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Meditation is the key

Wellness is the harmonious balance of body, mind, and soul. Vāstu Śāstra aligns our environment with cosmic energy for harmony. Our being is composed of five layers, or kośas: the physical body of nourishment, the energy body, the mental body, the intellectual body, and the bliss body. The mind is a reflection of immense speed and power that cannot be controlled or killed; desire persists from cradle to grave. Yoga is the scientific practice to awaken awareness and achieve this balance. It requires daily morning practice in a small space with fresh air. Sound and vibration are foundational; our body is created from cosmic resonance. Specific sounds like "A," "U," and "M" correspond to energy centers, or chakras, and can release tension, heal glands like the thyroid, and purify the nervous system. Chanting "OM" integrates the five bodies and clears stress by directing vibration to the brain. "Your mind cannot be killed because your desire is still there." "Yoga is a science of body, mind, and soul." Filming location: New York, USA

Chantiing A-U-M and Kundalini Shakti

This temple is a sacred cave of diamonds, a center of divine energy for meditation and Vedic culture. Its establishment required great effort over time, facing obstacles as all good works do. This Vedic culture transforms individual impressions into human character, guiding one to a good path. Most people pass by such places unaware, but those who enter receive the diamonds of wisdom and reality. Modern education provides knowledge for worldly life, yet the essential knowledge to become truly human comes from parents imbued with Vedic tradition. This eternal tradition is never destroyed, though many have forgotten it. Yoga is the science of body, mind, and consciousness, a union of the individual with the infinite. "This mandir, this temple, Vedic and Vedic culture, we have lost." "Yoga is a science of body, mind, and consciousness. That’s all." Filming location: Atlanta, Georgia, USA

What is God?

The divine is perceived as both formless and with form. The formless God, Nirākāra, is like the horizon or sky—everywhere yet unreachable. The personal God, Sākāra, has a form we can relate to, speak with, and worship. Scripture states both are valid, but for humanity, worship with form is easier as it allows for relationship and dialogue. Our human nature encompasses both aspects. We are advised to use our divine potential through proper practice, as our latent powers can lead us toward divinity or negativity. How we speak and act directly impacts our spiritual and physical well-being, as our energy flows through subtle centers. We must choose a path that awakens our higher consciousness. "both are good, Nirākāra and Sākāra, the formless and with form. But he said, for you... it is easier to worship in form." "you have a chance of being a human... you are divine, you are godly, but all is dormant." Filming location: Atlanta, Georgia, USA

The spiritual lineage

The spiritual lineage connects devotees to an ancient source of grace. A disciple met the master as a baby and received lifelong blessings, countering predictions of a short life and lack of education or wealth. The lineage extends back seven generations through the family. The source of the teachings is the immortal master Alakpuriji, who dwells in the Himalayas. Such perfected beings exist in subtle, causal bodies beyond the material world, serving as protectors. They can be perceived by pure hearts, as seen in lights over glaciers. The path requires sacrifice of attachment to enter the divine kingdom, as demonstrated by Yudhiṣṭhira's loyalty. The goal is liberation through this spotless, indescribable grace. "Tell me when you’re ready to leave this earth to come, I’ll call you." "Enter the kingdom of the Lord through the gate of sacrifice." Filming location: Atlanta, Goergia, USA

The evolution of the Universe

Yoga is the ancient science of body, mind, and soul, originating from the very beginning of endless cosmic cycles. It stems from the interplay between universal consciousness and space. The creator, Śiva, manifested from the primordial sound, or resonance, which holds the universe together. This resonance is in every cell, creating harmony. Yoga is not merely physical exercise but the pursuit of health, balance, and oneness. The human body is a microcosm of five elements and contains energy centers, or chakras, along subtle nerves. Our awareness and practices like prāṇāyāma, postures, and chanting purify these energies, address ailments from stored emotions, and align us with the cosmic dance of creation and dissolution, leading toward liberation. "Yoga is not just that physical exercise. We call it yoga because it must bring good health, balance, harmony, and oneness of body, mind, and soul." "From the end of the spinal column is the seat of Śiva and Gaṇeśa. Gaṇeśa is in the Mūlādhāra Cakra. Mūla means roots." Filming location: Atlanta, Georgia, USA

How to practice meditaton

Meditation is the path to peace, harmony, and understanding, leading to a clear destination. It creates internal clarity, releases tension, and provides certainty by dispelling uncertainty. This practice awakens dormant powers within the human body. There are active and passive forms of meditation, with yogic techniques designed for the human form. We possess five bodies, from the physical to the subtle, within which the soul dwells. The aim is to be fully present, moving from concentration to a state of oneness. The ultimate goal is the merging of the individual self into the cosmic Self. "Meditation brings harmony in our body and releases tension from life. It gives us certainty." "The aim of our meditation and of yogīs is that the jīvā merges into Śiva. It means from the individual to the cosmic Self."

Holi Festival

The divine manifests through specific circumstances and through the eternal senses. We exist in a dark age where spiritual values decline, awaiting a divine manifestation. A king performed severe austerities to gain power. He asked a divine being for immortality but was refused. He then requested a boon that no normal means could kill him, which was granted. Returning to his kingdom, he declared himself the only god. However, devotion to the true divine persisted. The king had a son, Prahlāda, who from childhood chanted the divine name despite his father's orders. The king's sister, Holika, who was immune to fire, tried to burn the boy but was herself consumed while he remained unharmed. The king repeatedly tried to kill his son, but divine protection saved him each time. Finally, the king threatened Prahlāda before a heated iron pillar. As the boy embraced it, a divine form, part-lion and part-man, emerged and killed the king at twilight in a doorway, thus fulfilling the conditions of the boon. "God incarnates, and there are two kinds of God’s presence." "Whom God saves, no one can kill." Filming location: Atlanta, Georgia, USA

Yoga practice gives us good health

Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Atlanta, Georgia, USA. What is in the universe is in our body. God gave everything to his children. Sarasvati is the goddess of wisdom. Without the five elements, we cannot survive. God cares for our life. God is Nirakar. The rotation of our Chakras is exactly like the rotation of the Sun. Yoga practice is a medicine. Are you aware of your body? We should return to organic food. We are constantly swallowing our problems. You are your own doctor. Now 87% of people have no knowledge of cooking - cooking is a science.

