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The holy seat, or āsana, is a channel for spiritual grace and must be kept pure. A personal āsana, such as a cloth or a kuśa grass mat, preserves your energy and protects you during meditation. This seat is also called the Vyāsa Gāḍī, the traditional seat of the teacher. Only a rightful successor should occupy it, as it carries a sacred lineage. When speaking from this seat, one must become a clear channel for divine wisdom, not a selfish speaker. The energy of such a seat is palpable and commands reverence. Selfless service, or seva, is the highest spiritual practice. God records every selfless act and repays it manifold, as demonstrated in scriptural stories. Performing seva without expectation of reward is the true path. "When you sit on this Gāḍī, you should be physically, mentally, emotionally, and intellectually very pure." "God himself measured on a scale... and the seva was far heavier than mokṣa."

The human being is a balance of heart and intellect. Emotion and intelligence are both essential. Ego is necessary for survival, but it must be refined into self-respect, which means respecting others through our actions and cleanliness. Uncontrolled emotions like anger are destructive. The Upaniṣads teach that within the physical heart is a cave holding the blue light of the soul, the seat of the jīvātmā. The brain connects the chakras, but when this soul departs, bodily functions cease. Fire, Agni, is a divine element present in many forms: as digestive fire creating hunger, as the fire of desire and anger, and as the sacred fire of love and longing for God. Modern life severs our connection to ancestors and the natural elements, leading to suffering and a loss of roots. Our intellect can be polluted by selfish senses, but viveka, the discerning intelligence between truth and falsehood, remains pure. Practice develops viveka and vairāgya, renunciation. The five elements support the body, and through spiritual practice like Kuṇḍalinī Yoga, prāṇa nourishes the soul. True love is surrender and coordination between heart and intellect, creating better humans and a better world. "Brahmārpaṇaṃ brahmahavir brahmāgnau brahmaṇā hutam." "Brahma Satya, Jagat Mithyā." Filming location: Alexandria, Virginia, USA

Yoga is the primordial science for complete well-being, integrating physical, mental, social, and spiritual health to fulfill human duty for all creatures. Its authentic practice fosters harmony without competition, as many postures offer the same benefits. A healthy being can support the world. Ancient wisdom provides independence, unlike modern dependencies; the ancient sages possessed profound knowledge and siddhis like Doordarshan for universal sight beyond weather or electricity. This is the knowledge and science, jñāna-vijñāna, that nourishes and satisfies the soul. Read holy scriptures daily for their essence. True wisdom is the Guru Vakya from all authentic scriptures, leading to the formless supreme reality, Parameśvara. All paths ultimately converge. The mind is polluted by worldly struggles; physical yoga alone cannot purify these subtle layers. The threefold suffering, tri-tāpa, and its causes can be purified through a specific mantra. This purification is like cleaning dust from a table; mental pollution constantly returns. One must open the door through personal change to invite universal love. "Yoga practice is for the well-being of human health: physical, mental, social, and spiritual health." "Modern science has achieved only 3.5% of what they [ancient ṛṣis] have." Filming location: Alexandria, Virginia, USA

Yoga itself is spiritual; there is no other side. Human birth is inherently spiritual, as the divine light exists within all. However, like pure grape juice can ferment into harmful alcohol, a human's innate spirituality can be corrupted by negative environments and bad company. These influences create destructive habits and dualities—such as greed, anger, and envy—that obscure our inner light. Just as a single flame dispels darkness, spiritual practice and good companionship preserve this light. Yoga sustains this spiritual stability, harmonizing body, mind, and soul. Its aim is selfless service and giving love, not receiving it. True sustainability is found in this spiritual consciousness, not in material pursuits. Yoga is a universal spirituality, belonging to no single religion, that awakens and maintains our divine nature. "Yoga itself is spiritual. The question is this: if we practice the authentic ancient yogic techniques... then yoga in itself is spiritual." "Human life, the human birth, is already spiritual. The human is born on this earth as a spiritual light." Filming location: Alexandria, USA

Satsang from Alexandria, USA. Nothing is made forever. This world with everything in it is not permanent. Everything is changeable and what is changing is not the reality. The truth, the reality is unchangeable and it is the Brahman who does not change. We are tight by our many karmas. Whatever we do, it is our good or bad karma. When we achieve a higher level of the consciousness and we see the spirituality and prayer, then this good karma comes to us. When we behave badly, that bad karma also comes to us. We are here like in a retreat for rehabilitation. We are here to rehabilitate our karmas in positive ones, so that anyone which will come in touch with us, will get and take only the good things.

The path of inner development is the journey from ignorance to self-realization. The universe is endless space, containing cosmic consciousness and the unifying power of divine energy. Yoga is the process of harmonizing and uniting these principles, moving from duality to oneness. The individual soul is a bundle of actions and reactions, bound by the law of karma where one controls actions but not their fruits. Destiny, shaped by past karma, directs life unless one changes course by following a realized master. Human life is a rare opportunity endowed with intellect, requiring education not just for livelihood but for the supreme knowledge of the Self. This knowledge is gained through disciplined practice, meditation, and unwavering faith in the guidance of a true guru. The guru provides the seed mantra, a potent sound containing universal reality, which must be nurtured with devotion and protected from doubt. Practice, not mere theory, leads to inner confidence and the realization that the individual self and the supreme consciousness are ultimately one. "Yoga is from duality to non-duality." "Tons of theory is nothing compared with the grain of practice." Filming location: New York, USA

