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How to get freedom

Jaya is a selfless blessing and victory over negative energy, bringing harmony and awakening the Maṇipūra Cakra through its resonant sound. We are all caught in the net of worldly illusion, prapañca, which is the endless cycle of problems and restlessness. To seek freedom, one must actively call for help, as illustrated by the person in a hole who must raise their hands while calling out. The Maṇipūra Cakra is the central energy hub, the seat of sound and the origin of our development, beginning at the navel in the womb. Its health is paramount; illness there, like cancer, is severe. Health comes from traditional knowledge: a supportive family, especially during pregnancy, and Āyurvedic cooking where food is medicine. Practices like Agniśar Kriyā and fasting protect this center. Ultimately, prāṇa and apāna meet at the Maṇipūra, awakening the Kuṇḍalinī energy for spiritual ascent. "Jaya means victory over negative energy, and victory for spirituality, for harmony, for peace, for brightness—everything." "The Maṇipūra Cakra is the center of our body, the center of the universe, the center of our consciousness, and our origin." Filming location: Vancouver, Canada

Meditation from Jaipur

A closing practice integrates mantra, touch, and prostration to conclude meditation. Massaging the palms and face awakens sensory awareness. Placing the hands and head on the ground directs circulation toward the brain and senses. This influx of fresh blood provides energy and vitality. The sequence harmonizes physical grounding with subtle energetic renewal. It transitions the practitioner from inner stillness back into the world. The entire process cultivates a state of integrated peace. "Slowly separate your palms and place both palms on the ground, and slowly go down." "Blood circulation towards the brain, face, all gyānendriyan ko fresh blood milā hai, urjā śakti, tākatvān hogī."

Contentment makes you happy

The Mūlādhāra cakra contains a seven-trunked elephant, symbolizing prosperity and the seven bodily constituents. Devas and Asuras churned the ocean for nectar, but first produced a deadly poison. Śiva drank and contained the poison, saving the world. This greed for nectar mirrors modern greed for resources like oil, which creates poisons. The churning later yielded treasures like the wish-fulfilling cow and the seven-trunked elephant. Wealth alone does not bring happiness; it is like a leaking cup. Contentment makes all other wealth insignificant. The chakras are interconnected; sound originates from the navel and ascends. Sweet speech arises from a balanced system. "When you possess the wealth of elephants, the wealth of eagles, and mines of jewels, and then the wealth of contentment arrives, all other wealth becomes like dust." "Place one hand on your navel and the other on the top of your head. Say, 'I am happy,' and you will feel the vibration." Filming location: Vancouver, Canada

Attachment is the problem

Life is a play of energy, leading to the necessity of renunciation. Energy governs all function; as it diminishes, so does everything else. This mirrors the seasons and the human lifespan: childhood, householder life, retirement, and final monastic renunciation. Worldly collections become burdens with age, mere dust collectors. The principles are Pravṛtti, the impulse to collect and act, and Nivṛtti, the cessation of desire. Attachment to possessions, family, and identity binds the soul after death, preventing liberation. One must prepare for the journey by doing good and relinquishing all burdens. The Kuṇḍalinī energy, when purified and awakened, leads to freedom. The mind is like a restless ghost demanding constant work; it must be given the task of ascending and descending the spiritual axis until purified. Liberation comes when energy unites with consciousness. "Attachment leads us to nothingness. Detachment leads us further, to our destination." "Therefore, a human should know that this time, this life, is for doing good things and preparing for the further journey." Filming location: Vancouver, Canada

A Welcome and Discourse on Śiva, Śakti, and Kuṇḍalinī

The nature of Śiva, Śakti, and Kuṇḍalinī is the foundation of creation. Śiva is pure consciousness, the ultimate truth and liberation. Śakti is the divine energy, the power behind all activity, thought, and life itself. Without Śakti, consciousness is inert; they are inseparable. Kuṇḍalinī is that Śakti, a coiled feminine energy residing at the base of the spine. Its awakening is the rising of this energy through the central channel, leading to higher consciousness and union with Śiva. This is not a temporary feeling but a permanent ascent. Every being contains both masculine and feminine principles; this duality enables creation. The chakras are energy centers along the spine, and the harmonious awakening of Kuṇḍalinī through these centers brings joy, knowledge, and liberation. "Śiva is pure consciousness. Śakti is the energy. Without Śakti, you can’t move your small finger." "Kuṇḍalinī awakening means awakening of our unconsciousness into the superconscious, higher conscious." Filming location: Vancouver, Canada

Nadis and Chakras - energy channels and centers in the body

The subject is Kuṇḍalinī and the three primary nāḍīs, symbolically represented as sacred rivers. The 72,000 nāḍīs channel energy, with Iḍā, Piṅgalā, and Suṣumnā being paramount. These correspond to the Gaṅgā, Yamunā, and Sarasvatī rivers. Their confluence symbolizes union and higher consciousness. Harmonizing these energies through practices like nāḍī śodhana prāṇāyāma is essential. This convergence occurs at the ājñā cakra, the point between the eyebrows, also called the third eye. When balanced, it can lead to trikāladarśī, perception of past, present, and future. The ultimate aim is for energy to ascend to the sahasrāra cakra, yielding supreme bliss and knowledge of Brahman. Four principles support this path: alpāhāra (moderate eating), vihāra (moving in harmonious environments), ācāra (good conduct), and vicāra (positive thinking). Kuṇḍalinī science allows one to become an inner engineer. True awakening is a gradual process of knowledge and purification, not dramatic physical phenomena. The diversity of spiritual paths reflects the beautiful variety of creation. "The less food you eat, the more energy there is." "When all comes together, then we get higher consciousness, samādhi." Filming location: Vancouver, Canada

