, converting a disciple through wisdom and sometimes necessary firmness, unlike the false guru who offers destructive habits like drugs. Our health suffers from modern habits, fear, suppressed emotions, and ego in personal relationships, which create disease. While allopathic medicine is crucial for urgent care, natural living and gentle yoga practice offer a foundation for long-term health, happiness, and memory preservation, as they scientifically harmonize body, mind, and soul. "Gurujī used to say that habit is the second nature of man." "The guru converts his disciple into the guru. That's it." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

Around the world - Third Int. Conf. on Yoga and Ayurveda

The conference opens with a welcome and the ceremonial lighting of the lamp, followed by official messages. The core theme is the integration of Yoga and Āyurveda with modern medicine to address contemporary health challenges. Yoga is a holistic system far beyond physical postures, encompassing body, mind, and soul. Yoga and Āyurveda are inseparable life sciences aimed at balance and longevity. Historical connections exist between Eastern and Western medical traditions. Modern healthcare faces significant challenges, including the high cost and side effects of treatment and rising rates of diseases like cancer. An integrative approach that treats the whole person is essential. This requires reuniting the profound wisdom of the East with the advances of the West. True healing and sustainability come from inner transformation, recognizing our unity with all creation and living with simplicity and consciousness. "The ideas embedded in Yoga and Āyurveda are all about integration. Integral approach to health is the need of the hour." "Yoga means union—of the soul with the entire creation. Yogic practice enhances consciousness and sharpens perception, leading to total harmony with creation." Filming location: USA

Around the world - Opening of new YIDL center in Murska Sobota, Slovenia

A new ashram opens to teach the universal path of yoga, a science of body, mind, and soul for inner peace and health. This place was prepared over many years by volunteers spreading authentic yoga, not as a business. Yoga is an ancient universal science of balance and harmony originating with Śiva, beyond any single religion. It is a tool for modern life, where one must find willpower and time for practice amidst societal haste. The practice requires careful, daily effort without competition, adaptable for all ages and conditions. Its ultimate aim is to realize one's relation with the Supreme, fostering health, peace, and universal brotherhood. The future depends on educating children in this spiritual knowledge. "Yoga is universal. So I see your centers... as centers of universal brotherhood." "Yoga means balance, harmony, and unity." Filming location: Slovenia

Around the world - Opening of new YIDL center in Ptuj, Slovenia

We mark 25 years of teaching Yoga in Daily Life here, a voluntary mission from an authentic Indian school. We secured our own space, now becoming a blessed ashram. We have brought yoga to schools, libraries, and communities for all ages through dedicated effort. Yoga is ancient, a science of body, mind, and soul, intertwined with Āyurveda as natural knowledge for health. It is not passive meditation but active practice for concentration and peace. Its universal message is recognized internationally. We must return to natural living, embracing yoga and Āyurveda for well-being, seeing all cultures and people as one family under God. "Yoga is the science of body, mind, and soul." "Vasudhaiva Kuṭumbakam,' which means the whole world is one family." Filming location: Slovenia

The completness of our being

The eternal journey of the soul is understood through the body. The body is a house where God speaks. Every creature operates by this divine intelligence, evident in the coordinated flight of birds or movement of fish. The soul occupies this body, which is like a chariot pulled by ten horses—the five senses of perception and five of action—controlled by the mind. To understand the soul, first understand and purify the body. Control hunger and thirst. Purify emotions like jealousy, which attack the body. Yoga and prāṇāyāma are sciences for this purification, not acrobatics. Āyurveda is the knowledge of life-giving nourishment. Our actions, or karma, generate reactions, causing the soul to journey through various realms. This journey is like a blind person circling a hall, missing the door to liberation due to desires. The soul takes different forms based on karma. Human life is a rare chance to end this cycle through purification and right understanding. "Jisme Nārāyaṇa Bole, Par Guru Binā Bheda Kaun Kholē." "The body does not die. Only space in the space, air in the air, water in the water, earth in the earth." Filming location: London, UK

Around the World - Nadlac

Yoga is a practice for both body and mind. It is not merely physical exercise. The postures and breathing are tools to calm the mind and bring inner peace. A quiet mind is the true goal. This inner stillness allows you to connect with your true self. Through consistent practice, the body becomes healthier and the mind becomes clearer. This harmony within reflects as peace in the world. "Yoga for Body and Mind." "I wish for peace in the whole world, and for you, I wish good health, peace, harmony, prosperity, and progress."

