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Prayāgarāj is the king of holy places, where the Kumbh Melā is held. According to myth, it is where the nectar fell and three rivers, including the underground Sarasvatī, meet. The major festival occurs on a sacred constellation. While a melā happens annually, the sādhus recognize a major Pūrṇa Kumbha every four years. Millions attend to bathe, believing sins are washed away, and to discuss spiritual and societal governance. A system was established last century by the monastic akhāṛās. Following the tradition of the Śaṅkarācāryas, they created the title Mahāmaṇḍaleśvara. This honourable role is for caretaking—to solve problems and provide for sannyāsīs and ashrams. However, a committee with a constitution holds the authority. This committee selects one Mahāmaṇḍaleśvara to serve as the presiding Ācārya. All decisions are made by the committee. "Everyone knows the precise day, which we call Makar Saṅkrānti, when the sun begins moving north." "Mahāmaṇḍaleśvara is not a dominator but a caretaker who solves problems and provides assistance." Filming location: Maha Kumbha Mela, India

In Kali Yuga, imitation and stealing extend beyond money to spiritual works. People misappropriate scriptures, changing names, but holy words cannot be altered. The cow of wisdom is the intellect. Feed it with love and devotion, then the butter of discrimination arises. A man complained that past saints had taken all the butter, leaving only sour yogurt. The guru said: the cow remains; milk it with love and you will have enough butter. Those who merely copy from books are bookworms; they do not produce their own knowledge. True knowledge comes when wisdom seeds are placed in the intellect’s womb, born from knowledge and devotion together. Many become self-made masters, neglecting the guru, and wisdom lies in dust. The mind, once rich, loses everything through bad company. Leaving the shelter of the satguru, meditation and devotion are lost. Good deeds are forgotten, and one walks a wrong path. Patience, dharma, meditation vanish, replaced by tamasic desires. Keeping the eyes constantly at the master’s lotus feet restores all. “The cow is our buddhi, our intellect. And there, if we use prem—meaning love, meaning bhakti, devotion—then the butter of viveka will come.” “My concentration, my consciousness, my eyes are all the time in the holy feet of my Gurudeva.” Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The disciple's inner purity determines their capacity to understand the Guru's message. This message is a true instruction for spiritual progress. The Guru's guidance, though sometimes difficult, is medicinal and tailored to the disciple's specific qualities. Impurities arise from a lack of social education and from absorbing negative energies through bad company, which acts as a spiritual disease. The intellect's power of discrimination must be used to follow divine indications from nature and scripture, just as one would follow a parent's warning. Liberation comes from constant awareness of past actions and realizing one's true nature as the soul, beyond birth and death. "Even if we give milk to a cobra, the cobra will produce poison." "Human life is great, but at the same time, very poor because we have too many temptations." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Self-inquiry meditation purifies the restless mind and heals the earth. Prayer is a tonic for spiritual development, leading to self-realization. The primary practice begins when consciousness becomes concentrated. Modern worries about the environment and society originate from the human mind. Modern science and thinking create complications leading to disaster. The solution is returning to ancient scriptures and yogic science, which research the self. This path reunites the divided individual. Meditation cultivates inner love and harmony, guiding one to ask "who am I?" Ādiguru Śaṅkarācārya taught non-violence and non-duality. Where there is duality, there is violence. Pollution of water is a profound violence, as every entity is oneself. Humans must reduce pollution and heal the earth. Vegetation has an equal right to live, yet it is destroyed. Recovery is possible through protection and planting trees. The people have the power to demand organic food, transforming agriculture. Similarly, meditation heals the illness of materialism by purifying selfish desires. Self-inquiry leads to the realization that all life is one's own self, fostering compassion. This practice is essential to save humanity from suffering. A simple, necessary action is for all to become vegetarians, as a plant-based diet is the first principle of non-violence and health. "Where there is non-duality, there is ahiṃsā, non-violence." "Viśvaprāṇī merī ātmā hai. Every entity is myself." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The eternal holy light of this spiritual seat has been radiating for forty years. This center in Vienna is a blessed place where thousands have learned yoga and spirituality. The presence of the master imbued it with a lasting spiritual power. This light is for all beings equally, as the sun shines for everyone. The work here is like a seed that has grown into a global tree. You are connected to this lineage; you are also a successor and a student. Enlightenment is not gained by mere touch but through dedicated practice. Your primary task is to cleanse your heart through spiritual discipline. Do not neglect your practice, or the inner light will dim. A blessing given is permanent and will protect you, even if understood later. All worldly conflict is superficial; deep within the heart lies peace. Take light from this eternal flame to ignite your own. "The whole creature is myself, my ātmā. Ātmā soi paramātmā, and this ātmā is the supreme one." "Practice is very important... The task is to first cleanse your heart and cleanse your feelings." Filming location: Vienna, Austria

The invocation of divine light is the central practice. This light is not a physical flame but the supreme consciousness itself. It is the source of all creation and the essence within every being. By chanting these sacred names, one aligns with this primordial radiance. The repetition purifies the mind and dissolves the illusion of separation. It awakens the inner light, leading to direct recognition of one's true nature. This practice is the path to liberation, merging the individual soul with the universal light. It is the simplest and most profound form of worship. "Oṁ Namaḥ Śrī Pramodīpa Nārāyaṇam..." "Śrīprabhudī Pannarāp..."