The path to oneness is realized by understanding the relationship between the individual soul, the universal spirit, and the creation. The individual soul, Jīvātmā, is a bundle of accumulated karma. The supreme light, Paramātmā, is the cosmic consciousness governing all. The Vedas declare the universe is endless, containing countless suns. Creation began with divine will expressing as sound, "Eko’haṁ bahusyāmi"—I am one, I shall become many. From this primordial resonance emerged the five elements: space, fire, water, air, and earth. All life is a manifestation seeking to return to its origin in that light and sound. The aim is to merge with that reality. One does not automatically become non-existent after death; individuality persists subtly, like salt dissolved in water, through cycles. The final merger is the goal. Society is fragmented when the divine thread connecting all beings is cut. See the divine in every creature to maintain unity. Perform selfless action without expectation. Unite within through unconditional love for all life. Act now, for the future is uncertain. "Ananta Brahman—the endless universe. We don’t know where this space began and where it ends." "Eko’haṁ bahusyāmi—I am one, and now I will multiply myself." Filming location: Vancouver, Canada

Yoga is unity, the realization of oneness. The practice harmonizes body, mind, and soul, but its true aim is the individual soul merging with the universal soul. We exist as separate individuals due to ignorance, fluttering through lifetimes. Reality is what is unchanging—the Ātmā, the supreme truth. The changing body and world are not this ultimate reality. A yogī is one who removes the duality between the individual and universal soul, achieving union. This is self-realization. Human life is a chance for this merger. Our duty, our human dharma, is to realize this oneness through spiritual practice, serving others with mercy, and seeing the divine light in all creatures. Do not divide by race or religion. Love means wishing happiness for all. Your spiritual progress is in your hands. This life is a journey toward that final unity. "Brahma satyaṁ, jagan mithyā." "The life of the bird depends on your hands." Filming location: Vancouver, Canada

Relaxation, vegetarian diet, and spiritual empowerment are interconnected. Feel and relax your whole body from toes to head. Be aware of peace. Use a mantra or observe your breath. Ancient schools taught physical discipline, yoga, and vegetarianism following Ahiṃsā. A Western vegetarian diet of only boiled vegetables decreases muscles. Complete nutrition requires sweet and fat. Knowledge of cooking is largely lost. Pre-prepared food lacks the love necessary for health. Three vegetarian types exist: raw, vegan, and lacto-vegetarian. Eggs cause impurity and hinder meditation for twenty days. Milk provides calcium and protein. Grains like bāṭī cooked with ghee give immense strength. Cane sugar, ghee, and wheat flour build the body. High-protein foods include coconut and almond butter with milk. Spices are vital for bones and blood. This sāttvic diet, with Indian mangoes, brings empowerment. "If you eat one egg, Paramahaṃsa Yogānanda or Vivekānanda said that for twenty days you cannot meditate." "Indian mangoes have different energy inside." Filming location: Khatu, Rajasthan, India

Yoga is the highest communion. From a small seed, great practices like mantra and song emerge. The gathering should consist only of the words of the wise. The world is like a dream; only the present is real for use in this communion. The merciful master expects nothing and holds everything for the seeker, like a cup holds various contents for another's enjoyment. The cup contains the nectar of immortal wisdom. The devotee is made an instrument, like a spoon, to partake of and share this nectar. To be used as God's instrument is the highest fortune. Upon seeing the divine, detachment from the unreal world arises. The soul is a swan; spiritual knowledge awakens it from the state of a crow, which consumes impurities. The gathering of wisdom is the lake where pearls of wisdom are found. Awakening from the sleep of ignorance, one realizes one's true form. Troubles stem from desires and outward gazing. Peace is found by looking within and seeing the divine in all visions. Wherever one looks, one sees the Lord, becoming free from all troubles. "Gurudev is like this cup. This cup holds things: ice cream, fruits, yogurt, honey, milk, chai, coffee—anything that we like." "Therefore, tell the Lord, 'Make me into a spoon, that is all.'"

Yoga postures originate from divine observation of nature. The first teacher of yogic postures is God Śiva. Life is divided among 8.4 million creatures, representing the soul's journey. Classical yoga condensed this into 84 main postures, which are imitations from nature like the cat or cobra pose. These postures awaken human qualities and influence the body's energy centers. Modern practice has often lost this essence, becoming commercialized physiotherapy. Authentic yoga is found in ancient texts like the Śiva Saṁhitā. Each posture has a specific effect on health, mind, and spirit. Practice should be correct and mindful, not numerous. "Postures are taken from trees, from grass, from the flowers, from the bull, from the fish, from many, many things." "Real yoga is very little to be found. Many people are creating what they like, kind of yoga—this yoga, that yoga. It is not a yoga." Filming locations: Oakland, California, United States.

Ancient wisdom provides foundations for a happy life. Yoga is the union of the individual with the universal, a scientific system from authentic scriptures developed by sages who researched body, mind, and soul through meditation. The first principle is a healthy body, for without health one cannot meditate or work effectively. The second is sufficient prosperity to share with those in need. Harmony in partnership, nurtured by mutual understanding without argument, is essential. Good children, respectful neighbors, and nourishing food from one's own garden and cow complete the traditional six pillars. Adapt these principles to modern life. Discipline is the beginning of yoga; practice systematically, balancing body, mind, and intellect without neglecting simple exercises. Wish happiness for all, as positive thoughts return as blessings. Protect all beings through wise action, ensuring no harm comes from your knowledge. "Pahala Sukh Nirogī Kāyā." — "The first happiness is a healthy body." "Atha Yoga Anuśāsanam." — "Now, the discipline of yoga begins." Filming locations: San Francisco, Bay Area, United States.

Water is life, a precious resource requiring conscious management. In many regions, water is scarce and of poor quality. The body is mostly water and cannot survive long without it. In places like Rajasthan, rainfall is low and seasonal, causing groundwater depletion. Contaminated water causes disease and deformity. Simple, traditional methods can harvest rainwater effectively. This provides clean water and transforms the environment. "Imagine being in an Indian village at 45 degrees Celsius... and having to walk two or three kilometers for drinking water. Then we can understand how precious water is." "If we could save just one or two percent of the rain that falls in India each year, we would have enough water for every person." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

The Talāb reservoir combines traditional and modern techniques for water conservation. Construction began with a plastic sheet and stone slabs, reaching an advanced state before final completion. A severe drought necessitated costly water deliveries by tanker to supply villages and all living creatures. The reservoir now sits nearly dry, with only a small pond remaining, revealing collected sediments. This large basin has transformed the local wildlife, attracting fish, turtles, and birds. An effort was made to rescue the remaining fish with improvised nets. Another lake in the area has been completely dry for years, with a very low water level. The hope remains for good rain to fill the reservoir. "Swāmījī Māraśe wished that no living creature be without drinking water in this area." "At last we can just hope for a good rain this year." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

The path of purification progresses from vāk-śuddhi to vāk-siddhi and culminates in ajapa-japa. Purification of speech and intention is foundational. Negative thoughts poison the inner instrument, while positive thinking initiates healing. The Upāṃśu mantra purifies the manipūra, anāhata, and viśuddhi cakras. The viśuddhi cakra specifically filters the poison of ignorance into the nectar of wisdom. When vāk-siddhi is attained, speech arises not from the individual but from Sarasvatī, with equal vision. This practice eventually becomes spontaneous ajapa-japa, where all functions occur automatically without individual effort. True purification encompasses thought, speech, diet, and environment. Ultimately, one must do the practice; the master provides the technique, but the work is your own. "Negative thinking means poisoning oneself or darkening your own phenomenon. Positive thinking means purification and the healing process." "When ajapa is there, no one tells you to do it. All functions happen automatically." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

The nature of body, mind, and soul is defined by the distinction between Sat, the permanent, and Asat, the impermanent. The physical body is Asat; it changes and dies. You say "my body," proving you are not the body. The body develops only when the soul enters at conception. The senses control the body, the mind controls the senses, and the intellect guides the mind. Beyond intellect is the soul, the Sat within, which is indestructible and eternal. The physical world is Māyā, an illusion of change. True happiness comes from realizing the soul, not fulfilling infinite desires born from nature's three attributes. Desires keep the world in motion, but by turning the senses inward, one can connect the individual soul to the universal soul and find lasting peace. "Sat means the existence which is immutable, permanent, stable, and abiding—which remains all the time. Asat means the existence which keeps changing, is subject to destruction, ultimately destroyed, and is mutable." "The soul is the Sat part of our body... The only thing perpetually present is the soul." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

Mantras from the Vedas serve as instruction for spiritual seekers. Ādeśa means advice from the ṛṣis on how to think. Practicing mantras awakens the Anāhata Cakra and grants Vāk Siddhi, where spoken words become truth. Those lost in external activities block their chakras and grow negative. Only the holy bless; the ignorant threaten. Grantha is collected knowledge in holy books; granthi are bodily knots. Purify the inner instrument—manas, buddhi, citta, ahaṅkāra—and transcend the threefold suffering. The sage Viśvāmitra performed tapasyā for thousands of years. He held a yajña for universal welfare, vowing not to anger. Demons defiled it, so Rāma and Lakṣmaṇa protected the rite. Viśvāmitra’s ego sought the title Brahmaṛṣi and opposed Guru Vasiṣṭha. Vasiṣṭha’s compassionate words melted him. Ambition can corrupt even great tapasyā. Mānasika Japa dwells the mind in the heart, not the forehead. Tension and pain arise from wrong focus. The mind rolls the coconut of God’s name but cannot break it alone. Ajapā is spontaneous repetition; once established, deliberate japa becomes unnecessary. Submit to the guru’s guidance and abandon prapañca. “Sarve Bhavantu Sukhinaḥ—all should be happy.” “Bina japye japa hoi—without deliberate practice, it goes on constantly.” Filming location: Vép, Hungary

The journey of mantra practice purifies layers of the mind to reach higher consciousness. Śakti is the Divine Mother, and a Pīṭha is the holy seat where that power resides. Mantra practice begins with Likhita, writing the mantra. Next is Vākarī, chanting it aloud. Upāṁśu mantra is the border stage where sound arises internally without full speech; here, the tongue or lips may still move. This practice filters negative energy from the subconscious, purifying impressions from this life. When the tongue stops moving entirely, one achieves Mānasika Japa, which purifies the heart and the Ājñā Cakra, leading toward limitless love and knowledge. The unconscious level, holding past-life impressions, is purified by Likhita and Vākarī. The ultimate state is Ajapā Japa, where repetition happens spontaneously. Your inner Self is the king of the senses, not their slave. This human life is an incredible opportunity for this divine journey. "Oaṭ jibhā hale nahī, bin japyā jap hoy, ajapā jisko kyā japāy. Oaṭ jibhā hale nahī—the lips and tongue do not move." "Yathā brahmāṇḍe tathā piṇḍe. What is in the entire universe is in this body." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

