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Let's Try To Save Our Planet

A global alarm sounds for the earth's condition, caused by human action. Major conferences address water crises from pollution and misuse, and food systems causing disease through chemicals. Education must include universal spirituality and ethics. Economic systems reliant on fossil fuels face protest. Vast gatherings of officials and citizens highlight urgent collective concern. The destruction of rainforests for paper and lumber devastates ecosystems. A simple life using natural materials and rejecting disposables is the true path. Individual initiative has value when united for the planet's welfare. "Leave oil in the soil" and "Leave the coal in the hole." "Use and throw, but where to throw?" Filming location: Turcianske Teplice, Slovakia

An Exceptional Master Training

A guided yoga session integrates physical postures with breath awareness and relaxation. Begin by lying down and consciously relaxing the entire body. Observe the natural breath without altering its rhythm. Perform specific leg movements and cycles, maintaining straight knees and controlled motion. Transition into postures like Supta Paścimottānāsana and Viparītakaraṇī Mudrā, emphasizing proper form. These exercises engage the leg, back, and stomach muscles. Research indicates measurable benefits, such as improved blood circulation from practices like Bhujaṅgāsana. A diet rich in fruits and vegetables can support flexibility and cleanse the body. Conclude with breathing techniques and relaxation. "Relax and feel your breath process. Do not change your breath rhythm." "These postures, which we did, and if someone finds it difficult, then it is very clear that you have to put yourself on a phalahārī diet." Filming location: Slovakia

This Body Is The Temple Of Your Soul

The body is the temple of the soul and the foundation for all life. Yoga is a gentle, holistic system for its care, not forceful acrobatics. This body is your constant partner, requiring love, respect, and soft nourishment. Neglect leads to pain and suffering in later years. The practice encompasses physical postures, breath regulation, relaxation, meditation, mantra, and pure food. It is a daily discipline from cradle to enlightenment, integrating all aspects of yoga. Self-study, or svādhyāya, means reading inspiring texts and examining your own inner life. Cultivate good company and release hidden fears, particularly the fear of existence. Trust in divine provision while performing your duty. A disciplined life brings health, happiness, and liberation. "Therefore, we should not neglect our body. We should learn to love our body." "Whatever you will do, only that will happen which should happen. Then why are we worried? Just do your duty and trust in God." Filming location: Turcianske Teplice, Slovakia

The Poet's Reach

A poet's reach extends beyond the sun's light. Where sunlight ends, true poetry begins, born from selfless devotion, not ambition. Ambition is ego; it ensures failure. Even a slight doubt rejects a disciple from grace, returning one to endless cycles. Therefore, proceed gently, mastering the inner heat of ego. True service seeks nothing but to serve in every life. Writing from intellect alone is forgettable; writing from divine love creates scripture. There are two writers: troublemakers who divide and peacemakers who unite. One must be a peacemaker. A yogi's consciousness can traverse solar systems, but this requires perfection in work, devotion, knowledge, and meditation. Idle meditation, without engaged action, breeds restless thoughts and failure. One must first clean the mind and surroundings through karma yoga. Modern suffering arises from separating ethics and spirituality from daily life, business, and politics. True creation stems from selfless vision and devotion, like the architect who builds for beauty, not just utility. The mind is a restless monkey, controlled only by ending attachment and "my-ness." Meditation is essential, but it must be built upon a foundation of purified action and thought. "Where this sunlight will no longer be visible. Beyond that, a poet can go." "Unless you give freedom to your deep, burning desire, for whatever it is, you cannot calm down your mind." Filming location: London, UK

Mystery Of The Universe

Consciousness is one, and creation arises from its union with divine energy. Śiva is pure consciousness, and Śakti is the creative energy. They are not gendered; both principles exist within all. This union is essential for life and creation. The material world operates through attraction, like gravity, reflecting this fundamental unity. The trinity of Brahmā, Viṣṇu, and Śiva represents cosmic functions. Incarnations appear to restore balance. All existence shares the same consciousness. The universe is vast beyond scientific measure, yet its mystery is understood not through the senses but by recognizing the insensible, subtle power within. As elements become subtler—from food to water to air to space to mind to intellect—they become more powerful and unified. The supreme, insensible consciousness is Brahman, the source and support of all, existing within as the soul. This consciousness creates, sustains, and can withdraw the entire universe. It is experienced directly in states like sleep and dream. To understand creation, one must look beyond the senses to this unifying power. "Whenever dharma grows weak and adharma is suppressed, then, in every yuga, I come." "Finally, Eko Brahma. To tenacity, where there are two, is not reality." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

Spirituality And Management

Spirituality and inner management are the core of all right action. Without spirituality, nothing is done correctly. Building the outer ashram must happen together with building the inner ashram. Focusing only on the outer makes it merely a building, not an ashram. Relationships mirror inner feelings. Problems with others reflect unresolved inner states. Management without spirituality fails, as seen in economic crises. The first principles are discipline and self-control. Control your own senses and greed, not others. Selfishness divides, while selflessness unites. Dedication to the main center brings blessings, like watering the roots nourishes the whole plant. Trying to get everything leads to losing everything. Teachers should demonstrate postures and cultivate harmony. When personal interest grows, distraction and destruction follow. Kali Yuga entered through gold, symbolizing greed. True spirituality is activity in unity, leading to divinity. “Eka sādhye saba sādhye – if you practice one, you accomplish everything. Saba sādhye saba jāye – if you try to get everything, you lose everything.” “Diyé binā deunai devā, janama janama karo sevā – without giving, I will not give you. Do seva life after life, and you will have everything.” Filming location: Vép, Hungary

