The name is very important
Yoga is one universal path originating from the divine. Many great masters have taught it under different names and forms, yet all lead to the same goal. The essence is not merely physical exercise or intellectual knowledge but a journey toward the cosmic Self. All traditions and teachers who bring peace and harmony are valid. Human differences in appearance, thought, or tradition are natural, but the underlying unity is fundamental. The practice requires internal purification of the mind, not just discussion. Techniques like neti and dhoti are practical means for this cleansing. Dedication and surrender make everything possible on this path.
"Everyone's yoga is good."
"Dirty water has to be purified. This means we should remain in yoga and purify our mind."
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
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Candle meditation - Tratak
Trāṭak is a Haṭha Yoga practice of one-pointed concentration, best performed on a candle flame. It aids sleep, reduces stress, and improves concentration for those above ten years. Practice in a meditation posture, using a Guru Mantra if available. Close the eyes, relax the body and breath, and withdraw from external awareness. Open the eyes to gaze steadily at the flame's brightest middle point without blinking. After gazing, close the eyes and concentrate on the inner light perceived at the center of the brows, repeating the mantra. The flame's three sections—dark bottom, bright middle, and gray top—symbolize the guṇas: Rajas, Sattva, and Tamas. The practice concludes by internalizing the flame, chanting "Tamaso Mā Jyotir Gamaya," and extinguishing the candle.
"Gaze on the middle point of the flame, or the tip of the middle flame, and you will not close your eyes without my instructions."
"Become one with the flame, a beautiful tiny flame, and say mentally, 'Tamaso Mā Jyotir Gamaya.'"
We should believe in God
The human journey is a rare opportunity to realize oneness. Among countless life forms, the human birth is the most developed. This development offers the singular chance to merge with the supreme reality. Many habits, like excessive eating or using tobacco, create disease and suffering, obscuring this purpose. Health is foundational; without it, nothing is possible. Difficulties are not punishments but divine means to foster remembrance and surrender. Through trials, the soul is refined and drawn closer to liberation. All names and forms point to one essence, like different words for the same sweetness.
"When you are very happy... you forget God. When we have problems, then we remember."
"Give troubles to all devotees of God... When trouble comes that we remember."
Filming location: Alexandria, USA
The Eternal Dharma and the Legacy of Alak Purī
The eternal Dharma returns to a place of former prayer, adapting to changing times while its essence remains. Human consciousness shifts, but we must reconnect to our ancient spiritual roots from the Satya Yuga. This truth is not a human religion but the universal harmony of all creation. A parable illustrates the need for wisdom over literal interpretation: a merchant's son squanders his inheritance by following his father's testament literally, until a wise pandit reveals the deeper meaning—true wealth is found in discipline, shadow as metaphor for prudent hours, and hidden gold representing inner realization. Our lineage connects to this ancient wisdom through masters like Alak Purī, whose indescribable power is linked to sacred Himalayan sites and rivers. These are not mere stories but living reality, accessible to the sincere seeker.
"Sanātana Dharma is not one person's religion. Sanātana is not only from the humans. It is everything: the trees, the animals, the entire balance of our earth—harmony, understanding, and creation."
"The father was telling you right... 'Eat good food'... the best food is that when you are very hungry, then whatever you eat is tasteful."
Filming location: Koper, Slovenia
Advice for the education of children
The foundation of a child's education is the love, presence, and guidance of the parents. A mother is the first and best teacher, providing foundational instruction. When both parents work, leaving the child in another's care all day, the deep, continuous connection is missing. This can lead to a child feeling unloved and becoming depressed, questioning their place. The solution lies with the mother and father. If a child is distant, a parent must dedicate time daily for teaching and bonding. A compassionate tutor, especially a female teacher for a young boy, can provide parental-like love and emotional support to alleviate depression. Parents work for money, but children instinctively seek their mother. We must keep children close. Without proper guidance, children may be led astray by influences like pocket money, which can lead to harmful experimentation. You cannot force a growing child without causing breakage. A spiritual teacher or yoga guide can help redirect one onto the right path. We are all learning until our last breath. Fill the mind with good thoughts and knowledge before sleep.
"Who is my mother? I have a mother at kindergarten and a mother at home."
"If you give pocket money, I fear it may lead them astray."
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
