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Yoga is the ancient science of balance and unity for body, mind, and soul. The human being possesses immense dormant energy and higher consciousness, yet is also burdened by greed, anger, and ego. Human life's purpose is liberation, merging individual consciousness back with the Cosmic Consciousness. This is achieved through spiritual practice and selfless help. Physical health requires good nourishment, movement, and breathing. Mental harmony comes from relaxation and meditation. Social health involves serving society, while spiritual health is tolerance and wishing happiness for all. Yoga is a practical tool for this harmony, accessible to everyone without extreme postures. It is an ancient wisdom for modern life. "Mother Nature has enough for everyone's needs, but not for their greed." "Who am I? From where did I come, and where am I going?" Filming location: Spisska Nova Ves, Slovakia

Karma governs action and result. Action is within one's control, but its result is not, shaping destiny across lives. This cycle of action and reaction creates disharmony within the soul. True harmony arises when one's environment is balanced. Belief does not alter reality; a higher cosmic consciousness exists. Humans possess intellect, a tool to awaken dormant talents through disciplined action. The mind functions as a messenger, transferring impressions from the senses to the subconscious, where they become desires. Unfulfilled desires create internal conflict. Harmony is achieved by limiting sensory needs and practicing renunciation. The body follows nature's law of growth and decay. Health depends on balanced nourishment and movement. Yoga harmonizes body, mind, and soul through psychosomatic practice, fostering kindness and unity with creation. "Action is in your hands, but the result of your action is not in your hands." "Limit your needs, and your mind will be in harmony." Filming location: Humenne, Slovakia

Yoga integrates physical, mental, and spiritual discipline for health and harmony. Human potential is immense, and inner states create outer reality. A healthy life and spiritual awareness are now awakening globally after a period of neglect. Yoga is an ancient science for this development, not confined to any religion. True happiness is found within, not in limited material pursuits. Practice requires daily discipline to harmonize body and mind. Breath is divine; slow, deep breathing purifies and energizes. Practice postures and prāṇāyāma to purify the energy channels and chakras, guiding spiritual awakening. "Within you is the ocean of bliss. Within you is a fountain of joy." "Health is not everything, but everything is nothing without health." Filming location: Presov, Slovakia

Yoga is the balancing, harmonizing, and unifying principle of existence. The universe began from infinite space, śūnyākāśa, filled with consciousness. This cosmic consciousness, Hiraṇyagarbha, expressed the divine will "I am one, I will multiply" through the sound Oṁ. Yoga means union, leading from balance to harmony to unity. The human being is one among 8.4 million creatures, uniquely endowed with intellect to achieve self-realization and understand the Self, which is universal Ātmā, distinct from the individual soul. Our journey is governed by karma, where actions yield corresponding results. Human life is precious and temporary; utilize it to know yourself, for you are not the body, feelings, or thoughts, but that which claims them. Practice is essential: a sāttvic diet and balanced movement like Yoga in Daily Life ensure health. Physical postures regulate the body, while relaxation and sound purify energy and regenerate cells. The aim is liberation through a harmonious life. "Yoga is a harmonizing principle. And where there is harmony, there is unity." "Utilize the time being a human. Come to know thyself." Filming location: Košice, Slovakia

The path of yoga is discipline and practice. The individual soul originates from the Supreme Soul and will merge back, experiencing many lives between. Our existence is not only the physical body; great yogis have systematized its layers. Yoga begins with discipline, which must be followed lifelong. Reducing wishes reduces stress on the brain. A yogi masters the fluctuations of thought. Diet and exercise are crucial for health, but liberation comes through grace and mantra. Practice is essential; you need only a piece of ground. Specific postures and breath control purify the body, balance the nervous system, and develop concentration. Dedicate time daily to this practice without force or competition. "Yogaḥ citta vṛtti nirodhaḥ. Through the practice of yoga, try to neutralize the fluctuations of thoughts in your consciousness." "Practice makes a master. When the master doesn't practice, it makes the beginner a student." Filming location: Debrecen, Hungary

Stress is the destructive root of all negativity in life, harming the individual, the environment, and the family. True happiness is found not in distant pursuits but in returning to the warmth of one's home and roots. Yoga is a complete science and way of life for body, mind, and soul, fostering health and wisdom. Modern life creates stress through technology and unhealthy food systems. Stress leads to loneliness, depression, and illness, with no medicinal cure. The proven remedies are yoga, meditation, and personal prayer. Spirituality, expressed through love and kindness, transcends religion. A simple daily meditation practice releases tension, recharges the body, and strengthens immunity by awakening the inner energy centers. Ultimately, our true nature is bliss. "Everything negative in our life comes from stress. It is a destructive factor." "Yoga is a science of body, mind, consciousness, and soul. Through practice, we keep body, mind, and soul in harmony." Filming location: Debrecen, Hungary