Practice With Spiritual Awareness

The primacy of practice integrates physical and mental yoga to realize the Ātmā. Theory alone accomplishes little; tons of theory cannot equal a gram of practice. Practical realization depends solely on individual effort. Even amidst a hectic life, one must strive to maintain practice. Mental practice includes Śānta Bhāva, saintly thinking, and mānasik pūjā, inner ceremony. Physical practice involves balanced āsanas and prāṇāyāma, never forcing the body. Excess is rejected everywhere; balance remains essential. Meditation with mantra and prayer releases accumulated stress and mental pollution. Mantra functions as a balancing rod, keeping physical, mental, and emotional equilibrium. Practice generates experiences; experience transforms into real knowledge, self-realization. The body serves as an instrument for the journey, not the destination. The world is appearance; Brahman alone is truth. Inner connection through satsaṅg anchors awareness with the divine, like a mother mindful of her child. Without practice, mind and senses spiral out of control. Ultimately, mānasik practice must grow stronger. Both physical and mental practices require equilibrium. Practice, not mere talk, brings realization. "Tons of theory are nothing compared to a gram of practice." "Brahma satyaṁ, jagan mithyā—ultimately, Brahman is truth, this world is an appearance." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

Be Humble Like A Fruit Tree

The path of purification requires prayer, mantra, and self-love. Mental modifications, both painful and non-painful, cannot be purified through ordinary means. Saints discovered a system of prayer, meditation, and mantra. Prayer builds faith and personal consultation with the divine, leading to contentment. Mantra is the essence of prayer, a seed containing all prayers. One must progress from meditation with seed to meditation without seed, where duality dissolves. This process purifies the layers of mental modifications. Merely practicing physical postures is insufficient without ethical disciplines. The body must be cared for with love, as it is the temple of the soul, yet it is temporary. Love for the body means healthy eating, exercise, and yoga practice. True practice calms destructive tendencies and fosters divine qualities. Humility is essential; spiritual pride is a sign of ignorance. The final instruction is to break attachment to materialism and join oneself to the Divine. "Break the attachment towards materialism, including this body and all desires. Join thyself to the Divine." "The more humbleness and spirituality you have, the more communicative you become." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

Ganesh Chaturthi

The universal incarnation of Śrī Gaṇeśa is the foundation of all beginnings. Mortal beings require a physical form to project devotion and understanding. The omniscient one incarnates through yoga śakti to protect the pure and destroy negative energies. Incarnations come for the entire creation, not only for humans. Twenty-four are remembered, with nitya avatāras always present and nimit avatāras arriving for specific purposes. Their mere presence works automatically, like sunlight. The name Gaṇeśa means the Lord of all divine souls. Consciousness has no desire, and matter can do nothing; between them, willpower manifests as Śiva, and creation begins. Gaṇeśa represents the foundational principle. The Mūlādhāra Cakra is the basis of all human consciousness and intellect. Therefore, any new endeavor must first invite Gaṇeśa, the remover of obstacles. He bestows intellect, prosperity, and wisdom. His presence removes negative energy. Adore him consistently, for he is present in every atom. "From time to time, I manifest myself." "Arjuna, I am the entire universe." Filming location: Vienna, Austria

The Soul's Journey

The Supreme is the primordial sound, the resonance that harmonizes the universe. The individual soul is a wave of that resonance, distinct from the universal Ātmā. This soul journeys endlessly through time, experiencing all dualities, accompanied only by its karma. Upon death, no material thing or relation follows; the soul exists in a void where only its own record remains. Every action through body, mind, speech, and resources is recorded with absolute precision by cosmic justice. The human birth is a rare opportunity granted in this mortal world, a workshop to end the soul's wandering. Do not squander it. Be meticulously mindful of your actions, for you alone bear their consequences. The aim is not worldly riches but spiritual wealth—to awaken and dissolve back into the Supreme. "The soul is fluttering on the waves of time. For ages and ages, through darkness and through light, experiencing joy and misery." "Every moment, every second, whatever you speak, whatever you do, whatever you write—everything is by destiny, very quickly." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Spiritual Way Of Living

The immortal soul enters the mortal world to guide and liberate. All beings are born, but few make this birth successful. Human life is a blessed journey, not a destination. Blessings create positive karma for both giver and receiver, while negative thoughts are a curse. Destiny is guided but can be softened by a master's grace. Saints come from divine realms with a purpose: to be eternal guides. They bestow blessings that we must then utilize. Our lineage carries this immortal message through successive masters. The greatest treasure is their direct teachings and simple devotion. The Guru principle is the highest reality, embodying the divine. Follow the master's instructions, not just rituals. Sacrifice inner negativity, not external things. Cultivate deep surrender, for there divine love gathers. We are protected by our faith and the master's unwavering grace. "Everyone has birth, but rare are those who make this birth successful." "Guru never said, 'Worship my feet.' Never. But it was a blessing of Viṣṇu." Filming location: Vienna, Austria

Everything Has It’sTime

True dharma is universal oneness, not conflict. All spiritual truths transcend religious labels. Dharma protects those who protect it. Divine intervention manifests in two forms: the Nimit Avatāra at a cycle's end and the ever-present Nitya Avatāra—the living saint who embodies grace. This grace is not accessed by intellect or power but through a genuine lineage and a pure-hearted master. A balanced, subtle practice is more powerful than forceful extremes. The words and blessings of such a true saint invariably manifest. "Dharma rakṣita rakṣitaḥ—one who protects dharma is protected by dharma." "May the sun and moon change their direction, but the words of the saints will not go empty." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Human Life Is A Great Blessing

Human life is the singular opportunity to end the cycle of birth and death. We are bound by time and karma, creating it through thought, word, and deed. Our human intellect and qualities are given to attain self-realization and merge with pure consciousness. Yet, we remain entangled in the material world, influenced by culture and environment. The practice of mercy and renunciation is essential; renounce negative qualities completely, as one spits something out. Our physical health, through correct diet and authentic yoga, supports this spiritual aim. Without disciplined practice, this precious chance is wasted. "Human life is a great blessing. There must be some reason why the Creator gave this soul a human body, human intellect, and human talents." "Refrain from offensive, harsh words. If you are injured by a knife, the wound will heal... But when we are injured by words from the heart, that will not heal." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Being One With Nature

The four holy manifestations for Paramārtha are lakes, trees, rain, and saints. For Paramārtha, these four are holy. Stones, mountains, dust become holy through contact with the sacred. Trees express thankfulness, giving fruit even when stones are thrown. Herbs like nettles possess immense power. Now is the time to harvest herbs. Grind them by hand with a stone, chanting mantra. The mantra invokes fragrance and health. Take a tiny amount daily in water. A year brings body change. Diet must be small and pure. Alpāhāra supplies śakti. Śiva and Śakti in purity bring divine life. Nature is the greatest teacher. Devotion like Tulsīdās’s yields grace. God blesses even without awareness. Mother Nature gives everything; seek joy in the garden. "Sarvar tarvar sant jan, chauthā barasī meṃ paramārtha ke karne chāroṃ dhārī hain." "Oṃ Tryambakaṃ Yajāmahe Sugandhiṃ Puṣṭi Vardhanam." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Dedicating The Life For Others

The path requires complete surrender through selfless service and renunciation. True seva is service to the divine principle within all, not merely to a physical form. When embarking on this duty, one must surrender all personal concerns, including care for the body, as everything belongs to the divine. What is received, whether a donation or a seed, is a sacred trust to be multiplied for universal welfare, not for personal use. Holding possessions for oneself leads to spiritual emptiness, while using gifts for the benefit of all cultivates abundance. The life of a sannyasi means having no personal ownership; all work and assets belong to the collective trust for future devotees. One must balance worldly needs with spiritual duty, dedicating the majority of one's effort to selfless action. This service manifests in many forms, from physical help to organizing community aid. The ultimate goal is to become like the divine swan, discarding all lower identifications to realize oneself as pure consciousness. "To love and serve each entity is service to me." "What donation you give, you have no rights on that anymore." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

From The Darkness To The Light

Satsaṅg is the highest spiritual technique and the path to divine truth. The current age is marked by negative qualities, yet divine light persists through holy beings. This inner light is obscured by mental pollution, requiring purification through spiritual practice. Without self-knowledge, existence is perilous. Satsaṅg serves as the vessel to safety and liberation, representing communion with truth. This gathering occurs wherever sacred words are spoken, transcending division. The divine words of scripture guide from darkness to light. True satsaṅg involves speaking and listening to this Godly language, not worldly conflict. It can be practiced anywhere, at any time, through positive thought and mantra. The transformative power of true association turns the seeker toward the divine. "Light is within everyone. But there is a lot of pollution, mental pollution, and that is very dangerous." "Our boat is in the middle of the ocean... but the satsaṅg is the biggest boat." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Around the world -- Yoga against diabetes from Czech Republic

Yoga addresses modern diseases like high blood pressure and diabetes through holistic practices. Prolonged stress disrupts physical and mental balance, leading to illness. The system views these conditions from a holistic perspective, where emotional and psychological stress contribute alongside organic dysfunctions. Practices such as relaxation, āsanas, and meditation can influence insulin-producing cells and control disease factors. These techniques shape our attitude toward health, cultivating relaxation, balance, and discipline to achieve physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. The exercises are systematically arranged for accessibility, even for the elderly or those with limited mobility. Practitioners need only the determination to improve concentration, physical condition, and mental calmness. Teachers should emphasize slowness, calmness, and harmonization, instilling the principle of observing one's body and breath. The practice supports reducing adipose tissue and involves specific movements performed with mindful observation. "Yoga practices shape our attitude toward health and life." "Practitioners should be instilled with the principle of perceiving their own body, observing the rhythm of the breath." Filming location: Czech Republic

The Nature of Attachment, the Curse of Knowledge, and the Immortal Parrot

The interplay of divine will, human attachment, and the quest for immortality is examined through sacred narratives. Actions produce reactions, leading to blessings or curses from divine justice. Attachment, or moha, is a source of suffering, as seen in worldly examples and divine stories. Śiva had immense attachment to Śakti. When she disobeyed his counsel and went to her father's yajña, she perished in the fire. Śiva, in grief, withdrew from the universe with her body. To restore cosmic order, Viṣṇu used his discus to cut her form into pieces, creating the sacred Śakti Pīṭhas. Śakti later incarnated as Pārvatī. The celestial sage Nārada often sows discord, such as prompting Pārvatī to question Śiva's garland of skulls. Śiva explained each skull represents a past incarnation where she died from not following his guidance. Pārvatī demanded the secret of immortality. Reluctant due to potential misuse, Śiva finally agreed to teach her in a secluded cave, imparting the Guru Gītā. During the teaching, Pārvatī fell asleep. A parrot eavesdropped, repeating affirmations. Discovered, the parrot fled and entered the womb of a sage's wife. The unborn being, later born as Śukadeva, initially refused birth until the world was briefly made perfect. He ultimately received the knowledge of immortality from King Janaka. This illustrates the struggle with māyā and the necessity of a true guide for liberation. "Love is the greatest. That love is God, and God is love." "You cannot fight against Brahmā, Viṣṇu, or Śiva unless you have a concrete reason." Filming location: Vienna, Austria

On Nirguna Level There Are No Boundaries

The path to divine consciousness requires sacrifice and the guidance of a personal guru. Physical presence deepens connection, but love transcends distance. Higher consciousness moves beyond the material to perceive unity. The personal form of God is essential for human development, leading to the realization of the impersonal. One must renounce inner negativity like jealousy and doubt. This sacrifice is the gate to the divine kingdom. The guru is the supreme principle, essential for liberation, as even divine incarnations had gurus. Surrender to the guru merges the individual soul with the universal. "Enter the kingdom of the Lord through the gate of sacrifice." "Where there is love, there is no distance. And where there is no love, even the neighbor’s door is very far." Filming location: Budapest, Hungary

