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The soul’s departure, ancestral rites, and the path to oneness. When the soul leaves, the five elements remain, yet fire’s heat may still be there. The soul departs with the swiftness of a shooting star. In meditation, imagine that speed. A snake flashes past, leaving a line; beating the line does not bring back the snake. At the grave, the departed are not there. Traditions burn the body, scatter ashes, or offer it to birds and waters. The soul carries its karma, the subtle astral body moving instantly. All religions meet in oneness, like one sky. Ancestral ceremonies maintain balance; neglect brings disturbance to families. Pain is the evidence of life; even a sleeping fish reacts to a needle. All inflicted pain returns to the doer. There is no God; only you are that. The divine light and sound pervade everywhere through all. The holy seat transmits grace without preparation. Deep meditation reveals souls in transit. The ancient science of ancestors leads back to the One. “What are you looking for? I am not here.” “There is no God — only you are that.” Filming location: Vienna, Austria

The universe within mirrors the cosmos, and sound is the resonant power connecting all. Life passes swiftly, and we run with it. The body contains the entire universe; what is not in the cosmos is not within us. The self and the universe are one. The great Siddha spoke of Rūpa, meaning beauty and silver, representing the moon and emotion. The sun is like gold. Both reside within our Brahman. Every creature is unique, like a thumbprint, yet all share the same reality. The resonance of sound, Śabda, links everything. This resonance is a network, like a telephone cloud, connecting all without collision. If humans create such networks, why doubt God's connection? Spiritual development is your own power and interest. Guidance can be given, but you must walk the path. Words are arrows; once spoken, they do not return. Speak wisely, weighing your words. Through sound and mantra, one ascends. Knowledge is exchanged in wise company. Gossip wastes energy. The Guru's words are the key. "Eko brahma, Dvitīyo nāsti—only one is the reality, and the second is not." "Śabda is the word, your voice... the words that you speak will not come back."

Sound's resonance affects us regardless of understanding. Nāda, or divine sound, creates influence through its quality, like music from a flute or Mozart. This resonance interacts with our ten indriyas, the five organs of perception and five of action. Sound travels through air, which depends on space, connecting to the elemental body. Positive resonance heals, while negative disturbs. Ancient teachings were transmitted through voice and sound, as the Vedas are Śabda, sacred sound. This power is enduring; a remembered song or a child's presence demonstrates lasting resonance. Following one true master and path is essential, as scattered learning yields only book knowledge, not perfection. "Even if one does not understand the words of songs or bhajans, the resonance that enters our ears has a very beautiful and profound influence." "My parents are they who understand my heart, my words." Filming locations: Vape, To be determined, Hungary

The essence of spiritual life is consistent practice within a supportive community. Our tradition's bhajans contain the complete path. True progress requires personal effort, not merely listening. Association shapes habit: spiritual company fosters spirituality, while negative influences divert you. Many attend lectures but avoid practice, which is like discussing food without eating. Practice purifies karma and sustains spiritual health, just as discipline manages physical health. Without practice, initial spiritual love fades. Maintain your personal system—physical, mental, and spiritual. Life flows like a river, governed by karma and natural principles. Ultimately, success depends on following the Guru's instruction and grace. Your practice brings your benefit; neglect brings none. "Jaisā kare saṅg, vaisā lāge raṅg. With whom you associate, you will take on that habit or color." "If you eat, your stomach will be filled. So I say to you personally: please do practice, not only in class but at home too." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

Festivals reflect life's spiritual, cultural, and social dimensions, yet we have divided the one truth of God into many branches through language and politics. We must respect outer ceremonies while cultivating inner purity. Our health and lifespan are determined by our nourishment and lifestyle, not merely medicine. Āyurveda is the knowledge of life—it teaches sāttvic living through proper diet and thought, aligning us with nature. We have polluted the fundamental elements—earth, water, air—through greed, poisoning ourselves. True festivals, like the light of Dīvālī, symbolize the inner light of the soul that persists despite karma and darkness. We must purify ourselves, control our desires, and become a source of light for others, moving toward liberation. "Āyurveda is not a medicine taken as a medicine, but Āyurveda is the nourishment for the body." "Light is everywhere. That souls are God... we can do only one thing: that we pray that, O God, let me continue my path." Filming location: Vienna, Austria

