Santhosam Podcast: Guiding Light of Spiritual Wisdom

In the 18th Velvi discourse, Gurumahan reveals His powerful vision for Agricultural Revival, River Nationalization, and Globalization of Food resources!

Husband and wife are losing friendship. Children and parents are losing harmony. If this continues, humanity will soon wander in search of love. Today, more divisions are rising in Bharat than in many other nations, and the root cause is misunderstanding. This penance teaches us to remove misunderstanding and build understanding. First, we understand ourselves. Then, we understand others. When a person realizes the Self and learns to understand all living beings, life transforms into one of compassion and service for all.
This velvi is not only for personal growth but for world welfare and global peace. Bharat is an agricultural nation, where a majority depend on farming and related work, yet agriculture is steadily declining. Grandfathers were farmers, fathers remained farmers, but today many farmers do not want their children to continue in agriculture because of hardship and insecurity. Before farmers lose hope completely, central and state governments must stand with compassion and protect agriculture. Only then can society continue to eat and live well.
Food is essential according to one’s labor. A yogi may live with less food, but a worker who toils physically needs proper nourishment. Therefore, rivers across Bharat must be nationalized so water can be shared wisely and agriculture can survive everywhere. At the same time, food should not be controlled by power or politics. In some nations, surplus food is wasted while millions elsewhere suffer from hunger. This happens because of poor administration and selfish control.
Humanity must rise beyond domination and division. Rivers should serve the whole nation, and food resources should serve the whole world. Whatever is grown in any land should be managed and shared for the welfare of all people. With this vision, we must perform penance and work toward national unity, global food justice, and a world where all beings live with dignity.

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In the 18th Velvi discourse, Gurumahan teaches that the true strength of a nation lies in unity. When people rise above divisions of race, religion, and identity, and when nations choose harmony over conflict, peace and progress become possible both within countries and across the world. Drawing from the examples of Malaysia, Israel, and Palestine, he reflects on how unrest often grows when humanity departs from unity, justice, and spiritual wisdom.

Malaysia once stood as a powerful example of how different races could live together in unity, earning the admiration of the world. Its growth was not built by one community alone, but by the combined efforts of Malays, Chinese, Indians, and many others who worked together for national progress. Indian-origin communities, too, contributed through their labor, sacrifice, and dedication. But when equal access to education, economic opportunity, and social dignity is denied, unity begins to weaken. A nation’s true strength does not come from division, but from a shared national consciousness where every citizen rises together.
When people turn against their own brothers, society suffers from within. Progress becomes impossible when communities lose sight of collective responsibility. Real national awakening means rising above internal conflicts, rejecting unnecessary violence, and understanding that harming one another only weakens the future of the nation.
Malaysia’s great achievements, its iconic twin towers, modern infrastructure, clean cities, and global recognition were created through the united labor of many communities. Such progress becomes sustainable only when leadership is guided by fairness, compassion, and equality. A just government must ensure that every race and religion receives equal education, equal opportunities, and equal respect.
This truth extends beyond Malaysia. Whether in India, Israel, Palestine, or any part of the world, division based on race, religion, or identity leads only to fear, suffering, and instability. The pain seen between Israelis and Palestinians is also a reminder that when hatred overshadows humanity, peace becomes distant. The deeper unrest in Israel is often seen as an echo of the past, where spiritual guides like Moses and Jesus, who came to awaken humanity, faced suffering. When truth and wisdom are harmed, the effects can linger across generations. Nations flourish not through revenge or exclusion, but through justice, compassion, and mutual dignity.
Religion was never meant to divide humanity or justify hatred. Every true spiritual path seeks to uplift human life, guide people toward righteousness, and create peace. Faith without compassion becomes dangerous, while faith rooted in wisdom can heal nations.
The real duty of humanity is to rise above fanaticism, protect one another, and build societies where peace is stronger than conflict. This velvi is not performed for one race, one religion, or one country alone. It is an offering for the welfare of all people for a world where unity replaces division, compassion overcomes hatred, and humanity stands together as one.

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In the 18th Velvi Discourse Gurumahan talks about the Awakening of Tamil people, the Rise of Dharma, and the Vision of a Peaceful World.