The time for the Unity

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A Guided Meditation on Prāṇa, Mantra, and the Cakras

A guided meditation integrates prāṇa, mantra, and cakra awareness. Sit in meditation, concentrating on the Maṇipūra cakra. Chant Oṃ eleven times with vibration from the navel. Perform Ujjāyī prāṇāyāma with its mudrā. Focus on the Mūlādhāra mudrā eleven times, which is the Aśvinī mudrā. Concentrate with the vibration of prāṇa moving from Mūlādhāra to Maṇipūra. Perform Jālandhara Bandha, Ujjāyī Prāṇāyāma, and Aśvinī Mudrā together for eleven rounds. After finishing, release the mudrā and breathe normally. Keep eyes closed and avoid moving the head to prevent problems. Then assume Ākāśī Mudrā, looking toward the wall's height with eyes closed, and perform Brahmari eleven times. Chant Oṃ eleven times from the navel again. Concentrate on Mūlādhāra with Ujjāyī prāṇāyāma, Jālandhara Bandha, and Aśvinī mudrā, focusing energy from Mūlādhāra to Maṇipūra. After eleven rounds, breathe normally and release all mudrās. Gently assume Ākāśīmudrā again and perform Brahmrī Prāṇāyāma eleven times. Energy flows from Sahasrāra Cakra down to Maṇipūra. There are two mantras: Oṃ beginning from the navel, and another from Manipūra beginning from Sahasrāra. With Oṃ, energy is brought to Sahasrāra cakra; when coming to Manipūra Chakra, energy comes from Sahasrāra Chakra. Concentrate on bringing energy from Maṇipūra to Sahasrāra, and then from Sahasrāra to Maṇipūra. The Bīja Mantra of Maṇipūra Chakra is the letter 'R'. The main points are Mūlādhāra, Maṇipūra, Ājñā Chakra, and Sahasrāra Chakra. Do not begin these techniques without proper learning, as they have great power for awakening. Śiva is consciousness, and Śakti is energy, strength, and health. "Concentrate with the vibration of prāṇa, which moves from the Mūlādhāra to the Maṇipūra." "With the Oṃ, we bring this energy to the Sahasrāra cakra, the Brahmarandhra."

Every soul is pure

The purification of antaḥkaraṇa reveals the nature of truth as Sat Cit Ānanda. Truth is unchanging, like the sky—no weapon cuts it, no fire burns it, no water destroys it. This world is temporary, mithyā; only Brahman is real. Thoughts arise from the inner instrument: manas, buddhi, citta, ahaṁkāra. Impurity there causes ego, the belief in one’s greatness. Purifying these four leads to liberation. Judgement belongs to Divine Justice alone, not to any person. Ignorance is a dark curtain over past, present, and future. The soul is pure but coated by karma and destiny, which we create. Every soul is equal, from ant to elephant, a quality not a quantity. Love all entities; inability to love is ignorance. Four friends—dharma, patience, true friend, spouse—are tested in crisis. In adversity, you are alone; only truth accompanies. The antaḥkaraṇa absorbs qualities from contact and energy. A good deed plants a seed that remains lifelong. Cultivate purity of inner actions. Satyam Śivam Sundaram—truth, consciousness, beauty. "Brahma satyaṁ jagat mithyā." "Love each and every entity. If you cannot love that much, then at least love them as much as you love yourself." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Instructions for practising

The foundation of practice is knowledge, discipline, and adaptation. Each posture has a specific effect, and the sequence is crucial. When you adopt a system, you must follow its fixed procedures. However, you must know your own bodily capacity and limitations. If a posture causes pain or is contraindicated for your condition, you must avoid it. This is an individual matter. The teacher's first duty is to know what to do and what not to do for themselves and their students. Practice must be consistent; knowledge unused is lost. Yoga is a comprehensive science for mastering oneself, not merely physical movements. You must preserve and transmit knowledge, otherwise it perishes. "Every yoga teacher's first duty and priority is to know what to do and what not to do for themselves." "Knowledge must be renewed daily; otherwise, we are lost." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Be careful with the mind

The spiritual path is narrow and perilous, requiring vigilant discernment. Pride in the body or limited knowledge is a profound weakness. Spiritual development itself brings danger, akin to a newborn vulnerable to infection. Negative influences and mental afflictions can infiltrate and destroy progress from within, much like a small axe fells a mighty tree when joined by the forest that becomes its handle. Therefore, the protective power of true satsaṅga, or holy company, is essential. In this dark age of ignorance, the path is slippery and lined with adversaries. One must be humble, avoid negative company, and remain steadfast on the chosen path, for the mind can either liberate or destroy. "Satguru satsaṅg yārī olu avere, olu avere nen bharja avere." (I am longing for those people who have satsaṅg.) "Galiyāṁ choṭī, rāt andherī, rāste meṁ chikanāī." (The path is very narrow, the night is very dark, and the road is slippery.) Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Be healthy, be happy, be good

