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Satsang with Swamiji from Auckland, NZ.Satsang means to find the truth within oneself and being with the truth. What is temporary, is not the truth. The atman is that truth which is everlasting, immortal and eternal. This can be realized only through the satsang. Great saints made a lot of research work on the spirituality. Spirituality leads us to the atman. The words of that great saints are spoken in the satsang. This is the real knowledge. Knowledge of the material world does not lead us to that aim. Sangha is the community with whom and where we are mostly spending our time. The environment, the atmosphere and the company, this influences our mind and our feelings very much. Go to the satsang. Do not miss this chance of the human life. Protect your path, protect your sadhana and protect your bhakti and devotion.

Nature teaches us to listen and harmonize with our inner self. We complain, but birds and trees accept conditions without protest. Our thoughts shape reality, creating blessing or curse. Nature reflects our consciousness; pain we cause returns to us. Visiting a tree with love, its branches grow toward you. Similarly, our body is divine. Each atom requires kind attention. Anger causes the body to suffer. We must purify ourselves through practices like Sudarśa Kriyā. Going against nature invites a curse, as all pain is a form of curse. Purification brings victory; you need not fight for truth. Prepare yourself with love. "Birds never complain, trees never complain. They know, and they accept." "When you become angry, you don’t know how much your body is suffering." Filming location: Auckland, New Zealand

Sudharā Kriyā is an ancient practice for inner purification and awakening. This Kriyā originates from the Sapta Ṛṣis and connects to the seven chakras and levels of consciousness within. The practice is not for daily use but for disciplined, occasional application to purify the mind. The primary obstacles are Rāga and Dveṣa—attachment and aversion—which ignite jealousy and inner conflict. These negative qualities arise from fear of loss, whether regarding possessions, status, or relationships. Spiritual practice often intensifies these attachments towards other groups or beliefs. True contentment comes from within, not external accumulation. The purpose of Sudharā Kriyā is to cleanse these tendencies and reveal inner peace and self-knowledge. One must self-assess readiness for such practice. "Every reaction you have towards something is your inner nature awakening." "Your Rāga and Dveṣa are towards other beliefs, towards other groups." Filming location: Auckland, New Zealand

Sudhāra Kriyā is a practice for purifying the inner self and balancing body, mind, intellect, and emotion. It is connected to a sāttvic vegetarian diet, with raw foods noted for being easily accepted by the body. This Kriyā influences the gland systems and supports immunity, beneficial for health and spiritual development. Many practice various religions or spiritualities for years without cleansing their inner being. A story illustrates this: one monk carried a woman across a river, but his brother carried the memory of it for years, showing how the mind holds onto impressions. If you cannot purify your inner self, external practices alone will not end suffering. You must turn away from negative influences. Only you can help yourself; you are your own obstacle or agent of destruction. This Kriyā aims to restore a normal way of thinking and purify the inner instrument. "Sudhara’s Kriya is to balance body, mind, intellect, and emotion, and to purify the Kośas, to clear the consciousness." "If you cannot clear your inner self in a positive way, it does not matter how many holy books you read... you will always be the same suffering person." Filming location: Auckland, New Zealand

Sudharas Kriya is a powerful discipline for purification. This Kriya originates from divine transmission and aligns the practitioner with universal harmony. All movement in creation is Kriya; imbalance within this causes disaster. Dormant powers within human consciousness, when unbalanced, lead to personal tragedy. This practice requires immense inner faith and strict discipline, as even a small mistake can awaken energies negatively. It is not merely intellectual knowledge but requires direct experiential understanding. The practice involves tuning the subtle system, harmonizing like a musician aligns with the correct time and melody. Two primary obstacles exist: rāga, meaning attachment or jealousy, and its counterpart, dveṣa or aversion. From these arise a chain of negative qualities: kāma, krodha, lobha, moha, and ahaṁkāra. The remedy is vairāgya, cultivating a detached vision that transforms perception from negative to positive. One must learn to refuse these inner negativities. The Kriya is performed as a sacred saṅkalpa during specific lunar cycles, demanding a perfectly pure heart and mind for safe practice. "A true musician will never play a morning rāga in the evening, even if offered a lot of money." "You can buy the instruments, the tools; you can buy the books... But when you want to ride the horse, you can ride only the real horse which is in the field, not the one on the paper." Filming location: Auckland, New Zealand

The festival is a daily inner ceremony for the self. People prepare for holy festivals long in advance, and this preparation imprints the consciousness regardless of commercial intent. Similarly, our daily actions with body, mind, and speech affect the soul and our journey. Past lives determine present circumstances, but dwelling on the past is futile. What is gone is gone; we must work for the future now. The external ritual of washing a Shiva Lingam symbolizes the internal cleaning of our consciousness. This inner ceremony must be performed daily through disciplined practice. Without it, pollution accumulates as desires and aversions, leading to anger, jealousy, and weakness of the nervous system. Our spiritual practice is the awakening of divine consciousness within. Do not change the altar of your heart. Make every day a festival through mental worship and discipline. "Therefore the sādhanā, śayam or niyam. Niyamit, sayamit, so discipline and regularly doing our sādhanā is that ceremony, that is the Śiva pūjā." "Every day is a golden day for the saints and yogīs."