Mantra is a divine language and a precise spiritual science. Knowledge is endless; one can never claim to have learned enough. The goddess of wisdom resides within the intellect, granting the ability to learn. Mantras, yantras, and all spiritual signs are blessings. True spiritual practice requires exactness, like precise pronunciation or the accurate design of a sacred geometric symbol. A compact seed contains the potential of a vast tree; similarly, a bija mantra holds immense power. The ultimate aim is nirbija samadhi—a state of consciousness free from the seeds of desire and karma that lead to rebirth. This liberation is achieved through disciplined practice under proper guidance from an authentic spiritual lineage. Mantra purifies consciousness, radiates positive energy, and is the highway to the final destination. "Vāśīkaraṇa mantra eka yahī hai... give up harsh words." "Through the fire of yoga... you burn out all the karmas, all the seeds." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

Jñāna Yoga is the path from ignorance to the light of knowledge. Yoga is the science given for human well-being. There are many yogas: Nāda, Sahaja, Mantra, Kriya, Haṭha, Bhakti, Karma, and Rāja Yoga. Jñāna Yoga is the name of the guru, leading from darkness to light. A lit candle is the Guru; an unlit candle is the disciple. One must protect the delicate flame of knowledge from the wind of carelessness. There are two kinds of Jñāna Yogīs: the Vācārthī, with book knowledge, and the Lakṣārthī, the real Jñāna Yogī. Jñāna Yoga has four principles. Viveka is discerning the unchanging reality, Brahman, from all that changes. Vairāgya is detachment through pure love, not denial. Ṣaṭ-sampatti are the six inner treasures: śama, dama, uparati, titikṣā, śraddhā, and samādhāna. Mumukṣutva is the burning desire for liberation. These principles complete Jñāna Yoga, uniting with Haṭha, Bhakti, Karma, and Rāja Yoga into Yoga in Daily Life for holistic health and self-realization. "Jñāna Yoga is the name of the guru. 'Gu' means darkness and 'rū' means light." "Viveka will tell what is reality and what is not reality. Reality is that which never changes." Filming location: Bratislava, Slovakia

The lamp symbolizes the human being, with the body as the vessel, the life force as the oil, and the individual self as the wick. The flame is one's wisdom, meant to shine for others through kindness and understanding. This individual light is gentle and can be extinguished by bad influences, requiring protection. True knowledge reveals the divine presence in all elements and creatures, not confined to a single form or religion. Claiming exclusive ownership of God or a teacher stems from ignorance and selfishness, creating conflict. The entire ecosystem is the universal body of the divine; protecting wildlife and ancient trees is essential for planetary balance. Equality and seeing God in all, including one's own heart, is the path to realization. Selfishness creates temporary attachments, while listening to the soul's call leads to liberation. "Dīpa jyotiḥ parabrahma: this flame is light in the form of the Supreme Brahman." "Where there is knowledge, there is equality." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Anuṣṭhāna and mantra japa form a path of discipline and purification. A practitioner makes a saṅkalpa for a week or nine days, repeating the guru mantra 125,000 times. This requires 1,158 mālās, roughly 129 per day over nine days. The practice purifies problems rooted in ignorance, recorded in the three tapas: Ādhibhautika, Ādhidaivika, and Ādhyātmika. During anuṣṭhāna, strict purity rules apply: avoid physical contact with others, use a personal āsana, wash after using the bathroom, and maintain mauna (silence). Light eating is prescribed—fruits, salad, or vegetables—while avoiding garlic, onion, mushrooms, grains, salt, and alcohol. Missing even one mālā renders the anuṣṭhāna incomplete, potentially increasing problems. The mind must proceed slowly; spiritual haste leads to failure. Yantras help purify negative energies at home, but proper placement and compatibility are essential. Without a Satguru, knowledge cannot be attained; the path is narrow, and the mind is easily tempted by illusions. The mantra is the prāṇa of spirituality, offering protection. Discipline must be as rigorous as in an operating theater to keep out negative energies. Holy symbols must not be humiliated by use on clothing or bedding. Preparation for anuṣṭhāna includes gradual dietary training over months. Pregnant women, diabetics, and those with low blood pressure should avoid it. Ultimately, Guru Kṛpā alone is the key. "All three tapas, and the cause of the sins, these pāpas, are removed." "O my mind, walk slowly, carefully. Don’t hurry on your spiritual path." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