A yoga practice balances body, emotion, and intellect through postures and breath. Relax the entire body, directing energy to any area of tension. Perform supine stretches with precise limb alignment. Prone postures like raising single legs or the chest assess and build physical and mental balance. Consistent daily practice fosters inner balance, strong willpower, and self-dependence, preventing psychic and emotional problems. Specific postures strengthen the back, spine, and internal organs. Conclude with prāṇāyāma, using alternate nostril breathing to channel healing energy and expel toxins, fostering gratitude for the cosmic energy nourishing the body. "One who practices every day, one or two hours, according to the Yoga and Daylight Book, will have good sleep, will have no restless thoughts, and will be inwardly balanced." "During the time of the inhalation, you are inhaling the cosmic energy. During the exhalation, you are exhaling all kinds of toxins from the body." Filming location: Debrecen, Hungary

Webcast of evening satsang of Swamijis weekend Seminar in Debrecen, Hungary on 12th June 2009.

The mind is a mighty power, constantly moving and coordinating all impressions from the senses. It transfers information between the conscious, subconscious, and unconscious levels, generating desires that the intellect must judge. Unfulfilled desires become stored impressions, creating destiny and traveling with the subtle body beyond this life. The moon represents this changing mind, whose nature is attachment. To purify oneself, fast on the full moon. The divine name is the ultimate support and treasure, containing all love and protection. "The name of Rāma is the treasure, the richness of all bhaktas." "Everyone is helping the strong one. No one helps the weak one. Only God’s name, God can." Filming location: Vienna, Austria

Pūrṇimā symbolizes completeness, the aim of life is to realize this oneness. Brahman is complete bliss, truth, and sound. Consciousness focused on individual existence creates separation, bringing suffering. Merging into oneness ends duality; suffering is a limited perception. Moonlight carries nourishing energy influencing all life. Fasting on this day purifies the body and mind, enhancing health and consciousness. It is an act of non-violence, extending care to all life, including plants. Conscious fasting purifies karma and aligns with cosmic laws. Human awareness allows for this conscious purification amidst life's dualities. True fasting means consuming only water, a practice of alertness and reduction. "Pūrṇa, completeness, is the aim of our life: to realize completeness, to become one with the Pūrṇa." "Fasting means you do something good to your body, good to your mind, consciousness, intellect, and your soul." Filming location: Vienna, Austria

The conflict between duty and action defines the spiritual path. Dharma is one's righteous duty, while karma is the action taken. A profound conflict arises when one's occupational duty demands adharmic, or unrighteous, action. The correct decision is to refuse such action, even at personal cost, for that refusal itself becomes good karma. People often live in fear due to overspecialization; developing multi-talents through karma yoga, especially by engaging in work one dislikes, builds resilience and spiritual energy. One must constantly analyze if any action aligns with dharma or adharma. Protecting dharma ensures dharma protects you. This mortal world is a field for action to purify oneself. Spiritual development depends entirely on one's deeds. One must purify the inner instruments: mind, intellect, consciousness, and ego. Three fires of suffering—from other beings, divine forces, and oneself—constantly cause distress. Overcoming these requires sacrifice, meditation, and mantra. A spiritual life is dedicated to all beings impartially, like a lake, a tree, or the rain. Cultivate mercy and love, removing impurities, distractions, and veils from the heart. "Go ahead, do your duties, and God will give the fruits of your works. This is the teaching of the Bhagavad Gītā." "Father, forgive them. They don’t know what they are doing." Filming location: Vienna, Austria

Overcoming attachment binding us to this world is difficult, yet it is the nature of the soul to form relations wherever it manifests. The first relation is with the five elements constituting the body. Every creature has the right to live here according to universal law, acting from its inherent nature. Humans, however, possess the capacity to discern good and bad, making their actions more consequential. The soul develops deep bonds with the planet and then with individuals, becoming enveloped in this attachment. Life is unequal, fluctuating between happiness and unbearable pain. We fear death and the unknown beyond, clinging to our environment and relations despite discomfort. Different traditions describe an afterlife, but the reality remains unseen. The bitter truth is death comes for all. Attachment creates fear, confusion, and suffering, while love brings freedom, happiness, and unity. Our deeds determine our fate; through selfless service, devotion, prayer, and meditation, consciousness awakens to the divine in all. The aim is for the individual soul to realize its divine nature, transcending all fear. "When I was born, all people were smiling, happy; I was crying... Do such deeds... that I am happy, satisfied... and people are crying." "Where there is love, there is freedom. Where there is love, there is beauty... Where there is love, there is unity." Filming location: Vienna, Austria

