Surrender and be free
Yoga is the disciplined, regular practice of spiritual techniques in daily life. The goal is to awaken cosmic energy and attain higher consciousness. Ancient yogis achieved this through sustained practice, attaining states where the astral body could travel consciously. In ordinary dreaming, the causal body acts but creates no binding karma. Conscious astral travel is different, allowing for real experience. The soul, however, remains bound by attachment and desires. Upon leaving the body, one fully experiences the consequences of attachments and broken vows, witnessing what one does not wish to see but can no longer influence. This is the suffering from moha, or ignorance. Therefore, purification of the mind's fluctuations through discipline is essential. Only with a purified consciousness can the chakras receive cosmic energy. Complete surrender to the divine is ultimate freedom from all bondage.
"You may miss your meal, but do not miss your sādhanā."
"When one completely surrenders, then you are free in the whole universe."
Filming location: Rajasthan, India
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Bhajan evening in Jadan Ashram
The essence is the unstruck sound, the Anāhada, realized through devotion beyond form and thought. This is not an experience of the body or mind. It is beyond all attributes, beyond the forms of Rama or any shadow. It is the formless void that holds the supreme form. Neither meditation nor chanting can reach it. It is understood only through the grace of the true Guru. One must surrender at the divine feet, seeking mercy and blessings for liberation. The devotional offering is the path.
"Neither meditation nor chanting can reach it."
"Please bless me with your blessings, I request you, O Guru."
Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India
Bhajan singing from Jadan Ashram
The refuge lies at the divine feet. By taking refuge there, one experiences supreme truth and bliss, becoming free from the cycle of birth and death. The mind finds its steady path. The Vedas and Puranas sing of this refuge. True devotion and knowledge lead to liberation. The divine name itself brings supreme happiness. The true Guru is incomparable.
"Charaṇamme Arasattati Ratahe, Vohela Purāṇamme Gāte."
"Mannava Dhire Dhire Chalga, Gaṅgā Charanare Bai."
Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India
Bhajan evening in the Jadan Ashram
The senses are powerful and create the entire world of entanglement. The ten senses within the body are difficult for any yogi to fully master. The world is ensnared by their play, particularly by the lower senses like taste and procreation. All beings, from Brahma to animals, are bound by these senses. Their force is the great delusion that must be conquered.
"The senses are a powerful force of delusion; what has this entangled world become?"
"All beings of the world are under the control of these senses. What has this world become, so entangled?"
Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India
Bhajan singing in the Jadan Ashram
The promise to the divine must be fulfilled. A vow made to the Guru and the Lord is an absolute commitment that defines the spiritual path. This promise is the essence of devotion and the means to liberation. The devotee's role is to uphold this word above all else, regardless of the coming and going of other followers. The ultimate aim is to realize one's divine nature, supported by grace. Fulfilling this sacred promise is the core duty.
"He has to keep his promise to the Lord."
"When I die into my eyes, they will mutely say, 'I will be God.'"
Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India
