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The Anāhata Cakra is the heart's divine sky, the principle of the limitless self within. The self is like the sky, divine and within, yet perceived as separate, creating duality where reality disappears. The heart unites where the dividing intellect creates mental pollution. Its twelve petals open during the Brahmamuhūrta before sunrise, awakening qualities in consciousness. The first petal is joy, then peace, followed by kindness. Messages from the heart bring peace; from the brain, war. Development requires both heart and discerning intellect. Love here is divine, uniting and liberating, beyond temporary attachments. It brings harmony, while its absence brings conflict from liking and disliking. Clarity discerns the unchanging reality of the immortal self. Compassion and understanding for others' needs follow, leading to forgiveness that forgets grievances. This heart is boundless, the residence of the divine, culminating in bliss. "Where there is duality, reality disappears. And when duality disappears, unity appears." "Messages from the heart bring peace. Messages from the brain bring war." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The human journey is from mental turbulence to the heart's peace. The world is turbulent because people's minds and hearts are turbulent. Money is not a true loss; character lost is everything lost. Human life is the most precious diamond, given not for begging but for protection and Self-knowledge. People suffer because they are extroverted, chasing impermanent things. Remember you are human; this awareness protects from mistakes. The mission is to serve, help, protect, and attain liberation from rebirth. The soul is individual, but the Ātmā is universal; all creatures are one's own Self. Follow the four pillars: Dharma, your duty; Artha, sustenance; Kāma, righteous action; and Mokṣa, liberation. Education is missing, leading to distraction. Practice yoga always to regain direction. The problem is within; be the change you wish to see. The Anāhata Chakra is the heart center. The Ātmā, the Self, is felt there. When awakened, it bestows qualities like peace, love, and forgiveness. Its shadow brings the opposite. Seek the Self within. "Money is lost, nothing is lost. Health is lost, something is lost. But if the character is lost, everything is lost." "Be the change that you want to see in others." Filming location: Slovenia

Yoga is the balance and union between individual consciousness and cosmic consciousness, creating harmony. This union is the resonance of OM, the primal sound from which all creation emerges. The human body is a microcosm of this universal principle, composed of five elements and governed by a network of 72,000 energy channels. The central channel, Suṣumnā, is flanked by Iḍā and Piṅgalā, which must be balanced. The purpose of human life is self-realization, which requires cultivating divine qualities over animalistic ones. The heart center, Anāhata Cakra, is the seat of unconditional love and spiritual devotion. Its awakening grants artistic talent and the power of positive intention. Purification of the energy centers, through practices like mantra repetition, leads toward liberation from the cycle of karma and destiny. "Where the balance takes place, there is harmony. And therefore, where there is yoga, there is harmony." "The Anāhata Cakra is the center of devotion, the center of love—the love of a mother and the love of a devotee. These are two everlasting loves." Filming locations: Zagreb, Croatia.

The awakened Anāhata Chakra fulfills wishes, demanding wisdom in their use. Your heart center, when awakened, grants your desires. This power requires caution, as thought manifests reality. A traveler in a desert found a Kalpavṛkṣa, a wish-fulfilling tree. Sitting under it, his every thought materialized: food, water, a bed. Yet, his fearful thought of a ghost created one, which then killed him. Human life itself is this tree. Your own thinking, especially negative thoughts, can destroy you. Awakening the Anāhata strengthens your Saṅkalpa Śakti, your willpower. However, this must be guided by the Āgyā Chakra, the intellect's seat, for discernment. Without this balance, you risk severe problems. Purify desires before awakening the heart. Avoid negative habits and societies that lead astray, like mistaking drugs for divine consciousness. The power is immense, but intellect must direct it to ensure wishes yield positive, not destructive, fruits. "It is your own thinking that kills you." "You must know what it is that you are going to do, and what fruits will come." Filming location: Umag, Croatia

The awakening of contentment arises from purifying the heart chakra through practical yoga techniques. All phenomena contain three principles: resonance, light, and energy. When the Anāhata Chakra becomes pure, these three unite and material perception dissolves, revealing divine consciousness and unconditional compassion. This shift liberates one from karma. The initial awakening is Param Ānanda, supreme bliss, felt as subtle joy in the body. This bliss awakens inner resonance and the light of wisdom, leading to Śāntoṣa, the wealth of contentment. With contentment, one feels no lack; all external wealth becomes like dust. Happiness is needing nothing. The inner treasure of love and wisdom is already within; you are rich. A meditation technique purifies the body and awakens this state. Practice eleven cycles of Aśvinī Mudrā, then focus on ascending and descending breath, bodily expansion and contraction, inhaling cosmic light, and exhaling toxins. Finally, hold the body motionless and coordinate breath with the heart, using the mantra OM SO HAṂ to realize your divine essence. "When the Śāntoṣa appears in the heart, then automatically your partner will share this Śāntoṣa with you." "You cannot buy happiness, you cannot buy love, you cannot buy wisdom. Everything is within you." Filming location: Prague, Czech Republic