This gathering focuses on the power of Śiva chants and devotion. The decorated Śivaliṅga embodies divine artistry. Salutations are offered to the remover of obstacles, the blue-throated lord of the universe. The single-syllable mantra, chanted with devotion, grants Śiva’s presence and ends sorrow. Mother Gāyatrī is praised by moon and sun, ever honored without obstacles. Past bondage dissolves and death is transcended through Śiva’s grace. The Mahāmṛtyuñjaya mantra liberates from death’s grip. Repeated chanting of Namaḥ Śivāya purifies the mind. When the mind becomes pure, Mahādeva awakens pure intellect. Living in truth brings the Lord’s supreme grace. The Guru is Brahmā, Viṣṇu, and Maheśvara; meditation on the Guru’s form is the root of all. The universal prayer leads from falsehood to truth, darkness to light, death to immortality. Well-being, prosperity, and happiness are invoked for all beings. The doer of all actions is the Lord, not the individual self. Meditation on Śiva as compassion incarnate, ever dwelling in the heart with Bhavānī, is offered. Victory is proclaimed to the Sadgurus and eternal dharma. Each step of circumambulation destroys the sins of many births. > “Tryambakaṁ yajāmahe sugandhiṁ puṣṭivardhanam urvārukamiva bandhanān mṛtyor mukṣīya māmṛtāt.” > “Lead me from asat to sat. Lead me from tamas to jyoti. Lead me from death to amṛta.”

The divine festival of Śivarātri celebrates the eternal Śiva, the auspicious Śaṅkara Bhagavān. Śiva is the greatest among Brahmā, Viṣṇu, and Śiva, forgiving all mistakes. Compassionate vision showers the nectar of immortality. Today, abhiṣeka keeps the Śivaliṅga cool with continuous water flow. Ghee, honey, sugar, sacred ash, and sandalwood paste are offered for cleansing. Water is pure; worship through water cools the fire essence of Śiva. In God’s kingdom, there is no division—one in all and all in one. God never divides people or the planet with borders. Divisions exist only in the human mind. The saffron flag is the sacred eternal seat of Ādi Śiva Śaṅkara. Śiva is the liberator, the highest divine incarnation, and all are under his protection. The mind is a thread connecting the individual self to universal consciousness. Through it, the light of wisdom illuminates spiritual awakening. The essence of prāṇa is ever-present, and the Guru’s guidance is a lamp in darkness. Devotees who are devoted do not drown even if they fall. Śiva and Śakti shower blessings from their lotus hands. Fasting and night-long worship bring fortune. May the blessings of Śiva and the eternal Dharma be upon all. "Among Brahmā, Viṣṇu, and Śiva, only Śiva is the greatest, and He forgives all the mistakes of the devotees." "God never divides people; God never divides the planet with borders. These are the borders in the human mind." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

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Holy festivals universally remind us of our human dharma. All holy days across religions speak of love, God, and prayer. They commemorate events where dharma ultimately triumphs, reminding us to uphold righteousness even at personal cost. Their purpose is to make humans aware of their dharma: kindness, love, protection, understanding, and liberation. Festivals also connect us to nature, for which we are meant as protectors, not destroyers. We have neglected our scriptures in favor of daily news, losing uplifting guidance for our minds. These holy days were designed to inspire selfless action, forgiveness, and unity. Śiva is the most merciful God, pleased with little and quick to bless. He is universal consciousness. In stories, a thief climbing a Śiva Liṅgam with muddy feet is seen as full surrender, and a hunter accidentally dropping leaves on a Liṅgam is seen as worship. Both received blessings. Śiva frees us from sin. Our individual consciousness must simply surrender to merge with the cosmic whole, like a drop falling into the ocean. "Dharma kī jai! The right cause is upheld." "Jīva jāyegā Śiva. Similarly, what we need is a little surrender." Filming location: India

Blessings are a divine quality accessible to all who possess true spiritual understanding. They originate from cosmic consciousness, not mere intellect. An intellect without spiritual experience is like a plastic apple—lifeless. There are two types of education: Parāvidyā, the science of the entire universe and the Self, and aparāvidyā, knowledge for the material world. Blessings manifest in many forms: sacred food, pilgrimage, darśan, or even a relic. They bring unity, purity, and liberation. Blessing is a union, like a river merging into the ocean, losing its separate identity. All beings—humans, animals, plants—can bestow blessings. Giving food to the hungry invites a blessing from their intense hunger. A story illustrates that blessing is a quality, not a quantity: a cowherd rejected a handful of grain, not realizing it contained jewels. True understanding requires connecting the heart's feeling with the brain's discernment. Without the knowledge and science of the Self, the world remains trapped in hunger and desire. "Intellect which has no spirituality, which has no experiences in the knowledge of the cosmic function... is a plastic apple." "Blessing is a quality, not a quantity. And that quality is the supreme, the cosmic." Filming location: Rajasthan, India

The altruistic nature of saints is their defining principle. A great soul exists solely for the welfare of others, just as a tree bears fruit, a cow gives milk, and rivers flow for the benefit of all. The body of a saint is made for benevolence. In the presence of such beings, one finds peace, as the environment influences the mind. A place where saints reside becomes a sacred pilgrimage. The words of saints are eternal and will come true. Blessings possess great power; a sincere blessing, especially from a pure soul, can alter destiny. What we consider sin or virtue can be relative, but the core principle is to do good. "For the sake of others, the tree bears fruit; for the sake of others, the cow gives milk; for the sake of others, the rivers flow; and for the sake of others, this body exists." "Where great saints and mahāpuruṣas reside, that land becomes a sacred pilgrimage site, and for ages and ages, it grants peace, gratitude, and liberation."

