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The Rāmāyaṇa is a limitless ocean of divine joy and wisdom. Listening to it grants devotion and liberation. Its glory is endless, like God Himself. The story of Rāma is told in countless ways across time, yet its essence remains. Those with pure hearts hear it not with surprise but with natural recognition, for the soul belongs to God. Worldly attachments sever our connection, but hearing God's name recharges the spirit. Different devotees receive knowledge according to their capacity. Always listen with reverence, without doubt. Protect the sacred, like rivers, for they carry divine energy. Make your heart a temple by keeping God's name within it. "Rām anant, anant guṇa, amit kathā bistār." "Sunyāchārajun Manī Hai Jinke Vimal Vichār." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic DVD 147a

Karmic Borders

The glory of satsaṅg is the path to liberation. Love has no borders; borders are created from ignorance. The aim of human life is to cross the borders of karma, death, and birth to reach self-realization. Satsaṅg itself is Satya Yuga, a realm of truth. Heaven and hell exist here. The human life is rare and precious. Knowledge dispels ignorance, desires, and suffering, defining a saint. The soul is individual and bound, while the Ātmā is universal and free. Study your inner chapters through svādhyāya. Devas in heaven enjoy the fruits of good karma but must return to earth; they pray for a human birth to achieve mokṣa through a Guru. Satsaṅg with a realized guide is the rare opportunity for this. All is created by sound; through mantra and Guru's grace, the self merges into higher consciousness. Settle all karmic debts to avoid rebirth. The goal is not heaven but Brahmaloka through Ātmā Jñāna. Human life is the means to realize the divine within and liberate others. "Where there is love, there is no distance." "Only fortunate ones can come to the satsaṅg." Filming location: Umag, Croatia DVD 587

Vishuddhi chakra and dreams

The human being is composed of five sheaths, from the physical to the blissful, through which the soul journeys toward its origin. The physical body is the food sheath, sustained by grain which is sacred and divine. The soul traverses the universe, and ancestral souls may linger, awaiting liberation through ceremonies or the spiritual attainment of their descendants. The vital energy sheath animates the body, and the mental sheath must be purified into clarity. The sheath of intellect distinguishes human knowledge, and the innermost sheath is bliss, though ordinary happiness is fleeting. Time within this human body is a precious, non-renewable diamond. The soul's progress is hindered by three obstacles: impurity of body and mind, disturbances that scatter concentration, and the curtain of ignorance. The Vishuddhi Chakra acts as a filter for these karmic burdens and fears. Practices like mantra repetition, Pranayama, and wearing a Rudraksha bead can purify this center and aid in self-healing. The ultimate value lies not in the flesh but within, where the fountain of joy and immortal Self resides. "Within you is the fountain of joy, within you is the ocean of bliss, and within you is the immortal Self." "Non-violence is the highest principle." Filming location: Hamburg, Germany DVD 584

Patanjali’s Yogasutras Become Nirmohi

The sole aim of spiritual practice is the upliftment of consciousness into samādhi, a state of non-dual oneness. Obstacles block this path, the most difficult being moha, or attachment. Attachment is a dependence that creates suffering, anger, and ego, mistaking temporary possessions for a permanent self. Discipline is essential for success. A story illustrates true freedom from attachment. A yogi tests a king, queen, and princess by falsely reporting their son's death. Each responds not with grief, but with serene acceptance of life's impermanent nature, proving their state of nirmoha, or non-attachment. This detachment is necessary to realize the true self, the Ātmā, which is like a cloth dyed in the divine color of consciousness. Our human body, made of five elements, is temporary. Do not dirty the soul with negative karma and attachment. Awaken to reality. "Where there is moha, there will be disappointment. Where there is moha, there will be pain." "This body is made of five elements. 'Na Das Mās Bunān Ko Lagā'—it took nine to ten months to make this body." Filming location: Pašman, CRO DVD 576

How to Practise Pranayama

Yoga is the union of individual consciousness with cosmic consciousness, the ultimate aim of human life. Various paths like Karma, Bhakti, and Rāja Yoga all lead to this same destination. To progress, one requires an experienced teacher, a knower of Brahman who can explain and inspire. The inner instrument, the antaḥkaraṇa, has four aspects: mind, intellect, consciousness, and ego. Three primary obstacles block progress: impurities, disturbances, and veils. The mind, like a river, cannot be controlled but must be gently directed through meditation and the guidance of the teacher. Prāṇa is the vital life force, indefinable, which divides into five primary and five secondary energies for bodily functions. Prāṇāyāma is the regulation of breath through inhalation, exhalation, and retention. This practice is potent and must be learned correctly from a master or a perfect guide to avoid harm and balance the body's energies. It requires disciplined, long-term practice for its benefits, which include calming the mind and balancing the hemispheres of the brain. Theoretical knowledge is insignificant compared to direct practice. The physical posture for practice must be straight and supported for correct breathing and meditation. "Yoga is that power in the entire universe to balance space and consciousness, visible and invisible elements, to create harmony and oneness." "Tons of theory is nothing compared to one gram of practice." Filming location: Jaipur, Rajasthan, India DVD 549

Mahaprabhuji is the ocean of light

Yoga originates from the divine. Śiva, the self-manifested source, initiated creation. He brought forth Viṣṇu and Brahmā, bestowing yoga vidyā upon this world. The sacred Sanskrit language arises from universal resonance. India is the holy land of countless incarnations, a spiritual tree bearing infinite fruit. Modern India now pursues materialism, neglecting its ancient wisdom. Yoga, though universal, is often reduced to mere exercise or therapy, losing its sacred essence. Yet, every teacher promoting health and peace performs good work. True yoga integrates the spiritual, physical, and mental. Discipline and adherence to the Guru's word are essential. The power of divine names and remembrance can bring healing and liberation. A master's strictness, like the ocean's calm depths beneath turbulent waves, is necessary for guidance. "Yoga in daily life, it is unique. It has many, many techniques. So it is spiritual, physical, mental, social, and so on." "Alone, while practicing Khatu Pranām, you think of Khatu or Mahāprabhujī, half the disease will disappear by itself." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic DVD 544