Life is a flowing river; each moment passes and cannot be reclaimed. Human life is precious and should not be wasted on mere eating, sleeping, and procreation. Time is passing; either use it for spiritual development or lose it. The mind, driven by attachment and desire, is difficult to control and is the cause of suffering. Actions performed through body, mind, speech, and wealth create karma, which determines one's future state. One must purify the inner self through discipline. Yoga is the science for achieving health of body, mind, and soul, leading to liberation. Practice āsana and prāṇāyāma daily for physical health and inner purification. Adopt a sāttvic diet, cook at home to improve health, economy, and family unity. Spiritual lineage connects practitioners to a divine source, offering a path for direct experience. The ultimate aim is to become truly human, do good, and attain higher consciousness. "Either you use it or you lose it. You have the chance to use something good for your health, for your happiness and joy, but spiritual development—yoga is a science of body, mind, and soul." "Yoga begins with discipline. Then you will be great, and great in one year you will see you are something great." Filming locations: Szeged, Csongrád-Csanád, Hungary

The sounds of AUM and RAM

The sound Aum and the movement of prāṇa are central to awakening inner energy. All language begins from the single center of the navel. The letter 'A' emanates from there, and 'R' returns to touch it, creating a cycle of expansion and contraction. In Kundalini science, one inhaled breath divides into ten prāṇas that energize the body. Chanting Aum is a Kriya Yoga practice. We expand into the universe with 'A' and contract, bringing the 'M' back to the navel. This awakens the Kundalini Śakti, moving energy from the navel to the heart, to the throat, to the brow center, and up to the crown, receiving the nectar of immortality. The cycle then brings this energy back down to the navel. By following this resonance, one purifies the body and connects with the universal energy. "By chanting Aum, we are awakening that Kuṇḍalinī Śakti, coming from the navel to the heart, from the heart to the vocal cord, lightening in the Ājñā Cakra." "Relax and close your eyes. Concentrate on the resonance. The vibration—through that resonance, you hear with your ears."

Give further what you have

The teacher's duty is to transmit the pure knowledge of yoga. A tree is planted from a tasted fruit, requiring care to bear fruit for others. Enjoying yoga's fruit necessitates planting its seed for students. Discipline is required, as knowledge unshared is lost at death. The system is like parenthood or education; a teacher must impart their faculty or the student and knowledge are lost. Theory must become practice, passing higher knowledge to students. Yoga maintains health through daily, non-competitive scientific movement, substituting postures for equal benefit. Diet is discipline; the tongue's taste and sexual desire are the two strongest, uncontrollable senses. Disease can originate from parental habits and genes, but yoga purifies the body to stop this transmission. The practice of Bāṛīkhaṭu Praṇām recycles energy, transforming body and consciousness. Food should be natural and vegetarian; consuming meat transfers the animal's fear and disease. Prayers and postures like Vajrāsana remove negative energy from food. This posture connects to the solar plexus, drawing energy to the brain and improving concentration. Practice perfects the transmission. "Yoga needs discipline. So, if you are a practitioner—even if some may go out or criticize—you are on the path because you have tasted that fruit and wish to give it further." "If you do not give this higher knowledge to your students, then this knowledge is lost. Finished. You die, and it is gone."

The origin of Yoga

Yoga is the science of body, mind, consciousness, and soul. It is the ancient principle of balance between consciousness and space, which is the true yoga beyond mere exercise. Creation began from the resonance of Oṁ, manifesting light and Śiva, from whom all multiplicity arises. Life is sustained by the elemental fire of hunger, where life consumes life. Humans, distinct among 8.4 million creatures, possess intellect and are bound by karma; every action yields a reaction, perpetuating the cycle of birth and death. The purpose is to transcend this cycle through righteous action, harming none, thereby enlightening the soul to unite with the cosmic Self. For the body, practice gentle postures and breath daily to ensure health and awaken inner energy. Consistent practice is essential, as time can be allocated from one's day for this vital discipline. "Yoga is a science of body, mind, consciousness, and soul." "Every action has behind it a reaction, and when you take the reaction, it will be again an action." Filming location: Hotel Continental Arad, Romania

Practising for harmonizing Manipur chakra.

Concentrate on the body to awaken the Mūlādhāra, Svādhiṣṭhāna, and Maṇipūra chakras, developing immunity through the navel center. Locate the pulse at the navel by applying deep pressure. Raise the corresponding leg or both legs based on the pulse's location, maintaining a height of thirty centimeters. This action balances the prāṇa and apāna energies at the Maṇipūra. A centered navel pulse indicates perfect digestion and balanced weight. Perform these postures periodically to harmonize the three primary nāḍīs and strengthen the organs. The practice culminates in a balanced, meditative state. "As long as our center, our navel pulse, is exactly in the center of our navel, then we will have no disturbances in digestion." "Balancing in the Maṇipūra Cakra, the navel... Normal breath will raise the immunity very much and relax you down."