The Story of Sri Pukraji Maharaj
True devotion arises from the heart, not from scholarship or possessions. A disciple's sincere prayer, born from inner experience, holds great power. The Guru's grace provides everything needed for the devotee's life and spiritual progress, often in unexpected ways. Formal education is not a prerequisite for divine connection or composing sacred poetry. What matters is humility, goodness, and the authenticity of one's heart. Even at life's end, the repeated name of the divine eases the soul's passage, transcending all worldly identities and religious distinctions.
"Gurujī gave everything, but Gurujī did not give you from the pocket."
"Without Gurudev, we can run away, we can do many things."
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Practicing for the animals
The soul's journey is determined by karma, the law of action and reaction, as it moves through the five sheaths of being. The physical body dissolves at death, but the soul continues, viewing its accumulated actions. This karma, like a boomerang, returns to its source. The soul is identical in all beings, from an elephant to a bacterium. Our current actions, performed with discernment, shape our future course. Liberation from the cycle is possible through spiritual practice, which can purify karmic inheritances. One's good consciousness can free generations.
"Where there is action, there will be a reaction. And where there is a reaction, there will be another action."
"The soul is the same. Whether it is in an elephant, a big shark, or a small bacterium, the soul is the same."
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
Aim of the life
The aim of life is to achieve self-knowledge, yet humans suffer from their own ignorance. Intellect can create immense problems from mistaken perceptions. A guest was told a house contained a ghost; fear paralyzed him in the night. Many attempted exorcisms failed. A wise person entered with a light, revealing only hanging laundry. The ghost was born from a whispered suggestion and vanished with knowledge. Another story tells of a boy captured by a demon. The boy learned from the demon that God decreed no one could harm him for 105 years. Using this knowledge as a weapon, the boy threatened the demon with fire and escaped. We are that innocent boy, trapped by carelessness. The dangers we face are like that demon. When willpower arises, fear dissolves and we are free. The soul is immortal; only the body dies. We carry our karma like a backpack; it shapes our destiny. Destiny is written, yet performing good karma now can change the future. We cannot escape our karma; we must face it. Therefore, wake up and change your destiny through good actions and following the Guru's word. Liberate your ancestors and connected souls. Disciples must remain united in strength, like five fingers forming a fist. Words hold great power; use them wisely.
"From where did the ghost come? The ghost came from blackmailing."
"You cannot kill me; God said so."
Filming location: Mexico
The Law of Karma and the Sanctity of All Life
The law of karma demands reverence for all life. Killing an animal creates severe karmic debt, as it inflicts suffering on an innocent being and interrupts the life given by God. For every creature you consume, you must be reborn as that creature and suffer the same death. This cycle is a long and certain justice. Spiritual practice is nullified by eating meat. The only path to purify such karma is through satsaṅg and the guidance of a true master. A master is one who loves all entities as oneself and would give his own life rather than take another's. Practice diligently and never miss satsaṅg, for it is the means to cleanse past actions and awaken consciousness. The Svādhiṣṭhāna Chakra, associated with water and the color of dawn, represents flowing energy and the hope for awakening. Its six petals symbolize the obstacles of anger, hate, greed, jealousy, cruelty, and laziness which must be purified.
"How many fish you ate, that many times you have to be born as a fish and caught by a hook."
"If you miss the satsaṅg, you have missed a big chance."
Filming location: Vancouver, Canada
Morning Yoga practice, Umag, Croatia (7/9)
A guided practice of meditation, yoga, and pranayama. Chant Om to begin. Withdraw awareness inside, focusing on the body's stillness, each breath, and the mantra. Be present. Feel the heart center and repeat the mantra there, feeling the presence and love of the guide. Let thoughts come and go. Divine light radiates from the heart throughout the inner space and beyond. Chant Om to conclude the meditation.
Practice yoga asanas starting from a relaxed position. Perform Marjari asana and its variations for spinal health. Execute breathing exercises with specific ratios. Practice Bhuñamānāsana to benefit the spine and discs. Observe the flow of prana from the manipura chakra throughout the entire body. Conclude with Nāḍī Śodhana pranayama, focusing on deep, soundless, and relaxed breath with awareness of each inhalation and exhalation. The exhalation should be longer. Observe the breath without influencing it, feeling peace and harmony. Chant Om three times to end.
"Be present here and now. Do not go away with your thoughts."
"Feel each inhalation and exhalation. Awareness of every inhale and exhale."
Filming location: Umag, Croatia
