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Webcast of evening satsang from Sydney, Australia on 3rd of April 2009. Meditation workshop on the observance of ethical principles and repetition of mantra revealed in the yoga texts as methods to cultivate a peaceful, contented and positive mind.

Webcast of evening satsang from Sydney, Australia on April 1st 2009. Meditation workshop on inner peace and an all important tool in self-investigation and self-knowledge: "Self-inquiry Meditation" a step-by-step meditation technique of Self-Analysis.

The Maṇipūra Chakra is the center of the universe and the key to well-being. You are the universe, and the center of your being is the Maṇipūra Chakra. It is the origin from where the manifestation of the five kośas begins. This chakra mostly controls our health, alongside the Viśuddhi Chakra. The aim of human life is self-realization, to know you are not the body, thoughts, or intellect, but the Ātmā. The individual soul enters manifestation through the concentration of Śiva and Śakti. The five kośas are the physical, vital, mental, intellectual, and bliss bodies. Prāṇa is the vital force; without it, nothing functions. The Maṇipūra Chakra governs this energy and influences mental states and digestion. Discipline is essential. Through correct exercises for this chakra, one gains immense energy and healing powers. It is the seat of sound and the soul's entry point. Regular practice leads to a healthy, long, and happy life. "Maṇipūra Chakra is that center point of the universe. Because you are the universe, and the center of your being is the Maṇipūra Chakra." "The aim of human life is to get self-realization, which means to know thyself, to know who you are." Filming location: New Zealand

Human consciousness must awaken to spirituality and sustainability. Modern technology and comfort have not brought happiness, creating instead a man-made world of distraction and pollution. The ancient scriptures warned against interfering with nature. A perpetual conflict exists between positive and negative forces within creation. The individual soul suffers through cycles of attachment and ignorance, mistaking worldly pursuits for life's purpose. The prime human duty is self-realization, recognizing the divine unity in all beings. Sustainable living requires returning to natural wisdom, minimizing consumption, and respecting the Earth. Small, conscious actions, like reducing waste and daily meditation, accumulate to create global change. True development harmonizes with natural law, not against it. "Human life is given. The prime duty, the prime mission of human life is self-realization." "One, one drop can fill the pot. If we can light all the candles with one matchstick, then why should we use two?" Filming location: New Zealand

Webcast of morning Satsang from New Zealand on 28th of March 2009.

True spirituality is found in practice, not in empty emblems or names. Many claim religious identity but ignore the core teachings. Jesus taught simplicity and warned against the worship of money, a principle now forgotten. Gandhi taught renunciation, but his name is used without following his example. This hypocrisy extends to all faiths. We become selfish, identifying with labels while being empty-hearted. Faithfulness begins with honoring parents and ancestors; without this, one cannot be faithful to God or others. Spirituality is individual, like love, and cannot be forced. The one God is perceived differently by all. Confidence in each other and in God is essential for a divine, natural world. Money is a human thought; it cannot be eaten. Self-sufficiency and community support are vital, as global systems destroy local livelihood. Do not lose confidence in God and ancestors. Yoga is beyond physical exercise; consistent practice brings health and reduces reliance on medicine. Contentment is the ultimate richness. Desire for more is a fire; the poor are those who want more, while the rich want nothing. Possessions are a burden that destroy inner peace. Earth provides for need, not greed. Inner peace, love, and happiness cannot be bought; they come through renunciation and service. The final prayer is for divine union. "Money you cannot eat, but carrots you can eat." "When you get contentment in your heart, all this other is just like dust." Filming location: Raumati Beach, New Zealand

The spiritual lineage flows from divine consciousness through chosen masters to disciples. Certain souls are selected by the higher self to carry the light, playing the game of master and disciple across lifetimes until their consciousness merges with the master's. The world is one house; where spirituality begins, the borders of religion end. Nothing here is truly ours, for we are tourists in this world, and we will leave everything behind. The story of the bamboo illustrates this divine selection and surrender. The bamboo, feeling empty and unworthy, only wished to remain in God's garden. God tested it, first cutting an arm to make a flute whose melody would melt hearts, then cutting its trunk to channel water to the thirsty. This pain was a sign of ultimate trust and a call to divine service. The priority is unconditional love and surrender to the divine will, which leads beyond heaven to oneness. Do not wait for old age to practice spirituality; worldly attachments are fleeting. Become like the bamboo: trustworthy, capable, and willing to be an instrument for the divine message. "Nothing is thine, nothing is mine. Everything is ours, and we are His." "Once you taste the nectar, then all other kinds of tastes are tasteless." Filming location: Vancouver, Canada