Around the world - YIDL at the Budapest Carfree Day

Yoga is practiced in the heart of the city on a car-free day. Our international system, Yoga in Daily Life, was founded by an Indian master and has been present here for over thirty years. We have a center that has continuously held classes from the same location. Today, we practiced with children of various ages. It is interesting to practice yoga on this normally busy avenue. The experience proves you can practice undisturbed even here; the curious onlookers inspire us. We welcome visitors to try this tomorrow. "It’s a very interesting experience that you can practice yoga even in such a place, and nothing really disturbs you." "Let them also try what it is like to exercise their right on one of Budapest’s busiest streets." Filming location: Budapest, Hungary

Evening with Swamiji from Jaipur

The mind runs blindly and is difficult to control, requiring the path of yoga. Attachment is the root of suffering, binding the self through emotion and desire. The divine acts without attachment, but human action creates bondage. Stories illustrate the destructive power of uncontrolled anger and ego, subdued only by grace. The grace of the true teacher releases these bonds of attachment. Various yogas, including those involving the nāḍīs and cakras, are described for attaining liberation. The mind cannot be stopped by force but can be given a direction. In this age, devotion and the divine name are the essential supports. All else is transient. "Do not try to stop the river; just show the river a direction." "In the Kali Yuga, only the name is the support."

Around the world - YIDL at he Sziget Festival Budapest 2011

Yoga is offered as a sanctuary within a large music festival. For eleven years, we provide a daily practice, showing festival-goers how to relax deeply. Many newcomers try yoga here for the first time. We adapt to the fast-paced environment by offering 20-25 minute sessions tailored to individual requests for rest, asana, or meditation. Initial interest often comes from seeing dynamic asana practice. We always begin with simple, grounding exercises, not advanced postures. We emphasize preserving the tradition's purity and spirituality, contrasting with the popular strength-based styles. Our presence in this community space is essential, as many might not seek out a dedicated center. People practice even amidst loud music, achieving a withdrawal of the senses. This demonstrates that deep relaxation is possible anywhere. "Based on this, our prepared yoga instructors tailor the session accordingly." "The astonishing experience we have is that at most they achieve pratyāhāra, the withdrawal of the senses, so that they are absolutely undisturbed by what is happening outside." Filming location: Budapest, Hungary

Program with Swamiji

Life is a test of discernment, where true understanding arises only through adversity. Dharma and relationships are proven in hardship. A child's attachments shift with age, from toys to family, yet all are transient. People love the essence, not the form. Self-realization brings detachment, revealing the Self as the light of Brahman, making the world transcendent. Even deities are bound by karma and seek human birth for liberation. All incarnations endure suffering within karmic constraints. Action itself is divine and determines one's course. The deepest bondage is attachment, as seen when duty conflicts with familial ties. The mind is a restless monkey, spoiling devotion, then an ox dragging one into worldly confusion. Without control, it wanders in hunger and planning. True practice requires a place free from bargaining. Worldly sorrow persists, but devotion is the path. When the vital force departs, all relations are seen as illusory. Attachment is a worldly bond, fleeting like moonlight. "Dharma, patience, friends, and women are tested in times of adversity." "Brahman is truth, the world is illusion."

Around the world - YIDL at the Budapest Vegetarian Festival 2011

Yoga in Everyday Life is a system of practice for daily living. We demonstrate its aspects at events like the Vegetarian Festival. The practice involves paying attention to bodily sensations, which connects you to vitality carried by circulation and prāṇa. The system offers recommendations, with a vegetarian lifestyle being foremost. It is not enough to merely be vegetarian; one must also move, exercise, practice prāṇāyāma, and relax. This philosophy aims first for good health, suggesting many troubles originate from the stomach and the sense of taste. Managing this is possible through the master yoga system. Beyond physical benefits, the philosophy makes life easier, providing opportunity to find oneself and ultimately reach the Self of God, Paramātmā. "Among these, the foremost is to maintain a vegetarian lifestyle." "He can deal with everything if he is involved in the master yoga system." Filming location: Budapest, Hungary

The Woodcutter’s Journey: From Copper to the Treasure Within

The journey from outer wealth to inner treasure reveals the master’s step-by-step guidance. A woodcutter, struggling to feed his family, received a sage’s blessing to dig for copper, then silver, gold, and diamonds. Each stage brought more comfort, yet the sage urged him to go further, to a clearing where something more valuable than diamonds awaited. The man delayed, and when he finally went, he found a tree and sat in meditation, discovering a peace surpassing all he had mined. This story mirrors the spiritual path: the master leads us from gross practices to deeper sādhanā. We begin with āsana and prāṇāyāma, then are pushed toward kriyā, mantra, and meditation. The core practice is ātma cintan—turning inward with mantra. All other methods are preparation. The mind, however, is a naughty monkey that can wreck the garden of peace in an instant. It is formless, ever-hungry, and moves faster than anything. To tame it, saints seize it by the nose and administer the medicine of knowledge and detachment. Satsaṅg is essential: it refreshes and purifies. The mantra is a fence protecting inner peace, a diamond of all diamonds. Its meaning unfolds in many directions—outward, inward, toward the self, toward the world. Daily effort to unlock its secrets is crucial. Satsaṅg must extend beyond gatherings; it must become an inner company with spiritual thoughts. This inner satsaṅg purifies, making one’s presence infectious. The aim is to live constantly in that satsaṅg, with awareness on the mantra and the path. “Peace and bliss result from satsaṅg.” “The mantra is like a fence you can put around yourself if you’re in a turbulent situation, so that your inner peace can remain intact.” Filming location: Vienna, Austria

The Journey of Consciousness: From Sleep to the Self

The journey of consciousness begins with understanding its states. The limited self can attain boundless knowledge through yogic practice. The subtle body, existing in the element of ākāśa, travels beyond the physical. Consciousness moves through waking, dreaming, and deep sleep. By purifying consciousness through sādhanā, one progresses from inert to cosmic awareness. This requires the guidance and mantra of a true Guru, for no practice succeeds without that grace. The Guru is recognized not by the physical form but by the knowledge imparted. The goal is for the individual drop of consciousness to merge into the ocean of the Divine. "Devotion to Hari is the only truth; the entire world is but a dream." "The drop is the jīva, and the ocean is Śiva. So when this jīva, this drop, merges into that ocean, the jīva becomes Śiva."

