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Awakening is the first step to yoga, beginning with humility and respect. Upon waking, a light opens in the heart, bringing knowledge to the brain, making us aware. This awakening recognizes "I am human," an awareness shared by all creatures. The next acknowledgments are to God, then to Mother and Father. The earth is our mother, the sky our father; we exist between them, supported by both. A yogi once asked the distance between earth and sky. The answer is from the foot on earth to the top of the head. Our steps are on the mother earth, under the father sky. Yoga is not merely postures but the journey where all diversities, like rivers, merge into the one cosmic Self. Practice begins with the intention to do only good. "From earth to sky, where our foot is on the where? Earth. And where is the height of the sky? Only till the head." "When we practice the āsanas, we imitate... the art-typical posture of the natures... we get rid of those karmas." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The practice of yoga integrates physical postures, breath, and meditation for holistic well-being, culminating in inner stillness and respect for the tradition. We begin with dynamic practices like the Bārikhāṭu Praṇām to warm the body and improve circulation. The session includes sequential āsanas such as Marjari for spinal flexibility and Daṇḍāsana for strengthening the core and shoulders. Movements are synchronized with breath, emphasizing deep inhalation and complete exhalation to enhance prāṇa. Exercises target the chest and back muscles, beneficial for breathing and posture, especially for sedentary lifestyles. The practice concludes with seated meditation, focusing on breath awareness to withdraw inward and experience unity. Proper attire of modest, cotton clothing is emphasized for retaining energy and showing respect during practice, contrasting with modern trends. "Practice yoga every day, that's all." "Offer your praṇām to your Gurudev after your sādhanā, for the guidance and protection." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The soul's eternal search is for the master, the guru, who provides the essential inner knowledge. Yoga has existed since the beginning. The soul comes from the universe, developing practice in the cosmic realm before arriving on earth. Its nature is pre-ordained. Each soul has different inherent tendencies. This soul is searching for the guru. There are two kinds of knowledge: worldly education and the inner lecture from the master. That inner quest awakens the feeling of searching. A destined opening occurs, creating a longing to learn. Worldly knowledge, while good, is insufficient. Without the guru, no work is complete. One may try countless methods, but cannot cross the ocean of existence alone. The true guide comes from the Brahmalokas. "Without Gurudeva, no one can do it." "Without Gurudev, we cannot succeed." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Yoga exists to guide us on the highest path while in the physical body. Different religions and forms of worship are good, but all should lead toward harmony and peace. The ultimate result is known when the individual soul leaves the body. Yoga's practices keep the body healthy and improve concentration. Life exists in all beings and this progression is eternal. The human body contains the prāṇas and potential for highest consciousness, though negative consciousness also manifests. Therefore, we practice. The simple practice of Sarvahitāsana begins with Ānanda Āsana for complete relaxation. Withdraw from the outer world and relax the mind and whole body through systematic awareness. Gentle movements follow to strengthen circulation and the nervous system. Specific postures like the butterfly exercise the hips for meditation. Standing balances strengthen knees and feet. Marjari keeps the spinal column flexible. Pavanamuktāsana aids digestion and relieves tension. Conclude by sitting in meditation, feeling the whole body, and offering gratitude. "as long as we are in a physical body here, we all like different forms of God. That is why we have different religions, different feelings, and different ways of worshipping." "The science of yoga and all its various practices exist: to keep our body healthy, to improve our concentration, and to guide us further on the highest path." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Yoga is the universal movement within all things, from the body to the cosmos. It is not merely postures and breath control; it is the spiritual power within every cell and seed. The entire universe, including the stars and Earth, exists within our own body. The practice of Bārikatu Praṇām encapsulates this through movement, breath, and inner concentration. It consists of specific positions that work on the entire body, organs, and brain, aligning with the energy of the chakras. This practice prepares one for further spiritual progression. First learn this, then Sarvahitāsana, then one may approach Kuṇḍalinī and the Chakras. "Everything is yoga. Do not think it is only yoga postures, pranayama, and meditation—no, not only that." "Bārikatu Praṇām is the greeting, the prayer from our whole being to this place where Śrī Mahāprabhujī resided and where his energy still remains." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The path of yoga moves through the natural world and our own changing nature. All humans are essentially the same despite external differences in climate or culture. The practice involves turning inward, beyond mere talk of chakras and Kuṇḍalinī, to realize the inner self. Various yoga systems exist, but the core is unifying the individual with the universal. Physical postures are one aspect, yet the fundamental unity of all beings remains. The practice of Bāṛīkhāṭū Praṇām embodies this through its cyclical movements, mirroring natural rhythms like day and night or inhalation and exhalation. This movement is a practical step toward experiencing oneness. "What was yesterday is not today, and what is today will not be the same tomorrow. We have to always go with however the nature is going with us." "All our bodies are the same... So we are one, and we have to come to the one."