Karma and dharma govern the purification of the inner being. Śubh karma, good deeds, purifies the antaḥkaraṇa—the inner instrument of manas (mind), buddhi (intellect), citta (consciousness), and ahaṁkāra (ego). Aśubh karma, negative deeds, pollutes it. Our actions through the senses and mind create karma, judged by their quality. Destiny unfolds from this behavior. Before facing great trouble, one's good intellect is taken away, leading to poor decisions. Therefore, purify the antaḥkaraṇa through śubh karma. This awakens divine tendencies like compassion and love. When afraid or lost, pray with a heart full of love; God hears such prayers. Dharma is righteousness and discipline. Losing it awakens negative tendencies like desire and anger. Attachment is powerful and sticky. Even great sages struggle with it. Your spiritual practice requires immense patience, like a careful climber. Do not hurry. Look only to your own karma and purify your inner mirror through good thoughts, speech, and action. "Śubh karma, the good karmas, good deeds, purifies our antaḥkaraṇa." "Whenever you feel scared, you should pray... Your mind should be full of love." Filming location: Vienna, Austria

The eternal law of karma governs all existence. The purpose of human life is to overcome attachment, the cause of suffering and selfish action. Karma is performed through body, mind, speech, and wealth, originating from the causal body of hidden desires and habits. These latent impressions, or vāsanās, are the root of all sorrow and restlessness. They bind the individual soul in a cycle of longing and worry. Liberation requires transcending these desires, which persist even in heavenly realms. The fire of yoga and austerity can burn the seeds of past karma. However, as long as one lives within a body, new karma is created through every action and breath. Therefore, constant humility and surrender are essential, for not even God acts against this law. Satsang is the boat to cross the ocean of ignorance. "Karma pradhāna hai. What is the main thing in this creation? The greatest thing, the main thing, is karma." "The cause of all problems, the cause of all desires, suffering, sorrow, the cause of all restlessness is only one, and that is vāsanās." Filming location: Vienna, Austria

Webcast of morning satsang from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic on 1st of June 2009.

Webcast of evening satsang from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic on 31st of May 2009.

A yogic life offers holistic health and spiritual resilience through selfless service and trust in the divine. Modern comforts and manipulations like daylight saving create imbalance, whereas natural living and seva bring harmony. Health depends on the outer environment and conscious choices, not just personal habits. True seva is performed for one's own spiritual growth, not for others, as the merit returns manifold. Spiritual practice involves transforming oneself into an ashram, a shelter of positivity. During life's difficult paths, one is never alone; the divine carries the devotee. Trust in this divine care removes worry and fosters resilience, like a tree surviving all storms through deep spiritual roots. "When you are doing seva, it is not that you are doing it for others, but you are doing it for yourself, because you will get it back a thousand times." "When the comfortable path was, I just walked beside you. But when the thorny, stony way came, I walked and I carried you in the hollow of my palm." Filming location: Sydney, Australia

Health depends on your kitchen and your way of life. To achieve inner peace, learn from nature by going to a quiet retreat. Modern holiday spots are often restless with noise and sports; seek a peaceful forest retreat instead. Physical health requires proper nourishment. A traditional Indian kitchen, using many spices like turmeric cooked into food, supports strong bones and prevents diseases. Avoid processed foods, old bread, and excessive cheese. Eat a light, fresh breakfast and consume yogurt wisely, diluted and not in the evening. Do not overeat. A healthy body supports meditation and a harmonious family. Liberation does not come from physical exercises alone but from behavior, diet, spiritual thoughts, and grace. Meditate on the form of the Gurudev, which is the embodiment of wisdom and cosmic consciousness, without duality, like the sky. Follow the instructions of the Master without hesitation or argument. The words of the scriptures are the final guide. Liberation comes through this grace and self-realization, not through torturing the body. "Your health depends on your kitchen." "Meditate on this form of Gurudev, which is only the embodiment of the wisdom." Filming location: Dungog, Australia

Webcast of morning satsang from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic on May 31st 2009.

Yoga is not mere seriousness or closing the eyes. A yogi maintains control, withdrawing from or engaging with the world like a turtle drawing in its limbs. All creation holds energy, which can be shaped by its environment into negative or divine vibrations. The earth becomes holy where saints walk. An elephant bathing experiences joy as its heavy body becomes buoyant. Its thick skin is a perfect protection. After bathing, it throws dust on itself. Observers debate this action; one suggests it is for protection from insects, while another proposes the elephant seeks the holy dust from a saint's feet for liberation. Holy lands like India and rivers like the Ganga are sacred because they carry this divine presence. The truth of purification exists regardless of belief. All spiritual science seeks what is already within: the immortal soul and ocean of bliss within oneself. Kill the little ego to realize divine life. "God Kṛṣṇa said a yogī should be like a turtle, which can, at any moment, draw its limbs in or expand and stretch them outward." "Where there is water, there is God. Where there is God, there is life." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The highest human ideal is Guru Darśan, the direct seeing of the Master. This seeing ends the seeking for truth, freedom, and completeness, which the intellect alone considers utopia. Without this direct experience, there is no certainty or courage that liberation is possible. Time is that which kills all transient things, and this realization kills inner joy, leading to widespread stress and a longing that lacks life. We are not masters of life or time, lacking control and creating distress. Meeting Life embodied in human form makes the highest ideals attainable. Guru Darśan is that gate, opening all possibilities and ending all utopias. "Utopia vanishes, utopia dies in the presence of Gurudev. Guru Darśan is the end of seeking." "Until we meet Life itself with a capital ‘L’, embodied in a human form, we will not believe it is possible." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Morning reflections encompass community support, meditation, and spiritual inquiry. A morning program highlighted youth as the future, emphasizing yoga's role in ethical education and environmental love. Support for centers through donations was acknowledged, illustrating mutual aid. The practice of Nāda Yoga meditation with the mantra Ānandoham was guided. This sound vibration is said to recharge every cell, remove anxiety, and lead to inner peace and cosmic consciousness. It strengthens the body and dispels fear. Questions addressed concerns about war, a mysterious low sound attributed to electronic waves, and personal fears. The meditation itself was presented as the answer to transforming fear. Practical announcements regarding travel, help needed for an ashram, and future events were shared. "Children are the culture of tomorrow, the future of the country, and the light of the world." "Through this yoga meditation, you come to inner peace. It removes anxiety, tensions, and worries." Filming location: Kranj, Slovenia

Meditation is the path to discovering inner bliss and realizing the Self. Yoga in Daily Life is a systematic practice for well-being. Meditation builds inner strength and immunity. It begins with Pratyāhāra, withdrawing the senses from external objects. Next is Dhāraṇā, concentration with discipline. Then comes Dhyāna, meditation itself. This process requires training to remain motionless and endure discomfort. The aim is for the individual self to merge with the universal Self. This demands love and detachment, being in the world like a lotus in water. Daily practice offers protection, happiness, and health. It is the solution to all problems and the remedy for all suffering. "Meditation is like bulletproof glass. No negative energy can come in." "Finally, know thyself. Self-realization—the answer to all your questions." Filming location: Kranj, Slovenia

Morning practice with Swamiji from weekend yoga seminar in Kranj, Slovenija on 23rd of May 2009.

Meditation awakens inner strength. Human life holds the unique potential to realize the Self through disciplined practice. The soul, bound by karma, seeks liberation from the cycle of rebirth. Meditation begins with self-discipline; calming the thoughts is essential. Active meditation means service without expectation—helping hands hold more value than folded hands. Passive meditation progresses through physical comfort, breath energy, withdrawal from senses, concentration, and finally meditative absorption. Prāṇa, the life force, sustains health and immunity; when concentrated, it recharges every cell. Through dhāraṇā, one-pointed focus is developed. Dhyāna, alert awareness, leads to higher consciousness. The ultimate samādhi dissolves duality, merging individual consciousness with the cosmic. A mantra, given by the master, guides through darkness. This inner journey uncovers hidden treasures of wisdom and enduring peace. "Yogaḥ citta-vṛtti-nirodhaḥ: through the practice of yoga, purify, calm down, and harmonize your thoughts." "Helping hands have more value than just folded hands." Filming location: Ljubljana, Slovenia

A tree is planted as a universal symbol of peace and life. The tree is a perfect symbol because it gives shade and fruit to all without discrimination. We must cultivate and care for trees, as they provide the air, water, and warmth that are God's gifts for life. A performance illustrated the problem of desertification and the simple solution: planting trees. Each individual action contributes to a greater forest. This tree in Maribor joins a global chain for peace, aligning with the city's vision as a future European Capital of Culture to spread pure, positive energy. The young generation is the future and the light, reminding us to protect nature for a harmonious planet. "A tree doesn't make any differences... without any expectation, the tree is just giving." "If each of us planted one tree... that’s almost a small forest." Filming location: Maribor, Slovenia

Swamijis evening satsang, form Ljubljana Ashram, Slovenia on 21st of May 2009.