Yoga is the principle that balances, harmonizes, and unites space and consciousness. Its author is Lord Śiva, who manifested from the cosmic sound Oṁ and bestowed this divine science. This living tradition is transmitted from master to disciple, for theory is nothing without practice. The human body is a microcosm of the universe, containing 72,000 channels for cosmic energy, with three main governing channels: Iḍā, Piṅgalā, and Suṣumṇā. The body itself contains the four Vedic castes as different limbs, demonstrating inherent unity, not division. The Anāhata Chakra is the seat of universal love, which is without boundaries. God placed beautiful qualities like love and happiness in the heart center and negative qualities like hate in the lower Svādhiṣṭhāna Chakra. When consciousness is colored by limited, material love, it connects to the lower chakra, generating jealousy and anger. Divine love, awakened in the heart, is limitless. The awakening of Kuṇḍalinī energy through specific practices like bandhas guides consciousness through the Suṣumṇā channel, purifying it with universal love and leading to cosmic consciousness. Real yoga is a 24-hour practice of positive living, love for all creatures, and the pursuit of self-realization. "Yoga is not only physical and breath exercises. It is that principle which balances, harmonizes, and unites space and consciousness." "Love is without boundaries. That love is universal love. Not individual love. Ātmā is the universal one." Filming location: Prague, Czech Republic

Caring for the heart is the path of the Anāhata Chakra. The heart suffers from poor nourishment, lack of movement, mental imbalance, and neglected spiritual practice. Prāṇāyāma, walking, and specific āsanas support the heart. Modern dietary conceptions cannot compare to the natural wisdom of traditional living and nourishment, such as a grandmother's kitchen using remedies like Triphalā. The heart is divine and pure, with the Anāhata Chakra possessing a beautiful color that opens into blue. This chakra is a leading power supporting Self-realization. Its twelve petals represent qualities like joy, peace, and bliss. When the heart opens without fear, one feels divine and meditation is best. Buddha's practice of passive meditation led to a realization of nothingness, illustrating the play of consciousness between ignorance and knowledge. Detachment, or Vairāgya, is essential to achieve the absolute. Engage in the world without becoming stuck in its attachments. "Prāṇāyāma is the best, walking is the best. And these particular āsanas—not all—which circulate the blood circulation in a proper way." "At least once a day, our heart should open completely. That time you will feel divine, and your meditation will be the best." Filming location: Czech Republic

The Anāhata Chakra is the heart's lotus, the seat of limitless awareness beyond worldly borders. Yoga is the science of the chakras. Each chakra stores different karmic energy from past lives. People are either awake or asleep in ignorance according to their karma. Anger is a fire from ignorance; where there is knowledge, there is no anger. The heart is the temple of the spirit and the place of the soul's love. The heart is our most loyal organ, constantly working, yet we often neglect it. The Anāhata Chakra connects to the Svādhiṣṭhāna, where negative feelings can manifest as a knife in the heart. To open the heart is to be in divinity, and its sound is the soul's constant call to God. Love is a quality present in all creatures, the touch of the divine. "Anāhata means the limitless, beyond the borders of these worldly troubles." "Where there is love, there is no anger, no hate, no jealousy, no any negative feelings." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The Anāhat Chakra and the nature of translation are examined. Chakras are subtle organs guiding energy, positioned parallel to but not inside the spine. They influence specific bodily functions. To understand them, study the relevant book and chart. Translating such material is profoundly difficult, as mere word-for-word conversion fails. True translation requires three elements: the literal word meaning, the contextual feeling, and the deeper knowledge. Most translations only provide the first. Language changes meaning; understanding this prevents confusion. Mental strength, nurtured by pure nourishment and positive states, is paramount. The Anāhat Chakra is the seat of devotional absorption, where feeling expands and contracts with one's inner state. "To translate a spiritual or philosophical book, the translator requires three qualities." "Bhāva means devotion... Bhāva also means value." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The Anāhata Chakra is the center of the self and divine love. Kundalini awakening is the awakening of wisdom, happiness, contentment, and bliss, not physical symptoms which indicate psychic problems. This energy supports the ascent through the chakras. The Atma is the universal Self, already liberated and beyond karma. The individual soul, a shadow of the Atma, carries the karma of many lives. Liberation is for this soul to dissolve its bad karma and become one with the universal Atma. Self-realization means realizing your Self is one with the universal one; then karma cannot attack you as the individual is gone. Achieve this by avoiding negative thoughts, seeing all beings as your Self, and transforming negativity into divinity through love. The Anahata Chakra, when open, awakens limitless artistic intuition beyond the senses. This opening requires Bhakti, or devotion, gained only through holy company, which colors the heart with the color of God. "Awakening of the Kuṇḍalinī means awakening of the wisdom, the knowledge. When the knowledge appears, then the happiness appears." "Ātmā is itself liberated. Ātmā is above the karma, beyond the destiny, and no one can close the Ātmā." Filming location: Umag, Croatia DVD 336

