Science of chakras
Yoga is the union of individual consciousness with cosmic consciousness, achieved through harmony and balance. The cosmic energy governs the universe, and this principle of union was discovered by ancient yogis. The individual soul is a spark of the divine light, present in all life. We originate from the cosmic sound and are composed of the five elements. Our journey involves many births, guided by karma, as the soul moves through forms and relations. The human body contains dormant energy centers called chakras, connected by 72,000 channels. Three primary channels—Ida, Pingala, and Sushumna—regulate energy, mind, and activity, converging at key points to form the chakras. These centers correspond to the elements and levels of consciousness, from the earthly Muladhara to the divine Sahasrara. Activating these centers through practice leads toward liberation.
"Yoga means union—the union of the individual consciousness with the cosmic consciousness."
"What is existing in the universe is existing in your body."
Filming location: Croatia
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A Journey of Remembrance and Reverence
I recently traveled to pay respects at the samādhi of a revered female ascetic. She was the first female Mahāmaṇḍaleśvara in our tradition, renowned for memorizing sacred texts from a very young age and receiving a title for it. She had a large spiritual family of disciples managing various ashrams. We shared a good connection from past meetings at gatherings and when she visited our Guru. Upon learning of her passing, I journeyed through the night to attend the funeral procession in Ahmedabad, which culminated in her burial at a chosen site outside the city alongside other senior ascetics. It was a full 24-hour journey of remembrance.
"She was the first female Mahāmaṇḍaleśvara in our Akhāṛā."
"Her wish was to have her samādhi in Hargośālā."
Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India
Sankalp Mantra
The practice of Śaṅkalpa Mudrā brings completeness to all physical, mental, and spiritual efforts. Perform it three times daily in a good posture. It serves your personal life, family, and work for society, done with awareness of unity with Brahman. This mantra and practice lead consciousness toward completeness, improving bodily functions and fulfilling actions. Preparation is key; a seed grows regardless, but proper planting aids it. Purification is required; the body has impurities, so wash, wear clean clothes, and sit in the prayer mudrā. Śaṅkalpa is your resolution. Sit straight, hold your hands in the mudrā slightly apart. A flower represents completeness and purity; water slides off it like a lotus. Hold your resolution in your hand. Learn the provided śaṅkalpa and mantra by heart. Repeat them. After saying the mantra three times, place petals or rice before an altar. Perform this practice at least twice daily for success. Hold your hands correctly, as improper position may hinder success. If present, practice with others.
"Oṃ Pūrṇamadaḥ Pūrṇamidaṃ Pūrṇāt Pūrṇamudacyate Pūrṇasya Pūrṇamādāya Pūrṇamevāvaśiṣyate."
"He Param Pitā Parātmā, mere saṅkalp kī rakṣā kījī."
Filming location: Vép, Hungary
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Bhajan singing from Villach
The text is a devotional chant invoking a divine lineage. It consists of a series of repetitive salutations and praises. The structure is liturgical, not narrative. The variations in spelling reflect common transliteration differences. The core purpose is veneration through repetition. The chant honors a succession of spiritual figures. It serves as an invocation and blessing. The focus is on devotion, not logical exposition.
"Viśvagurujī Paramahaṁsa Gurudevam, Kī Jai."
"Śrī Dīp Nārāyaṇa Bhagavān, Kī Jai."
Invocation of the Divine Lineage
The divine lineage is invoked to connect with the supreme spiritual power. This lineage represents an unbroken chain of grace and wisdom, a living current of consciousness from the Absolute. By chanting these sacred names, one aligns with this transcendental energy. The invocation is not mere recitation but a devotional act of remembrance. It opens the heart to receive blessings and dissolves the illusion of separation. Each name signifies a perfected being who embodies the ultimate truth. This practice establishes a direct link to the source of all enlightenment.
"Om bole Śrī Dīp Nārāyaṇa Bhagavāna, Kī Jaya."
"Viśvagurujī Paramahaṁsa Maheśvarānanda Gurudevam, Kī Jai."
