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The cleansing of the heart is the true purification. Old habits are difficult to overcome, like a path worn in snow. We pollute our water and threaten life. Plastic and impure food are snakes in our hands; they harm health and the planet. Decision-makers consume organic while selling polluted products. Eating meat is not a religious matter but one of mercy and non-violence. True strength comes from prāṇa and pure nourishment, not from seedless, genetically manipulated food. Youth lack energy from such diets. The practice of prāṇāyāma and sādhanā improves immunity by directing energy through the nāḍīs and chakras. Life is in the seed; without it, nothing grows. Cleaning a lake is cleaning the inner instrument, the antaḥkaraṇa. Impurities like doubt and jealousy dirty the heart. Purification requires the rock of selfless work, the water of devotion, and the soap of spiritual knowledge. "Outside, men and women are cleaning the laundry... but in their heart is a kapaṭ, trick, jealousy." "Put the soap of the jñāna. This soap then will clean everything." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The path from self-realization to Brahmajñāna requires navigating the ocean of devotion and karma. Self-realization is merely the beginning of a greater journey toward Brahman. Upon self-realization, one rises above karmic attack like a helicopter above lions. However, even a realized being may still endure the physical karma of the body, as a destiny to be witnessed. Karma manifests as chains; negative karma is an iron chain, while good karma is a golden one. Both can bind. Those who criticize a self-realized being receive that being's bad karma. One must also relinquish good karma to avoid being pulled back to worldly existence. This process demands vivekā, or discernment. Control over speech and patience are essential. Doubt can cause the loss of spiritual vision. Life is a rare human opportunity with the freedom to choose the divine path. "Father, forgive them, because they don’t know what they’re doing." "Kṣamā baḍoṁ ko hote hai," or "chotoṁ ko utpāt," only the great ones can forgive you. Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Human life is balanced upon four pillars: dharma, artha, kāma, and mokṣa. Dharma is the foundational principle of nature, discipline, and purity; it is not man-made religion. Protecting dharma ensures protection. Artha is material wealth required for survival and to help others, but greed for excess creates bondage, especially in Kali Yuga where gold and money distort values. True wealth lies in generosity, not possession. Spiritual practices like the Gāyatrī Mantra harmonize the system and connect to the divine, but inner purification of the antahkarana requires more than ritual; it requires selfless action and sacrifice. Impurities of mala, vikṣepa, and āvaraṇa cloud the intellect and consciousness. Freedom given by God comes with responsibility for one's own actions and their fruits. "Dharma rakṣita rakṣitaḥ." If you protect dharma, dharma will protect you. "Chidiā chāñch bharle gayī, nade na ghaṭyo neer, Dharma kiye dhan na ghaṭye, kah gayā Dāsa Kabīr." A bird filled its beak from the river; the water did not diminish. Similarly, wealth given for righteousness does not decrease. Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The body is a city with the soul as king. Mind and senses are subjects. Do not become their slave. This city is filled with cheaters. It is a divine trial. Outer and inner worlds reflect divine beauty. Inner impurities veil true perception. Mala, vikṣepa, and āvaraṇa are these impurities. Āvaraṇa is the curtain of ignorance. Vidyā, learning, removes this veil. True knowledge is jñāna. Knowledge without jñāna creates harm. Man-made knowledge produces immortal plastic. Divine knowledge liberates the immortal soul. Devotion, detachment, and wisdom wash away ignorance. The wise meet and share wisdom, bringing joy. “Tum Kāyā Nagarī Kā Rājā, Man Indriye Terī Prajā, Mat Kar Iskī Gulāmī, Ātmā Rājā Antaryāmī.” “Anek janma dhoye manakū, citāī ho to aisī ho.”

Kaṭha praṇām is a superior practice, a blessing for yoga and life. The body is a temporary temple, essential for all spiritual work. Neglecting it is foolish. It is a divine creation, meticulously formed, a precious instrument for the soul. Therefore, respect and listen to the body. Āsanas and prāṇāyāma are foundational, not lower techniques. They are the roots and trunk supporting higher meditation. The nāḍī system transfers cosmic energy like electrical cables. Practice gently, honoring this gift. "This body is temporary, but it is a temple of our spirit." "Without the body, you can’t meditate. Without the body, you can’t make kriyās."

Brahmavidyā is the science for mastering the prāṇas. Meditation with mantra is its key, harmonizing energy and reducing unnecessary mental fluctuations called vṛttis. Patañjali describes two vṛttis: kliṣṭa, which are disturbing, and akliṣṭa, which are not. Both are influenced by social company. A single negative seed can sprout into a vast tree of negativity. These vṛttis must be purified through mantra and meditation, as meditation without mantra offers no spiritual benefit. One must also have a concrete spiritual aim. Companionship is crucial; a single negative conversation can spoil years of practice. The inner instruments of mind, intellect, consciousness, and ego possess immense power but are trapped in a net of one's own vṛttis. Purification of these impurities is essential. A wise person digests negative input and offers only nectar in return, representing pure speech. The teachings of the Guru must be presented with purity, without personal ego. "Meditation without mantra is a body without a soul." "One negative word which is put in your brain will multiply." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Self-realization is but the beginning of the path to Brahmajñāna. The human body, especially the ten fingers, is a precious instrument gifted by God. Utilize these gifts rightly for a happy life and to attain self-realization. Self-realization is not final; Brahmajñāna lies beyond. After self-realization, hard work begins, like a president taking office. There are four inner instruments: manas, buddhi, citta, ahaṁkāra. Manas is a mighty elephant driving one to heaven or hell. Buddhi, intellect alone, is dry and cannot lead to self-realization. Colored by love, intellect becomes viveka, a rocket to Brahmaloka. Citta must be expanded; a narrow citta overflows with thoughts causing unrest. Expand citta, and thoughts disperse, allowing peace. Ahaṁkāra, ego, is necessary but dominating ego separates from God. These four form a trap, like a net or caged tiger. Karma is performed through body, mind, speech, and wealth, creating good or bad. After self-realization, one carries disciples’ burdens and filters the best aspirants. The ultimate Brahmajñāna is the jīva merging into Brahman, like a drop into the ocean. Purification of the antaḥkaraṇa is thus essential. “Self-realization means now begins the hard work.” “Brahma satyaṁ, jagat mithyā: Brahman is the truth, the world is unreal.” Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The Śiva Liṅga represents the entire universe, the body of Śiva which is all space, energy, and vibration. During Śrāvaṇa month, performing Abhiṣeka on a Śiva Liṅga fulfills wishes and it becomes a Jyotirliṅga, the light of the universe. There are fourteen worlds within this cosmic system and 2,100 solar systems, each a Brahmāṇḍa embodying Śiva. Consciousness can travel these realms through samādhi. The individual soul can become one with Śiva, beyond all argument and duality. Doubt removes one from this truth, binding one to the cycle of worlds. Rakṣā Bandhan symbolizes the thread of protection and liberation from karmic ties. Cultural festivals are beautiful when understood spiritually, but misunderstanding distorts them. Our origin is one; duality is a problem of the mind. Inner impurities, disturbances, and ignorance veil the Brahman within, which sādhanā seeks to reveal. "Śiva Liṅgaṃ means the entire universe. That is the attribute of Śiva." "Rakṣā means protection. Bandhan se nirbandhan kīna, Gurudev? He can free us from this tie of the karma."