Spiritual practice requires vigilance and faith to remain uncorrupted. Some individuals spread negativity like infection, causing others to fall from wisdom. Stay close to the Guru's shelter for protection, as some grains avoid being ground by staying near the mill's central pillar. Do not carry the burdens of others; those who create trouble for others bear their own karma. Your duty persists regardless of hour. Share the pure teachings without manipulation, as the fruit reveals the quality of the tree. Practice diligently and purify your own karma. "Between these two stones, played no one remained complete." "Whoever does that will suffer. Why are you crying?" Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The planetary influences and days of the week affect all beings, not just humans. Constellations and lines on the body, like those on the foot sole, indicate influences. Destructive patterns in a person can bring unrest to an entire household. The illusion of Māyā is a great cheat, depicted as a snake that silently drains one's life force. It binds beings through the three guṇas. All are caught in the cycle of existence, ground between the stones of life and death like grain in a mill. Only through sincere sādhanā and the Guru's guidance can one avoid being crushed. Before the great dissolution, Mahāpralaya, those who realize the truth merge into Brahman. The soul has no gender; duality is an illusion. One must practice diligently, love all creatures, and transcend attachment to be free from the cycle of birth and death. "Māyā is illusion. Such an illusion, that you think that is all." "Between these two stones, all are ground. Nobody remains complete." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Svara Yoga is a profound practice aligning breath with life's rhythms. For the sincere practitioner, it is a simple sadhana, yet difficult for the mere trier. This discipline reveals indications of past, present, and future. It involves understanding the flow of the Ida, Pingala, and Sushumna nadis. Daily actions—rising, stepping, eating, drinking—should harmonize with the active nostril. This alignment dispels anxiety and brings clarity. The moon's phases hold significance, connected to emotion and water. Practice cultivates automatic awareness, prolonging health and happiness. It requires sustained dedication, not short-term effort. "Svara Yoga gives indications about your whole life. It provides information about your past, what is happening in the present, and offers indications for the future." "Eat when the right nostril is flowing... When you drink water, let the left nostril flow." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Yoga requires strict discipline and practice to succeed. Announcements are made, but discipline is not followed. Special seating should not exist; everyone should rotate. Sannyāsīs are not exempt and must also work, like cleaning the garden. Work with the earth is essential for health and is a form of worship, yet many avoid it. Obsessive cleaning wastes water. Artificial nail coatings are harmful chemicals. The body is primary, and we have damaged it by distancing ourselves from nature. The ashram's pure environment supports health. Food that tastes good is often unhealthy, and vice versa, as the body's organs struggle with poor nourishment. Yoga integrates diet, exercise, and connection with nature, like tending a tree. Discipline in eating less improves meditation and practice. The recent group meditation was deep and successful. Practice must always begin with the left nostril, the lunar channel governing mind and emotion, to avoid imbalance and harm. Negative emotions like anger primarily damage oneself. Instructions must be checked for correctness. Those with physical limitations should have proper seating. The body is a temple and practice should be comfortable, not torturous. "Yoga is successful only if you have discipline." "Yoga will be successful through your karma yoga." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The soul's journey after death is governed by divine justice. Upon death, every being faces judgment by Yamarāja, the lord of death, and Dharmarāja, the lord of righteousness. Yamarāja's messengers retrieve souls, often involving struggle for those attached to life. Modern medicine can prolong the body's function, but the soul's departure is ultimately dictated by karma. Good deeds—kindness, humility, and non-violence—lead souls to Dharmarāja's compassionate judgment. Conversely, harmful actions, especially killing animals, lead to severe karmic retribution administered by Yamarāja. All actions are counted; there is no forgiveness, only the inevitable consequence of one's deeds. The spiritual path requires protecting all life and acting with universal love, as every thought and deed is ultimately known. "Karma kīye jā, phala dega bhagavān. You should go ahead and do your good karma. And the fruits of that will be given by God." "There is no forgiveness. That is this." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Sound and its resonance, nāda, are a profound spiritual path. Sound and color generate immense energy affecting the body. Rāga means resonance, but also implies attachment and duality. This sound is Nāda Yoga. One must understand it; otherwise, it is merely noise. An instrument is holy and must be treated with great respect, like a delicate child. A group of musicians performed complex rāgas in a village, but all the farmers left, unable to understand. Only an old grandmother remained, crying. They thought she appreciated their music, but she cried because she believed they would die from a disease that killed her goats. Understanding requires an awakened heart. That endless, anāhat resonance alone can elevate consciousness. Mastering an instrument takes years of dedicated practice; the instrument becomes your guide. One must pray to Sarasvatī, the goddess of knowledge. Your own body is the primary instrument; care for your voice and vocal cords. True understanding is rare. "Who does not understand, then it’s okay—it is some kind of noise. But who can understand? And nāda—only when your heart awakens." "Your instrument is your guide, not you being a guide of the instrument. So, learn; otherwise, don’t humiliate the instrument." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Yoga requires holistic knowledge of practices like āsana and of natural remedies. Specific postures like Sarvāṅgāsana benefit the entire body, especially the thyroid, spine, and circulation. Viparītakaraṇī Mudrā aids digestion and prevents constipation when performed correctly, such as on an empty stomach. However, these inverted poses must be avoided by those with high eye pressure, for whom cold compresses are advised. Our deep knowledge of natural herbs and plants for healing has been lost. A story illustrates a yogī cured of cancer by a plant that spoke to him after twelve years. We possess powerful local flora, like European honey or acacia, which can be nectar or poison depending on use. This parallels modern food, where pesticides and poor cooking knowledge cause harm. Cooking is a vital science, and traditional knowledge, often innate in women, is essential for health. Yoga must be practiced gently, without competition, tailored to the individual. Personal practice like prāṇāyāma is crucial, yet grace can also bring benefit. We must purify body and mind through sādhanā. "Similarly, with yoga. People try to make those postures which you think, 'Wow!' How will your grandmother come for yoga?" "So, do you want to break the bones of others? Or do you give them a healthy body?" Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Anuṣṭhāna is a dedicated spiritual practice undertaken for a specific purpose. One makes a saṅkalpa, a promise to oneself, for spiritual development, health, success, or family harmony. It is often performed for the well-being of one's spouse, fostering oneness and understanding in the household. The practice extends to praying for good crops and rain, offering the first harvest to God as a blessing. True harmony is living as one body, like two rivers merging into a single ocean. Modern life often forgets this, with prayers sometimes seeking separation rather than unity. The core purpose is to pray for the happiness and peace of all creatures, not just humans. This includes animals and birds who suffer from habitat loss. The practice involves austerity, but tolerance is needed for those with physical difficulties. The essence is an inner feeling from the heart for universal welfare. "Marriage means merge; it’s like two rivers entering one ocean." "Sarve bhavantu sukhinaḥ. All should be happy." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The soul's journey is determined by karma, the law of action and reaction, as it moves through the five sheaths of being. The physical body dissolves at death, but the soul continues, viewing its accumulated actions. This karma, like a boomerang, returns to its source. The soul is identical in all beings, from an elephant to a bacterium. Our current actions, performed with discernment, shape our future course. Liberation from the cycle is possible through spiritual practice, which can purify karmic inheritances. One's good consciousness can free generations. "Where there is action, there will be a reaction. And where there is a reaction, there will be another action." "The soul is the same. Whether it is in an elephant, a big shark, or a small bacterium, the soul is the same." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Yoga in Daily Life is a unifying light spreading globally. This system connects East and West, now reaching China. The initial journey faced obstacles, as prevalent yoga there focuses on gymnastic feats, not inner strength and stress relief. A student from China shares her challenging journey to Europe, driven by a strong desire to meet the spiritual family. She describes a society often focused on money and fame, where many lack faith and share a reluctance to open their hearts. The practice teaches sharing love and overcoming personal isolation. The teaching emphasizes that true yoga is a holistic science for body, mind, and spirit, distinct from mere acrobatics. Practice with discipline, such as Agniṣār Kriyā, to harness inner power. Connect with Mother Earth by walking barefoot and working with the soil, as she provides healing energy. Protect nature and understand that destroying forests and harming animals ultimately leads to self-destruction. True protection of others ensures your own safety. "Our yoga relieves stress, brings deep relaxation, and builds inner strength." "I feel that our Yoga in Daily Life system... is the best thing that has happened to me." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Haṭha Yoga practices purify the body and awaken energy to support all spiritual paths. Aspirants seek happiness and health, finding a primary yoga path according to their nature—Karma, Bhakti, Rāja, or Jñāna—yet all paths are interconnected. A strong, healthy body is essential, cultivated through Haṭha Yoga's cleansing techniques. These include Neti for the head, Nauli and Agnisāra Kriyā for digestive fire, and Kapālabhāti to awaken the brain. Śaṅkha Prakṣālana is a profound intestinal cleanse using warm salt water and specific movements, requiring proper guidance. It purifies the entire system, leading to lightness and improved digestion. Following the cleanse, one eats simple, sāttvic food like kicharī to restore the body. This practical work on health supports a life of service and spiritual practice. "Without Bhakti, we cannot do Karma Yoga. Without Jñāna Yoga, you can’t do Bhakti Yoga." "Śaṅkha Prakṣālana is not only the emptying of the whole intestine; it is a purifying, a washing only with that which we have from nature: water and sea salt and movement." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The foundation of practice is essential, regardless of one's level. The complete system of yoga begins with basic exercises, which are more beneficial than advanced postures. Even advanced practitioners must regularly return to foundational practices for proper preparation and health. The science of prāṇāyāma also requires starting from the beginning each time, progressing gradually like gears in a car. Many use terms like Aṣṭāṅga Yoga or Haṭha Yoga without practicing their true, scriptural meanings, which creates confusion. Authentic progress requires following one complete path with its principles, not mixing methods. Theory alone is insufficient; practical application is what fulfills. "The first and second parts of Yoga in Daily Life are more beneficial than advanced postures." "Tons of theory is nothing, a gram of practice." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The essence of learning is not in theory but in practice and direct transmission from a master. Tons of theory cannot compare to a gram of practice. You gain knowledge from lectures, but retention is low; one may only remember ten percent. True understanding requires concentration, which is fleeting for the modern mind. Stories are the best vehicle for teaching, as they are stored in memory and intellect. For effective learning, condense any lecture into a few key points and weave them into a personal story. This technique, called uparvari, surpasses computer-like memorization. The ultimate knowledge comes from sitting close to a master, which is the meaning of Upaniṣad. The master holds the key to this knowledge—a master key that unlocks deeper understanding. This key is not given to all disciples; it requires permission and readiness. Do not judge your master, as ego prevents true learning. External talk and literature are like a coconut; you cannot know the inner condition. Be careful with your promises and your mind. "Tons of theory cannot be compared with a gram of practice." "If you can’t understand the stories, then you will not understand the whole subject." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Harmony and sādhanā begin by mastering the present moment. The past is gone and the future is not here; dwelling on either wastes the precious now. Modern distractions, especially mobile phones, isolate individuals and fracture family connection, teaching a life of solitary desire. This fosters an ego where one expects service from others but offers none, turning life into a hell of personal demands. Disappointment and conflict arise primarily from unmet expectations, not real issues. True harmony requires dissolving the "I" in conversation, focusing on the other person. A disciplined practice is to daily review and release new ties, while affirming "I am not the body." Dharma, not desire for wealth or pleasure, is the foundation for elevating consciousness and achieving freedom. Ultimately, contentment comes from wanting nothing more than what is already given. "Life is nothing but a set of desires keeping me enclosed." "When I am important, life is gone. It is hell. When you are important, life is heaven." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The mind is the central sheath governing life. Our being is a replica of Brahman, composed of five elemental sheaths. The Anandamaya Kośa handles the Vijñānamaya Kośa, which indirectly handles the Manomaya Kośa. These three function together inseparably. The mind is the house of desires, representing Puruṣa, while desires represent Śakti or Māyā. All activity is Māyā. Modern education develops the body and intellect but neglects the emotional and spiritual planes, making relationships poor. A woman traditionally embodies heart qualities, but when she also cultivates only intellect, the marital bond suffers as it becomes a conflict of two hot intellects. No person is inherently good or bad; these are perceptions for which we pay. Desires arise from past karma or present thought, yet personal desire is powerless over life's major events. We must perform karma honestly without attachment to the fruit. Ānanda, or bliss, is the core desire and resides within the mind. True devotion, where hearts merge, leads to Brahman. Controlling the mind and senses makes every activity an offering. The soul is identical in all; only the bodily roles differ. Competing with these natural roles invites suffering. "Our mind is made from the moon. The Vijñānamaya Kośa, our intelligence, comes from the sun." "If I leave it to you to give me a calendar of your day as per your desire—how you want to live—see what happens." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The soul is the sixteen-fold Puruṣa resting at the center of the five sheaths, and inner sound—silence itself—is the direct path to realize it. The soul is not any of the sheaths: food, prāṇa, mind, intellect, or bliss. At the core of these coverings abides the Ṣoḍaśī Puruṣa, a sixteen-characteristic being. In the beginning, only darkness and the substance Brahma pervaded existence. Through śakti, a Bindu emerged—the first form with center and periphery, called Avyakta Puruṣa. This Avyakta Puruṣa bears five characteristics: ānanda, vijñāna, manas, prāṇa, and vāk. From it arises the eternal Akṣara Puruṣa with five more: Brahmā, Viṣṇu, Indra, Agni, Soma. The perishable world, Kṣara Puruṣa, manifests through their mortal counterparts: prāṇa, āpa, vāk, an, and nāda. These fifteen, with the original Brahma at the center, form the soul’s sixteen-fold nature. The individual mind is but a reflection of the one Manas in the Avyakta Puruṣa. The universe divides at the sun: above is immortal, below mortal, the sun being the heart. So too the heart moves either upward through higher sheaths toward enlightenment or outward to sense objects. The highest sound is silence, Parā, communicating without words. Mantra is a body of sound; its soul is reached by directing intention with synchronized breath, mind, and heart. Climb the ladder of mantra step by step, dropping identification with body, breath, and thought. Theory without practice is empty; the truth lies within. “Silence is the sound. That is the highest level of sound, Parā, the quiet.” “Mantra is this ladder; we have to climb up step by step and keep dropping the unwanted things, the worldly issues, behind.” Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Kriyā Anuṣṭhāna is a regenerative practice akin to Kāya Kalpa, renewing the body and spirit. Practicing collectively provides mutual energy and support, preventing the isolation and difficulty of solitary practice. This process purifies the body's five elements. The natural environment, such as a meadow with an old tree, radiates vital energy that complements the practice. The body requires internal space and tolerance in its joints, maintained through exercise and diet. Impurities from dead tissues and improper food cause disease; purification comes through prāṇāyāma, fasting, and herbal soups. Consuming pure ghee from specific cows is advised over other fats, and massaging a cow can balance circulation. Natural methods, like using earth to clean teeth, are superior to modern products. The practice cleanses the body, thoughts, and mind completely. "Kriyā Anuṣṭhāna is like what we call regenerating. It is like Kāya Kalpa." "In this small seed, you can carry this whole tree. It will grow." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The human soul seeks direction amidst universal stress, which persists from childhood through old age despite our efforts. We are like a thirsty horse frightened by the noise of a water pump; to drink, we must accept the noise. Our spiritual thirst must be quenched within the world's clamor. Time is an unstoppable reality, and individual karma is an inescapable truth that guides our journey. Good and bad actions create impressions upon the soul. The mind and its desires bind us, as illustrated by the transformations of Vālmīki and Tulsīdās. Liberation requires dedicated practice without proclaiming spiritual attainments, for such claims dissipate power. We must walk the path with humility, performing our duties while maintaining spiritual focus. "Time will not wait for us. It does not matter who is who." "Karma goes with us like the shadow of our body." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The grandparents of the forest teach us about karma and the world's balance. Vegetation is essential for life, and ancient trees are loving grandparents. Good karma from non-violence leads to Svarga Loka, a temporary heaven. Bad karma from harming creatures leads to Naraka Loka. Liberation comes only through the guru's grace. Human actions are destroying the earth's equilibrium. Digging for resources creates hollow spaces and allows water in, making the planet unstable. This invites cataclysm where all will be lost. Spiritual people may depart beforehand. One must cease harming all creatures, including animals, and live with prayer and non-violence to alter this course. "Good karma that you didn’t eat meat, you didn’t kill any animals, you didn’t kill any humans. Then you come to the heaven." "Eating meat, you have to pay back. That’s it." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