Wonders of the human being

The human body is an inner rainforest containing the complete mystery of life. Different chakras exist within, just as different climates exist in forests globally. All facilities for self-realization are provided within this container. Modern technology imitates this inner wisdom; answers, like those from Google, mirror the knowledge stored in human consciousness. A search for the divine need not be prolonged. "Where are you searching for me, oh my friend? My residence is in your breath." If one searches with singular dedication, forgetting all else, the divine is met immediately. The value of breath is paramount; it is the credited vitality of a lifespan. Prāṇa, the incoming energy, and apāna, the outgoing, must be trained through techniques like prāṇāyāma to purify the body and prolong life. The network of 72,000 nāḍīs transfers consciousness, connecting senses, mind, and glands. Physical postures act as therapy, influencing chakras and glands like the thyroid. Balance between the lunar (Iḍā) and solar (Piṅgalā) energies within the nāḍī system creates the union known as Haṭha yoga. One is the inner engineer of this entire mechanism through awareness. "Khojoge to abhi milunga, pal bhar ki talasme." "Those who have seen cannot speak, and who speaks cannot see." Filming location: Vancouver, Canada

The five bodies - koshas

The human being is composed of five sheaths, from the physical to the blissful. These layers are the Annamaya, Prāṇamaya, Manomaya, Vijñānamaya, and Ānandamaya Kośas. The first sheath is the body of nourishment, sustained by food which is life itself. The second is the sheath of vital energy, gained from nourishment and a pure environment. The third is the mental sheath, a restless and desirous monkey mind that leads to entanglement. The fourth is the sheath of intellect, which discerns good and bad but can be misused. The fifth is the sheath of bliss, which can be either temporary worldly comfort or the highest divine joy. These layers are a facility; their utility determines one's spiritual progress. The root of good action is compassion for all beings, while the root of sin is the ego. Humans possess the intellect to know good from bad and have a duty to alleviate suffering, not to judge others. "Love each and every entity, if not more, then at least as much as you love thyself." "Therefore, you should have mercy in your heart, and that mercy or compassion is the root of all good things." Filming location: Vancouver, Canada

God realization

Yoga is the ancient science for harmonizing body, mind, and soul, leading to health and beyond. It originates from the primordial reality of space, consciousness, and energy. From nothingness, the first vibration emerged as the sound Aum, which is light and life. This cosmic consciousness multiplied into all creation. The human body contains the entire universe; a single drop of blood holds all ancestors. Yoga is the process of unifying individual consciousness with the cosmic. This requires discipline and spiritual practice to overcome ignorance and fear. Enlightenment is the ultimate state where one realizes immortal life within. The intellect is a powerful tool; one must use spiritual practice as protection against negative energies. Human life has a special mission entrusted by divine will. The path is difficult but possible with willpower, leading from the human to the divine. "Yoga is beyond all different cultures and religions. It is for the well-being of human life." "Whatever is in the universe is in my body. What is in my body is in the universe." Filming location: Vancouver, Canada

Resonance of the Atma

The universe is a resonant sound, and that resonance is Brahman. Beyond earthly noise, space holds a harmonious sound that fills the body with energy. We can only experience this resonance deeply through meditation and the astral body. Scientists record sounds like from the Sun, which is the sound Oṁ. Beyond are many suns; great yogīs may travel far but the ultimate sound is Ātmā, a pure, formless existence that is Parameśvara. Experiencing this requires years of meditation, self-enquiry, and purification of body and subtle body. When the subtle body travels far, one encounters many other souls or jīvas, which can be unpleasant or divine, with no place to run. Good deeds, peace, and the guiding sound provide light and protection from negative forces. Liberation is not earned from minor good deeds in one life but requires accumulating good karma over many lives through any positive path without judgment. The human life is a chance to earn this karma to proceed toward Brahman, where one dissolves and becomes one with the universe, achieving immortal, pure oneness. "Sound resonates throughout the entire universe. As far as you go into space, you will hear beautiful sounds." "It is not the work of one day, one month, ten years, or twenty years. It is years and years of work." Filming location: London, UK

Atma and the five bodies

We perceive and act through ten subtle senses. Five are senses of knowledge: sight, hearing, smell, taste, and touch. All learning enters through these. Five are senses of action: speech, hands, feet, and the excretory and reproductive organs. These generate karma through deed, word, and thought. The mind records all impressions from the senses and shuttles them between conscious and subconscious levels. The intellect then identifies and judges these impressions. Unfulfilled desires sink into the subconscious, creating potential conflict. Our being has five layered bodies: physical, energetic, mental, intellectual, and the causal body of bliss. The true Self is beyond these layers. Yoga is the science to purify and master these layers for a harmonious life. "The mind is a mighty power... We are the king, and the mind is our slave, but we spoil it so much that we do what the mind wants to do." "Whatever you do, that's karma. What you do, you get back. For every action, there is a reaction." Filming location: Edinburgh, UK

Asana and Pranayama

Yoga is for body, mind, and consciousness, aiming for comfort, health, and balance. The essence is to feel comfortable and happy, not to compete or force the body. The yoga mat itself is called an āsana, meaning a seat or a comfortable posture. Health is foundational; without it, everything is nothing. Breath is life, and prāṇa is the cosmic energy distinct from oxygen, flowing through the nerves. The body has 72,000 nerves, with three central channels—Iḍā, Piṅgalā, and Suṣumnā—vital for receiving this energy. Hatha Yoga balances the lunar and solar energies within these channels. Practices like Vajrāsana after eating aid digestion by calming the nervous system. Prāṇāyāma cleanses and sustains life, as breath is more crucial than food or water. Ultimately, yoga is a personal tool for health and happiness, requiring self-responsibility to overcome inner obstacles like jealousy and anger. "Health is not everything, but everything is nothing without health." "Prāṇa is that energy, cosmic energy, not oxygen. Prāṇa is supplied by the Cosmic Mother free of charge."

Yoga for Body and Beyond: A Glimpse

Yoga for Body and Beyond is a science of union, harmonizing, and balancing body, mind, consciousness, and soul. Yoga means union and reunion. Its three principles are union, harmonizing, and balancing. Space is the mother’s body, consciousness the embryo within, and the third principle unites them. From a primordial wish to multiply came vibration, sound, light, and all creation. Among 8.4 million species, only human possesses intellect, requiring education. Health is foundational—physical, mental, social, spiritual health bring wholeness. Yoga's branches span from physical health to union with the infinite. Yoga exercises differ from sports; they begin with discipline, decided immediately, not postponed. Discipline is anuśāsanam: decide now, not tomorrow. Good health relies on environment, positive thinking, and proper nourishment through organic, vegetarian food when possible. Breath is life: inhalation at birth, exhalation at death; slow breathing prolongs life. Control breath through Prāṇāyāma to harmonize all bodily systems. Practice sequence: body warming, stretching, postures, then breath work, then relaxation and meditation. Sleep is divine relaxation; the mind guides the body, so mental balance is crucial. Slow down activity to reduce tension and enhance joy. Master waking, dreaming, and sleeping states to move beyond body to consciousness. "Yoga begins with discipline." "Mother Earth has enough for our need, but not for our greed." Filming location: Edinburgh, United Kingdom

The path of the human

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

Value of the human

Self-inquiry begins by asking "how am I" before asking "who am I." Theory is insufficient without practice. The human intellect is a powerful tool requiring proper education. This essential human education comes primarily from parents, shaping one's nature for life. Humans are born as protectors, meant to foster peace, harmony, and understanding. True human qualities are kindness, humbleness, forgiveness, and compassion. Helping others does not diminish one's wealth; giving is a gain. Greed creates fear and isolation, whereas social education through family prevents suffering and conflict. Meditation repairs a lack of social understanding by turning inquiry inward to examine one's actions and nature. The ultimate realization is unity with the divine light present in all. "Helping hands have more value than folded hands." "The thread of love is very fragile, very gentle. Do not break it with a little misunderstanding."

Self-inquiry meditation

Self-enquiry meditation involves two steps. First, ask "How am I?" to examine your qualities and character. Second, ask "Who am I?" to understand you are not the body, breath, mind, or intellect. Do not hide from this inquiry, for you and the divine know your inner state. Open your heart and view to these realities within. Sit comfortably, withdraw from the external world, and be aware of your being. Consciousness can expand instantly beyond imagination. Unfulfilled desires and unfinished life chapters lie dormant within. These unresolved matters can be dissolved through wisdom, which is the next step beyond initial inquiry. "How am I?" "Who am I?"

Sri Alakh Puriji and Kalidas

Our lineage is rooted in Śiva, connecting us through stories that convey spiritual truths. Every saint has a lineage. Our seat traces back to the Himalayas and the kingdom of Alak Purī. A queen vowed her children would attain liberation. She taught her last son, Alarka, both kingship and spiritual knowledge. Before departing for the forest, she gave him a ring inscribed with the message: "This will not remain." This teaches that all conditions, joy or sorrow, are transient. Another story tells of the poet Kālidāsa. A shepherd, through a clever ruse, married a learned princess. Her kick awakened his latent wisdom. He became a great scholar, devoted to the Divine Mother Kālī, and wrote profound works. His poem Meghadūta involves a messenger using clouds to send words to his wife. Kubera, the treasurer, dwelled in Alakpurī. A servant, cursed to separation, sent messages via clouds. Our paramparā flows from these Himalayan roots: Alakpurījī, Devpurījī, Mahāprabhujī, and forward. We are united in this divinity. "This will not remain." "Without Brahma and Māyā, nothing can happen." Filming location: London, UK

The One God and the Boat of Satsang

There is only one God, and Satsang is the boat to cross the ocean of ignorance. Our soul travels instantly after death, guided by karma, but our mantra is a light. We seek God in many places, but God is one, omnipresent, like space without duality. Everything we seek—joy, devotion, bliss—is already within us, not outside. Daily life and meditation should turn us inward. Time is fleeting; a lost day never returns. Therefore, regular Satsang—gathering in truth—is essential. It is the true path and the boat for liberation, guiding the soul even after death. Physical practices have an end, but Satsang continues forever, leading to the divine abode. Do not miss it. "God is everywhere. And in Sanātana Dharma, we respect that all is one." "Satsang is the boat to cross the ocean of ignorance." Filming location: Vienna, Austria

Different branches of the truth

Truth requires discernment to avoid harm. A truthful statement that causes injury is not the highest truth. One must find a middle path. A sage, asked by a hunter where a deer fled, faced a dilemma: truth leads to killing, a lie to sin. He engaged the hunter with mantra and food, transforming him without falsehood. Truth is protected by wisdom. Another tale warns of a ghost on a path. Travelers ignore a sage's warning, find gold, and are destroyed by their own greed. The ghost was metaphorically the illusion of desire. Truth is knowing reality from unreality. Discernment separates nectar from poison. The world is transient; only Brahman is real. Speak truth and keep your word. "Who saw cannot speak, and who speaks cannot see." "Brahman is truth; the world is unreal." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Technology makes people lonely

Rāja Yoga reveals the distinction between a king and a saint. A king is adored only in his kingdom, but a saint is revered everywhere. Claiming kingship without others' acknowledgment holds no reality. Thus, first become king of yourself by mastering your body and mind. This inner rule requires feeling pleasant within, whether eyes open or closed. Negative thoughts cause discomfort; think instead, "I am bliss." A Rāja Yogī avoids hiṃsā against oneself, including the sin of suicide. Human life is given by God to serve creation, not for despair. Everyone comes and goes alone, so maintain inner happiness. The misuse of love for individuals leads to suffering and separation. God is not emotion; true love is universal and equal for all. Technology has separated humans; rebuilding family and community is vital. Walk the path of truth with discernment to protect against untruth. The master and disciple story illustrates complete trust in the guru. The guru resolved karmic revenge by taking blood without the disciple's fear. The disciple's trust allowed the guru to act, ending multi-life conflict. Such trust dissolves enmities and brings freedom. "The king is worshipped in his kingdom, but a Gurudeva is worshipped in the entire world." "Why should I be afraid? When Gurudeva, you protect me, I have given my life into your hands." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Remain with one Parampara

The discipline of Raja Yoga is the path of light. Raja Yoga is discipline from the first step to beyond death. The Vajranāḍī runs from the feet to the crown, grounding the body like a lightning rod. When the soul exits, it departs with immense speed, like a rising flame. Funeral rites do not reach it; the dark realm is below, and the light flies toward the sun. This is Prakāś, light merging into light. Practice one point of light. Remain in one paramparā, without wandering. Without a guide, the soul drifts among stars, loses all direction, and falls into darkness. The master tests devotion with impossible commands. A true disciple cannot hide any act from the divine witness. The pigeon story shows: one saw physical hiding, the other saw God’s all-seeing eye, and no eye can be tied. Old satsaṅgs gathered silently, under moon or stars, with a single tānpurā, no electricity. Bodhānandajī’s voice drew crowds yet disturbed no sleep. The master cares for camels carrying seekers, ensuring all are fed. Bhaktas are like peanuts, hidden underground. The master pulls them out directly to Brahma Loka. Discipline holds even in the astral body. When light is gone, people are frightened; but the soul must seek its own light. The gentle satsaṅg was joy without noise. "Atha Yoga Anuśāsanam. Yoga begins with the discipline." "When the soul is departing, this dark realm is down, and the light is going towards the sun." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Follow the Dharma

Rāja Yoga is the path of living with kingly consciousness, founded upon strict ethical conduct and the immutable law of karma. The first preparation is mastering the ten principles of yama and niyama. Ahiṃsā, or non-violence, is paramount. A story illustrates karma's precise mechanism: a priest was condemned for a crime he did not commit due to a minor act of cruelty in a past life. His devotional service had mostly cleansed the sin, and the astrological time for punishment had passed, so he was freed. This shows karma spares no one and follows across lifetimes. Śiva clarified he does not sanction wrongful resolves made in his temple; they are the individual's own imagination. Thus, a ruler is always accountable for the state of the realm, just as parents are for a child. After perfecting ethical conduct, one practices āsana and prāṇāyāma for health, then meditation for proper thought and energy, culminating in Rāja Samādhi. Karma is of two types: selfish action for necessary existence and selfless action. Human dharma means, above all, not to kill. Wealth is a means for caring for family and guests, not for greed. We carry our karma like a rucksack; it cannot be discarded. The worst karma is to harm others or speak negatively. The mind's stains from many lives are difficult to remove. We seek the nectar of immortality that burns away desires and bestows true dispassion. "Bāndhī muṭhī āyā, khulī haṭh jāyegā. You came into this world with a closed fist, bringing something, but you will leave with open palms, taking nothing." "Prakaṭ bhaye Gurudev, param upakārī... The supreme benefactor, Gurudev, appeared and cut this heavy net." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Social education

Rāja Yoga's foundation is perfect social education, beginning with non-violence. This education consists of spiritual, ethical, and moral principles. Without it, one harms others through harsh speech and loses friends. A socially educated person is kind and humble, offering a seat to an elderly traveler. This quality is lifelong for a yogi, not temporary politeness. All yogis must be without ego. Humility attracts respect and glory, while ego drives divine knowledge away. The greater one is, the humbler one should be. Wisdom increases humility and kindness. This is yoga in daily life. Non-violence is the highest principle and the first step in Yama and Niyama. One cannot proceed without mastering it. A dilemma arises when truth or falsehood both cause violence. Only a Raja Yogi's discrimination can resolve such a righteous dilemma. "Lagutā se prabhutā mile. The more humble you are, the more respect and glory you receive." "Ahiṃsā paramo dharma—non-violence is the highest principle."

Don't share your divine experiences with all

Rāja Yoga begins with trust and servitude. The Rāja must trust all and trust none. A politician taught his son the first lesson by telling him to jump from a height. The son broke his limbs. The lesson: trust no one, not even a father. That is politics. That is Rāja Yoga. Do not tell secrets until someone is completely known. Trust is not necessary. Disbelief in the master's words is failure to trust. Openness about spiritual experiences causes loss. A dog lost its bread by trying to seize a reflection. Your practices and divine experiences are hard-won. Do not display them. Wait; do not claim holiness. Avoid bad company to protect spirituality. Gain only through service, not authority. God does not grant siddhis to those who claim equality. A true disciple remains a servant. One serves the master by serving the servant. The disciple requests only eternal service, nothing more. Protection lies in surrender to Gurudeva. "First lesson: don't trust anyone, even your father. That is politics." "Please give me: if I am born again, wherever You are, always let me be in Your service." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Ahimsa is the highest principle

Rāja Yoga connects one to the kingly principle, which is governance without abuse. Nature provides for need, not greed. A true ruler possesses yogic knowledge. Harmony in marriage reflects this unity, where husband and wife share one opinion and support each other as one soul. A story illustrates this: a king, distraught after war, renounced his throne for ascetic practice in the Himalayas. His queen, through dedicated spiritual practice, gained the siddhi to travel in astral form. She found him and, manifesting as a guru, guided him back to his royal duties and their reunited life. This demonstrates that Rāja Yoga requires inner and outer discipline. The first principle is Yama, restraint from external temptations, and Niyama, inner control. Non-violence, Ahiṃsā, is essential but complex, as life inevitably involves harm. One must seek forgiveness through prayer, mantra, and humble devotion. Bhakti is paramount in this age. Purify action, speech, and thought. Do not create negative karma or harbor negativity toward parents or master. Devotion, not intellect, is the path. "Mother Nature is enough for our need, not for our greed." "If husband and wife have the same opinion, they have the kingdom in heaven." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Healthy nourishment

Nutrition must be understood from a holistic perspective beyond mere physical components. Four essential qualities define proper nourishment: the energetic and vitamin content, the individual quantity consumed, the food's inherent vitality, and the spiritual surroundings of the meal, such as prayer. The common view focuses only on vitamins and minerals, neglecting mental and psychic needs. The example of those living on prāṇa demonstrates that most energy does not come from food. The body can transform environmental energy directly. Therefore, one needs less food and more prāṇa. Individualization is key; eat only what the body signals it needs. This turns eating into a tool for self-knowledge. Mindful eating, concentrating solely on the food and its journey, allows the body to signal satiety accurately. Quality is vital; reduce animal products significantly for health and environmental reasons. Process foods properly, like soaking lentils, to enhance vitality and remove antinutrients. Rely on your body's perception to navigate modern food complexities, as it is the most reliable guide. "What prevents understanding of nutrition is the angle of perspective from which we look at food." "God gave us the nutrition and food only to observe ourselves, to get to know ourselves." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Humans must have discipline

Rāja Yoga is the yoga of discipline. Patañjali states: “Atha Yogānuśāsanam.” Anuśāsanam means discipline, and atha means now—begin at once. Nature grows disciplined; humans often act against human dharma. At Kedarnath, when disrespect and corruption spread, Śiva closed his eyes and Gaṅgā came as a flood. A rock stopped before the temple, shielding the Jyotirliṅga, while the waters destroyed all built with polluted intellect. Discipline controls anger, hate, and jealousy. Yama and Niyama are the ten essential rules to follow lifelong. Without them, yoga cannot succeed. God grants automatic prāṇāyāma and, in time, eternal samādhi. Rāja Yoga fosters self-confidence, self-awareness, and a bright intellect, so a Rājayogī is ever happy. The word is Brahman—short names like Rāma carry great power. Discipline applies to eating, cooking, cleaning, and all daily acts. A yoga teacher must know Rāja Yoga and study Patañjali’s sūtras. “Atha Yogānuśāsanam. Anuśāsanam means discipline. Atha means now—begin from the point where you have forgotten.” “Yama and Niyama are to be followed lifelong; if we do not follow them, then yoga will not be successful.” Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

You are the king

Yoga is a mighty tree of oneness. Jñāna Yoga is its branches, the beauty of non-dual knowledge. Rāja Yoga is the trunk, the strength and discipline of mastery. Bhakti Yoga is the humble devotion of the branches, offering shelter and service. Karma Yoga is the roots, the selfless action that supports and nourishes the whole. The tree is the organization, the body, the spiritual company. Its greatest danger is internal decay. When its own members—like wood becoming an axe handle—join with a destructive force, they provide the strength for its fall. A Rāja Yogī must be eternally alert, observing with inner and outer eyes to maintain the health of the entire system. The king is the inner Self, governing the kingdom of the body and mind through discipline. All yogas are one. "Jñāna Yoga is the beauty of the branches. Rāja Yoga is the strength of the trunk of the tree." "Unfortunately, my own people joined with the axe as a handle, and they gave the strength to cut my soul." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Women can bring peace

The four yogic paths are interdependent, each requiring the others for fulfillment. Karma Yoga needs the knowledge of Jñāna, the devotion of Bhakti, and the discipline of Rāja. Bhakti Yoga requires the action of Karma, the understanding of Jñāna, and the structure of Rāja. These paths are united like the elements in a body. True discipline, or Rāja Yoga, means following the Guru's word without deviation. In this age, many seek blessings without discipline, believing a mantra is sufficient. This is a mistake. To attain self-realization, one must obey the Master's instructions completely. A story illustrates this: a disciple ignored his guru's specific warning and, by claiming ownership of a thief's shoes, was condemned to hang. The guru's word is paramount; its value is often understood only in hindsight. Holy scriptures constitute this essential guidance. "Karma Yoga needs Bhakti Yoga. Karma Yoga needs Jñāna Yoga. And Karma Yoga also needs Rāja Yoga." "If you truly wish to achieve ātmā jñāna, self-realization, liberation, immortality, divinity, and saintliness, then you must follow what the Master says." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Relationships between brothers and sisters

Rakṣā Bandhan celebrates the sacred bond of brotherhood and sisterhood. This festival reminds us of our fundamental relationships. It is a call to revive the pure, unconditional connections that form society's foundation. The bond between brother and sister exemplifies a love deeper than mere emotion, rooted in protection and promise. True relationships are soul to soul, not based on status or intellect. Brotherhood fosters peace through kindness, respect, and forgiveness, not just words. Cultivating such bonds without condition is the essence of this observance. It is a step toward universal harmony. "Don’t always repeat love, love, love. Respect is love. Protection is love. Kindness is love." "The ancient festivals were not just any festivals; they were there for us to remember in our hearts what bonds, relationships, and what we have promised." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Anusthan, sadhana and upasana