True happiness arises from inner contentment, not external possessions. Spiritual education is essential for global consciousness, fostering humility and kindness beyond religion. Modern education often creates selfishness, while true understanding feels others' pain. Happiness is misjudged; the wealthy may be slaves to property, while the contented need nothing. Non-violence is the highest principle, as harming animals creates karmic debt and blocks self-realization. Mantra practice purifies negativity and brings peace through sound and light. Jñāna Yoga is difficult, culminating in self-knowledge where one sees oneself in all beings. "Spirituality is not a particular religion, but humbleness, kindness, and believing in God." "The happiest is the one who has no more wishes." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The mind is a wild horse, full of desires and struggles, which must be tamed through patient companionship and mantra. A king had a beautiful, untamable horse. A trainer did not force it but spent months simply being near it, mirroring its actions. He first gained its presence, then its following, then its trust through offering grass. Eventually, he could pet it, place a blanket on it, and finally ride it. This took over a year. The mind is that horse. Purify the inner instrument through mantra. Observe thoughts without force; be a witness and follow the mind with awareness while practicing mantra. "Mantra is that which can liberate." "You just fulfill your duty, and the fruits of that work will be brought by God." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Mantra is a compact word, holding immense energy and meaning. Mind, the eleventh indriya, is a mighty elephant that can destroy or protect. It shows the world according to your thinking, leading to hell or heaven. The prefix “man” means mind, and “tra” means tṛpti, satisfaction. Mantra is contentment of the mind. The mind is a beggar’s pot, never filled by external things. True happiness comes when desires cease. Mantra practice purifies the chitta, bringing peace. It removes the three tāpas and purifies antaḥkaraṇa—manas, buddhi, citta, ahaṅkāra. The practice gives health, family harmony. Mantra must be practiced with full confidence and devotion. Mantra is the best friend, guiding across many lives. Mastery of mantra technique allows it to take effect. Mantra makes the mind clear and fulfills wishes. “Man is mind, and tra means tṛpti—satisfaction. Mantra is the contentment of our mind.” “Mantra is that which will make our mind clear and fulfill all wishes and desires.” Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Goodbye Satsang with Swamiji from Strilky, Czech Republic. The entire universe is working. The planets, the nature, the five elements, the seasons and our body. Everything is constantly working and none of them have a resting day. It is one of the principles of the universal law to keep on working and progressing. If something will remain still, then everything will collapse. If we have holydays and free time, we should utilize them to work on the inner self. We should be thankful that we are alive and going through the changes. It is a beautiful process and through that we should come to our main destination, to atmagyana. In that process we can do something to come to the pure light. Helping tools are the mantra, meditation, kriya, helping and doing good things.

The blessings of Śrī Mahāprabhujī’s āśram arise from its power of mantra and satsaṅga. The āśram has hosted ninety thousand practitioners over seventeen years, saving countless animals through non-violence and vegetarianism. Teachers who bring seekers receive credit for their spiritual growth. Leading others to good shares in the benefit, just as directing to harm shares the result. This truth is shown in a yogī’s story. A deer flees past a yogī’s hut, and a hunter asks its direction. The yogī faces a dilemma: truth against complicity in killing. He resolves it with wisdom. He says the mouth speaks but does not see, the eyes see but cannot speak. The hunter considers him crazy and departs, so the yogī avoids sin. Thus, guide others toward virtue. The Maṇipūra Cakra, the navel center, is the seat of sound. Chanting mantra purifies energy, dispelling negativity and bringing sāttvic force. Speaking good aligns one with the divine; speaking bad pollutes the mind. Writing and chanting mantra awakens the eternal inner sound. The story of Tulsīdās Jī teaches awareness. Grinding sandal paste for Lord Rāma, Tulsīdās misses His presence. Hanumān Jī later reveals the missed chance, stressing conscious devotion. Through love and devotion, the divine is realized. "Who speaks cannot see, and who can see cannot speak." "For a while it is good to be considered crazy — better than to be part of that sin." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The supreme necessity of the Guru's grace renders all worldly and religious accomplishments meaningless without it. What is the use of beauty, family, fame, or vast wealth if the mind is not fixed at the Guru's feet? What is the use of mastering scriptures, composing poetry, or being honored by kings? Even righteous conduct and universal renown are useless without that attachment. The Guru is the Supreme Reality, the ferryman who carries the soul across existence. All pilgrimages are contained in service to the Guru, who bestows liberation and the direct experience of truth. Fortunate are those who hold those feet. "What is the use of a beautiful form, a virtuous wife, glorious fame, or wealth as immense as Mount Meru, if the mind is not attached to the lotus feet of the Guru?" "You are the ferryman who takes the soul across, granting the experience of the true nature of the Self."

The sacred soil is sandalwood, and every village is a land of penance. Every child is a statue of the nation and a child of Rām. This body is a temple. Where the lion roars and the cow grazes, every girl is an image of the Goddess. Where soldiers sing the Gītā and Sītā plays in the fields, the ideal of life is the flow of Parameśvara. Knowledge is a flowing Gaṅgā. From here, the changing seasons and labor are auspicious, singing the tale of sacrifice and penance. "Every child is a child of Rām." "Where knowledge is a flowing Gaṅgā, pure and beautiful." Filming location: India

Mantra is the central theme of spiritual practice. It is life itself, not merely dry theory. The restless mind constantly generates disruptive thoughts, akin to a ghost demanding endless work. The solution is to assign it the job of mantra repetition, which grounds consciousness like a stone anchors a balloon. Mantra is also a purifying fire that burns away mental impurities. Practice begins with mechanical repetition, like a child learning letters, and deepens into a felt experience. The key is to relax without forcing techniques, allowing the mantra to cultivate awareness and release clinging. This practice offers a refuge from life's incessant demands, recharging one's spiritual strength. Ultimately, mantra is the light guiding one through illusion, leading to freedom through surrender, not through personal effort. "All the time, storm... it is our spinal column. And climbing up and down is concentration: inhalation, exhalation, so’haṁ mantra, or repeating our guru mantra." "Only when you release, you are completely free. Our mantra will cultivate us, change us, and make us realize that nothing is mine." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Sacred sound awakens dormant energy through jñāna, transforming negativity. Bīja Mantra in a cakra holds dormant energy that can sprout and grow immensely. Without understanding, that energy can turn negative. Through jñāna and practice, negative qualities become positive. Kuṇḍalinī awakening is not mere physical sensations; it is the accumulation of energy without leakage. Energy leaks through negative thinking and wrong actions. The petals of cakras correspond to Akṣara Brahma, the undestroyable sound-form. Sound, vibration, form, and energy converge in Likhita Mantra practice. Jñāna unites and leads to non-dualism; ignorance divides into duality. Reality is one, not the transient world. True translation requires Śabdārtha, Bhāvārtha, and Jñānārtha. Knowledge and wise words are nectar that confers immortality. There is no discrimination in jñāna—all Ātmā are one. Human life is meant for sādhanā, not animal-like existence. Time should be utilized for service, meditation, and good actions. The five stages of mantra are Likhit, Vaikārī, Upāṁśu, Mānasik, and Ajapā. Through dedicated practice, the mantra’s full energy manifests in consciousness. "Out of ignorance comes duality, and we do not want duality because duality divides, while wisdom connects to non-dualism." "Therefore, utilize your time as much as you can for good things, so that there is no time left for stupid things." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Mantra is the disciplined power of sound, researched by ancient sages. A word circulates like electricity, instantly reaching every part of one's being. The brain's computer checks the quality of this thought-wave against all stored qualities—anger or love—coloring the sound before it is spoken. Discernment acts as a security gate, filtering this quality into knowledge or ignorance. The intellect refines it, and the heart must weigh its heaviness, for one word can hurt or heal millions. Therefore, every word should be measured in the heart and spoken like a flower. Mantra is this conscious word. The words of the guru and all holy scriptures constitute the ultimate mantra, containing great wisdom and love. Ancient sages, through severe discipline and inner travel, discovered mantras corresponding to all cosmic forces, including planets. Personal Guru Mantra harmonizes body, mind, and consciousness, leading to self-realization. It is a protective, refreshing shower for the soul exhausted by worldly experience. Achieving its power requires long, disciplined practice. A story illustrates that mantra siddhi demands perfect discipline and correct student-teacher reverence, not just recitation. Writing mantra is primary practice. Doing good deeds earns imperishable merit, filling one's vessel with goodness to become a pious soul. The Sanskrit alphabet's sounds resonate with 52 centers in the brain, activating them during chant. "Each word you speak, especially on certain occasions, you should measure your words in your heart." "Your each word should come like flowers coming from your mouth." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The Satguru's grace is the sole refuge in the Kali Yuga, where karma is the dominant principle. Every action through body, mind, speech, or wealth yields a corresponding reaction, recorded by Dharmarāja, the lord of justice. The human form is a great fortune, gifted with intellect and compassion, which is the root of dharma. Ego is the root of sin and leads to self-destruction. While karma binds, repetition of the divine name provides liberation. All creation arises from one primal sound, or mantra, which is the essence of spiritual practice. Satsang is a purifying river where all distinctions dissolve. Practice diligently through the five techniques of mantra. "Kali Yuga kīval nām ādhāra. Śumar śumar nar hoi bhava pāra." "Dharma Rakṣita Rakṣita. Pāp mūl abhimān." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The essence of pilgrimage is the transformative journey of devotion. True pilgrimage requires a difficult, dedicated journey where the destination becomes the sole focus of thought and feeling. This process purifies the traveler, whose consciousness transforms into the divine place itself. Modern, easy travel loses this sacred meaning. The gathered satsang embodies a similar blessing, a confluence of divine energies. This state of joy and unity is the ideal condition for mantra practice, requiring no imagination, only observation of the present happiness. "When the bhaktas come to the master, they come with devotion, with love." "You are that Kedārnāth or Badrīnāth or Kailāśa because your feelings, your imaginations, your devotions have turned your consciousness into the divine." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The spiritual path demands uncovering hidden instincts and purifying through selfless service to embody dayā. There are two kinds of people: Lakṣatī, who have a clear aim, and Vācartī, who merely accumulate intellectual knowledge. The animal heart operates on instinct and cannot be awakened by conscience alone. Hidden negative qualities remain within, and when triggered, you react like the cat leaping at the mouse. Svādhyāya means reading your own chapter of life through self-enquiry, not just studying books. Without purifying inner qualities, meditation and prayer are futile. True wisdom descends from the head to the heart. Dayā, deep compassion, exists only where there is no ego, jealousy, or hatred. Real sādhanā is selfless service, such as cleaning the pañca pota for the sick. The mind is not controlled because attachments and desires are not controlled. Surrendering the sense of “mine” is essential for spiritual progress. Abandon harsh words if you wish to win others. Satsaṅg dissolves all dualities of religion, culture, and guru. Maintain equanimity in pleasure and pain to become dear to the Divine. Mantra anuṣṭhāna is a mini commitment to become one with yourself and embrace the world. Practice non-violence in thought, emotion, intellect, and social conduct. Life is a journey, not a final destination; purification continues. “I am not cleaning the toilets; I am cleaning myself inside.” “The body may die, but hope and burning desires do not die.” Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

A hospital in the desert provides critical care and reveals profound human resilience. The medical situation in rural Rajasthan is grim, with scarce doctors and high maternal mortality. This non-profit hospital, built over seventeen years with donations, offers basic treatment, emergency services, and specialized camps. It operates on patient fees and donations, aiming for European standards at local prices. A major focus is free eye camps for cataracts, common among farmers due to sun exposure. The story of Kakubai, a woman crippled by an untreated hip fracture for a year, illustrates the dire need. The hospital arranged a cataract operation for her and seeks funds for a hip replacement. The work blends European discipline with local improvisation, or Jugaad. The ultimate goal is to make healthcare accessible and improve the quality of life, recognizing that without health, everything is nothing. "Health is not everything, but without health, everything is nothing." "A thousand kilos of theory is nothing compared with one gram of praxis." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

Health encompasses physical, mental, social, and spiritual balance, extending to the entire Earth. Our health depends on nourishment. "As is the food you consume, so will be your mind." Sattvic food harmonizes body and mind, while rajasic qualities like anger stem from hidden fear. "Anger is fire. Anger is that thief who will rob you of your door." We must move from darkness to light. The enemy is our own negative thinking. Life is a journey. One must repay five debts, including those to ancestors, teachers, and sages, through righteous effort and service. Contentment is found within and through serving others. "Lead us from darkness to light." "The enemy sits within you." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

Culture and spirituality form the foundation of true education. Youth are the future, and culture travels with humans across the world. Spirituality is the life of a nation, defined as purity in consciousness, heart, intellect, mind, and action. It is where compassion grows for all creatures. Education must impart cultural knowledge, peace, and humanity, not merely technical skill. India is recognized as the cradle of culture, contributing to a global multicultural respect. Cultural expressions like folk songs and dance unite people. Parents are the primary sculptors of children's character through cultural and spiritual education. A proper school provides this education without discrimination towards other cultures, upholding the vision of one world family. The support for such holistic education is crucial for the young generation who are the light of tomorrow. "Spirituality is the purity of the consciousness, the purity of the heart, the purity of the intellect, the purity of the mind, and the purity of actions and service to this world." "Parents are the artists; parents are the sculptors. They are forming the statues that everyone will adore." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

The month of Vaiśākha is dedicated to protecting nature and cultivating selfless love. Life manifests in four ways: through vegetation, sweat, eggs, and wombs. Trees like the banyan teach resilience, providing shelter in all conditions. This month reminds one to protect the environment, which requires love and compassion. Selfish love is limited and dies; it is rooted in hatred and jealousy. Material love is momentary, like water in the hand. True devotion is selfless and fearless; it increases and removes depression. The heart is a bowl begging to be filled with divine love, mercy, and wisdom. Without devotion, one is like an animal. In this age, the repetition of the divine name is the foundation for crossing the ocean of worldly existence. When grace is bestowed, a flood of nectar rains limitlessly. "Selfish love is called hate, jealousy, anger, krodha, lobha, moha, ahaṅkāra, agni." "Where there is love, the poison can be converted into nectar." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

The greatest path is service and holy company. Divine incarnations manifest not to dominate but to serve, reminding all of the way to liberation. Service is measured as greater than liberation itself. Utilize time for good works so no time remains for bad. The mind's nature is to think; the intellect's to judge. Work with your hands and keep the divine name in your mouth. Seva is the highest duty, whether in an office, a field, or a business. To think "I am tired" is to miss the golden chance for service and awaken negative tendencies. The true home is not this body but the divine realm. Satsang is the boat that carries one to that shore. Create satsang within yourself; then happiness dawns and all negativity dissolves. Without the Guru's devotion, one is like an animal. The Guru's grace removes all doubts and suffering. "Utilize your time for good things so that no time remains for bad things." "Without Guru Bhakti, we are like animals." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

Evening Satsang from Jadan, India. The Rishis are known as the seers, hermits and sages of ancient India to whom the hymns of the Vedas were revealed. Their knowledge and wisdom was a great gift for the entire world. They found the unchangeable truth through their higher state of consciousness without any instruments or any outer help. The Rishis were the seers of the three times, the past, the present and the future.

The power of blessings is immense and universal. Last-minute learning is like overfilling a cup; it creates tension and forgetfulness. The disciplined system of education exists for a reason. Life is a journey guided by divine energy, the Śakti that governs creation. The human body is the field of dharma where inner conflicts are fought. Blessings hold transformative power beyond destiny, as shown when a child's respectful greetings accumulated blessings that even altered a fateful lifespan. Cultivating respect and seeking blessings is a fundamental practice. "Life is a journey, not a destination." "Blessing is the solution for everything." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

The dawn of satsaṅg is the awakening of spiritual awareness within. Where devotees gather, divine energy is present, touching body, soul, and consciousness. This light needs no introduction. Human life itself is this dawn, ending the long night of ignorance spent in lower forms. The call is to awaken the sleeping senses and inner attention from their slumber. The indescribable light of Parabrahman destroys all karma and doubt, revealing one's immortal nature. An open heart, freed from locks of hatred and jealousy, naturally turns toward the positive. True satsaṅg is rare and precious, cultivating divine wisdom and removing narrow, conflicted thinking. Its glory is endless and immeasurable. "O my friends, wake up, the dawn has risen." "In me, for me, the sun has risen. My whole night is gone." Filming location: Wellington, New Zealand

True devotion requires transcending selfish spirituality to embrace universal mercy. Most claim spirituality, yet remain selfish. Few possess the equal vision of a true devotee. In Kali Yuga, society accepts vices like drunkenness but questions genuine goodness. This era of suffering sees divine incarnations like Rama appear to guide us. Our every action is recorded by Dharmarāja, the god of justice, who directs Yamarāja, the god of death. Our layered existence—through five kośas or sheaths—creates bondage only Guru's grace can sever. Dharma and karma observe us in parallel; divine energy works through humility and love, while negative energy uses force and aggression. Doubt and ego, as shown in stories, destroy devotion. The human life is rare. Our destiny is written, but the choice in our hands, like the bird in the student's story. We must seek holy company and morning spiritual practice to cultivate light over darkness. All genuine holy texts guide us toward universal love. "You can wear many different uniforms from different beliefs or religions, but unless there is love and purity in your heart... it is Rākṣasa Śakti." "My son, I can’t give you an answer because the life of the bird is in your hands." Filming location: Wellington, New Zealand

The subject is mental worship, or Mānasik Pūjā. This is service to the personal God, the Iṣṭadevatā, chosen by the heart. Worship is performed to draw close to God, to purify and steady the mind for meditation. God does not need worship; the practitioner needs to offer. Mental worship is considered higher than external ritual. One may worship the guru's form as the Iṣṭadevatā. The worship proceeds in the imagination, inviting the deity and making offerings. These include the five nectars: milk, yogurt, ghee, honey, and sugar, each representing purity, essence, and the senses. One offers flowers, fragrance, nuts, fruits, the ego symbolized by a coconut, and money representing desires. The ceremony concludes with āratī, lighting a lamp and incense, and offering salutations to the guru, who embodies the divine trinity. "The Mānasik Pūjā is said to be higher than the external Pūjā." "God doesn’t need our worship. We need Him to accept our offerings." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

The guru's blessing makes the impossible possible and removes all troubles. The word 'guru' signifies a master of a faculty, like a music or driving teacher. The first gurus are mother and father, then friends and schoolteachers. A true friend guides you toward the positive path. Habits become second nature and are hard to rid. The Satguru leads on the spiritual path. One becomes a guru only upon purifying all negative qualities like hate and greed; self-proclamation is dangerous. Inner awakening requires receiving wisdom from a master, like lighting one candle from another. Discipline must begin now. A disciple served his guru but secretly desired wealth. The guru gave him a paper granting one rupee daily. Each year, the disciple made indirect requests for more, and the guru added zeros, increasing the daily sum to ten thousand rupees. The disciple grew rich, stopped visiting the ashram, and became absorbed in his business. When he finally returned with gifts but claimed to have no time, the guru crossed out the number on the paper. The disciple lost everything and returned to having time for service. Inner greed and bad company lead to destruction. Have faith in your Gurudev and follow the advice given for spiritual health. "One day, when we will feel that I am a guru, then everything is finished." "Habit is the second nature of a man." Filming location: Wellington, New Zealand

The divine play illustrates that only love can bind the supreme. In the childlike form, Kṛṣṇa and his friends engaged in playful mischief, often stealing butter. When caught, no physical rope could restrain him. A devotee then tied him with a simple thread, calling it a rope of love. Kṛṣṇa submitted, explaining that love is the one power he cannot break. This play reveals that divine actions are often misunderstood but cannot be obscured by falsehood. Spiritual heritage is eternal truth. A devotee's strength lies in unwavering adherence to truth and the sacred promise represented by the guru-given mala. This commitment ensures one cannot lie, accept falsehood, or act unjustly. Equanimity is maintained through life's dualities, as happiness and sorrow are intertwined. True devotion remains constant. Another story teaches the law of karma through a storekeeper who misused donated ghee meant for a community offering. He bore the disease intended for the donor, showing that misappropriated blessings return as suffering. Therefore, one must share generously and act with compassion, as all actions yield consequences. "My dear friends, there is no power in the entire universe that can tie me, or close me, or stop me. But there is only one power that I cannot break, and that is love." "I cannot lie. I cannot accept or take anything which is not correct. I cannot behave like this. I walk straight." Filming location: Wellington, New Zealand

The eye of the heart sees through divine longing and love. The jīvātmā has realized eternal love, but the physical body is a barrier, creating distance when longing is lost. Darśan is not merely seeing; it is blessing, unity, light, and union. When four eyes meet, sixty-four blossom. This meeting is the union of perception where the inner ātmā looks through the eyes. That love opens all doors and penetrates all elements. Bhaktas face troubles as God creates distance to test the depth of love. True love is unbreakable and divine. The planet survives through the presence of hidden saints. Open the eye of the heart with the ointment of the name. "Darśan means to see. Darśan means blessing. Darśan means unity. Darśan means the light. Darśan means oneness." "Love is unbreakable. Love is unlimited. Love is eternal. Love is divine. Love is God. Love is the truth." Filming location: Wellington, New Zealand

Meditation begins with a mantra and physical preparation. Place the mala around your neck and rub your palms together to warm them. Apply the warmed palms to your face, gently warming the eyelids. Then, bend forward to place the forehead on the ground. While bending, use both hands to feel the circulation moving toward the head and face. This practice is offered with blessings. "Place your mala around your neck and rub your palms together." "Bend forward and try to place your forehead on the ground... Feel the circulation moving towards your head and face with the help of both your hands."

The soul longs for the Guru's darśan. Human nature often focuses on conflict, ignoring the beautiful harmony created by saints. Devpurījī fostered peace between communities at Mount Abu, a spiritual mountain revered by yogīs. When he departed, devotees sang of their longing. The world is a net of doubt, a mirage like water seen on a hot road. Our perception is inverted by illusion, creating a constant thirst. The disciple's only wish is for the Guru's sight, which destroys all sorrow and sin. Repeating the Guru's name is the essence of meditation; without it, the world is tasteless. Singing the Guru's glory liberates one from returning to this ocean of worldly trouble. The Guru's essence is eternal, beyond death, identical to the immortal Ātmā. One must purify the mind into a holy lake where the divine swan resides, not a turbulent sea. True culture is this inner beauty and simplicity, now often lost. "O Gurudev, please do this much: give your darśan quickly." "Those who sing the glory of the Gurudev will not come again into this ocean of worldly existence." Filming location: Wellington, New Zealand