Health is being established in oneself, a harmony of body and spirit. A conference on yoga and naturopathy emphasized this unity. The approach uses elemental medicines—water, earth, air, fire—to remove disease, not fight it. We often accept a mediocre state of health, just as one accepts bad traffic, without striving for our true potential. Simple practices like drinking warm water or daily āsana can greatly improve our condition. We gain awareness through disciplines like fasting, yet we often revert to old habits, believing we do not deserve to feel well always. We must change this belief and act on the health within our control. "The four most important medicines are water, earth, air, and fire." "Is it the same with our bodies? When we feel 'good,' is our concept of good health like Bangalore's concept of good traffic?" Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

The human mind is perpetually immersed in its own thoughts. Day and night, the mind is consumed by its own activity. This constant immersion is the fundamental state. The repetitive nature of thought is the core experience. There is no escape from this internal landscape. The cycle is unending. The content is less significant than the immersion itself. The soul's journey is defined by this engagement. "when a human is immersed in his thoughts" "when he is immersed in his thoughts"

The divine light of Śiva is the path from mortality to immortality. The Himalayas are a holy land of immense cosmic energy where Śiva first manifested. All suns, moons, and galaxies represent Śiva, who appears within human meditation. Yoga is as ancient as existence itself, not limited to any single culture or time. It encompasses all spiritual techniques, prayer, and acts of love. Through yogic practices like yoga nidrā, consciousness can travel beyond the body while remaining connected. The goal is to move from unreality to reality, from darkness to light, and from death to immortality. This inner light of wisdom, Śiva Jyoti, exists within the heart and is perceived not with physical eyes but with inner awareness. True health is mental and spiritual wellness, originating from pure thoughts and peace. All beings are part of the divine, and realizing this unity leads to harmony. "Asato mā sad gamaya," lead us from unreality to reality. "Tamaso mā jyotir gamaya," lead us from darkness to light. Filming locations: Pokhara, Gandaki Province, Nepal.

In order to practice yoga nidra find 45 minutes for yourself, peaceful place and comfortable posture. Mat from dry grass - kushasan - is the best. You should follow ahimsa, non violence. Avoid eating meat and using leather in your car or house. Artifical materials has also bad energies, they gives unnatural heat and tiredness. Than step by step you will reach relaxed body and relaxed breath. Your sankalpa during yoga nidra should be without greed. When sleep comes, you should not refuse but do not sleep. In this way the state of cosciousness called yoga nidra will come. You can practice with CD, if the voice is harmonious. Instuctions should come in a proper rithym due to the breathing of practicioners.

The divine energy within is activated by purifying the chakras and awakening the Kuṇḍalinī. Energy is always divine, parallel to consciousness, but its expression depends on the quality of mind through which it flows. Life itself is divine prāṇa, and the chakras are centers within the prāṇamayakośa through which cosmic energy is received. The jīvātmā is the center of this prāṇa. To balance this śakti and solve inner problems, one of the best techniques is Yoga Nidrā. This practice is ancient, described in yoga literature and exemplified by figures like Kṛṣṇa, who described a state of conscious sleep. Yoga is the science of body, mind, consciousness, and soul, balancing the universe. The goal is samādhi, where knower, knowledge, and object merge into oneness. Achieving this requires dedicated practice and technique, not merely intellectual understanding. The Self is within, yet the mind searches externally. This consciousness can only be experienced, not explained. Yoga Nidrā is a safe, deep relaxation technique where one remains alert without forcing control, unlike meditation which can create stress. It involves a conscious, positive saṅkalpa or resolution, repeated three times. The practice is done lying in Ānandāsana, systematically relaxing the body and visualizing the inflow of cosmic prāṇa and outflow of toxins, leading to healing and heightened awareness. "Energy is always divine. Energy is symbolized as a mother, and here mother means the mother is always positive and loving to her children." "Samādhi is where the knowledge, knower, and object—these three merge into oneness."

Spiritual practice begins with immediate discipline and preparation. A clean, peaceful space is chosen. An object of devotion serves as a focus for love and dedication. Mental worship purifies the inner instrument and removes afflictions. This devotion creates positive vibration. Practice is not a competitive sport but a dedicated offering. The sequence involves postures for the physical sheath, breath control for the energy sheath, and concentration for the mental sheath. This inquiry leads to the intellectual and bliss sheaths. One must study authoritative texts and ultimately seek a living master. The practice rests on four pillars: mindful consumption, discerning movement, ethical conduct, and positive thinking. Daily routine includes returning to a sacred space for surrender and gratitude. Different masters offer valid paths based on their direct experience. Personal guidance is essential, as theoretical knowledge alone is insufficient. The tradition of transmission from teacher to student is the foundation of a living spiritual path. "Through the mānasik pūjā, our antahkaraṇa—manas, buddhi, chitta, ahaṅkāra—will be purified." "Āhār, vihār, ācār, and vicār are very important for a yogī."

The subject is chakras, kuṇḍalinī, and the hidden powers in humans. Today is the day of Divine Mother Sarasvatī, who represents wisdom and pure knowledge. The human body carries all the energies of the universe, and the intellect requires Sarasvatī's blessing. Each chakra has its own bīja mantra and sub-mantras, which are specific sounds and resonances. These mantras manipulate the tattvas, with each Sanskrit alphabet representing a divine principle. The right time for practice, like the correct season for planting a seed or the designated hour for a musical rāga, is crucial for positive effect. Modern life often disregards these natural disciplines. Through meditation and mantra, one aims for samādhi. The mantra "Oṁ" is the cosmic seed sound, scientifically observed to harmonize the body's energy. To awaken the chakras safely, one must acknowledge and respect every energy and creature, as all are part of the divine creation. Human life requires care in diet, behavior, recreation, and thought to maintain balance and allow wisdom to flourish. "Without this pure knowledge, which enters into our Vijñānamaya Kośa, we cannot get education, we cannot learn, we cannot study." "Therefore, the science of Kuṇḍalinī and Chakras is for making human life happy, healthy, and successful, and to achieve higher consciousness." Filming location: Prague, Czech Republic