The true home is not a physical place but the heart's connection to all existence. The family we are born into is often difficult, but yoga reveals the entire world as our true family. Religious festivals, understood through a master's light, transform from ritual into spiritual meaning. The goal is to absorb divine sweetness like a wooden spoon in honey, which requires an open heart, not ego. We are all plants in God's garden meant to bear the fruit of knowledge, which must be shared or it is lost. This is the living tradition. The path to the highest reality is through the guru principle, found not in ego but in humility, like an ant finding a grain of sugar. Human suffering arises from living unnaturally, disconnected from the laws of nature. We must return to a natural way of living through practice and by teaching what we have learned. "Only through the knowledge of yoga—from a self-realized master—are we able to understand the messages hidden within religion." "If you do not teach others, they will be lost after your death. Therefore, it is called a living school." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The final spiritual result is determined in the last moments of life, where one can undo a lifetime of good. Persist in spiritual practice regardless of difficulty, for the seeds of devotion never perish. Many struggle but keep faith. Time is fleeting; do not assume a long life remains. Spiritual energy must be awakened with awareness and directed rightly, lest it cause destruction. Purify the inner faculties: mind, intellect, consciousness, and ego. See the world as one family under the creator, Śiva Tattva. The cosmic principles of creation, sustenance, and dissolution operate through divine play. Human birth offers liberation, but acting against creation degrades one back into animal realms. Preserve the pure qualities within your lineage; mixing them leads to decline in this age. Practice yoga postures named for animals to overcome latent tendencies and cultivate human virtues like mercy and non-stealing. This practice leads to realizing the universal Śiva consciousness. Connect to the holy source through practice, scripture, and the elements. Persist without hurry. "Do not celebrate the day too early; wait until the sun sets." "If you protect dharma, dharma will protect you." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The light of divine incarnation brings peace and healing to the world. Great saints descend with blessings that sustain all life. Their energy remains vivid even without physical presence. Remembering their name brings immediate peace, regulating the heartbeat and breath, allowing the soul to find reality in that light. In this age, holiness persists though it may seem minimized. The supreme incarnation is like the rising sun, outshining all lesser lights. All true saints and incarnations originate from and are guided by the Guru Tattva, the supreme principle. Every spiritual path ultimately merges into the oneness of Brahman, like rivers vanishing into the ocean. Our traditions and faith, nurtured from childhood, protect this understanding. Negative forces can quickly destroy years of spiritual work, so constant care and practice are essential. "Whenever your mind is scared, prayer, and when you don’t see the path, prayer." "Guru Brahma, Guru Viṣṇu... all incarnations, all saints, they had their master." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The moon's influence is central to yoga, governing the mind and emotions through its connection to the left nostril and the Iḍā Nāḍī. Its constant change mirrors the fluctuations of our thoughts and feelings. To balance this, one practices Chandra Bhedana Prāṇāyāma, using only the left nostril to purify the lunar channel and stabilize the mind. The full moon is a time of stabilized mental activity, making fasting beneficial for cultivating calmness. The solar principle, Sūrya, represents stable consciousness and intellect, purified through Sūrya Bhedana Prāṇāyāma. The ultimate practice is Nāḍī Śodhana, the purification of both channels, often achieved through Anuloma Viloma Prāṇāyāma, which prepares the mind for deep meditation by quieting restless thoughts. This science of balancing the lunar and solar flows, known as Svara Yoga, requires long discipline. Supporting practices like Śīrṣāsana direct energy to the brain and senses for clarity. Each prāṇāyāma has a specific effect and should be learned properly. "Through the moonlight, I enter into the vegetation as nectar, the sweetness." "Chandra Bhedana Prāṇāyāma is very gentle, very soft, very easy; anyone can do it." Filming location: Vienna, Austria

The full moon's influence operates whether one is aware of it or not. Many practice yoga only for physical well-being, indifferent to what follows life. Yet one's own actions create a destiny that follows like a shadow, with all accounts settled at life's end. The aim of self-knowledge is distinct, rooted in inner purity. The light of enlightenment is not physical light but the light of knowledge, which exists even without sight. The individual consciousness is entangled in a net of complexities and latent tendencies. Only the Satguru can cut these binding threads. Satsang can suddenly resolve deep fixations and misunderstandings, awakening the awareness that the true self is eternal. Avoid gatherings that criticize other paths, seeking instead those grounded in genuine knowledge. "Destiny is not somewhere in the sky; destiny is following us like the shadow of our body." "In this kośa, there is a light of knowledge." Filming location: Vienna, Austria

The Pañcamukhī Rudrākṣa embodies the mantra Oṁ Namaḥ Śivāya. Distribute it for health and balance. Wear it touching the body, ideally at the neck for the thyroid and vocal cords, or let it hang near the heart. Cleanse it with water while chanting the Tryambakam mantra. This practice harmonizes the physical, mental, and emotional. Giving a Rudrākṣa purifies karma. A spiritual name should align with Vedic astrology. An accurate birth time and place are required to determine the correct initial letter based on the moon's position. This creates a protective influence. The process involves a fee for the astrologer's detailed work. "One Rudrākṣa, a Pañcamukhī Rudrākṣa, distribute it to your friends for their good health, for the balance between emotion and intellect." "Then the astrologer will make your horoscope perfect... the alphabet must be according to your constellation." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

Steady practice and satsang are essential for spiritual progress. Neglecting regular practice, even for a day, leads to significant loss. Initial enthusiasm often fades, replaced by distractions like television, which halt spiritual development. Do not blame God or the teacher for a lack of progress; grace functions alongside personal effort and devotion. Practice must be continuous, with awareness on each breath and the divine name. Spiritual love must grow daily, like a plant or a child in the womb. Satsang is a purifying bundle of energy; avoiding it leads one astray into negative company. Practice without devotion and satsang remains mechanical. Continuity is step-by-step, building the path. This discipline brings holistic development to millions globally. Conferences honor the teacher and promote a culture of peace, which is the true foundation for harmony. "On my each and every breath, I repeat and remember Thy name." "The lucky one, the fortunate one, will go to the satsaṅg." Filming locations: Prague, Central Bohemia, Czech Republic.

Culture is the beauty and life of humanity, arising from the foundational education known as saṃskāra. This culture bestows human qualities, spirituality, and awareness. It is expressed through non-violence, peace, harmony, tolerance, and forgiveness. Every creature possesses its own culture, and to be without it is to be lost and unhappy. Culture is life itself. Sanātana Dharma is the eternal principle underlying all existence, not a dogma but the natural law of growth and transformation present in all life, from a seed to the cycles of water. It is the recognition of the one divine essence, Śiva tattva, dwelling within every creature. All conflict arises from division and ignorance of this unifying culture. To create peace, one must respect and follow culture, with agriculture being a vital expression of it, requiring protection from harmful practices. "Where there is a culture, there is a human, and where there is a human, there is a culture." "Sanātana Dharma is not that I believe this God and you believe this God. This kind of fighting is not in Sanātana."

The endless cycle of creation and dissolution guides the soul toward Śiva. Creation, Sṛṣṭi, and dissolution, Vilaya, repeat across Yugas. God incarnates in each age through Yogamāyā. Viṣṇu appears with symbols of blessing and destruction. The cycle cleans the field of existence before Śiva, the Svayambhū, manifests again. Vast scriptural knowledge was largely destroyed, yet an ocean remains. Theoretical knowledge is limited; practice is essential. Countless Yugas have passed. The Jīvātmā, the individual soul present in all life, is Śiva-tattva. This essence multiplies endlessly. Gods perform their duties in a reciprocal play. Through disciplined Sādhanā, especially mantra in Kali Yuga, one can overcome suffering. Earthly life, from womb to old age, is marked by difficulty and attachment, a Tapasyā. The aim is for the individual drop of Jīva to merge with the ocean of Śiva. Sustain life with duty and love, but seek Self-realization. Hold to your path, reject doubt, and use your inner light. Guide future generations on this path to end the cycle of rebirth. "Kali Yuga keval nām ādhāra, sumir sumir narhoi bhavapāra." "So this drop is the Jīva, Śivatattva. And the ocean is Śiva. When this drop falls into the ocean again, the Jīva becomes Śiva." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

The divine presence transcends physical form. The physical, saguṇa form is limited, while the nirguṇa form is limitless and accessible to all through the name and remembrance. When a great being merges with Brahman, their physical presence ends, but their divine essence remains. This essence is within everyone, but realizing it requires purification of the inner consciousness. Our tradition carries this blessing. The Guru's guidance is essential; rejecting it leads one astray. Personal experiences of this grace are profound but often indescribable. The disciple must be receptive to the master's shaping, like a sculptor with stone. Practice humility, follow the Guru's word, and reduce negative tendencies to progress. The divine presence is a constant support and multiplier of grace for the sincere devotee. "Greater than God Rāma is His name, which is even greater." "To be near him is like when it is very cold and we sit near a fire. The fire doesn't talk to us... but that warmth automatically comes to everyone." Filming location: Vienna, Austria

Dreams reveal your inner reality. The Supreme, though unseen, dwells within your heart as a spark of light. Realizing this requires cultivating spiritual qualities like truth and humility while denying negativity. Your present thoughts are seeds determining future experiences across lives. What you call reality is as fleeting as a dream, a play of consciousness. Relationships shape your inner peace; hidden emotional blockages possess immense power. A harmonious partnership is a merging of souls for life's journey. Waking life and dream experiences are both layers of your conscious reality. "Your hidden power has immense energy, and that can move everything." "Therefore, on this planet, there is no reality. We will come and we will go, and we will experience our own reality. And that’s called a dream." Filming location: Prague, Czech Republic

The prayer seeks oneness with the divine through devotion and practice. Divine light dwells within, dissolving ignorance. The goal is liberation, merging with Brahman or Śiva. This union is yoga, meaning harmony, a divine science beyond mere exercise. Intellect must be filled with devotion, not dry. God grants realization through a medium, like rain through clouds. Constant practice with a guru's blessings is essential. True meditation is complete awareness in all activities, a consciousness unified with the cosmic. Chanting uplifts consciousness, resonating through all chakras to reveal the innocent, pure self within. Donating Rudrākṣa on new and full moons helps balance karmas. Life requires balancing good and bad karmas to ultimately merge with the one. "Let me become one, and that is called the yoga. That yoga, which means the harmony, it is your creation." "Complete awareness. My eyes are closed or open. You may be walking. You may be working. You are aware that your consciousness is in the cosmic consciousness." Filming location: Prague, Czech Republic

The origin of yoga is beyond human imagination, connected to the cycles of cosmic time. Yoga is the union between infinite space and pure consciousness, harmonized by divine energy. This creation began with the primordial sound, Aum, which resonates through all existence. The science of yoga was first given by Śiva for the well-being of all creation, long before any historical record. Patañjali systematized this knowledge. True yoga begins with immediate discipline and the control of the mind's fluctuations. Without this discipline, efforts are fruitless. The human life is a rare opportunity to move from darkness toward the cosmic light; to miss this path is to remain lost. Physical practices are for health, which is foundational, but the ultimate aim is union beyond the body. "Yoga begins with discipline. If you have no discipline, you can do many things, but you will not be successful." "Yoga is the union between space and consciousness, harmonized by divine energy." Filming location: Melbourne, Australia

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The spiritual tradition views a saint's passing not as a death but as a Mahāsamādhi, a merging with the divine. In worldly life, death brings sorrow, but for a true renunciant who has followed a master, it is a culmination. Disciples are of three types: the unstable who leave, the middling who are inconsistent, and the superior who faithfully follow all instructions. The relationship with a master is singular and lifelong, like that with a mother or father. A genuine sādhu lives within a disciplined tradition, not alone, and undergoes rigorous training to purify the self. This process is likened to a wasp seeking a specific caterpillar; only the one that attentively listens and follows is taken into the nest to be transformed. Attaining liberation requires consistent practice, devotion, and attending satsaṅg to absorb wisdom, not merely adopting external signs. Titles are irrelevant; what matters is the inner realization. The final rites for such a being are not a funeral but a samādhi, and the event is called Brahmalīna, signifying union with Brahman. The associated ceremonies, like the Ṣoḍaśī Bandhāra, mark this sacred passage. "One who seriously wishes to study Sanskrit, yoga, meditation, and develop with the master to become a master of spiritual knowledge must follow strict rules." "When a sanyāsī, who became a real sanyāsī and followed the master, passes away, we give them samādhi." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

We are transforming desert into oasis, a spiritual and environmental journey. God prepared a beautiful home, but human attachment led to greed, fear, and anger, transforming that paradise. We now live in Kali Yuga, where forests, rivers, and air are degraded. Deserts appear as jungles are burned for agriculture. Modern development brought tubewells, pumping the earth's blood and lowering the water table. We must change direction. Our master chose this barren land to build an ashram, a school. We cleared poisonous bush and planted over 100,000 native trees. We divided the land into fields with small dams to hold moisture and protect soil. We built a system to catch rainwater, channeling it through fields into a sealed lake for our use, with surplus filling another lake to recharge groundwater. The water table rose from 100 meters deep to one meter below the surface. The ashram is becoming a jungle, attracting 60 bird species and many animals. This shows we can restore harmony with nature. We are nature. Our inner transformation mirrors the land's: we root out anger and greed, planting seeds of love. The ashram builds us as we build it. "We are pumping the blood of Mother Earth." "We are building an ashram, and the ashram is building us." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

Kriyā Yoga is the science of movement, purification, and attaining divine light. Yoga is the harmonizing science for body, mind, and soul, given by Swayambhū Śiva. The human birth holds a unique potential, but it is threatened by the inner crocodiles of desire, anger, and ego. These negative forces are a consuming fire. One must awaken into the light of kindness, knowledge, and love for all. Humans often become their own enemies through jealousy, hatred, and greed, forgetting their dharma. Yoga is a complete way of life leading to salvation. Kriyā means action and movement, inherent in the expanding universe, the changing stars, and the rotating earth. This perpetual motion exists within the human body through breath, circulation, and thought. Kriyā Yoga is the practice of balancing these inner energies to purify consciousness. Specific Kriyās, like Ujjāyī Prāṇāyāma or Agnisāra, maintain health and awareness. Even digestion and sleep are Kriyās. Consistent practice purifies karma and elevates consciousness toward light; neglecting it causes a rapid decline. This path requires discipline and grace. "Within you is the ocean of immortality. Within you is the fountain of joy, and within you is the immortal soul." "Kriyā Yoga is the highest technique within yoga. But with that, you have to have a blessing." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

The devotional invocation calls upon divine grace and the guidance of the true teacher. Remember Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles and lord of all hosts. The message of the divine and the message of the Satguru feel profoundly beautiful and auspicious. This message awakens the sleeping soul and showers the rain of knowledge, creating a wave of bliss. The true nature is the unattached, desireless supreme being, present in all states of consciousness. All saints and scriptures proclaim this truth. The supreme Guru's grace alone illuminates the light of knowledge and removes ignorance. "Rām kā sandeśo mohe lāge re suhāvanā, Satguru sandeśa caho mohe lāge re suhāvanā." "Jagratā Svapna Sakoṣatā Turīya Alakā Puruṣa Niṣkāmīya." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

The festival of Deepavali celebrates the return of Rāma, symbolizing the light of welcome and the joy of reunion. True happiness is found in the return of a long-absent loved one, where real love and devotion grow stronger daily if nurtured. All divine incarnations and holy beings face great difficulties in their service. Human emotions like greed and anger, when they enter awareness, lead to wrong actions and can corrupt relationships. The story of Rāma’s exile illustrates this. King Daśaratha, bound by a past promise to his queen Kaikeyī, was compelled to exile his eldest son Rāma for fourteen years and install Kaikeyī’s son as king instead. Rāma, his wife Sītā, and his brother Lakṣmaṇa accepted this decree with equanimity. Rāma expressed happiness in relieving his father’s vow, fulfilling his mother’s wish, and gaining the opportunity for spiritual learning in the forest. Upon Rāma’s eventual return, the people of Ayodhyā lit countless oil lamps to guide his path, creating the Festival of Lights. This tradition continues, though the focus has also shifted to worshipping Lakṣmī for prosperity. "Rāma said, 'I am the happiest person in this world today.'" "People were celebrating, all so happy. So they put the lamps on the path." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