The Satguru's arrival initiates a profound inner transformation. The divine sound 'So'haṃ' is imparted, revealing the Supreme Light. The vital energy reverses its flow, and the inner channels are unified. Awareness turns inward to the cave of the ear, where a throne of lightning flashes. Colored forms are revealed, culminating in the Satguru manifesting within the very eye of awareness. The self meets its own Self. The mind finds its goal and the heart is filled with joy. "He gave the So'haṃ śabda, the sound of 'I am That.'" "The Satguru has come into the eye of awareness."

The teachings of yoga are divine revelations, not human inventions. All classical techniques, from āsanas to prāṇāyāma, originate from this source. The primary vehicle for this knowledge within our tradition is the bhajan. These are not merely songs but sacred utterances containing the complete spiritual path. They encompass mantra, meditation, and the detailed processes of Kuṇḍalinī awakening. A teacher provides the system and explanation, yet the experiences described in the bhajans confirm the teachings. The practices lead from conscious effort to spontaneous inner awakening, where sound becomes light and the heart opens to final realization. "All the yoga teachings are revealed divine knowledge." "The mantra, the sound, changes into light." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The spiritual path is a drop-by-drop sādhanā, revealed on Guru Pūrṇimā. Everything already exists within; outer life unfolds from that inner source. Looking back along the path, change and progress are visible. A first encounter with the Guru ignites a lasting flame. Daily effort resembles small birds drying the ocean drop by drop. “Nāhaṁ Karatā” removes guilt when things go wrong. The Guru carries fifty percent, guiding from head, hands, and legs. Imperfect beings do what they can, not what they plan, and the Guru steers toward Pūrṇatā inside. Distractions appear—a mosquito breaking a pact, a lesson in staying aware. Forced demands fracture friendship; authentic change happens naturally. Simply be on the path and transformation occurs in a second. The Master never gives up, standing unwavering. Million greetings to the One who turns negative into divine. The inner Ātmā is the invisible Sadguru, ever-present. Joy and knowledge sought outside already reside within. Divine timing overrides all personal schedules. So, walk as you are, drop by drop, with gratitude. “According to ‘Nāhaṁ Karatā,’ we are not guilty if something goes wrong.” “If something touches your heart, take it. If something was wrong, don’t think about it.” Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Sanskrit is a divine, systematic language originating from Vedic Sanskrit, the language of the Vedas and their auxiliary sciences. It is part of the vast Indo-European family, sharing deep roots with many modern languages. Sanskrit's perfection lies in its precise grammar and unlimited capacity for word creation from verbal roots, allowing exact expression of all thoughts, including subtle spiritual states. It is the language of mantras, whose vibrations harmonize the entire being. Studying Sanskrit organizes the mind, enhances memory and concentration, and serves as a foundation for learning. Its richness and clarity make it unparalleled; modern languages often lack its capacity, leading to imprecise expression. The language's architecture reflects cosmic principles, with speech understood as a primal vibration emanating from consciousness itself. "Learning Sanskrit helps to organize the mind, making it a perfect tool for those with restless or disordered thoughts." "Sanskrit is a perfect language capable of expressing all thoughts and thinking processes." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The call to spiritual inquiry arises from the pain of separation from one's true nature. Pain is inherent in life and serves as a motivator. Suffering, however, is an optional response. We are conditioned by identifications and roles, creating a confused personality. This identification with what we are not generates persistent pain. Satsang addresses this pain by pointing toward truth. Our lives are organized around the body and mind, instruments we play, obscuring the fundamental reality. Spiritual practice involves inquiring into the unchanging Self beneath transient thoughts and feelings. Concepts like karma operate in duality, but surrender dissolves them. Enlightenment is not an achievement but a result of grace. The essential inquiry is why postpone this realization for tomorrow instead of seeking it now. "Pain is normal, and suffering is an option in life." "Enlightenment is not something that we can do. Or on what we can work towards. It happens only by grace." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Swāmījī’s absence is a training in tapasyā. Swāmījī’s absence must be accepted as the master working directly, a test of seriousness in sādhanā. When the master shouts, it is a direct blessing beyond mere teaching. Holī Gurujī’s voice transformed beautifully after Mahāprabhujī shouted at his singing. A Tibetan disciple, sick with stomach ache, was made head of a ceremony and then struck in the belly. The blow caused forceful farting, public humiliation, and his mind collapsed into samādhi, enlightenment. Nāropa was beaten on the head with a wooden shoe by his guru and instantly attained realization. A leprous woman on a narrow path was a test of compassion; jumping over her blocked finding the teacher. Fasting purifies the body, day by day releasing stored impurities and switching to inner nourishment. Eating only until three-quarters full leaves space that fills with fine spiritual energy. Mauna sensitizes one to the waste of unnecessary talk and refines inner awareness. Tapasyā removes accumulated karmas and leads to authentic joy. Pārvatī practiced severe tapasyā to win Śiva, and her love grew purer through the effort. Creation itself rests on the power of tapasyā, as Brahmā, Viṣṇu, and Śiva all act through it. Without satsaṅg, vairāgya does not develop; without satsaṅg, bhakti remains inaccessible. Satsaṅg enables acceptance of hardship and turns sādhanā into a joyful discipline. This seminar, with Swāmījī’s physical absence, is a created opportunity for intensive tapasyā. “Tapasyā leads to joy and puts an end to pain and karma.” “Vairāgya nahi hovare bina satsaṅg.” Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Prāṇa and the stages of Samādhi are clarified. Prāṇa is difficult to define, more than oxygen. The astral body is prāṇa and does not need oxygen. Samādhi has many levels, including sleep. Sleep is a samādhi where information comes in dreams. Micro-sleep is a samādhi born of tiredness. In a dream, real knowledge is not obtained. In samādhi, real knowledge can be obtained. Bhāva samādhi is a trance from devotion or music. Dhyāna samādhi is deep meditation, the best anti-stress. Turīya samādhi is beyond past, present, and future. Sabīja samādhi has desire and memory. Nirbīja samādhi has no desires or activity of the senses. Without a perfect guru, one cannot attain perfection in samādhi. The Satguru chooses a successor by inner quality. Practice Brahma Vidyā Kriyā for inner realization. Trust Gurudeva to cross the ocean of Māyā. "In a dream you cannot obtain real knowledge, only what you imagine. But in samādhi you can say, 'The shop was closed.'" "Many have tried to go into samādhi and could not come back. Without the guidance of Gurudeva, without a perfect yogī, one cannot attain perfection." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The practice of sādhanā is supported through group retreats, daily yoga classes, and satsaṅg. Satsaṅg presents the wisdom of the tradition and all saints, continuing the Brahmavidyā practice. The teachings include the five elements, the ten prāṇas, the five layers of the body, and the structure of the worlds. The story of Kṛṣṇa revealing his Virāṭ form illustrates the limitless nature of the divine, which surpasses human comprehension. An ancient story teaches not to interfere with rivers, as applying ahiṃsā prevents disturbance and floods. "Our Yoga in Daily Life has the plus points of our satsaṅgs, where not one person is talking as if they are the creator, but we are presenting the wisdom, the knowledge of our paramparā." "Arjuna was frightened. He fell on his knees and began to pray, 'My dear Kṛṣṇa, forgive me. I do not want to know who you are.'" Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Time is a creation of the human mind. The Youth Union leaves spaces clean and gifts gratitude. Children need barefoot contact with earth and nature’s details. Good teaching holds them silent and attentive. Trust is a treasure; under the Guru’s protection, fear vanishes. Thoughts, threaded carefully, become inner diamonds. Yoga nidrā shrinks troubles to insignificance. Titikṣā builds capacity to overcome. The Sonāmukhī story demonstrates faith’s power to heal, reunite, and save kingdoms through absurd trust. The children’s performance flowed with purity and spontaneity. Parents are artists molding children as raw material. Raising a child is a self-therapy, a spiritual path. Love must not become attachment; let children walk their own way. The householder life can mature from love into devotion. The future of youth shapes the whole world. “Time is the creation of the human mind. That’s all.” “He who is under the Guru’s protection has nothing to fear.” Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Āyurveda defines health as physical and mental equilibrium. Health exists when the bodily humors are balanced, digestion is strong, tissues function properly, and wastes are eliminated timely, while the self and mind remain content. The entire universe, including humans and food, is composed of five elements. An individual's constitution, determined by predominant elemental combinations, governs physiology, appearance, and dietary needs. The primary focus is prevention through guidelines for food and behavior. The kitchen is a pharmacy; sattvic food generates sattvic energy. Quantity is crucial, as overeating causes disease, but the proper amount depends on individual digestive power. A regular lifestyle is foundational. Morning digestion is weaker, favoring warm, light foods like porridge. The daily routine includes rising before sunrise, cleansing, practice, and then a small breakfast. The strongest digestion occurs at lunch, when a complete meal with all six tastes is ideal, eaten to only sixty percent fullness. Dinner should be a light, warm soup before 7:30 PM, followed by sleep by 11 PM. Consistency in timing allows the body to adapt. One must creatively adapt these principles to modern life to restore balance. "Healthy is he whose doṣas are in equilibrium; whose digestive power is strong and in equilibrium... and whose ātmā and mind are in a state of happiness." "The main focus is on prevention, not on healing... We can say our kitchen is our pharmacy." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The path from learning to wisdom involves completing our inner chapters. Time passes, yet we wish to remain established in Brahman. Where are we not? The difference between vidyā and jñāna is crucial. Jñāna is direct perception of reality. Vidyā is the learning process, the highest wealth which cannot be taken from you. This study is an austerity. Without dedicated learning, perfection is not achieved. You must look within and complete your inner chapters through discernment and spiritual practice. Unfinished chapters become disturbances. The only way to clear these debts is through Brahmajñāna. Many teachers appear, but the final guide is the Satguru. Follow the Guru's word. Reality is what is unchanging; the changing world is unreal. We are caught by worldly pains. We alone cannot achieve liberation. We are students acquiring the prosperity of knowledge. In practice, you expand from the center. This expansion is creation itself. "Enlightenment is not someone carrying a torch in your stomach or head. Enlightenment is knowledge." "What is changeable is not reality. What is unchanging is reality." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

A bhajan celebrating a guru's life and mission is examined. The composition details a divine incarnation's birth, early spiritual awakening, and renunciation. It describes rigorous training under a master, leading to a visionary encounter and the reception of a global mission to teach yoga and alleviate suffering. The work spread this message worldwide, emphasizing vegetarianism, ethical conduct, and constant spiritual practice. The bhajan also honors the recognition received within traditional spiritual orders and underscores India's role as the source of this wisdom. "Teach all people the highest techniques of the divine science of yoga. Help them to lead a natural life free from illness, and show them the way to true knowledge." "Swāmījī taught us not just to do sādhanā for two hours in the morning, but to practice sādhanā all the time, permanently."