A clear life goal is essential to quiet the mind and make existence fruitful. Without purpose, one lives like the dead. The mind is constantly agitated by sensory desires, like waves. To clear it, one must have a definite aim, just as a traveler focuses only on the road to their destination. This goal is like a seed that desires to become a tree. To grow, the seed must be buried and sacrifice its own form; it cannot eat its own fruit. Similarly, to create and achieve, one must sacrifice self-interest. You have the right to perform action but not to claim its fruit, as the process of creation is unknown. The life force that then works is like the prāṇa of a guru or parent, working for others. Life's pursuits are understood through the four goals: the body seeks wealth (artha), the mind seeks desire (kāma), intellect applies wisdom (dharma) to balance them, leading the soul to liberation (mokṣa). These faculties are tools for the soul. Liberation is freedom from desires, which bind the heart. Happiness and unhappiness are interrelated; running from one means missing the other. The wise remain steady in both, for God is remembered most in adversity. By mastering dharma, artha, and kāma, one approaches desirelessness and finds lasting peace. "Do your part, but do not expect the fruits." "Mokṣa is just being free from desires, nothing else." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Wisdom flows like a river, ever-renewing. You cannot dip twice in the same water, but the flow returns fresh. If the butter of past masters is gone, the cow remains; feed it with love and you get endless milk. The source of wisdom is within, given by the guru. When the master speaks, it rains nourishment. The true master speaks from within, not from notes. The body is limited, the soul limitless. Like an aeroplane, the wheels are left behind when the flight takes off. Expand your wings beyond sadness. A seeker dreamt of a book, found it, and met the master; with one glance he fell into trance and realized the Lord. Realization comes when the soul’s time arrives. The human body is a precious tool; mere eating and drinking is animalistic. What we learn is a handful of sand next to the vast Himalayas of knowledge. Within the body lies the science of kundalini, energy centers with resonances. Each letter of the alphabet is a divine energy residing within. This resonance awakens like a swan stretching its wings, but God hid it to prevent misuse. "Makhan khāyā to kyā huā, dhenu hamāre pās, charā ḍālo prem kā, do din aur rāt." "Esā Merā Sadguru Andar Bole." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The gathering welcomes distinguished guests and emphasizes the shared pursuit of knowledge through yoga, which transcends physical practice to harmonize the mortal body and immortal soul. We honor our lineage and welcome all present, including a renowned scholar of the Vedas. Human intellect is superior but requires teaching. Despite societal influences, few understand all humanity. We must concentrate on the Jīvātmā. Yoga is the supreme science for humans, extending beyond postures and breath. This work has spread globally over decades, with seeds now sprouting. The path requires selfless surrender. A seed must bury itself and forget its own life to become a tree that bears fruit for society. Our dialogue aims to elevate life through understanding karma and our true nature. "Yoga is the science for humans, not merely āsanas and prāṇāyāma, but something beyond." "Every seed has only one dream: that I should become a big tree. I should bear a lot of fruit for society." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Spiritual discipline guides one from ignorance to enlightenment. Human life is a rare opportunity among countless life forms. Animals possess innate discipline, but humans are given specific principles—conduct, thought, diet, and recreation—to cultivate goodness and occupy the mind positively. These rules, including fasting and observing holy days, were established by sages to prevent negative actions. Every action creates a corresponding reaction, good or bad. By following these disciplined observances, known as saṃskāras, one progresses spiritually. Without such discipline, one remains bound to the cycle of karma and rebirth. The goal is to become absorbed in the formless, eternal Brahman. "God knows everything, does He not? God knows what you will say, what you will do." "Where there is action, there will be reaction. Good action yields good reaction. Bad action yields bad reaction." Filming location: Jaipur, Rajasthan, India

