Gyaan Ka Saagar

For all beings, the human birth is the most difficult to attain. We all need to be reminded of this special gift the Lord has bestowed upon us and use it wisely to serve Him. There are three things that are extremely rare in this world. One is this human birth, the second is the longing to attain liberation and the third is being under the protective care and guidance of the Guru.

What is the difference between a stone, a rock, a tree and this human body? What is the purpose of our birth? Why are we here in this world today? Let us search and find the answers.

The birth of Hanuman was not only a blessings to his parents but also to the entire world. In this video podcast I will discuss what is a blessing, what it consists of, and how to bless someone.

I will also explain what I believe to be "The Hidden Message in the name Hanuman."

We must be able to conduct and present ourselves in a godly manner. I have always said that the clothing does not make the man, however. It does help to define the man. Always present yourself in a respectable, godly way. Remember, you never get a second chance to make a good first impression.

Having respect for the opposite gender is also extremely important. Men and women, boys and girls must know how they interact with one another. Their conduct should be beyond reproach not degrading the godly characteristics of one another.

We often feel that problems are always chasing us. When this be the case, stand up and confront your problems and overcome them. If for some reason you do not have enough power to overcome your problems then get up and run away from them. But where should we go?

In this video podcast, we are told of one place where we should go when we do not have the ability to overcome our problems.

It is essential for us to understand we have come from the Lord and have entered this world by following a certain path. In order to know and understand this path, meditation (tapasya) is important. Once we are able to understand the path taken, we can then back track and go back home to the Lord.

In the process of acquiring this divine knowledge there will be many evil forces that will try to prevent us from attaining the desired goal. If this be the case, then stand firm and do not deviate from the goal at hand. If for some reason you cannot overpower these evil forces then arise and seek help from the proper individual(s).

Brothers and sisters must be able to live happily together. When the parents are not present, the only relationship left is that of the brother and sister. Learn to help you brother and sister throughout your life. Be the role model for your younger brother and sister as they are looking up to you and want to follow in your path.

In the episode Sampati reflects on his younger brother Jayatu and reminisces on their childhood days. He reflects on how they played together, ate together and fly to high heights together.

All of us have the power of choice. We have the ability to make decisions for ourselves and not have others make decisions for us. We therefore have the ability to be our own individual self and we do not have to be like others whose character traits are negative and against the laws of righteousness (dharma).

In this episode, the Vaanars meet with Sampati who is the brother of Jatayu. The Vaanars thought that Sampati (who is a vulture) would feast upon them and they were fearful of their encounter with him. One of the Vaanars named Angada speaks out to Sampati and basically tells him that he does not have to be the same as other vultures that kill for food and cause pain and sufferings to others. Angada make a reference to Jatayu who was a devotee of the Lord in the hopes that Sampati will be a devotee of the Lord.

Too often we find individuals who are selfish and only think of themselves. We must learn to think of others and give others the opportunity to excel. By following this path, the Lord will entrust us with greater tasks to accomplish in His name.

In this episode, Hanuman allows all the vaanars to go ahead of him to acquire the Lord’s blessings. He was then entrusted with a great task by the Lord as a result of his actions.

We must not forget our duty in serving the Lord. We must serve Him powerfully with faith, determination, devotion etc... Do not be subdued by this false world of Maaya (illusion). Learn to see that which is truly there (God). Serve Him with the best of your ability and without any hesitation.

In Kiskindha Kandha of the Ramayan, the Lord Shri Raam asked Sugriva about the welfare of each one of the vaanars. There were not one, two or three of the vaanars but there were a countless number of vanaars present. The Lord remembers each and every single one of his devotees.

God knows who you are and has not forgotten about you. You are in His thoughts, and He is there for you. The Divine Lord is there waiting for you with open arms ready to shower upon you His blessings. In order for us to acquire the blessings of God, we need to first control the mind. We must maintain a mind that is at peace so we can be able to focus clearly on God.