Yoga Nidra from Alexandria

Yoga Nidrā is the yogic practice of psychic sleep. Adjust to lie comfortably, close your eyes, and follow the voice. The practice is conscious awareness, not sleep, though sleep is not resisted. The core is a systematic relaxation and body scan. Begin by mentally repeating a personal resolution three times. Guide awareness slowly through each part of the body from toes to head, feeling relaxation and energy flow. Visualize a cleansing dawn light. Conclude by repeating the same resolution three times, then gently return awareness to the body and physical movement. "Do not sleep. And if sleep comes, let it come." "In that pure light, you repeat again your saṅkalpa, your wish, three times."

The attributes of the Guru

The true Guru is the principle of knowledge that dispels ignorance. The name Sanjeevani signifies a prayer for success. We begin by invoking Śrī Gaṇeśa, the remover of obstacles and protector. The Guru is defined by the mantra: Guru is Brahmā the creator, Viṣṇu the protector, and Śiva the liberator. "Gu" means darkness, "ru" means light; the Guru leads from darkness to light. This is not a physical form but the capacity for mastery, like a pilot or surgeon whose knowledge transforms their function. One must pray for the divine to speak through them as an instrument. The Guru creates knowledge within, protects from negativity, and liberates. Follow the Guru's instructions as a student pilot follows a co-pilot. Liberation ends the cycle of birth and death, determined by karma. The soul's destination is shaped by actions. The Guru is the embodiment of knowledge alone, beyond duality, like the sky. All beings seek the same bliss. The true Self within is the Guru; one must awaken to this knowledge. "Guru Brahma, Guru Viṣṇu, Gurudevo Maheśvara, Guru Sākṣāt Parabrahma, Tasmai Śrī Gurave Namaḥ." "Brahmānandaṁ parama-sukhadam kevalaṁ jñāna-mūrtim, Dvandvātītaṁ gagana-sadṛśyaṁ tattvamasyādi-lakṣyam." Filming location: Alexandria, USA

The Sun Shines in the Kingdom of God: On Habit, Mind, and the Kośas

Yoga in daily life is the ever-shining sun, present everywhere. The program begins with purifying the body's impurities. Habit becomes one's second nature. A story illustrates this: a man jumps into a river to retrieve a coat, which is actually a bear. The bear catches him. The man wishes to leave the coat, but the coat does not leave him. This is the condition of dependency. People find time for negative habits but claim to have no time for meditation or good deeds. The mind is a reflection, like a face in a mirror; one cleans the mirror, but the spot is on the face. The mind must be corrected through techniques, good society, and meditation. The five sheaths of the being are the body of nourishment, energy, mind, intellect, and bliss. Liberation comes from mastering the mind, attachment, hope, and thirst. Give charity without expectation of return. This is the science of yoga for body, mind, and soul. "Habit is the second nature of the human." "Man marā na mamatā marī—your desires, what you want to have." Filming location: Alexandria, USA

Karma and koshas

The aim of human life is to realize the soul and return to God. The soul undergoes cycles of birth and death, experiencing the astral world and various forms of life, from vegetation to human birth. Human life is a difficult journey where one must navigate consequences, or karma, for all actions. The intellect is a powerful tool, but it must connect the brain to the heart. Causing suffering to any creature creates pain that returns. Life in all realms is challenging, and one must strive for liberation from this cycle. The physical body is the first sheath, the annamaya kośa, sustained by pure nourishment. The second sheath is the prāṇamaya kośa, the energy body vitalized by breath. "Do not go against the nature. Otherwise, you will have consequences." "When we create difficulties for someone, the pain will reflect to us, much more than that one is suffering." Filming location: Alexandria, USA

Do not eat animals

Human life is a rare opportunity within the cosmic law of life consuming life. The soul journeys through 8.4 million life forms. The universal architect established a system where beings sustain themselves, a necessary process for karma to unfold. This inherent consumption is hiṁsā, or violence, present even in unseen acts. For humans, the principle is ahiṁsā, non-violence. Karma operates distinctly for humanity; animals act from instinct, not moral understanding. The fire of hunger in the solar plexus drives all creatures. Spiritual progress requires compassion: feed the hungry, but do not consume life. Human birth carries the sacred duty to avoid violence, purify consciousness through practice, and realize the soul's divine origin beyond the cycle of consumption. "Jīva Jīva Bhakṣate—life eats life." "Ahiṁsā is for the humans. Hiṁsā is for the animals."