The Guru is the supreme reality and the root of all spiritual practice. Liberation comes only through the Guru's grace. A person cannot truly live or progress without a guide. The first gurus are the parents, who impart the foundational education in the lap. The school teacher is also a guru. Anyone who imparts knowledge, whether teaching a skill or a scripture, fulfills that role. The celebration of Guru Pūrṇimā honors this principle of guiding light. One must return to the Guru's teachings to preserve dharma and discipline. The essential education begins at home; without it, children go astray. Home and traditional nourishment are also vital, for food prepared with care is divine and sustains health. "The meaning of guru is to lead from darkness to light." "Without a guru, a person cannot truly live or progress further."

The Guru is the light dispelling darkness, the movement from ignorance to knowledge. In this world, one cannot survive without a Guru, which is any source of knowledge, including learning to cook. Today, many cannot cook at home. Educated women, who have the capacity to bring peace, sometimes develop arrogance, refusing to cook due to ego, leading to reliance on restaurants. The food from a mother, who nourishes a child from the womb, is divine prasad. One must learn to cook at home themselves. Cooking is a master, and you must become that master and teach your children. Do not put children in nursery school and do not get food from restaurants. Cook yourself; it will be cheap and good. "‘Gu’ is darkness, and ‘Ru’ is the light. It is that light which dispels darkness." "The mother who gives nutrition to the baby from inside the womb... that mother’s food is divine food, it is prasād." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

Haṭha Yoga is the essential, foundational path encompassing all others. You cannot proceed without Haṭha Yoga. Bhakti Yoga is also Haṭha Yoga inside, for you must maintain unwavering devotion despite emotional waves. Most devotion is selfish and unstable, rising and falling with desires. True devotion must grow constantly, like an airplane ascending smoothly from the runway. It is a test of purity and constancy. The story of the crow and swan illustrates this: the noisy, changeable crow represents fickle devotion, while the silent, soaring swan represents steady ascent. Real devotion requires a pure heart and readiness to surrender completely. The tale of the young girl Karmabai demonstrates this forceful love: she insisted the deity eat her offering, and through her unwavering conviction, it did. Karma Yoga is similarly challenging. Thus, all paths are included within Haṭha Yoga. "Bhakti yoga cannot be successful without haṭha yoga. And then it must be what we call the real devotion." "God needs that kind of love... it is the love that is the oneness." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

Trāṭaka is concentration on a single point to master the mind. These are among the six Haṭha Yoga techniques. True concentration means the mental modifications become still, like a bird standing motionless on one leg to catch a fish. The object of focus must be unmoving, such as a stone, a marked spot, or a steady flame. Gaze at the chosen point without moving the eyelids for a short duration, then close the eyes to observe the afterimage. Do not concentrate on this inner vision or it will vanish. Practice only in a still environment to avoid a restless flame. Incorrect practice can harm the eyesight. This training improves concentration and vision, leading towards meditation. It is a high technique but requires careful, patient practice without haste. "Trataka means concentration on one point." "The training is to not concentrate on that inner flame. Otherwise, it will disappear."