Without the Guru, no work is accomplished. Millions may strive, but none can cross the ocean of worldly existence without that guidance. All beings, from the smallest creature to the greatest, carry the soul within and long for liberation from the cosmic self. Rituals, pilgrimages, and austerities alone are insufficient without true knowledge. The journey of the soul is long, through many births and states, including hell, but all beings will ultimately reach the Supreme. For the human birth, proper upbringing is the essential root. Parents must provide constant love, protection, and conscious education from birth. Limit toys, especially violent ones, and prioritize moral learning, good food, and rest. Choose good friends and teach respect for teachers and country. This conscious care awakens the soul toward the divine. "Guru sā binā kārya naiṁ sare. Koṭi upāya kare, koī chāye, na bhava-sindhu tare." "Give them knowledge, and how to call it, the learning... more important is the parents’ education." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The wealth lies in the vision of the Guru, a treasure of conscious bliss beyond all ritual. This is the core of spiritual practice. All yoga practices aim to elevate human consciousness to a state of universal love. Begin the day by consciously awakening the body upon rising. Honor the earth as a mother and use water to awaken the nervous system. Greet parents to foster familial unity. Then have darśana, seeing the divine in your spiritual symbols. This conscious approach brings peace to the household. Extend this mindfulness to respecting your food and your work. At work, solidify your roots like a tree endures various conditions; your stability affects others. Even the joyful greeting from a house pet reflects the heart's genuine connection. Knowing "I am human" throughout the day prevents negative actions and fosters mutual respect. "O japā tapa yoga nahīṁ banāyāve, karuṇā nidhi dayā pramāṇave." (Neither repetition, austerity, nor yoga can accomplish it; only the treasure of compassion and grace is the proof.) "Only when we know that I am a human are we awakened the whole day." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The human condition is a divine gift, yet we exist in a state of moral ambiguity, believing our actions are good. The soul enters a physical form endowed with five sheaths, or kośas, beginning with the Annamaya Kośa, the physical body composed of elemental energies. All life, across 8.4 million creatures, shares the same essential jīva, or life force, cycling through existence. Life sustains itself through life; the inner fire of hunger necessitates this. The ultimate reality is singular, referred to by many names—Allah, Brahma, God the Father—yet is not a physical being. Conventional heavens and hells are not separate realms but different conditions within creation. The ethical path is to avoid harming others, to forgive, and to transcend the five sheaths, which encompass the physical, energetic, mental, wisdom, and bliss bodies. "It’s not only one God. Finally, there is only one." "There is no heaven. Heaven and hell are one room and another room." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

All paths converge to a single essence. Different masters and gods are like separate drops that ultimately enter the ocean. From that ocean, differentiation arises again, just as water evaporates to form clouds. The purpose is to understand why some return quickly while others fall far away. A story illustrates this: seeds ground between two stones become flour, but a handful near the central hook remain complete. Those who surrender at the holy feet are like those seeds; they are not ground but come to the highest. Another story tells of a yogi saddened by slaughter; in meditation, it was revealed the karma belongs to the actors, not the witness. Satsang attendees are already there and will reach the supreme. The sound within, like the ocean's resonance, is Nādarūpa Parabrahma. This vibration is in the whole universe and within all. Do not sit passively like a dead body; respond and awaken to this sound. "Those who come to the Gurudevs, or your God, or your temples, or your church—where we are at the holy feet of the gods—they will not be ground." "It is their karma, and they will get it back again. But you have done nothing. You see, it is painful, but you have not done." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The cycle of purification governs all existence. The supreme reality is sound, containing all things. Life presents both fruit and thorns; within every being reside both negative and positive forces. The body is temporary, but the mind and its attachments do not die with it. Souls undergo continual purification, like water flowing from mountain to ocean. A pure soul entering a negative environment is like a fish catching a specific raindrop to form a pearl. Heaven and hell are not permanent destinations but temporary states in an endless cycle, like a wheel where the top becomes the bottom and returns again. This is illustrated by washing a stained garment; through repeated cleansing, even deep stains are removed, and the cloth becomes pure once more. Spiritual practice requires patience and guidance to navigate this cycle and move toward purity. "Mind is very, very restless. Man marā no mamatā marī, mar gayā deva śarīr (The mind will not die, nor will the sense of 'mine'; only the divine body will die)." "Hell and heaven are not permanent... It is a circle, cycling." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The primordial sound, Nāda, is the resonant form of the Absolute. This resonance permeates all existence, originating from the cosmic source. The mother of this world is the ocean, the source of life and this foundational sound. Within all beings are dual principles, male and female, which seek balance. The horse symbolizes the complete male principle, revered in sacred rites. A story illustrates this: King Sāgar performed a horse sacrifice, and his sons disturbed the meditating sage Kapila Muni. The sage's wrath turned them to ashes, but through penance, they were restored. This sound from the ocean is used in worship and connects all cycles of time. "The mother of this our world is the ocean. Voda, and life begins from there." "The horse is the complete male. That is the one which you cannot find anywhere." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The divine sound is the voice in the clouds, heard within the heart and ears. This sound carries the Guru's grace and messages through thunder and lightning, which are principles beyond the material earth. Meditation brings this knowledge inward, connecting the soul to these subtle vibrations. The practice involves the mala, representing the universe and the cyclical nature of prāṇa. True understanding merges the individual soul, or jīvātmā, with the universal ātmā, though this union is difficult to perceive. Mantra practice, even silent internal repetition, aligns the mind with this divine sound. The path requires sincere personal effort, not merely compiling knowledge from books. Relationships, guided by cosmic principles, should foster unity beyond the physical, like the enduring connection of Śiva and Śakti within. "Wherever humans are, they have this sound in their ears." "One in all and all in one." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The Mālā symbolizes the universal cycle binding all existence. Each bead contains immense cosmic power, representing all beings. The thread is the cycle of ages and elements, connecting every creature. Breaking this thread scatters the seeds, losing unity. All beings, from humans to mosquitoes, possess the same dormant divine fire within. This inner power is equal, whether in an ant or an elephant. The physical mala reflects this cosmic principle within the body, like breath and heartbeat. True practice aligns with this universal cycle, not mere counting. "Each bead of the mala is immense with powers from the cosmic Self." "Whether a little tiny fire or a big fire, it is the same." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The mala and mantra are tools to cultivate inner light amidst recurring negativity. Dust accumulates on the heart as ages cycle, requiring constant cleansing. Great beings provide light for all, yet personal practice is essential. In Kali Yuga, darkness approaches; one must generate light through devotion and practice before dawn returns. Bhakti and seva are paths of devotion and service. The mala is a sacred instrument for mantra repetition. Hold it with the middle finger and thumb, moving beads inward, avoiding the index finger. The 108 beads complete a sacred count. Keep the mala clean and near the heart, treating it with respect as a source of power. Mantra harnesses the tongue's energy for good or ill. This practice transcends any single tradition. "Through this light, we protect ourselves, knowing that dawn will come very soon." "The mala is the power of our whole life. For as many years as you are here, this power is unimaginable." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Dīvālī commemorates the return of Bhagavān Rām to Ayodhyā. The celebration originates from that event. When the message of his return came, people traveled great distances. As night fell, villagers lit oil lamps to light the path. They decorated trees with food and hung lights. Everyone arrived singing and dancing, without tiredness. The reunion was marked by heartfelt embraces. The following day is for giving gifts and blessings, symbolizing generosity and shared sustenance. The festival of lights represents the inner light of the heart and spiritual love. "People lit oil lamps so those walking would have a path to follow." "When you hug someone, your heart and the other’s heart should meet, heart to heart." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Diwali is the festival of lights, celebrating Lord Rama’s return and the incarnation of Shri Deep Narayana Mahaprabhuji. Tomorrow is Diwali, the festival of lights. Lord Rama existed many thousands of years ago, though no one knows when or where. Diwali means light; in the divine state, there is no darkness, only light everywhere. Yogis are awake at night when others sleep, symbolizing knowledge. Gods incarnate to protect and liberate the good, whatever name is used—Rama, Allah, Brahman. Worship takes many forms: prayer, meditation, bhajans. Hanuman appeared as a monkey because, near Ravana, Shiva took that form. On Shivaratri, Lord Shiva appeared to Chandan Devaji, granting her the boon to conceive the highest Lord. Nine months later, on Diwali at 4 a.m., Shri Deep Narayana Mahaprabhuji incarnated. At birth, miracles occurred: oil lamps lit empty of oil, white blossoms fell from the sky, and rain turned yellow. Astrologer Pandit Prem Shankar named him Deep, meaning light, and foretold his spiritual greatness. Diwali thus marks the incarnation of Shri Deep Narayana Mahaprabhuji as well as Lord Rama. Worship is offered to both and to all saints. On this day, any anger or hatred is forgiven, and brotherhood renewed. Blessings are asked for peace, harmony, good health, and wealth. The divine light of Mahaprabhuji illuminates the cosmos. “My absence to you, Divine Mother, the tapasyās and prayers you performed in earlier lives shall now bear fruit. Grace is bestowed upon you, as you shall have the privilege of conceiving the highest Lord, King of the Universe.” “This is indeed a special day. Such a planetary alignment is extremely rare, and only exceptional personalities are born at such an hour. Your son will be gifted with extraordinary spiritual and supernatural powers. He is a great soul, a divine master, and his name shall be Deep, which means light.” Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The celebration of Diwali marks the divine return of Bhagavān Rāma to his kingdom. This holy time commemorates his arrival after fourteen years of travel. The entire kingdom was filled with light and joy. People lit lamps and offered food along the path. This festival of lights symbolizes that return. It also coincides with the incarnation of Mahāprabhujī. Upon that birth, all lamps miraculously rekindled themselves. The day honors both Rāma, an incarnation of Viṣṇu, and this divine descent. "The whole India is completely full of light. Because that is for the light of the God-dramas." "On the day when Mahāprabhujī was born... all lamps which were there in the flames, again the flames came automatically." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Sound is the inner Self, equal in all. Bhajans and music resonate as spiritual nourishment, awakening the nervous system and kuṇḍalinī. The melody alone can induce harmony and higher consciousness, a form of yoga accessible to all. This resonance is the fifth Veda. Yet, like the fly that leaves sandalwood for waste, some are not drawn to this purity. The coming Diwali celebrates divine incarnation, a return to light marked by fire, bhajans, and community, echoing the universal joy of Bhagavān Rāma's homecoming. "Instruments are for those who are singing alone. For them, it is not only the instrument but the voice, the sound. And that sound is called the inner Self, which is equal in all." "Even if the translation has no correct meaning, the melody of the one who is singing is enough for everyone to be happy." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Meditation requires understanding the three states of consciousness and proper physical preparation. All paths lead to the same ocean of supreme consciousness, which purifies all. What is often called meditation is an outward concentration, like driving a car with awareness in many directions. True meditation requires mastering awareness in the waking, dreaming, and deep sleep states. One must not try to leave the world. The first step is to learn these three levels. For sitting, use a kuśa grass āsana to contain the body's energy and prevent electrical disturbances. Wear pure cotton cloth and ensure the area is free from synthetic materials like plastic. The posture itself is not ultimate; sit or lie in contact with the grass. Use sacred water like Gaṅgā and pure incense resin, not commercial sticks. Store the āsana properly in cotton to accumulate its energy. "The ocean itself purifies all that enters it." "We must become aware of all three." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The earth is a shared home, and purity is the path to harmony. Countries are human constructs; we are all children of one earth. A global pandemic emerged, affecting humans profoundly. Inquiry reveals that dedicated practitioners of yoga and a sattvic, pure lifestyle—avoiding meat, eggs, and alcohol—were not affected. This indicates a truth: a life of yoga, meditation, harmony, and non-violence aligns with our clear human purpose. The human soul is the final stage in a cycle of countless lifetimes. The challenge is to escape this wheel of rebirth through spiritual understanding. Respect all life, for every creature feels pain. Modern distortions equate "high society" with impurity, but true elevation is humility, kindness, and helping all. "Animals do things to animals, but we humans should know better." "If you want to get Guru Kṛpā, you need a blessing, which is from a true master." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

A sacred place is imbued with a saint's enduring spiritual presence. The energy from where a holy person walks enters the earth and remains for ages. This location is connected to the Guru across space through Guru Pūrṇimā and satsang. It is a high spiritual place for practice, where one may even see visions of the saint who stayed here. Touching this earth connects one to its pure energy. The value of being here is divine, beyond any monetary cost. We are in this spiritual environment together, as if in a pond, regardless of our activity. The Guru is always present. "The energy from where a holy person walks and steps goes deep into the earth. It does not matter how many ages pass; it will remain." "Spirituality is not money; it is the divine. The divine is more than gold or diamonds or anything else." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Breath is life, counted from the first cry. That inhalation opens the body for prāṇa. Our allotted breaths can be shortened by excess or prolonged through practice. The yogī's breath is not counted. Consuming impure substances diminishes lung capacity and life. Pure nourishment is essential. Milk from a healthy, grass-fed animal is like mother's milk, sustaining life. Modern processing and additives corrupt this purity. Seek what is natural and unadulterated. "Life. But the yogī, the saint, the guru said, 'Yes, God, they have only that much breath, but through our practice and training, we do not count it.'" "That white milk which comes from those animals is like a mother’s milk. Definitely, you will not get any problems." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The human being is composed of five integrated sheaths, or kośas, beginning with the physical body. The first sheath is the Annamaya Kośa, the food sheath, which is this temporary physical form. It requires pure, sāttvic nourishment—like water, milk, and fruit—to remain clean and vital, just as an engine requires the correct fuel. Impure substances harm this vessel. The subsequent sheaths are Prāṇamaya (energy), Manomaya (mind), Vijñānamaya (wisdom), and Ānandamaya (bliss). Negative emotions like anger and jealousy generate destructive heat that damages the body's cells. Purifying each layer leads to harmony. "If we could remain good and pure, our body would remain as pure as when we were born." "Once you are angry, you can check in your body. Ask some scientists or doctors, 'How many good cells in the body died?'" Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The first sanctuary is the parents, then friends and all living beings, and finally the Guru. God is found within through good actions and knowledge, not in external searching. Parents are the primary protectors and the first temple. A mother endures great pain for her child. This protective love extends to all creatures; animals also fiercely protect their young. Therefore, one must honor parents, love all beings, and avoid harming them. The ideal is to not kill animals for food, though survival may necessitate it. The human journey is to protect others and realize the God within. God resides in the body as life itself. Do not judge others, for such criticism reflects your own inner state. Cleanse your internal garbage. The Guru's grace is an inner light that dispels darkness, as a lamp eliminates the dark around it. All religions and countries are essentially good. "God is in your body. Life is God." "Guru is in you. Light is in you." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The supreme medicine is prayer and the Guru's mantra. Global challenges require both practical care and spiritual remedy. A sattvic lifestyle and precautions are essential, yet prayer is the ultimate protection. Divine grace flows through mantra, purifying every cell with positive energy. This sacred vibration dispels all difficulties and negativity, bringing peace. The Guru's transmission embodies this pure, protective light. Worldly actions bear karmic consequences, as illustrated in parables. Choosing the spiritual path aligns one with grace, regardless of external form. Constant remembrance of the divine name purifies the heart and bestows confidence. "God definitely hears us when we are constantly praying and remembering God’s name." "When we remember this mantra, beautiful, positive energy comes into the whole body, into every cell." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The choice between form and formlessness is presented for contemplation. God possesses both aspects: the visible, physical form and the invisible, formless space. Bhagavān Kṛṣṇa stated there is no difference between them. As physical beings, we experience the world of form through our senses. The formless state is described as an emptiness with no objects, companions, or physical needs. While both are equal, being in a physical body allows for spiritual practice and enjoyment of life. The soul persists after the body dies, but its nature is elusive. Ultimately, both aspects reside within the individual. Life in form involves work and difficulty but also connection. The formless offers freedom from all needs. The choice between them is a personal consideration. "Bhagavān Kṛṣṇa said, 'No difference.'" "In Nirakāra, we don’t see anything." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Karma Yoga is the path of disciplined action. Work is the essential purpose of life, using the body, mind, and knowledge. Even divine figures undertake hard work. Therefore, everyone must work independently and continuously until life's end. Laziness leads to being lost. Daily spiritual and physical practice is non-negotiable work on the self. All activity, from routine tasks to spiritual exercises, constitutes meaningful karma that leads to success. Life itself is sustained by constant work, including the body's unseen processes. We must be actively engaged in all aspects of living. "Yogaha karmasu kauśalam. Those who work as karma yogīs will be successful." "If we do not work, we are lost." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

This is a holy place, suffused with divine grace through the eternal guru lineage. The Bhagavad Gītā details various yogas, including karma yoga, which one should read to feel inspired. Many great saints have lived, demonstrating extraordinary spiritual power through humble means. One such story tells of a young boy who animated a wall to move, humbling another saint who rode a tiger. You should study the commentaries of saints like Mahārāj Jñāneśwar. The essence of practice is constant remembrance of the guru with every breath. This remembrance purifies and connects you to the divine energy of all masters. "Śrī Mādhavā Nandakār Joḍ Gurū Devjī said, with folded hands, 'I tell you, please śimru śvasu śvas, and I remember with the breath, inhalation and exhalation.'" "Therefore, it is said: our Sadguru Swāmī Mādhavānandjī kar jor kahe. 'Kar' means the hand. So one hand, two hands. Our hand is called 'kar.' Why? Because we are doing work with the hand." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Sandhyā is the sacred connection at the juncture of day and night. It is the time to offer prayer, connecting to unity before retiring. The sun, Sūrya Nārāyaṇa, sustains all life—humans, creatures, and vegetation. The moon, Chandra, brings balancing sweetness. These forces balance our body and the natural world. At Brahma Muhūrta, the pre-dawn time, one should automatically awaken. Begin by washing with water to awaken energy, then offer prayers. All of nature awakens with the sunrise; humans should also rise to join this renewal. This disciplined practice of connection, through water and prayer, supports lifelong health and peace. It is a universal principle, not confined to any single religion. "The lotus flower goes to sleep when the sun sets, and before sunrise, it awakes again." "Early morning, wash yourself, and whatever you like—good things, prayers or anything good." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

A silent prayer for global peace was offered. This practice is Mauna Yoga, an inner prayer conducted in mental silence. Governments have advised quiet in places of gathering. The prayer is directed inwardly to the divine for all beings worldwide. This is a time for universal brotherhood and collective prayer for peace. Practitioners should maintain personal care and positive thought. The global community of practitioners continues through online connection. Service is provided selflessly, as all sustenance comes from the divine. Therefore, one should act without fear or anger, sustained by faith. "All religions should join together. We all should pray to God that all humans, all animals, and this whole globe remain in a very clear, peaceful atmosphere." "Yoga is for harmony, peace, and understanding. One should not think negatively of a person." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The lineage descends from the sacred mountains to this gathering. Alakh Purījī began the lineage in Satya Yuga. The cave is at a great height near Badrinath, a place of immense energy. Devpurījī performed sādhanā there. The journey requires slow ascent to adapt. The purpose is connection to that spirituality. The lineage connects all through the masters to this present moment. Disciples and teacher are together in one flight, one boat, sharing equal energy and blessings. Spiritual progress is gradual, like an airplane's ascent. Oneness means shared prāṇa, like water equalizing between bottles. Pride creates failure. One is born with a fist full of karma, both good and bad. Liberation requires distributing all karma to become empty, like a newborn. At death, the hands open with nothing. The goal is to achieve unity, like milk and water mixing inseparably. Do not trust the changing body and mind. Turn inward through practice to the true inner self. "Muṭhī Bhar Ke Likhe Āyā—when I came, my fist was full of it." "My brother, my friend, live with me like water and milk in oneness."