The Viśuddhi Cakra and the Journey of Consciousness

The Viśuddhi Cakra is a center of energy affecting body, mind, and consciousness. Action and reaction form karma, binding beings in a cycle. Energy centers begin from the earth, a living planet. The highest reality is space, consciousness, and resonance—the one manifesting as all creation. Beings are cells of that universal body. Advanced yogis navigate consciousness through a tunnel-like path along the spinal column, where dormant powers reside. These yogis can access different levels of awareness and worlds. Samādhi is the highest consciousness, with and without seed. Practice requires singular focus to avoid becoming lost. Karma is individual; a story illustrates how devotion can purify past actions. Awakening the chakras' power fulfills wishes. "Ekohaṁ bahuśyāmī. I am only one... I am going to manifest into many, many creatures." "Manvā dhire dhire chal, gagana garā imānvā dhire dhire chāl... Oh my mind, go slowly, slowly towards the home in the sky." Filming location: Vancouver, Canada

Merge into the ocean of immortality

The Viśuddhi Cakra is a pivotal center in spiritual practice. Consistent sādhanā is essential; sporadic effort yields no progress. The chakras map consciousness: from earth at the feet, to vegetation, to animal, to human up to the throat. Above the Viśuddhi lies higher consciousness. Purification through practice is required to cross this border. Without dedicated effort, theoretical knowledge is forgotten and the human opportunity is lost. Buddha exemplified this through intense practice, moving from ignorance to the enlightened knowledge of Bodhi. His path involved rigorous disciplines like Udāśī Mauna, a silent, mindful begging practice. All must strive to merge the individual soul back into the divine ocean from which it came. The kriyā practice taught activates these energies, potentially resolving inner and physical tensions stored in centers like the throat. "Tons of theory is nothing but a gram of practice." "Without sādhanā, we are lost. You will see, after that life, you will say, 'Oh God, I lost my chance.'"

Prana is balancing our being

The Viśuddhi cakra is the center of knowledge and purification. Destiny is the past karma every creature carries, but humans possess the freedom to create new karma through action. Every action generates a reaction, shaping future births. Good deeds and spiritual qualities lead to a favorable human rebirth, potentially in a spiritual family. Spirituality transcends gender; the soul is identical in all beings. The mother is revered as the first divine principle, representing space, while the father represents consciousness. Yoga is the science of uniting awareness with consciousness, balancing the elements within. The soul's inherent light can be expanded through consistent practice like meditation. The human body contains a network of 72,000 nāḍīs, with Iḍā, Piṅgalā, and Suṣumnā being primary. Iḍā, the moon channel, governs emotion and water; Piṅgalā, the sun channel, governs consciousness and fire. Their balance is vital. The power of the human brain is immense, evident in modern technology. Negative thoughts attack the thyroid gland at the Viśuddhi; purification comes through prāṇāyāma and balanced thinking. Sarasvatī is the goddess of knowledge and speech residing in the vocal cords. Mastery in any field requires dedicated practice and respect for the source of inspiration. Continuous spiritual practice dissolves negativity, bringing inner light. "Karma cannot forgive anyone, and time doesn't wait for anyone." "Yoga is that science, the principle of uniting, harmonizing, and balancing." Filming location: Vancouver, Canada

How cosmic energy is circulating in our body

The Viśuddhi Chakra purifies energy through sound and nerve connections. The body contains 72,000 nerve channels forming a network. The solar plexus, or Maṇipūra Chakra, is a powerful healing center and the seat of life's energy, connected to the sun. This sunlight, symbolized by the svastika, awakens through practices like Agnisar Kriyā. The universal sound OṂ, concentrated at the Viśuddhi, purifies negative energy. Chakras have petals representing Sanskrit alphabets, with resonance in each center. Purification addresses physical, mental, and emotional disease. The sound AUM originates from the sun and moves from the navel through the body. Prāṇāyāma involves inhalation, exhalation, and retention. The three principal nāḍīs are Iḍā, Piṅgalā, and Suṣumnā, which intersect at chakras. The Vajranāḍī begins at the toes and balances the entire nerve system, aiding digestion and immunity when sitting in Vajrāsana. This posture aligns the spine and relaxes the body, supporting the Viśuddhi Chakra's function. "The Viśuddhi Chakra is a filter, purifying all the negative energy from our body." "That sound comes to our navel, and from our navel, it sends radiance through the whole body." Filming location: Vancouver, Canada

Chakras in the human being

Yoga is the science of the body, mind, consciousness, and soul. A chakra is a cycle revolving around a central point, like a drop within a fog, representing the soul. This central point is mirrored at the navel, a mighty circle. Life begins as a tiny drop of consciousness, developing from invisible to visible, holding all ancestral information as positive energy and light. Meditation awakens awareness of one's level of existence. Chakras are imaginative representations, but their reality is described in sacred texts. Two energies exist within a chakra: negative, painful darkness or positive, supreme light called Śabda Brahman. This sound, or nāda, is the essence. All is located along the spinal column, beginning from one bindu, containing the five elements. The human consists of five bodies: nourishment, energy, mind, knowledge, and the body of desire for action. The mind is a reflection of the senses, receiving all knowledge through five perceptual senses and influencing action through five active senses. Consciousness exists in states from unconscious to supreme, dormant within the chakras. One must simply become aware and limit worldly desires. All chakras lead to the fifth, the Viśuddhi cakra at the throat, connected to the thyroid gland. Negativity swallowed in life loads this center. In myth, Śiva drank poison but held it at his throat, purifying it, turning his throat blue. One should not swallow psychic problems. A purification technique exists, but one must first cleanse the three primary energy channels. Psychic problems are a cause of disease; purification addresses this. "Śabda, śabda is brahma, brahma śabda, śabda brahma." "Viśuddhi means to purify." Filming location: Vancouver, Canada

Vishuddhi chakra and stress

The beauty of stress lies in understanding its internal cause and the solution within the Viśuddhi Cakra. Stress originates from within, not from outside. Emotional blockages, particularly lies told to oneself, congest the throat center, attacking the thyroid gland and causing physical and psychic distress. Practice is essential; theory alone is useless. Without foundational practice in the lower chakras, one cannot reach higher states. The solution is to awaken awareness through the specific techniques of Kuṇḍalinī Yoga, which purifies these blockages. This science solves problems, leading to health, happiness, and rising consciousness. One must practice diligently for at least a year to gain real benefit and avoid confusing others. Awareness is the key to releasing fear and stored emotional poison. "Tons of theory is nothing. A gram of practice." "If you lie to someone outside... the stress begins there, but the inner lie is attacking your thyroid gland." Filming locations: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

The Essence of the Vedas and the Generosity of Nature

The essence of the Vedas is: give pleasure, pleasure returns; give pain, pain returns. Good deeds and bad deeds never leave. Give comfort to every creature, and comfort returns. Give trouble, and trouble returns. The four—lake, tree, saint, and rain—exist solely for others. A lake gives water even to those who throw stones. A tree provides fruit and shade without retaliation. A saint preaches for all, unaffected by anger. Rain falls everywhere, without discrimination. A humble herb healed a saint when he was ready. Nothing in vegetation lacks purpose. Learned techniques must be fully experienced before teaching. Yoga in Daily Life promotes true well-being. This retreat offered purification through sāttvic food and pure air. Arrival brought stress; departure brings clarity and energy. All helpers served with selfless care. Harmony prevailed among participants. “Sukha dīyāṁ sukha hotā hai. Dukha dīyāṁ dukha hotā hai.” “Sarovara taruvara santa jana, cauthā barasāī meṁ, paramārtha ke kāraṇa, cāroṁ taraph hī haiṁ de.” Filming location: Fiji Islands

Questions and answers from Fiji

The essence of the guru principle is the supreme knowledge that dispels ignorance. Every individual has a different nature, some inclined to service and others to meditation, but all must engage with karma. Disciples, like children, may leave the nest to experience the world, a thorny bush of society, but through experiences they may return. The master's role is to awaken and protect the disciple's divine qualities. The guru embodies the creative, sustaining, and transformative principles—Brahmā, Viṣṇu, and Śiva—all of which are transient gleams of the supreme, formless Parabrahma. True focus must be on the guru's instructive words and footsteps, not the physical form. This era requires adhering to that guidance for safe passage; distraction by negative habits or society acts like termites destroying a mighty tree from within. The teachings received are to be preserved personally, not disseminated without depth. "Guru Brahmā, Guru Viṣṇu, Gurudevo Maheśvara, Guru Sākṣāt Para Brahma." "Mantra mūlam guru vākyam. Mokṣa mūlaṁ gurur kṛpā." Filming location: Fiji Islands

Mahashivaratri satsang from Fiji

The grace of Mahāśivarātri is profound. We are blessed on this holy night. Lord Śiva declared this night as his worship for all ages. You have preserved Sanātana Dharma across generations; do not abandon this eternal path. It is the main highway, while other paths are like small sticks. Many saints and avatars have upheld this dharma. A temple for Lord Shiva is established here; offer simple water, fruits, or flowers. This place in Fiji is considered very divine, where many find peace and shed their stress through spiritual practice. Lord Śiva is Bholenāth, the innocent and compassionate one. His grace is illustrated through stories. A thief, climbing a Śivaliṅga with muddy feet to steal, was instead blessed for his inadvertent offering. A poor hunter, whose water and Bilva leaves accidentally worshiped a liṅga, was shown mercy. He spared the honest deer that returned to him, and Śiva subsequently appeared, granting the hunter's family prosperity and liberating all. These acts define the great night. "Sanātana Dharma is the highway, the main road. Other paths are like small sticks." "You are such a great bhakta; you offer yourself to me. What can be a greater bhakta than you?" Filming location: Fiji Islands

Shiva and Parvati

The Guru is the sole means to transcend heaven's limits and attain endless liberation. Heaven is a temporary realm for those with pure karma, but it ends, forcing return to the mortal world. True freedom is moksha, which is boundless. The Guru embodies the supreme reality; meditation, worship, and obedience to the Guru's word are the foundations of spiritual practice. Even gods sought human rebirth to find a true Master for liberation. The story illustrates this: Shiva agreed to impart the secret of immortality to Parvati through the Guru Gita in a secluded cave. A parrot overheard the teaching, gaining knowledge but requiring a human birth to complete its practice. This shows the Guru's grace is the essential path. "Therefore, a Guru... they are supreme, the Parabrahma." "Therefore, one bhajan said: 'Me hi jānu, aur ko kaib khānu, bachchan pyālā gesha...'"

The five elements in the world and in our body

The union of consciousness and space is the primordial principle. Remember the divine at all times. The sun is a vital divine source. The body's intricate organs, like the lungs spanning a field, sustain life. Earth is a living being teeming with life. The goal is self-realization, to understand one is not the body or mind but the Ātmā. The five elements—earth, water, fire, air, and space—are living and essential. Space is primary, with consciousness within it. Their union is yoga, the harmony and balance existing before all else. What is called yoga practice is a technique for bodily purification and self-knowledge. All fires, from the digestive to the solar, are to be revered as Agni Dev. The story illustrates that many seek prosperity over the divine. True devotion rises above such attachment. "Yoga is that which unites the consciousness and space." "Without Agni Dev, no world creation is there." Filming location: Fiji Islands

Calming down the vrittis

Yoga is the stilling of the mind's modifications. Discipline in all aspects of life is the foundation. The mind's thoughts are like waves in a pond; a single ripple obscures clarity. As long as thoughts are unpeaceful, meditation is not present. To calm the vṛttis, one must practice and seek solitude. A retreat to a peaceful natural place allows the system to recharge and quiet. The practice of Brahmari Pranayama specifically calms the brain and sharpens the senses through sound vibration. This sound connects to the primordial Om, the formless source of all creation. Everything visible and invisible arises from this sound. "Yogaḥ citta-vṛtti-nirodhaḥ: through the practice of yoga, you can calm down all your thoughts, your vṛttis." "Everything—all that is visible, invisible, hearing, tasting, feeling—all this is only from one source: from the Aum, the sound."