The path from aspirant to immortal disciple requires unwavering devotion and humility. A true disciple follows the master's footsteps without deviation, avoiding the distraction of thinking one has found a better way. Modern technology is impermanent and dependent, unlike eternal spiritual knowledge. The core instruction is guru-vākyā: adhering to the sacred words of scriptures and masters. We are not the sun, but like a tiny lamp, we must provide pure devotion and light in the darkness. This demands change within oneself, not attempts to change others. The spiritual journey purifies the layers of body, energy, desires, mind, intellect, concentration, awareness, and discernment to reach cosmic consciousness. This requires constant purification of energy and thought, as pollution accumulates like dust. Truth and humility are essential; one must never speak negative words, which indicate inner negativity. The goal is to become crystal clear, achieving a liberation where one's name joins the immortal spiritual lineage, beyond the end of worldly lineage. "Guru-vākyā is those holy books for us. What is written in the Vedas?... What’s written in the Bible? What’s written in the Quran?" "This tiny light is giving the confidence to the light sun, father, master. I cannot be the sun, but I will try to give the light in darkness." Filming location: Brisbane, Australia

Yoga is the science of harmonizing body, mind, and soul through following an authentic Master to navigate the cave of worldly life. Svayambhū Śiva, self-manifested, initiates creation. The five elements are His body. Endless space is the mother, and consciousness within it is the father. Between them is Śakti, the balancing energy; this triad and its harmonizing principle is yoga. Our soul enters this world, a cave with 8.4 million paths. One must exit the same way one entered, requiring a guide—the Master. Do not declare yourself a master; it requires lifelong humility and learning. Authentic yoga comes from scriptures inspired by Śiva. Short teacher trainings are insufficient and dangerous, like giving a child surgical tools. Proper study requires a minimum of five years. Theory is nothing compared to practice, but physical guidance and blessing are essential. Everything positive and harmonizing is yoga. Follow your Master correctly to find the path out. "From where you enter, from there you go out." "‘Authentic’ means all the scriptures written by those great saints who received inspiration in their meditation from Śiva Himself." Filming location: Brisbane, Australia

The nābhi, or navel center, is the seat of immortality within the body. All spiritual paths lead to the same point: the center of the universe within yourself. This center is the nābhi, where the nectar of immortality given by the Divine Mother resides. True mastery requires profound humility and dedicated practice over lifetimes, not mere imitation. A humble disciple served his master for eighty years. When the master's astral body could not re-enter his physical form after a rescue, the disciple guided him back through the nābhi point. All negative emotions and tensions collect in the navel center. The remedy is to understand others, forgive, and dissolve these energies through compassion into the heart and nābhi. The physical body is mortal, but consciousness is beyond it. Mastery comes from digesting negative feelings in the maṇipūra cakra, not projecting them. Spiritual growth requires patient study and integrating teachings into daily life through love, service, and meditation. "Where you are, there is the center of the universe, and where is the center of the universe? It is within thyself." "Lagutā se prabhutā mele, prabhutā se prabhutā dūr... through humbleness you get the knowledge of God." Filming location: Sunshine Coast, Australia

The birth of Mahatma Gandhi is commemorated for the legacy of nonviolence and truth left for all. Gandhi’s teachings include ahimsa, nonviolence, and satya, truth. He taught calmness, hard work, love, and respect for all religions. Seven social sins were articulated: wealth without work, pleasure without conscience, knowledge without character, commerce without morality, science without humanity, religion without sacrifice, politics without prejudice. The principle “Be the change you want to see” calls for personal transformation. “Live as if you were to die tomorrow, and learn as if you were to live forever” urges urgency and lifelong learning. “The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others” emphasizes selfless action. Discipline is foundational; Gandhi would not instruct a child to avoid sweets until he himself had given them up. He was a great devotee of Lord Rama, singing “Raghupati Raghava Raja Ram.” In his last moments, devotion to Rama was expressed. He is called Mahatma, a great soul, for his inner self dissolved into cosmic light. His words and smile remain with humanity. The World Peace Council disseminates these messages of peace and unity. Awards for peace, truth, and service honor those who live these values. Peace leads to better communities. Nonviolence is a greater weapon than any mighty weapon. “Live as if you were to die tomorrow, and learn as if you were to live forever.” “Be the change you want to see.” Filming location: New Zealand

Yoga is a universal practice for complete human health and societal balance. It is not a dogma or a man-made religion, but the foundation of sanātana dharma, the eternal principle of harmony. True yoga encompasses all aspects of life, leading to peace and non-violence. Its aim is samādhi, the merging of knowledge, knower, and object into oneness. The discipline of Rāja Yoga is the ethical foundation of governance, where a leader must follow the same dharma enforced for all. A leader is given the dharma daṇḍa, the stick of righteous law, to protect the community with love and justice. Spiritual practice must be applied through selfless action. "Yoga is not a part of any religion. If, then, all religion is a part of yoga, because yoga is good health, happiness, harmony, peace, non-violence, understanding, kindness, and love." "Law is for all. Sūrya is rising for all, and therefore you will be punished. Not that you think that you are a king and you will not be punished. Dharma will punish you, the principle, the discipline, the rules." Filming location: Raumati Beach, New Zealand

The divine play between God and devotee involves tests to purify ego. God and devotee are ultimately one, appearing in two forms to enact a divine play. Hanuman, an incarnation of Shiva, is the perfect devotee of Rama, an incarnation of Vishnu. After Rama's victory, he tasked Hanuman with remaining on Earth to protect devotees. One day, while Hanuman chanted Rama's name, he reflected on his own indispensable deeds in Rama's mission. Sensing this rising ego, Rama devised a lesson. He praised Hanuman extensively and then gave him a simple duty: to deliver a ring to a sage in the Himalayas. Hanuman journeyed there and found the sage, who instructed him to throw the ring into a water pond. When Hanuman hesitated, the sage told him to retrieve it. Hanuman found the pond filled with identical rings. The sage explained that each ring represented a past divine incarnation, and Vishnu performed similar heroic deeds through each. Hanuman's great feats were not unique but part of the eternal divine play, accomplished through divine grace. The lesson was to dissolve the devotee's ego. "Hanuman, whenever Vishnu incarnates on this earth, he has to pay the tax." "Go and say to Rāma that... 'Your duty is finished, now you can go back.'" Filming location: Wellington, New Zealand

The divine manifests to protect righteousness and devotees, appearing at specific times like Mahā Śiva Rātri, which commemorates Śiva's appearance at night. Incarnations arise when unrighteousness increases, as stated in the Bhagavad Gītā. Sanātana Dharma is the eternal, universal principle, not man-made; it is the perfect, automatic system observed in nature's cycles, like water or a seed becoming a tree. God's creation is flawless, whereas human creation is imperfect. Ego and tyranny, as seen in the story of Hiraṇyakaśipu, are ultimately destroyed by divine intervention, such as the Narasiṁha avatāra, to protect devotees like Prahlāda. In Kali Yuga, the divine will manifest again. The disciple's transformation is likened to a worm becoming a wasp through the guru's guidance in satsaṅg. "Whenever there is a decline of righteousness and a rise of unrighteousness, O Arjuna, then I manifest Myself." "Sanātana Dharma is the universal religion, not a man-made religion." Filming location: Wellington, New Zealand

Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Wellington, New Zealand.

Balancing the solar plexus is key for managing diabetes and energy. Yoga offers a scientific system for holistic health. Diabetes can be controlled through movement, nourishment, and environment. An imbalanced solar plexus, shifting left or right, disrupts energy and digestion, leading to issues like fatigue. A simple self-test identifies the pulse's location. Corrective leg movements can recenter this energy in minutes. A balanced navel restores vitality and supports digestive fire. This practice, done regularly, serves as prevention and healing. All five elements within must be in harmony for health. "Where there is a human, there is yoga, and where there is yoga, there is a human." "If our solar plexus is healthy, we will have immense energy." Filming locations: Wellington, To be determined, New Zealand

Today marks the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi and the International Day of Non-Violence. Gandhi's message of nonviolence, truth, and tolerance belongs to the entire world. Happiness arises when thought, speech, and action are in harmony. Non-violence is the greatest force available to humanity. One must be the change one wishes to see. The whole world is one family, yet greed turns it into a market. Mother Earth provides for need, not for greed. When the last tree is cut, money cannot be eaten. Forests and mountains are being destroyed for commerce. Peace has no path; peace itself is the path, beginning in each heart. True education makes a human truly human. Morals, spirituality, and culture are learned on the mother's lap, now replaced by laptops. Without inner change, the world faces great peril. Only spiritual teachings can rescue it. Gandhi's ideals remain urgent amidst rising fear and hate. This gathering is not ritual but rededication to those principles. Service to others is the best way to find oneself. "Non‑violence is the greatest force at the disposal of mankind. It is mightier than the mightiest weapon of destruction devised by the ingenuity of man." "Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony." Filming location: Wellington, New Zealand

Our health and consciousness are disconnected from a nature we are destroying. We build highways requiring immense gravel, destroying mountains. Rainforests are cleared for commercial trees that kill the land. This is driven by desire and a commercial mindset that sees nature as useless. Our unnatural living creates disease. Original seeds are manipulated to be seedless; consuming them may affect human vitality. Food loses its taste and value. Cancer is a man-made disease; healing requires stopping chemicals and returning to natural living. Pollution is severe, even killing vital bees. Our social health declines, with practices suggesting the elderly are a burden. Health encompasses physical, mental, and spiritual layers. We must understand our five bodies, from nourishment to consciousness. Diabetes can be controlled through discipline, diet, and yoga exercises that strengthen the digestive fire. Practice yoga daily to gain energy, awareness, and power in speech. Live in harmony with nature. "Health is not everything, but without health, everything is nothing." "When the last tree is cut and the last fish dies, you will realize you cannot eat your dollars." Filming location: Raumati Beach, New Zealand

Agni Sāra Kriyā is a practice to strengthen the digestive fire for health. Blood pressure and diabetes are linked companions; the aim is to harmonize them. This kriyā is best done in the morning after fasting for several hours. Agni means fire, and the digestive fire, jāṭharāgni, is essential. A strong digestive fire ensures strong organs and prevents issues like diabetes and headaches. Poor digestion can harm eyesight and cause headaches, which also stem from relational disharmony affecting the liver. This single fire is powerful for health. Consistent practice takes only one and a half to two minutes. Laziness is the enemy; we only have yesterday and today. Personal, continuous practice is vital. Changing spiritual paths means losing progress. Agni Sāra Kriyā improves memory, cleanses the blood and joints, burns excess fat, balances hormones, and strengthens immunity. Avoid it after recent heart procedures or stomach surgery. The digestive fire is also Vīraha Agni, the fire of spiritual longing. The practice involves exhaling, holding the breath out, and moving the stomach. Do not exceed three or four rounds. It positively affects the kidneys, liver, and circulation, reducing fat levels. "Fire needs water. Fire can exist only in the water." "Tomorrow is like the horizon: as you approach, it recedes further." Filming location: Wellington, New Zealand

The navel center is the source of life and balance for the entire body. Begin by lying down to relax the body completely. Place a hand gently on the navel to feel its warmth and connection to vital energy. This point distributes energy and influences overall health, including the pancreas and digestion. Locate the pulse at your navel to assess its alignment. Specific leg movements can help center a displaced navel pulse. Further exercises while lying on the stomach and sitting in Vajrāsana support the internal organs. Regular practice harmonizes the nervous system and aids in managing conditions like diabetes. These techniques serve as both preparation and supportive therapy. "The navel is like a sun in the universe." "Our life begins first from the navel. And immortality, the nectar, what we talk about, it is here in the navel."

Sanātana Dharma is the eternal law and yoga is the union with the divine. Dharma is not religion. Religion is a divisive philosophy, but dharma is universal. Sanātana Dharma is the eternal process, like the cycles of sunrise or water becoming rain and returning to the ocean. The soul in every creature is the equal light of God. If you protect dharma, it protects you. Your dharma is to care for your body and live healthily to help others. Yoga is the union of the individual soul with the universal soul. It is not merely exercise or breath control; it is a daily practice for physical, mental, and spiritual health. The process moves from body and energy to senses, desires, mind, intellect, awareness, and finally consciousness. God dwells within all, but is not visible. Your habits and associations shape your mind and speech. Practice leads to awareness. "Dharma is not religion. Religion is a philosophy." "Yoga means union, union or becoming one. And this is called jīvātmā and paramātmā." Filming location: Wellington, New Zealand

Prāṇa is the life force and the core inquiry is the nature of the self. Prāṇa is the cosmic energy enabling existence, divided into specific aspects for functions like sight and heartbeat. Physical prāṇa is linked to oxygen, while astral prāṇa is the eternal cosmic supply. The fundamental questions are: Who am I? From where did I come? For what purpose? Where will I go after this life? The self is not the body, mind, or intellect, but that which says "I." Awareness travels with the speed of thought, expanding consciousness instantly. Life's duty is to perform one's role well, though discerning how to truly help others requires understanding their actual needs. To protect and harmonize prāṇa, adhere to four nourishments: āhār (pure, sattvic diet), vihār (positive environment and company), ācār (kind, socialized behavior), and vicār (positive thinking). Practice prāṇāyāma to regulate breath and connect to spiritual energy, using specific techniques with alternate nostrils to calm the nervous system and cultivate pure consciousness. "Prāṇa is the life force. Prāṇa is the source of our life." "Who am I? I am not this body, I am not this mind, I am not this intellect." Filming locations: Auckland, North Island, New Zealand

Vajrāsana and shoulder rotation are profound practices for health. Shoulder rotation engages the spine and its muscles, aiding balance. In Vajrāsana, folded elbows relax the shoulders. The Vajranāḍī nerve, central to this posture, is said to balance the body, support the brain and heart, and function like an earthing cable. This posture greatly aids digestion; sitting in it after meals is recommended. It helps align the spine, potentially protecting against sciatica and slipped discs. It relaxes the stomach, can alleviate gastric issues, constipation, and menstrual pain, and may help prevent gallbladder or kidney stones. It keeps knee muscles flexible. For those with knee or ankle injuries, sitting on a stool can offer most benefits. The cat pose, demonstrated alongside, stretches abdominal and thyroid muscles. Practice slowly and consistently. "By sitting like this, we activate all the nerve systems." "This posture protects you from two things: sciatica problems and slipped discs, because it puts the spine in a straight way." Filming location: Auckland, New Zealand

Yoga begins with the body to reach beyond it. A healthy body balances the mind, senses, and emotions, leading to concentration and awareness. This awareness reveals consciousness, which exists at many levels, culminating in God consciousness. All this depends on the body; when it fails, the soul departs, journeying toward the light. Discipline is the foundation of yoga and a happy life, though flexibility is needed. Physical postures develop energy and vitality. Prāṇa is the source of life, sustaining all creatures. We possess five layered bodies, with the soul at the core. Disease often originates from fear in the subtle bodies before manifesting physically. Prāṇa comes from material nourishment, positive company, and cosmic energy. The soul resides experientially in the heart. Vital energy flows through 72,000 nerves, balanced by four main channels kept clean through practice. Pure food and drink are essential. The highest energy is from the formless cosmic mother. Use this energy through awareness and technique. Practice without competition or strain to cultivate peace and a fearless departure. "Intellect is a ton of theory, which is nothing compared to a gram of practice." "Prāṇa is the source of life. Without prāṇa, we cannot live." Filming location: Auckland, New Zealand

Destiny is a fixed map written upon the body, yet can be altered by grace and spiritual practice. Janma-bhūmi, karma-bhūmi, and dharma-bhūmi are predetermined—the places of birth, work, and spiritual development. An ancient story illustrates that written destiny cannot be avoided by human effort alone. The physical form is this map: lines on the forehead, palms, and fingers reveal one's karma. When the soul departs, this corporeal map is discarded for a new one. Religion itself cannot change destiny; it is a path for inquiry. Only by following the guru's guidance, the true navigator, can one's path be redirected. The soul journeys like a flame into space after death. Through sincere practice and the guru's grace, the fixed lines of karma can be transformed, leading toward liberation. "Whom God protects, no one can kill." "The lines of karma are unique, unique." Filming location: San Francisco, USA