Silence allows us to hear what has already been given. Everything needed for the spiritual path is present, but the constant mental chatter must be stilled to perceive it. Karma yoga trains this silence by dissolving attachment to outcomes and personal understanding. The guru may assign tasks and change instructions, leading to a point where conceptual thinking stops. One simply acts without evaluating goodness or anticipating results. This process purifies and cultivates steadfastness. Practice must also be without expectation, as seeking an experience destroys the very silence where truth is heard. The inner sound of divine love is always present, an unstruck resonance heard only in mental quiet. Enlightenment is possible for all; practicing with this conviction changes the intensity and purpose of one's entire life. Dedication means applying this awareness to every moment, making all of life part of the practice. "Good, now you’re ready to hear." "Leveling the ground means leveling the ego." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The chakras are energy centers for health, concentration, and inner peace. Activate the energy through the foot soles. Walk on bare earth or gravel daily to draw energy for the organs, thyroid, and heart. The first chakra level is from the foot soles to the ankle joint. The new moon's energy is potent for eyesight and the heart; observe it with silver. The full moon affects all life and the oceans. The soul is one, neither male nor female. The first sound is Om, from which Śiva, the self-manifested source, appears. From resonance comes light, then fire, water, and earth. Śiva is creator, protector, and liberator. Brahmā, seated on a lotus from Viṣṇu's navel, is the creator. Proper spices in daily nourishment are crucial for health and memory. "Walk on this gravel in your own room. See what happens to you in five days." "The soul is neither woman nor man. It is one." Filming location: Garrison, NY, USA

Meditation reveals your inner powers and leads to self-realization. It builds strength and immunity. The process begins with withdrawing the senses from external objects, known as pratyāhāra. Without this control, you are a victim of stress. Next is concentration, dhāraṇā, which requires discipline. These merge into meditation, dhyāna. Practice is essential; a gram of practice surpasses tons of theory. The aim is to realize God, which requires love. Worldly love is transient and brings pain. True, divine love allows you to endure all conditions. Meditation creates a protective barrier. It makes you secure from negative energies and leads to bliss. You are not the body, mind, or intellect. You are the eternal, immortal Self. Regular practice purifies your consciousness and harmonizes your entire system. "Meditation is the way to the Self." "You are Ātmā. But you have no experience of the Ātmā because you do not practice." Filming location: Kranj, Slovenia DVD 523

Āsana holds multiple meanings beyond physical postures. Your mat or blanket is your personal āsana, a seat holding your energy. Your bed or residence can also be termed an āsana. Fundamentally, āsana signifies any comfortable resting posture. It is said there are 8.4 million postures as there are creatures; major ones are adapted from nature, like the cat stretch. Every posture and movement practically influences the body's joints, muscles, and internal systems. Your heart, a faithful servant, never rests. Every āsana affects your breathing; value this breath, as a fish suffers out of water. "Whether it is plastic or any other material upon which you sit or practice your yoga exercises, this is called your āsana." "Āsana means a comfortable position or a movement where your body feels good." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Sound and its resonance, nāda, are a profound spiritual path. Sound and color generate immense energy affecting the body. Rāga means resonance, but also implies attachment and duality. This sound is Nāda Yoga. One must understand it; otherwise, it is merely noise. An instrument is holy and must be treated with great respect, like a delicate child. A group of musicians performed complex rāgas in a village, but all the farmers left, unable to understand. Only an old grandmother remained, crying. They thought she appreciated their music, but she cried because she believed they would die from a disease that killed her goats. Understanding requires an awakened heart. That endless, anāhat resonance alone can elevate consciousness. Mastering an instrument takes years of dedicated practice; the instrument becomes your guide. One must pray to Sarasvatī, the goddess of knowledge. Your own body is the primary instrument; care for your voice and vocal cords. True understanding is rare. "Who does not understand, then it’s okay—it is some kind of noise. But who can understand? And nāda—only when your heart awakens." "Your instrument is your guide, not you being a guide of the instrument. So, learn; otherwise, don’t humiliate the instrument." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The topic is inner peace, community, and unwavering practice. The yoga community supports each other like houses leaning together. When one struggles, others hold them up. Waves of thought become powerful only in shallow water, when practice weakens. True peace lies underneath the turmoil, in the depth of sadhana. Go under the wave, into the inner stillness. The master has given tools: mantra, kriya, satsang. The sound within, Anahad, is the un-struck melody heard in silence. Calm the mind to hear that inner teaching. The master lit a light within each one; now let it shine. Believe in that blessing; the only obstacle is yourself. Forgive past mistakes; observe, learn, and step forward. Silence is the most important note, giving beauty to all else. Every being is equally special; do not deny your own light. Hold tight to the master’s feet; do not let go. Like the drunken man at the gate, turn around—freedom is already here. With this human birth, this community, this mantra, just do it. “Now I've lit the light inside every one of you. Now is the time for you to let it shine.” “The only thing that’s stopping you on your spiritual path is yourself.” Filming location: Zagreb, Croatia