The subject is the cakras and kuṇḍalinī, the hidden powers in humans. Dreams show our past, including past lives, and give direction through symbols. Yet distinguishing dream from reality is difficult. A farmer dreamt an entire life and lost a son, then awoke to find his daughter dead. He wondered for whom to cry first. This illustrates the witness consciousness beyond the three states. Our sūtra, or thread of attention, binds us to material desires. Cakras are non-physical energy centers within the energy body. This energy influences the physical body, hormones, and nervous system. Concentrated attention directs this energy, which can be positive or negative. Suppressed emotions like anger or offense attack specific cakras, affecting health and causing issues like insomnia or anxiety. The solution is Yoga Nidrā. This practice targets all energy toward the divine, purifying it. Cakras are like lotuses, initially dormant and inverted. Through devotion, prāṇāyāma, and mantra, they are nourished and turn upward. Learn to love yourself and all creation. This devotion purifies the energy body. To visualize cakras, do not focus on the spine or front body. Instead, perceive the entire energy body in the mental space, like a color X-ray, to see and purify the cakras and kuṇḍalinī. "At the death, when the body is put on the fire... nobody came near." "O Lord, my wish is that at the time of renouncing this body, You are standing with me."

Life is shaped by the company one keeps, leading either to upliftment or downfall. Human life presents two fundamental paths: Uttāna, leading to progress and liberation, and Patana, leading to distraction and ignorance. Both originate from Saṅga, the company one keeps. Adding 'Sat'—meaning truth or God—creates Satsaṅg, association with truth and spiritual companions. Adding 'Ku' creates Kuśaṅga, negative society leading to bad habits and materialism. The Guru is the dispeller of darkness who leads from ignorance to light. Destiny is powerful, yet a Guru's grace can alter its course. Intellectual knowledge alone is insufficient; divine grace and spiritual science are paramount. True spiritual power, like walking on water, comes from devotion, not mere intellectual correction. Divine energy within must be awakened and guided with devotion and a clear mind under a Guru's direction, lest ego cause harm. The inner journey to the highest consciousness must be undertaken slowly and carefully, with Guru's grace, as the path is narrow and filled with temptations. "Without Guru, we will not find a way." "This all you can achieve only through Guru Kṛpā, otherwise it will not be possible." Filming location: USA

The aim of all spiritual practice is to realize the immortal, non-dual Self. Vedanta's essence is non-dualism: only the one divine consciousness is real, and the perceived world is changing illusion. The classical yogi is one who removes duality and realizes the Self in all. This realization brings unity, harmony, and an end to suffering. All paths ultimately lead to this oneness. The Self is like space: it cannot be cut, burned, or destroyed. The body is mortal, but the Atma within all beings is immortal and everlasting. Practice is essential to move from theoretical understanding to direct knowledge. Do not frequently change the inner spiritual altar; worldly things may change, but the commitment to the divine Self must remain steady. Time is limited; utilize the present for this aim. "Brahma Satya Jagat Mithyā, Eko Brahma Dutya Nāsti." "What is changing is not reality. What is not changing is reality."

Kuṇḍalinī and cakras are not physical; they are experiences within consciousness and energy. Theory, or Vācārthī, is like a picture of a horse—it cannot be ridden. Practice under a Lakṣārthī guru, who has direct experience, is essential. Fear is the greatest obstacle; overcome it through dream mastery. First, remember dreams upon waking. Second, know you are dreaming while in the dream. Third, control the dream; later, unify waking, dream, and deep sleep consciousness. This leads to Turīya, the state of Trikāla Darśī—knowing past, present, and future. Kuṇḍalinī is coiled energy, three and a half times around the Śiva Liṅga. Its awakening unfolds qualities like happiness and wisdom, not physical sensations. Sensations of crawling or water flowing indicate nervous issues, not awakening. The Guru’s word is immortal; it never fails. A king placed his Guru’s sandals on the throne and was protected. When later kings removed the sandals, the kingdom fell. So, practice with faith; let devotion never shake. Guru Kṛpā is the root of liberation, guiding beyond death. “Tons of theory is nothing compared to a grain of practice.” “Chand Tale, Sūraj Tale, Mahāpuruṣ kā Bachan Kabhī Nahīṁ Tale.” Filming location: Pokhara, Nepal

Sleep is a vital, natural process for health and consciousness. Consciousness has three states: waking, dreaming, and deep sleep. Sleep is the best state, designed for recovery, allowing the brain to relax from worldly distractions and tensions. Without proper rest, the nervous system becomes imbalanced, leading to exhaustion. Sleep also aids digestion. Yogis can master sleep through techniques like Ujjāyī Prāṇāyāma, which replaces the need for conventional sleep. A story illustrates this: when poison threatened creation, Śiva drank it and used Mahābandha to contain it in his throat, becoming Nīlakaṇṭha. This act required yogic mastery over bodily processes. Therefore, do not avoid sleep; it is essential. Modern life disrupts natural rhythms. Going to bed early aligns with nature's cycle. Yoga Nidrā is a conscious, awakened sleep state where one remains aware. It involves breath awareness from navel to throat for deep relaxation. This practice is a rare knowledge. "Sleep is that state where we try to reduce toxins from the body." "In that yogic sleep, you are still as you are awakened." Filming locations: Pokhara, Gandaki Province, Nepal

The mind functions as a messenger between consciousness, intellect, and the subconscious. The intellect receives sensory information and judges desires arising from the subconscious. Unresolved desires become stored as vāsanās, creating psychological issues and future karma. Forcing spiritual awakening is dangerous; purification of the subconscious through mantra and sādhanā is essential. Do not block the mind, but direct it toward spiritual aims. Troubles remind devotees of the Divine, while material happiness often leads to forgetfulness. Perform karma yoga and remember the Divine name to navigate destiny and ultimately merge with supreme consciousness. "The mind is not responsible; it is just like a messenger or a postman who just delivers the post. The decision is made by our buddhi, our intellect, which gives the judgment." "Therefore, O Kṛṣṇa, I throw a big rock on that enjoyment of this world which lets Your name disappear from the heart. But I adore and bow down again and again to those troubles which every second remind Thy name."