Evening with Swamiji in Jadan

Indian culture is the cradle of global civilization, integrating spirituality, ethics, and governance into a unified whole. This culture originates from the wisdom of sages who established principles for societal and environmental harmony. Politics and religion are inseparable, as true governance is ethical conduct rooted in spiritual truth. The culture emphasizes non-violence, mercy, and the protection of all life. It sees the divine in all nature and upholds the oneness of existence within diversity. Modern interpretations often reduce profound practices like yoga to mere physical exercise, missing their essence of divine union. The preservation of this culture and environment is a sacred duty, demonstrating India's role as a world teacher. "Mahatma Gandhijī said that if one says religion and politics cannot go together, that means he or she does not know what politics and religion are." "Only the name of God, your mantra, is the reality. This world is a dream." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

Program from Jadan

The narrative explores the nature of spiritual transmission and the conditions for receiving immortality. A divine mother is asked why her consort wears a garland of skulls. He reveals they are her own from past lives, a testament to eternal union. She then requests the secret of immortality. He agrees to impart this wisdom in a secluded cave, on the condition she remains awake and attentive. However, she falls asleep during the teaching. A parrot hiding in the cave listens intently and responds affirmatively, thus receiving the complete knowledge. The enraged teacher pursues the parrot, who escapes into the womb of a sage’s wife. After much persuasion, the parrot is born as a sage. Despite possessing the immortal wisdom, this sage later realizes he still requires the grace and formal sanction of a human guru to attain liberation. "As many skulls as are around my neck, they are yours." "To achieve immortality, you have to learn and practice and know this wisdom." Filming location: UK

Guru Darshan Removes All The Sins

The soul descends from astral realms to Earth influenced by lunar cycles and planetary forces. It enters the material world through atmospheric moisture, clouds, and rain, infusing vegetation and seeds. These seeds, consumed by creatures, become vehicles for rebirth, guided by destiny. Water holds divine life, revered as sacred. True service, paramārtha, is selfless action dedicated to the supreme, while svārtha is selfish interest. Both are necessary but must be balanced wisely. In each era, divine incarnations appear to restore righteousness. The Guru principle is supreme, transforming disciples through grace. However, misuse of grace or betrayal leads to downfall. True devotion is eternal surrender. "Where there is water, there is God, the Lord of this world." "Guru Tattva is the highest Tattva in all Tattvas." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

Farewell Satsang from Vep

The spirituality of cement teaches perseverance. Lime is dug, burned repeatedly, and turned into cement. Stone is crushed and collected. The mixture is churned in a mixer, then set by vibration. This process mirrors spiritual practice. A woodpecker taps endlessly on a tree, making little visible progress. A bamboo shoot shows no growth for years, then shoots up twenty-five meters in one season. In the same way, practice may seem barren, yet transformation is underway. Seva and sadhana are always working, even when unseen. The guru’s grace is like the burning, crushing, and setting. A great saint urged: do not let go of the master; hold onto his foot. Times will be difficult and beautiful, but do not let go. Gratitude is extended to all who serve the program. Funds were raised: twelve hundred sixty euros, three hundred thirty-five euros, and one hundred forty euros. The hope is that the master himself will be present next year. Yet the true work is to keep that flame alive within. "Don't let go, don't let go." "Keep practicing and practicing and practicing. The results come." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

Around the world - Yoga for Kids from Hungary

Yoga practice serves the natural and harmonious development of the child. This family program welcomes all ages and experience levels. Yoga cultivates physical agility, concentration, and holistic personal growth. We base our practice on Sāṃkhya philosophy, connecting postures playfully to nature. Sessions include āsana, relaxation with stories, and craft activities aligned with festivals. The practice addresses inner needs and helps overcome personal complexes. It provides a complete cycle for non-violent development. "Yoga begins from the child's inner needs and helps them overcome their problems and complexes." "It allows for the child's natural and non-violent development and the harmonious unfolding of every aspect of their personality." Filming location: Hungary

What is the duty of Guru

The Guru’s duty is to attack the ego through spiritual surgery. The disciple feels drawn to the Guru yet often keeps a safety distance. The Guru is a spiritual friend whose duty is to attack the ego. Swami Sivananda said the Guru removes the ego like a surgeon removes a diseased organ—without anesthetic. This process evokes mixed feelings: love attracts, fear creates distance. Karma yoga is given to purify karmas, not merely to build structures. One summer, disciples leveled a meditation hall floor all night, directing water one way, then repeated the work directing water the other way. The ground remained unchanged, but the ego was leveled. Building an ashram means building personalities, not just buildings. Swāmījī trains disciples by taking whatever skill they offer—music, painting, cooking—and using it for purification. In bhajan training, the disciple learned to sing without ego, becoming a humble instrument so the bhajan’s beauty shines, not the singer’s. Through such tests, the Guru challenges unripe bhakti, risking that the disciple may flee. When fear is dissolved, only unconditional love remains, allowing the disciple to realize the Guru’s true nature—a principle, not a person. "There is a sliding door, and behind that sits the Gurū Dev." "The Guru is not really interested in a particular field like music—he is always interested only in spirituality." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

The Essential Flavor: Reflections on a Bhajan and the Joy of Sādhanā

Without the Guru, spiritual practice is tasteless, like food without salt. The bhajan lists japa, tapa, yoga, pilgrimage, and rituals, but all remain flavorless without the Guru's wisdom to unlock their meaning. One can speak of God and study scriptures, yet without the Guru's explanation, it is like an empty box of sweets. Knowing the soul is everywhere is not enough; without the Guru's grace, one sinks back into illusion. The Guru is both the formless and the form, the light that grants liberation. True practice becomes simple and powerful when imbued with the Guru's blessing. The joy of sādhanā is found by turning inward; when one faces the inner light, external attractions lose their power. Do not struggle to push darkness away; concentrate on filling yourself with light. In āsana, prāṇāyāma, and mantra, one reconnects with the divine within, an intimate and beautiful process. Karma yoga's joy is in serving alongside others with shared purpose. "Guru Sabina Sādhanā Sarve Fikaheli" meaning all practices are tasteless without the Guru. "Nāma leta mithānā ko jī, mukha nahīṃ mitho jāno Gurū Sābhinnā" meaning taking the name of the sweet, the mouth does not become sweet without the Guru.

You Live Within Me

The true person is a flute through which the divine sound flows. A guru persistently repeats a teaching for decades, indicating its profound truth. The Latin root of 'person' means 'to sound through,' like a flute that does not make the sound but lets it pass. One must become such an instrument, allowing God to flow through without personal agency. Inspiration arises from unexpected and mundane circumstances, like a stuck tractor tire, not from preconceived spiritual activities. We are asked to send prayers for a sick friend. Spiritual work often involves tasks beyond one's normal expectations. "a person is actually someone who doesn't make a sound, but the sound is just going through." "you just never know where the inspiration, or when the inspiration, is going to come." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

Guru Purnima and Independence Day Celebration at the Gurukul Ashram

True freedom is liberation from the cycle of birth and death, not merely political independence. Human birth is a priceless diamond, never again to be obtained. The senses and desires create a powerful illusion. Political freedom was won, yet inner freedom remains elusive. The ego, the little “I,” must be slain. Like a spider caught in its own web of attachment, the soul perishes. Sleep is the shadow of ignorance—lifetimes of sorrow have passed in this slumber. Awaken, for the opportunity is slipping away. Seek the shelter of the Satguru, whose grace alone brings liberation. Cultivate self-control, discernment, and steady meditation. The Eternal Dharma is a living reality, not mere scripture. A living master is essential to guide the soul. Peace trees are planted as a symbol of harmony worldwide. Remember the great souls who sacrificed for the nation. Do not waste this precious human life. Chant the divine name and realize the Self—this is the path to true independence. “Human birth is a priceless diamond, you will not get it again and again.” “Sleep is the shadow of ignorance. You have suffered sorrow for lifetimes, beloved. O friend, your opportunity is passing, awaken! You are caught in the trap of illusion.” Filming locations: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

Swami Jasraj in Vep

Our inherent qualities are neutral; their direction determines their spiritual value. A great strength can become a weakness if misdirected, and a perceived flaw can become a powerful tool when transformed. The same disciplined energy an athlete uses can fuel profound spiritual practice. The guru's role is to redirect our innate energies toward the divine, just as every ingredient in a kitchen is used. We must regularly clear away mental and habitual clutter to create space for genuine growth. This inner clearing, like a forest fire, allows new life to emerge from the essential seeds of practice. "Everyone’s greatest strength can also be their greatest weakness." "I did not destroy these instruments, but sent them to Devlok... you will get everything back and much, much more." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

Miracles

The miracle of spiritual awakening occurs now, through complete faith and surrender. A disciple once asked how many times the mantra must be repeated for God-realization. The guru answered, “One single time,” if done with total faith and surrender. A historical story tells of Kabir criticizing a disciple for instructing five repetitions—one is enough. In another, Namdev promised to revive a horse in three days; after intense prayer, the miracle happened at the last moment. God explained that Namdev’s own time frame revealed imperfect faith, for miracles always happen now. A Sufi master demanded total surrender: the disciple gave all wealth and was left in a dark cave with no food. Under that now-or-never condition, a lightning-like energy healed and awakened him. Similarly, a mother prayed with desperate surrender for her dying daughter, and the next day the child was miraculously healed. The blessing is ever-present, like water beneath a well; unblocking happens through purification. Karma yoga removes veils, allowing grace to flow. The path is to remove all that does not belong to the true self. The one decision is to surrender everything now. “One single time.” “With a heavy heart, I laid everything in his hands.” Filming location: Vép, Hungary

Guruji's life with Mahaprabuji

Divine grace responds to trust and faith. One tale from the Līlāmṛt tells of Mahāprabhujī instructing a fire ceremony for rain, and within an hour the talāb filled. In Jadan, schoolchildren chanted for rain after a pūjā, and overnight water rose meters deep. Years later, prayer at Bhakti Sāgar brought so much rain that āśram roads submerged. When constructing, the reverse is sometimes requested. A gurubhāī once prayed to hold back rain for concreting, and it worked perfectly. Later, another devotee made the same request, but heavy rain began—only stopping after a direct complaint to the master. This shows grace is not mechanical; it tests bhakti. A disciple once trusted and ate 108 purīs because the master asked, showing limits dissolve with faith. A surfer who achieved the impossible lived by a simple motto. So too with sādhanā. The master pushes disciples past perceived limits. Like a parent letting go of a child’s bicycle, support is withdrawn only when readiness is there. Realizing one is doing the impossible is a gift of grace. Thus, complete trust in the master allows grace to work. “Go and have a fire ceremony at the watering place in your village, and then you will get rain.” “You’ll never know if you never go.” Filming location: Vép, Hungary

Dedicate Your Best Time To Your Sadhana

The bhajan "Sitting in Your Own Māyā" addresses the mind, urging recognition that the self is hidden within. It asks as if speaking to one's own wandering mind. The story of Prahlāda shows Viṣṇu hiding in Hiraṇyakaśipu's heart, the one place the outward-going king never searched. Humans search everywhere for satisfaction while the true self hides within. The Kaṭha Upaniṣad says that self is hidden in the heart's cave, subtle as a thumb tip. Sāṅkhya and yoga teach withdrawing inward from the senses to reach it. Yama says two paths approach: śreyas, the good, and preyas, the pleasurable. The wise choose the good. This choice recurs daily—in food, media, and how time is spent. Many lifetimes led to this brief opportunity; do not waste it. Give the best quality moments to sādhanā, not leftover time. Like Apple's design, first make the box, then fit hardware inside; design the day around practice, then other tasks. Treat spiritual life as a treasure, placed in the most awake, peaceful moments. Remodel your life yearly, adjusting small things for improvement. Swāmījī's three-hour cooking of kadhī shows dedication itself transforms the practitioner. "Don't you know you're sitting in your own māyā?" "The wise person will choose what is good." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

Inspiring Environmental Action at Rio+20: Swami Maheshwarananda’s Message

The planet faces ecological crisis, demanding individual action beyond governmental promises. At the Rio+20 conference, the Yoga in Daily Life founder presented desert rainwater harvesting projects that turned salty water drinkable and now supply drought-stricken villages. Tree planting and waterway cleanups are practical paths for grassroots involvement. A guided meditation taught participants to hold the globe in love, seeing their heartbeat as Earth’s heartbeat. Voluntary commitments were registered, including a pledge to plant trees. Small acts multiply: one man’s river cleanup became a citywide day, and a child, inspired by a story, planted a peach seed to start a forest. Peace trees planted by the master have grown to millions globally. Spiritual practice cultivates awareness that sustainability means protecting all creatures and habitats. The master stressed, “Water is our life.” The call remains: stop hunting, honor all entities, and recognize humanity’s single duty to safeguard oceans, rivers, forests, and wildlife. “Be the change you want to see.” “This is our planet, and it’s up to everybody to do something about its condition.” Filming location: Vép, Hungary

The First Miracle of Sri Devpuriji and the Art of Simple Practice

The mercy of the guru and simple, constant practice open the door to realization. The story of Sri Devpuriji’s first miracle shows this. At Mount Abu, a British officer despised Hindu ceremonies and arrested sadhus. Devpuriji, living in the forest, knew the officer’s secret plan to poison the prisoners. He manifested the Shiva principle, drank seven bottles of poison, and chewed the glass. He then walked over Lake Naki and offered the frightened officer a mantra. By grace, the officer saw the emptiness of worldly luxury and asked for inner peace. The officer released the sadhus and joined the celebration. True contentment does not come from wealth or power. Practice must be simple, like children making rangoli from whatever surrounds them. No special conditions are needed. A disciple’s day becomes preparation for practice, like athletes training with total focus. The mantra is nurtured by small shifts in attitude. The guru overflows with grace, waiting to fill any vessel. Mauna, or silence, begins with small steps and gradually expands. Take the chance now. “God himself gave you the right words, and the right mantra saved you. You will rise not only from this lake, but also from the ocean of suffering.” “In our practice, we just take what is there around us, what is right in front of us, and make something of that. There is really no excuse not to practice.” Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Gayatri Mantra

The Gāyatrī Mantra is a prayer for light and enlightenment. It is one of the oldest mantras from the Ṛgveda, recited for thousands of years. The mantra is addressed to the sun, Savitṛ, as a symbol of light that dispels darkness. It protects life and the one who chants it. The word Gāyatrī denotes a meter of 24 syllables. This mantra is considered the essence of all the Vedas and is called the mother of the Vedas. It purifies the mind and intellect, removes obstacles, and grants spiritual strength. The mantra begins with Oṃ, the primordial sound, followed by Bhūḥ, Bhuvaḥ, Svaḥ, representing the three worlds. The prayer asks for the divine radiance to inspire and illuminate the intellect. "Let us meditate on the glory of the Lord who created this universe, who is worthy of worship, who is the embodiment of knowledge and light." "May it illuminate our intellect." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The Birth of Divine Light: A Janmashtami Discourse

The incarnation of universal consciousness, Bhagavan Sri Krishna, is celebrated. There are two kinds of incarnations: Nitya Avatara, the ever-present saints, and Nimitta Avatara, who descend for a specific purpose. God manifests when negative forces overwhelm, to protect dharma and remove adharma. Quality defines a human, saint, God, or demon. The demonic appears outwardly friendly but harbors destructive inner vrittis. In God’s house there may be delay but not darkness. Parvati questioned Shiva why a great yogi at a cremation ground had nothing while others prospered. Shiva approached and offered boons, but the yogi refused everything, desiring nothing. He remained nirbhaya, beyond fear, and nirichha, desireless. Holy Guruji, from childhood, longed only for Krishna. He was told to go to Jodhpur, and walked a hundred kilometers in one day. There, Mahaprabhuji greeted him and revealed that the promised meeting from a dream had come exactly true. Guruji recognized Mahaprabhuji as Krishna and his searching ended. The body is mortal; the Atma is immortal. No weapon can cut it, fire cannot burn it, water cannot wet it, death cannot take it. That Atma is Satchidananda—truth, consciousness, bliss. So become Krishnamaya, realize the Atma and perform duty without self-centeredness. “In my Virāt Svarūpa, when in every atom is God, then He is also in the rākṣasas too.” “On the day when you truly think that yes, you are the complete surrendered servant, then you will not think about yourself. You become the instrument in His hands.”