The wisdom of natural remedies and the true path of a Hatha Yogi are shared. Neem leaf powder can heal stubborn wounds quickly. Babool fruit soaked in water helps with glandular issues after a certain age. Neem seeds ground into a paste strengthen hair roots. A true Hatha Yogi renounces laziness completely, for laziness is the tamas guna, a python-like state. The yogi practices techniques like Nauli and Agni Sara Kriya to awaken the digestive fire, ensuring health and preventing diseases like diabetes. The body must be kept clean through practices like fasting and cleansing. Garlic is beneficial for the heart, liver, and cleansing gases, contrary to some teachings. The Agni Sara Kriya is demonstrated for digestion and vitality. "My father is 90 years old... I gave him neem powder... in the morning, the wound was completely closed." "The biggest enemy of the human is laziness. Where there is laziness, there is tamas guṇa." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

Hatha Yoga is a discipline of alignment and harmony that begins with life itself. Its principles apply from infancy, where correct physical support prevents pain like a displaced collarbone, to the natural care shown by elders and animals. True discipline is universal, required in all work and life. Hatha Yoga is not merely exercise; it requires endurance and a calm nervous system. Techniques include conscious breathing and natural remedies like the neem tree, which purifies and strengthens. Ayurveda is the science of life, using plants—roots, herbs, and leaves—without harm. A Hatha yogi lives as one with nature, drawing healing prana from trees and surrendering to natural law, which offers more than any hospital. "Discipline is not only for the yogīs. Discipline is for all animals. And even the trees have a discipline." "A Hatha yogī is one with nature, and he is surrendering to nature." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

Yoga is the singular union of the individual soul with the Supreme. It is Ādi Anādi, beginningless and endless. The eternal space contains consciousness, called cetan. Yoga is the harmonizing, balancing, and uniting of these principles into oneness. This union is between Jīvātmā, the individual soul, and Paramātmā, the Supreme Soul. The purpose of all yoga paths is to achieve this. Haṭha Yoga requires strict discipline, Kāyā Sādhana, to balance the body and mind. A true Haṭha Yogī forges their own path like a lion, not following the common road. They require purification, as energy transfers between people like an infection, disrupting meditation and clarity. The yogī must protect their energy and not change their determined course, even against opposing winds. Achieving this balance leads to liberation. "Yoga means the balance. Harmonizing, balancing, and uniting." "A Haṭha yogī doesn't walk only on that. It will make its own practice on sādhanā." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

The topic is the Haṭha Yogī’s supreme power and divine grace. A real Haṭha Yogī is the greatest one, needing not long for brahmajñāna. Such a yogī commands adoration and respect in the whole universe. The Haṭha Yogī must master all ten indriyas, both jñānendriyas and karmendriyas. Nourishment is controlled: if food comes, accept it; if not, go without. The yogī remains beyond heat and cold. Many qualities define a Haṭha Yogī. To become one, a great many things must be renounced. A true Haṭha Yogī sees other humans as worms in the world. All powers of the universe are held by such a one. Even Brahmā, Viṣṇu, and Śiva are not cared for. When Śiva and Pārvatī encountered a Haṭha Yogī cooking on a funeral pyre, Pārvatī urged Śiva to offer comfort. The yogī refused any gift and told Śiva to go away. Śiva obeyed, saying even he cannot argue with a Haṭha Yogī. Such a yogī is rare, an Avatāra of Śiva himself. Haṭha Yoga purifies the five kośas through kriyās: Netī, Dhautī, Bastī, Naulī, Trāṭaka, Kapālabhātī, prāṇāyāma, and kuṇḍalinī. Through purification, siddhis arise—passing through rock, like Alakhpurījī. Devpurījī once cut away his own flesh with an axe and healed completely overnight. The glance of a purified yogī bestows immense grace. "If you become a Haṭha Yogī, you are the greatest one. If you become that real Haṭha Yogī, you need not long for brahmajñāna." "Śiva said, 'Yogīrāj, ask something. Without giving, I will not go.' The Haṭha Yogī replied, 'If you want to give me something, then go away from here.'" Filming location: Vép, Hungary

The path of yoga begins with prayer, right conduct, and purification. Prayer serves physical, mental, and spiritual well-being and always brings positive influence. Yoga is meant for householders and workers, not only for renunciates. The fire of yoga burns all sins. True practice starts with four principles: ācāra (behavior), vichāra (thinking), āhāra (diet), and vihāra (company). Good behavior expresses self-respect without ego. Positive thinking means cultivating pure thoughts. Diet shapes speech: as the liquid drunk, so the words spoken. Company influences character; negative association leads to negative traits. Never enter a house lacking welcome, respect, or love in the eyes. Discipline is essential for success. The human has five sheaths: physical, energy, mental, intellectual, and bliss. All diseases originate from the bliss sheath and descend through knowledge, mind, and energy into the body. Purification must therefore address these subtle layers. The five elements are polluted, but a yogī thrives by purifying mind and body. The mind travels instantly and must be controlled. Thoughts are known only to oneself and God, so mental purification is vital. “Yogaḥ karmasu kauśalam.” “Jaisā pīye pānī, vaisī bole bānī.” Filming location: Vép, Hungary

Overcoming fear and practicing sādhanā in the shelter of Satguru is the teaching. All in this hall are equally receiving the blessings of the holy ones. Absorb spiritual energy like bathing in a divine ocean. Leave worldly gossip outside. These days purify qualities unconducive to spirituality. Fear must be cast out. Ghosts and magic do not exist. Astrology is only mathematics; do not let planetary positions frighten you. A boy captured by a ghost learned from God that he was protected. He beat the ghost and walked free. No one can liberate another in ten days. Such promises are empty. Live normally, love your parents and friends, do your job, practice mantra and kriyās. One day you will reach Brahmaloka. The Guru protects always. Eat well, practice yoga, and the body will be fine. Do not worry about bones disappearing; it is natural. "There is no ghost, no magic; no one can attack you with magic." "Terī Satguru Rākhelāj—the Gurudev will protect us." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