Guru Pūrṇimā has two explanations. The first is the day the earth first experienced the complete light of sun and moon directly, symbolizing the union of Śiva’s power and the earth. The second is the birthday of Vedavyāsa, who preserved the spoken wisdom into written Vedas to sustain it. The guru principle is eternal and undeniable, like nature's existence. All learning systems, from kindergarten professors to animal parents, rely on this paramparā. This wisdom awakens hidden potential through the interaction of master and disciple. Authentic knowledge flows from Śruti, the heard scriptures, into Smṛti, remembered tradition, conveyed by a Śrotriya to a listener. The qualified guru, a Śrotriya Brahmaniṣṭha, imparts Brahmavidyā beyond gender. Vedavyāsa, foreseeing humanity's fading memory, transcribed the Vedas with Gaṇeśa's aid under a strict pact of uninterrupted speech. This act preserved Sanātana Dharma, the eternal universal law inherent in life itself, which continues regardless of personal belief. "One person came to Mahāprabhujī and said, 'I don’t believe in God.' Mahāprabhujī said, 'And why? Does God lose? We need God; God doesn’t need us.'" "Ved Vyāsa said, 'I will not wait for one second. Whatever I speak must be written immediately.' Gaṇeś said, 'Done. But if you stop just for half, five seconds, to overthink, I will not write anymore.'" Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The Mahāmṛtyuñjaya mantra and prāṇa are central to practice. Chant with resonance to connect. Visualize offering to Śiva. Prāṇa must be strong and present in the chant. The written Oṃ contains symbols: the svastika represents the sun, a source of life. The dot represents Brahman; the crescent represents Śiva's light. These also symbolize the Iḍā and Sūrya nāḍīs, harmonizing energies like the sympathetic and parasympathetic systems. The Brahmavidyā Kriyā practiced joins with previous techniques. These basic Kriyās are foundational for health. Medicine lacks prāṇa, but prāṇāyāma recycles pure energy within, rejuvenating the body. Equal time should be given to prāṇāyāma and āsana. The Vajra Nāḍī, a powerful channel, balances Iḍā, Piṅgalā, and Suṣumnā. It strengthens the immune system and controls emotions. Postures like Vajrāsana aid this. Willpower subdues the restless mind. Practice requires guidance, not solitary experimentation. Learning from a master prevents danger. These techniques bring health and harmony to body, mind, and soul. "Oṃ tryambakaṃ yajāmahe sugandhiṃ puṣṭi-vardhanam." "Prāṇa has to be checked, purified, and awakened." Filming location: Khatu, Rajasthan, India

The essence of Sanātana Dharma and the path of a teacher is understanding universal principles beyond man-made religion. Yoga is a complete science of body, mind, and consciousness, more demanding than becoming a doctor. Religion is a man-made thought, while dharma is the eternal principle and obligation inherent in all existence. Everything—elements, seasons, relationships—has its dharma to maintain universal balance. Sanātana means universal, indicating our fundamental relation to the one source. A true teacher must overcome all duality and personal greed, realizing the divine in all. The individual is a microcosm; the center of the universe is at the navel and the sky's height is one's own body height, illustrating the inner nature of cosmic truth. Divine presence resides equally in every entity. "Dharma rakshita rakshita—if you protect dharma, dharma will protect you." "Mame vaso jīva loke—I live in every entity in this mortal world." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The moon governs the mind, and its grace is accessed through the Guru's guidance. Somavati Amavasya, the dark moon, is a powerful time connected to Shiva and the flow of nectar. The moon's changing phases mirror the restless, changeable nature of the mind, which is ruled by emotion and indecision. Therefore, one must not follow the mind's fleeting impulses, especially during emotional turbulence. The moon's influence also bestows siddhis, or spiritual powers, which awaken through faithful practice. The true fulfillment of all needs comes from the Guru's limitless grace, which protects and provides for sincere devotees. A pure heart and genuine need attract divine intervention, as the Guru assumes the destiny of the devotee. The inner eye, when opened, reveals the divine light present in every atom. "Don’t follow your mind. Don’t surrender to your mind." "Don’t dive to search for pearls when the waves are too high." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Prāṇa is the cosmic energy that sustains life and consciousness. It transforms negativity and possesses a healing quality. This energy becomes mixed with earthly elements, such as from the ocean and vegetation, to form the oxygen necessary for physical life. Pure cosmic energy is too potent for an untrained system, requiring a balanced mixture for survival. The science of prāṇa involves five primary and five secondary energies, which correspond to the five sheaths of human existence. These sheaths are nested layers, from the physical body to the bliss body, like a set of dolls within one another. Mastering prāṇa through disciplined practice like prāṇāyāma is the secret to spiritual knowledge and bodily restoration. This practice regulates inhalation, retention, and exhalation to purify energy. Advanced mastery leads to Svara Yoga, the conscious control of the energy channels, and ultimately to awakened consciousness. The final aim is the merger of individual awareness with the cosmic, which is the true union. "Prāṇa is an energy which turns the negative into positive." "The secret of the Brahmajñāna is hidden in the science of prāṇāyāma." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Human life is precious and sustained by prāṇa. All beings share five elements and ten prāṇas. Language differences hide the one God. The human form emerges after millions of births. This body allows liberation. Prāṇa is the essential life energy. In the Upaniṣadic story, hearing departed. Sight departed. Speech departed. Touch departed. Life continued without them. When prāṇa moved to leave, all senses cried for its return. Prāṇa is the cosmic energy pervading everything. Human life enables spiritual realization. Misuse leads to cycles of suffering. Positive energy must be cultivated. The Guru principle guides to Brahmaloka. Everything is within. "There are 8.4 million different creatures, created by one creator." "Without prāṇa, there is no life." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The law of karma and destiny governs all rebirth, and the Gurukul path offers purification. Destiny arises from karma, both positive and negative. Positive karma purifies the negative layers enveloping the soul. This self-sustaining system does not require God’s constant intervention. Heavenly realms are temporary; exhausted good karma forces return to mortal life. Devas pray for human birth to pursue self-realization and merge with Brahman, gaining limitless credit. Human karma carries greater weight than animal karma. Animals possess limited moral sense; the fox’s fear reveals subconscious guilt, yet their actions are not heavily counted. The Bhagavad Gita teaches: perform action, but leave the fruits to God. Spiritual growth demands cleaning karmic layers from the prāṇas until consciousness shines clearly. The master removes impurities through love and stern discipline. The Gurukul’s natural purity supports Brahmavidyā transmission. A receptive disciple is a clean pot; a resistant one leaks teachings. The true aspirant allows guru’s words to dispel ignorance like birds taking flight. Education must cultivate humanity through sixteen arts, including cooking. Humanity must protect life on Earth rather than only seeking it elsewhere. Slow down, learn nature’s names, and dwell in Mother Nature’s lap. "Karma kīye jā, phala dega Bhagavān. This is the knowledge of the Gītā." "The master removes unnecessary things. And which should be there, he protects. He uses two things: love, very much love, and at the same time, very rude." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Life is a school of perpetual learning, guided by the Divine Mother of knowledge. Vidyā, or learning, is a lifelong practice with no empty space devoid of lesson. Knowledge is of two kinds: intellectual knowledge of the material world and spiritual theory, and the applied knowledge of aiming toward a goal. The primary aim is to realize happiness and be free from unhappiness. The soul descends to this mortal world after many births. The cosmic engineer prepares the human body over nine months, connecting every one of the 72,000 nāḍīs to a function, with nothing being useless. The time of birth and gender were once nature's surprise, not a scheduled medical event. The world requires the balance of both masculine and feminine principles. After preparation, the soul is sent to this stage to play a perfect game of creating love and protection. To reach Brahman, one must traverse the five sheaths and the fourteen worlds, with prāṇa being most important. Discipline is required for this precise journey. One must choose between the path of dedicated practice and the path of philosophical instruction, as both are profound but cannot be pursued simultaneously. "Vidyā—as long as we are learning, we are learning that vidyā." "The first aim is sukha kī prāpti or duḥkha kī nivṛtti: to realize and actualize happiness, and to be free from unhappiness." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Īśvara Praṇidhāna is complete devotion and surrender to God, the culminating principle. It is emphasized by its placement at the end, just as Ahiṃsā is at the beginning. This principle appears earlier in the Yoga Sūtras as a direct technique to achieve samādhi. Perfect practice of the yamas and niyamas, rooted in this devotion, can itself be a shortcut to liberation. This devotion is not merely an emotional state but must be purified and proven through life's tests and practical service. It represents the essence of the path, where love for the Divine leads to oneness. The initial principle of Ahiṃsā, meaning love, is the starting point of this Bhakti Yoga. The path progresses from duality to unity through surrender. "Or [by] Īśvara Praṇidhāna." "As a result of Īśvara Praṇidhāna, one achieves samādhi." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Svādhyāya is a threefold practice of study progressing from scripture to self to the Self. It first means studying holy texts and spiritual biographies for inspiration and personal lessons. True study requires contemplation and application. Deeper svādhyāya is self-inquiry meditation, neutrally observing thoughts and emotions to purify the mind. The deepest form is studying the capital-S Self, inquiring "Who am I?" to realize our true nature. These three steps are interconnected: scriptural study guides, psychological inquiry purifies, and self-inquiry into the true Self arises from a peaceful mind. However, Sūtra 44 reveals that through svādhyāya one contacts a chosen deity, introducing the path of Bhakti Yoga. This connection is made through mantra repetition, where a true mantra has six characteristics including divine power and a seed sound. Ultimately, the efficacy depends more on purity of heart and devotion than technical precision, as all divine forms converge into oneness. The advice is to hold to your guru and mantra with sincere devotion. "True study involves reading, contemplating, and meditating upon the material to understand its personal application." "The deepest svādhyāya is the study of this divine Self, a meditation on the question 'Who am I?'" Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Tapas is voluntary, purifying discipline, distinct from involuntary suffering. The Yoga Sūtras first mention tapas, svādhyāya, and īśvara-praṇidhāna as Kriyā Yoga, a preparatory path. Tapas derives from 'tap,' meaning fire, symbolizing purification through chosen challenge. It is a yogic achievement, not the unavoidable pain of returning karma. Austerity must follow a balanced, middle path, avoiding extremes that harm the body or inflate the ego. The Bhagavad Gītā classifies tapas as sāttvic, rājasic, or tāmasic based on motivation. Sāttvic tapas encompasses discipline of body, speech, and mind, including virtues like ahiṃsā and truthfulness. All sincere sādhanā is tapas, purifying through self-imposed effort like fasting or mantra practice. Motivation must be pure, as selfish austerity can yield power misused, creating severe negative karma. "Tapas is actually short for tapasyā; these two words are one and the same." "Through spiritual guidance and spiritual life, we are actually safe and protected from that." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Santosh is contentment independent of all conditions. Normal satisfaction depends on fulfilled desires and is temporary. True contentment is an inner achievement, making one happy regardless of outer circumstances. It can be approached by accepting life as the result of past karma or as God's will. This state ends the mind's search, bringing peace and supreme happiness from within. It is wishlessness, living fully in the present. Contentment is interwoven with other spiritual principles like non-stealing and non-possessiveness, leading to independence from life's changes. "Santosh means 'I am satisfied.' Full stop. It is not 'I am satisfied because of something.'" "The point is not to refuse it. The point is: are you overjoyed? If so, the desire was still there." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The niyama of śauca is purity on all levels. Cleanliness seems simple, like washing or bathing. But purity is yoga's motto: a path of purification. Our true nature is light, obscured by impurity. Techniques like nāḍī śodhana purify energy channels. Haṭha Yoga kriyās purify the physical body internally. The body is fundamentally impure, a fact leading to non-attachment. Patañjali states purity brings indifference to the body and distaste for physical contact. This helps non-attachment, seeing the body as an instrument for sādhanā. Purity extends to nourishment—seeking sāttvic, pure food. Mental purity means thoughts and words free from harm and falsehood, rooted in ego. A pure being, like a child or saint, radiates harmlessness and love. Purity leads to a sāttvic mind. One must manage the guṇas, using activity like a cold shower to move from tamas to sattva for meditation. A sāttvic mind yields a pure heart, cheerfulness, concentration, sense control, and fitness for the vision of the Ātmā. "Śauca or ṣauca means cleanliness, purity." "As a result of Śauca... there arises indifference towards the body and distaste for physical contact with others." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Aparigraha is non-possessiveness, an attitude of not being owned by one's possessions. It is not non-possession but relates to our inner stance toward the material world. Modern society cultivates endless desire through advertising, creating unhappiness. The principle is to limit needs and cultivate contentment. Greed is a global problem, stemming from constant wanting. We are guests in this world; nothing truly belongs to us. Attachment to possessions, including the body, programs future incarnations through desire. Practice involves vairāgya, non-attachment, for householders and tyāga, renunciation, for monastics. The key is the inner attitude, not the outer amount. By disidentifying from the physical, consciousness accesses subtle levels, granting knowledge of past and future births. "Our world has enough for everyone’s need, but not for everyone’s greed." "You are here as a guest in a hotel... nothing belongs to me; it is only given to me for a certain time." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Brahmacharya means directing all activity toward Brahman—seeing God in everything, not merely celibacy. Two senses are especially powerful: the sexual organ and taste. They hold every being under their sway. Fasting and vegetarianism help control them. This energy is divine, not just physical. Full practice requires a guru’s guidance. In the student stage, celibacy focuses the mind for study. For a householder, it means faithfulness and seeing the divine partner as the Divine Mother or Father. Householders honor these principles in daily life. Retirement returns to strict brahmacharya through purification. A sannyasi maintains celibacy as that path excludes family duties. Energy sublimated upward through the chakras is another approach. Sexual energy is one manifestation of the single divine force. Steadfastness yields spiritual virya. Celibacy without proper direction can cause mental disturbance. True brahmacharya transforms every act into an offering to Brahman. “Upastha aura raśanā, inake kāma-vikāra…” “Brahmaiva tena gantavyaṁ Brahmakarmasamādhinā.” Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Asteya is the principle of non-stealing, a specific application of non-violence. Stealing harms another and creates immediate karma within the mind, generating guilt, fear, and disturbance. This mental agitation obstructs spiritual practice like meditation. Karma perpetuates itself; a single act can form a habit that shapes personality. Subtler forms exist, like stealing intellectual property or coveting what others have. From a yogic view, nothing ultimately belongs to anyone; everything is borrowed from the elements. The human body is a temporary instrument given for the purpose of self-realization. Perfecting asteya brings all wealth. This wealth is contentment—having what you need and being happy with it. This inner satisfaction cultivates a magnetic faith. The principle is renunciation and enjoyment: surrendering to divine provision, finding freedom in non-possession. Breaking a promise is also stealing, as the law of karma applies directly. "After stealing, you have stolen from yourself, creating a feeling of guilt. Fear also arises—the fear of being caught." "Perfect asteya naturally cultivates contentment. When you are content, you have no desires; you feel you have everything you need." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Truthfulness is not merely abstaining from falsehood; it is a nuanced principle intertwined with non-harming. A simplistic adherence to factual speech can cause injury, revealing that truth must be guided by compassion and discernment. The intention, timing, and manner of speaking are paramount. One must scrutinize whether the motivation is to help or to harm. In complex situations, silence may be the truthful course until the recipient is ready to hear. Relative truths in daily life are many and can appear contradictory, each valid for a specific person and moment to aid their growth. Yet the ultimate aim is Sat, the singular, unchanging Reality. Practicing truthfulness thus requires connecting to that inner truth through spiritual discipline, purifying motivation until one's word aligns with reality. "Truth can only be truth if it does not conflict with Ahiṃsā." "The truth is what helps. The truth is what this disciple, in this moment, needs and can digest." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Ahiṃsā, non-violence, is the supreme dharma and essential foundation of yoga. The yamas and niyamas are not sequential but simultaneous limbs of yoga. Yamas, like ahiṃsā, are ethical restraints for social conduct. Niyamas are positive observances guiding daily practice. Ahiṃsā means non-violence, or non-cruelty. Positively, it unfolds as tolerance, respect, and love. Love unites; hate divides, and yoga’s goal is oneness. This inner attitude shapes all actions, words, and thoughts. It extends to uses of power or money. Vegetarianism follows naturally, as killing carries heavy karma. The sūtra teaches that perfect ahiṃsā radiates peace. Even hostile animals become harmless in such a presence. To practice, one observes anger without suppression or expression. Anger stems from identification with limited roles. As one dis-identifies, ahiṃsā grows. True ahiṃsā deepens in meditation. Meditation deepens through ahiṃsā. "Ahiṃsā paramodharma – ahiṃsā is the supreme duty." "When someone becomes steadfast in ahiṃsā, no living creature will feel hostility in his presence." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Life is an eternal path, not a destination. Human consciousness is the peak of creaturely existence, with two directions: return to worldly suffering or progress to liberation. The inner self remains unchanged amid all outer experiences. Humans have created technology but become enslaved to it, bringing more trouble than comfort. The man-made world is imperfect; the God-made world is sustainable. Ancient seers, witnessing this, developed yoga as a way of living—nourishment, ethics, spirituality. Yoga in Daily Life is a system for physical, mental, and spiritual health, rooted in authentic tradition. Health depends on nutrition and slow, mindful yoga practice, not speed. Dedicating daily time and occasional fasting places well-being in one’s own hands. Inner discontent arises when love is sought outside; love is always within. Learn to love the soul without expecting love from others, thus remaining free. Material possessions and relationships are transient; only the fragrance of good deeds remains. Protect nature, for harm to the environment harms the body. Desires are never satisfied; spiritual wealth alone cannot be stolen. Tomorrow begins Navaratri, nine nights of the Divine Mother’s protective energy; prayer and fasting are advised. This life is an eternal journey; through yoga, live in harmony and happiness. "Peace is nowhere but in our heart." "Love is within us, yet we search outside to fulfill it." Filming location: Bratislava, Slovakia

Morning Session from Anusthana Retreat Strilky, Czech Republic. Bhajans are the essence of all Vedas, Upanishads and Holy Scriptures. The highest technique of achievement in yoga and spirituality is the satsang. It is the essence of all which has the content of the entire universe, earth, all creation and the human. Only the bhajan of God is the truth. The rest of the world is like a dream. What was yesterday is now a dream. What one experienced in the night is now a dream. The past is a dream. Therefore don't go into the past and don't rush for the future. Be alert, aware and conscious about the presence. Only spirituality, bhajan singing and meditating is the real truth. That is the divine, real experience of Lord Shiva.