Yoga is the universal balancing principle, the single root and trunk from which all branches grow. You are the living self, a mobile tree. The human brain is the root, leading and balancing the entire body, just as a small engine pulls a long train. Yoga is not merely physical exercise; it is the discipline that brings harmony to the entire globe, connecting the life of vegetation and the life of humans. We exist in three spheres: the janmabhūmi, the birth land to which we must be loyal; the karmabhūmi, the place where we perform selfless action, or niṣkāma karma, which perfects yoga; and the dharmabhūmi, the place of righteous duty and ultimate shelter, which is beyond the dogma of religion. True dharma is universal duty, not division. Yoga is this unifying force for all existence, from building a harmonious home to seeing the world as one family. It is the fire that burns away all karma. "Yoga is the balancing principle of our entire globe." "Your yoga practice will be successful if you do karma yoga, because it is the yoga." Filming location: San Francisco, USA

The mūrti becomes alive through prāṇa pratiṣṭhā and devotion, and the highest dharma is non-violence. Performing prāṇa pratiṣṭhā transforms the statue into a living deity for the bhakta. God then accepts and eats the offerings. A young girl in a village temple performed pūjā with simple dāliyā and ghee, holding her skirt as a curtain. She urged Kṛṣṇa to eat, fearing the priest’s anger if the deity remained hungry. Kṛṣṇa appeared and consumed the food. Such a miracle never occurred for the priest performing daily ceremonies. Pure devotion melts rock. Non-violence is the highest principle. Bhīṣma declared this truth after the Mahābhārata war. Sanātana Dharma rests on ahiṃsā. Causing pain to any creature generates karma. Meat requires killing living beings. True religion does not permit killing. God created all life with equal love. Compassion is the root of dharma; pride is the root of sin. Never abandon compassion while life remains. "Ahiṃsā Paramo Dharma" "Dayā dharma kā mūla hai, pāpa mūla abhimāna" Filming location: San Francisco, USA

Kuṇḍalinī, Śakti, and Kriyā Yoga are interconnected through life's ceremonial obligations. Kuṇḍalinī is the conscious energy within, connected to the nāḍīs and chakras. This energy is feminine, called Śakti. Its awakening requires fulfilling sixteen Vedic saṃskāras, or ceremonies, which liberate the soul from karmic debts to ancestors and elements. These include rites from birth to death, like ear piercing for health and the final funeral rites. Without completing these, ancestral souls remain trapped, causing disturbances in life and blocking spiritual progress. Kriyā Yoga and Kuṇḍalinī awakening thus depend on purifying these obligations through prescribed ceremonies, like the śrāddha for ancestors, to clear foreign energies from the body. "Kuṇḍalinī is a kind of consciousness which has clarity, and it leads the aspirant to the highest level of consciousness." "By the untasty, it’s not only untasty, but it’s called untasty kriyā... Then your Kriya Yoga will be successful. At that time, your Kuṇḍalinī will be pure, and it will awaken." Filming location: San Francisco, USA

Yoga is an ocean of wisdom for daily life, teaching the union of body, mind, and soul. Yoga means union. Daily practice is life itself. Self-inquiry asks, “Who am I? From where did I come? Where will I go?” Reincarnation is like recycling, coming and going. Creation began with endless space and dormant consciousness. Energy united them, and a vibration arose—nada. From nada came light, and then manifestation. Yoga postures are not acrobatics; they balance and harmonize. Practice includes dynamic warming, stretching, and holding with conscious breath. The body contains 72,000 energy channels; three are primary: Ida, Pingala, Sushumna. Chakras are energy centers along the spine, influencing health. Pranayama purifies the nerves and enhances concentration. Meditation leads to peace and inner harmony. Health is the first wealth, achieved through proper nourishment and yoga. Nothing is forever; only joy and love endure. “There is no way to peace; peace itself is the way.” “Tons of theory is nothing compared to a gram of practice.” Filming location: San Francisco, USA

We gather to plant a tree for peace, following the International Day of Peace. Living in peace means harmony with community and balance with the environment. This act is a sign of peace and respect for nature. The simple intention behind planting a tree is very powerful. Trees soften our minds and bodies, putting us in a different frame. They give everything without asking. In a garden, one gets back in touch with essential, simple human nature. Diverse intentions in this moment work in harmony toward a peaceful world. "A peace tree means to fulfill your wish; a peace tree fulfills your wish." "The tree gives us everything without asking, and when we come to the park and under the trees, automatically our wish is fulfilled." Filming locations: The Gardens at Lake Merritt, Oakland, California, United States.

Yoga is the path to peace and health, encompassing both world peace and inner peace. Health is foundational, for without it, there is no mental or emotional peace. True peace begins within one's own heart. Yoga is a universal practice for every stage of life, not merely extreme physical postures for the young. It integrates nourishment, movement, and environment into a way of living. Our life and health are ultimately in our own hands. The practice should be gentle and progressive, avoiding forceful or torturous movements. It is a scientific system for regeneration and well-being, beginning each day with conscious, positive thoughts. "Health is not everything, but everything is nothing without health." "My child, the life of the bird depends on your hands."

Morning satsang with Vishwaguruji from Atlanta, Georgia, USA. Vishwaguruji explains what is a grassroot project and how can it help in maintaining world peace. Peace needs not only the human, but the whole nature. The path of a peace begins in our heart.