In the home of the soul
Space builds beings, and beings build space.
A true ashram is a space for retreat and contemplation, enabling renewal of physical, mental, and social health. It fosters balance and leads toward self-realization. Yoga is the paramount method for this, requiring only the body, breath, and consciousness. It is the science of conscious movement and stillness, a road to original wholeness. A Guru is one who has cognized oneness, from which all arises and returns. Such beings live for others. The relationship between guru and disciple is supreme, pure, and meaningful. The guru's essence is what he is—Sat Chit Ānanda—and he serves to cure the disease of ignorance, which divides us from ourselves, others, and the divine. Sādhanā, the practice of yoga, is the source of strength to help others and ourselves. Liberation comes through knowledge and the Guru's grace.
"Yoga is the science and art of conscious movement. It is the science and art of conscious stillness."
"The essence of a guru is not what he says, not even what he does. The essence of a guru is what he is."
Filming locations: Jadan Ashram, Rajasthan, India.
DVD 171
Up next
Causes of our tensions
Every evening should be dedicated to beauty and goodness, free from sorrow and negativity.
Our topic is anti-stress through Yoga in Daily Life, a holistic system for wisdom, joy, and bliss. In this age, negative energies like hatred arise from dualism based on culture or religion, creating fear and conflict within families and society. These negative thoughts can manifest as disease. Stress comes from craving and overwork without boundaries. Material gains are left behind; only our good or negative thoughts and deeds accompany the soul, leading it upward or into darkness. These are our mental impressions, purified through mantra, prayer, and divine grace. Be fully human; let the first morning thought be "I am a human being," dissolving stress and awakening love. Live with constant vigilance in all actions and associations. Let positive thoughts flow like pure water, cleansing illness and allowing bliss. Be like a tree, giving freely without anger. Be free like a bird, moving in joy. Unite with the divine in peace.
"Yoga in Daily Life is a system of wholeness. It touches our heart. It gives us a wisdom filled with joy, harmony, and bliss."
"Only good thoughts, good deeds or negatives... lead our consciousness to the higher levels... or goes towards the darkness."
Filming locations: Salzburg, Salzburg, Austria.
In the cave of Sri Alakhpuriji
The disciple's bliss arises solely from the Guru's grace. A story illustrates this truth. Initially, entry into a sacred cave was restricted. Permission was granted for meditation inside. The initial feeling of specialness was present. The intense cold within the cave eventually overcame that feeling. The experience culminated in a fervent prayer for departure. The eventual exit felt like a deliverance. Following this, certain devotional songs arrived as a cool blessing. One such song is based on an essential phrase. That phrase was instructed to be displayed and read daily. An experiment was conducted to set this phrase to melody. The resulting composition allows the meaning to be heard and felt.
"Guru Kṛpāhi Kevalaṁ Śiṣyake Ānandamaṅgalam."
"Print out this sentence with big letters and stick it on the place where you go the most, and read it every day."
Filming location: Vép, Hungary
Bhajan singing from Villach
The text is a devotional chant invoking a divine lineage. It consists of a series of repetitive salutations and praises. The structure is liturgical, not narrative. The variations in spelling reflect common transliteration differences. The core purpose is veneration through repetition. The chant honors a succession of spiritual figures. It serves as an invocation and blessing. The focus is on devotion, not logical exposition.
"Viśvagurujī Paramahaṁsa Gurudevam, Kī Jai."
"Śrī Dīp Nārāyaṇa Bhagavān, Kī Jai."
Invocation of the Divine Lineage
The divine lineage is invoked to connect with the supreme spiritual power. This lineage represents an unbroken chain of grace and wisdom, a living current of consciousness from the Absolute. By chanting these sacred names, one aligns with this transcendental energy. The invocation is not mere recitation but a devotional act of remembrance. It opens the heart to receive blessings and dissolves the illusion of separation. Each name signifies a perfected being who embodies the ultimate truth. This practice establishes a direct link to the source of all enlightenment.
"Om bole Śrī Dīp Nārāyaṇa Bhagavāna, Kī Jaya."
"Viśvagurujī Paramahaṁsa Maheśvarānanda Gurudevam, Kī Jai."