The eternal treasure lies within, not in external searches. What is received from outside is temporary training, while the inner truth is permanent. All beings are part of the cyclical wheel of birth and death. The aim is to awaken the inner prāṇa, which is beyond the five elements, to transcend this cycle. Many external techniques and disciplines are pursued, but lasting peace and oneness arise from within through sincere practice and purification, not from forcing results. True realization comes spontaneously from inner awakening, not from declaring oneself a master. "When they get up, also silent. Going, walking, silent. And the dining hall is also very silent." "In discipline, this is that I am not becoming a great master. Or I will be a good teacher, then you will not be. It will come itself within our self." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

All creation resonates with divine consciousness. Science cannot replicate nature's design, evident in a single drop of blood. Every entity contains God's life; all creatures and plants are beloved children. Experiments show plants react to care and threat, and potatoes emit vibrations of fear, proving all living beings experience it. Meditation creates an energy field connecting to the body's chakras. Yogic anatomy describes 72,000 nerves, each with its own resonance, carrying consciousness. Chakras have distinct qualities and locations from the feet to the spine, representing earthly, vegetative, animal, and human energies. Humans face a choice: to ascend or be pulled down by lower impulses. Two foundational chakras, Mūlādhāra and Svādhiṣṭhāna, are difficult to overcome, representing the border between human and animal nature. Divine energy uplifts, while opposing energy fights to pull one down. The Maṇipūra chakra is powerful, where prāṇa and apāna meet and samādhi can occur. The Anāhata chakra holds both divine love and physical passion. The Viśuddhi chakra filters energy; successful purification allows energy to rise to the Sahasrāra. Sound vibration, or Nāda, is key. It originates in the Maṇipūra, moves through the heart as Paśyantī, and manifests as Vaikharī at the vocal cords. The tongue is clever but connected to the lower chakras. Pure sound ascends through the central channel to the crown chakra, spreading resonance. This process leads to meditation. Ultimate truth is Satyam Śivam Sundaram—truth, consciousness, and beauty. This is the embodied universe. Chanting harmoniously guides awareness upward. "Prem is the divine bhakti that you can also call madhura. Madhura means sweet." "Oṃ is the seed of the universe. Out of that seed, everything is manifested." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

The path to liberation is practiced through four essential sādhanās. The first is viveka, the discriminative wisdom above intellect. The second is vairāgya, detachment from all attachments. The third is realizing the six inner treasures: withdrawing senses from the external world, observing inner thoughts, and cultivating śraddhā, titikṣā, and samādhāna. The fourth is mumukṣutva, the burning desire for freedom from saṃsāra. One who practices these attains mokṣa. There is an inner fire, a dhūni, burning without wood in the solar plexus. Within this fire, a stream like the Gaṅgā flows, yet the fire is not extinguished. A yogī bathes within this confluence. This yogī resides within every heart, indescribable, spotless, and everlasting. This presence is instantly accessible within one's own breath, yet most search outside. The science of yoga is the origin of all sciences; its śakti holds the five elements together. The fire of yoga in the navel burns the seeds of karma. Realize this indwelling yogī. "Through which you will attain liberation, mokṣa." "Where are you searching for me? I am with you. My residence is in your breath." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

The gathering of vṛttis, focused energy, leads to the inner Self. A story illustrates the power of united effort. A sparrow’s babies were swept away by the ocean. All birds gathered to empty the sea. They carried water to the shore, then sand into the waves. Garuḍa intervened, and the ocean god returned the babies out of fear of being filled. This mirrors gathering scattered vṛttis. The Kaṭha Upaniṣad teaches that individual effort reaches a point where divine help carries onwards. Diffuse light does nothing, but focused it becomes a laser cutting through obstacles. The Ātmā is subtler than the subtle, seated in every heart. Free from desire, with composed senses, one beholds the self and transcends sorrow. Quietening vṛttis allows hearing the unstruck sound. Kabīr heard a vīṇā without strings—the sound Oṁ—inside and outside, removing doubt. The body is the instrument, but the sound arises without striking. To hear it, inner noise must diminish. Prahlāda’s father searched externally, yet Viṣṇu hid within. The divine dwells inside. Discipline silences the mind to hear the ever-present voice. "When a red light goes in all directions, it is basically nothing. But when focused on one point, it becomes a laser." "The Ātmā, subtler than the subtle, greater than the great, is seated in the heart of each living being. He who is free from desire, with his mind and senses composed, beholds the majesty of the self, and becomes free from sorrow." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The Anāhata Chakra is the central junction of the body and the universe, conducting all functions of intellect, consciousness, and emotion. Every atom connects to this center where the Self resides, making it endless. Evidence suggests the individual soul is in the heart, as a living heart can sustain a brain but not the reverse. This heart center holds the flame of life. Key junctions are Maṇipūra, Anāhata, and Sahasrāra, with the heart as the main quarter. Love must be preserved there, for once lost like a spoiled flame, it cannot be found again. That divine love is eternal and selfless, akin to a mother's. The individual soul seeks happiness and ultimately merges back into the ocean of oneness, like a wave returning to the sea. Through the Guru's grace and knowledge, ignorance is transformed, karmic debts are cleared, and one attains fearlessness. "If a drop of lemon spoils the milk, no more butter, no more ghee. And such a word, one word or one action, can destroy your married life." "He made the iron as gold... he made crow a swan." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The body is a wondrous chariot for the spiritual journey, a metaphor from the Kaṭha Upaniṣad. The Self is the master seated within, the body is the chariot, the intellect is the driver, the mind is the reins, and the ten sense organs are the horses. When the mind is uncontrolled, the senses run wild, binding the Self to rebirth. When the intellect is discriminating and the mind is controlled, the chariot reaches its final destination of liberation. The poet Holī Gurujī expands this teaching into a bhajan, adding the lamp of wisdom inside, the king as the formless Self, and the minister as the power of discrimination. The minister uses the weapons of scripture and the Guru's word to defeat robbers like anger and greed. The entire macrocosm, including the fourteen worlds, is contained within this microcosmic vehicle. The journey's aim is the bliss of Self-realization found within this very body. "Know the Self as the master of the chariot, the owner sitting within. And know the body as the chariot itself." "Inside the chariot sits the king. 'Rājā' is the king, and that is the Ātmā, the Self." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The path of prāṇa and the seven sages is revealed through the guru's grace, not dry knowledge. True understanding flows from the bindu as nectar into the nāḍīs. Many seek truth through religion, like searching for water behind a rock, yet the living God is found within. The jīva is a drop from the navel, containing the potential of the entire ocean. Prāṇa originates at the navel, the vital point sustaining life. The correct chant of Aum encompasses akār, ukār, makār, and the bindu, leading to sahasrāra. The seven ṛṣis are the seers of the mantras, corresponding to the seven chakras within. They are Viśvāmitra, Jamadagni, Bharadvāja, Gautama, Atri, Vasiṣṭha, and Kaśyapa. Their realized knowledge structures reality. "Where there is water, there is God. That is the Buddha jīva." "Ṛṣi means to attract. Who is attracting the holy mantras? They are the ṛṣis." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