Spiritual development requires the dissolution of ego, not its inflation. A story tells of a crow on a temple roof who believed the prayers inside were for him. He was mistaken. This illustrates the ego that arises from spiritual identity. True greatness never announces itself. As one grows spiritually, humility increases, while mere intellectual development often inflates pride. A person in a high position must become more helpful, like a fruit-laden branch that bends low. Useless pride is like a tall palm tree offering no shade to the traveler. Awakening is an inner process of wisdom and peace, not a physical feat or a result of forceful techniques. A restless mind cannot attain realization; it merely rolls the name of God like a fox with a coconut, unable to access the nourishment within. Create harmony, not disharmony. Feel the pain of others. Greatness is attained through humility, not self-aggrandizement. Be a light; darkness cannot approach it. True spirituality is kindness and humility. "Baḍā badāī nahīṁ kare, aur baḍā na bole bol." (The great one never praises his own glory, nor does he speak great words about himself.) "Through humility, you get the great things." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The path requires inner inquiry, not outward blame. Spiritual practice is meaningless without inner change. Self-study reveals what to transform. Do not merely think you are divine; understand your senses and desires. We are slaves to desires, surviving just with God's name, praying for another human life to correct mistakes. Nirvāṇa is both constructing a house and liberation. Before inner purification, know the asuras within you. Your life's aim is not found in external toys or ambitions, which make you a prisoner. Drop your ambition like the hawk dropping the meat, and the pursuing senses will leave you in peace. You alone can do this; no one else is to blame. Blessings have immense power. Giving happiness, kindness, and compassion generates blessings that can change everything, even overcoming destiny. Conversely, curses can have long-lasting effects. Seek the shelter of divine knowledge, which places you above sin and virtue. Develop inner clarity and the experience of the Ātmā to rise above all negative qualities. "The problem is within you, and the solution is within you. You are the witness of your inner feelings and thoughts." "Blessings can do everything... So bless all, do not curse anyone. That is it." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Karma, Āśīrvāda, and the journey of the soul are the core of human existence. Animals live by destiny, without choice. Humans possess freedom to decide, to accept or reject. That freedom creates karma, the record of deeds. Karma does not depend on religious belief. Atheists who help others accumulate good karma. Action lies within human control. Reaction, the fruit of destiny, does not. Selfless love generates merit; selfish love does not. Throughout life, each breath causes unintended harm. Prayer, kindness, and giving release some of that karmic burden. The root of dharma is mercy. The root of sin is ego. Blessing, āśīrvāda, helps cross the ocean of ignorance. Curse, śrāpa, can burn all karma to ash. Any person can bestow blessing. “The philosophy of karma, the principle of karma, is not based on religious spirituality.” “Dayā dharma kā mūla hai. Pāpamūl abhimān.” Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The light of the saint and the fire of the ego are the two energies within. Holy saints appear in human form, sharing the same culture and appearance, yet their inner experience is of oneness with all creatures. They possess miraculous abilities, or siddhis, used for understanding, not domination. The fire is the energy of anger, jealousy, hate, and greed, which burns and destroys countless beings. The divine rain is the sudden peace and love that follows, quenching that fire. The aim is to realize the inner self, the Ātmā, which is the uncreated light, distinct from the created body and mind. To renounce is not to abandon material life but to relinquish inner longing and the ego's fire. True spirituality is beyond dogma and conflict, seeing the divine light in all paths and creatures. "Sin is the result of causing pain to others, to all creatures: physical, mental, emotional, intellectual, social, political, economic." "Renounce inner longing." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The purpose of retreat is inner purification and rest. Life's stress and mental pollution require periodic cleansing, like washing a cloth. This regeneration of energy supports spiritual progress. We undertake retreat for rehabilitation and practice. Certain burdensome thoughts cannot be stopped by will alone. Primary problems concerning relationships, illness, and economic fear remain. Worldly conflict stems from deep-seated cultural, national, and religious divisions. Inner peace is the foundation; without it, everything outside is a disaster. The practice here is for physical, mental, and spiritual health. We cannot neglect problems, yet we cannot solve them all. We find support through prayer and positive thinking. Welcome all creatures into your heart as they are. Silence means to be within yourself, but excess in seriousness or speech is not beneficial. The body's dharma requires care and proper nourishment. A mantra is healthy nourishment, awakening growth like spring. Everything in the universe is working, including the body and the seasons. Our duty is to provide proper care and exercise. Do not torture the body, but do not spoil it through laziness. This retreat is for relaxation and practice without force. "Mahatma Gandhījī said, 'There is no way to peace. Peace itself is the way.'" "Gandhījī said very clearly, 'We hate the sins, but we do not hate the sinner.'" Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