May this Velvi become a turning point where wisdom and leadership unite for the upliftment of humanity. Its great vision is clear:
An educated Tamil Nadu. A prosperous South India. A strong India. A peaceful world.
With this noble mission:
By 2010, build an educated Tamil Nadu.
By 2015, create a prosperous South India and a powerful India.
By 2020, help shape a peaceful world.
If Tamil Nadu awakens, India will awaken.
If India awakens, the world itself will awaken.
Oh Tamil people, awaken. Rise to your highest potential. Your greatness can become the greatness of the world. The time will come when Tamil is not only cherished by Tamils but also learned by people across the world. Tamil carries a unique spiritual power. Its sacred sound “ழ” naturally turns the tongue inward, symbolizing inner yogic awakening. This rare sound reflects the spiritual depth within Tamil itself. To truly learn Tamil is not merely to learn a language, but to touch a path of inner refinement and wisdom.
Through deep listening, devotion, and awakened consciousness, divine insight begins to speak from within. When the inner eye opens, higher wisdom expresses itself. Lord Murugan stands as the divine guardian of Tamil. By meditating upon the inner light at the eyebrow center and holding to divine consciousness, wisdom rises naturally from within. Tamil wisdom first flowed through Sage Agathiyar and was shared with the world as a sacred path of knowledge. Therefore, the people of Tamil Nadu can shine not only as speakers of a language, but as torchbearers of yoga, wisdom, and higher consciousness.
Let true wisdom flourish.
Let peace prevail.
What is spoken with purity shall bear fruit.
Think good. Speak good. Do good. Then good will unfold.
When you uplift yourself through righteousness, you uplift the world.
You are beings born to protect truth and uphold Dharma. Safeguard righteousness, and righteousness will safeguard you. Practice self dharma through discipline and inner penance.
Live with compassion. Offer blessings to the world. Fulfill your rightful responsibilities. May all people receive what they need. May all live in joy.
May the world be filled with peace, harmony, and lasting happiness. Complete blessings to all.

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In the 18th Velvi Discourse (2007-2008), Gurumahan talks about awareness, responsibility, and action toward protecting life on Earth. The Earth is heating. Forests are disappearing. Rivers are fading. Humanity has intelligence, but do we have the wisdom to protect the world before it is too late?

The world now faces increasing environmental and global heat. If global warming continues, calculations show that the Earth’s temperature, which once rose by 1°C each year, is now increasing by 2°C. If this rise continues, glaciers in the northern regions will melt, water levels will rise, and cities near the seas will be destroyed and submerged. At the same time, humanity reduces the number of trees while increasing fuel consumption, petroleum use, and car usage, releasing large amounts of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. Yet humanity has not preserved enough plants to convert this carbon dioxide into oxygen. Farmers, who traditionally protect trees, are also decreasing, while plants, rainfall, and soil fertility continue to decline. As these decline, earthworms decrease, birds that depend on them disappear, and many species move toward extinction. If this pattern continues, humanity itself will eventually face destruction. 

We must act before disaster arrives. This Yajna exists to protect humanity, the human body, the human mind, and human life. Through this Yajna, we must strengthen the plants that absorb carbon and release oxygen. Gurumahan especially emphasizes the mango tree as a life giving tree because it continuously absorbs carbon dioxide and releases oxygen. Even after plucking, mango leaves remain fresh longer than many other leaves and continue their natural function for an extended time. Our elders encouraged every household to grow a mango tree. Whether it gives fruit or not, it gives oxygen. Therefore, during birthdays, weddings, and celebrations, we should stop giving temporary gifts like sweets, chocolates, or unnecessary items. Instead, we should give saplings, especially mango saplings, and encourage children and families to plant them in schools, parks, and homes. When we plant and nurture trees, we protect the future.

If we fail to protect the Earth now, we may lose the chance to save it later. We must approach this responsibility with the urgency of wartime action. We must not postpone good actions for tomorrow when we can do them today. Those who have food, clothing, shelter, and intelligence carry a greater responsibility to protect the world. God did not give intelligence to remain unused, but to serve humanity wisely.

Wise people carry countless duties toward humanity. That is why Gurumahan calls for dedicated individuals to step forward, practice meditation, cultivate noble thought, and actively participate in creating a new world that protects life on Earth.

Let all rivers be nationalized for the welfare of all!
Let food resources be globalized to nourish every life!
Let all living beings in the world live in joy, peace, and prosperity!

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In the 18th Velvi discourse, Gurumahan explains Pratyahara, the withdrawal of the senses as prescribed in Ashtanga Yoga.

