Build your intellect supportive
A clear aim is essential to prevent the intellect from becoming a destructive distraction. Without a definite purpose, the mind wavers among endless possibilities, changing direction with every new suggestion. This lack of clarity makes one susceptible to external influences and gossip, which act like poison, spoiling spiritual practice as lemon curdles milk. Negative talk and jealousy introduce destructive thoughts that can damage years of spiritual effort. One must therefore cultivate an intensive, unwavering aim and avoid all sources of negative influence. Protect your consciousness from harmful information that creates doubt and disturbs your peace. Spiritual progress requires guarding the mind and maintaining humility, allowing the intellect to become a supportive tool rather than an obstacle.
"Your aim must be very clear, intensive, and good. Nothing should be able to change you."
"One stupid thought, one stupid person, can destroy all your spiritual sādhanā."
Filming location: Vép, Hungary
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God Is One
The gathering honors a revered spiritual teacher and celebrates the universal principles of Sanātana Dharma. This philosophy teaches that God is one, like the earth and ocean are one, though humans divide them with names. True religion has no single founder or beginning in time; it is the eternal truth manifest within the heart. The culture of India is unique, sustained by its saints and sages who reveal this universal path. The teacher has opened the door of sannyāsa and yoga to all people worldwide, beyond any sectarian boundaries. This stage is a divine home for self-realization, representing the unity of the world family. The right to spiritual upliftment belongs to every human being.
"God is one. To understand it, we will have to discuss with a little example. Earth is one."
"The heart is the real religion, the religion which has no beginning point."
Filming location: Allahabad, India
The Key of Discipline and the Goal of God
The spiritual path requires discipline to realize the divine goal already known within. My work here is a spiritual practice, like the sun rising regardless of acknowledgment. Self-discipline is the key to opening any door; it is for you. We know the goal, like knowing Zürich, but are not there yet. The meaning of life is God. You are wanderers, but have now found the path through this lineage. Be a disciple. Students are flowers; followers feel the Master's guidance; transcend to follow divine light. Practice mantra daily; nothing is more important than God. Live in God even with doubts. Without treasuring these words, life is like a fish out of water—it suffers and cannot live in that state. A divine soul cannot live without God. Yogis persevere through all practice; the heart must be oriented rightly. Discipline in all actions is key. We have many responsibilities, but the main focus must be God. Superficial pursuits are not deeper truth.
"Self-discipline is the key to success. If you wish to succeed, in any direction, you must open a door."
"Without treasuring them, without these words, life is like a fish without water."
Filming location: Zurich, Switzerland
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 evening from Jadan Ashram
The compassionate Lord Śiva resides within the heart and bestows liberation. He is the primal Lord whose radiance fills all universes. Taking shelter in him ends pain and brings divine happiness. He cuts the noose of bondage with his own hand and liberates the soul. Worship and meditation upon this blessing cure diseases and remove all obstacles. Success is bestowed in the heart, and one obtains everything without asking. Focus the mind on the Guru in the heart to dispel all sorrow. Through the Guru's grace, all ignorance is destroyed, revealing the true self. One who serves the True Guru never falls into hell, and all fears vanish. Merge the mind in the True Guru.
"He Himself respectfully calls out to His devotees."
"One who meditates on this blessing, their obstacles and troubles will not remain."
Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India
