A Meditation Instruction
A meditation instruction on posture and focus. Place your right hand over the heart and left hand over the navel, resting lightly. Keep both legs straight. Inhale and exhale normally. The eyes are open, but awareness is directed inward toward the heart. Do not let concentration waver. We perform a small, nameless devotional song that is meditation-like. The practice is simply to be present with this focus.
"Eyes are open, our awareness is on our chest."
"Do not let your concentration waver, everyone."
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Vairagya and Trapt Atma
Satsang with Vishwaguruji from Vienna, Austria. Vairagya - Gyan - Vigyan - Trapt Atma
Tree planting in Auckland
A community gathers to plant a tree for peace following a national tragedy. This beach was a replacement for one lost to development decades prior. The planting is a symbol of peace and unity, directly responding to a recent shooting in Christchurch. Representatives from many nations express honor at participating. They emphasize that the tree represents a global wish for peace, harmony, and the fulfillment of prayers. The act is a practical step toward protecting humanity and the environment. The tree is blessed as a living being essential for life and a focal point for meditation. It is dedicated to the victims of the violence, with prayers that such events never recur. The ceremony concludes with collective prayers and blessings for peace.
"This tree is for the peace of the whole world."
"We are humans and we are all one."
Filming location: Auckland, New Zealand
Rainwater Harvesting
Water is life, especially in the desert, where monsoon rains are short and rare. To address a severe drought, a rainwater harvesting initiative was launched. The first step was building a large lake to capture monsoon rains, as groundwater had become too saline. This project uses traditional techniques and watershed management to create a sustainable model. A network of dams and canals directs rain toward the lake. When the rains finally come, the land soaks up the water, and the excess fills the reservoir, temporarily turning the desert green. This lake now serves all life. The initiative will be extended to other locations, providing water, employment, and health benefits. The ashram also provides a fire truck for emergency water supply, believing helping hands are most valuable. Support is needed to complete these humanitarian projects.
"Only those who live in a desert genuinely know that water is life."
"Helping hands have more value than folded hands."
Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India
DVD 260
Around the world - Yoga Class of Level 3, Zagreb, CRO
A journey of withdrawal and placement requires returning weapons to their correct positions and gathering one's essence into its proper place. Put down the arms and behold what is before you. The practice involves pulling the head back and withdrawing from confusion. Research places everything, and withdrawal returns each thing to its place. The essence is found in our place. Confuse the weapons with the weapons and create a different energy. Prepare the next question and gather possibility into the place. Focus on the placement and arrive at stability. Mix the weapons and feel the service within them. The meditation speaks of needs and focuses on drawing together.
"We place the next spot in the next place."
"Withdrawal, the place to its place, the place to its place."
