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Yoga is the science of achieving balance and union in life. The entire cosmos is sustained by this balancing energy, which creates harmony within the individual and society. Yoga means union, specifically the union of the individual self with the cosmic Self. Our true Self is a divine light within the soul, which witnesses all our actions and carries our karma. Happiness and suffering are the results of our own past and present deeds. The soul journeys through lifetimes until it purifies its karmas through spiritual living, positive action, and realizing its divine nature. This liberation is the goal. Yoga in daily life is not merely exercise; it encompasses positive thinking, honest work, prayer, meditation, and selfless service to all beings. Maintaining physical health through proper nourishment and mindful movement is a foundational aspect of this path. "The soul is the witness to our karma, our actions. Everything we do, through our actions and presence, is recorded." "Yoga in daily life means living every day according to Yoga. Think positively, work positively and well, be honest with your fellow human beings." Filming location: Austria DVD 176a

Yoga is the universal principle balancing the universe, a science of body, mind, consciousness, and soul for physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. It harmonizes the individual with the cosmic. The practice begins with purifying the body through its constituent five elements. Specific techniques include drinking and evacuating salty water, cleansing the nasal passages, and internal purification practices like Śaṅkha Prakṣālana. Breath control, posture, concentration, and meditation develop health and self-inquiry. Consciousness evolves through levels from unconscious to cosmic. Energy centers, or cakras, within the body must function correctly to maintain vitality. This integrated science is a way of life leading to individual and global peace. "Yoga means union. The union of the individual consciousness with the cosmic consciousness." "Health is not everything, but everything is nothing without health." Filming locations: Ljubljana, Slovenia DVD 174b

Karma is our constant action, from daily tasks to thoughts, but the Self is beyond all action. We perform nitya-karma, daily duties like eating and cleaning, and naimittika-karma, selfless acts for others, which carry no negativity. Negative karma arises from harmful desires: jealousy, hatred, or causing suffering. Desires bind us, like insects tormenting a swimmer. A story tells of a merchant who neglected spiritual practice. At death, his only good karma—a brief initiation—allowed a final wish to see his master. He took refuge there, and the messengers of death could not reclaim him. Another argued with the lord of death, citing a divine loophole, and was freed. Yet, liberation is not a mere technicality. We accumulate karma every instant, through breath and thought. True understanding distinguishes the active, suffering self from the silent, immortal Self. The Self is not the body, senses, or mind; these are projections of ignorance. The Self is the witness, attributeless, and actionless—the ultimate cause and reality. Liberation comes from realizing this distinction, not from ritual or debate. "Desires are like telling others what to do, criticizing others, thinking negatively about others, scolding others." "Ātman is devoid of action. Ātman has no activities; Ātman has no desires. Ātman is only Ātman." Filming location: Vienna, Austria DVD 175b

The Manipūra Chakra is the primary center governing all bodily functions and energy. God, as divine consciousness, rests within the body's fluid, symbolized as an ocean. This consciousness resides on a thousand-headed serpent representing the brain's myriad functions, mastered by the Manipūra. The fire element, Viṣṇu, exists within this water. From this, creation unfolds like a lotus from the navel, manifesting Brahmā and the wisdom of the Vedas. Everything in the universe exists within the body. Life is consciousness resting in fluid. In embryonic development, the Manipūra forms first. Prāṇa is the attracting force, and Apāna is the separating force; both must balance for health. This center controls speech, digestion, and metabolic functions like insulin production. Physical exercises directly strengthen this center, promoting vitality and balance. "Where there is water, there is God." "The jewel is in the lotus." Filming location: Salzburg, Austria DVD 175a

On family, partnership, and the immortal Self. Having children brings joy but also creates sorrow through worry for their future. In modern times, children's excessive freedom causes suffering by not heeding parents. Regarding spiritual life and partnership, do not force solitude if your inner self does not fully refuse it. You can live harmoniously with a partner while practicing meditation. Partnership is foremost about human feelings and belonging, not merely sexuality. Love offers freedom and support without conditions or demands. A partner is a part of you; sharing opinions and feelings creates happiness. Before having children, consider your ability to educate them spiritually. The Self is immortal Śiva: truth, consciousness, and bliss. This reality is the universal soul present in every atom and creature, undestroyable by any element or weapon. The body is mortal and part of a recycling process, but the Ātmā is eternal, existing in past, present, and future. The Ātmā is not the doer and is above karma, yet one must use intellect and not justify harmful acts. Realizing you are this immortal Self overcomes all suffering and fear of death. "Love does not demand anything. Where there is love, there is freedom." "The Ātmā cannot be destroyed at any time. You were, you are, and you will be." DVD 174a

The Self searches for the Self, creating suffering. Humans develop yet move away from their true nature. Yoga is the balancing power of the universe, present within, harmonizing body, mind, and emotion. Imbalance arises from wrong nourishment. Love creates balance and makes wisdom digestible. Illness can attack non-physical bodies. Humans suffer most due to a lack of wisdom and love. The human instrument is precious and rare. One must realize the immortal Self within the five bodies to end suffering. "We have five bodies. All these five bodies should be in harmony; there should be balance." "You are not this body. You are not this mind. You are not this intellect. You are the immortal one." DVD 173b

Human life is the door to exit the cycle of suffering. You must ask yourself serious questions: Who are you? What is your purpose? This existence is a great circle of time, the Kālachakra, containing 8.4 million forms of life. All creatures revolve within this cycle of rebirth and death, nourishing the lord of death. Your own actions, your karma, determine your journey. Human birth is a rare chance within this circle. Yet, desires itch like distractions, causing you to miss the door to freedom. The aim is liberation from this cycle. Intellectual knowledge or physical practices alone cannot achieve this. Only spiritual development brings purity. This is accomplished through sincere prayer, a personal consultation with God. Prayer brings light and energy, dissolving darkness. You must decide to seek liberation. Practice mantra and discipline under guidance. Correct your diet and way of living. If you miss this human chance, karma will lead you to another form. The ultimate tragedy is to die without realization. "Human life is a door to exit the circle, to free yourself." "Tons of theories are nothing compared to a gram of practice." Filming location: Debrecen, Hungary DVD 173a

Yoga is a holistic path to health, integrating physical practice with spiritual blessing and balance. Health is foundational. Modern medicine offers help, but a holistic approach is essential. Yoga is a primary therapy for good health. Its movements are psychosomatic, influencing both body and psyche. The system's power comes with the blessing of the holy saints who developed it. This blessing is a real force, as seen in healing stories. Health involves five interconnected bodies: physical, energetic, mental, intellectual, and blissful. Yoga aims to balance all five. Ayurveda, a parallel system, focuses on balancing the three doṣas through proper nourishment and mental control. True health encompasses four aspects: physical, mental, social, and spiritual. Spiritual health means tolerance and understanding. Our environment, including architecture and sound, profoundly affects our well-being. Practical techniques are vital for daily life. "Yoga means balance, to bring things into balance. If something is out of this balance, then things go wrong." "Yoga in Daily Life... is a scientifically proven system. It is utilized in thousands of centers in the world." Filming location: Maribor, Slovenia DVD 172b

Yoga is the ancient cosmic principle of balance, a power governing all existence from galaxies to the individual body. This force, called Parameśvara or God, is self-manifested and maintains universal order. The individual soul originates from this source and seeks union with it, which is the spiritual meaning of yoga. Human intellect allows us to hasten this return through disciplined practice. Life is a cycle of rebirth through 8.4 million species, driven by karma and destiny. To escape this cycle, one must utilize yoga's instruments: movement, nourishment, and breath, to prolong life for meditation and self-realization. The core practice is to inquire deeply into one's true nature beyond the body and mind. "Whenever I incarnate, I incarnate through the help of yoga śakti." "Yoga means union. It is the union of the individual with the cosmic one." DVD 172a

Devotion to the guru and the power of guru’s blessings are central. Swāmījī’s presence made this gathering possible. Kriyā Anuṣṭhāna is the essential practice, the original personal technique by which realization came. It is demanding, a fire that burns away karmas. A yoga nidrā experience revealed life as a short departure from divinity, like a brief trip. Every soul bids farewell to a divine form before incarnation. One should live so that upon return, there is no shame, only victory. Another story shows Guru Vākya’s truth. On a cloudless day, the instruction was to leave immediately. Rain came exactly as predicted, proving the guru’s word surpasses personal perception. In a prison, yoga humbled strong inmates through a held posture. Their resistance dissolved, and they embraced the full practice. Inmates now eagerly attend, showing yoga’s power even there. A small flat is being prepared for Swāmījī’s return, with a window to the east. Devotion and service turn into this space. The gathering concludes with prayer, carrying this energy onward. “Okay, now is the right time to get up, open your eyes, sit up, and as quickly as possible jump into the cars and go, because in two minutes there will be so much water here that we cannot move.” “All of us are saying goodbye to some divinity… so we should try to live in such a way that when we see each other again, there is nothing we have to be ashamed of.” Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

A personal experience illustrates the power of devotion and ceremony on the spiritual path. A disciple's son received blessings for a Vedic wedding. The multi-day ceremony, filled with mantras and community, became a pivotal moment of grace and spiritual awakening for the family. True spiritual progress requires complete faith in the guru's guidance and regular practice. The real test begins when one leaves the seminar environment and applies the teachings in daily life. One's lived example, a life of peace and happiness, becomes the most powerful message to others. A story of a Zen master demonstrates that a saint's conduct, beyond praise or blame, is the true teaching. "The real sādhanā starts when you open the door and start your daily life." "Our life is the message." Filming locations: Strilky, To be determined, Czech Republic.

The aim of human life is to utilize the human body as an instrument for spiritual practice to achieve liberation. The soul journeys through astral realms, experiencing pleasure and pain within a subtle body. It seeks entry to Earth, the living planet, as other realms lack the facilities for spiritual progress. Earth itself reflects temporary heaven and hell based on one's circumstances. Suffering here can serve to purify karma and remind one of God, while comfort may lead to forgetfulness. The human form is a rare opportunity to perform sādhanā through thought, word, and deed. By cultivating love and knowledge, and minimizing harm, one lightens karmic burdens. Without using this chance, the soul may face prolonged cycles of deprivation. The ultimate destination is union with the Divine, where all prior struggles are forgotten. "Balihārī us dukh ko, pal pal nām lirai." (I surrender to that trouble which, every moment, makes one repeat God's name.) "Jyoti se jyoti jagāte calo, prem kī Gaṅgā bahāte calo." (Keep lighting one flame from another, keep making the Ganges of love flow.) Filming locations: Jadan, Rajasthan, India.

The living tradition of the Vedas is sustained through precise recitation and universal principles. The Vedic language is preserved against change, its hymns timeless. The Gāyatrī mantra, containing 24 syllables, embodies the essence of all Vedas. Correct pronunciation is essential, governed by phonetic rules and complex recitation methods like Kramapāṭha to maintain vibrational power. These chants support universal harmony. The Vedas teach unity, non-harming, and the oneness of all beings. They present a monotheistic reality where various deities represent aspects of one divine unity. Central concepts are ṛta, the cosmic order of movement, and dharma, the principle that upholds all existence. This dharma guides right conduct and is illustrated in epics like the Rāmāyaṇa. The Vedas offer a complete science of life and liberation, their authority foundational to all Indian philosophy. "The Gāyatrī mantra is considered one of the most important mantras, said to contain the essence of all the Vedas." "In the deepest sense, dharma is essentially like God Himself, the very essence that supports the universe." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The preciousness of life and the Guru’s protection are revealed through right understanding of the mind and grace. The mind, left uncontrolled, chases enjoyments through the senses, leading only to disappointment and wasted time. One who lives unconsciously becomes a slave of the mind. The bhajan teaches: reflect on life, live meaningfully, and seek the Guru’s awakening. The Guru’s mercy alone can fill the heart with selfless love, the desire only to realize the Lord. The prayer is to overcome ego and pride, to become a humble giver, an instrument of divine love. The human body is a boat to cross the ocean of saṃsāra; do not squander this rare chance. Every day should be lived as if it were the last. Even difficult news can be a blessing, an awakener. A disciple once faced a near-fatal car crash while driving unconsciously, heedless of warnings. In that moment, the Guru’s prior blessing proved to be the sole protection. The car was completely destroyed, yet the body remained unscathed. The Guru’s grace alone averted what destiny had ordained. This shows the immense power of the Guru’s kṛpā. One single blessing can change an entire life. Therefore, rely on the Guru alone, the only hope. Thus, remain vigilant, control the mind, and receive the Guru’s grace. “Live every day as if it were the last day of your life.” “O Gurudev, please awaken me. Awaken me in such a way that I will never, never fall asleep again.” Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The aim of human life is to realize the light of Brahman through dedicated practice and unity. Ancient ṛṣis, through deep meditation, researched existence and declared the unity of the cosmos and the individual body. They described 8.4 million life forms, with human life being a rare opportunity to ascend toward divine light. This light, the formless Brahman, is present in every atom. Modern science finds only one human race, aligning with the ancient truth of a single cosmic consciousness that multiplied itself. However, humans create division through religion, nationality, and social class, forgetting their essential oneness. Realization requires relentless practice, not mere intellectual imitation, as illustrated by the foolish disciple who copied a physical cure without understanding. Yoga and spiritual disciplines are tools to burn karma and ascend. All authentic paths ultimately teach the same truth—Sanātana Dharma—with differences only in language, not essence. Life is fleeting; one must practice diligently, avoid doubt and laziness, and abandon all divisive dualities to unite in harmony. "Yatha brahmāṇḍe tatha piṇḍe—what is in the universe is in this body." "In imitation, you should use your intellect, and using intellect in imitation means you have to practice." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

The body is a wondrous chariot for the spiritual journey, a metaphor from the Kaṭha Upaniṣad. The Self is the master seated within, the body is the chariot, the intellect is the driver, the mind is the reins, and the ten sense organs are the horses. When the mind is uncontrolled, the senses run wild, binding the Self to rebirth. When the intellect is discriminating and the mind is controlled, the chariot reaches its final destination of liberation. The poet Holī Gurujī expands this teaching into a bhajan, adding the lamp of wisdom inside, the king as the formless Self, and the minister as the power of discrimination. The minister uses the weapons of scripture and the Guru's word to defeat robbers like anger and greed. The entire macrocosm, including the fourteen worlds, is contained within this microcosmic vehicle. The journey's aim is the bliss of Self-realization found within this very body. "Know the Self as the master of the chariot, the owner sitting within. And know the body as the chariot itself." "Inside the chariot sits the king. 'Rājā' is the king, and that is the Ātmā, the Self." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The highest consciousness is received as prasād from the Guru, and ahiṃsā is the supreme teaching. Guru Vākya commands complete devotion. Ahiṃsā is the highest teaching. One mother feared rats might harm her baby and sought to report them. The Guru’s silent, piercing gaze stopped her. She turned back and heard baby rats squeaking with joy at their mother’s return. The direct experience of animal motherly love moved her to tears. Another disciple faced a room swarming with hundreds of flying bugs in Jadan. Her struggle turned to rage, then absurd laughter at her own flailing. Exhausted, she prayed tearfully, surrendering completely to the Guru. Next morning, not a single bug remained. The Guru also trained a bhajan singer through initial praise and sudden, severe criticism. The disciple tried to imitate the Guru’s plain, neutral singing. She realized the criticism targeted the ego. It was not about musical skill. She had used bhajans to express personal feeling, but they are Guru Vākya, holy scripture. The Guru uses every task to train the ego; the disciple must discern the point. "There is no higher teaching than ahiṃsā." "Swāmījī is not a music teacher. He is a spiritual teacher, and everything is just about the ego." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Our school's journey shows how education rooted in community trust transforms. It began small, compromising with a rigid system to prove its worth. A student's outstanding exam result built crucial parental confidence, allowing a shift toward relevant, practical learning. We created alphabet charts using local Marwari words and math problems from village life. This makes education alive, moving beyond memorization. With trust, parents allow walks, environmental lessons, and practical applications. The school is now full, with overwhelming demand. The attached college, where girls feel safe, has gained recognition. This entire effort opens futures. "Looking through the Hindi chart, half the words they do not know. So we started to make a chart in Marwari." "If you want to understand a child, you must get to their level." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

The Vedas are eternal vibrations governing creation, revealed by seers through deep meditation. These seers did not invent the mantras but perceived pre-existing truths through austerity and sharp intellect, much as scientists discover natural laws. The mantras are vibrations that structure reality; their correct chanting requires precise rhythm and intonation, learned orally from a teacher. The Vedas are infinite and without human origin, existing before creation itself. Brahmā uses these vibrations to manifest the universe, which cyclically dissolves into a point and re-emerges. Modern science acknowledges vibration's creative role, and mantra's power can affect matter and healing, but demands purity from the practitioner. Evidence like the ancient Sarasvatī river suggests the Vedas' great antiquity. "A ṛṣi is simply someone who sees." "The Vedas are not the work of man; they simply are and command."

The Guru is Gaṇeśa, the remover of obstacles, and yoga is the balancing principle that harmonizes all elements. Invoked at every ceremony, Gaṇeśa clears the path. Bhajans transcend religion, using deities to reveal essential truth: without the guru’s guidance, pilgrimage, worship, and austerity alone do not bring liberation. The bhajan ‘Padhāro Mere Gaṇapati’ dedicates Gaṇeśa to the Guru. The Guru embodies all divine aspects—Brahmā, Viṣṇu, Śiva, and more—as Holī Gurujī’s composition shows. A devotee discovers everything in the Guru. Two approaches exist: choose Gaṇeśa as personal deity, or see the Guru as Gaṇeśa. The word Gaṇeśa means lord of the gaṇas, the elements of creation. Yoga is the balancing principle that harmonizes body, mind, and universe. Swāmījī teaches that one principle balances the entire cosmos. Obstacles are imbalances; Gaṇeśa removes them by restoring harmony. The Guru is our Gaṇeśa, guiding practical sādhanā. Through yoga, the Guru transforms us into Gaṇeśa. The yogī thus becomes the remover of obstacles. This is the teaching. "Gaṇeśa means the Lord who controls these gaṇas, these elements of creation." "There is one principle that balances the entire universe, and that principle I call yoga." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Satsaṅg is the door to liberation. The words of a holy assembly are liberating nectar. A saint's words never go empty. An emperor once secretly listened to a sādhu's satsaṅg. The saint declared that if divine grace is withdrawn, even an emperor will receive nothing if he begs. The ruler dismissed this as foolishness. Time passed. His own son usurped the throne and imprisoned him. As a prisoner, the former emperor was starved. One cold morning, he begged a vendor for food. A soldier enforced the new law against aiding prisoners. The vendor withdrew the offering. The emperor's hands remained empty, and he remembered the saint's exact words. Therefore, whatever a saint says is a blessing and will come true. All scriptures are the Guru's word. To obey is to receive benefit; to disobey is to be lost. Satsaṅg yields glorious fruit, while bad company yields poison. One must purify oneself through holy association. "Even Bahādur Ṣāḥib, the emperor, may go begging, and he will not get even food." "The words of the saints will never go empty." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

Understanding Gaṇeśa’s practical meaning for yogīs reveals the deity not as a separate god but as the inner Guru. Tradition invokes Gaṇeśa first in all auspicious beginnings. Holy Gurujī’s dohā addresses Gajānanda as the embodiment of bliss and remover of obstacles, granting success. Another dohā names Gaṇapati bestower of spiritual perfections and worldly prosperities, a cloud of wisdom. Purāṇic stories explain the elephant head: Pārvatī creates a guardian boy. Śiva beheads the boy, then replaces the head with an elephant’s, honoring him as first among gods. These stories convey truth to ordinary minds. For yogīs, the meaning goes beyond narrative. The bhajan “Padhāro Mere” identifies Gaṇeśa as Gurudev. It pleads for mercy and dwelling in the heart. It asks for the inner divine voice and removal of the net of death. It seeks destruction of negative intellect and fear of death. The Guru pervades all animate and inanimate existence. Continuous remembrance comes with every breath. The remover of obstacles is thus the Guru principle. Yoga bhajans transcend religious boundaries, reflecting Mahāprabhujī’s universal teaching. Gaṇeśa becomes the inner light, one’s chosen ideal. "Gajānanda Ānandamūrti Kṛpākaro Mahārāj Satsaṅgame Padharajo Supakaro Supakaj." "Hṛdaya Kāro Nivāsa." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The guru calls the mind to abandon stubbornness and follow to reveal the secret of the ātmā. The disciple is told to constantly go to satsaṅg, where doubts will slowly clear. The soul resides within the cage of the body made from five elements. Worldly attachments, often mistaken for love, drown one in the ocean of existence. This attachment must be purified into selfless, divine love. The heart hardens through distraction by māyā, which attacks one's weakest point, causing forgetfulness of the spiritual path. Mere meditation without the guru's blessing is fruitless for crossing the worldly ocean. The teaching requires deep meditation, not just translation. "Follow me. I want to show you the ātmā, the secret of the ātmā." "Those yogīs who meditate cannot cross the ocean of the world." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The human life is a precious instrument for spiritual practice. This body is a temporary vehicle for the soul, which carries its karma like a backpack. Most beings are trapped in cycles of unhappiness and desire, mistaking the non-reality of the material world for truth. True happiness is found not in external comforts but in reducing needs and realizing the inner Self. The soul, or Ātmā, is eternal consciousness and bliss, beyond all gender and form. This human birth offers the rare chance for liberation from endless rebirth. Do not waste this opportunity in attachment to temporary relationships and possessions. Focus on the spiritual path through renunciation and devotion, seeking the shelter of the true guide. "Enter the kingdom of the Lord through the gate of sacrifice." "God gave you this body to make this spiritual sādhanā, not only creating your things, what you want in this world." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

The Vedas are infinite knowledge, the eternal spiritual truth emerging from the divine breath. This wisdom describes both the material and subtle universes, providing essential instructions for living in harmony with universal laws. Without such guidance, life remains mundane and unfulfilled. Teachings like Āyurveda and Vāstuśāstra exemplify applied Vedic science, governing health and harmonious dwelling. These universal laws are accessed through yogic practice and philosophy. The heritage is preserved in two forms: Śruti, the revealed, unchanging core transmitted orally, and Smṛti, the remembered texts like the epics. The four Vedas—Ṛg, Yajur, Sāma, Atharva—each contain Saṃhitās, Brāhmaṇas, Āraṇyakas, and the essential Upaniṣads. Six auxiliary disciplines, the Vedāṅgas, support their study. This profound knowledge requires dedicated practice and guidance to realize. "The earth is my mother and I am the child of the earth." "Truth alone triumphs." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The aim of human life is to realize the divine Self through grace, not mere ritual meditation. If one gives meditation only to the mind, one runs from true Self-knowledge. There are two lights: the physical and the light of Brahman, which is the eternal Ātmā. This supreme light, the wisdom of Parabrahma, removes all ignorance. Daya, or mercy, is the foundation of dharma. Without it, human life is no different from an animal's, focused only on eating and sleeping. A story illustrates this: a skeptical, non-vegetarian man from a royal family met a holy teacher. Though initially resistant, he was miraculously saved from a flooded river after calling upon the Guru. This experience transformed him; he renounced his old ways, purified his home, and sought the Guru with devotion. Upon seeing the divine master, he melted in tears and voluntarily gave up all vices. The master's gracious look alone can destroy bad karma. The disciple's role is to keep the altar of the heart steadfast, meditating with one's true Self, free from external influence. In that state, one realizes "I am Brahman," beyond all duality and confusion. "Om Dīp Jyoti Parabrahma. This light of the Brahman removes all the darkness or the ignorance everywhere." "Without dayā, a human life is not a human life. Humans are the form of the dayā." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

A bhajan describes the Guru creating a beautiful garden within the fire of worldly suffering. The fire represents the inner heat of desires, attachments, and the threefold sufferings caused by karma. This unchangeable karma is one's fate. The Guru brings cooling rain, which is the nectar of divine teaching. This rain yields the immortal fruit for those who work in the garden through spiritual practice. However, success depends utterly on divine grace. The Guru, full of mercy, bestows liberation and destroys the fortress of ignorance, transforming suffering into bliss. "Mahāprabhujī created a beautiful garden in the middle of the fire." "Those on whom the Guru is showering the rain of mercy, they alone can eat this fruit of immortality." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The mind is a wild horse that must be tamed for spiritual progress. The aim of human life is Self-realization, achieved through service, devotion, and discipline. The mind is powerful and unruly, often compared to a monkey that can destroy one's spiritual garden. Yogis and ascetics cultivate this garden through diligent practice. True practice, like Tantra, is the expansion of consciousness, requiring an open mind. The senses are like ten horses, and the uncontrolled mind is an elephant that misuses them. Control comes not through force but through loving observation and kindness, as a wise man tamed a wild horse simply by being present for it. One must be the alert king of the body's city, not a slave to the cheating senses. Do not be disturbed by worldly noise; remain without fear in spiritual refuge. "Yogī, yatī, koi mehnat karke bove bhajan ki badī." "O siyāra rehnabande, na jānā bhūl thakā ke." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

The aim of life is self-realization and liberation from the cycle of rebirth. All creation emerges from the one eternal sound, OM. Life begins when the light of Paramātmā enters the five elements of the mortal world. The individual soul is bound by karma, cycling through births according to its actions. Out of 8.4 million life forms, the human birth is rare and meant for seeking truth. This requires the Guru's grace, which is essential for liberation, as illustrated by Śukadeva Muni's quest. The intellect must be used wisely, nurtured by good company and satsaṅg, avoiding negative influences. On Guru Pūrṇimā, devotees offer the fruits of their spiritual practice and renew their commitment. The human aim is to realize the self, break karmic bonds, and attain freedom. "Ekoham bahusyāmi: I am one, and now I will multiply." "Guru milā jab janaka vijayī atav gyān tab hī hoī." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

The aim of human life is to realize pure consciousness. Intellect without spirituality leads one into a thorny forest of argument and confusion. Spirituality is purity, not merely religion. A negative thought projected onto others first exists within you. Balanced practice is essential. The cosmic consciousness governs the universe, and the same principles exist within the human body. Discipline in yoga practice is required to burn the seeds of karma. The progression is Hatha Yoga, Pranayama, Svara Yoga, Dhyana Yoga, and then Sahaja Yoga. Time is priceless and cannot be bought. Do not waste this precious human life in laziness or endless philosophical debate. Wake up and concentrate on your spiritual aim. "The more arguments you have, the less spiritually developed you are." "Human birth is rare, O human. Wake up, you are losing your chance." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

The Guru is the sole means to liberation and the resolution of all suffering. Without devotion to the Guru, no happiness exists. The Guru is Brahmā, Viṣṇu, Maheśa, the sun, and the power of Gaṇeśa. The true Guru is the supreme, formless Lord. Holding the Guru's name removes sin and suffering. The root of knowledge is the Guru's form; the root of worship is the Guru's feet; the root of mantra is the Guru's word; the root of liberation is the Guru's grace. One must abandon negative qualities and falsehood. Do not see faults in others, for seeing one fault in another means three exist within oneself. Follow the Guru's command. In the company of truth, do not slander, lie, or harbor hunger and anger. "Guru bhakti bin sukh na hoi, to karoḍa kūpāye kare yadi koī." "Ogan, tajo gunne pakdo, mir jai ghor andhera." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

The hidden strength within is revealed upon meeting the divine. A story illustrates this. As a boy, Hanuman, unaware of his powers, acted mischievously. The gods granted him great strengths but hid them from his awareness for his own safety. These latent powers remained concealed within him. He only became conscious of them after meeting Rama. This is a metaphor for the human condition. An inner curtain of ignorance hides the divine reality within everyone. One must first acknowledge this possibility within oneself. True health is to be established in the self. The approach of spiritual practice is not to fight every fault but to fill oneself with good through mantra, prayer, and satsang. Progress is seen in changed reactions and steadfastness. The powers were always there, simply awaiting revelation. "Everybody, everything is here. But that curtain of ignorance which hides the reality within ourselves... keeps it from us, perhaps until we are responsible enough to be aware of it." "The approach of our sādhanā is to fill ourselves with good things. Let our faults be there, and let us slowly just shove them out." Filming location: Rajasthan, India

The true family is a spiritual kinship defined by virtues, not merely birth. Congratulate parents and the Guru on a birthday, for they provide the foundational gifts. A dedicated parent embodies sannyāsa, sacrificing all for the child's early years. This is a profound sādhana. The next stage of parental sannyāsa is letting the adult child go, offering support while allowing growth. Spiritual sustenance requires both truth and knowledge, like a family. Truth is the nourishing mother; knowledge is the seeding father. Righteousness is the brother; compassion is the friend. Peace is the wife, arising from self-acceptance of both strengths and faults. Forgiveness is the son, the offspring of a balanced heart. All spiritual progress is shared, for we are all one. "A dedicated parent, when their child is young... gives up everything for that child. Time is not your own if you are a parent." "Truth is my mother... and the father is knowledge... Forgiveness... is the offspring of all of that family together."

The search for truth reveals the unreality of the world and the self. Training adapts the body and mind, as shown by an experiment in the Himalayas. Problems are creations of body and mind. The great mantra is the truth. Non-dual Vedanta states only Brahman is real; the world is an illusion, like a dream. Identifying with the body is ignorance, causing suffering, as illustrated by a tiger raised among goats. King Janaka's vivid dream of loss provoked his search for reality. Through inquiry, he realized the unchanging self beyond dream and waking states. Practice is essential to realize this truth. "Brahma Satya, Jagat Mithyā." "Eko Brahma Dutya Nasti." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

Knowledge is life, distinguishing humanity. Intellect requires knowledge. There are two kinds of knowledge. Vācārthī is knowledge from reading scriptures and then speaking it. Lakṣārthī is knowledge aimed at self-realization, the ultimate target of all wise seekers. The human brain is a grantha, a store of recorded knowledge. What one records and utilizes determines one's path. Ancient techniques like mantra chanting purify the inner being. Sound originates as resonance in the navel. This Nāda is Brahman, manifesting as indestructible syllables, Akṣara Brahma. Sound moves through stages from the navel to speech. This resonance influences the entire body and nature. Positive sound regenerates; negative sound creates fear and imbalance. Thoughts and words radiate out and return to the speaker. Therefore, one must give happiness to receive happiness. "Through body, mind, words, and wealth—we shall give happiness to others." "If you give happiness to others, then you will realize that happiness. It will come to you." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

There is only one God, who is formless, spotless cosmic consciousness. Human intellect, in turbulence, cannot grasp this reality directly. Realization brings an inner calm, like the deep ocean beneath surface waves. Without it, one remains adrift in thought and emotion. The formless God is known not by appearance but by the fruits of spiritual development, where a person's thoughts, actions, and being become unified and unchanging. Duality is a crack in consciousness, repaired through satsaṅg, meditation, and prayer. The purpose is to know thyself, seeing the self in all beings, realizing oneness. Without satsaṅg, one cannot attain true dispassion or the color of divine devotion. Practice is essential; negative company leads to suffering. Spiritual qualities like dispassion, devotion, and knowledge are interconnected. "Without satsaṅg, one cannot be colored by Hari. Without satsaṅg, there is no true vairāgya." "Ātmā sohī Paramātmā. Each and every entity is myself, and the self is the Paramātmā." Filming locations: Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India.

The miracle of Guru Bhakti transforms the disciple's life. The moment of meeting the Master begins a unique transformation for every sincere seeker. Separation from the Guru creates longing, and reunion brings joy, removing all doubts as the heart opens. The Guru travels tirelessly to offer darśan, creating lasting bliss for devotees. This devotion starts with a personal miracle, such as an unexpected blessing that redirects a life. Guru Bhakti enables disciples to overcome personal limitations and differences, drawing all closer together as they approach the divine source. The Guru is described as the eternal truth, the remover of ignorance, and the very root of meditation, worship, and liberation. The spiritual journey is like a great chariot; once moving, it requires sustained effort to reach the ocean of bliss. "Guru Bhakti makes us better humans. It all starts at the first meeting." "In all and all in one and behind all this miracle is the Guru Tattva and Guru Bhakti." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

A pilgrimage to Mount Abu and the significance of the full moon. The group visited sacred sites at Mount Abu, including Gurushikhar where Dattātreya’s perpetually burning sacred fire is maintained. They saw the cave containing his footprints and the temple from a story where worship was once halted. They visited the lake associated with Devpurījī and saw a large cobra. Being in these places, described in the holy text, brings the stories to life. The journey concluded with return and gatherings. Today is the full moon, celebrated as the anniversary of Kabīr Dās. He represented nirguṇa bhakti, devotion to the formless, while others like Tulsīdās practiced saguṇa bhakti, devotion to a form. For human understanding, worship with form is advised as it provides a focus for dialogue and inspiration. All paths ultimately lead to the same truth. Saints incarnate for all devotees, not for one individual. The story of Mīrābāī illustrates divine protection when her husband, doubting her, attempted to strike her and saw multiple forms of her, leading to his surrender. Spiritual practice must be done with devotion, as one adores God. The mind, connected to the senses, is powerful and must be mastered through consistent practice. The name of God is like a coconut; the mind, like a fox, tries but cannot open it to taste the nectar inside without sincere effort. On the full moon, one should avoid anger and perform virtuous acts. "Between God and saints, there is no difference." "The name of God, the spirituality, that is the coconut. And mind is that fox." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

Suffering fuels the journey to bliss. Humanity clings to suffering like a toy. Faces show this, mouths turned down when relaxed. Suffering teaches; wisdom grows through experience. A wise person knows action and reaction are one, avoiding needless repetition. Accumulated pain, mostly mental, is a teacher. Comfort brings no progress. Only suffering pushes toward realization. The world is mind-made, measurable, bound by time and space—illusion. Beyond it exists something known only to those who returned. Inner exploration opens when worldly kicks lose appeal. Longing is the key, as strong as a lover's madness. Tulsī Dās's story shows longing redirected toward God. Renunciation is required to reach the highest world. There, no birth, death, form, or fear exists. Only grace grants entry. Saints dwell there, fearless, in endless wisdom. Suffering ends completely. "That kick comes from looking inside through meditation." "Fear governs the world, and it is the root of our suffering." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

The world is moving in a strange direction because we are in Kali Yuga, an age of spiritual decline. We identify with the body or external objects, not the true Self. Our choices create karma, which determines our future. Modern education feeds the ego, not true knowledge. In this darkness, satsaṅg—association with truth through a realized master—is the rare shelter. It is a boat for crossing the ocean of suffering. Through satsaṅg, we purify our inner negativities like anger and greed. This purification is difficult but accelerated under the Guru's guidance. Our dharma is Self-Realization, achievable only through practice and the Guru's grace. Trust in the master is the essential connection. "How you are living today shows what you were doing yesterday. What you are doing today will show how you will live tomorrow." "If you put 'ku' in front of saṅga, you get kusaṅga—the way into darkness... If you put 'sat' (truth) in front, you get satsaṅga—the meeting with truth." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

The Vishnu Yajña is a sacred journey of tapasya, aligning with cosmic forces to attain peace and divine grace. Yajña is performed to please deities and is a form of hardship. It is a journey from one state to another. Preparation and gathering necessary items are essential. The path may flow effortlessly or become challenging. Mantras were invented by great rishis in Satya Yuga, who held immense spiritual power. They could invoke beings from fire and traverse spiritual levels. Mantras operate through all levels of existence. Vishnu Yajña sustains harmony and evolution. Despite external heat, the fire's intensity was not felt due to spiritual focus. The yajña was dedicated to world peace, environmental protection, and harmony. Peace is not something to seek; one must become peace. Life's purpose is to serve others. Yajña eliminates negative energies and inner demons. Auspicious timing according to lunar calendars enhances outcomes. Losing oneself in service makes every action special. The practice requires dedication and cannot be rushed. "Do not wait for peace. Peace is the way, and therefore do not search for peace somewhere else. Be the peace yourself wherever you go." "Life is for giving. If you are not useful to someone for the purpose you were born here, even the body will not accompany us." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

Shankaracharya's non-dual teaching reveals the Self. He was a profound knower who established the highest monastic order. His core realization is non-dualism: all apparent differences are forms of the same essence, like gold in various ornaments. The individual self and the divine are not two. He taught that all desires, even for liberation, are binding. The seeker's confusion and suffering arise from ignorance and lost trust, creating a dense jungle of dependency and fear. Human life is uniquely difficult yet holds the freedom for liberation. The solution is to "know thyself" by turning inward, not searching externally. There is no path to the Self, for it is already present. God, the first teacher and supreme bliss, is omnipresent in every atom, encompassing all creation, sustenance, and destruction. Understanding this ends dualism and its conflicts. "Na muktir na bandhaḥ, Chidānandarūpaḥ, Śivo’haṃ Śivo’haṃ." "Know thyself, recognize your Self." Filming location: Vienna, Austria DVD 162a

The yajña is the eternal ritual of cosmic purification and divine invocation. Deities are invoked through mantra, establishing their presence within the sacrificial arena. All planetary forces, directional guardians, and millions of śakti forms converge here. The Vāstu deity presides over any construction, its form invoked as countless divine architects. Elemental protectors are appointed to guard the ritual from disturbance; their power can pacify storms. This practice grants immense merit, multiplying blessings for all participants. It is not merely external fire but the internal purification of the mind's coverings. "After the merits of many births, one attains the vision of the Viṣṭu Yajña." "Yajña is actually the purification of the mind’s coverings." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

This ritual invokes and makes offerings to the divine. Salutations are given to the guru, the remover of obstacles, and the guardian deities. Water is offered for a complete bath, invoking Agni and Varuṇa. The five nectars bathe the deity. Pure cloth is offered at the waist. Fragrance is offered at the door of fragrance. Unbroken rice grains are offered to the planets. Garlands of flowers are presented to the supreme Lord. Incense is lit and prayers are spoken. A lamp is shown, but the act is neither claimed nor refused. Food is offered with the Gāyatrī mantra. Oblations are poured into the sacred fire. Water is given for washing hands, face, and mouth. The fruit of the pūgī, tāmbūla, and aromatic substances are surrendered. The worshipper offers the mantra, flowers, and even the self. All dualities—body and mind, friend and foe, light and dark—are negated. “I light the lamp born of fire, I do not offer it, nor do I withhold it; today I have read the scriptures, neither for myself nor for others, yet I have sought the bowl in the pot.” “Neither in the body nor in the mind, neither in the world nor in the illusions, neither in the known nor in the unknown, neither in the past nor in the future, neither in the ages nor in the generations, neither in the good nor in the evil, neither in the wise nor in the ignorant, neither in the friend nor in the foe, neither in the new nor in the old, neither in the light nor in the darkness, neither in the fields nor in the forests, nor in us.” Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

Evening satsang from Jadan Ashram. On the begining Swamiji is chanting Om Namah Shivaya.