The inner government of the self is established through practice, not theory. Our primary country is the body and mind. We must govern this inner world first, choosing nourishment wisely. We cannot negotiate with the inner world; blaming others creates guilt that reflects back as disease. Negative thoughts and words are bullets that cannot be recalled; they shorten life and generate suffering. Our habits of eating and negative thinking create disturbances. To heal, we must cultivate positive thoughts and solve others' problems, which brings deep rest. The science of yoga awakens dormant power within the chakras. The sound Oṃ is a scientific tool for healing. Chanting begins with 'A' at the navel, moves to the heart, transitions to 'U' at the throat, and culminates in the humming 'M' that vibrates the entire brain. This practice harmonizes the nervous system, relieves headaches, and releases depression. The resonance cleanses the inner channels and restores memory. "Two things do not come back: the bullet and the word." "Negative thinking... that’s it. And you cannot hide that from the two who know constantly."

A mudrā unites individual and supreme consciousness, while its three extended fingers symbolize the three guṇas to be transcended. Tamas guṇa is laziness and inertia, draining energy; it is countered by reducing diet. Rajas guṇa is restlessness and anger, generating heat. Sattva guṇa is balance and purity, yet one must ascend beyond all three. The true guru is not a physical body but the embodied knowledge and principle that leads from darkness to light. This guru-tattva is the supreme, blissful consciousness beyond all duality and change. The human body is a temporary vessel for this consciousness. Concepts like heaven and hell are psychological constructs for moral guidance, while innate fear is a divine gift for survival. All elements ultimately merge and recycle, yet the conscious essence persists. "Tamas guṇa means dizziness, laziness, slipperiness, and lack of interest." "Gu means darkness, and ru means light. The guru is the one who leads us from the darkness of ignorance to the light of knowledge." Filming location: Vancouver, Canada

Life is a journey through the world's labyrinth, contrasted with the heaven of the heart. Human life is a mystery where the mental waves of decision and doubt are strong. Modern roots rot as principles are lost, seen in broken promises and relationships. Life remains merely life without enduring commitment to a solid, truthful decision. The ability to endure and remain strong is given; only those who understand life's aim and find their path do not give up. Our gathering is the result of past karma and divine law, connecting destinies. The awakened heart chakra is an ocean of immortality where impurities like doubt and ego are sharks repelled by organic purity in thought and action. Divine love awakens through self-love, recognizing the ātmā within as God. The heart's powers include will, action, and mantra, which eventually resonates through one's entire being. Human talent carries immense power for both creation and destruction. Prāṇa is the divine essence and breath of life, more vital than any tonic. God is not seen externally but is the inner self leading us; full self-realization is rare and ultimate. "Life is a journey, not a destination." "First, love thyself. Don’t hate thyself. Don’t think that you are unhappy. You are above this." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The heart is the temple of the individual soul. The physical body is the true house and the field of action, given to uphold eternal principles. These Sanātana principles govern all existence, like the seasons or a tree bearing fruit. Within this body, two mighty armies of positive and negative forces contend, creating an inner battlefield. The heart chakra is the center of feeling and love, while the intellect chakra provides clarity. These are aspects of the subtle body, not perceivable by physical examination. Spiritual progress requires mastering states of consciousness like sleep and dream, and it necessitates guidance. The divine light exists within every heart, symbolizing purity and infinity. "This body is called the karma-bhūmi, the field of action." "All these creatures, all these jīvas, are my eternal parts." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Silence is a spiritual practice for Self-realization. It is a technique for self-inquiry, to ask "who am I?" Impurities are the first obstacle. Our own negative thinking creates immense disturbances; this is the second obstacle. The third is the curtain of ignorance. Words are a powerful weapon, for harm or peace. Therefore, self-inquiry should be done with silence. This practice requires immense energy and purifies the inner instrument. Focus on one practice to master everything; trying everything leads to loss. Have single-pointed faith in your guide. "If you practice one thing, you master everything. And if you are trying to do everything, you will lose everything." "For you, the uniform which Gurudev gave you, that is the greatest. No planets nor any constellations will attack you."

