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The living guru is found within, through the inner path of authentic meditation. Many learn external techniques, gazing at oceans or horizons, but real meditation is an inward journey. The inner self contains all instruments, like a pilot guides a great aircraft. Both yogic science and modern medicine have value; one should remain neutral, using each appropriately. True spiritual knowledge, like that in the Bhagavad Gītā, is universal and unchanging. Techniques such as Kriya require serious, long-term practice and personal purity. A guru manifests as a living presence in the world, like successive sunrises and their rays. Life progresses through stages of learning, working, and ultimately becoming a guide for all, seeing everyone as family. "Meditation is within. But how? And that is, who is really the best?" "Therefore, never try to give this teaching. But for long years you were practicing, then that teacher can also teach you." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The true Self is the witness of all states of consciousness, not the experiencer within them. The three common states are waking, dreaming, and deep sleep, experienced by the individual soul. There is a fourth, Turīya, which is not a state but the unchanging witness consciousness behind the other three. The individual soul, through ignorance, identifies with the body and mind and their changing states. The goal is to realize one's true identity as this silent witness, not the limited experiencer. This is achieved by hearing the truth, reflecting on it, and meditating upon it. Withdraw identification from the body, mind, and the three states. Abide as the witness to know yourself as the immortal Turīya, beyond all change. "The Self, indeed, is to be seen, to be heard, to be reflected upon, and to be meditated upon." "Two birds, beautiful of wing, close friends, cling to the same tree. One eats the sweet fruit; the other, not eating, looks on." Filming location: Khatu, Rajasthan, India

Human life is a struggle to find the path back to our origin, like a river flowing to the ocean or rain seeking the sea. The soul travels through ages, and a human birth is a chance to return. We are all moving toward the light, bound by belief and destiny, which exists whether we accept it or not. Attachment leads the soul astray, causing it to descend into lower lives. The Guru principle is supreme; it can alter what seems destined and guides the soul back. Following the Guru's instruction is essential for liberation from the cycle of birth and death. Our spiritual lineage originates from the Himalayan master Alakpurījī, connecting through a succession of masters to the present. We are fortunate to have this guidance toward merging with the eternal light. "Anhoni guru kar sake, honi deta mitai, par Brahma Gurudev hai, sab kuch deta banai." "Guru Brahma, Guru Viṣṇu, Gurudev Maheśvara, Guru Sākṣāt, Parabrahma, Tasmai Śrī, Guru Vedam." Filming location: London, UK

The Guru is the ultimate guide and embodiment of the divine principle, surpassing all forms. The scriptures equate the Guru with the trinity of Brahmā, Viṣṇu, and Maheśvara. When having darśan of a deity, one must not break concentration for any saint except one's own Guru, who is considered higher. The highest reality is where all three divine aspects unite as one, which is our Satguru. Even incarnated gods needed a Guru to teach. Satsaṅg refreshes existing knowledge; the ultimate peace we seek is already within but obscured. Realization comes from shifting focus from 'I' to 'thy' and going within. The Guru provides guidance and grace, but the disciple must perform the work. Spiritual progress requires time and personal effort, like metal being heated and hammered into shape. We are the witness, not the doer. The body is temporary; love opens the door to the divine. Inner enemies must be conquered first. Practice reduces negative tendencies. Be content with what you have, yet seek more spiritual devotion. The Guru gives light unconditionally, without background checks. The disciple must preserve and forward this light. Periods of difficulty are necessary phases for growth. Surrender to the Guru's will and have faith. Worldly knowledge differs from spiritual knowledge, which brings growth. Achieve peace by reducing thoughts and expectations. Nothing we possess is truly ours; only spiritual practice accompanies us. Live in the present with gratitude, focused on the path toward self-realization. "Guru is Brahmā, Guru is Viṣṇu, Guru is Maheśa." "The only thing which goes with is the mantra, japa, and the bhakti which we did." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India