Our vision creates our reality. How we look determines the world we perceive. A beautiful thought generates inner beauty, while a negative thought creates negativity. The world reflects our inner state; we are not forced into anger or unhappiness. These are choices. The mind is a messenger, receiving impressions through the senses and storing them as subconscious desires. To find peace, one must purify the inner instruments: the mind, intellect, ego, and consciousness. Meditation is not an act of doing but a state that arises spontaneously when the mind is directed, often through mantra, away from external distractions. True self-inquiry is knowing first how you are, then who you are. "Jaisī dṛṣṭi, vaisī śṛṣṭi." How you look, such is the creation. "Meditation cannot be done. It comes from itself, like sleep." Filming location: Vancouver, Canada

Satsaṅg is the gathering where truth is spoken. Life has two directions: distraction and development. Both stem from one's companions. Bad society leads to distraction and destruction. Good society speaks of truth, love, and one God beyond all religious names and forms. Satsaṅg is where one speaks of tolerance, respect, and oneness. It is not a place for criticizing other faiths. The spiritual place is open for all to pray, meditate, and speak of truth. All creatures are leaves of one global tree. Separation is our destiny unless we find life's meaning. Achieve cosmic union through practice, prayer, and meditation. Prayer from the heart awakens love, and God comes to you. Surrender is required. No practice is higher than satsaṅg. A realized soul shares experiences of truth, bestowing grace. Speak truth to heal others, for those who are lost seek love. The world is full of wisdom and saints. Duality and conflict exist only in the human mind, causing suffering. Unity brings happiness. Never miss satsaṅg, for it liberates and enlightens. It is not a closed group but open to all, like a lake that serves everyone. A saint's presence transforms, as surrounding trees absorb the fragrance of sandalwood. "Heaven is easy to achieve, but the satsaṅg is very hard." "In satsaṅg there is no grouping." Filming location: Vancouver, Canada

Preserve the original teaching without adding personal interpretation or psychic problems. Many teachers distort the lineage by inserting their own intellect, creating manipulated practices like seedless crops. Follow the master's instructions precisely, not their personal actions. Self-realization requires years of sincere practice, not haste. Your obligation is your dharma, but you must discern your true priority. When Kuṇḍalinī awakens, clarity emerges. Originality is simple and divine; do not mix in artificial ideas. True teaching requires renunciation and often presents a conflict of obligations, a dharma saṅkaṭa. A teacher's consciousness must expand like the sun, embracing all. Divine wisdom multiplies as you give it; nothing is truly yours. The Maṇipūra Chakra is a city of jewels within, the seat of willpower and prosperity. Meditate on the guru's lotus feet to awaken inner light. Knowledge is the ultimate wealth. "Do not do what the master is doing, but do what the master tells you to do." "When I give, O Lord, what can I lose? Nothing." Filming location: Vancouver, Canada

A guided meditation on the Maṇipūra Chakra begins with systematic physical relaxation. Awareness is brought sequentially to each body part to release tension. Focus then shifts to the natural breath, visualizing cosmic energy as white light entering at the navel center during inhalation and toxins leaving during exhalation. This center is the source of the body's development and the seat of life's flame. The practice involves synchronizing a mantra with the breath to cultivate energy and balance. Gentle, controlled movements and twists are incorporated to stimulate and harmonize this energy center, preparing the system for deeper awareness. The process aims to purify energy and unify body and mind. "At the time of the inhalation, cosmic energy is flowing into your body like a white light through the whole body, centered at the Maṇipūra Chakra." "This meditation of the Maṇipūra Chakra will give you immense energy, which will purify all the energies." Filming location: Vancouver, Canada

Kuṇḍalinī is the concentrated cosmic energy that forms our individual destiny and consciousness. This energy, dormant at the base of the spine, is the seed of our past actions and future direction. Awakening it neutralizes negative destiny, leading to liberation. The process is not physical but astral, involving the subtle energy body and prāṇa. The mind acts as a messenger between senses and intellect. To safely awaken Kuṇḍalinī, one must purify the prāṇa through controlled nourishment, environment, and practices like Khāṭū Praṇām, which strengthens the immune system via the Maṇipūra chakra. This meditation posture channels cosmic energy into the body. "Kuṇḍalinī is the power of our past, the power of our present existence with steering power, and the power of our future destinations." "Awakening of the kuṇḍalinī means to awake the past destiny and neutralize our destiny to become free." Filming location: Vancouver, Canada