The Guru’s duty is to attack the ego through spiritual surgery. The disciple feels drawn to the Guru yet often keeps a safety distance. The Guru is a spiritual friend whose duty is to attack the ego. Swami Sivananda said the Guru removes the ego like a surgeon removes a diseased organ—without anesthetic. This process evokes mixed feelings: love attracts, fear creates distance. Karma yoga is given to purify karmas, not merely to build structures. One summer, disciples leveled a meditation hall floor all night, directing water one way, then repeated the work directing water the other way. The ground remained unchanged, but the ego was leveled. Building an ashram means building personalities, not just buildings. Swāmījī trains disciples by taking whatever skill they offer—music, painting, cooking—and using it for purification. In bhajan training, the disciple learned to sing without ego, becoming a humble instrument so the bhajan’s beauty shines, not the singer’s. Through such tests, the Guru challenges unripe bhakti, risking that the disciple may flee. When fear is dissolved, only unconditional love remains, allowing the disciple to realize the Guru’s true nature—a principle, not a person. "There is a sliding door, and behind that sits the Gurū Dev." "The Guru is not really interested in a particular field like music—he is always interested only in spirituality." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

The Guru's grace is realized through devotion, discipline, and the master's protective presence. A disciple's experience reveals the Guru's nature. Communication with the master transcends language, occurring through bhajans and silent understanding. The Guru fulfills the disciple's sincere wishes, often through divine arrangement. Spiritual practice, or sādhanā, is the essential discipline for progress. The master embodies peace, sustaining devotees and haltering life's turmoil. One should practice self-reflection and study sacred texts for daily spiritual nourishment. Caring for others is paramount, as the divine resides in every being. Ultimately, love and devotion open the heart, allowing the divine light to radiate for all. "The Guru always appreciates when you proceed with full devotion and a strong saṅkalpa. He will always protect you." "Yoga means discipline. Without discipline, you cannot reach your aim." Filming locations: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

Yoga addresses health through prevention and individual care. Modern ailments often stem from incorrect diet, lack of movement, and poor posture. A specialized system offers exercises for issues like backache, but personal consultation with a physician is essential. Yoga is not acrobatic; it involves no competition and is a natural, individual practice requiring great attention. It serves primarily as prevention, superior to treatment, and can prevent most diseases with daily practice. Specific exercises like Kaṭhūpraṇām differ from others, improve the immune system, awaken energy centers, and enhance flexibility. Practice begins with relaxation and careful, mindful movements coordinated with breath and concentration on the body's energy centers. "Yoga is not acrobatic. In yoga, there is no competition and no challenges." "Prevention is far better than treatment." Filming location: Umag, Croatia DVD 257

Meditation faces inevitable disturbances from the three fires of existence. The world is inherently active, born from sound, and filled with thoughts connected to our latent impressions. These disturbances are categorized as ādhibhautik (from creatures), ādhidaivik (from energies and illness), and ādhyātmik (from within). They are the three tapas that burn. One cannot escape them by fleeing to solitude. A mantra is essential as a guiding torchlight through this jungle. Welcome all thoughts during meditation; use discernment to answer them, allowing them to merge back into calmness like waves into the ocean. If no thoughts arise, something is wrong. The mantra protects and leads beyond the physical level. Problems with the Maṇipūra, Anāhata, and Viśuddhi chakras have lifelong effects, especially when generating negative speech. Do not carry others' problems; instead, be one who resolves them. At death, one reviews all actions, and only the mantra provides light. Meditation without a mantra is like a body without a soul. Share your time through blessings and positive human qualities, which can alter destiny. The mantra dissolves the three fires, leading to unshakable happiness and ultimately to seedless samadhi. "During meditation, welcome all thoughts. When there are no more thoughts, then be sure something is wrong with you." "Meditation without a mantra is like a dead body which has no soul inside." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic DVD 403

The guru serves as the essential navigator on the inner pilgrimage, and steadfast devotion to the path ensures reaching the goal. Yoga is a lifelong journey; cosmic consciousness may not be attained in one life. The path is like a walk to Rijeka—one continues step by step, resting but staying on the path. Guru Paramparā, the lineage of masters, guides reliably. Without such a navigator, one wanders lost across different directions. A blind man's technique fails when he removes his hand from the wall at the critical moment, missing the door. Similarly, practitioners may abandon the guru just before liberation, thinking they can proceed alone. Āsanas and prāṇāyāmas maintain one on the path, but the lineage leads onward. The soul's origin traces to Satya Yuga, a nest from which it came and to which it returns. Regardless of birthplace, the inner Ātmā seeks its true home. The guru, though not physically present, observes all; the Supreme's vision encompasses the entire universe. The five kośas dissolve at death, but the Ātmā must be realized. The supreme state is absolute solitude; therefore, it is better to live a compassionate human life. Negative karma, such as harming animals, returns as disease. The true guru is within, preparing the soul like a bird brooding an egg. Mantra repetition, especially "Śrī Guru Ātmā," and chakra-focused Oṁ chanting deepen the resonance and unite the kośas. "The master, the guru, is that navigator—only in this life, only on this path." "Guru means light. Guru means knowledge. Guru means happiness. Guru means clarity. Guru is thyself, but someone must open that treasure." Filming location: Zagreb, Croatia

Relaxation, the five kośas, and the king of the senses. Lie down, relax the whole body. Relax the thoughts, let them be free. Feel fresh oxygen and the beauty of trees. Feel as if in the lap of parents and with friends. Close eyes and see the vision in the park. Move and sit up. Look around in nature for five minutes. Remember your five elements: the kośas. Annamaya, Prāṇamaya, Manomaya, Vigyanamaya, Kṛiyānmaya, Ānandamaya. Chant Om eleven times with four letters, focusing on Nabi, Anāhat, Vakalkot, saṃsāra chakra. Feel oneness with the Supreme. Children, you are the king of your senses. The body is a kingdom, the ātmā is the king. The indriyas are citizens; do not be their slave. If the ātmā leaves, all is finished. Through devotion, the Guru's thread holds the pearls together. "Feel as if you are in the lap of your parents, with your friends." "Man indriya terī prajā, tū nā kar inki gulāmī." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The chakras and their mantras are keys to harmonizing energy. Language divides, but truth unifies beyond it. Each chakra has a bija mantra: Sahasrara and Ajna share Om, Vishuddhi has Ham, Anahata has Yam, Manipura has Ram, Svadhisthana has Vam, and Muladhara has Lam. These sounds are heard in deep meditation as energy awakens. Tattvas are the elements within the chakras that circulate and purify karma. The highest tattva is Guru Tattva, surpassing all others. It is pure knowledge and the main function within every element. Understanding these chakras and tattvas is essential before working with Kundalini energy. The body's glands correspond to these centers, and their balance is crucial for spiritual awakening. "These mantras exert their influence in their particular areas." "The highest Tattva is the Guru Tattva." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

Resting in the heart’s light through relaxation, breath awareness, and inner focus. Relax the body completely. Observe the breath without influence. Then slightly deepen the inhalation. Exhalation happens automatically. Imagine inhaling light that purifies and nourishes. Exhale tension and unwanted qualities. This light is prāṇa, subtle and refreshing. Focus the light toward the heart, the Anāhata Cakra. Reside there and let the heart open. Experience your true nature. Extend the light throughout the body and beyond. Perform physical movements slowly and with control to strengthen muscles. Practice Kaṭhu Praṇām with precise positions. Viparītakaraṇī Mudrā requires stillness; it influences Udāna Prāṇa for awakening Kuṇḍalinī. Avoid it if blood or eye pressure is high or during menstruation. For Nāḍī Śodhana, sit erect yet soft, like a king with love, and use Madhu Mudrā. Inhale left, exhale right; inhale right, exhale left for ten rounds each side. Chant Oṁ three times while withdrawing inward. "With inhalation, you inhale light through your whole body—front side, back side. With exhalation, you dispel all the used energy, all tension, all your unwanted qualities." "Sit comfortably, but also feel within yourself softness, kindness, love—not pride. Even though you sit like a king, inside you are a kind, loving person." Filming location: Umag, Croatia

The unlimited sound, Anāhada Nāda, is the cause of the universe. Each individual and every cell contains a universe. A self-realized one declares the entire creation exists within. Every thought is a universe, appearing and disappearing like a bubble. The heart chakra, Anāhata, is the essential anchor for the practitioner to avoid drifting away. Without a point of reference, one remains a small spark, suffering within the filter of the ego and the five bodies. Negative emotions pollute these bodies. Guidance from a true Master is required, but this relationship is based on devotion and trust, not intellect. The dissatisfied mind constantly seeks new things, lacking contentment. The heart chakra can regulate energy, but a firm decision for spiritual guidance is necessary. Sound originates in the navel, rises to color the heart, and is filtered through the throat chakra. A purified heart, immersed in devotion, transforms life into beauty and bliss. The journey involves purifying blocked energies to ascend towards liberation and immortality. "Stars, planets, and various parts of space roar. I am the one who has exhaled, and I hold everything as mine." "On the shore of the ocean of existence, the guru’s grace is the only means to cross; you can try thousands of other things in vain." Filming location: Hamburg, Germany DVD 486

The Viśuddhi Chakra governs purification and expression. All energy centers are given for our well-being, but our way of life and thinking affect them. Human manipulation of nature and ourselves creates imbalance, disturbing these centers. Yoga is designed for universal well-being and is an immortal practice. Your life is in your hands; you must care for the system given to you. Develop human qualities and realize life's aim. Our own negative thinking is the primary source of disturbance, imprisoning us in fear and anger. Releasing tension, ego, and greed allows the Viśuddhi Chakra to function properly. This chakra is connected to Śiva consciousness and is a station of transformation. Practices like Vajrāsana and mantra help activate it. Deep breathing and the mantra "relax" can open it, bringing clarity. Pure love, as felt for a child, is akin to divine love and is essential for healing. "Never think like that. Accept. There is no other way." "Be the change you want to see." Filming location: Umag, Croatia DVD 484

Discerning Guru Vākya with common sense is essential. When a Guru speaks, the answer is often for the person asking, not for everyone. Hearing a reply meant for another does not make it Guru Vākya for you. Direct personal instruction from the Guru is for that disciple alone and should not be broadcast as a universal command. Consider the agarbattī example: modern chemical incense is harmful and prohibited, yet pure agarbattī was once used sparingly. This illustrates that context determines a teaching’s application. People frequently misuse the term Guru Vākya to force their own desires upon others. They wield it as a sword, as blackmail, claiming divine sanction for personal wishes. Common sense, viveka, must be exercised. Be aware of who relays the Guru Vākya; the source may distort it. Just as fake news spreads, false teachings circulate without knowledge. Do not be critical, but think about what is heard. Often, one only hears the Guru Vākya that aligns with personal wishes. What Grandma wants, Grandma will dream about. Being near the Guru can challenge the ego, causing inner conflict; this is normal. Only when empty inside, like the bamboo flute, can the divine play through you. Thus, discern with awareness, using common sense to navigate the multitude of sayings. “If you are passing near the gaddi of Viśvagurujī, and somebody puts a question and you hear the answer, that answer is for that person. For that person, it is Guru Vākya. For you, maybe it is not.” “Mostly people use Guru Vākya, only that kind of Guru Vākya which is going to my wishes, what I want.” Filming location: Vép, Hungary

The essence is the Guru's light and the systematic knowledge received. A rare opportunity exists to be with the Gurudev. India is an ocean of knowledge, and the Guru brings its pure essence to all. The knowledge of the Vedas and Upaniṣads belongs to everyone. A true Guru is a Brahmaniṣṭha Śrotriya, one who knows reality and can speak it simply. Many speak, but few combine knowledge with expression. The provided system of yoga is good and simple. The core duty is to preserve and spread the light received from the Guru through sādhanā. That inner light transforms everything. Follow the masters' words and practice yoga in daily life. "The one who knows the reality and can speak about it... is a Brahmaniṣṭha Śrotriya." "Bring that light everywhere where you are... You are like a sun in the dark universe." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Sādhanā is a universal path requiring sincere practice, not mere labels. It is not only for sannyāsīs, as many become lazy, claiming greatness from their robes alone. True sannyāsīs serve the Guru and others. Householders, like farmers who work while repeating mantras, are also great sādhus, sustaining life through selfless giving. Modern life, with its chemicals and weak foods, has strayed from a natural, healthy existence rooted in the earth. Our practice is not just āsana; it involves living rightly, not taking too much from Mother Earth, and calming the inner waves of disturbance. All energies and chakras lie within. Practice depends on your own effort, not status. Satsaṅg provides the power to proceed. The goal is to become calm and unified. "All sādhanās we are doing are only the path. But Guru Seva means the final step on the path." "If you are a sannyāsī, then work hard, walk with your feet, give something." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Invoke peace through the divine name and the inner journey. The resonance of Rāma's name moves energy from the navel to the heart, to the throat, and upward to the crown, bringing peace to one's entire universe, home, and all beings within it. This peace must permeate every particle of the body and extend to family and the whole world, fostering harmony and health. The divine example shows care for all creatures. True power and oneness are found not outside but within the self, encompassing all the sheaths of being. From the root to the crown, see the divine in everyone. Love, residing in the heart, is the essence of peace, understanding, and care. All beliefs and divinity are found within the heart. Dedicate time to this inner light, giving peace to all and causing no trouble. Look within to the self and the supreme self. "Within every particle of my being, let my mother and father be happy." "Feel yourself that you are, you are the light of God, and God has sent you here."

The story illustrates how greed tests devotion. Nārada observes human suffering and prosperity. Lakṣmī claims all devotees are hers, prompting a test with Viṣṇu. Viṣṇu, disguised as a simple sādhu, is welcomed devoutly by a merchant. Later, Lakṣmī arrives appearing extraordinarily wealthy. The merchant, enticed by her gold, breaks his promise and violently evicts the first sādhu to accommodate her. The test reveals the devotee's loyalty was to wealth, not God. The lesson warns against abandoning one's spiritual practice for new, alluring promises, as this wastes precious time. True practice requires inner commitment, not external allure. "Are you sure that I will sit here and you will move me out?" "No, you are my heart." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India