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A praṇāma is a greeting and a practice that transforms energy. It aligns the spinal column and expels impurities, cleansing the entire system. This work is prepared through breath control, mantras, and energetic concentration. The practice requires the transformation of both the individual and the place itself. The greatest opportunity for change is always in the present moment. The key is to return to the essential self without creating grand personal identities. Working with a mantra completes the whole, influencing all aspects of being. "The most important question is that of the Anāhata." "A praṇāma can be used as an āsana, or in combination with breathing, which then begins to take on a completely different dimension." Filming locations: Thar Desert, Rajasthan, India.

A divine call initiates the search for a true guru. A vision of Śrī Kṛṣṇa repeatedly requests kheer, compelling its preparation for a visiting saint's gathering. At that satsaṅg, the saint addresses a devotee by name, revealing profound awareness. When asked if one has a guru, the answer emerges from the heart: one is seeking a true guru. Following given addresses leads to an ashram in India. There, a phrase is heard in sleep: "There is nothing in the jīva, but go to the nitya." Travel continues to another ashram to meet the holy guru. An overwhelming energy is received upon meeting. A book is offered, and through grace, the ability to read Hindi is granted. Mantra-dīkṣā is received on a Thursday after offering fruit. Disregarding advice on travel days leads to immediate difficulties, demonstrating the importance of the guru's word. Returning home brings incessant tears and a longing for the ashram. The guru's loving permission allows return. Translations of sacred texts are undertaken as service, a gift enabled by the guru. Further travels and stays in ashrams follow, filled with divine experiences, protective grace, and deep seva. The guru's presence is ultimately felt permanently within the heart. "Have you got a guru? I have not got a guru, but I am looking for a true guru." "For a daughter to come to the father’s house, you don’t even have to get any permission. You can come whenever you want to come." Filming location: Wellington, New Zealand

Concentration is achieved through steady, lifelong practice, not a single answer. Maintain daily disciplined practice; the inner longing must continue like a tailor's machine that runs while he is distracted. Do not expect to stop thoughts while the senses are active; that one-pointed state is for rare attainment. Therefore, the primary path is surrender, placing the burden of life at the Guru's feet for perfect rest. Life is love; to have love, become a friend. Friendship means two walking the path of truth together. Increase your friends, forgive mistakes, and live doing good, positive actions with meditation and prayer. "Keep on practicing. One day, you will be in perfection without concentration." "Prem Hi Jīvan He, love is life. If in life you have no love, it’s not life." Filming location: Vép, Hungary DVD 204A

A demonstration on preparing samosas, connecting the process to mindful practice. We begin by making the dough from a mix of white and gram flour, with oil and water, aiming for a texture that is neither too thick nor too soft. The filling starts with boiling potatoes in their skins, then peeling and cubing them. In very hot oil, we fry spices like coriander and cumin seeds, followed by onion, chili, garlic, and ginger. This spiced mixture is combined with the potatoes to complete the filling. We then roll the dough into rounds, cut them, and shape them to hold the filling. It is crucial to seal the edges very well to prevent the filling from escaping into the oil during frying. The samosas are deep-fried in very hot oil until they achieve a golden color, then drained. This activity is presented as good practice, with the careful sealing metaphorically linked to achieving focused concentration. "The dough should be neither too thick nor too soft." "Press it down because we want to have full samādhi." Filming location: Vép, Hungary