For what we are living

The path of living for others is the highest spiritual mission. Every being has a purpose. Living only for oneself draws from a limited source, like a finite water tank. Living for all connects to an infinite well, whose source is the Divine. Connect your mind and soul to a higher symbol or Gurudev; this devotion reflects light, wisdom, and love back to you. To live selflessly is to endure criticism and hardship, much like a football is kicked by all players. Peacemakers suffer constantly, yet their hearts remain connected to the world's problems. You are born as a messenger to bring love and light to all, without discrimination. Cultivate equal vision. Do not be lazy or live merely on social support; work to sustain yourself and others. Happiness is a choice of mind, not weather. Strengthen your Maṇipūra chakra to find inner resilience and peace. Endure all conditions like a steadfast tree. Welcome all experiences, for what goes lessens the crowd, and what comes brings love. The ultimate test is to open your heart and home to all, even when it seems there is no space. "Therefore, the source of our strength, the spirit, is God." "To live for others is selfless. It is not easy." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic DVD 543

The Day I Met My Guruji

The blessed moment of meeting the Gurudeva begins a transformative journey. A personal search, marked by inner discontent, finds its answer in a single vision. That first profound sight ignites an unwavering desire to follow, despite seeming impossibility. The connection deepens through destiny, leading to an invitation and a determined journey to be near him. The Gurudeva's own suggestion fulfills the deepest wish to stay. This encounter is the pivotal point where spiritual practice truly begins. Serving the Gurudeva involves strict discipline and tests, yet his love is greater than any other. The initial impression must be nurtured daily so devotion increases, not fades. This path requires consistent inner practice and honoring one's spiritual promise. The kingdom to rule is within oneself, balancing the material and spiritual through personal intuition and work. "Param Guru Swāmījī, māru janam sudhāryo, āj dūbatī yāgamē." "Nīṭha Nīṭha Prem Mera Adhika Baḍijo." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic DVD 541

Asanas with Swamiji

A guided practice for harmonizing body and mind through breath, movement, and awareness. Slowly raise your hands, feeling energy flow. Observe sensations in the body and pray for it. Balance on your toes to strengthen concentration and leg muscles. Analyze the body, sending cosmic light into it with intention. Move hands as if passing through layers. Perform postures like Trikoṇāsana to stretch side muscles, benefiting kidneys and hips. Practice breath control with equal length inhales and exhales. Lie down and relax completely, mentally recalling each posture to feel their influence. Consciously relax every muscle and observe the breath. Perform cycling motions while lying down to strengthen back and stomach muscles and reduce fat. Do not overexert if there are heart or post-operative concerns. Practice consistently; progress is significant. Remember the exercises to relax the whole body. Yoga in daily life brings harmony through diligent effort. "Send your cosmic light into my body as light, as life." "Yoga in daily life. Harmony for body, mind, and soul." Filming location: Poprad, Sk DVD 538

Yoga and harmony

Yoga is the principle that unites and balances cosmic space and consciousness. This ancient knowledge originates from the Vedas, which describe the universe. From the one cosmic consciousness arose a divine will, manifesting as a primordial resonance. This resonance created the elements and all life. There are 8.4 million types of creatures, with the human being one. Each entity is an individual soul originating from that one resonance. Our destiny is shaped by our deeds, or karma. We control our actions but not their results. The aim is to return to our origin, the cosmic consciousness. Humans possess intellect, which can awaken dormant talents. Our experience is filtered through consciousness, subconsciousness, and unconsciousness. The mind transfers information from the senses to the subconscious, where impressions become desires. Harmony is achieved by limiting sensory needs and purifying the subconscious through discipline. The body requires good nourishment and movement. Yoga harmonizes body, mind, and soul through psychosomatic practice. It is designed for human well-being, transcending culture. "Action is in your hands, but the result of your action is not in your hands." "Health is not everything, but everything is nothing without health." Filming location: Humenne, Slovakia DVD 535

Utilize the time

Yoga is the balancing, harmonizing, and unifying principle between space and consciousness. The universe began from empty space, filled with cosmic consciousness. The aim of life is self-realization, knowing the universal self, which brings liberation. Humans possess intellect among 8.4 million life forms. Actions create karma, the cycle of cause and effect. The individual soul journeys through destiny shaped by past deeds. Utilize human life to inquire, "Who am I?" You are not the body, mind, or possessions, but the divine self within. Practice leads to health and realization. Maintain a healthy body through exercise and a sattvic diet for a balanced mind. Practice yoga daily, preferably in the morning. Begin with relaxation and gentle postures. Sound and mantra purify energy and foster happiness. Discipline the mind; it can be your greatest friend or enemy. Dedicate time daily for this practice to achieve harmony. "Yoga is a balancing principle. Where there is balance, there is harmony. So yoga is a harmonizing principle. And where there is harmony, there is unity." "Utilize the time being a human. Come to know thyself. Who are you? I am not this body; it’s my body." Filming location: Košice, Slovakia DVD 533

Action and duty

The conflict between duty and action is resolved by discerning dharma from adharma. Dharma is righteous duty; karma is the action taken. Refuse any duty that is adharmic, even at personal cost, for that refusal is good karma. Fear arises from over-specialization; develop multi-talents through karma yoga, working in disliked but ethical areas. Analyze every task for its alignment with dharma. Protecting dharma ensures dharma protects you. Understand the form of your deeds to foresee their fruits; this discernment allows you to postpone wrong actions. Perform good karma without attachment to results. This world is for working on oneself. Purify the inner instruments: mind, intellect, consciousness, and ego. Then confront the three sufferings: from other beings, divine forces, and astral influences. Cultivate universal love and mercy, being like a lake or tree that serves all. Overcome these obstacles through meditation, mantra, and karma yoga. "Arjuna, this is not merely a fight for a kingdom or between relatives. From the beginning of creation, it has been a fight between Devī Śakti and Asura Śaktis." "Go ahead, do your duties; God will give the fruits of your works. This is the clear and beautiful teaching of the Bhagavad Gītā." Filming location: Vienna, Austria DVD 528