A city's declaration of peace and a community's symbolic act converge. Vienna was declared a city of peace, obligating its council to uphold this principle in local politics. Separately, a yoga community plants a tree as a symbol of peace's gift and challenge. A Catholic priest blesses the tree, conveying wishes from an absent pastor, and affirms the location's suitability for this peace tree. "the city council of Vienna acknowledges the moral and political obligation to embrace the people’s longing for peace" "It should point to the gift and the challenge of peace." Filming location: Linz, Austria

Yoga is one union, the cosmic principle of balance and harmony uniting individual consciousness with the universal. It is the original force holding space and consciousness together, existing since the beginning of time. This singular truth manifests as the divine light within all beings. The human journey is an endless cycle through experiences, seeking reunion with this origin. The goal of human life is to realize this union, achieving health, contentment, and liberation. Practical systems like Haṭha, Karma, Bhakti, Rāja, and Jñāna Yoga are paths to integrate this principle into daily existence. True practice means living with positive speech, compassion, and self-discipline in every action. "Yoga means union, oneness, balance, and harmony between body, mind, and soul, or the union of individual consciousness with cosmic consciousness." "The goal of human life is not only to have children, eat, drink, and sleep, but we also have higher goals." Filming locations: Munich, Bavaria, Germany

Webcast of morning lecture from Perth, Australia on 19th of April, 2009 at Yoga in Daily Life, 52 Bay View Terrace, Claremont WA 6010.

Peace is within, realized through yoga and the sound of the ātmā. The ego is the will to live, controlled by fear to prevent excess. True richness is contentment, not endless desire. God is the giver; humans are beggars when ruled by greed. Suffering stems from ignorance, not lack. Happiness from objects is temporary, leading the mature to seek spirituality. The individual ego, when unchecked, becomes fanaticism and destruction. Surrender to the Supreme awakens universal love and forgiveness. The question "Who am I?" reveals the ātmā—immortal, universal consciousness—not the body or individual soul bound by karma. All spiritual paths merge into this oneness. The breath's natural sound, "so'ham," affirms this identity. Negative karma creates darkness; positive actions bring light. Practice dispels doubt and leads to liberation. Share love and goodness, not negativity. The cosmic sound, Nāda, is the form of the Supreme, sustaining all. Through grace and disciplined practice, the soul merges into divine light. "Who am I? This body is my body, I am not the body." "Peace is within us, and we spoke about cosmic sound." Filming location: Perth, Australia

Kuṇḍalinī is the cosmic energy present in all existence, guiding the soul's journey according to its dharma and karma. This energy exists in every atom, sun, moon, and element. It is the coiled power, a feminine Śakti, that maintains balance. The soul, an individual bundle of karma, descends into life directed by this energy and its accrued destiny. Human dharma is to protect life and achieve self-realization. The mind, stronger than the body, is a messenger between senses and intellect. It is not guilty; the senses are. This mind is liberated and guided by mantra, the essence of divine wisdom. Mantra śakti forms a protective force, leading the consciousness toward better states. Contentment is the greatest wealth, ending desire. Preserve your dharma to protect and help all beings. "Dharma rakṣita rakṣita: if you protect your dharma, your dharma will protect you." "Mantra: 'man' means mind, and 'tra' means liberation—that which gives liberation to your mind." Filming location: Brisbane, Australia

The human body is a wondrous system of energy channels and centers. Yogic anatomy describes 72,000 nāḍīs, or channels, for consciousness and energy. Three are primary: Iḍā, the left, emotional channel; Piṅgalā, the right, intellectual channel; and Suṣumnā, the central channel of cosmic energy. Where Iḍā and Piṅgalā cross, energy centers or chakras form, such as the Viśuddhi at the throat and Anāhata at the heart. Chakras are grouped from the feet upward: earth, vegetation, animal, human, and finally divine centers in the head. Each group retains qualities of the previous. Positive and negative forces, divine and adversarial, exist within. Mantra practice purifies and protects this energy field. In this age, spiritual practice is essential. Karma Yoga, selfless service, is a foundational practice. Teaching yoga or spirituality is a profound service; every word spoken to a trusting student enters their subconscious, so instructions must be authentic and careful, not based on personal fancy. Teaching harmonizes the teacher's own chakras, fostering unconditional, universal love. When personal interest arises, love diminishes and negative emotions appear. The Mūlādhāra Chakra is the root foundation of human life and consciousness, a storehouse of past karma. The Svādhiṣṭhāna Chakra is connected to the subconscious, influenced by the parents' state at conception. The Maṇipūra Chakra is the city of jewels, the seat of consciousness, digestive fire, and overall well-being. An imbalanced solar plexus can cause digestive issues and pain. Simple techniques, like checking leg length while lying down, can diagnose a displacement, and a gentle pull can correct it. Exercises like Khatu Praṇām, Naukāsana, and Aśva Sañcālanāsana activate Maṇipūra, improve immunity, and aid digestion. "The best safe way is that you do karma yoga." "Awakening of kuṇḍalinī means first what awakes is ānanda. Ānanda means bliss." Filming location: Brisbane, Australia

Yoga is the union of individual consciousness with the cosmic consciousness. This science originates from Śiva, the cosmic consciousness manifesting as the sound Oṁ. Yoga means balance and harmony between body, mind, and soul, leading to oneness. Our true self, the ātmā, is universal, immortal, and indivisible, like space. The individual soul is a mixture of this pure ātmā and ignorance, creating the walls of separation. All beings search for happiness, but fulfillment comes only from merging with our origin. Every action creates a reaction; harming others returns multiplied. Follow dharma—your righteous duty in all relationships. The individual soul must dissolve its solidity, like salt in water, to unite with the universal. The breath is the constant, spontaneous mantra within. Human intellect is gifted to achieve this return to the cosmic self. Practice leads to rebirth in conducive circumstances until realization is complete. The system of Yoga in Daily Life provides a gradual path within a living spiritual lineage. Master and disciple unite in divine oneness through love alone. Utilize the body as an instrument for this aim. "Yoga means the union of the individual consciousness with the origin, the cosmic consciousness." "Every action has a reaction. If you cause someone 1% pain... that will reflect and come back to you 100%." Filming location: Sydney, Australia

The relationship with a Satguru is a commitment of the heart, not the intellect. A mantra is adopted forever, escorting the consciousness until it merges with the Cosmic. Changing this bond prevents fruition. The subject is the Anāhata Cakra, the heart center where love and wisdom grow. Many misconceptions exist about Kuṇḍalinī awakening. It does not cause physical burning or spasms; such sensations indicate physical or psychic disturbances. Authentic awakening is not from stolen intellectual knowledge but from personal discovery and respect for the original source. The process involves the three guṇas—sattva, rajas, and tamas—present within. True awakening brings freedom, love, contentment, and wisdom. It is a continuous process, not a sequential opening of chakras. Different chakras are more active at different times based on one's state. The energy centers are astral, not physical. Awakening can occur through virtuous action, meditation, mantra, prayer, or the Master's presence. Purify the heart through kindness and forgiveness. To forgive is not the same as to forget; divine vision dissolves all layers. "Awakening of the Kuṇḍalinī means, first place, you feel a kind of liberation." "To imprison someone, even emotionally, that is not love. Freedom." Filming location: Perth, Australia

Webcast of evening lecture from Perth, Australia on 18th of April, 2009 at Yoga in Daily Life, 52 Bay View Terrace, Claremont WA 6010.

Webcast of public lecture from Perth, Australia on 17th April, 2009 at Yoga in Daily Life, 52 Bay View Terrace, Claremont WA 6010.

A divine play demonstrates a master's power and a disciple's transformation. A disciple hides a dead bird from the approaching master. The master immediately knows the hidden truth. He states that those dependent on the bird will now starve. He instructs the disciple to bring a cart. The disciple then thanks the master for revealing a profound sign. The disciple vows to never hunt again. The story illustrates the impossibility of concealment from a true guide. It shows compassion extending to all creatures. The lesson leads to a complete renunciation of harmful action. "Those who are waiting for them will now die of hunger. Bring me the cart." "Thank you for showing me the excellent mark. I will never hunt again." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

Yoga is the unifying force of the cosmos, leading to health and self-realization. All paths converge on this discipline. The human form is a rare opportunity among countless creatures, gifted with intellect and heart to protect all life. The aim is to transcend personal desires like ego and greed, realizing our shared origin. True practice cultivates non-violence, humility, and service, seeing all beings as family. This discipline directs one from the individual self to the cosmic Self. The journey is solitary; we arrive and depart alone, taking nothing. Therefore, make life meaningful through helpful action and love. "Yoga begins with discipline. If you have no discipline in your life, you cannot be successful in anything." "The aim of human life is to be a protector, a helper, to realize God, and to become one with God." Filming location: Melbourne, Australia

The art of wise decision-making requires using intelligence, or viveka, to govern emotion and intellect. Emotion is a powerful, often uncontrolled motion arising from desire and greed. Acting solely from emotion leads to poor decisions and suffering. Intellect can become clouded, but viveka provides discernment. One must pause, reflect, and apply knowledge before acting. True wisdom balances emotion with clear discrimination, recognizing that greed, anger, and fear are internal obstacles that can be overcome through self-knowledge and universal love. "Two quick decisions, and when you do two quick decisions, then be sure that it will go wrong." "Therefore, a wise man says: whatever you do, think it over three times, four times. Wait, wait, and wait." Filming location: Melbourne, Australia

The divine presence is within all creation, sustained by the balance of the five elements. Humanity's selfishness has disrupted this balance through pollution, creating a critical state for nature. Classical yoga is the practice to awaken inherent human qualities of kindness and harmony, making one a channel for divine love. This encompasses five integrated paths: Karma Yoga through selfless service, Haṭha Yoga for physical purification, Bhakti Yoga through devotion, Rāja Yoga for mental discipline, and Jñāna Yoga for discriminative wisdom. Theoretical knowledge is insufficient without daily practice and the removal of doubt. True progress requires surrendering selfishness, accepting one's role, and dedicating oneself as an instrument. Generosity opens one to become a conduit for this love. "Your yoga practice will be successful if you do karma-yoga. It means helping others." "Tons of theory are nothing compared to a gram of practice." Filming location: Sunshine Coast, Australia

Peace is within you, not outside. We lose it by focusing externally on business and wealth. True richness is helping others; giving multiplies blessings. Helping hands are spiritual work. Our guilt and negativity destroy inner peace. A thief's heart is always fearful. Self-inquiry asks "How am I?" not just "Who am I?" Examine your actions and their impact. Honesty and seeking forgiveness release tension. The conflict is often within. Forgiveness is possible, but forgetting is hard. Duty without attachment brings peace. Your thoughts, words, and deeds shape your reality. Peace is a choice in your hands. "Helping hands have more value than folded hands." "The life of the bird depends on your hands." Filming location: Brisbane, Australia

The mind cannot be controlled while attachment persists. Unfulfilled desires move from the conscious to the subconscious mind, resurfacing as dreams or psychological conflict. Meditation through self-inquiry reveals these hidden causes, resolving them. The mind constantly seeks activity, like a ghost demanding work. A mantra is the essential light guiding consciousness through all levels to ultimate union. The human mission is to realize the individual consciousness merging with the cosmic. "Man marā na mamatā marī, mar mar gayā śarīr, asā tṛṣṇā na marī." "The only way to remove the darkness is the light. So, the only way to come to that Brahman Supreme is your mantra." Filming location: Brisbane, Australia

Inner peace originates from the cosmic Self, which is our true nature. The universe began as an endless, empty space, the cosmic mother, completely filled with consciousness. This consciousness and space are perfectly balanced and united by Yoga Śakti, the harmonizing divine energy. This union is the original peace, free from all conflict and duality. All creatures seek happiness because the inner self is a part of that cosmic happiness and seeks to return to its origin. The individual soul has a destiny shaped by karma, but the universal Ātmā is immortal and unchanging. Peace, like all spiritual realization, is ultimately in one's own hands. Spiritual practice is the path to consciously reuniting individual awareness with this cosmic consciousness. "Whether the bird is alive or dead does not depend on my answer. It depends on your hands." "Yoga means union: the union of the individual consciousness with the cosmic consciousness." Filming location: Gold Coast, Australia

Anuṣṭhāna is a vow or sacred practice undertaken with a specific saṅkalpa, or resolve. Every wish made with deep feeling is fulfilled by divine grace, yet worldly desires often bring unexpected consequences, like sand in a salad that represents doubt in faith. Unexamined wishes can lead to entanglement, as illustrated by the monkey who coveted a basket only to find a cobra. Therefore, one should not petition God for transient worldly desires. True anuṣṭhāna is for spiritual growth, undertaken with purity in thought, word, and deed. It involves disciplined mantra repetition, cleanliness, and reverence for the divine Śakti in all life. The practice cultivates inner Lakṣmī—prosperity, peace, and harmony—which departs where impurity dwells. Spiritual living means performing all actions as selfless seva, the highest dharma, with devotion and without expectation. "Every wish will be fulfilled. God is our father, God is our mother, and sooner or later, our wish—whether we speak it loudly or only in thinking or in the heart—He will fulfill all." "All these worldly wishes you should not tell God to please fulfill." Filming location: Dungog, Australia