Anuṣṭhāna is a disciplined practice leading to freedom. Initially, it can seem difficult, requiring one to sit and repeat mantra all day. Yet it is a great blessing, a form of heaven where everything is done for you, allowing you to simply be with yourself. The key is to love your practice; if it feels like suffering, progress is hindered. Enjoying the practice, as one enjoys learning an instrument, enables significant steps. This practice offers a vital detoxification from constant digital engagement and societal noise. It is a real holiday, a chance to be alone in nature and connect deeply within. This inner connection creates the opportunity to truly understand spiritual teachings. Sādhanā is the practice and the means utilized within it, encompassing all spiritual effort. "Try to be in Ekāntavāsa. Ekānta is a place where you are alone, with no disturbances." "Tan means expand, and tra means liberation. Expand thy consciousness until thou comest to liberation." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Learn the original Sanskrit names

Preserving the original Sanskrit terminology is essential for maintaining the integrity of yoga's wisdom. Translating or changing these names alters their meaning and leads to the loss of the tradition. Every āsana, kriyā, and technique must be known by its Sanskrit name. For instance, Paścimottānāsana describes the stretching of the back; a translated name loses this specific meaning. Similarly, prāṇāyāma consists of three components: pūrak (inhalation), rechak (exhalation), and kumbhak (retention). Specific techniques like Chandra Bhedan or Nāḍī Śodhana apply these components for particular effects, such as calming the mind by balancing the lunar energy channel. Understanding the precise definitions, benefits, and precautions for each term is the duty of a practitioner and teacher. This knowledge prevents confusion and ensures the correct application of yoga's profound science. "It sounds good if you learn Sanskrit words. Otherwise, when you change the name, the meaning changes completely." "Prāṇāyāma is only three things... Pūrak, Rechak, and Kumbhak." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Mana Saba Khoyo Re

The mind is lost in bad company. The mind loses everything through negative association, abandoning the Guru's shelter and creating obstacles in devotion. Worldly life is a dream-like illusion that distracts and creates forgetfulness. Desire is an unquenchable thirst, leading one endlessly like a mirage. True refuge is found in the Satguru and authentic satsang, which are rare. Do not be confused by sensory temptations or false dreams of guidance. Wake from spiritual sleep. Through satsang, the soul awakens and gains liberation. Do not turn away from the Guru's word, for that path leads to the loss of meditation, devotion, and all good deeds. "Je saṁsāra śvapnikī māyā dek bhul man mohe. This saṁsāra is an illusion of the dream." "Vise ras mṛg tṛṣṇā pānī. In this desire of thirst, your thirst will never be quenched." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Vishwaguruji's Birthday

The spiritual path requires surrender to the Guru and daily practice to receive and transmit divine light. Success comes only through the Guru's grace, not personal effort. Disciples share experiences of being called to serve, such as teaching yoga in new countries, which initially provokes fear. By following the Guru's instruction, fear dissolves and the work unfolds with support. The aim is spiritual development through consistent sādhanā, leading to self-realization and the future establishment of a golden age. The Guru's love and wisdom provide the only necessary guidance and shelter on the narrow path. "Without Gurudev, whatever we do, there is no success. The success comes from Gurudev." "If you have an honest wish, then you can always pray to Gurudev, and this thing is becoming a reality." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Learn the language of yoga

Good morning. Hari Om. Today is the birthday anniversary of our Master. A symbolic flower garland and shawl are offered. Dakṣiṇā comes from all disciples. Prince Alfred reminded not to ask what the Master can do for us, but what we can do for the Master. We should truly open our hearts and give the love the Master needs and deserves. Kṛṣṇānand said we cannot give anything, because whatever we give is only returning what we have already received. The birthday is a date of hope, love, and possibility. We pass on the love and spread the knowledge. The children thanked for protecting birds, butterflies, bees, and cows. They thanked for the talāb, the school, the fire brigade, and protecting earth. Language, especially Sanskrit, carries scientific effect and knowledge. Learning Sanskrit brings clarity in spirituality and yoga. The Government supports distance learning. Embassies offer yoga teacher courses. Yoga for Body and Beyond is the slogan; yoga is a path to non-violence and peace. Through meditation and relaxation, yoga gives immense energy and intuition. Heart connects to heart beyond differences, bringing peace in this yuga. Blessings in the name of Alakhpurījī and the Siddha Pīṭha Paramparā. “Don’t ask what the Svāmī can do for you; ask what you can do for the Svāmī. The least we can do is to truly open our hearts and give him the love he needs and deserves.” “We cannot give anything, because whatever we give is only returning what we have already received from him. Svāmījī’s birthday is a date of hope, love, and possibility.” Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The best medicine for a human is a human

Inner social education is about respect, awareness, and karma yoga. Respect originates within, through physical and mental discipline. One must keep dress and hair clean to be pleasant for others. To respect is to earn respect. Inner engineering means aligning actions with one’s mission without harming others. Before any action, consider its form, potential fruits, and let discernment guide. The process involves intellect, ambition, soul, awareness, mind, emotion, and senses. Awareness must be alert, not merely knowing but being conscious. The mind urges but lacks responsibility; emotion is transient. Every action, including mental, creates karma and returns. The four instruments of action are body, mind, speech, and social power or wealth. Through these, consequences inescapably follow. A yoga teacher with inner clarity can uplift the depressed through kind words and understanding. The world is illusory and fleeting; remember kindness while relationships last. Keeping one’s word is vital; breaking promises leads to wandering. Karma yoga involves selfless action without expectation of gratitude. True yoga succeeds through skillful, selfless work. "Whatever I do, if it hurts someone, then it’s not good." "The best medicine for the human is the human, to understand others." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Prakrti - The mother nature

A remedy for joint health and the duty of a teacher to connect with nature. A yearly treatment for joints involves a specific food preparation. Combine roasted fenugreek and whole wheat flour with ghee, almonds, jaggery, and spices to form laddūs. Consume one each morning for about a month during the cold season, avoiding other oils and specific foods like tomatoes, yogurt, and sour fruits. This regimen strengthens knees, back, and joints, and is beneficial post-childbirth. Nature provides incomparable peace and is essential for practice. A teacher must guide students into natural settings for silent retreats, fostering harmony and equal vision. Avoid gossip and personal complaints; create an atmosphere where all feel respected and leave happy. Like a tree, offer shelter and sustenance without retaliation, serving selflessly. "Eat one laddū every morning... do not consume any other kind of oil." "Oh my mind, be like a tree... I endure their nastiness. I give them my fruit instead of a stone." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Knowledge is given to give further

True knowledge must be shared, or it is lost. There is only one knowledge with many branches. The best knowledge supports God's original creation, not manipulations that damage the planet. Man-made techniques create dependency, unlike God's perfect gifts given freely. Scriptures preserve knowledge, though some texts, like the Bhagavad Gītā, resist manipulation. The original knowledge is transmitted verbally from master to disciple; if unused, it is forgotten. True dharma is the eternal principle, sanātana dharma, which is harmony with nature. This knowledge is Ātmā Jñāna, knowledge of the Self. It requires slow practice and discipline, not quick attainment. One must give good knowledge further; this is a pious act. Do not spread what you do not truly know. The disciple is nourished by the master's word as by milk. Retain and share correct knowledge patiently. "Knowledge is meant to be shared. If you do not give it, it will be lost." "True dharma is sanātana dharma, the eternal principle... live in harmony with nature. If you go against nature, nature will go against you." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The Principles and Practice of Yoga in Daily Life

The principle of yoga is to achieve harmony of body, mind, and soul through systematic practice in daily life. This is not a temporary emotional state but a disciplined path from basic to advanced understanding. Perfection comes only through relentless practice, as illustrated by ancient stories and the potter molding clay. The physical system balances the elemental forces within the body—earth, water, fire, air, and space—through gentle, precise exercises. Scientific research validates the effectiveness of this method, particularly in postures like Bhujaṅgāsana when performed with correct timing. The approach is simple yet profoundly effective, emphasizing that diligent practice, not force, trains and strengthens the body and mind. "Abhyāsa, Abhyāsa, O Kuntī Putra, Abhyāsa, Abhyāsa. Practice, practice, O son of Kuntī, practice, practice." "Simple is more effective, especially for old people." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

How we pollute our energy

The system of Yoga in Daily Life is a science of body, mind, and soul for holistic health. It spans all life stages and conditions. Teaching yoga requires awareness that students entrust their whole being. Instructions shape their consciousness and direction. Consciousness is a light containing awareness. The mind is temporary, functioning through resolution and dissolution. The body, made of five elements, holds the soul like a jewel in a basket. Impurities from diet, conduct, and vibrations veil the inner self. Without health, nothing exists; yoga balances body, mind, and concentration. Prana, water, and elements sustain life. Negative influences fill the basket with garbage, obscuring the soul. One must not run from problems. The light of the Master's wisdom is necessary. Book learning alone creates confusion. Two and a half alphabets of love bring true wisdom. Clear consciousness and renunciation lead to the kingdom of the Lord. Peace and bliss are the result of satsaṅg. "Without Gurudeva, we cannot be successful. We can do thousands of things, but you cannot cross the ocean of ignorance." "While reading such books, you have lost ages and ages. None of them became a wise one. If you read two and a half alphabets of love, that one will become the great wise one." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

In honor of Sri Devpuriji's Mahasamadhi

The true guru is one, and the sacred lineage leads to the abode of Alag Purī. In our renunciation, there is no sorrow; a divine soul merges with Brahman. I have traveled the world and spoken everywhere by grace alone. The magic for awakening in any gathering comes from mental worship at the dhūnī, surrendering all speech to the divine within. The wife and husband are one support, and unity in the home brings happiness and peace. My quest was to find Alag Purī. Our tradition begins from Kailāsa with Dev Purī Jī. Between Badrināth and Kedarnāth is a sacred Himalayan region. Beyond lies Alag Purī, a kingdom described in scriptures. I journeyed there with effort, obtaining permissions and visiting the last village of India. We reached a cave associated with Alag Purī Jī, where a profound experience occurred during ārtī. Evidence for this abode is found in texts like the Meghadūta. This is the lineage I have received. "In our sannyāsa, after sixteen days there is a bāṇḍārā, because only those who possess the sixteen vidyās and sixteen siddhis go to Brahma-loka." "The guru, Gurudev, never truly departs; even if he leaves the body, what does it matter? They have given the mantra, it is with you." Filming location: Rajasthan, India

Vishwaguruji in Khatu

Archive 20160729 17 edited Musical recording.

Where to find God

The path to divine realization is opened not by intellectual knowledge but by pure devotion and sacrifice. Peace and bliss are attained through satsaṅg. One enters the kingdom of God through the gate of sacrifice, which for a seeker means abandoning bad habits and taking the divine name. A story illustrates this: two brothers, one highly educated but unhappy, the other an uneducated, innocent devotee of Śiva living simply in a forest. The educated brother, pitying the younger, teaches him a Śiva mantra. Later, the younger brother, having forgotten half the mantra, walks on water to ask for it again. The elder brother then realizes the younger's perfection comes from his pure heart and devotion, not ritual knowledge. God resides within the heart. Another tale tells of children asked where God is; one answers that God is everywhere, demonstrating that devotion requires not scholarship but pure love and faith. Doubt and a fraudulent heart obstruct the divine. The thread of love and devotion to the Guru is delicate and must never be broken, for Guru's grace is the ultimate means to liberation. "Enter the kingdom of the Lord through the gate of sacrifice." "Without bhakti, you cannot see God."

Program from India

The supreme power of devotion and the Guru's grace is the only true refuge. Without chanting the divine name, life is wasted. Faith is the greatest of all. The heart must be generous to give and nurture devotion; one cannot be half-hearted or stingy. Clinging to the Guru's feet is the path sung in the Vedas and Purāṇas. Immortality is found through the Guru's knowledge. When true detachment arises, the mind curdles and no longer clings to worldly affections. The Guru's grace can instantly transport the subtle body to save a devoted disciple. A pure heart, free of fault and sorrow, will see the divine directly. "Without chanting the Hari nāma, do not waste your time." "Faith—faith is the greatest of all, that is it." Filming location: India

Eat for living

The Power of Prāṇa: Vital Energy and Spiritual Freedom. Natural living is lost, and with it vital prāṇa. Forest tribes survive days without food, stay ready to run, while city people weaken. City animals share this depletion. Artificial food and supplements poison the inner system. Natural grains, leaves, and spring water supply all needs. Fasting regenerates, consumes unnecessary matter, builds immunity, and invites prāṇa. Two days without food cause no death. Eat 25%, drink 25%, leave 25% for air. Skip dinner to wake early and meditate well. Junk food and reheated meals block prāṇa. Alcohol is dead energy, moving opposite. Prāṇa is life, the Lord of prāṇas is Prāṇ Nāth. Spirituality goes beyond limited heavens into oneness. Yoga is for body and beyond. Practice āsanas, prāṇāyāma, and meditation with discipline. "Do we live for eating, or do we eat for living?" "If you do not eat for two days, you will become fresh and healthy. Your own body will consume everything that is not necessary." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

Ujjayi Pranayam

Ujjāyī Prāṇāyāma is a meditation technique that leads to sahaja samādhi and self-inquiry. The practice involves inhaling through both nostrils and exhaling through the mouth slowly. Apply ujjāyī mudrā by pressing the chin toward the chest. Breathe deeply, aware of the breath ascending and descending between the navel and the eyebrow center. Feel fresh cool air on inhalation from Ājñā Cakra to Maṇipūra, and warm air on the lower lip during exhalation. This prāṇāyāma strengthens organs, supplies maximum oxygen, and brings physical health. It calms the vṛttis, making the mind peaceful. The body is like a vessel; the mind is like water within. If the vessel is steady, the mind becomes steady. Mastering the body means mastering the mind. The practice leads to sahaja samādhi, a temporary spontaneous absorption. It deepens one within, feeling one with the self. It is a technique for self-inquiry, ātmā anubhūti. It also develops willpower through saṅkalpa. One should remember the saṅkalpa and pray for protection of the spiritual path. The practice includes relaxing the body, no movement, and normalizing breath after deep cycles. Ultimately, it leads to meditation on the self and peace for all creation. "This kind of prāṇāyāma leads us to sahaja samādhi, spontaneous coming to the samādhi that is temporary." "The body is like a vessel, like a pot. And the mind is like water. If the pot is moving, the water is also moving. If the pot is steady, then the mind is also steady." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

Devas and Asuras

The path of prāṇa is the inner churning to reach the nectar within. Prāṇāyāma consists of inhalation, exhalation, and retention; these three occur naturally in everyone. Specific breath techniques produce distinct effects on body, mind, emotion, intellect, and consciousness. The myth of ocean churning is a metaphor: the ocean is existence and consciousness. The spinal column is the mountain; kuṇḍalinī is the snake. Negative and positive qualities are the asuras and devas within, fighting through overthinking. This churning produces nectar, which is immortality located in the Bindu Cakra. Āyurveda originated from this churning, brought by Dhanvantari, an incarnation of Viṣṇu. Viṣṇu later appeared as Mohinī to distribute the nectar, using illusion to give true nectar to devas and a deceptive drink to asuras. One asura sneaked true nectar, was cut in two, and became Rāhu and Ketu. Rāhu vowed to disrupt auspicious events, so propitiation is necessary at gatherings. The nectar is within every being. Through Kriyā, balance is achieved in cakras and prāṇa. Prāṇa leads to Brahmaloka, which is pure energy. Killing or suicide brings bad karma and suffering. The divine is found within through unconditional surrender and devotion. Inner churning awakens good qualities and leads to liberation. “O my friend, what you are searching for outside, you are me. I am within you. My hut is outside the city, but my dwelling is in your breath.” “If you search for me, I will meet you at once; in a single second you will see me.” Filming location: Vép, Hungary

Do not change your Gurudev

The ultimate achievement depends solely on the Guru's grace. All spiritual practices are secondary to this divine grace. Even divine incarnations honored their gurus. The devotee must approach the divine with the helplessness of a crying infant to receive nourishment. Intellect alone is insufficient; it is like an empty drum. Surrender completely to one master. The path is so narrow that the seeker and the guide must become one. Liberation is found only through this singular devotion. "Liberation's root is the Guru's grace." "If you do not pray to God with the heart, even God will not fulfill and feed you with that knowledge." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

Juga Juga Jivo - Gurupurnima 2016

JugaJugaJivoGP2016 Musical recording.

The Lamp of Knowledge and the Duty of the Household

The householder's duty is to cultivate a pure home through discipline, education, and rejecting vice to secure the family's spiritual future. A long struggle shaped a mindset of distrusting our own voice while overvaluing foreign words. True spiritual attainment comes not from lineage but from personal foundation in knowledge, inquiry, and practice, blessed by the Guru. You must resolve to keep the home free from intoxicants and impure foods like meat, tobacco, and eggs, for these corrupt the environment and damage your children's destiny. Do not give children tea, as it weakens digestion; provide nourishing food like sesame and ghee to energize the mind for study. Parents are sacred; their duty is to nurture the child's intellect with education and culture from within the home. Perform daily disciplines: offer salutations, recite mantras, and maintain customs. Honest work and diligent effort are the basis for livelihood. Embrace your culture fully; do not neglect its practices. "Provide good food to the children, give them a good education." "Parents are not just ordinary; they are revered."