Mastering consciousness is the foundation for understanding chakras and Kundalini. One must master the transition between waking, dreaming, and deep sleep. Not knowing the precise moment of falling asleep indicates a lack of mastery in the initial stage of practice. The second level to master is the dream state, understanding how one enters it and with which body. The astral body rises between the Anahata and Vishuddhi chakras; certain sleeping postures can suppress it and cause difficult dreams. Sleeping on the left side allows the solar nadi to flow, promoting alertness even in sleep. The practice of Svara Yoga, beginning with specific pranayamas, guides consciousness to higher levels. Daily activity should align with which nadi, solar or lunar, is flowing. This practice allows one to see the prana's color and perceive disturbances before they manifest physically. Compassion is the root of dharma, while ego is the root of sin. Past actions become destiny, a chain of action and reaction. The seed of spiritual knowledge, once planted through the Guru's word, must be nurtured. The harvest of wisdom is then shared in the marketplace of satsang. "Compassion is the root of dharma, and the root of sin is ego." "You must follow the Satguru’s command. If you do not, you will fail."

The mind is polluted by external visions and sounds, creating the world you perceive. Purity of vision and thought is essential. The mind is greedy, restless, and a thief; do not let it lead your life. To purify it, practice breath control and mantra repetition with faith and discipline. Master the transition between waking, dreaming, and deep sleep. True understanding of sacred texts requires knowing the word, the knowledge, and the feeling behind them. Language affects consciousness; few languages balance the mind's hemispheres. Life is a brief journey; awaken to your human purpose. Control the mind by directing its restless energy along the spinal path of breath and awareness. "Thinking is so powerful that it forces us to do things we do not want to do. Therefore, the mind should be pure." "O traveller, wake up, you are sleeping. This body will very soon go away, and you will be again nowhere." Filming location: UK

The subject is the divine Śakti, known as Kuṇḍalinī, the hidden power within every individual. This energy accompanies the soul, governs the body's formation, and sustains all functions through the prāṇamaya kośa. It concentrates in the main chakras and flows through the network of nāḍīs, primarily Iḍā, Piṅgalā, and Suṣumṇā. Purifying these channels through disciplined Prāṇāyāma is essential. Practice begins with Nāḍī Śodhana, using specific inhalation and exhalation ratios, always starting with the left nostril to tranquilize the mind. Correct posture and abdominal breathing are fundamental, as they develop lung capacity and conserve vital breath. Prāṇāyāma consists of rechak, pūrak, and kumbhaka. Techniques like Ujjāyī can purify the body and regulate energy. Bandhas, such as Jālandhara Bandha, manipulate this energy by creating and releasing blockages. Physical practice requires proper sequence: body warming, gentle stretching, then āsanas with counter postures. Discipline in all aspects of life is the foundation. Practice must be correct and under guidance to avoid harm and progress from the annamaya to vijñānamaya kośa. "Yogaḥ citta vṛtti nirodhaḥ, but before that he said, 'Atha yogānuśāsanam.'" "Alpāhāra means a small portion of food, little eating, but we do not know how to control."

Integrating cakra, mantra, and movement creates a complete practice. Concentration on the cakra is a distinct practice often neglected. This integration is explored through Sūrya Namaskāra. It is important not to practice only the posture, only the cakra focus, or only the mantra in isolation. An integrated structure is necessary. The practice works on the removal of toxins and ignites the individual. The vibration of the mantra affects the eyes and the surrounding area. One must attune the mantra to oneself. The life force is prepared through this facing and stretching. "It is important that we do not only practice Sūrya Namaskār, not only focus on the cakra, not only practice the mantra." "So you change the mantra, and then you change the situation."

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The search for truth reveals the witness beyond dream and waking states. Humans possess dormant powers within, mapped by chakras and nāḍīs, which can be awakened through yogic practice. Consciousness operates on three levels: unconscious, subconscious, and conscious, corresponding to deep sleep, dream, and waking states. The story of King Janaka illustrates the quest: he is troubled by whether his dream suffering or his waking palace is real. The sage Aṣṭāvakra reveals that neither state is the ultimate truth; the true self is the unchanging witness of all states. The human body contains 72,000 nāḍīs, or energy channels, with three principal ones: Iḍā, Piṅgalā, and Suṣumṇā. Their balance is Haṭha Yoga. The Kuṇḍalinī energy, coiled at the base of the spine, rises through eight primary chakras to unite with supreme consciousness. This knowledge is a practical science for achieving oneness, not mere dogma. "Neither dream is truth, nor is this truth. Truth is that which is the witness of the dream and this waking state." "The entire universe is working. The entire earth is working. Everything in our body is working. Kriyā means something is happening."