The Story of Rākhal Rāj: Faith in the Inner Jungle

The story of Rākhal Rāj reveals that faith turns the inner jungle safe. An old couple in poverty constantly prayed to Krishna. The father died, leaving the mother and their seven-year-old son with one cow. The boy had to cross a tiger-filled jungle to reach school. Terrified, he told his mother. She said his elder brother Rākhal Rāj lived in the forest and would appear if called. Next day, the boy called out, and a tall boy with a peacock feather and flute emerged—Krishna in disguise. Each day, Rākhal Rāj walked him through the jungle, playing and singing. When the boy needed a gift for his teacher’s celebration, Rākhal Rāj gave him a small pot of kheer. The teacher poured it into a large vessel, and it swelled to fill it inexhaustibly with the most sublime kheer. Astonished, the teacher questioned the boy, who insisted his brother lived in the forest. The teacher demanded to see this brother. In the forest, the boy called, but no one came. A voice then spoke: “I come only because your mother prays. Your teacher never prays, so he cannot see me.” The teacher understood it was Krishna. The jungle represents the inner unknown, the repressed fears and emotions. With devotion, the Divine accompanies you. Without faith, that presence is invisible. “It is that inner jungle of our own feelings and emotions—of those things we have inside which we have repressed and held there for a long time.” “I only come because your mother prays; your teacher never prays, so he cannot see me.” Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

A Wish Fullfilled By Sri Mahaprabhuji

The inner garden is evergreen, requiring only the water of love and faith. A field of dead chilli stalks, watered as the guru commanded, yielded abundant chillies. The guru’s garden is ever-fresh. Love and devotion revive what seems lost. A well in Nepal, dry for years, was dug deeper on Swamiji’s insistence. At twenty-two feet, no moisture showed. Blasting at night, by morning twenty feet of water stood. No trickle preceded the flood. The plug opened suddenly. Practice may seem barren, yet persistence brings the moment. Trust in the given practice. It bears fruit. Two senses, taste and sexuality, are especially difficult to control. They enslave the world. Nārada’s meditation was disturbed by a sweet offering. Taste drew him to see the giver, then desire arose. He ended up carrying passion on his back. Conquering these senses leads to realization. Continuously water the practice; it is never too late. “Dear brother, the garden of Gurudev is evergreen. To keep it fresh requires only water, the water of love and devotion.” “It’s never too late to put water again on your practice, to water that which you think may even be gone.” Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Positive Work Will Always Help You

Satsaṅg is the highest technique of spirituality. It is association with truth, which can be practiced alone with holy books or in gatherings where divine topics are discussed. Negative association is to be avoided. The world is unreal; only truth remains. Heaven lacks satsaṅg. Deva refers both to celestial beings and to one's own positive karma, which is the true help. Constant idle calling disturbs divine peace; puruṣārtha, or righteous self-effort in work and meditation, is essential. Daily sensory contact pollutes the mind. The Mahāmantra "Oṁ Śrī Dīpa Nirañjana" invokes the spotless light of truth that purifies this mental dust and opens the heart. When the Anāhata Chakra opens, one sees the divine in all, becomes free from greed, and expresses natural wisdom and poetry. True greatness is never self-proclaimed. A pure heart recognizes the saint. One must open the heart's eye to achieve the complete human quality of Puruṣottama, who perfectly follows dharma. "Sat means the truth, and saṅg means to be with." "Through this mantra, all the dust which we collect in our mind is immediately purified." Filming location: Wellington, New Zealand

Story Of The Laughing Sadhus

Spiritual practice should be infused with joy, not approached with heaviness. Two swamis were famous for their constant laughter, finding amusement in all circumstances. When one died, his final wish revealed a playful spirit: his coat pockets were filled with fireworks, which erupted during his cremation. His companion laughed throughout, demonstrating that joy persists beyond events. Our practice, while serious, must retain this lightness. See challenges not as problems but as issues to be addressed calmly. When disturbances arise in meditation, simply observe them and let them pass without engagement. True joy is sattvic and exists without attachment. "See them as issues, not problems. An issue is something you look at, you acknowledge it is there, and then you start to try and deal with it." "If the vṛttis come in, then no problem. Let them come in through the front door of your mind. But also leave the back door open so that they can go back out. And under no circumstances serve them tea." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Guide Without Supression

The senses are ten horses pulling the chariot of the body in different directions, confusing the journey toward the divine. Two senses are most powerful: the tongue and the organ of sexuality. Control is not suppression, which causes trouble, but guiding that energy upward. The intellect must hold the reins of the mind, which connects to the senses. The true rider is the Ātmā, the king and source of light within, who is non-active. The minister Viveka, discrimination, gives instructions by discerning between spiritual good and mere pleasure. Attackers like desire and anger try to hijack the chariot. The weapon is the Guru's word, the fresh teaching. Within this chariot are hidden all worlds and the unstruck divine sound of mantra, the key to inner realms and bliss. "Two senses are specially powerful and control the whole world." "The Ātmā is the king. All light comes from him." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Nothing Is Impossible Through Guru Kripa

The mudrā of silence teaches that the divine knows all needs without asking. Mahāprabhujī’s portrait shows the finger-on-lips mudrā, a gesture of silence. In Khatu Ashram, he sat under a banyan tree, granting liberation even to a snake. Gurujī declared that only that tree bore witness to Mahāprabhujī’s true divine incarnation. He likened devotees to swans who remain in satsaṅg, while crows depart for worldly scraps. Once, a group of Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists, and others came to Khatu. Mahāprabhujī sat in total silence for half an hour, holding the finger mudrā. Afterwards, each person believed he had spoken at length about their own scripture. Only Gurujī and the photographer perceived the physical mudrā; others perceived only speech. Mahāprabhujī explained: the mudrā means “I know; be silent; speak only divine words; I give what you need without your asking.” Therefore, never beg from God, for the Lord knows every heart’s desire. Śiva told Pārvatī: after all yogas, the simple truth is that Hari bhajan alone is real, the world a dream. The indwelling Lord speaks through the devotee as the Vedas. Artificial devotion fails; true seekers do not waste time, for time misspent is a sin. Like a fly seeking filth rather than sandalwood, the unripe flee from satsaṅg. The one who exhausts the ego finds fresh divine energy, just as a marathon runner accesses hidden strength. Remain a swan, dissolve negativity, and let every word fall like a flower. “Don’t ask me, I know everything. Without your asking, I know and will give what you need.” “Umā, kahu nija anubhava apnā, hari bhajana eka satya jagata sapanā.” Filming location: Wellington, New Zealand