Modern health suffers from a lost connection to natural food and cooking. Most physical and mental unwellness stems from poor diet and heart. Commercial foods like bread contain unknown, harmful ingredients such as feather powder and hair. Humanity's great mistake is forgetting how to cook and use nature's bounty, like medicinal trees. People discard beneficial plants, such as the babul tree, which can cure many ailments. They chase artificial, advertised foods devoid of life force, or prāṇa. True nourishment requires learning to properly prepare vegetables with correct spices. Return to home cooking, abandon junk food, and use natural ingredients to ensure health. "Eighty-six percent are not healthy because the heart and the diet are not good." "Eighty percent of diseases in women can be cured through only this babul." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

This final evening reflects on the journey within the coach of the body. We celebrated Guru Pūrṇimā and held Kriyā Yoga initiations. The destination is one, though paths differ. All scriptural knowledge exists within you. The human body contains all worlds and suns; self-realization is an inner search. Theory without practice is insufficient; understanding must change your inner self. Early life should be for learning alone, free from desires and distractions. This is the stage of Brahmacarya, where one's focus is on the Supreme. Modern distractions, like certain toys or fearful experiences in childhood, can shape consciousness negatively. Life's stages traditionally progress from student to householder to retiree, with dispassion being key for renunciation. The inner instruments of the body produce sacred sound, Nāda, leading to Brahman. "All is visible in this coach of the human body." "Tons of theory is nothing compared to a gram of practice." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

The Mahāmṛtyuñjaya Mantra is a tool for liberation from attachment and fear of death. Chant it daily, focusing awareness through the body's energy centers. It seeks a painless separation from the body, like a ripe fruit detaching from its vine. We are deeply attached to this body, acting from fear, which is a necessary protection for creation's balance. Yet, the soul leaves all pain behind at death. Our life is a transient journey, often spent earning only to spend on the body's upkeep. The stated goal is to reach the infinite, though many fear its emptiness. Spiritual practices like mantras are questioned if they do not reduce attachment. What is often sought is mere wellness, a selfish comfort equated with laziness, not the austerity of true practice. The negative qualities within us may flee from the Guru's word, but complete, permanent removal is doubted, as stories illustrate our inability to fully surrender when tested. The practice often remains superficial. "O Lord, just as a ripe melon or a cucumber separates from the vine without any suffering, so too, O Lord God, let me be liberated from this world." "But are you sure that from Guru Vakya you will forever remove these things? No, no." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

Perseverance in spiritual practice is essential, and the inner self is the sovereign of the human vehicle. Maintain a single target on the path to achieve it; without focus, one feels emptiness and anger. A practitioner, after twenty-four years without perceived experiences, considered abandoning his practice. Observing an ant repeatedly fail yet succeed in carrying a grain of rice up a tree taught him never to give up. The body is a coach; the ten indriyas are its powerful horses, controlled by the mind. Within this coach resides the king, the Ātmā, which is formless and ever-awakened. Viveka, or discernment, is the essential advisor to this king. If viveka is absent, thieves like desire and anger enter and destroy the vehicle. The guru's word is the arrow that drives these thieves away. "For 24 years I’m practicing, but I don’t have any experiences." "Ātmā is Nirākāra: Nirākāra means formless." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

The human body is a wondrous coach given by God. This physical form is a mobile house pulled by ten horses: the five senses of knowledge and the five senses of action. These indriyas must be trained and controlled by the intellect and mind. A pure mind filled with good thoughts provides the inner light of knowledge. One must search within the Self, not externally. Cherish this human birth among 8.4 million life forms. Live with clarity, peace, and non-harm, creating peace in the world. Practice yoga and good actions. Understand that desires drive activity, but do not be enslaved by them. All creatures are beautifully different. Maintain a vegetarian lifestyle to avoid causing suffering. Destiny waits patiently, but forgiveness is paramount. The soul is cared for by God and seeks a comfortable vehicle. "My brothers, my coach is wonderful." "Search within you. Oh, my friend, where are you searching for me?" Filming location: Vép, Hungary

The straight path of Kriyā requires strict discipline and rejects spiritual fantasy. Kriyā Yoga is the sure and safe path, beginning and continuing with discipline. Practitioners often start with devotion but slowly neglect the practice, confusing temporary discomfort during intense practice with a flaw in the technique. The discomfort is part of adjustment. Those who remain steadfast see fruits; those who deviate are lost. Many teach without realization, leading others astray into psychic dreams of deities and angels, which is a dangerous distraction. The human body is the divine temple, the Annamaya Kośa, and must be kept clean. True religion is realizing the relation between the individual soul and the Supreme Soul. Fanaticism, whether religious or scientific, is ignorance. World peace comes from accepting our diverse neighbors. Study the chakras sincerely; do not seek shortcuts or confuse authentic teachings with commercialized tantra. Practice Kriyā faithfully without teaching others prematurely. "Yoga begins with discipline and continues by following discipline." "Religion means the relation; realizing the relation of ātmā to Paramātmā." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