Truth wins

Karma is the fundamental law governing all action and consequence. Respect this cosmic law to live safely and truthfully. The purpose of human life is liberation from the cycle of birth and death, which is obstructed by attachment and selfish desire. Karma originates not only from physical deeds but from the causal body—the storehouse of latent impulses like anger, jealousy, and habit. These hidden impressions, or vāsanās, are the root cause of all suffering and restlessness. They pull consciousness into worldly attachments, much like a powerful aroma or quicksand. Liberation is found by directing one's deepest intention, or sūrat, toward the supreme truth of Brahmaloka, a realm beyond all disease and desire. This requires overcoming the twin obstacles of worry (cintā) and burning thirst (tṛṣṇā), which fuel attachment and ignorance. The only escape is through surrender, seeking shelter in the divine, and the purifying fire of spiritual practice, which burns the seeds of past karma. One is never permanently free from karma while living; constant humility and vigilance are essential. The company of truth, or satsaṅg, is the boat to cross this ocean. "The cause of all problems, the cause of all desires, suffering, sorrow, the cause of all restlessness is only one, and that is the vāsanās." "Therefore, surrender to one, that’s all. One in all and all in one." Filming location: Vienna, Austria DVD 526

Mantra is the soul of meditation

Inner meditation requires a mantra for safety and true realization. Without a mantra, meditation is like a body without a soul; it may reach depth but lacks fruitful knowledge. A mantra acts as a protective thread, connecting you to your physical body as consciousness expands, ensuring a safe return from higher states. The ego must be subdued for progress, exemplified by the practice of bhikṣā, or begging for alms. This tradition, followed by Buddha and saints, destroys liking and disliking. True bhikṣā has no fixed target or personal demand, as seeking specific favors breeds selfishness. Purifying the body's impurities is difficult, but meditation allows one to transcend them. The mind's pollution is more dangerous than the body's. "A meditation without a mantra is like a body without a soul." "Liking and disliking—this is our biggest problem." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic DVD 525

Anandoham meditation

Meditation reveals your inner powers and leads to self-realization. It builds strength and immunity. The process begins with withdrawing the senses from external objects, known as pratyāhāra. Without this control, you are a victim of stress. Next is concentration, dhāraṇā, which requires discipline. These merge into meditation, dhyāna. Practice is essential; a gram of practice surpasses tons of theory. The aim is to realize God, which requires love. Worldly love is transient and brings pain. True, divine love allows you to endure all conditions. Meditation creates a protective barrier. It makes you secure from negative energies and leads to bliss. You are not the body, mind, or intellect. You are the eternal, immortal Self. Regular practice purifies your consciousness and harmonizes your entire system. "Meditation is the way to the Self." "You are Ātmā. But you have no experience of the Ātmā because you do not practice." Filming location: Kranj, Slovenia DVD 523

Meditation is the years-long path to the self

The Living Tradition is the transmission of spiritual knowledge from master to disciple, essential for preserving culture and human qualities. We gather in satsang, a great fortune for the soul. Many paths lead to the inner Self, so tolerance for all spiritual traditions is the greatest wisdom. The most dangerous pollution is that of the human mind through greed and hatred. This knowledge is a Life Lineage passed through generations. Its rupture explains why youth lack life goals, turning to harmful escapes. Parents must pass ancestral culture to children. A dry intellect without heart loses spirituality and human quality. Culture migrates with people; we must preserve our own and accept others, all connected by the thread of spirituality. Meditation is the way to return to oneself. Discipline is the foundation of yoga and self-realization. Patañjali's eightfold path begins with Yama and Niyama, ethical disciplines. Āsana and Prāṇāyāma maintain the body's health and life energy. Dhāraṇā is concentration, like a stork standing motionless. Dhyāna is meditation, being one with oneself, requiring a mantra and years of practice without expectation. Samādhi is the highest consciousness and liberation. One needs a living master for guidance. Meditation preserves human qualities. Children are the future; they need knowledge and love, not just toys. "Mother Earth has enough for everyone’s need, but not for their greed." "Meditation without a Mantra is a body without a soul." Filming location: Salzburg, Austria DVD 517

Gurudev is the voice from satya yuga

The soul journeys eternally through cycles of birth and death, seeking liberation. Life in this age is a struggle despite material comfort, for happiness eludes us. Ancient sages discovered the science of life and the universe's origin from divine sound. They found the same cosmic struggle between spiritual and negative forces within the human body. The eternal law dictates that all creation faces destruction. Only in human life can one find a guide and satsang, the good companionship essential for progress. Selfishness is the root of suffering. Self-realization is the goal: realizing the individual soul is the universal Self, freeing one from the prison of karma. Without this, one merely awaits death. "Yathā brahmāṇḍe tathā piṇḍe—what is in the universe is in this body." "Ātmā sohi Paramātmā. This Ātmā is the divine Self, the universal God." Filming location: Ljubljana, Slovenia DVD 521

In the home of the soul

Every being needs its own space, and that space in turn shapes us. An ashram is built as a place of active attraction for peace and contemplation, enabling renewal of health and self-recognition. This is made possible by yoga, the science of conscious movement and peace, requiring only the body, breath, and consciousness. The Guru is the bridge between the imperishable and the perishable, a being who lives for all. Sustainable projects, like a rainwater lake, bring life to the desert, symbolizing the blessing for the thirsty soul. The relationship between Guru and disciple is the most exalted, expressed through worship. True being is what a Guru is, an embodiment of supreme reality. Pilgrimage and service are expressions of this path. Protecting all religions and cultures is essential, while recognizing the unique role of India's spiritual tradition. Service to children, animals, and community is the practical manifestation of these teachings. The source of strength for all action is found in the practice of yoga and meditation. "Yoga is the science and art of conscious movement. It is the science and art of conscious peace." "The relationship between the Guru and the disciple is the most exalted, purest, and most meaningful on this planet." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India DVD 171

In the service of life

Behind the manifested world lies the divine existence, the only source of true fulfillment. Humanity's quest leads to a spiritual garden where life is served in all forms. A refuge protects all beings. Education is provided to dispel ignorance, granting knowledge and unity. The human quality must be valued beyond materialism. Self-discipline is the key to success. The Guru serves those seeking truth and liberation. On Guru Pūrṇimā, devotees gather in homage, their journey an expression of love. Students undertake the brahmacharya initiation, directing energy toward learning. The Guru's presence transforms the limited into the unlimited. A constructed lake harvests rain, turning desert into life. Pilgrimage follows the spiritual lineage, visiting sites saturated with the presence of great souls. The glory of the Guru is the divine self, a world where division is healed. Service to life flows from knowing the divine essence. "In very short, self-discipline is the key to success." "Guru Dev transforms bad into good, impure into pure, sick into healthy, the ugly into beautiful, the animal into human, and the human into divine." Filming location: Rajasthan, India DVD 223

Indian Journey

Everything has a foundation; the spiritual foundation is Paramparā, the lineage of realized masters. This continuity provides stability for spiritual development. A master within this living lineage guides seekers to realization through presence, word, and blessing. The journey follows this lineage across sacred sites. An ashram in Rajasthan is becoming a universal symbol of unity, centered around a large stone Oṃ. It honors the lineage, houses a samādhi, and serves as a beacon. Other ashrams mark where masters lived and meditated, their presence still felt. These places are for pilgrimage, prayer, and acquiring knowledge to dispel ignorance. Education and healthcare are provided, recognizing the body as the soul's home. The ultimate truth revealed by this lineage is the one divine consciousness within all. "O frog, give up the attachment to this little pond, go and live in the endless ocean." "If there is no light of knowledge in your intellect, in your mind, in your consciousness, then you are in darkness." Filming location: Jaipur, Rajasthan, India DVD 483

Guru Mahima

The supreme value is found in satsang and the Guru's grace. True peace and happiness are attained only through satsang and the company of saints, not through worldly pleasures. The grace of the Guru is the supreme auspiciousness, bestowing bliss and removing ignorance. Knowledge, which ends all sorrow, comes from the Guru and satsang. Without this knowledge and grace, one remains merely human in form but animal-like within. Austerity alone cannot grant the steadiness that a single moment of true satsang provides. Therefore, one must constantly engage in satsang, remember the Guru, and seek divine knowledge to transform life from animality to divinity. "Saints do not receive grace without the grace of the Lord." "Only the grace of the Guru is the supreme auspiciousness." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India DVD 258

In the light of yog

Life is a play between the light of consciousness and the darkness of unconsciousness. Human awareness exists in the shadow of this division, which is painful and creates the fear of mortality. The meaning of life is found only in Yoga, the return to eternal wholeness. The Kumbha Melā is a gathering dedicated to this immortality. The Gaṅgā river symbolizes a bridge from the transitory to the permanent. Yogīs are living proof of self-realization, guiding others as beacons. Saints are honored first to bless the waters, purifying them from mortality. All yoga methods aim to remove obstacles like weakness and ignorance from all layers of our being. Achieving balance allows a deeper experience of the Guru Mantra, the voice of oneness. The festival is a rare opportunity to practice under and meet great souls. True devotion manifests as purity and stability in one's master, forming a holy trinity with spiritual practice and service. This devotion inevitably pours out the Guru's grace. "Division is painful because it separates us from wholeness and leads us into the transitory." "All methods of yoga lead to one goal: the removal of obstacles on the path of realizing our own being." Filming location: Haridwar, India DVD 577

Around the World - The Guru's Light: On Pāṭotsava, Āhāra Śuddhi, and the Essence of Gurukul

The opening of Om Āśrama celebrates the guru, knowledge, and spiritual culture. This second anniversary marks the Pāṭotsava, an opening ceremony for this place considered a wonder. The core teaching is that purity of diet leads to purity of mind and body, which enhances memory and understanding. When one is pure, the divine principle manifests within. The ultimate knowledge is Brahmavidyā, found only in this land. True education must be coupled with cultural values and reverence, not merely academic degrees that can lead to destruction. The guru is the highest principle; from the guru comes the light that removes ignorance. Where a saint resides, there is eternal spring and bliss. "Āhāra śuddhi leads to sattva śuddhi. Sattva śuddhi means that this body, the physical body, will be as the food we consume." "There is nothing higher in this world than the guru; there is no one above the guru." Filming location: Rajasthan, India

Around the World - A Journey of Remembrance and Reverence

I recently traveled to pay respects at the samādhi of a revered female ascetic. She was the first female Mahāmaṇḍaleśvara in our tradition, renowned for memorizing sacred texts from a very young age and receiving a title for it. She had a large spiritual family of disciples managing various ashrams. We shared a good connection from past meetings at gatherings and when she visited our Guru. Upon learning of her passing, I journeyed through the night to attend the funeral procession in Ahmedabad, which culminated in her burial at a chosen site outside the city alongside other senior ascetics. It was a full 24-hour journey of remembrance. "She was the first female Mahāmaṇḍaleśvara in our Akhāṛā." "Her wish was to have her samādhi in Hargośālā." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

A Gathering on Spiritual Unity

The unity of spiritual paths is our essential theme. Our world is filled with antagonism despite many claims to truth, making the search for common ground vital. We gather to explore personal journeys from diverse traditions, moving from initial focus on differences to discovering deeper similarities. Each path offers a unique doorway yet leads toward the same fundamental truths of connection and inner peace. The process involves moving beyond doctrine to shared human experience. By listening to each personal story, we see the convergence of all sincere seeking. This gathering itself is an expression of that unity. "When we first want to find a suitable path, we look at differences. Once on the path for a time, we perhaps start looking at similarities." "Silence is to the spirit what sleep is to the body—it is true rest and nourishment. Arriving in that silent place, a deep unity is achieved." Filming location: Wellington, New Zealand

A Gathering of Hearts: Reflections on Grace, Healing, and the Guru's Presence

Satsaṅga on Divine Presence, Guru Tattva, and Surrender. Satsaṅga means the company of truth. When hearts of the same frequency gather, the atmosphere becomes divine. Real joy is not in external objects; it is within. The guru tattva is the one essence shared by all true masters. They are trikāla darśī, seers of past, present, and future. The mind seeks logic, but the guru’s guidance transcends it. Svadharma is your own duty; offer all actions without expectation. Surrender means giving your happiness, sadness, and problems to the guru. This is not blind faith; do your karma and let the results come. The greatest gift is the mālā, charged with the guru’s tapasyā. Each bead reconnects you to the divine. Have faith: you are not the doer. The guru is unconditional love, a paramahaṁsa. Oneness means all in one and one in all—everything manifests from the same source. Be loyal to your path while seeing unity everywhere. In surrender, peace arises. The bond with the guru is eternal, beyond all temporary relations. "Paramahaṁsa is love itself." "We are sitting in his heart, and he is sitting in our hearts." Filming location: Wellington, New Zealand

The Essence of Satsaṅg and the Inner Path

This is a spiritual discourse on the essence of satsaṅg and the path to inner peace, delivered by a speaker from a guru lineage. The speaker explores the nature of true happiness, the importance of discernment (vivekā), and the integration of spiritual principles like the Yamas and Niyamas into daily life. Key themes include the choice between satsaṅg (gathering in truth) and kusaṅg, the role of a guru as a guide, and the practice of contentment and self-inquiry to overcome inner enemies like anger and jealousy. The talk emphasizes personal responsibility, the impermanent nature of problems, and the ultimate goal of liberation (mokṣa) through practices like mantra and meditation. Filming location: Raumati Beach, New Zealand

Moments of Grace: Personal Encounters with the Guru

The relationship with the Guru transcends physical presence, sustained by inner connection and grace. External distractions during practice are insignificant; one must continue. The Guru's guidance is profoundly practical, directing actions and orchestrating events with foresight. Physical proximity is a blessing, but the inner bond is unbreakable. The Guru perceives all minds and prays for universal peace. Experiences confirm this guidance: prasāda transforms one's state, thoughts are known, and needs are met through synchronicity. When one surrenders personal control, a divine order emerges, arranging people and events perfectly. The focus must remain on dharma and one's practice, without entanglement in worry or gossip. The Guru's grace provides constant protection and inner answers. The lineage is a protective umbrella for all who follow the path. "Swāmījī reads the whole universe’s mind: all the creatures, all the planets... and he prays for three things: peace, peace, and peace." "If you realize you’ve got no chance of controlling this yourself, the web is being woven by Swāmījī, and people are where they need to be." Filming location: Wellington, New Zealand

The Eternal Bond of Guru and Disciple

This is a spiritual discourse on the eternal Guru-disciple bond and the path of surrender. "The bond of a Guru and disciple is one bond which is permanent, which cannot be broken," and "When Gurudev’s blessings and teachings are there, then the disciple is in ultimate bliss." A swami from the Siddhā Pīṭha paramparā addresses a gathering, explaining the rarity of a true Guru in Kali Yuga and tracing his spiritual lineage from the Himalayas. He emphasizes surrender, faith, and the Guru's grace, illustrating his points with teachings on the four yogas and personal anecdotes, including how a Guru's instruction can alter destiny. The talk underscores that the Guru is a guiding light who protects and elevates the disciple on the spiritual journey. Filming location: Wellington, New Zealand

The Precious Human Birth and the Path to Inner Peace

The human birth is a precious opportunity not to be wasted in negativity, but used for spiritual progress toward liberation. We live in Kali Yuga, a challenging but fortunate time. The soul is permanent like the blue sky, while all experiences and the body are temporary passing clouds. Humans are drawn to negative gatherings, but must choose the positive company of truth. The goals of life are dharma, artha, and kāma; when integrated through righteous living, they lead to mokṣa. Liberation is not instant. The Guru dispels darkness. Use the tools given: mantra, mālā, and satsaṅg cultivate focus and awareness. Live in the present, performing each duty with concentration. Four blessings exist: the human birth, scriptural knowledge, the Guru's grace, and one's own grace to choose the path. All problems are creations of the mind and shall pass. Inner peace comes from realizing the true Self as the observer, not the doer, and uniting with the Divine. "Jīva Jīva Bhakṣate... which means jīvas eat jīvas." "This human life is very precious. We should not waste it." Filming location: Wellington, New Zealand

A Prayer for the Yajña

Evening satsang from Wellington Ashram, New Zealand.

Divine Power

Two fundamental forces exist: the positive divine force and the negative destructive force. Both originate from the one God. Consciousness faces two paths: ascent toward realization or descent into destruction. The company one keeps determines the direction. Like water in a vessel, consciousness assumes the quality of its environment. The universe is densely populated with astral beings from both forces. Negative or positive forces can cross one's path unexpectedly, creating difficulties known as the three tapas. Freedom from these afflictions comes only through meditation, prayer, and mantra. In the astral realms, where personal power ends, the grace and guidance of the Master are essential. The divine force is also honored as the cosmic Mother, the source of all power, intellect, and action within. "Pure water, if we put it in a dirty pot or vessel, becomes dirty; in a pure one, it remains pure." "Consciousness can only work, only operate, only with force." Filming location: Vienna, Austria DVD 151a

Light of wisdom and love

The journey is from the darkness of ignorance to the light of wisdom, from ego to humbleness, from jealousy to understanding, and from hate to love. This light is wisdom, love, forgiveness, and understanding; its absence is a miserable darkness. The causes of suffering are tamo guṇa and rajo guṇa, where they prevail, the body suffers. Where light, love, and understanding prevail, there is happiness and the entire being blossoms. People are either sajan, good and positive, or durjan, negative and destructive, dwelling in darkness. Humans can walk toward the light or pray for guidance. Festivals worldwide, though culturally varied, awaken love and the memory to forgive. All people are children of one God, citizens of one world. True friendship means wishing good and keeping promises, not abandoning one's path. Do not create conflict by insisting on "my religion, my culture"; cooperation ends suffering. Think positively so your entire being blossoms, otherwise you are like a spoon in honey that cannot taste it. The main thing is to be happy and together. "Lead us from darkness to light." "Where tamo guṇa and rajo guṇa prevail, there is the suffering of our entire body. But where there is love, understanding, and light, there is jyoti. There is happiness." Filming location: Vienna, Austria DVD 503

Dharma of the human

Human dharma is to protect, for dharma protects those who protect it. Dharma is not religion; it is duty and the inherent nature of elements. The dharma of fire is heat; the dharma of eyes is sight. Human dharma is to be a protector of environment, rivers, forests, and mountains. Nature, in turn, protects us. Blocking rivers with dams disrupts the natural flow, akin to blocking arteries in a body, causing harm downstream. Greed drives destruction through deforestation and chemical agriculture, which degrades soil and eliminates wildlife. Humans possess six eyes: two physical eyes to observe the world, two intellectual eyes for judgment and positive action, and two eyes in the heart. The heart's eyes awaken through spiritual practice, opening the Anāhata Chakra where Bhakti Devī resides, transforming energy into universal love and devotion. This devotion, not material attachment, sees God's beauty everywhere. Practice your mantra to awaken this inner resonance of sound, light, and energy. Do not claim spiritual greatness; true devotion is humble and acts without speaking. Fulfill your relational duties as a protector. Like a tree or rain that exists for all, awaken your heart for the sake of all beings. "If you protect the dharma, dharma will protect you." "Awake Bhakti Devī in the heart. Listen to the vibration." Filming location: Hungary DVD 501

Paths of destiny

Yoga is the principle that balances, harmonizes, and unites space and consciousness. Its author is Lord Śiva, who first manifested through the cosmic sound Oṁ and bestowed the science of Yoga Vidyā. This living tradition is transmitted from master to disciple; theory without practice is insufficient. The human body is a microcosm connected to cosmic energy through channels called nāḍīs. The primary channels are Iḍā, Piṅgalā, and Suṣumnā, governing energy, light, and resonance. The body's form reflects universal principles, with divisions like brāhmaṇa, kṣatriya, vaiśya, and śūdra corresponding to the head, arms, trunk, and legs, illustrating inherent unity without untouchability. The heart center, the anāhata chakra, represents love without borders. It houses divine qualities like happiness and compassion, while lower centers contain limited, material desires. Awakening energy from the mūlādhāra chakra brings forth one's destiny and karma. This energy must be purified through centers like maṇipūra to reach the heart in a state of universal love. The ultimate aim is the merger of energy, resonance, and light into cosmic consciousness. This is achieved through practices like Kuṇḍalinī Yoga and specific kriyās, which involve bandhas to direct energy through the suṣumnā channel. Real yoga is a 24-hour practice of positive living, ahiṃsā, and love for all creatures, leading to self-realization. "Yoga is not only physical and breath exercises; it is that principle which balances, harmonizes, and unites space and consciousness." "Love is without boundaries—universal love, not individual love. The seat of the Ātmā is in the Anāhata cakra." DVD 500

The power of the word

Sound, light, and energy are the foundational principles for spiritual development and liberation. These three reside in the navel chakra, the maṇipūra. This chakra is vital for existence, balance, and vitality. Prāṇa and apāna meet there, providing the sole entry point into the suṣumnā nāḍī, the central channel of consciousness. Entering it requires purifying the chakras through techniques like nāda yoga, which automatically becomes kriyā yoga, awakening kuṇḍalinī energy. The ultimate aim is for the individual soul to realize its identity as the supreme Śiva consciousness at the sahasrāra chakra. This path demands constant self-guarding and purification from negative emotions like anger and jealousy, which attack the lower chakras. Mastering bandhas, especially mūlabandha, is crucial. It releases tension and guides energy upward, resulting in joy and liberation. Communication through sound and resonance connects us to divine knowledge. Those who understand this inner language are the true relatives. "Without nāda, without sound, there is no way." "Śiva means the cosmic consciousness that is Brahman, that is the supreme." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic DVD 499

The beauty of nada yoga

The human body is a system of sound, light, and energy centered in the navel, the Maṇipūra Chakra. This triad constitutes cosmic resonance, consciousness, and power. Ignorance is darkness; knowledge is the light of wisdom that removes it. Energy, sound, and light flow through the iḍā, piṅgalā, and suṣumṇā channels. The physical body is guarded by fifty-two protective sound channels connected to the chakras. All actions create karma, which determines destiny in both the physical and astral worlds. Correct mistakes without fear. Through dedicated practice like Nāḍī Yoga, one purifies these centers, awakening the inner resonance. The journey within is endless. Begin by listening to the inner sounds of the body and senses. "Enlightenment means the wisdom through which everything becomes clear to you." "Every karma will have a reaction, and so destiny will lead your astral body." DVD 498

Why do You gossip

Yoga in daily life is a 24-hour path integrating all action with divine love and inner sound. Yoga means leading life according to its principles for all hours. This encompasses work, communication, and thought in a positive, healthy, and ethical way, opening the heart to all creatures. The divine love is within, given by God to be given to all. Every entity represents the light of God; all creatures are the self. This understanding guides life. The path includes humanitarian service without expectation. Selfish action with expectation yields temporary results or troubles. Selfless service yields lasting happiness and guides across lives. Do not count or claim your good deeds. The material world is transient; everything given will be lost. Look within to find what you truly seek. One bound by problems cannot liberate another. Liberation requires being free oneself. The divine sound, or Nāda, is the resonance within all existence, connecting the individual navel to the cosmic source. This sound is perceived through a positive life of respect, love, and silence, not through idle talk. "All creatures are myself. The ātmā is the divine self." "Where there is love, there is understanding. Where there is love, there is harmony. Where there is love, there is God." Filming location: Czech Republic DVD 497

Surrender and be free

Yoga is the disciplined, regular practice of spiritual techniques in daily life. The goal is to awaken cosmic energy and attain higher consciousness. Ancient yogis achieved this through sustained practice, attaining states where the astral body could travel consciously. In ordinary dreaming, the causal body acts but creates no binding karma. Conscious astral travel is different, allowing for real experience. The soul, however, remains bound by attachment and desires. Upon leaving the body, one fully experiences the consequences of attachments and broken vows, witnessing what one does not wish to see but can no longer influence. This is the suffering from moha, or ignorance. Therefore, purification of the mind's fluctuations through discipline is essential. Only with a purified consciousness can the chakras receive cosmic energy. Complete surrender to the divine is ultimate freedom from all bondage. "You may miss your meal, but do not miss your sādhanā." "When one completely surrenders, then you are free in the whole universe." Filming location: Rajasthan, India DVD 496

I am the way

Yoga is the science of union, leading individual consciousness to cosmic consciousness through the guidance of the living Master. This guidance is the essential way, transcending any single incarnation. The disciple's harmony with the master is foundational; separation is a great tragedy. The ultimate goal is Self-knowledge. Inner peace and contentment are the true wealth, more valuable than all material possessions. Spiritual progress is tested through daily interactions designed to provoke anger or disturb peace. Passing these tests requires constant inner vigilance and the practice of forgiveness. The mind is like a foolish monkey that can destroy the garden of spiritual practice if one is not awake and alert. Therefore, observe the inner self continuously. "Yoga means union. Yoga means oneness, individual consciousness with the cosmic consciousness." "The best wealth, the biggest wealth, is that contentment. When inside you are satisfied and have peace, then all money and wealth is just like dust." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India DVD 495

Guru bhakti is spiritual health

Guru Bhakti is complete devotion and attentive surrender to the master's teachings. True devotion requires paying absolute attention, swallowing every word immediately, like a duck catching food. Spiritual hunger must be satisfied through practice, creating a growing need akin to an addiction. Service without devotion is lifeless, like a plastic fruit; with devotion, it becomes the immortal nectar fruit. Service means receiving and propagating the master's wisdom, which requires keen interest and full concentration. Listening must engage both ears and eyes to grasp the complete meaning, as missing a single word can lead to error, like using the wrong fuel. Half-knowledge, from inattentiveness, causes harm. The essence of all mantras and scriptures is the master's word. One must humbly identify first as the disciple, keeping the guru's presence central in all activities. Spiritual longing is lifelong; perfection comes from steadfastly following one's own path and master. "Every word, every sentence that comes from the lips of the master must immediately be swallowed by the disciple's intellect." "Prem kā pyālā, Hari kab merā bhar se? ... I am a poor beggar at your door. When will you fill my pot?" Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India DVD 494

Every entity is my self

The human birth offers a unique opportunity for liberation through following the Guru's word. Non-dualism declares one reality; duality is ignorance. The material world and the mortal body are not ultimate. The developed human heart and intellect can cultivate universal love and compassion, distinguishing human life. Greed, a human flaw, causes suffering, while animals lack such greed. The Self, the universal Ātmā, is the only important reality, distinct from the individual soul bound by karma. Meeting a Satguru is a supreme blessing, for the Guru is the ultimate holy place. Key full moon days provide a direct connection to the path of immortality. Success requires controlling the restless mind through discipline and adhering strictly to the Guru's instructions. Incarnations of saints come by free will, not karma, to guide those trapped in the prison of samsara. Self-realization, achieved through Guru's grace and service, leads to merger with Brahman, not a temporary heaven. All other pursuits lead one astray. Therefore, the sole aim is to follow the Guru's word. "Guru caraṇamay arsat tīrath hai, voh veda purāṇa gāte hai." "Dhyāna-mūlaṁ gurumūrti, pūjā-mūlaṁ gurupādam, mantra-mūlaṁ guruvākya, mokṣa-mūlaṁ guru-kṛpā." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India DVD 493

Karma and the Soul

Our duty is to help every soul, human or animal, for the soul itself is universal and life is life. We help by providing joy, love, and a stable foundation from childhood. Parents must offer presence and warmth, not just material things, as this is the highest remedy for a child's soul. We guide souls through sacred ceremonies, initiations, and education in faith. The family unit is crucial; its joy and togetherness support all members. We must also honor ancestors through prayer and ceremony, liberating their souls to progress. Our promises, especially in marriage witnessed by the sacred fire, must be kept, for breaking them collapses hope and brings consequence. All actions create karma. Positive prayers and loving intentions generate good karma that reaches other souls. Uphold tradition, live with love for all creatures, and protect Dharma. When Dharma is protected, we are all protected. "A child is happy with a small balloon but is even happier when the father and mother are there." "If you break your word, the fire will burn you; it will punish you." Filming location: Vienna, Austria DVD 492

Don't Lose Your Trust

Karma's effect on the soul reveals knowledge of past, present, and future. A soul carries the consequences of its deeds across lifetimes. Masters who are Trikāladarśī perceive all three times. An example is given of a cobra that approached a master. The master recognized the soul within as a former devotee who had spoken against his guru and was thus born in a lowly form. Having exhausted its karma, the cobra came to seek liberation. The master performed rites, granted forgiveness, and guided the soul to a future human birth. Another story tells of a cruel tax collector reborn as a camel, bearing stones representing his heavy karma. These stories illustrate that accumulated karma must be resolved, either in this life or the next. The human birth is an opportunity to purify karma through selfless service, devotion, and discipline. One must awaken from ignorance and act rightly. While masters offer grace, the path of Karma-Yoga requires self-effort through service performed with body, mind, and heart. This is the means to lighten the soul's burden. "These stones, what has been loaded onto your back, are not stones. It is the last of your karma, my dear." "Oh, my brother, wake up! Your time is passing. You sleep in ignorance, and the result of your sleeping ignorance will be that in every life you will suffer." Filming location: Vienna, Austria DVD 490

Human life is for atma gyana

The human journey is from external turbulence to the heart's internal peace. The world's turbulence reflects the turbulence within the human mind and heart. Money is not lost; it merely circulates. Health lost is something lost, but character lost is everything lost. Human life is the most precious opportunity, given not for strife but to be a protector and to attain self-knowledge. The mission is to serve, help, protect, and achieve liberation from the cycle of rebirth. One must realize the self, the Ātmā, which is universal and one in all beings. Practice yoga as a 24-hour discipline to regain direction. Life is governed by dharma, artha, kāma, and mokṣa. Liberation is the goal. Begin now. The body contains energy centers, chakras, through which cosmic energy flows. The Anāhata, the heart chakra, is central. When awakened, it manifests qualities like joy, peace, and love. The self resides in the heart. All creatures share the same Ātmā. Therefore, there is no one to fight, cheat, or declare an enemy. We are one. "Money is lost, nothing is lost. Health is lost, something is lost. But if the character is lost, everything is lost." "All creatures, they are my ātmā, myself. Against whom should I fight?" Filming location: Celje, SLO DVD 489

Food is Prashad

The path to merging individual consciousness with the Supreme involves purifying prāṇa through sound, food, and selfless action. Sound originates where prāṇa and apāna meet. Through breath retention, pure prāṇa ascends to merge with cosmic consciousness. Food profoundly influences body, mind, and consciousness. Consume sattvic food ethically, taking only leaves or fruits without destroying life. Eat only when truly hungry to master the senses. Selfless action is essential. Work diligently and give voluntarily; what is taken selfishly creates negative karma. All waves ultimately return to the ocean. Individual souls are waves created by cosmic sound. Life consumes life due to primal hunger. Offer your best actions for the general welfare, not for personal consumption. "Through prāṇāyāma, bandha, and kumbhaka, we succeed in leading our pure prāṇa with consciousness upward." "Give, give, give. Try to ensure that no time passes in your life without keeping your hand engaged." Filming location: Hamburg, Germany DVD 488

I am Atma

The awakening of consciousness and Kuṇḍalinī Śakti is the path to self-realization. Yoga is the primordial principle harmonizing space and consciousness, not merely physical postures. From the cosmic sound Oṁ, vibration created the elements and all life. The human body mirrors the universe, containing 72,000 energy channels. Three main channels—Iḍā, Piṅgalā, Suṣumṇā—govern emotion, activity, and consciousness, meeting at the base of the spine at the Mūlādhāra Cakra. The Kuṇḍalinī power resides there, seeking union with divine consciousness. Human life's purpose is stewardship of the planet and realizing the universal Ātman, the true Self, beyond the individual soul. This requires spiritual education, a pure diet, and guidance. Chakras are centers of energy and consciousness; their awakening through correct practice under a master reveals qualities like clarity, love, contentment, and self-confidence. Misguided practice causes imbalance, corrected by techniques like Aśvinī Mudrā to relax the energy system. The journey culminates when individual consciousness merges with the divine. "Yoga is as old as this space and consciousness." "What exists in the universe exists in the human body." Filming location: Hamburg, Germany DVD 487

Shabda sanchalan kriya

The unlimited sound, Anāhada Nāda, is the cause of the universe. Each individual and every cell contains a universe. A self-realized one declares the entire creation exists within. Every thought is a universe, appearing and disappearing like a bubble. The heart chakra, Anāhata, is the essential anchor for the practitioner to avoid drifting away. Without a point of reference, one remains a small spark, suffering within the filter of the ego and the five bodies. Negative emotions pollute these bodies. Guidance from a true Master is required, but this relationship is based on devotion and trust, not intellect. The dissatisfied mind constantly seeks new things, lacking contentment. The heart chakra can regulate energy, but a firm decision for spiritual guidance is necessary. Sound originates in the navel, rises to color the heart, and is filtered through the throat chakra. A purified heart, immersed in devotion, transforms life into beauty and bliss. The journey involves purifying blocked energies to ascend towards liberation and immortality. "Stars, planets, and various parts of space roar. I am the one who has exhaled, and I hold everything as mine." "On the shore of the ocean of existence, the guru’s grace is the only means to cross; you can try thousands of other things in vain." Filming location: Hamburg, Germany DVD 486

How the mortal becomes immortal

Human life is distinguished by its capacity for self-realization and universal protection, not mere survival like animals. A question arises equating killing plants and animals. The response is to first adopt a vegetarian lifestyle to cultivate love, then discuss plants. All life, even in plants and stones, is sacred and must be respected. Vegetarianism, guided by the principle of Ahiṃsā, involves consuming what nature offers—like fallen fruits, nuts, grains, and milk—without causing harm. Consciousness evolves through stages from stone to human. Humans possess intellect, requiring proper education to develop positive consciousness and fulfill their role as protectors of all creatures. The universe originated from Śūnya ākāśa (void space) and Cosmic Consciousness, connected by Śakti (energy). Yoga is the science of reuniting individual consciousness with this universal source. The human mission is ātma-jñāna, self-realization. "My friend argues with me that killing animals is the same as killing plants." "Humans are created as protectors, not destroyers." Filming location: Umag, Croatia DVD 485