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The path of spiritual practice leads to liberation, and the company of truth bestows supreme joy. Engage in spiritual practice with love for the divine. This practice is the means to liberation. The first type of practice involves discrimination and truth. The second is motivated by desire for heavenly rewards. The third is the practice of renouncing wealth, which leads to bliss. Even a small, ego-driven practice is merely a shadow of true liberation. The assembly of truth, satsaṅga, is glorious. In it, word-essences resound, and heart meets heart. This communion transforms base metal into gold and grants the highest bliss. The light of the guru dispels inner darkness, igniting the latent spiritual force. Through grace, all bondage is severed. "Engage in spiritual practice with love for the divine, for through that comes liberation." "In the company of truth, one attains the highest bliss." Filming location: Slovenia

Seva, or selfless service, is the highest spiritual practice. Karma Yoga, the yoga of action, is the most accessible path. It involves using one's abilities for the benefit of others, leading toward liberation. God incarnates to perform seva, and saints hold a unique power to alter destiny through compassion. True service requires dedication and freedom from jealousy, which harms both the giver and receiver. The foundation of all seva begins with honoring one's parents, the primary pilgrimage. Cultivating pure relationships through selfless action is the essence of yoga in daily life. "Gurujī used to say that if you put Mokṣa on one side of a scale and Seva on the other, the side of Seva would be heavier." "Whoever can perform Seva achieves everything." Filming location: Vienna, Austria DVD 235

Vajrāsana is a foundational posture with profound effects. It enhances memory, calms the nervous system, and improves concentration. Physically, it relieves stiffness in the neck and back, normalizes digestion, and supports pancreatic and lung function. It aids kidney health and can alleviate hemorrhoids. The posture stretches the lower legs, combating fatigue and aiding athletes in recovery. It harmonizes the heartbeat and awakens the heart center, fostering devotion and clarity, which is why it is often adopted in prayer. It is recommended for five to ten minutes after meals and as a preparation for meditation. However, it is unsuitable for those with ankle, heel, thigh, or hip issues, though props can help. Yoga's benefits are gradual and natural, requiring discipline and consistent practice, not competition. Mastery comes from perfecting one thing, not attempting everything. The postures are part of an ancient heritage, and their systematic application is the teacher's work. "It removes tiredness and gives you refreshment because the front muscles of your lower legs are stretched." "If you practice one thing, if you master one thing, you master everything." Filming location: Vép, Hungary DVD 266

The cycle of consumption creates inevitable consequences. People engage in certain actions, like eating meat, and these actions propagate through a cycle. They manifest elsewhere, moving from place to place, until they culminate in a significant problem. While one may feel powerless to stop this overall cycle, those with understanding can take action from their own position. The effective action is personal discretion in consumption. This means choosing a very good diet, specifically one that avoids harming animals. The prescribed method is to eat only fruits and similar pure foods. This individual discipline is the available recourse against the pervasive cycle. "You can do anything, but it will be like this." "Only eat more now, very much, only fruits, very good."