This teaching explores Śiva as consciousness, liberation, and truth. Śiva means consciousness, liberation, truth, love, and beauty. His mantra is Satyam Śivam Sundaram. Self-manifested without father or mother, He is Ānanda Brahman, the endless void of dark blue space. Only space, energy, and consciousness exist. Space is the mother embodiment; consciousness within is the golden embryo, Hiraṇyagarbha. From the deepest heart, energy awakens as Śakti. Śiva and Śakti are not genders—Śakti is universal energy, Śiva is consciousness. The Śiva Liṅgaṃ represents the entire universe. Divine will declares, “I am one, now I multiply.” That resonance spreads instantly as the sound-form of Brahman. Śiva is Mahādev, manifesting Viṣṇu and Brahmā, vibrating in every atom. Time is only the human counting of atomic movement. Śiva drank poison to protect the earth, becoming Nīlakaṇṭha, and will neutralize atomic weapons in Kali Yuga. The jīva, a drop above the ocean, falls and merges into oneness. All atoms are nothing but Śiva. Offer water as abhiṣeka, chant the Mahāmṛtyuñjaya Mantra, and churn with meditation to neutralize negativity and realize the immortal bliss within. “Śiva means consciousness. Śiva means liberation. Śiva means truth, and Śiva means love. Śiva means beauty. Satyam Śivam Sundaram—that is the mantra.” “Within you is the ocean of bliss, and within you is the fountain of joy. Within you is the immortal one. Just kill the little ‘I’, the ego, and lead a divine life.” Filming locations: Prague, Czech Republic.

The universe is Śiva's body, and every atom is Śiva consciousness, with cells as Śakti energy. Cells transform; some become pure consciousness, while others are rejected upon contact with negative energies, becoming impurities and disease within the body. Prāṇāyāma purifies by expelling these dead cells and should be practiced daily. Cleansing practices like Saṅkt Prakṣālana or Ayurvedic remedies such as Sonāmukhī and Triphalā are essential to reduce unhealthy cells. These negative cells generate vibrations of laziness, anger, and greed, drawing one into negative societies and absorbing negative energy from others. Modern life is saturated with electronic radiance, affecting health. Śakti is all energy, positive as daivī śakti and negative as asurī śakti, which can manipulate. Śiva contains the entire universe, both negative and positive. Prāṇāyāma awakens pure Śakti, connecting one to pure consciousness. One must protect oneself from surrounding negative energies and cultivate pure love. Positive spirituality grows slowly like a tree, yet the mind can quickly destroy this inner garden. A spiritual person creates a lake of divine love from which all may drink, attaining immortality through purified consciousness connected to Śiva. "Making prāṇāyāma purifies the body. It awakens in you the Śakti or energy, which is the pure one." "The spiritual person, for years and years, creates that garden and that lake of divine love, of God, of bhakti, of devotion. Then everyone drinks from that." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

This Mahāśivarātri gathering addresses the significance of abhiṣeka and spiritual wisdom. Śiva is the primordial being, Lord of Yoga, from whom all spiritual sciences—mantra, yantra, tantra—manifest. Abhiṣeka offers an opportunity to make a wish, but selfish desires must be avoided. Contradictory prayers, such as one for a husband and another to be rid of a husband, illustrate the futility of selfish asking. The essence of the Vedas and six philosophies is that giving happiness yields happiness, and causing sorrow returns sorrow. All creatures inherently seek joy and freedom from suffering. The foundation is goodness: if one is good, the world becomes good. God does not immediately fulfill every wish because emotional wounds need time to heal. The body does not experience pain; the soul alone feels all sensations. Therefore, prayer should aim at healing the soul and guiding it toward light. Tomorrow morning silent abhiṣeka begins early, followed by meditation and a program. Yoga teaching certificates are granted to qualified individuals. Prasāda is distributed, and chanting of “Oṁ namaḥ śivāya” is encouraged. Blessings are offered to all, including travelers. “If you give someone happiness, you get happiness. And if you give someone trouble, you will get trouble.” “All creatures want one thing: to get happiness and get rid of troubles.” Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The universe is consciousness and energy, called Śiva and Śakti. Śiva is pure consciousness, without attributes, manifesting first. From the divine wish "I am one, will multiply into many" arises the sound AUM, the trinity of Brahmā, Viṣṇu, and Śiva. This resonance, Nāda, awakens creation. The senses are Śiva's snakes; used naturally they are nectar, abused they become poison. The intellect, Brahmā with wisdom Saraswatī, resides in the head. Above it is Śiva. Attachment leads to imbalance; detachment, like a lotus above water, brings peace. The story of Pārvatī seeking immortality from Śiva reveals truth is difficult to digest. Śiva taught her the science in secret, but she fell asleep. A parrot overheard, gained knowledge, and was later born as Śukadeva, who still required a Guru for liberation. Without a Guru, there is no mokṣa. You are the king of the body; do not become a slave to the senses. Śiva consciousness is within you. "My skull? Mine is here, my Lord." He said, "You know, there are as many skulls in my neck as the times you, my goddess, were born and died." "Without Guru, no mokṣa." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Sukha and Dukkha originate within the individual soul. All beings seek happiness and freedom from trouble. These two states are internal seeds, not external conditions. Negative thoughts and actions cultivate inner thorn bushes, whose fruit is fear and suffering. Positive thoughts cultivate divine qualities whose fruit is fearlessness. Spiritual practice is often initiated by the fear of suffering. Ultimately, every soul seeks its origin, like a drop of water returning to the ocean of divine consciousness. "Sukha is hidden in us, not outside. And Dukkha is hidden within us, not outside." "Therefore, Sukha and Dukha are within us. So try to sweep out all the vrittis which are negative." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic