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Introduction to Bhramari Pranayama

Brahmārī Prāṇāyāma controls and moves energy through the whole body, engaging both hemispheres of the brain. Brahmārī Prāṇāyāma enables energy control throughout the body. The whole world becomes the body; from that wholeness only a small part issues. The humming sound, like bees, generates many vibrations. Yoga transcends exercise and meditation. The practice involves both brain hemispheres. Scientific research shows few languages activate both hemispheres equally. Sanskrit is the foremost language for this. German partially achieves it. Hindi is incomplete in this regard. Equal hemispheric vibration is ideal for speech. Brahmārī practice brings vibration into the brain. Sound quality depends on teeth; missing teeth alter it. This practice benefits students and children. It enhances communication with teachers. Posture must be straight for correct vibration. Index fingers are placed gently in the ears, not too deep. "They claimed that only a few languages fully engage both hemispheres of the brain; others engage only half." "Sanskrit is one of the best. A person who speaks and lives in that vibration is always the very best." Filming location: Jaipur, Rajasthan, India

Remain in the boat

The world is an ocean, and the guru is the boat that crosses it. Humans are like birds on that boat. Some fly off into the water and perish. One remains and reaches the shore. The guru is the captain who steers. Once a guru is taken, hold firmly, as with one’s own mother. God is not in the sky. God resides in the heart. Close the eyes and see inside. Do not chase imagined scenes. Be still in the heart. You are that God, a drop returning to the ocean. Upon waking, say “I am human.” This brings peace throughout the day. Use a mala to steady the mantra. Do not kill any being. Treat the earth as a mother. Water is God. “Guru Kṛipā He Kevalam, Śhiśhye Ke Ānanda Maṅgalam.” “Our God is our heart.” Filming location: Jaipur, Rajasthan, India

Do we have seen God?

The presence of the Guru is a profound blessing that revitalizes spiritual connection and purpose. A visit brings fresh energy, dispelling old habits and offering new encouragement. Disciples arrive with vessels of varying capacity to receive this grace. The true measure of reception depends on one's own openness and focus. The meaning of service is realized through practical action, not mere intellectual understanding. Past masters provided intensive care, teaching that the Guru's presence transcends the physical form. An inner connection must be established through dedicated service, from which love and true being are realized. The resonance of truth arises from both the Guru and one's own inner Self. "His presence is a blessing itself; it is a satsaṅg itself." "The real meaning of sevā unfolds itself... through the practical part." Filming locations: Jaipur Ashram, Rajasthan, India.

Spiritual Lecture on Yoga: Opening Invocation

Evening satsang from Jadan Ashram, Rajasthan, India.

The living God

The light is twofold: the external sun and the internal light within all. This inner light is constant, unlike the rising and setting sun. The science of the material world is great, yet different from the science of yoga. A story illustrates this: a professor of science questions a meditating yogi about God, seeing nothing. After a flower falls on the yogi, the professor dreams the yogi becomes his guru, showing spiritual realization surpasses intellectual knowledge. Many claim one external God, yet in Sanātana Dharma, the divine is lived and expressed through countless devotional songs and realizations. You ask if I have seen God. I have looked from airplanes and never seen a form. Yet God is within the heart. When that life force departs, the body dies. Therefore, each being is a living God, like a drop containing the whole ocean or a spark holding the full fire's power. All living creatures possess this same life. Consuming other lives creates a karmic debt, as one must repay by becoming that which one has eaten. The truth is to recognize the living God within and cease causing harm. "Have you ever seen God? I have never seen a God." "God is within your heart. You are God. I am God."

The Divine Name as the Ship Across Saṃsāra: A Commentary on Swamiji’s Bhajan

The Divine Name is the ship that crosses the ocean of Saṃsāra. Swamiji’s bhajan declares God as the merciful giver of the Name. The Name of God is God Himself, present within the devotee. Repeating the Name awakens pure, selfless bhakti. One is dyed in love’s color through repetition. The first verse prays never to forget the Lord, and if forgotten, not to be forgotten. The Sadguru’s name provides the means to cross this world of change and disappointment. It is a great ship offering every human being passage. One wanders through countries and realms, seeing no giver like You who grants Mokṣa. Your name is supreme; much sādhanā shows all worldly means are unreal. Bhagavān Dīpa, Nārāyaṇa, Viṣṇu, the Avatāra, is the Light. The teacher’s wish is for bhaktas to receive darśana, gained through severe tapasyā. Surrender of body and mind at holy feet brings realization. The bhajans of Mīrābāī and Guru Nānaka use imagery: a lotus without water, life without mantra like a bird without a wing. Missing morning sādhanā means missing a golden day. Practice in Brahma Muhūrta lifts one above emotions and situations. "Dayālu Hamānam Āpakālīna—You are the merciful one who gave us Your name." "Upāya sabhī heri jātā—all these worldly means are simply useless." Filming location: Rajasthan, India

Feel oneness and protect all creatures

The divine essence resides within the living body. God is present within us and has given us human form. The natural world involves creatures consuming one another, yet herbivores like cows, which eat only grass, are considered close to the divine. Humans, gifted with intellect and body, often choose a path contrary to this harmony by consuming meat, which involves killing and constitutes a sin. All beings feel pain, a profound experience understood even by those who inflict it. We meditate to seek happiness, peace, and oneness with God. Figures like Jesus embodied profound suffering, yet within such suffering resides a divine essence. The individual soul is a part of God, like a drop of water destined to return to the ocean. All traditions, from Jesus to Shiva, emphasize prayer, compassion, and reconciliation, as seen in practices like seeking forgiveness during Christmas. Our ultimate purpose is unity, transcending divisions to protect all creatures with peace and love. "Animals like dogs and many others eat each other as well—big dogs, little dogs, and so many." "If we think with our brain, we can see it is not good—oh my God, a living being, and how we are killing it." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

The search for God

Yoga extends beyond physical body and breath. Many close eyes and search, but the looking is not real. True yogis see within the heart with closed eyes, or perceive goodness with open eyes. Open eyes bring countless reflections and wandering thoughts. Closing eyes can lead to darkness and increased mental activity. Restlessness or sleep may replace meditation. A story tells of a sādhu who misused power to kill a bird. He threatened a woman, but her wisdom made his prāṇas leave. Power without proper foundation fails. Humans can act positively or negatively; spirituality lies in loving all creatures. Without a guru, progress is impossible, like a child needing both mother and father. Yoga Nidrā is a deep technique, not just relaxation. It is a state of yogic sleep where awareness remains awake. Understanding evolves with the practitioner. Approach Yoga Nidrā as if new each time. Re-evaluate the saṅkalpa; it may change as the spiritual path deepens. “If you close your eyes, what are you looking at? You think you are looking, but you are not.” “Try to practice as if you have never practiced it before, as a new, very deep sādhanā technique.” Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

Respect for all festivals

The celebration of holy days reveals the oneness of all existence. The approaching festival for Mahāprabhujī coincides with Christmas, uniting diverse worship. Geographical distinctions are irrelevant; devotion connects all. The relationship between guru and disciple is one of absolute unity, akin to mother and child. All living beings are part of Sanātana Dharma. The body is a temporary garment for the eternal soul. The soul is like a drop from the ocean of God; all are one in essence. True worship understands this divine oneness within every heart. "Guru and disciple are one. If you take them as something different, then you are not a guru or a disciple." "Our God is in our heart. God is one, and one is God." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

Shiva Stotras and Invocations

Shiva Stotras and invocations are the direct path to liberation. The Rudrashtakam describes Shiva as the formless, all-pervading Brahman, the form of nirvana. He is beyond qualities, without mental alternatives, the space of consciousness where all abides. His appearance is white like the Himalaya, deep and profound, with a blue throat, compassionate. The garland of serpents, the moon on his head, and the flowing Ganga adorn him. The twelve Jyotirlinga stotra grants the fruit of Shivaloka to those who recite it daily. Sins of seven births are destroyed by its mere utterance and remembrance. Invocations to the lineage of gurus—Himalaya yogis, Vishvagurus—align the devotee with grace. Even garbled syllables, when offered with devotion, carry spiritual power. The Vedasara Shivastava proclaims Shiva as the essence of the Vedas, the cause of creation, preservation, and destruction. The linga form symbolizes the unmanifest manifesting as the moving and unmoving universe. Surrender to Maheshvara removes all bondage and bestows peace. He is the protector of all beings, the destroyer of Tripura, the Lord of gods and asuras. His divine sports are beyond the comprehension of even Brahma and Vishnu. Chanting his names purifies the mind, speech, and body, leading to the supreme state. Thus, the path of stotra is open to all, and one attains the eternal abode of Shiva. "Namāmi Samīśan Nirvāṇa Rūpam Vibhum Vyāpakam Brahma Veda Svarūpam." "Etāni Jyotirliṅgāni Nityaṃ Paṭhati Yaḥ Pumān, Prāptapathaḥ Pramāṇena Śivalokamavāpnuyāt." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

Remembering the anniversary of Sri Mahaprabhuji's Mahasamadhi

Sanātana Dharma is an eternal, living reality, not a historical event. Many traditions commemorate specific days for figures who lived and died, visiting gravesites with flowers and prayers. In contrast, the great saints and deities of this dharma are perceived as perpetually present, like the sun and rain that shine and fall upon all without distinction. This tradition is alive, continuously unfolding like a tree that cycles through seasons, appearing barren yet always containing life within. Life does not end; it transforms and continues. Other paths may focus on a singular past event, but here the divine principle is ever-living, constantly regenerating like a mother's life carried forward in her child. All religions are respected for their goodness, yet this understanding of ceaseless life is the essence of the eternal way. "Like when the sun rises, then we see the whole scene, that all this kind of light and everything comes from the sun." "So living. So that is the living. Even the leaves or no leaves, but this tree is living."

Reflections on Christmas, Universal Worship, and the Sacredness of All Life

The time of Christmas approaches, a period of worship, light, and preparation across traditions. People across religions prepare, decorate, and make sweets. Children watch the lights. Many think of Jesus. Worship means being happy. Diwali came before, honoring Śiva, Brahmā, Viṣṇu, Rāma, Kṛṣṇa. The birth of the child Jesus happened among animals, not in a house, for reasons now forgotten. A mother suffers greatly at every birth, yet rejoices when her child is born. The same is true for the cow giving birth. God is in all creatures, but humans often forget. Animals eat each other; God gave humans to understand pain beyond oneself. A ceremony that kills animals cannot be a ceremony. Now, in this Christmas month, Jesus should be worshipped with light. Hanumānjī showed Rām and Sītā live in the heart. The heart of Jesus is also shown. God is everywhere. Every day, think of the Holy Mother, your mother. Then the divine will come. All should be human, not bound to one religion. "Jīva jīva bhakṣate, each and every animal eats each other." "If you worship God, then first worship the mother." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

Worship every God and incarnation

Christmas approaches, and with it the remembrance of the holy mother’s suffering and joy. Candles are lit, one already burned, the second soon. People prepare sweets and good things, thinking of Jesus. After Diwali comes Christmas, just as devotion shifts from Krishna to Jesus. Jesus was born among animals, not in a house, because of the mother. Every mother, whether of a god or a simple being, suffers greatly in birth. The cow giving birth also feels pain and then love for her calf. Worship of God must begin with worship of the mother. God is present in all beings—animals, birds, fish. Creatures eat one another and feel pain, but humans are given to sense the pain of others. Yet some humans kill animals and call it ceremony; that cannot be true worship. Hanuman tore his chest to show Rama and Sita in his heart. Similarly, the Sacred Heart of Jesus is shown as a symbol of love. The light of Christmas brings happiness, like Diwali’s light. Before sleep and upon waking, think on the holy mother. Then the divine child will come, not as a baby but as God. Respect all religions; be human first. "If you worship God, then first worship the mother." "God is that which is said to be in all animals, birds, fish, and all other creatures." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

Vaccinate or not vaccinate?

The discourse connects ancient spiritual festivals with modern well-being, emphasizing light, faith, and practical health. Diwali, the festival of light, originated long ago with oil lamps to worship Bhagavān Rāma. This tradition comes from a time of one religion and simple ceremonies. The light represents spiritual goodness contrasted with inner darkness. Scriptures like the Vālmīki Rāmāyaṇa cement these teachings. Today, various faiths—Hindu, Christian, Muslim—practice their ceremonies humbly, which is good. Our current challenge is health, stemming from improper food and chemicals. Vaccines are addressed; I took three doses and felt very well, but I do not force anyone. However, not taking it may lead to problems, like travel restrictions or separate communities. We must care for our food and water for good health. "Dīvā means light. So that time, for one day, it was the festival with the lights." "I would say that we should give all, we should take the vaccine and be nice." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

Where is our happiness?

Where happiness is, there is God. God is in all creatures, plants, waters, earth. Happiness or its absence is in everything; become happy throughout life. Make your parents happy. Animals kill but do not understand. Humans must not kill. Eating meat kills a creature every day. Even eating an egg is killing, though nothing yet becomes life. Upon waking, say "I am a human being." Then ask forgiveness of Mother Earth. Pray before work, before food, during āratī. Many are lost, like sweet fruits falling from a tree. Some take alcohol, marry too early. Before eating, fold hands and give thanks. The soul cannot be killed; it returns again and again. "Where there is happiness, there is God." "If you are eating meat every day, it means every day you are killing one creature in your body." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

Bhaktas are longing for Satsang

Words convey truth and community is our essence. Being present without duty allows deep observation. One sees the beauty in all things and the varied behaviors of people, yet recognizes the unchanging self within. This observation teaches discernment of character and self. Time expands for mantra, reflection, and connection to the divine source. Language extends beyond speech to include the body and face. Teachers perceive a student's condition without words. True relationship is understanding beyond the physical form. Words paint pictures of the divine and enable questions and answers. We currently rely on speech, having lost the immediate knowledge of telepathy. Language unites. The experience of lacking spiritual community reveals its profound value. Gathering with those of shared feeling and path defines it. Physical separation creates a longing akin to a fish out of water. The devotee yearns for communion like a pure swan awaiting celestial nectar. "Those are my relatives, those are my friends who understand my words, who understand me—not this physical body, but me, myself." "Imagine the fish. You take him out of the water. He is struggling, struggling, suffering, crying. Please, bring me back into the water." Filming locations: Jadan, Rajasthan, India.

My happiness is at Your holy feet

The bhajan of unwavering devotion declares that real happiness is found only at the Guru’s holy feet. Every moment the prayer is to keep loving attention there. Even if the world turns hostile, life becomes a burden, or one must walk through fire or thorns, devotion remains fixed. True practice must enter each cell, not remain outward singing or liking. Without deep rooting, devotion dries and one drifts away. Ego arises quickly when practice feels easy. The thorns are not tree-thorns but inner pains from closeness and conflict. A thorn cannot be removed by softness; a thorn pulls out a thorn. Humility is essential, but not a show of humility. Cleansing is constant, as thorns keep surfacing. The bhajan’s power awakens recognition of these inner thorns. When comfort comes, one may feel no need, but hardship reveals the true condition. The Guru sometimes places thorns to teach. Remain humble and clean within always. “Milatā hai saccā sukh keval caranāṁ meṁ, mere Guru Dev, yahī prārthanā hai har pal, har pal, har pal.” “Cāhe bairī saṁsāra bane, cāhe moṭā gale kā hārā bane, cāhe jīvana mujh par bhārā bane, rahe pyārā āpke caraṇame.” Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

Yoga means uniting

Yoga in daily life is unity with the divine principle present in all existence. Life originates from and is sustained by water, which constitutes our bodies and the world. All creatures, including those unseen beneath the earth or in the air, are interconnected through life. The natural world operates on consumption, where creatures eat one another. A human is defined by moving beyond this, by not killing, by showing love and care to all. God is not a separate entity to be seen externally; God is within every creature and within your own heart. We are all fundamentally one, a unity temporarily experiencing separation, like a single drop of water merging back into the ocean. Our individual lives and bodies will eventually dissolve and return to the one source. Therefore, the practice of yoga is this conscious unification. It requires purifying the heart, relinquishing anger and jealousy, and acting with devotion. It involves caring for the body through exercise and pure food, but more importantly, it is an inner alignment. True yoga is living in harmony, causing no harm, and recognizing the divine in all. "One in all and all in one. One in all and one in all." "If you want to know God, He is in every creature, in every creature." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

Conference from Bhari Khatu

Peace is found only within, through the Self, and in the shelter of the saints. The world is restless, seeking peace in objects and achievements, but peace is not found externally. A saint is one whose desires have ceased, who lives for others. Their darśana yields immediate fruit, purifying the seeker. Worldly birth is for experiencing karma, while the birth of a saint is to guide others. True peace comes from Self-knowledge, the inner wealth. This knowledge and a spiritual vision are gifts from the Guru. Indian culture and its saints are the source of this peace, which cannot be found elsewhere in the world. One must turn the vision inward to discover one's own peaceful nature. "Sādhuram darśanaṁ puṇyaṁ, tīrtha-bhūtā hi sādhavah, kāle phalanti tīrthāni, sandhyāyāṁ sādhu-saṅgamaḥ." "Gaṅgā pāpaṁ, śaśī tāpaṁ, dainyaṁ kalpa-tarustathā, pāpaṁ tāpaṁ dainyaṁ harati sādhu-saṅgamaḥ." Filming location: Khatu, Rajasthan, India

The Companion of the Three Worlds

The world is an illusion without the remembrance of the Divine. Life is as useless as a bird without wings, a tree without fruit, or a well without water. Without the Name of Hari, nothing has value. Work, anger, greed, and lust are not the path. No one and nothing in this world is truly yours; it is all a temporary play. The true companion and guide through this illusion is the Guru, the Satguru, who imparts the nectar of wisdom. Only through the Guru's grace and the practice of remembrance is liberation found. "Without a temple, like a Pandit Ved without a Heena, there is no Hari Naam." "Play, oh everyone. Play, oh Chālika. Play, oh everyone."

The Path of Breath and the Tenth Door

The breath is the path to the tenth door. Daily breath count is twenty-one thousand. In each breath, remember the Guru. This sumiran is the path called Om Shom Takhsala. Day and night the breath continues. Unite mind with breath into a continuous garland. This ajapa japa is the Guru’s gift. Surrender body, mind, and wealth to the Guru. By this surrender, all sins are cut. The third eye is Trikuṭī. When nine doors close, the tenth door opens. That door is Trikuṭī itself. Then the vision of divine light arises. The inner hunt becomes visible. All locks are opened. Birth and death suffering ends. Only through the Guru’s power is this achieved. "Ikīs Hazār Sāso Svāsa, Om Śoṁ Takṣalā. Rāt Din Kā Svāsa Hai, Ikīs Hazār Sāso Svāsa Hai, aur Svāsa Meṁ Hī Jī Gurū Mahārāj Kā Sumiran Hai." "When Tirukuṭī closes its ninth door, the tenth door is Tirukuṭī; but when Tirukuṭī is opened, all the darśana of Jyotiṣ will be performed." Filming location: Rajasthan, India

The coronation of Swami Avatarpuri

A sacred succession is announced through the Abhiṣeka ceremony. On the holy occasion of a revered master's Mahāsamādhi day, the successor is formally declared according to the sannyāsa tradition. The ceremony follows the Vedic paramparā, performed by appointed priests. It includes a ritual bath for the successor, the chanting of leading mantras, and a physical Abhiṣeka. The successor then performs guru pūjā, receives a shawl, and is officially inaugurated. This establishes the Uttara Adhikārī, who is worshipped within the tradition. The event embodies the continuity of spiritual authority and lineage. "Svāmī Avatāra Purījī will be pronounced as the successor." "According to the sannyāsī tradition, first there will be a ritual bath." Filming location: Khatu, Rajasthan, India

A Litany of Invocation and Blessing

The text is a series of devotional invocations and blessings. It opens with repeated salutations and blessings. Mantras and praises to various deities are recited, including invocations to Vishnu and references to divine incarnations. A village is declared as dedicated to God. The structure is liturgical, built on repetition and sacred names rather than linear discourse. "Praṇām, namaste. Praṇām, namaste." "God bless you. God bless you." Filming location: Rajasthan, India

Bhajan evening from Bhari Khatu Ashram

The devotee calls upon the divine, seeking grace and expressing a longing for direct experience. The world is cared for by that which is very big, the flute player. The path involves remembering the divine name to find happiness, suggesting liberation comes from breaking the bonds of countless life forms. Yet, a feeling of separation persists, a veil hiding the beloved. The devotee knows this hidden love exists but pleads for its revelation through song. Assurance is given that one protected by the true guru need fear nothing and will not perish. "Hari Nāma sumara sukha pāyegāde." "Chodāsi phaṇḍome pāsi ā, pallāpallā chinnāme jāi gāde." Filming location: Khatu, Rajasthan, India

A Divine Invocation and Address to the Community

A spiritual address and invitation to a community gathering. The true Satguru has arrived. Despite global illness, devotees remain under divine guidance. This land and its people are held in high regard. All are welcomed regardless of community or age. The speaker has returned from abroad with deep reflection on the village and deities. The Kali Yuga is present, yet all in this land share a common bond. A temple has been renovated, and a multi-day program is announced. Attendance is urged. The work extends globally, yet the local essence is paramount. All are invited to join in unity. The path is here, and all ailments will be addressed through continued programs. "You all must attend, and I am nothing in this village; you all are the village and the essence of Rām." "All our children should be given good education... every family must have four or five children." Filming locations: Kacharās, Nāgaur district, Rajasthan.

Divine Discourses on Śiva, Rāma, and the Unity of Religions

On Diwali, the discourse unites Śiva and Rāma, proclaiming a single religion. Yesterday, a discourse on Śaṅkara, Śiva occurred. Now the focus is on Śiva and Rāma. This day is Diwali. Diwali is connected to Śiva and Rāma. Rāma is always spoken of. Rāma unified all religions into one. Not many religions; only God was perceived. Many programs involve people worldwide. The call is to respond. The call reaches various countries. Goodwill spreads far, like to Australia. Goodwill will arrive there. This includes both. Bhajans are now shared. Bhajans follow. Hari Om. "Rāma is the first one who, in this, made all religions one — only one." "And this Diwali is Bhagavān Śiva and Rāma; we always speak of Bhagavān Rām." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

Divali satsang 2021 Jadan Ashram

Diwali brings the eternal name of Rāma. Corona has cleaned everything; no one had any problems in the body. That disease is the Sat-Sanātan Dharma's way, showing why it happens. God gave human birth to escape the cycle of creatures eating each other. But humans think themselves great and eat animals, so they return to animal form. In Kali Yuga, all creatures appealed to God, crying about their terrible slaughter. God said, "I give you freedom," so either you are with God or you fall. Those who do not kill creations are with God; mostly this was and is in India. Sanātana Dharma knows this; others who marry and do ceremonies will go down. Diwali is one of the best holy days, and tomorrow is the new year. The next day is very beautiful; everybody is happy with light and food. The name of Rāma is eternal; we don't know his body, but the name remains forever. The name is the greatest; only the name works, forget money and relationships. Walk with Rām, with Bhagavān Rām, and the ātmā will go to the Divine. Bhagavān Rām always protects; protection is happening for everyone. Do not eat any creatures; vegetables must be eaten, but even veganism avoids milk. The cow's calf is cut and eaten, so milk is cruelty. Many will cry and die, but the pure will ascend; this is the Kali Yuga cleansing. "Jeeva Jeeva Bhakshate, Jeeva Jeeva Bhakshate." "Bhagavān Rām hameśā hamārī rakṣā kareṅge." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

Chanting divine mantras

The Satguru is the direct manifestation of the Supreme Lord. Devotion to the Satguru is the highest path. The guru's grace is supremely powerful. Even great sages did not attain without a guru. When the Vedas themselves became the guru, self-knowledge was easily gained. The Satguru's lotus feet are the support of consciousness. The Satguru's name is the refuge of the compassionate yogi. It destroys sins from countless eons. Service to the Satguru leads one to the fourteen heavens. Few understand this secret. The fool does not recognize it. Chant the Satguru's name day and night. It is your companion across lifetimes. If true happiness is desired, focus the mind on guru-service. Guru-service destroys all obstacles and delusions. The Self then shines forth. When prior merits ripen, the mind merges in the Satguru. "Satguru nām japo dina rāti, janama janama kā hai yah sāthī." "Guru sevā sarva sabhāvidhnā vināśī, miṭe bhrama ātmā prakāśī." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

A Devotional Recitation and Mantra

Today we sing a mantra of Ravana and a mantra sung by Rama. The recitation is a devotional hymn to Shiva, describing his formidable and benevolent aspects. It praises his power to destroy illusions and grant liberation. The text venerates his form, from his third eye to his blue throat, and his role as the lord of the universe. It is a continuous stotram without clear demarcation between the attributed sources. The closing section offers repeated salutations to a lineage of gurus and deities. The final phrase is ambiguous and not a standard blessing. "Samarachchidam Purachchidam Bhavachchidam. Makachchidam Gajachchidandakachchidam Tamantakachchidambhaje." "Bhajeham Bhavānī Patiṁ Havāgamyam Kālātīta Kalyāda Kalpāntakāri."

Śrī Dīp Nārāyaṇa Bhagavān Gītā Invocation and Guru Gītā Dhyāna

Now the second part of Guru Gītā is sung. The meditation is pure, on the great Lord, giver of all bliss. It brings all comfort, bestows enjoyment and liberation. The Guru is the form of supreme Brahman, eternal, pure, beyond dualities. The Guru is like the sky, the witness of all thoughts, beyond the three gunas. Meditate on the divine form seated in the heart lotus on a lion throne. The Guru shines with moonlight, holds the seed of existence-knowledge-bliss. Dressed in white, adorned with pearls, with a gentle smile, full of compassion. Beside the Guru sits the Divine Mother, the power. The Guru is the knowledge-form, united with own nature, ever blissful. The Guru is the supreme yogi, the healer of the disease of worldly existence. The Guru's feet destroy the fire of samsara. In the crown lotus, the moon mandala is meditated upon. The Guru is the unbroken, the thousand-petaled, the swan-like. Always remember the divine Guru. Never neglect the Guru's instruction; serve the Guru's feet. Through the Guru's grace, one knows 'I am liberated.' "Dhyānaṁ śuddhaṁ mahādevaṁ sarvānanda pradāyakam." "Ekaṁ nityaṁ vimalam acalaṁ sarvadhīsākṣibhūtaṁ bhāvātītaṁ triguṇarahitaṁ sadguruṁ taṁ namāmi." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

Yogis are always alert

The topic is states of consciousness and Yoga Nidrā. Throughout the day, thoughts are sent from both brain hemispheres. In the waking state, one is not within oneself; one is at a far distance, thinking of other places. One is here but also there, not within. Driving a car demands complete alertness to every detail. Even practicing yoga or thinking about it is an external activity. When sleep comes, one enters another consciousness, but the body continues working. Dreams carry one to distant places, yet one is never fully asleep. In dreams, one returns instantly from the moon or sun, showing an inner alertness. This proves, “I am the alert.” Normal humans experience waking, sleeping, and dreaming. But yogīs, through Yoga Nidrā, are different. They are not sleeping when the body sleeps; they remain awake. When awake, they are fully aware, not scattered. A horse sleeps standing, very alert, lightly holding on one leg. Birds and many animals sleep similarly. Humans cannot naturally do this. However, yogīs attain this alertness through the sādhanā given by Mahāprabhujī. Yoga Nidrā involves the Vajra Nāḍī, from toes to the top of the head. It is a powerful practice for complete awareness. “We are here, but we are not here; we are there.” “When we are awake here, we are sleeping.” Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

What does Sanatana Dharma mean?

Sanātana Dharma is the eternal, natural law based on one's inherent nature, with its foundation in purity. It originates from the time of Śiva, who was first in this creation. The practice begins with purifying one's diet, which purifies the body and mind, allowing entry into the divine. This dharma is ancient and universal, with all contemporary religions stemming from its Vedic root. The process of realizing this eternal truth is yoga, which is the human task. Understanding karma and reincarnation is essential, as individuals are fully responsible for their destiny. Suffering settles past accounts and teaches. A realized guide is crucial for this awakening. Following one principle, like truthfulness, constitutes the tapasyā that leads to Sanātana Dharma. "Āhāra śuddhi leads to sattva śuddhi. If we take pure food, then our physical body will become clear like a diamond." "The process of realizing the ātmā in us is yoga. This is the task of each human being." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

Yog and Viyog

Yoga is not merely physical exercise; it originates from Śiva, who is formless yet manifests through the five elements. The human body is composed of these elements, yet within resides the Ātmā, the life force present in every cell. Humans often act without awareness, especially in consumption, unlike animals. This lack of control obstructs the spiritual path. The core of spiritual practice is the Vajranāḍī, the spinal channel. When this channel is strong, one is healthy and capable. A yogī must control this Vajranāḍī. True yoga involves āsana, prāṇāyāma, and meditation, but one must ultimately go beyond these practices. Control is essential in all actions. "The bhajan, yogī jana kī yog nidrā bhagāne bahād badyā." "Yoga, vyogaḥ. Yoga and vyoga. Vyoga is also not good in this." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

Mantras and Bhajans

The Transformative Power of Satsaṅg and Bhajan Life in the ashram changes—becomes divine, meaningful, done in the light of Guru Dev with detachment. The central practice is daily satsaṅg, gathering together. In satsaṅg, bhajans are sung. Bhajans glorify God, created by saints who realized the essence of being. Their experience flows through the medium of rāga. Diving deep into a bhajan reveals endless truth, layer after layer. Each finds a different meaning. Singing with devotion, with bhakti, reveals truth more deeply. Viśvagurujī emphasizes bhajan as foundation, a form of teaching. Truth is revealed through a gentle, pleasant medium, like an art. It can be practiced anywhere, any time, needing only the voice—or the mind if voiceless. It is like a mantra: repetition deepens understanding, increasing sweetness. Practicing bhajans means remaining in communion with God, communicating with masters, understanding their teachings, carrying them forward. Sitting together and singing bhajans is satsaṅg. “If you dive deep into a bhajan, you will discover layer after layer, for truth is endless; it has no bottom, no beginning, and no end.” “The more often you sing them with devotion, with bhakti, the more the truth reveals itself.” Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

Guru can take you across the ocean

The Guru is first and foremost in this world. The Guru stands at the pinnacle. Even avatars like Rama and Krishna were Gurus. They followed the Guru’s orders. Humans must make the Guru central. The Guru alone carries one across worldly existence. Without the Guru, nothing is possible. Only the Guru grants God-realization. Only the Guru bestows Moksha. Full devotion to the Guru brings constant happiness. All problems and sorrows vanish. The Guru’s blessings bring easy success. The Guru’s grace rests upon the disciple. The Guru channels divine grace. Through the Guru, one becomes one with God. Stay devoted to the Guru always. Full dedication to the Guru is required. "Guru Kṛpā Hi Kevalam, Śiṣya Khyānand Maṅgalam." "The Guru is that one person who can carry us from this shore of the ocean of worldly existence to the other shore." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

Divine consciousness and Yoga Nidra

Yogic awakening transcends ordinary states of consciousness. True awakening is not merely physical alertness but an inner vigilance present even in sleep. The waking state involves external awareness, while sleep engages the body's inner healing intelligence. Dreaming operates without the sense of a separate self. A realized yogi remains awake within all these states—sleeping, dreaming, and waking. This consciousness is beyond conventional perception. Modern science and yogic science are separate; yogis perceive humanity, but humanity cannot grasp the yogis' state. This awareness is the essence of yoga nidrā, a profound relaxation where inner awakening is fully present. "Awakening, yogic awakening, means you can sleep very deeply; it is no problem. But in that sleep, those who are yogic are also awakened inside." "Real awakening occurs even when we are sleeping. Each and every cell, all the inner doctors—the inner physician—is doing good work." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

Animals are like our brothers and sisters

The current era is marked by a loss of compassion and health due to consumption of animal products and drugs. In the past, meat was eaten rarely, but now it is a constant desire. This, along with alcohol and drugs, makes people inert. Many young people are now choosing veganism, recognizing animals as brothers who are tortured. Practicing yoga leads to this understanding of health and compassion. Modern diseases like cancer have increased drastically, primarily because of contaminated meat and dairy. This affects even the young. To ensure health for future generations, we must adopt a vegan lifestyle. Yoga teaches not only exercise but how to think and prepare pure food. We must save our children from these diseases by rejecting harmful foods. Support this ashram as a place for health and long life through yoga and veganism. "In the aeroplane, all were vegan." "This is all because of the meat and the animals they consume." Filming location: Krems, Austria

The Globe of the Self: Reflections on Ātmā, Jīva, and the One in All

The nature of the jīva within the globe and the essence of meditation. One in all and all in one—this truth pervades the Earth. The jīva, the soul, dwells in every creature. No being leaves this globe; we only cycle within. Meditation is living awareness, not just closed eyes. The mind must settle where it truly is. The ātmā is not singular; many aspects exist in one body. The Vedas hold secrets, but mere reading cannot reveal them. Doctors are next to God, yet they cannot perceive the ātmā. The navel is a powerful center; surgery there is dangerous. Healing occurs through one's own confidence and inner fire. Prāṇa flows when blessings ignite that inner energy. Prayer is the ātmā addressing itself. The prayer "Śrī Guru Ātmā Paramātmā" brings purity and oneness. Yoga nidrā is the yogī's sleep, conscious and deep. In that relaxation, all separateness merges. Thus, one remains forever within the globe, yet finds freedom inside. "One in all and all in one." "Next to God, the doctor." Filming location: Vienna, Austria

All disciples are equal for the Guru

Respect all beings and uphold Dharma by avoiding harm, especially to animals. The path requires purity in action, thought, and the handling of resources meant for others. Greed and selfishness lead to loss, as illustrated by the dog who, seeing a reflection, dropped its own bread to chase another. All actions have consequences; handling others' resources carries immense karmic responsibility. A story tells of a cook who consumed donated ghee meant for all and bore the full karma of a skin disease. Another story reveals that managing an ashram's funds can be a severe karmic burden, not a blessing. The inner witness always sees our actions, and what we do to others returns to us. True spirituality sees the one in all and all in one, making harm to any being impossible. "If you would have spread this ghee into the meal for everybody, then everybody would get a little pimple on the face. But now all that karma came to you." "I would like for that person in his next life to be the manager of the ashram... I was the ashram manager in my past life." Filming location: Split, Croatia

The relation between humans and God

The oneness of all life is realized through yogic practice. All humans are one, regardless of origin. The first humans emerged alongside divine consciousness. All beings are manifestations of the one God. Consider the ocean and a single drop; the drop is the ocean, yet fears merging. The five elements compose this body. Life is present within everything. The breath flows through the nostrils, connected to the legs and brain hemispheres. This natural control has been lost. Humans have descended, becoming like other creatures. God has given humanity this opportunity for parity. The yogic life is distinct. Do not judge beauty or status. At birth the hand grasps; at death it is open. Everything is yoga. In this age, consumption of chemicals and meat brings disease. The life force is real, inherited from parents. We must turn toward the cosmic Self. Practice involves breath and the subtle channels. Words and actions create positive or negative consequences. Upon death, all religions converge at one point. Prayers are essential. Suffering is inherent. Perform good deeds. The soul is affected by karma. Practice these techniques for health and realization. "All of you are God. We are all God." "At the time of birth, our fist was like this. When we die, what will we take? Nothing." Filming location: Split, Croatia

First is the Guru

The guru holds primacy over God, as shown through Abhimanyu's ordeal. A boy sought a guru for spiritual life. The guru tested him by sending him with cows without food. He drank milk, which was forbidden. He ate foam from calves, which was scolded. He took fresh leaves, which was rebuked. He ate only dry leaves. During rain, water escaped from the reservoir. The guru ordered it dammed. Other disciples refused out of tiredness. The boy offered and lay in the breach to stop the water. Later, he became blind from eating dead leaves. He fell into a dry well while following cows. The guru found him. The boy asked if the cows had come home. God appeared in the well. The boy bowed to the guru first, recognizing the guru as the path. "Abhimanyu, I am God." "Yes, Gurudev, but without your giving it, I will not eat." Filming location: Zagreb, Croatia

Yoga and health

The essence of a yogic life integrates body, breath, and mindful living. Care for the body through exercise and yoga; neglect brings illness and suffering. Movement is vital, but excess is harmful. Practice moderation. Breath work and meditation nourish the lungs and system. Diet is crucial; consuming meat introduces impurities and disease. Familial ailments can be addressed through lifelong prāṇāyāma. Simple yogic techniques, like using water on the face and nostrils, awaken the body's cells and promote health. The goal is a long, happy life. Householders who work and maintain stable families are great yogīs, providing essential support. Spiritual practice is for everyone, not just ascetics. True yoga brings health, peace, and understanding. "Movement is very important. Meditation, breath exercises—what we call playing with the breath—are vital." "Either do not have children, or if you do, the children should have one father and mother in oneness." Filming location: Zagreb, Croatia

We should feel that we are one

The journey is a return to oneness, like a bird that flies far but returns to its nest each evening. You travel, yet the essential self is not confined by location. The true self, the ātmā, is singular and vast, connecting all beings and even reaching the stars. We are here to meet in love and peace, recognizing our shared essence beyond temporary physical forms. A separate sense of self creates fear and suffering. Realize your true nature as the unified ātmā, which is the greatest power. Practice Aśvinī Mudrā to release fear and negativity, contracting and relaxing to generate inner energy and stability. This sādhanā integrates what is separated. "One in all and all in one." "Ātmā is the tiger; all become tigers."

We should have roots

Yoga is a progressive path requiring tailored techniques for growth, like a child advancing through life stages. We must evolve beyond mere physical exercise to teach yoga's full science, especially at universities where its depth is often unknown. Many traditions and teachers exist, each with their own disciples, just as every mother has her own child—all are valid and should be respected. True roots come from genuine lineage and practice, not from those who claim exclusivity. Modern life severs these roots, leading to disconnection, much like a leaf blown from its tree. Our goal is to merge with the divine, like a drop returning to the ocean, through sincere practice and loyalty to authentic teachings. "University, but I don't know what yoga is. So, we have to teach them at the university. Because only physical exercises are not enough." "Similarly, everyone has their mother, their father, their children, friends, etc. And that is what we call the best path." Filming location: Nova Gorica, Slovenia

We got the energy of our parampara

Satsaṅg is the true life, leading to the cosmic. The Guru Paramparā begins with Alakhpurījī from the time of Śiva. Dust settles daily on the body, requiring constant cleaning. Without meditation and satsaṅg, spiritual dust accumulates. The yugas proceed from Śat to Kali, where Kali is black and impure. Alakhpurījī lived in caves, witnessed in the Himalayas. The lineage continues through Devpurījī, Mahāprabhujī, to Swami Mādhavānandajī. Holy Gurujī composed a bhajan for the whole world. Practice yoga, prāṇāyāmas, and mantras to cleanse and rise. Aśvinī Mudrā involves gentle anal contraction, done five times. Oṃ pronunciation starts from the navel, rising through the spine. Bhrāmarī Prāṇāyāma with closed ears resolves brain problems. Control these techniques to avoid issues. Mistakes are dust; daily cleansing with God’s names purifies. Carry forward these teachings to bring Satya Yuga. The lineage from Alakhpurījī remains present. “Satsaṅg is the only life; next to it, nothing.” “Don’t worry.” Filming location: Ljubljana, Slovenia

Read more about the holy scriptures

Holistic health requires returning to natural living, disciplined practice, and inner awareness. Disease is rampant in this age due to chemically altered food, polluted water, and a lifestyle disconnected from traditional wisdom. Organic nutrition is essential; fasting two days weekly on water alone removes many ailments. Families must teach children to respect elders and stay rooted in home-based knowledge rather than constant outward distraction. Disciples should follow the guru’s guidance, yet many disregard it, just as children now control parents. True humanity fades when scripture study and spiritual seeking are neglected. Yogic practice offers direct remedies: Āśvinī Mudrā gradually heals hemorrhoids when done daily. Placing a drop of ghee or oil in the navel before sleep strengthens core health and prevents disease. The Brahmārī technique, sustained over time, eliminates headaches. During meditation, hold the mālā against the navel with gentle pressure while repeating the mantra, turning all attention inward. This focus aligns body and mind. “In one week, two days we should not eat. And good water, please try to get good water.” “We have to learn more about our inner self. Try to see, so meditate or think very nicely, very much, and read the holy scriptures.” Filming location: Slovenska Vas, Slovenia

Be vegetarian or vegan

The Earth sustains all life, and yoga is the path to harmony with it. Yoga in Daily Life is a global spiritual practice for health and peace, distinct from mere physical exercise. The world contains 85 million species across water, earth, and sky. Humans are but one form of life. The current age, Kali Yuga, is a time of suffering where humans disrupt nature, poisoning water, air, and food with chemicals, causing disease. This suffering is a consequence of harming other creatures. True yoga practitioners, maintaining pure practices, can remain resilient. The solution is a compassionate, vegan lifestyle and spiritual discipline. A key practice involves focusing on the navel, the seat of life, with specific breathing and sound vibrations to promote health and balance. "Yoga is for the yogīs, and yogīs are there for their energies and blessings for the whole world." "Humans and animals are different... We are not God, my dear. What we are eating, what we are doing, how we are—we know who is like that, and we are killing them." Filming location: Maribor, Slovenia

Selfless service

The spiritual path requires a heart as pure and receptive as a young child's. Discipline is necessary, yet the essence is surrender to the guru's grace, which nurtures the disciple like a mother feeds her infant. The mind creates conflict, imagining the guru's anger or judgment, but the true heart holds only benevolent light. Early ashram life is a struggle with one's own undisciplined nature, a confrontation with the inner enemy. That foundational austerity yields a lasting spiritual resource. The guru's method balances sweetness with corrective strictness, yet the deepest transmission is beyond feeling. Meditation means turning inward to find that tiny, indestructible light within the heart, not seeking external validation. The lineage continues through those who merge their being entirely with the guru's consciousness. "Be like a little child, and we do for the child, but not in the heart of the child, outside something, and so slowly, slowly, then." "In my one hand is sweet... On the other hand, there is a stick. So what do we want?" Filming locations: Vienna, Austria.

The Essence of Satsaṅg and Gurukṛpā

Grace flows solely from Śiva through the Guru's lineage, blessing every cell and being. All creatures inherently seek this grace. Humans, possessing the ātmā, also carry deep negativity. The Satguru, the inner truth, counters this. Satsaṅg is gathering in truth, a cleansing communion with all beings. It fosters unity and love, washing away the dirt of daily life. This practice aligns us with the divine lineage and purpose. "Sat means truth. Asat is not that." "Satsaṅg means together. With us, good people." Filming location: Vienna, Austria

Yoga is beyond everything

Yoga originates from Śiva and is beyond mere exercise. Śiva manifested the postures by observing all creation, including animals and elements. He provided 84 key postures for health and happiness. The entire cosmos, including the sun and moon, is an expression of Śiva's energy. Śiva is not a physical form but the universal principle, with thousands of names venerating this truth. The ages cycle, and we are in Kali Yuga. Human life is a precious opportunity to cultivate peace and harmony through right living. A story illustrates devotion: Viṣṇu sought blessings by offering a thousand flowers to Śiva in prolonged worship. True yoga is the union with the divine principle within. Practice meditation, maintain good health, and extend goodwill to all beings. Live with spiritual discipline, for life is fleeting. Do not reduce yoga to simple exercise; it is the path to realizing Brahmā, Viṣṇu, and Śiva within. "Yoga comes from Śiva. Śiva brought sitting in the postures, and he was feeling very great." "Śiva is not only a physical body. We can’t see, and we can see, and we are different." Filming location: Martin, Slovakia