The subject is Kuṇḍalinī Śakti, the divine energy. Understand the beginning of creation. Yoga is the science of body, mind, and soul, discovered by ancient seers. The individual soul travels through countless lives. The Self, or Ātmā, is universal, not individual. All this is known through higher consciousness. First was Śūnyākāśa, the dark empty space, the Cosmic Mother. Within it is cosmic consciousness. These two, space and consciousness, are united in oneness by Śakti energy, which is Kuṇḍalinī. The first divine will was "I am one, I shall multiply." This awakening was sound, the resonance Aum. From this resonance, the elements developed. A heavenly parliament decided to create this mortal world as an opportunity for souls to return to divine consciousness. The law established that life eats life, creating karma and necessitating death under Yama, who has no mercy. Humans were created as protectors with intellect and mercy. Yet when given power, humans turned against the divine. The key is to awaken pure, selfless love for all creatures; that is the awakening of Kuṇḍalinī. The creator made 8.4 million life forms. The human body contains 72,000 nāḍīs, channels for cosmic energy. Three are primary: iḍā (moon, mind, emotion), piṅgalā (sun, activity, intellect), and suṣumṇā (central consciousness). Their serpentine intersections form the chakras. Real Kuṇḍalinī awakening is not a physical sensation but the awakening of love, wisdom, and equal vision. It requires proper guidance. Enlightenment is not a quick attainment but the culmination of a sincere journey. "Through the help of Kuṇḍalinī, space can do nothing. Space is very generous; it gives you always." "Awakening of the kuṇḍalinī means awakening of love, mercy. Awakening of the kuṇḍalinī means awakening of the contentment." Filming location: Vancouver, Canada

Spiritual life is a journey back to the divine origin, like water returning to the ocean. Every form of life is a light of God, and the purpose of birth is to move toward that source. Humans are very near the destination but make wrong steps by pursuing impure thoughts and worldly temptations. Spirituality is purity of consciousness, not merely rituals. Wasting time is a loss of human life. The current age offers devotion as the primary path. The ocean of bliss and fountain of joy exist within; liberation requires removing the obstacles of impurity, disturbance, and ignorance. Respect the body and the five debts: to mother, father, teacher, the natural elements, and the sages. Destiny is self-created through karma. True spirituality is found within the heart through knowledge, devotion, and forgiveness. "Within you is the ocean of bliss, and within you is the fountain of joy." "Kali Yuga Keval Nām Ādhāra. In this Kali Yuga, we have only one hope, one hold, and that is the divine name of God." Filming location: Washington DC, USA

Yoga in family life shapes children's well-being and future through good habits and peaceful values. Children's yoga demonstrations reveal postures that improve balance and concentration. Parents wish for their children's happiness, good education, and social standing. A child's future depends on the company they keep; bad associations lead to addiction. Place children in good societies engaged in beneficial activities for health and the environment. Children are the light, the future, and the culture of tomorrow. What is learned in childhood endures throughout life; it is difficult to break bad habits acquired early. Teach children good things so good habits develop. Family yoga practice nurtures body and mind, and helps maintain calm. Blessings are invoked for children's health, education, and bright future, and for harmony and happiness in families. The word śānti means peace of body, mind, and spirit; say 'peace' in photos to spread peace. "If children spend time with people who abuse drugs, unfortunately they will also become addicted." "It is not easy to become free from bad habits which we acquire in childhood." Filming location: Washington DC, USA

Khāṭū Praṇām is an active meditation uniting body, mind, and energy. Begin by relaxing the whole body completely, calming the breath and heart rate. This practice harmonizes physical, mental, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual nourishment. It is not merely physical exercise but a technique to balance emotion and intellect, activating the energy centers or chakras. The postures influence the entire system, improving concentration, relieving stress, and strengthening the immune system. Perform the movements slowly and with full awareness, directing mental energy to any area of discomfort. This meditation integrates the five bodies—physical, mental, energy, subtle, and causal—leading to deep relaxation and purification of consciousness. "Active meditation is connected with activities. Whatever you do, you put your deep feelings inside and become one with that." "Khāṭū Praṇām is balanced in such a way that it will harmonize body, mind, and soul." Filming location: Khatu, Rajasthan, India

The mission of human life is to realize oneness with our origin. This is the universal religion, the relation of the individual soul to the cosmic one. The Vedas are ancient knowledge, and the Upanishads contain the wisdom heard by disciples near the master. They speak of the One without form. What exists in the universe exists within the human body. Our problems arise from our own desires and ignorance, like the monkey who coveted a basket only to find a cobra. Every action bears a reaction; this is destiny. Meditation is the dialogue with the Self, the way to become one with God. It is not about complex techniques but closing the eyes, repeating the divine name, and entering inner peace. Renounce attachments to find happiness. Act in the world with love, doing good, and step by step cultivate the inner life through regular practice. "Realize your relation becomes religion." "Meditation means to be one with God." Filming location: New York, USA

Webcast of Swamiji's morning satsang in New York, USA on 7th of March 2009.

Webcast of Swamiji's evening satsang in New York / USA on 6th March 2009.

Webcast of the morning satsang from Vienna, Austria on 1st of March 2009.

Webcast of the evening satsang from Vienna, Austria on 28th of February 2009.

Creative meditation is the active, concentrated work that brings harmony and health. Meditation requires understanding its purpose. For those with mental difficulties like depression, creative meditation is essential, not passive sitting which can worsen their state. Work done with concentration and love, such as crafting or cooking, is a powerful meditation. Modern machine-based production and specialized education have made humans dependent and one-sided, causing fear and economic strain. Previously, people were multi-talented and found joy in creating with their hands. This active engagement develops capability and happiness. Creative meditation beautifies your home, which reflects your inner self. It fosters family harmony and societal respect. Do not be ashamed of manual work; it is a form of worship. Parents must inspire children to learn practical skills, as current distractions cause wisdom to disappear. True kuṇḍalinī awakening brings clarity and happiness, not confusion. Your work should harmonize with nature. Find inspiration by observing water or writing thoughtfully. Do not act from anger; instead, forgive and seek understanding. Work is meditation. "Such creative meditation is more powerful and useful than just sitting with closed eyes." "Creative meditation makes humans multi-talented, capable, and healthy." Filming location: Vienna, Austria

Webcast of the morning satsang from Vienna, Austria on 28th February 2009.

Meditation is the seventh step of Rāja Yoga, the path to realizing the Ātmā, the inner king governing all. All beings seek lasting happiness, which is the nature of the Self, yet attachment to the temporary world creates a barrier. The mind is restless and greedy, requiring control through discipline. The eight limbs of yoga provide this structure, beginning with ethical principles and postures to steady the body. Mastery of prāṇa through breath and nourishment is essential, as its quality directly influences consciousness and health. Life is fleeting, like a thread being pulled, so one must be alert and practice diligently. True meditation culminates from concentration and the withdrawal of senses from externals. In this age, active meditation through selfless action, karma yoga, is the most effective path to steady consciousness and liberation from selfishness. "Man is greedy, man is avaricious, and man is full of the desire of greed. Man is chanchal, man is chor, and mind is the restless, and mind is the thief which steals everything away from you." "Arjuna, your yoga will be successful through doing good karma." Filming location: Vienna, Austria

The Supreme manifests as resonance. Svara Yoga is the science of mastering the flow of breath through the nostrils to unite individual consciousness with cosmic consciousness. This discipline requires pure diet and reduces bodily toxins through control of prāṇa and apāna. The entire universe is sound; by mastering this Nāda through sattvic living and specific techniques, one can achieve astral travel beyond material existence. Our physical manifestation begins as a resonant drop, and every cell in the body is charged by environmental resonance, positive or negative. This resonance influences all bodily systems and health. Chakras function like dynamos, generating energy through movement and resonance. The practice involves dynamic movement, stretching, and postures. Ultimately, sound is the means of union with the Supreme, and through understanding sacred words and resonance, one can attain darśana and cross the ocean of illusion. The goal is to purify the chakras and nāḍīs so the soul may exit through the tenth door, the Sahasrāra, to Brahmaloka, which requires the Guru's grace obtained through understanding his words, service, and blessing. The seed of sound resides in the navel, manifesting as three levels: parā, paśyantī, and vaikharī. Chanting Oṁ awakens this sound, which travels through the central channel to purify all layers of being and create a protective enlightenment. "Through the sound you give, through the sound you receive, through the words, the sound you are together, through the sound you are happy, through the sound is yoga." "Your body is nothing but a resonance. Every blood cell has immense resonance."

The universal Self, the Ātmā, is one and exists within all. Space, light, and energy are its radiance, constituting a universal body within. This Ātmā is unborn and immortal. To be understood, this universal principle must manifest, for humans require form. Knowing this Ātmā is Self-knowledge. When that knowledge dawns, all desires and qualities dissolve, like a snake shedding its skin. One arrives at the knowledge "I am Brahman." Yet, those who truly possess this knowledge never proclaim it. Humility is essential; declaring wisdom leads to loss. The individual soul, or jīvātmā, is a mixture of this Ātmā and individual qualities, bound by karma. The human body is given to attain Self-knowledge and transform from the bound soul to Śiva. This requires surrendering negative thoughts and desires. Finding shelter with a master ends the search, bringing true happiness and freedom from the cycle of pain. "The ātmā is ajar (un-aging), unborn, immortal, and everlasting. That ātmā is our reality." "Jīvātmā is not immortal. Jīvātmā is bound to destiny through karma." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The path from individual soul to universal consciousness is realized through self-knowledge, grace, and humility. The universal Ātmā is one, unborn and immortal, existing within all. It is the radiance of Śiva consciousness. To comprehend this formless reality, the divine manifests for human senses. Knowing this Ātmā is self-realization, expressed as "I am that" or "I am Brahman." Attaining this knowledge liberates one from all dualities and desires. Those who possess this wisdom never proclaim it; humility is the mark of true attainment. The ego, which takes offense, is far from this knowledge. The human body is given to attain this Ātmā Jñāna. The individual soul, or Jīvātmā, is bound by karma and is not immortal. Transformation from Jīva to Śiva requires surrendering negative desires and accepting the Guru's grace, which ends the search and brings true happiness beyond worldly suffering. "Ātmā is unborn, immortal, and that Ātmā is our reality." "A siddha will never say, 'I have siddhi.'" Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The path of true yoga goes beyond physical postures into the self. Liberation comes through guru’s grace and knowledge, not from body postures or torture. Sitting in meditation postures alone does not make one a yogi. A practitioner remains a sadhaka until attaining equal vision and universal consciousness. Inner conflict—jealousy, anger—destroys peace. The story of Saṅgmitrā shows outer beauty distracts; she scarred her face to spread the teaching. The yogi under the tree rejoiced at many remaining lives, demonstrating that attitude matters more than postures. “Liberation will not come from the torturing of the body. Liberation will not come from the postures of the body.” “Therefore, only the postures are not the yoga. Only the stretching is not the yoga.” Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The best time and conditions for meditation are defined by inner readiness and external peace. Meditate when the stomach is somewhat empty, avoiding drowsiness. Seize any peaceful moment, but not during paid work hours. The supreme time is Brahma Muhūrta, the period before sunrise, when universal consciousness awakens and spiritual energy is most accessible. This time is for collecting the finest qualities. To utilize it, go to sleep early. Upon waking, drink water and take a short walk before meditation to create a positive bodily change. Meditating before sleep is also suitable when quiet time is found. "Brahma Muhūrta is always the best constellation." "Early in the morning, that water becomes like amṛta (nectar)." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

True yoga is not found in physical postures or bodily discipline. Liberation arises solely through grace and knowledge, not from torturing the body or assuming postures. The concept of energy moving "up" is a misconception; the human system is described as an inverted tree with roots above. Merely sitting in meditation posture does not confer liberation. Many practice yoga for exercise, but this does not make one a yogi. A yogi is only one who possesses equal vision and knowledge of universal consciousness. Countless births may be required. A story tells of a yogi meditating under a tree who asked the sage Nārada to inquire of Lord Viṣṇu when he would attain enlightenment. The reply was that as many leaves were on that tree, so many lives remained. Another story tells of a princess who disfigured her own beauty to have her spiritual message heard, demonstrating that outer form is a distraction. Do not waste time in the misunderstanding that physical practice alone is yoga. "Liberation will not come from the postures of the body." "On the day when you become a yogī, even the Lord Viṣṇu will come and stand up when you are coming." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Everything changes, and all change has beauty. Conflict arises from difference, but difference is natural. Conflict becomes negative through ego and non-acceptance. The root of all conflict is within the individual. World peace is achieved by solving this inner conflict through self-enquiry and surrender. Meditation is the practical method for this inner work. A key time for meditation is the peaceful morning before sunrise. Sit with a straight spine in a comfortable posture like Vajrāsana. Use an authentic mantra and a natural-fiber shawl for focus and protection. Withdraw inward, observe the breath, and repeat the mantra to purify and find oneness. "Conflict is not in the world. Conflict is within you." "Meditation is the way to solve the inner conflict and the world’s conflicts." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Conflict originates within the individual, not the external world. The root of all conflict is internal, born from attachments to ego, pride, and identity. These bindings prevent surrender and perpetuate inner strife. This personal conflict is the seed of worldly discord. Resolution requires self-inquiry through meditation and prayer, establishing inner peace that reflects outwardly. Desires fuel karma, which shapes destiny and the cycle of rebirth, a process beyond personal control. Humans are incarnations of love meant to distribute light, not instruments of violence. True peace begins by solving the conflict within oneself. "Conflict is within you. That conflict is in me, and only I can solve that conflict." "Desires are not only for eating and sex... desire is the cause of karma." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Yoga is the universal principle of the energy that harmonizes consciousness and space. The endless universe, Anant Brahmāṇḍ, is pure consciousness unified with space. Between consciousness and space exists a balancing Śakti, the yoga energy or yoga māyā. This invisible energy creates, maintains, and dissolves all manifestation. That supreme consciousness, one with this energy and space, is the body of Śiva. The first resonance from that consciousness is the sound Aum, from which all creation manifests. This same yoga śakti harmonizes every system within the five-element body and the individual soul. One is part of this cosmic play and must turn with it. Realization of this unity is the aim. Until then, rebirth continues according to karma, not by personal choice. Human life is an opportunity for this realization through love and spiritual practice. Physical postures and breath are merely a way toward this yoga. The presence of a master or meditation on the guru aids this upliftment. Purify the heart. What you wish from others, you must first give. "The beauty is indescribable, the light is indescribable, but there is no moon and no sun." "The flower which I want to surrender to you, I could not find that flower." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Purification and proximity to the Master define the path. You must purify yourself by eliminating anger, offense, and sadness. Physical proximity allows you to feel the Master's energy and atmosphere, which is the purpose of a retreat. If karma permits, come near. If not, meditate on the Gurudev's embodiment to unite your vibration with that energy for daily upliftment. Many meditate while angry, disagreeing with the Gurudev yet reciting the mantra. Do not seek recognition from others. If your work is unrecognized, consider its quality may be insufficient. When you become the personality who should be known, recognition will come without your effort. Simply be that one. "Only a bhakta knows what it means to be near." "You should be kind to him, then he will be kind to you." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Meditation is the path from action to inner peace, divided into active and passive forms. Active meditation is selfless service, or Seva, which purifies consciousness and overcomes negative karma. Human life is given for this purification. Yet, service alone may not answer inner questions. For that, passive meditation is required. This means withdrawing from the external world to be with oneself. It is a technique to understand one's inner world and discover the unseen qualities that disturb others. One must learn humility and acceptance to make spiritual progress and find peace. Human life is precious, with the high aim of self-realization, avoiding the tragedy of dying without it. Different religions describe one God through different relations and names, but truth is one. "Active meditation has an effect on your consciousness, on your mind, and definitely on your soul. It is a means to come out of negative karma." "Passive meditation means to withdraw your senses and your thoughts from the external world and, for the time being, be with thyself." Filming location: Bratislava, Slovakia

Meditation is the practice of turning inward to answer life's fundamental questions and realize one's divine nature. Humans possess a higher purpose beyond basic animal functions. One must regularly ask: What does it mean to be human? What good qualities define humanity? What is my life's mission? Modern life often lacks this ethical education, leading to depression and aimlessness. Meditation provides answers, motivation, and a direct connection to the self. It reduces stress, recharges energy, and clarifies one's situation. The technique requires proper posture, a personal mantra, and a meditation shawl for protection and focus. By withdrawing the senses and observing the breath, one accesses inner peace and cosmic energy. "Meditation is an answer to thyself. All thy questions, the meditation will give the answers." "Meditation is a way to thyself, means to God. It doesn’t matter which God you believe... Only one thing remains: divine love." Filming location: Bratislava, Slovakia

Meditation is establishing harmony within oneself and with the world. It begins by reconnecting with your own body, mind, and soul, countering the stress of constant external activity. Harmonious relationships with family and society are essential, preventing loneliness and creating a sense of belonging. The practice then inquires into life's purpose and the fundamental question of one's true identity, distinguishing the unchanging self from the changing body and thoughts. This inquiry can be done through passive sitting or active, creative work performed with awareness. Meditation is practiced using a mantra, breath awareness, and observation of thoughts without control, ultimately leading to relaxation and self-knowledge. "Meditation means to be one with thyself." "Analyze your thoughts without refusing them." Filming location: Bratislava, Slovakia

Morning satsang from weekend seminar in Vep, Hungary on 15th, Feburary 2009.

Evening satsang from weekend seminar in Vep, Hungary on 14th of February 2009.

