With the blessing of Gurudev everything is possible
The spiritual path is built upon a strong foundation of integrated practice. Three daughters embody distinct yogic approaches within one household. Gyānībāī uses wisdom to transform her family, measuring spiritual age from initiation. Sevābāī's selfless service, despite rejection, ultimately leads to abundance and the redemption of her persecutors. Bhaktībāī's devotion, expressed through a single night of worship, protects the entire community from latent harm. These are not separate paths but facets of a complete life. True spirituality is not miraculous displays but grounded simplicity, kindness, and becoming a better human being. It is building a stable pyramid with all sides, not chasing one extraordinary experience. The foundation matters most.
"Ten years back, I got Guru Dīkṣā, I met my master. And I got my mantra 10 years back, so I am 10 years old."
"If you manage one, you will get everything. But if you want to manage everything, you will lose everything."
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
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The real Guru is in oneness
Devotion is a singular reality, expressed through many names and forms. The genuine saint or deity does not demand exclusive worship, for the divine essence is one. All human distinctions of country, color, or language are ultimately irrelevant. We gather to sing and remember this unity, honoring the lineage of teachers who point toward it. Each moment of life is profoundly precious, like a bullet fired that cannot be recalled. Our vital energy, or prāṇa, is the very force of life and feeling within the body. To concentrate on this prāṇa is to connect with the divine source. The spiritual journey requires great purity, akin to walking a sharp edge. Our inner negativity can cause regression, while cultivating oneness leads toward merging with the infinite, like a drop returning to the ocean. All external religious forms are like different names for the same water; the essence is one.
"Because the real one is in oneness. If any God were to say, 'Do not worship this other God,' then neither is that God right, nor are you good for following such a command."
"Your heart should be my heart. Your mind should be my mind. Feelings must be my feelings, everything."
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
The main points of yoga practicing
Today is a day of honoring the sacred bond between brothers and sisters, observed on this full moon. Many festivals exist to unite people in joy and tradition. A story tells of a wise woman who, by tying a protective thread on a king's wrist, established him as her brother, thus creating this celebration. This thread signifies a pure familial bond, transforming relationships into that of siblings, beyond marital consideration. Such traditions maintain peace and respect within communities. Our well-being is also deeply connected to living in harmony with natural cycles. Consuming foods in their proper season, as provided by nature, is essential for health, unlike modern habits which lead to illness. Physical movement through yoga āsanas is the foundation of health, preparing the body for the vital practice of prāṇāyāma. This breath work balances the subtle energy channels, known as nāḍīs, and is central to the holistic path of Yoga in Daily Life. The practice must be gentle and gradual, following a structured system to avoid harm and cultivate lasting well-being.
"At that time, women and girls were worshipped more. Now it is not so here, but this festival, this day, remains."
"One should not overdo. Therefore, the practice should be peaceful. In our 'Yoga in Daily Life' book, everything is written from beginning to end."
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
Morning practice from Strilky with relaxation
Correct form and awareness are essential for yoga practice.
Feel the contact between your body and the floor, aware of your breathing. Practice postures like Pavanamuktāsana to release tension, ensuring the low back presses the floor. Sit in Vajrāsana to relax and balance the energy channels. Execute movements from the hip joints with a straight spinal column, being gentle to avoid injury. The action of a posture is distinct from relaxation within it. Correct practice strengthens the diaphragm and enables deeper breathing. Incorrect practice yields no benefit and risks harm. Focus on the precise form, not merely performing the shape.
"Because if we practice and practice incorrectly, we will not have good results."
"Try to do these movements when you will not injure your neighbor."
I will be Thine
True devotion transcends all distance. Where there is pure love for the Divine, separation cannot exist. This love connects soul to soul, uniting the devotee with God. Physical proximity is irrelevant when bhakti is present; without it, even a neighbor feels distant. Spiritual practice maintains this permanent bond beyond the temporary body. Jealousy and fear arise from attachment and ignorance, creating separation. Most seek material gains, but human life is for realizing the soul. The seeker is already close to the ocean of consciousness, like a drop of water on a hand held above the sea. Do not wander far in search; the Divine is within. Practice with unwavering awareness and without doubt.
"Where there is bhakti, where there is devotion, or where there is love, there is no distance."
"Where are you searching me, my dear? I am with you."
Filming location: Vienna, Austria