The Guru Mantra is the primary tool for spiritual practice and should be used consistently. If repetition causes agitation, it indicates insufficient practice and a lack of connection to its meaning. Practice harmonizes the heart and mind, allowing the mantra to flow gently. A longer mantra carries a clearer, more complete meaning that acts as a spiritual alarm. All action is Kriyā, from bodily functions to spiritual disciplines; every action yields a corresponding result. Spiritual Kriyās, including mantra repetition, require the guidance and transmitted energy of a living master to be successful and protective. Persist with the given practice to prepare the inner field for ultimate bliss. "Therefore, if your mantra is longer, it means a clearer meaning is there. And this meaning should give an alarm to your heart." "Every action has a reaction, and every reaction has an action. And every action will have a reaction." Filming location: Dungog, Australia

Welcome to a retreat in a divine forest of untouched nature, a place of pure air and silence for spiritual practice. This forest joins a vast National Park, offering pristine nature far from city pollution. Yogis historically sought such solitude, called ekaṅt vās, to deepen meditation and harmony. A special Kriyā Anuṣṭhāna is being held here for advanced disciples. The core practice is mauna, or silence, which reveals inner strength and energy. Maintaining true silence is a profound discipline, preventing even unnecessary writing or gestures. This retreat is a chance to be one with nature, to practice conscious breathing and mantra repetition. The inner voice becomes audible in such quiet, away from all distractions. "God said, 'O my dear, where are you searching for me? I am with you. My heart is out of the cities, in the forest... But my residence is in your breath.'" "Silent is the loudest, highest thing. You will listen to your inner voice, and you will realize your inner energy." Filming location: Dungog, Australia

Webcast of evening satsang from Australia on 6th of April 2009. Swamiji will elaborate on the observance of ethical principles, the keeping of good company, repetition of mantra and the study of inspiring texts to cultivate a peaceful and positive mind.

The spiritual flame is transmitted through the mantra and the Master-disciple relationship. Receiving a mantra from the Master systematically clears ignorance and awakens devotion. The heart must genuinely accept the Master, not merely be inspired by lectures. The Master carries the karmic responsibility for disciples yet shines for all like the sun. Disciples receive and store this energy to radiate light further. The connection is this light; if it breaks, one must turn attention toward the Gurudev to recharge. The Guru-paramparā lineage holds this heritage. The Master-Disciple relationship is the living essence of religion. The spiritual light given is a gentle seed planted in the heart. It must be watered daily and protected from bad society and gossip. Spirituality resides in the home and family. Parents must educate children spiritually. Blessings have power, as shown in the story where a child's life was prolonged through accumulated blessings. A pure lifestyle, including care for sacred plants like Tulsī, embodies spiritual practice. Contentment and peace are found within the heart and the household. "Everyone supports the strong; who helps the weak? The wind makes a fire stronger but can also blow out a flame." "The thread of love—do not break it through misunderstanding. If broken, it cannot be properly rejoined; a knot remains." Filming location: Sydney, Australia

Spirituality in everyday life is purity in thought, word, and action, expressed through selfless giving. Spirituality means crystal clear consciousness and pure actions, not merely rituals. God desires no tricks or commissions, only devotion. We build temples from spiritual feeling to provide opportunity for seekers. Combine spirituality with daily life by performing small, considerate acts for others, like removing thorns from a path. When you give to someone in need, give without judgment on how they use it; once given, you have no right over it. Do not expect thanks, as expecting gratitude reveals ego and negates the donation. Helping others is done with what God has given you; you lose nothing. The story of the rich man illustrates that heaven's door opens through giving, as God multiplies what is given. Always be a giver, not a beggar. Spiritual life means to give: give understanding, forgiveness, love, support, food, and clothing. Conscious living, such as eating less and offering prayers of gratitude before sleep and upon waking, is spiritual. Create a happy family atmosphere and cook with love. Welcome guests with pure thoughts. Practice your mantra and lead a simple life of love, which is giving. "Spirituality means purity, crystal clear consciousness." "Give it. And when you give, don't say, 'I gave.'" Filming location: Sydney, Australia