Meditation is the path to realizing the inner kingdom. Every individual possesses an inner kingdom ruled by the Self, the ātmā. This kingdom requires the discipline of Rāja Yoga, the eightfold path. All eight limbs must be practiced daily; they are not sequential stages. Meditation means to be one with, achieved through prior concentration. Concentration is a singular focus undisturbed by worldly thoughts, like a dancer balanced on a rope. Meditation is a state of complete conscious relaxation, deeper than sleep, where mental waves calm. In this depth, one is undisturbed like the still bottom of a turbulent ocean. The practice leads to merging individual consciousness with the cosmic. "Tumman Indriyoka Raja Atam Antaryami." O my inner self, you are the king of your mind and senses. "Jab lag handī khaḍ bade, tab tak tab lag sījī naye." As long as the contents in the pot are dancing, they are not yet cooked. Filming location: Vép, Hungary

The path to supreme consciousness requires strict discipline, as taught in Raja Yoga. Patañjali guides aspirants step by step, but the first condition is self-discipline. Without it, no practice leads to realization. The greatest obstacle is laziness, which must be conquered. Six inner enemies—desire, anger, pride, greed, delusion, and ego—hunt the aspirant like lions. One must not be a slave to desire. Therefore, ancient research began by controlling diet. Unnatural food creates anger, jealousy, and greed. A vegetarian diet of fruits, vegetables, nuts, and fresh milk creates a pure, healthy body. Greed must be avoided; take only what you need. These dietary practices support meditation, which is the way to inner peace. Mantra repetition, received from a true master, is essential; it purifies consciousness. Use a mala for counting mantras, and practice with love and devotion. Fasting once a week develops discipline and purifies the body. For meditation, sit in a proper posture, use a mudra, and harmonize with your environment before beginning. "Without discipline, you will not reach your point of realization." "Meditation is the way to inner peace, the way to contentment, the way to happiness." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

Discipline is the path to the supreme, requiring the conquest of inner enemies. Laziness is the primary adversary, a snake holding you in its mouth. Desire places you in a crocodile's jaws. Anger utterly blocks realization; you must cut off your own hand rather than strike in anger. Compassion is the root of dharma, while ego is the root of sin. Anger destroys family happiness. Greed creates lack, as seen in minds conditioned by scarcity despite abundance. Attachment is a blinding maze. We are fragile, exploding like bombs from slight touches. Ego, whether in men or women, disrupts all relationships, destroying intellect and connection. These inner thieves—desire, anger, greed, delusion, intoxication, and ego—steal everything. Meditation is the way to find and expel these hidden enemies, leading to inner peace. It requires proper discipline and diet. "Dayā dharam kā mūl hai." "If someone gives you a slap on one cheek, offer the other cheek." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

Disturbances like anger and greed stem from unnatural nourishment, leading yogis to embrace vegetarianism. Enduring life means consuming plants without killing them, as all life is sacred. We speak of "motherland," feeling Earth as a living mother. Animals take only what they need, but human greed exceeds necessity. Eating fresh fruits and vegetables makes the body feel blessed and fresh. Root vegetables and nuts provide pleasant nutrition, while honey and fresh milk are natural gifts. A diet of vegetables, grains, and dairy supported the health and meditation of ancient sages, free from modern diseases. I encourage you to try this path of natural nourishment. "Mother Earth has enough for everyone's need, but not for their greed." "Eat what is called a curry diet. Eat vegetables, a little honey, a little milk, and grains." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

The awakening of contentment arises from purifying the heart chakra through practical yoga techniques. All phenomena contain three principles: resonance, light, and energy. When the Anāhata Chakra becomes pure, these three unite and material perception dissolves, revealing divine consciousness and unconditional compassion. This shift liberates one from karma. The initial awakening is Param Ānanda, supreme bliss, felt as subtle joy in the body. This bliss awakens inner resonance and the light of wisdom, leading to Śāntoṣa, the wealth of contentment. With contentment, one feels no lack; all external wealth becomes like dust. Happiness is needing nothing. The inner treasure of love and wisdom is already within; you are rich. A meditation technique purifies the body and awakens this state. Practice eleven cycles of Aśvinī Mudrā, then focus on ascending and descending breath, bodily expansion and contraction, inhaling cosmic light, and exhaling toxins. Finally, hold the body motionless and coordinate breath with the heart, using the mantra OM SO HAṂ to realize your divine essence. "When the Śāntoṣa appears in the heart, then automatically your partner will share this Śāntoṣa with you." "You cannot buy happiness, you cannot buy love, you cannot buy wisdom. Everything is within you." Filming location: Prague, Czech Republic