Yoga is the eternal, unifying force between cosmic consciousness and the universe. The universe began as Śūnyākāśa, a void containing consciousness like an embryo. Through Yogamāyā, the primordial resonance Aum emerged, spreading everywhere as the form of the supreme reality. From this sound, light manifested as Sadāśiva, the self-created source of all stars and elements. This same resonance exists within every atom of the body and all creation. Yoga is not merely physical postures; these are preliminary techniques for health. True yoga is inner practice, mastering the mind and desires to fulfill human dharma through selfless action that protects all creatures. Spiritual knowledge, or Parāvidyā, guides one beyond death and accelerates progress in future lives, unlike worldly knowledge. The essence is to realize one's eternal relation with the divine in all beings through consistent sādhanā and remembrance. "From time to time I manifest myself through the Yogamāyā, that divine Śakti." "Arjuna, practice yoga... thy yoga practices will be successful when you act in this mortal world as niṣkāma karma sevā." Filming location: Nepal

Rāga has two aspects: one harmonizes, the other creates attachment. A musical rāga is a harmonious sound influencing all nature. Specific rāgas align with particular times of day, and listening at the proper time harmonizes the body's energy centers. Similarly, color therapy affects consciousness; light and sound are fundamental. The second rāga is attachment, which breeds duality and aversion. This separation from oneness invites anger and greed, disturbing our layers of being. These energies create distance from divinity, while qualities like devotion and mercy draw one closer. Worldly pursuits are a mirage; only spiritual practice leads to liberation. "Give advice to those who can accept and digest your advice." "All that you are doing in your world, all this is unreality, not reality."

The path to liberation is established through four foundational practices: viveka, vairāgya, the six treasures, and the desire for freedom. The individual self exists within the five sheaths and is subject to their fluctuations, experiencing both harmony and affliction. Having attained a human birth, one possesses the intellect for discernment. When governed by the senses, decisions are selfish; when elevated to viveka, correct judgment arises. Reality is that which is unchanging. All that is perceived changes and is therefore not the ultimate truth. The second practice is vairāgya, which is non-attachment, not physical renunciation. It means to live in the world like a lotus in water, free from craving and aversion. The six inner treasures must be cultivated. The fourth requirement is an intense longing for liberation itself. Without this desire, no effort will succeed. "Brahma satya, jagat mithyā." "A human will not make a bali (sacrifice)." Filming location: Nepal

Makara Sankranti signifies the sun's northward journey, marking a seasonal shift. This change in nature's vibrations necessitates an adjustment in human life, particularly diet and practice. Modern diets often disregard seasonal wisdom, leading to nutritional imbalance and health issues, not merely weight. True nourishment sustains all five koshas—physical to blissful—harmonizing them with nature's rhythm. The yogic path extends beyond physical postures to encompass conscious living aligned with deśa (place) and kāla (time). This discipline purifies the koshas, allowing the inner self to awaken and ultimately transcend through the highest meditation. "Digestion means that the body, our annamaya kośa, is utilizing all the nutrients that the body needs from the food." "The aim of the yogī is that prāṇa, or this bhāvara, at the end of life, goes through the sahasrāra cakra."

Makarasaṅkrānti marks an auspicious new beginning. The sun enters Saturn's zodiac, seen as a father visiting his son. This day also begins the sun's visible northward journey, ending a month considered inauspicious for new endeavors. It is a particularly auspicious time to leave the body, as Bhīṣma waited for this day to depart. The festival is celebrated with kite flying; in one region, kites are cut down, while in another, they are flown high as a collective striving. Special, hearty foods are prepared for the season. Despite colder measured temperatures, a perceived warmth arrives after this day, aligning with crops beginning to ripen. It is a time to commence what was held back. "It is said that if one leaves the body while the sun is far south, they will go towards the lower realms. Now, as the sun travels back north, one will go higher." "In Gujarat, they also fly kites a lot... the object is to get them as high as possible into the sky. They say that is symbolic of striving toward the heavens." Filming location: Maha Kumbha Mela, India

The glimpse of the divine is shown through strict discipline, humility, and grace, not force. The five sheaths, the Pañcakośa, cover the soul. The Jīvātmā, the individual soul, can realize the Ātmā through discipline. Fasting requires proper guidance and inner dedication, not mere ritual. Without conscious discipline, your practice is empty. Life is like a departing train; if you are not aware and disciplined, you miss the chance for liberation. A story illustrates this: a king demanded a sage's power of materialization. The sage refused, for knowledge cannot be taken by force. The king, disguised as a humble soldier, served the sage. Through this performed humility, he received the teaching. True knowledge flows only to humility, like water to a valley. Force and anger block it. Each negative thought poisons your practice; each positive one is nectar. Follow the Guru's instructions with devotion. Without the Guru's grace and your own disciplined practice, even knowing the techniques is fruitless, like a hollow seed. "Become aware of your discipline, your sādhanā. The train will leave very soon." "With humbleness, you can get. With force, you cannot get anything."

Purification arises from understanding Vedic Dharma as a way of life, not a religion. The essence of the Vedas is Vedānta, contained in the Upaniṣads and Purāṇas. This teaching is received by sitting near the master. The ultimate essence is that giving happiness brings happiness, and giving trouble brings trouble. Purification requires discipline, anuṣṭhāna, and sādhanā, surrendering all sorrows. Masters take on the destinies of devotees. One must not doubt, as doubt leads to suffering. Vedic Dharma teaches respect for all elements: water, earth, fire, air, and ether. Pollution exists because this respect is lost. All living creatures are a light of God; harming them is harming the divine self. The human duty is to realize all creatures are one's own ātmā. What must be done should be done now. "Brahma satyaṁ, jagat mithyā." "Sabhī prāṇī merī ātmā hai." Filming location: Nepal

Purification of the kośas is achieved through disciplined sādhanā and mantra. The five sheaths are purified by specific practices. Bhajan and hari kīrtan purify the chakras and antaḥkaraṇa through divine sound. Anuṣṭhāna involves concrete rules: sāttvic food, alpāhāra, and avoiding meals after sunset to cultivate sattva guṇa in the annamaya and prāṇamaya kośas. This balance calms the manomaya kośa and purifies the vijñānamaya kośa by guarding against anger and greed. Fasting purifies the body and builds disciplined willpower, a form of tapasyā. The three guṇas and the antaḥkaraṇa operate within the kośas. Vikāra, or impurity, develops within them and is expelled by apāna prāṇa. The external afflictions of tṛtāpa are countered by a protective layer created through mantra repetition. A dedicated mantra practice, performed with discipline and devotion, purifies all kośas and brings divine blessings. "Through doing bhajans, through doing japa, understand how a sādhaka can keep the body and mind healthy." "Fix one time every day; early morning is the best. Decide that from this time to this time I will make at least one mālā with this mantra."

Our subject is the Pañcakośa, the five sheaths. These sheaths cover the jīvātmā. Yogic practices like āsana and prāṇāyāma influence them. Purification requires sattvic nourishment, thought, and action, governed by the three guṇas: tamas, rajas, and sattva. These guṇas are controlled by the antaḥkaraṇa: manas (mind), buddhi (intellect), citta (consciousness), and ahaṁkāra (ego). The intellect guides the mind, which directs the ten indriyas (senses). To purify the tamas guṇa, physical movement is essential. Systematic practice of āsana, prāṇāyāma, and meditation purifies the annamaya, prāṇamaya, and manomaya kośas. This daily practice is Yoga in Daily Life. All nourishment—food, breath, movement, thought, and company—affects these sheaths. Higher techniques like Kriya Yoga require a master's transmission of a key mantra after the sheaths are purified. A qualified disciple receives this through unwavering quality in practice, without compromise. The goal is a spotless consciousness. "These kośas are something that cover our jīvātmā, and the jīvātmā feels happy when everything is clean." "Therefore, for the prāṇa, the annamaya kośa, the yogī said there are two things, and both are nourishment: solid and liquid nourishment, as well as movement is nourishment."

The soul's journey is to merge with the cosmic Self through awakening from ignorance. Every entity sprouts toward light, its origin. Human consciousness is sharper, called inner awareness. The Gurudev is awake in the mortal room where others sleep in ignorance. This sleep is ignorance, causing suffering lifetime after lifetime. Knowledge alone brings happiness and liberation. Both formless devotion and devotion to form are valid. In this age, a human form of the divine or a saint is better because they answer questions. The Satguru grants discernment to know the nature of karma before acting. From form devotion one moves to the formless, for the Self is unattached and formless. The soul entangled in the body is caught by desire, anger, arrogance, greed, and attachment. These are removed by detachment, devotion, renunciation, knowledge, and austerity. The saint Kabir says: “O traveler, wake up; the train is about to depart.” The ticket window is human birth; reserve a seat through satsaṅg. Physical decline signals the train is leaving. The body is for practice; like a lamp, pure life-energy and pure knowledge make the intellect radiant. Satsaṅg keeps the intellectual sheath clear. Consciousness is Brahman; matter is inert, and will power mediates creation. "Ignorance is the cause of all suffering, and knowledge is the cause of happiness." "O traveler, wake up; the train is about to depart." Filming location: Nepal

The human life is given to realize the eternal Self, Brahman, and achieve freedom. The Self is a reflection within consciousness, obscured by the layers of the sheaths. Desires create waves in the mind, disturbing the natural peace and purity. The body is a lamp holding the inner light of wisdom. This light must be protected from negative influences like doubt and bad company. Purification occurs through mantra, selfless service, and the fire of knowledge. The vital energy, prāṇa, sustains all sheaths and must be kept healthy. It is supported by pure food, natural materials, and practices like Khaṭu Praṇām. One must nourish life correctly, for we eat to live, not live to eat. "Everyone is supporting the strong one. No one is a protector or helper of the weak." "The wind will make a little piece of fire very strong; the same wind can blow off your flame."

The five koshas are interconnected layers of being, not confined to specific body parts. Health in the annamaya kosha, the physical body, depends on proper nourishment from food. This directly affects the pranamaya kosha, the vital energy sheath, whose purity is essential for mental and intellectual well-being. Pollution damages Earth's atmosphere just as improper diet damages our prana. Cooking is a sacred science; one must understand ingredients, avoid harmful preparations like frying, and use ancient, natural seeds and herbs. All vegetation exists to give life to others. Preserve plants by taking only what is needed. Every action radiates through all layers of your being. "Light is to be given to others." "Eating is for your health, and this healthy body, healthy prāṇa, healthy mind, healthy intellect, and then healthy ānandamaya kośa." Filming location: India

The journey through the Pañcakośa reveals the self. This mortal world is where we come and go. Humans, unlike other creatures, try to change life and are not content. We are a part of the earth, composed of five elements, and aim to return to our origin, Brahman. Obstacles constantly arise on the spiritual path, often from our own citta-vṛttis and ego. Knowledge must be authentic, not merely imagined. Constant practice, abhyāsa, is essential, as laziness is the great enemy. True bhakti is an unbroken connection. The story illustrates that ego, like Hanuman's, separates one from the divine, while humility reveals the true self. Satsaṅg and obedience to the Guru's guidance are the way through the layers of being. "God doesn’t kill anyone. They will die themselves while doing wrong things, wrong eating, wrong way of living, wrong thinking." "Throw it in this water tank... Hanumanjī threw the ring in the water... So many rings came, not one only, so many."

The true teacher dispels illusion and reveals the inner light, merging individual consciousness with the divine. This merging removes all doubt and karma. The path is shown within, where the beloved resides. All worldly attachments fall away when this union occurs. The journey is slow and steady; the path is narrow and dark with pitfalls. One must walk carefully. The divine call comes through sweet melody, drawing the heart onto the path. Without a true teacher, the path remains unknown and impossible to climb. The teacher's grace is the ultimate attainment. "Satguru saccā milajā bahīse, bharama ko dūra bhagāyā diyā." "Rūpa milā ghaṭa meṃ tab jyota meṃ jyota milāyā diyā." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

The path purifies the five sheaths through selfless action and devotion. Walking to a temple or holy place transforms physical energy into spiritual positivity. This journey awakens the heart and brow centers, creating awareness of past mistakes carried as karmic weight. Selfless service, like feeding the hungry or helping injured creatures, generates merit to lighten this load. Such actions purify the negative impressions from body, speech, mind, and wealth. Holding the divine name or destination in consciousness during pilgrimage charges one's aura with spiritual light, leading to a feeling of oneness. The continuous aim is to collect pure merit, not sin, thereby refining all sheaths toward divinity. "Mother Earth has enough for everyone's need, but my dear, not for your greed." "Gurudev darśan dhan ho, chetan ānand ghan ho." Filming location: India

Hari bhajana alone is truth; the world is a dream. In the Himalayas, Śiva and Pārvatī dwelt, the source of all spiritual sciences. Pārvatī asked for a simple path for Kali Yuga, where beings lack discipline. Śiva answered from his own experience: hari bhajana alone is truth, the world entire is a dream. Bhakti, devotion, is the means to cross the ocean of suffering. The body itself is the ocean of saṃsāra, filled with sharks of desire, anger, and pride. Attachment, moha, is the cyclone that pulls the jīva back into suffering. The story of Nirmohī Rājā illustrates detachment. A sage tested the king, queen, and daughter-in-law by bringing false news of the son’s death. Each responded with equanimity, saying the son’s time was simply complete. They showed no moha, proving true detachment. The sage confirmed the family was genuinely nirmohī. Moha is the great prison binding the jīva across many lives. The guru’s grace alone cuts this bond of attachment. The restless mind, running day and night after worldly things, is turned toward Brahman. All scriptures reduce to two teachings: give happiness and receive happiness; give sorrow and receive sorrow. Thus, the mind is fixed on the one God. "Umā kahu nija anubhava apnā, hari bhajana eka satya, jagata saba sapnā." "Aisī kari Gurudev dayā, mere moha kā bandhana toṛ diyā." Filming locations: Pokhara, Nepal.

During the whole year we are celebrating many different occasions, ceremonies and festivals. In those moments we are full of happiness and joy. But we are not aware and educated enough to think about, that because of our way of celebrating, millions of animals are getting tortured and killed. The way as the events are celebrated is very wrong. Our lifestyle is the cause for the suffering and torturing of millions of animals. Nobody of us would ever like, that any kind of pain is suffered by us. As long as we do not awake mercy in our hearts for all, as long as we do not care for the animals too, our world cannot be happy and in this world it cannot be the peace. The positive and beautiful things, done with love, kindness, understanding and compassion, with spiritual thinking and prayers, will have always a very positive result. We can change our habits for the benefit of a better, healthier, peaceful and harmonious world.

The Ānandamaya Kośa is a crossroads presenting a choice. The five sheaths constitute the human temple. True beauty lies in spiritual qualities like devotion and discipline, which transform the inner instrument and allow the soul to feel joy. At the crossroads, the path of ascent leads to liberation, while the path of descent leads back to the cycle of birth and death. The intellect, mind, vital energy, and physical body cannot provide the final decision. The choice comes from the inner, sattvic intuition urging one toward the positive path of satsaṅg. Time is a creation of the mind; reality is the unchanging, eternal one. Life is given to realize the ultimate truth. One must purify the inner instrument, relinquish negative tendencies, and follow the Guru's instruction to discern the difference between the soul and the transient. "Ānandamaya Kośa is like a crossroads. You see the two paths in front of you." "Where there is time, there is change, and where there is change, there is no reality."

When the Vijñānamaya Kośa becomes Prakāśa Puñja, the light that is the source of all light, the Ānandamaya Kośa turns into Amṛta Sāgara, the ocean of immortality. The Ānandamaya Kośa, pure sattva, directs either toward desires or toward the divine. It functions like a gear, engaging with amṛta or with worldly pleasures. Filled with Prakāśa, it becomes nectar; the Jīvātmā then abides in Paramānanda, immortal and pure. From that ocean, clouds of vṛttis arise, raining amṛta vācana. This experience follows long practice of kriyā, mantra, meditation, karma yoga, and bhakti. Karma yoga is not to be avoided; no work is dirty, only thoughts are dirty. Giving physically, intellectually, through prāṇa, cleanses the inner impurities. Through karma yoga, the Mālavikṣepa Āvaraṇa is removed. Like an automatic tank, giving continuously maintains fullness. The kośas and guṇas coordinate to support action. When knowledge and science satisfy the soul, the causal body turns from vāsanās. Bathing in Jñāna Amṛta for many years washes the antaḥkaraṇa. The story of the diamond rain shows that only the wise perceive the real wealth of blessings. The diamonds of knowledge are not material; they are blessings that change everything. A purified heart sees no enemy, no friend—only oneness. True devotion brings fearlessness and the immortal body. The bhakta sings that true happiness is only at the divine feet. "Amṛta sāgara se badala āye aur baras rahī amṛt bānī." "Gyān Vigyān Tṛpta Ātmā." Filming location: Pokhara, Nepal