Anuṣṭhāna is a powerful sādhanā for spiritual purification and achieving liberation through devotion. Anuṣṭhāna is done with a pure and deep resolution to purify the Antaḥkaraṇa and become free from the three tapas. Continuous practice must not be interrupted, or time is lost. Consciousness is polluted through the doors of intellect, mind, and senses by this material world. True reality is Brahman; the world is illusory. The sādhaka rises like a lotus from muddy water, unstained yet living in worldly existence. Sacred places, Siddha Pīṭhas, filter negative energies and make anuṣṭhāna successful. Faith and clear saṅkalpa are essential; without them, mantras become hollow mental repetition. God is Niranjan, pure consciousness, not physical forms. Liberation comes from knowledge and bhakti, and the root of liberation is Guru’s grace. Seva combines devotion, knowledge, meditation, and renunciation. When devotion is lost, everything is lost; bhāva is value and devotion. Doubts drop spiritual worth like falling gold prices. Therefore, protect spirituality through satsaṅga and avoid kuśaṅga. Negative thoughts return to you like dust thrown at the sun. The mind must meditate on the Supreme, who protects those with divine love. With purified consciousness, one becomes the lotus, attracting grace. "Brahma Satya, Jagat Mithyā, Eko Brahma Dvitīya Nāsti." "Mokṣa Mūlam Guru Kṛpā. When we lose the Guru’s grace, we lose everything." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

The sense of life is to become happy and free from past suffering and karma. Satsaṅg is the best way to attain this peace. Our inner self, which seeks happiness, is a part of God. We often search for this self externally, but it cannot be found that way. To understand God and oneself, one must attend satsaṅg and study the scriptures. Yoga is the union of the self with the Cosmic Self. All who take physical form, even God, must endure certain sufferings according to cosmic law. We are here due to our karma, while God incarnates by free decision, yet He too must accept difficulties, sometimes due to curses. Even a great devotee like Nārada once cursed Viṣṇu, causing Him to incarnate again. This occurs when one's intellect becomes confused. We must always pray for positive intellect. "If the self is searching for the self somewhere, we will never find it anywhere." "The difference between us and God is that we came to the world because of our karma, and He came according to His own decision." Filming location: Vép, Hungary DVD 155b

Simple living and inner peace are found through conscious practices that connect us to our divine essence. Modern life creates stress by distancing us from natural simplicity. Media consumption replaces true connection with nature and others. A healthy lifestyle requires deep contemplation on nourishment, breath, and movement. What we eat carries vibrational information; vegetarian food supports non-aggression. Conscious breathing connects us to prāṇa, the source of all change. Prayer positively charges the water within our bodies. Concentration techniques, like observing the breath or a candle flame, cultivate inner stillness. By mastering simple techniques, we find calm at the center of life's activity and transform our lives. "Go and teach people the technique of simple life, simple being." "In action, one sees the people; and in stillness, one sees the action—truly, that one is wise." Filming locations: Prešov Yoga Center, Prešov, Slovakia.

The practice integrates āsanas, mudrās, and awareness to purify and align the inner systems. Begin by relaxing the mind in Vajrāsana. Yoga Mudrā cleanses impurities, working on depression and eyesight. The most important aspect is to not be carried away by inquiry during the hold. Discipline may become challenging with more time, but consistent short practice is foundational. The offering of yoga must come first to avoid problems. Āsanas like Mayūrāsana generate internal heat and are best practiced when the prāṇa is revealed. Physical preparation through postures like Ustrāsana creates the necessary space in the body. The practice aims to activate centers like the Māṇipūra and Viśuddhi Cakras. Ultimately, one must create something tangible in the physical realm to become necessary, activating every aspect of being without pride. "Not as one who cleanses, but as one who welcomes the arriving guest." "If you want to be necessary, then you must create something tangible, but concerning physical matters, not about the subtle." Filming locations: Zagreb, City of Zagreb, Croatia

Begin the practice of āsanas, prāṇāyāma, and meditation. Close the eyes and attune to the practice. Scan and relax the entire body. Observe the complete yogic breath. The first āsana is Ānanda Āsana, the posture of relaxation. Lie down comfortably and consciously relax each part of the body. Physical relaxation leads to spiritual relaxation. This posture must be performed at the beginning and end of every session. Next, train in abdominal breathing by placing a hand on the abdomen and observing its movement. Conscious abdominal breathing leads to relaxation and improves circulation. Practice stretching the body by extending the limbs in rhythm with the breath. This releases accumulated tension. Perform head turns and twists while lying down to increase spinal mobility and harmonize the breath. Always observe the effect of each exercise. Move through shoulder exercises while standing to relax and strengthen the joints. Shift body weight from leg to leg to strengthen muscles and improve balance. Conclude by returning to Ānanda Āsana. Scan the body and observe the deepening relaxation. Gradually conclude the practice by moving the fingers and toes. Rise carefully, always moving from lying down through a transitional seated position. "Physical relaxation leads to spiritual relaxation." "Conscious abdominal breathing leads to physical and spiritual relaxation." Filming location: UK