Adoring the God

The beauty of nature mirrors the inner light of meditation. Observe creation's splendor—the dawn, sunset, ocean, and wind. This external beauty reflects the Chidākāśa, the inner space of consciousness, which can be illuminated. Practice satsaṅg, being together in truth. Practice the disciplines of yoga: good conduct, thoughts, food, and dwelling in joyful places. All creation is sacred. Recognize the one divine reality behind all forms. Human life is defined by compassion and reverence. Do not cause pain. Respect the earth as mother and all life. Do not waste resources. The sound Oṁ is the primordial vibration of all creation. It is Parabrahma, the supreme formless reality. Chanting Oṁ purifies and removes fear, connecting the individual to the universal resonance. "Sat means the truth, and saṅg means to be together. Be there with that society which speaks about God, about truth." "Oṁkāra is Parabrahma Rūpa. It means the form... Oṁkāra is nābhārūpa, like the sky." Filming location: Fiji Islands

Prana and Soul

The prāṇa is life, and its management is the art of living. Ten prāṇas function within the body, with Prāṇa and Apāna being most crucial for inhalation and expulsion. Their meeting at the navel can awaken Kuṇḍalinī. Prāṇa is the guard of the soul; if prāṇa is lost but the soul remains, medical science may restore life, but it cannot if the soul departs. Pure prāṇa ensures health, our primary wealth. Health exists across five bodily layers, starting with nourishment from food. Fresh food retains prāṇa; overcooking destroys it. Cook vegetables with spices and water in a covered pot with minimal oil or ghee. Āyurveda favors ghee over oil for internal use. Chemical medicines can save lives but cause side effects, as they are foreign to the body's nature. Our long intestines are designed to process food, but poor diet harms them. Prāṇa leads to higher consciousness. Practice Prāṇāyāma and eat consciously. Avoid junk food, which becomes foul when chewed, and avoid alcohol, a destructive drug despite its medicinal origins. Choose a balanced, yogic life for longevity and happiness. "Prāṇa is life, and life is prāṇa. We can compare our prāṇa to our soul." "The first happiness or first wealth is good health." Filming location: Fiji Islands

Chanting the AUM

Oṁ is the primordial sound and essence of Sanātana Dharma. It is the supreme resonance from which all creation emerges. The three components of A-U-M contain the entire universe and its trinity. Chanting Oṁ purifies all karma and desires, leading to liberation. It is the essential soul of every mantra. This sound manifests as a divine light that dispels the darkness of ignorance within the heart. The path of Sanātana Dharma is the eternal highway to the supreme, unlike transient traditions. Our individual consciousness is a drop separated from the ocean of cosmic consciousness. The spiritual journey is a return to that origin. One must purify the mind and intellect through daily practice and righteous living. Treat all life with gratitude, especially those who provide sustenance. "Without Oṁ, a mantra is like a body without a soul." "Sanātana Dharma is that highway... others are just the pedestrian’s way." Filming location: Fiji Islands

Practicing pranayama

This retreat in Fiji explores prāṇa, natural living, and cultural exchange. Fiji is a pure, peaceful island mentioned in scriptures. Historically, people lived simply from the ocean, land, and herbs for healing. The environment here is healing, especially for the lungs; stress leaves automatically. The local lifestyle is natural, with small-scale farming and little machinery. Our practice focuses on prāṇāyāma. We study the five prāṇas: Prāṇa, Apāna, Samāna, Udāna, Vyāna. We practice specific techniques: first Candra Śodhana and Sūrya Śodhana for purifying the left and right nostrils, then Nāḍī Śodhana moving breath between nostrils, and finally Anulom Vilom to purify both brain hemispheres simultaneously. This practice energizes and affects all organs via the brain. We also engage with local culture, like the Kava ceremony, a relaxing communal drink made from a root. Visiting supports the local economy. We learn from each other. The island is safe, with no harmful animals, allowing for simple, natural living. "Making a retreat here, no one needs to try to meditate; it just comes by itself." "Kava calms you down. You take the kava and meditate, yes." Filming location: Fiji Islands

The Essence of Prasāda

Prasāda is divine essence, not mere substance. It signifies purity and sanctity, carrying spiritual energy. Anything sanctified becomes prasāda, from food to cloth. Its power lies in quality, not quantity. Consuming prasāda immediately influences the mind with sāttvic thoughts. Students should take prasāda before studies for success. The tilak applied on the forehead is a ceremony opening the third eye, representing the three times and realms. It marks respect and kingship. Rice, as an ancient grain, and milk, representing purity, are key symbols in prasāda. A blessing from elders is also prasāda. Food must be cooked as prasāda, with mindful preparation and mantras. Prasāda is a superpower that grants protection and removes fear. It must be respected and never wasted. All offerings are ultimately to Brahman, the complete source from which everything arises. "Prasāda is not measured in kilos; it can be a quarter of a single grain of rice. It is not about quantity but quality." "When you eat prasāda, nothing bad will happen. It will give you better memory, and you will have no fear." Filming location: Fiji Islands

Pranayama and the five bodies

Health is founded on proper yoga practice, not mere postures. Yoga in Daily Life is a scientific system for physical, mental, social, and spiritual health. Many have been cured of disease through correct sādhanā. The most foolish approach is to begin with strenuous postures alone; health must be cultivated naturally. The body is sustained by five elements and composed of five sheaths. The first sheath is the physical body, nourished by food. The second is the energy body, sustained by fresh air and fresh, vital food. Dead, reheated food lacks prāṇa and creates illness. The third sheath is the mind, which cannot be killed because desire cannot be killed. Hope and longing are also immortal. Running after desires is like chasing a mirage; it destroys life. What is destined will come without frantic pursuit. Practice should be purposeful. Prāṇāyāma is more powerful than āsanas, but one must know which technique is for which benefit. "The first happiness is a healthy body." "Your mind will never die. Your desire will not die, and your mind also will not die." Filming location: Fiji Islands

Bhagwan Shiva in Fiji

This sacred island is the ancient abode of Bhagavān Śiva, his consort Pārvatī, and Nandī. A mountain here holds the complete form of the Divine Mother, visible from the airport. At its peak is a pure lake, like Mānasarovara, from which flows water bottled and sold globally as Fiji Water. Upon a large rock near this lake is the Swayambhū footprint of Lord Sadāśiva. On another part of the island, in Lambasa, a sacred black stone representing a śāstra nāga grew despite attempts to contain it, leading to the construction of the Nāg Mandir. This land is uniquely blessed, free from dangerous animals and abundant with food and water year-round, a protection linked to its sacred geography. "At the peak of that mountain, there is a beautiful lake, akin to Mānasarovara near Kailāśa mountain. The water of that lake is utterly pure, without pollution." "Fiji is the only country in the world without any dangerous animals, reptiles, or spiders. You can sleep anywhere outside without worry." Filming location: Fiji Islands

Thinking of Gurudev

Mahāsamādhi is not an absence but a change in the mode of presence. The physical form is a concentration of divine energy for easier communion. That energy is not bound by the body. The Guru's presence is activated by the devotee's call through love, prayer, and meditation. This principle operates now and will after Mahāsamādhi. The Guru incarnates due to the soul's call. Connection depends solely on the devotee's bhakti. Physical proximity is a convenience, not a necessity. "Whenever my devotees think on me, I will be present." "I am here because of the call of your soul." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Developing human qualities

Human life is distinguished by its understanding of dharma, karma, pāpa, and puṇya. Animals live by survival, but humans are given rules and the capacity to discern sin from piety. Karma is action, specific to human understanding. Pāpa, or sin, is not removed by brief rituals or holy water; it is deep within our existence and requires sustained practice. Puṇya comes from good actions that cause no pain to others. We must cultivate positive energy through kindness and mercy. Our associations matter: satsaṅga elevates, while kusaṅga spreads negativity like a disease. Modern life brings pollution and negative karma that manifest as illness. Human duty is to protect life, not destroy it, beginning with a sāttvic diet. We must purify all five layers of our being through awareness and righteous living. "Thou shalt not kill. He did not say whom you should not kill." "If you cannot help, do not destroy. If you cannot forgive, do not take the reactions." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The Seeker and the Many Wells

The spiritual path requires steadfast dedication to a single practice, not seeking many masters or powers. A seeker repeatedly left masters, feeling he gained nothing from years of service, only to grow old and bitter. He returned to his first master to complain. The master then had him dig a new well each day for a week, only to refill them, illustrating his error: digging many shallow wells yields no water, just as changing paths yields no realization. True achievement comes from deepening one practice. Siddhis and powers are a form of illusion that can inflate the ego and trap the practitioner. Even great beings endured hardships. Final self-realization is precarious, as latent impurities can surface until the last moment of life. "‘If you had dug only at one place, water would have come.’ Similarly, you were wondering about this master and that master... if you have stayed so many years in one place and done your sādhanās, today you will be the wise one." "Māyā is a great cheater! ... Siddhi is a māyā for the practitioners. Why? Because when you get some kind of miracles, then your ego comes." Filming location: Wellington, New Zealand

Resonance is God

The human body is a network of prāṇa, nerves, and glands, best maintained through natural harmony. An anecdote tells of women painted gold who died because their skin could not breathe; this illustrates that our entire skin breathes prāṇa. Tight clothing like jeans restricts this flow. The body has 72,000 nerves, a network where blockages cause disease. Natural treatments from Prakṛti, unlike altered chemicals, heal without side effects by becoming one with the body. Marriage symbolizes a sacred merger, a knot or gland from which new life emerges, aligning with natural cycles. Lineage and tradition preserve this purity. Sound originates from the navel; conscious speech creates positive or negative vibrations affecting our nerves and organs. Practices like Vajrāsana activate the Vajra Nāḍī, promoting digestion and energy flow by awakening awareness in the body. "Prakṛti, the nature, is slowly, but this nature accepts our body. This will turn into our body, as our body." "Sound is sound, but which kind of sound? How does it appear? So from here, you still have control of the heart, and you still have control of the vocal cords." Filming location: Wellington, New Zealand

Stress comes from emotional problems

Yoga is the science of body, mind, and soul, a practical path to wellness and relief from stress. Modern life creates imbalance through poor nourishment, lack of movement, and technological convenience that erodes physical health and human connection. Wellness is an inner feeling of happiness and balance, not a temporary state from a spa or retreat. Stress arises from emotional problems, work, and familial disconnection, exacerbated by an education system that provides knowledge but fails to cultivate human nature, humility, or gratitude. Yoga offers practical techniques of āsana and prāṇāyāma to be done daily, restoring health, mental clarity, and inner peace by balancing the body's subtle energies and calming the mind. "Tons of theory is nothing compared to a gram of practice." "The best education for human life is from the parents."

How to release stress

Stress originates from subtle internal layers before manifesting in the body and mind. Stress begins in the causal body, the most subtle layer of being, often from ancestral impressions. It then permeates the energy, mental, and intellectual sheaths before reaching the physical body. The mind, positioned between the physical and astral, generates fear and duty, forcing awareness into stressful patterns. This imbalance disrupts the nervous system and glands, leading to physical ailments. Chanting "Aum" correctly creates resonance with the solar plexus, harmonizing the body's energy and releasing deep-seated stress. Meditation and balanced awareness prevent stress from reaching the brain, allowing a clear and fearless life. "Stress is not coming from inside; it’s from outside." "The stress begins from the causal body, not from the physical body."

Morning Sadhana with Vishwaguruji

Morning Satsang with Vishwaguruji from Raumati Beach, New Zealand. Vishwaguruji leads a complete morning practice session with sarva hitta asanas, brahmari pranayama, relaxation and AUM chanting. Improve memory by drinking almonds, honey and milk.

Yoga brings balance between space and consciousness

The spiritual path is a rare journey from primordial void to pure consciousness. We exist in Kali Yuga, a dark age of sin and conflict, yet protected by unseen sages from Satyayuga, the age of truth. Spirituality is not ritual but crystalline purity without duality or negative thought. From the void (śūnyākāśa) arose a singular vibration—"I am one, I will multiply"—initiating creation. Human life is a precious chance among 8.4 million life forms. However, the human condition inherently accumulates karma like dust. True aspirants must purify continuously, as even a spot of criticism defiles the consciousness. The goal is to become desireless and awake, harmonizing consciousness and space. This awakening is not personal but universal and endless. "Holy are they who will swallow this negative life, words, or subject, and it purifies—like you put your laundry in the washing machine." "Spirituality means purity, pure, crystal clear. There is not any spot of darkness or gray." Filming location: Raumati Beach, New Zealand

Brahmari Pranayam and Kapalabhati

Stress is released through specific sound techniques. The practice of Brahmārī Prāṇāyāma, a humming breath, activates the nervous system and increases cerebral blood circulation. This clears blockages, preventing issues like memory loss or hemorrhage, and energizes the brain's glands. It is beneficial for headaches and chronic auditory disturbances. Support this practice with Kapālabhāti Prāṇāyāma, a forceful exhalation from the navel, which purifies the sinuses and internal organs. The foundational sound is Oṁ, whose vibration originates at the navel center and heals the entire body. Combining these three sound techniques creates a complete system for purification and stress release. "Brahmārī Prāṇāyāma helps to improve blood circulation. It opens the blockages, and our memory recovers everything." "When we inhale, we are taking a lot of air in. Not in, out, out. But the pressure is from the navel."

How to use the mantra to release the stress

Stress is created by excessive concentration on the outer world, leading to confusion and an inability to focus. Yoga is a proven science for living a healthy life. Stress and emotional problems are significant causes of disease, including cancer, which is also influenced by environmental pollution and nourishment. The mind becomes restless with fear, hindering even meditation. Concentration is the remedy. A simple technique uses focused awareness on a positive point while rhythmically repeating a numerical sequence to anchor the mind. This practice, combined with specific breath control through alternate nostrils, purifies the energy channels and balances the nervous system. These practical techniques release tension by directing concentration inward. "Yoga is one of the best therapies, best techniques, and the best science for humans." "This will release your stress 100% immediately... because we need concentration."

Harmonizing the layers of our being

The human being is composed of five sheaths, or kośas. The first is the physical body of nourishment, Annamaya Kośa. Modern overconsumption of food causes disease and shortens life. The second sheath is the vital energy body, Prāṇamaya Kośa. This prāṇa purifies and strengthens the entire system; proper fasting cultivates this energy. The third is the mental body, Manomaya Kośa. The mind operates across three states: waking, dreaming, and deep sleep. Unfulfilled mental impressions can create psychic disturbances. The fourth sheath is the body of knowledge, Jñānamaya Kośa. This intellectual layer determines wisdom or foolishness. The fifth is the bliss body, Ānandamaya Kośa, which is also the seat of desire. Yoga practice balances these five sheaths and the five elements within. A specific practice, Brahmārī Prāṇāyāma, awakens the nervous system, balances the brain, prevents hemorrhage, and develops memory. "Are we living for eating, or are we eating for living?" "Psychic is only the problem of the mental disappointment, and from that disappointment, we get that desire."

The Divine Lineage of Alakpurījī: Saints, Siddhas, and the Eternal Guru

The divine lineage flows from the Himalayan Siddha Pīṭha of Alakpurījī. This holy place in the high valleys near Badrināth is where Alaknandā and another river meet. Great beings incarnate in every yuga to protect dharma and liberate souls. These are the Nityāvatāra, the eternal gurus embodying the creator, sustainer, and dissolver principles. They often move hidden in the world. A seeker named Devapurījī received Alakpurījī's light and blessings, gaining great siddhis. He later bestowed this light upon Bhagavān Śrī Dīp Nārāyaṇa Mahāprabhujī, an incarnation of Viṣṇu. Mahāprabhujī's dear disciple was Śrī Svāmī Madhavānandapurījī, whose divine birth we commemorate. The path requires complete surrender, not a desire for quick miracles. When God calls, one must be ready to go. "O Arjuna, from time to time I incarnate in every yuga to protect the dharma, to liberate all the pure souls." "Guru Brahma, Guru Viṣṇu, Guru Devo Maheśvara, Guru Sākṣāt Para Brahma, Tasmai Śrī Guruve Namaha." Filming location: Alakhpuriji Vasudhara Himalaya, India

Christmas Blessing from Jadan

The eternal dharma manifests through festivals of light, uniting traditions. Christmas remembers the birth of Jesus. Families decorate a needle tree, ring a bell, and place gifts beneath. Children receive presents from a loving Jesus. In cold lands, a white Christmas with snow is desired. In warm places, beach holidays are preferred. This parallels Diwali, when lamps and decorations welcomed Rama's return 155,000 years ago. At that time, Rama's kingdom touched near Australia. Aboriginal Australians bear Indian traits, with tilak markings. The Indian Ocean alone bears a country's name. Russia's name originates from India. The Hindu Kush mountains are in the middle of Turkey. After harvest, idle hands could breed strife. So saints established spiritual festivals to occupy people and foster unity. Children learn that God brings what they wished for. The thoughts across ages are equal, making light. Blessings for a happy Christmas and a healthy New Year. "It is one of the spiritual days, a very happy day of Christmas." "In every country, in every culture, there are some nice spiritual festivals to keep humans more together and to prevent them from becoming stupid." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

The Key of Mantra: Transcending Stress Through Meditation and Divine Light

The key to transcending stress is meditation with mantra. Meditation without mantra shuts one in a closed room, inviting fear. A true mantra is given by a master through a touch on the Ājñā or Sahasrāra Chakra. That touch opens infinite space and instantly dissolves all stress. The master transmits an ancient ṛṣi’s blessing, the Gurumantra, passed unchanged. Yet some masters are hollow vessels, like peanuts emptied by moths—incomplete. The first mantra purifies heart and mind, demanding sweet and loving speech. The body is a vessel; when full of balance through mantra, thoughts become harmonious. The second mantra begins: Śubhaṁ karoti kalyāṇam ārogyaṁ dhana sampadā. It invokes auspiciousness, health, and prosperity. It continues: śatru buddhi vināśāya, destroying hostile thoughts in one’s own intellect. As hostile thoughts are purified, the light of wisdom, Dīpa Jyoti, shines. This light is Paraṁ Brahma, the Supreme, removing darkness and attachment. The full mantra is: Dīpa jyoti paraṁ brahma dīpaṁ sarva mohanaṁ. Once the master’s touch has implanted the energy, it remains eternally active. Live in this light, walk with light, and all stress will be gone. "Meditation without mantra is not a path to the end. Those who meditate without a mantra will sooner or later awaken fear." "When a master gives the blessing, he touches your head. In that moment, the master utters a word, a mantra." Filming location: Salzburg, Austria

Causes of our tensions

Every evening should be dedicated to beauty and goodness, free from sorrow and negativity. Our topic is anti-stress through Yoga in Daily Life, a holistic system for wisdom, joy, and bliss. In this age, negative energies like hatred arise from dualism based on culture or religion, creating fear and conflict within families and society. These negative thoughts can manifest as disease. Stress comes from craving and overwork without boundaries. Material gains are left behind; only our good or negative thoughts and deeds accompany the soul, leading it upward or into darkness. These are our mental impressions, purified through mantra, prayer, and divine grace. Be fully human; let the first morning thought be "I am a human being," dissolving stress and awakening love. Live with constant vigilance in all actions and associations. Let positive thoughts flow like pure water, cleansing illness and allowing bliss. Be like a tree, giving freely without anger. Be free like a bird, moving in joy. Unite with the divine in peace. "Yoga in Daily Life is a system of wholeness. It touches our heart. It gives us a wisdom filled with joy, harmony, and bliss." "Only good thoughts, good deeds or negatives... lead our consciousness to the higher levels... or goes towards the darkness." Filming locations: Salzburg, Salzburg, Austria.

The Key to Peace: Dissolving Stress through Divine Language and Contentment

Peace arises from divine language and the practice of forgiveness. Stress stems from fear and attachment to transient things. Worldly positions, wealth, and relationships eventually leave one isolated, as illustrated by the retired director. The ultimate fear is of death and suffering. Sacred texts teach forgiveness, a language that ends conflict. Contentment, not acquisition, dissolves stress. Techniques exist, but fear only leaves through renunciation and inner fulfillment. True refuge is found in divine connection, not in people or possessions. Mantra and meditation lead to this inner light. Awareness is the key to unlocking stress. "Fear disappears only when we renounce." "Our true shield is the boat of God, which the mantra carries." Filming location: Salzburg, Austria

Lecture of Vishwaguruji

The practice of a peace mantra and specific techniques manage stress. Peace is a universal condition perceived through sound, which originates from the navel and pervades existence. Stress arises from fear, not merely work. Its external causes enter thoughts and mind. Meditation is essential but often disrupted by intrusive thoughts, requiring a focal point like a mantra. A simple numeric mantra serves those without religious belief. Physical exercises, including acupressure and breathing, release tension from the body and mind. Consistent practice develops awareness to dissolve stressful thoughts. "Lead us from unreality to reality. Lead us from darkness to light." "Stress begins from the outside and then enters our thoughts and then our mind." Filming location: Salzburg, Austria

Go on your spiritual path

The world is tension and noise. Stress arises from one-sided attempts to overcome difficulties. Awareness of one's limitations is essential. The human being is the problem, born with humans. Incarnations and prophets did not solve it completely. So understand the situation: let it go as it is. It will develop more complications, laws, difficulties. Live in the noise; if the noise stops, life stops. Do not give up. We hang on a very thin thread, and that thread pulls us to the Divine. Yoga brings light into consciousness. Practicing āsanas and prāṇāyāmas peacefully unites you with yourself and God. Do not hurry. The thread is in God’s hands. Doubt loses time. Simple techniques release tension. Massage the jaw muscle near the ears, clockwise and anticlockwise. Massage the root of the nose near the eyebrows. Massage from the nose roots down to the corner teeth. These send messages to the brain center, releasing stress. Or mentally repeat the neutral mantra, counting one to five repeatedly. This binds the mind and dissolves stress. “Deen Bandhu Dīna Nāth, merī dorī tere hāth. The thread on which I am hanging, it is in your hands.” “Only that spiritual path can create peace in the world.” Filming location: Vép, Hungary