Our food choices, from potatoes to meat, are entangled with health, karma, and the difficulty of living purely in this age. Potatoes are often unhealthy due to pesticides and chemicals absorbed into the earth, which can take over a decade to purify. Many oils, like refined or cottonseed oil, are harmful and contribute to disease. Modern wheat has excessive gluten. The widespread consumption of meat creates collective sin and karma, stemming from the breeding, selling, and torturing of animals. In this Kali Yuga, we are often forced or tricked into consuming animal products unknowingly, through items like bread or oil. Our weakness and greed, along with market forces making meat cheap, drive this. The solution is to seek organic, local produce like good olive oil, and to diversify our diet with grains, beans, and preserved vegetables instead of relying on potatoes and junk food. We must relearn ancestral preservation methods. Ultimately, some advanced beings show it is possible to live beyond physical food, drawing energy directly from the sun or divine sources. "Sin is that which creatures, beautiful creatures, are there... torturing them, what they call halal, is a pain; the pain is the sin." "When we innocently eat something, and then God will say, 'You also ate,' and I will say, 'No.'" Filming location: Vép, Hungary

Sādhana, or spiritual practice, rests on two pillars: the changeable physical practice and the permanent spiritual practice. Our physical practice must adapt to our changing age and condition. While yoga āsanas like śīrṣāsana benefit everyone by improving circulation and health, the ultimate goal is not mere longevity but a contented life. Modern life generates stress and endless desire, which destroys contentment. Accumulating possessions only multiplies sorrows. True happiness, or sukha, is found not in external things but in inner śāntoṣa, or contentment. This contentment is cultivated through steady spiritual practice, primarily mantra. Your mantra is the unwavering pillar that purifies consciousness and leads to perfection, regardless of your beliefs. Do not abandon this practice, for it protects you and brings peace. The physical practice supports the body, but the spiritual practice of mantra and devotion is the essential, unchanging path. "Śāntoṣī nārśada sukhi, who is always content, is always happy." "As many things we have, that many sorrows we have." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

Perfection in any discipline, including yoga, requires lifelong practice and unwavering commitment. Yoga begins with discipline. A dancer who stops practicing loses their skill. A trained horse forgets its dance without constant rehearsal. Many neglect their spiritual exercise. Practice makes perfect; neglect destroys perfection. Many seek health through various means yet remain ill because they lack sustained practice. True practice is a lifelong endeavor. Arjuna practiced archery ceaselessly, day and night, to become the best. His focus was singular: he saw only the target's eye. Another student, Eklavya, practiced alone in the forest with unwavering devotion to a statue of his chosen teacher. Through relentless practice, he achieved supreme skill. The master had promised Arjuna he would be the best. To resolve this conflict of dharma, Eklavya, when asked for a guru's fee, sacrificed his thumb without hesitation, honoring his teacher's word. Therefore, discipline is essential. From tomorrow, be punctual for practice. Eat moderately to maintain energy for discipline. Purify the inner instruments through practice. "O son of Kuntī, practice, practice, practice." "Give me your right thumb."

Yoga is the integrated practice of the inner faculty, antaḥkaraṇa. Modern understanding is often limited to physical postures, but yoga encompasses deeper principles. Patañjali’s Aṣṭāṅga Yoga presents eight limbs—yama, niyama, āsana, prāṇāyāma, pratyāhāra, dhāraṇā, dhyāna, samādhi—which must be practiced together daily, not separately. Like a dish requires all spices combined to be tasteful, these limbs form a complete practice. True meditation, dhyāna, is sustained awareness, not thinking of other matters. The inner faculty consists of four components: manas (mind), buddhi (intellect), citta (consciousness), and ahaṃkāra (ego). These must be mastered and purified. Weakness arises from attachment, creating duality in perception. When these are purified, all mental fluctuations fall away, leading to meditative stability. One must observe these inner principles constantly to achieve this state. "Yoga is not only āsana and prāṇāyāma." "When manas, buddhi, citta, and ahaṅkāra are purified, then we are in meditation."

The path to spiritual completeness is taken step by step. The aim is self-realization, to reach the divine light within. One must focus on this ultimate aim, yet not miss the path by focusing only on the end. Progress requires knowing your present situation clearly. Identify a single weakness and take a vow to cultivate its opposite quality. Transformation happens gradually through persistent practice, not by jumping ahead. The Guru provides tools and guidance, but the work must be done by oneself. True growth comes from doing, not merely listening or reading. We are all connected divine souls on the same journey. Spread love through awareness and simple acts of kindness. At life's end, the essential question will be what you did for others. Shine your light by example, not by forcing others. "Don’t expect that in this life you will realize God. It can be, but don’t expect it. We have to go only step by step and put all our energy inside." "At the end of our life, God will not ask you how many big books you read... But you know what He will ask? What have you done for others?"

The culture of reverence sees divinity in all creation, making every day a sacred festival. Ancient India was a vast land with one original tradition. Its culture is rooted in nature, venerating the moon, sun, stars, animals, and elements like water and earth. The five elements—space, air, fire, water, earth—are the Pañcadevatā, five goddesses that sustain life. Disrespecting them brings illness. Our body and the world are made of these. We possess ten indriyas: five for knowledge and five for action. As we age, our capacity for action weakens, but our capacity for knowledge can grow. True wisdom balances intellectual knowledge with spiritual heart. A story illustrates this: a scientist mocks a meditator, questioning God's design of large fruit on small vines. A small berry falls on the scientist's head, and the yogi notes that if a large melon fell, it would be fatal, revealing a divine wisdom beyond dry intellect. Therefore, every day is a day of worship, a Guru Pūrṇimā, where we recognize the divine in everything. "Every day is a new day. Every day, someone has a birthday. And every day of the month has a particular event or festival." "Every day is a Guru Pūrṇimā... every day is the Dīvālī. Every seven days is a festival." Filming location: Vép, Hungary