The spiritual path requires that what is learned settles deep within until it becomes a lived practice. What you have learned must go deeper into your inner self. Perfection comes through reflection and practice over time. This seminar used stories and games to imprint the teachings. Meditation is not focusing outside but going within through Guru’s blessing. Never speak negatively; turn negative into positive. We are the light, and fear is just darkness. Give peace and harmony to those who are afraid. Mother is the first guru, father before mother. Loving parents, siblings, neighbors—this itself is yoga. Do not fear black magic; natural darkness is harmless. Be happy, practice your sadhana, read the holy books. Negative in the body cannot be removed, only illumined by an inner light. That light is happiness, joy, peace, harmony, respect. Practice your mantra and kriya. Integrate the prayer given. Carry this yoga into daily life. "We are the light, and where there is darkness, we come to the light." "Do not be afraid. There is no negative, there is nothing. We have God with us." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The grace of the Guru is like nourishing rain. We begin with prayer and worship to receive peace and harmony. The practice focuses on the vital energy channels, or nāḍīs. While Iḍā, Piṅgalā, and Suṣumṇā are known, the foundational power comes from Vajranāḍī. This channel begins from the toes, providing stability and energy like roots of a tree. It is crucial for balance and sending prāṇa to the brain. Practice involves awakening this energy by massaging the feet and soles, especially between the toes, and by standing on the toes each morning. The navel is the seat of vital prāṇa; its alignment can be checked and corrected by feeling its pulse and gently adjusting the legs. Physical practices support health, but the inner consciousness is paramount. Incorporate elements like specific chili for digestion and reverence for holy objects and water. "Vajranāḍī gives us stability and sends prāṇa to our brain." "Check the exact point of your navel... If you have poor digestion or eating issues, we can correct it." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The nourishment of life comes through sacred melody, pure food, and holy places. Bhajans have specific rāgas for each time; the morning rāga of Mahāprabhujī is sung after prayers. Service that aims to convert is not true sevā; convincing without conversion is spirituality. Milk with honey or saffron remains milk, becoming sweet and healing. Haldi strengthens bones; Indians consume it and bones rarely break. Each spice serves a body part, yet many now use only salt. True meditation requires sāttvic nourishment. Eggs, meat, and fish are not sāttvic; one egg blocks meditation for ten days. A prince’s friend witnessed sausage-making and renounced meat forever. Modern ignorance appears in buildings without kitchens, people who queue for restaurant meals and do not know common vegetables. Their daily cycle is stress, screens, exhaustion, and tamas. Still, America has clean streets, trees, and a mountain resembling Kailāśa. Mount Shasta’s stream water, from snow melting over long periods, carries prāṇa so dense one can live on it. That water is Gaṅgā; prayers are offered at its source. Retreats in nature transform lives, whether in India, Australia, Hungary, or here. The sāttvic atmosphere invites learning cooking, meditation, and yoga. Sacred water and holy places exist everywhere for those who seek. “When we take milk and put a little honey or sugar, it becomes sweet and good.” “One egg, ten days, you cannot meditate.” Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Saturday's powerful constellation brings both benefit and challenge, reflecting Śani's influence. A story tells of a guru carrying a watermelon that briefly appeared as a severed head due to this energy, illustrating its transformative power. To navigate such influences, one makes a lifelong vow, a saṅkalpa, like giving up a specific food. This principle of promise extends to sacred commitments like marriage, which are not to be abandoned. On Guru Pūrṇimā, all actions and karmas from the past year are offered to the guru. The relationship with one's guru is singular and foundational, like that with one's biological parents. The core practice is to surrender everything to this guiding source. "A promise is not just saying yes or no to something. It is a promise. When we make a promise, we have to follow it." "On Guru Pūrṇimā... I give all my karmas, my practice, Gurudev, to you. And what mistakes I made, I also give to you." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The Himalayan cave is a site of spiritual austerity and inner transformation. The physical cave is small, requiring one to bow to enter, symbolizing surrender. Its narrow passages were designed for protection, teaching that the heart must not become narrow but expand with joy. The surrounding glaciers and the powerful Alaknandā river embody the elemental principles where fire and water are interdependent. Meditating there, one hears the river's sound and experiences a profound environment where ṛṣis in astral bodies remain unseen. The journey demands inner strength, not physical comforts, and reveals that true sustenance comes from internal spiritual joy, not external sources. This inner development, like generating one's own oxygen, allows one to traverse the terrain. The path is a gradual spiritual ascent, merging the individual into cosmic oneness, where every cell becomes divine. The story of a ṛṣi who wished to finish all Vedas before death illustrates that divine knowledge is as vast as the Himalayas; one must ultimately surrender to the infinite. Spiritual practice is the inner alchemy of purifying the heart, grinding away the ego to reveal the innate nectar and light within, which is our true nature. "The cold becomes hot. That’s why the fire cannot remain without water. And water cannot remain without fire." "Can you count how many grains of sand are in your palm?... This is only a little dust of the Himalaya, but the whole Himalaya is there with us." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The spiritual path is founded on inner guidance and the necessity of foundational practice. Progress ultimately depends on grace. The path is positive and clean, not concerned with miracles or negative practices. Differences in tradition are only of language and method. The inner self is always good, but perception in the physical world can become obscured, like a thick fog. One can lose the way and wander. The correct path is found within the heart, not as an external definition. The heart and mind must work together. However, staying on the path requires a guide and a tool. Meditation is an internal process, yet instruction comes from outside. A mālā and mantra are essential for direction, like an airplane needing a flight path. The foundation, like the Mūlādhāra chakra, must be strong and deep, or the entire structure will collapse. "The path is within your heart." "Whenever you meditate, you must have your mālā and that mantra." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The practice of yoga is a universal medicine for body and spirit, leading from physical movement to inner awakening. All beings possess love and seek happiness. Humans, with greater understanding, must reflect on their daily actions and their effects. The states of waking, dreaming, and deep sleep define our consciousness. What we consume influences our future, as the body distributes it throughout. A true doctor treats all without judgment, aiming to heal regardless of a person's choices. This is the same spirit as a true yoga teacher or guru. Many schools and teachers exist, like many hospitals, but the essence of the practice is one. The specific vehicle matters less than the journey toward the destination. Physical practice is the foundation. To progress beyond the body to the astral energies and kuṇḍalinī requires proper guidance. The foundational energy system, like the body's essential elements, must be in balance. Without this balance, one cannot advance. "Simply, in this way, we can also consider what is going on in our body." "To go further, we have to have a guru who can meditate and lead us." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Yoga in daily life is a practice for health, peace, and harmony. Many schools teach yoga, but the path of the ashram is distinct. University education offers knowledge and technique, yet it remains separate from the yogic path. True yoga transcends physical postures. The authentic master resides within the heart, not an institution. Great souls often turn to the ashram ultimately, engaging in selfless service. Historical examples show even the divine bowing to the realized yogi. The Himalayan masters demonstrate the pinnacle of this path, possessing profound inner powers. These powers arise from yogic science, concerning the subtle energy channels within. The central practice involves awakening the Vajranāḍī, the root of all power. "Yogaḥ karma sukhośālam: the successful yogī is one who does karma yoga." "So go to the yogī. Not to the universities. It’s good. Learning is good... But still, the yogī is the yogī." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Yoga is the path of returning to oneness, merging the self into the Supreme. All beings, through different paths, ultimately converge like rivers to the ocean. The journey begins from birth, where a mother's care and a father's guidance are the first lessons. This innate purity and innocence are the foundation. Meditation is not a rigid practice but a return to that comfortable, natural state. However, the inner journey requires directing consciousness upward. Energy must ascend through the central channel; if it descends, one becomes lost in worldly emotions and loses vital force. The goal is to rise to the highest consciousness, not to be pulled downward by transient thoughts and feelings. Stay on the path, for leaving it in search of another leads only to exhaustion. True guidance comes from within and from all who point toward the Supreme. "Like clouds become rain, water flows on earth, collecting into creeks, rivers, and finally one great river whose power finds its path back to the ocean. Similarly, we all, in different ways, return to oneness." "In your meditation, how do we meditate? We go up through the cakras. If you go down, you are lost." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

True meditation is found within, not in external pursuits. External experiences are temporary, like falling leaves or pictures of food that cannot satisfy hunger. The source of lasting peace and power resides inside every person. Looking outward in meditation is like a father distracting a child with promises; the comfort is fleeting. A seeker performing many rituals found no peace until instructed to simply rest inwardly and surrender all effort. Another devotee could not see Kṛṣṇa in meditation until taught to calm the inner vision. All that is sought—God, the guru, harmony—is already present within the self. The journey requires turning the senses inward to discover the permanent source behind the temporary world. "Go within thyself. Whatever is given from outside is given... But what is given from outside is temporary." "Close your eyes and rest. Give it to me... Don’t think anything. Now you should know that I am in my body." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Yoga is an endless path of connection and expansion beyond all limits. Yoga is not merely exercises. Each breath and every cell in the body is a living yoga, a universe in itself. The physical body contains all elements—earth, fire, water, air, and space—mirroring the cosmos. This constant movement is yoga. Therefore, yoga is endless, ever-expanding, with no completion. This expansion and contraction is Śiva, present in all beings, beyond religion or nation. The spiritual journey is like ocean waves seeking to expand endlessly but being pulled back by the shore, or like water evaporating only to fall again as rain. This returning force is attachment, a binding rope that prevents liberation. Practice is essential to go within. Chakras exist throughout the body and universe, but seeking powers is not their purpose. The true guru is not merely physical but is the inner guide, the ātmā. The cosmic principles of Śiva, Viṣṇu, and Brahmā change cyclically. The final door is to sit, let the ātmā be, and follow the breath without force. Inhaling and exhaling is the path; the prāṇa knows all. Meditate with awareness of the breath and the guru within. "Each and every breath in our body is a yoga." "Yoga means connecting." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The foundation of a child's education is the love, presence, and guidance of the parents. A mother is the first and best teacher, providing foundational instruction. When both parents work, leaving the child in another's care all day, the deep, continuous connection is missing. This can lead to a child feeling unloved and becoming depressed, questioning their place. The solution lies with the mother and father. If a child is distant, a parent must dedicate time daily for teaching and bonding. A compassionate tutor, especially a female teacher for a young boy, can provide parental-like love and emotional support to alleviate depression. Parents work for money, but children instinctively seek their mother. We must keep children close. Without proper guidance, children may be led astray by influences like pocket money, which can lead to harmful experimentation. You cannot force a growing child without causing breakage. A spiritual teacher or yoga guide can help redirect one onto the right path. We are all learning until our last breath. Fill the mind with good thoughts and knowledge before sleep. "Who is my mother? I have a mother at kindergarten and a mother at home." "If you give pocket money, I fear it may lead them astray." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The divine path encompasses human destiny and the nature of existence. All beings are connected to the Supreme. Divine incarnations appear to guide creation. God is present within every element and creature. The human body contains the five elements, animated by divine energy. Life continues through cycles of rebirth. One's actions and consciousness determine the future birth. Destiny operates, as illustrated by ancient stories. Unfulfilled desires, or vāsanā, can pull the consciousness back into worldly life. Spiritual training under a master is the path to transcendence. The relationship with the divine persists regardless of physical distance. The goal is to realize one's true nature beyond these cycles. "God is everywhere. In each and every cell in our body, and in every creature, is God." "Destiny is there, and so many times, your destiny will be, can turn back again." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The essence is oneness, knowledge, and the guru's grace. Separate drops of rain fall, yet they unite to form flowing water, creeks, rivers, and finally the ocean. The drop and the ocean are not different; we are that oneness. Knowledge is endless, and the cosmic Self is realized beyond the temporary body and its elements like anger or jealousy. These are like air in a balloon; when the body bursts, the air—the space of consciousness—remains. Humans possess knowledge and speech to understand this. A story illustrates this: a professor criticized a meditating yogi, denying God. The yogi noted that a small cherry falling from a tree is harmless, whereas a large melon from such height would injure. This shows divine arrangement is good. The guru's grace is paramount, transcending physical distance. The disciple's connection is in the heart, closer than family. One should not ask the guru for things, as asking creates distance; grace is given spontaneously like a mother's milk. "All drops unite to become the water that flows. Not one drop alone; all must come together again." "God has done everything good." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

A message of health, harmony, and yogic practice for all. This is a time of global concern regarding health and impurity in the environment. Maintain cleanliness and personal hygiene. The practice of Yoga in Daily Life, including Sarvahitāsana, offers simple exercises for all, performed gently to awaken the body and improve circulation. These subtle movements can be done anywhere to regain and preserve good health. Respect all people and care for the health of family and community. Follow health guidelines and use Ayurvedic preparations like kaḍā for protection. Practice prāṇāyāma alone. Commemorate spiritual teachers and lineages through personal observance at this time. "We should all remain as one, in peace and harmony." "Every day, practice yoga. That’s called yoga, which is Yoga in Daily Life." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Returning to the inner self is the essential work of yoga and the guru. Humans work hard externally—building roads, houses, caring for creatures. This effort is good, but it neglects the inner body. Daily work on the inner self, even one or two hours, is needed. Yoga is the ancient science of the inner self. The sages made it easy and comfortable. Physical exercises differ from yoga; yoga emphasizes breath. In Haṭha Yoga, Trāṭaka is a technique using the eyes without light. The guru is like a pilot, guiding through inner darkness. Just as a pilot flies blindfolded using instruments, the guru leads within. Asking the guru for everything is not good; discernment is needed. The path involves the five sheaths: Annamaya, Prāṇamaya, Manomaya, Vijñānamaya, Ānandamaya. The guru gives meditation techniques. One can sit for five minutes or an hour and feel happy. Upon opening the eyes, a nice light is felt. This is the difference between yoga and other technologies. The prayer recited invokes the inner self and the guru. "What is yoga? Why do people practice yoga? Why do teachers design yoga practices? This is for the inner aspect of the human body, inside and out." "The Guru takes us through our inner Trāṭaka, straight ahead. Our inner guide leads us in that quiet way." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The inner flame of life is the vital energy within, distinct from physical fire. This prāṇic flame is the essence of consciousness through waking, dreaming, and deep sleep. Even in blindness, an inner light perceives through vibration and voice. When the body sleeps or tires, this light dims but retreats into the ātmā, never extinguished. The flame can appear to depart at death, yet life may linger as seen in a bird revived. One must care for this flame through practices like trāṭak and Hatha Yoga, feeding it with sustenance. Great yogis remain awake in meditation even as others sleep, navigating states of consciousness. The soul's journey continues beyond the body, like a flame moving far away. "Where the lamp is gone. And where the flame is gone. That has gone into our ātmā." "Others are awakened, and the yogīs are meditating. And others, they are sleeping. And the yogī is awakened." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The divine union of Śiva and Śakti is the fundamental principle of creation. Everything originates from the endless space, containing all five elements. From this emerged Śiva, who then manifested Śakti, the dynamic power. All existence contains both these principles within; the male holds the female energy and the female holds the male. This inner Śakti is our vital prāṇa. Through yoga, born from Śiva's movements, one can raise and unite this energy. If this power is not preserved, it dissipates. The story of Śiva's mala of skulls illustrates the consequence of separation. He guards the remains of those śaktis who were lost due to error and duality. The power must be maintained within, for Śiva and Śakti are ultimately one. "Everything, everything that is on our earth is divided into two principles." "In our body, we have the Śiva. And we have the Śakti in our body too." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic