Heaven and Hell
Time is a human construct, yet it governs all life. Humans count seconds and years, but time does not count for us; it moves in cycles with the sun. No being is immortal, not even deities who have their appointed times in each age. A creator may become an ant, and an ant may become a creator, as time brings all transformations. We grow and we go; this cannot be stopped.
A sage in the mountains received the Vedas and wished to study them for eternity. When death's messenger came for him, the sage repeatedly requested more time to learn. The messenger finally showed him that the knowledge he had acquired was merely a handful of sand compared to the vast mountain of wisdom. The sage then understood and departed willingly.
Our allotted time should be used for spiritual practice and good deeds. Pride and anger destroy spiritual attainment, as shown by a yogi who lost his power through cursing a bird and displaying arrogance to a humble woman. The knowledge and abilities we possess must be utilized, or they are lost. The breath is the rope of life; its length is unknown.
"Ṛṣi, till now, what have you learned? Only that much which is dust in your hands."
"You have yoga. Use it or lose it."
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
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The mind
The mind is never at peace. We seek peace but experience only moments of it. The mind jumps like a monkey, always thinking, never still. When body and mind align in the present, inner peace arises. We cannot change what is meant to happen. Worrying distracts from spiritual growth. We are neither the king nor the beggar in the dream. We are only the observer. Nothing is permanent. We are born with nothing and leave with nothing. Attachment causes suffering. Vairāgya is having everything without attachment. Success and failure both pass. Desires create problems. We create our own problems and must solve them ourselves. Actions should be done with pure consciousness. Enemies like desire, anger, greed, ego, and jealousy awaken easily. Expectations lead to sadness. Everything in life is incomplete by design. If we had everything, ego would dominate. Wealth, family, and body stay behind at death. Only the soul continues. A Sadguru shows the path, like a light revealing a rope is not a snake. Human birth is rare and precious. Do not waste it. The past cannot be changed. The future is unknown. Be present. We are the lion, not the sheep. The mirror is dusty. The Guru cleans it. All happiness resides within. Discover it through going within. Doubt yourself less. Practice conscious silence. Words have power. Forgive truly to heal yourself. Let every action be meditation with pure intention. The soul is the only stable thing. When it unites with the Supreme Self, there is ultimate bliss. Grace on oneself is higher than Guru's grace. The final choice is always our own.
"Higher than Guru Kṛpā is kutkī kṛpā, which means grace on ourselves."
"Once we go within, we will get the answers to everything."
Filming location: Bratislava, Slovakia
Around the world - Yoga from Presov
A guided yoga practice for advanced students cultivates relaxation and inner awareness.
Begin in a seated posture with calming breath and mantras. Systematically relax each part of the body through focused awareness and breath, releasing from the feet to the head. This deep relaxation prepares the body for asana. Practice gentle stretches and poses like the cradle pose and a twisting backbend to release the spine and sides. Advance to seated postures including a bow shape and Cow's Face pose, emphasizing breath, alignment, and holding the positions. Conclude with breath observation and a breathing exercise focusing on the nostrils to clear energetic channels. Integrate the effects of the practice in final relaxation.
"With each inhalation, prāṇa, the vital cosmic energy, is drawn into my body."
"Prāṇāyāma is a breathing exercise. Throughout the entire breath, remain focused on the nostrils."
Filming locations: Prešov, Prešov Region, Slovakia.
Success in Yoga
Yoga and Āyurveda are universal sciences for harmony and the knowledge of life. Yoga is union, encompassing mental, spiritual, and ethical principles beyond physical exercise. Āyurveda is the science of life, focusing on quality of nourishment to prolong life. Impurities, or Vikāras, in body and mind—like negative thoughts and words—hinder progress. Ancient ṛṣis in the Himalayas exemplify purification and longevity. The nectar of immortality, brought as Āyurveda by Dhanvantari, exists in sacred places. Modern use often abuses these sciences, seeking quantity over the fine quality required. True practice demands following instructions precisely, not for taste or business. Yoga and Āyurveda together are wings for the soul, requiring daily integration, not occasional imitation. Liberation comes from self-effort, awakening inner awareness, and purifying oneself from all Vikāras.
"Death will not come in front of one who is a practitioner of yoga and Āyurveda."
"Āyurveda is not for your good taste or to eat like candy. It is a very fine quality."
Filming locations: Ljubljana, Kranj, Slovenia
Awakening of muladhar
Chakras are energy centers where consciousness resides, defining character and problems. Your destiny (prārabdha) is created by past karma before your body forms. You control your present karma through action, speech, thought, and influence, but once acted upon, deeds become destiny governing future life and all current problems. The Mūlādhāra Chakra is the root foundation of consciousness based on that karma. It is the earth element, colored red for energy and Mother Consciousness. Its awakening brings safety, wisdom, and pleasurable energy, not physical sensations. The chakra's symbols include a four-petaled lotus representing the four ways life enters the world, an elephant symbolizing wisdom and prosperity, an inverted triangle for energy flow, and a coiled snake representing past, present, and future karmas—the dormant Kuṇḍalinī Śakti. Śiva (consciousness) and Śakti (nature) seek union here. Exercises like Bhujaṅgāsana and Śalabhāsana activate this chakra, strengthening the back and influencing the root center for physical and mental balance.
"As long as you are not doing anything, it is still under your control."
"The awakening of the Kuṇḍalinī means wisdom. You become very wise, you become self-confident."
Filming location: Croatia
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