Vajrāsana is a posture of profound spiritual and physiological significance. It activates the Vajranāḍī, a channel connected between the big toe and second toe, calming mental modifications and aiding mastery over desires. This posture collects and concentrates energy toward one's aim, which is why it is used in prayer within Islam, Christianity, and Hinduism, and as a sign of respect in cultures like Japan. Physiologically, it straightens the spinal column automatically, relaxing the diaphragm and improving oxygen intake. It balances the Maṇipūra and Anāhata chakras, aiding digestion, heart function, and circulation. Regular practice can alleviate constipation, leg cramps, headaches, and support the immune system. It is advised to sit in Vajrāsana after meals and before practices like Kathā Praṇām. Those with ankle or knee problems should use modifications. "Vajrāsana makes the heart and mind clear." "Sit in Vajrāsana for a few minutes, and you will become very fresh." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Yoga is a practical way, not a theory. Practice must be understood properly; never hurry. Enlightenment is not easy. The foundational exercises from the first level are profoundly effective for physical, mental, and spiritual development. A strong foundation is essential. Do not dismiss simple exercises; like a small tablet, they are powerful. Practice with discipline and concentration, not quantity. Feel each movement consciously in the muscles and circulation. This conscious practice rebuilds the body with solid health. It generates energy and purification, like squeezing and releasing a sponge for blood flow. There is no competition in yoga; the only challenge is self-discipline to practice. Quality of awareness matters more than the number of postures. Do not sweat during practice; the body should become warm and relaxed, not exhausted. Integrate breath consciously. This approach brings maximum benefit and the true sweetness of yoga. "Practice has to be understood properly, and one should never hurry." "In yoga, there is no competition and no challenges. There is only one challenge, and that challenge is to challenge oneself to be disciplined and practice." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The human condition is a test of endurance while seeking the truth of the self. We learn the world is unreal, yet we live within a physical body with its inherent nature of desires and sensations. To endure all circumstances is Titikṣā. Ātmā Cintan is concentrating on the self, asking who one truly is beyond body and mind. Liberation is the aim, yet suffering persists regardless of one's path in life. Experiences of happiness and unhappiness come and go according to their time. Human nature complicates this by valuing only what is absent. The physical presence of loved ones, including masters, is deeply missed when they depart, yet this departure is the immutable law of nature. All beings, however revered, pass from this world. One may possess everything yet feel the absence of that one cherished presence. Therefore, value the present companionship on the path. "Brahma satyaṁ, jagan mithyā. Brahman is the truth, and the world is unreality." "Āyā so jāyegā—who came will go—rājā, raṅg, fakīr, king, beggar, and sādhu."

Sādhanā requires perfect technique and discipline, following principles like a vehicle requires correct fuel. The human system needs sāttvic nourishment. Understand your practice; even basic exercises constitute anuṣṭhāna when performed with discipline. The Maṇipūra chakra is paramount, as the body's manifestation begins there. It is where prāṇa and apāna unite and the seat of hara-śakti, the life force governing immunity. This energy must be balanced. The seed of sound resides in the Maṇipūra, with levels from parā to vaikharī. Chanting Aum awakens this sound, guiding it through the nāḍīs to the heart and Sahasrāra. This process purifies and unites the energies at the Ājñā Chakra. Authentic sādhanā requires devotion and lineage, not self-made methods. Discipline is essential; its loss spoils the practice like souring milk. True practice leads beyond time and space. "Through the fire of yoga, you can burn all the seeds of your karmas." "Without bhakti, without devotion, you cannot cross this ocean of ignorance." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

A welcome is extended to a revered spiritual teacher known for imparting the teachings of eternal dharma, peace, and selfless service. The discourse reflects on a life of spiritual seeking, acknowledging past struggles with seeing unity and compassion, while affirming a present state of greater compassion without shame or fear. The importance of resolve against error and the societal harm of intoxication are emphasized. The nature of the self is explored, moving from the individual soul to the righteous soul. Journalists are praised as possessing a power to write blessings for the world, their work likened to sacred scripture. "If you want to know the soul of God, you have to live many lives." "The immortal one who dwells within the heart’s chamber, the mind cannot grasp or comprehend Him."

A New Year's blessing for peace and unity. The new year is a time adopted by many as a calendar year. We offer prayers for all, especially for victims of violence and terror. Such sorrow must not be repeated. All are children of one God and citizens of one planet. No boundary or belief should divide humanity. We must learn to live together in harmony and happiness. May the new year bring positive thinking and spiritual development to all. "We are all children of one God; it does not matter which belief you hold." "No boundary should divide us. No belief should divide us." Filming location: India