Divine Attachment: Most people are caught in external attractions through what they see, hear, smell, taste, and touch. Through these senses, the mind constantly flows outward and becomes bound to temporary experiences. To release this worldly bondage, the mind must be redirected toward a deeper inner truth. This is possible only when one discovers something real within to hold onto. That is the purpose of the Guru, to reveal the inner Self (Atma Swaroopa) and guide the seeker toward that Divine essence within. When the mind holds firmly to this inner reality, it stops wandering outward through the senses. In Ashtanga Yoga, this process is known as Pratyahara, the conscious withdrawal of the senses from external objects. The mind that endlessly pursues the outer world must be turned inward and anchored in the Atma. This inner path of Yoga is necessary because ignorance is the true source of human suffering. When ignorance is removed, inner darkness dissolves, and the light of wisdom awakens.

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In the inaugural discourse of the 18th Velvi, Gurumahan speaks of the great yajnas once performed by Vishwamitra to protect and uplift the world, and reveals that today, the same divine mission continues through penance within the Pranavaalayam for the welfare of humanity.

Who is the Guru? “Gu” means ignorance, and “Ru” means the one who removes it. The Guru is the light that removes the darkness of ignorance. That is why this land itself is called KuruKshetra, the field of awakening. Within this body, there is an inner knower. You are not merely the body or the field; you are the knower within it. When you live as the doer with awareness and perform your duties rightly through the five senses, you fulfill your true responsibilities. Therefore, one who performs penance must also perform rightful action. This is why we practice both tapas and duty through this Velvi. Having crossed 17 Velvis, the 18th marks a significant completion. The number 18 reduces to 9, and 9 symbolizes an ending or fulfillment. Through this velvi for world welfare, we must now create transformation in the world. Every action begins with thought. Thought is the root of all action. If thought becomes pure and disciplined, action too becomes pure. So first, we must correct our thinking. Before speaking of world peace, we must first care for the needs of our own land. When we visited Theni district, we met farmers and their leaders. They spoke of their suffering, no water, declining agriculture, and the destruction of farmers’ livelihoods. The Government must listen to the cries of the people, but Gurus also have a duty: not merely to close their eyes in meditation, but to bless rulers with wisdom and offer noble thoughts for the welfare of society. From ancient times, great sages like Vishwamitra performed yajnas for world peace. These were both outer sacrifices and inner spiritual sacrifices. To protect these divine efforts, every section of society had a role. Spiritual wisdom guided the sacrifice, warriors protected it, providers supplied resources, and workers supported its function. Only when all worked together could great transformation happen. In earlier times, divisions were not created to separate humanity but were based on one’s role and responsibility in society. These great yajnas were never done for one person alone, but for the welfare of the entire world. Agni Velvi is not new. From ancient times, it has been the path of transformation. Parvati herself performed intense penance through the power of fire to attain Shiva. Arjuna attained greatness through tapas. Many divine beings reached higher states through penance and sacrifice. Tapas elevates human beings to higher consciousness. The future must be built on devotion, because without devotion, true wisdom cannot arise. But devotion must not remain as mere outer display. It must become inner devotion. It must turn inward until one realizes God as the very soul within. This inner devotion becomes Gnana Yajna. Only then can we create a future where all people receive what they need, live in harmony, and experience true joy.

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In the 17th Velvi discourse, Gurumahan reveals the transformative power of blessing the rulers.

In our daily meditation, when we continuously offer sincere blessings, those blessings travel into the Universe. The Universal waves then touch and influence the mind and intelligence of those who govern. Even if rulers remain selfish for a time, the powerful longing of the people will one day reach their minds. Then they will reflect on how they have lived so far and choose, at last, to do what is good for people.

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In the 17th Velvi Discourse, Gurumahan Reveals the Rise of the Wisdom Army and the Divine Destiny of Tamil People to Lead the World.

Do not see those who commit harmful deeds as evil by nature. The harm of others cannot truly affect us, because divine power lives within us. That power will surely protect us and create a noble path around us. Hold firmly to faith and unshakable trust in the Guru. Every true Guru, even the great leaders of wisdom, carried higher purpose for the world. Vallalar searched with deep sorrow for the right disciples and declared that he would return again and again. Gnanavallal Paranjothi Mahan too grieved in his time, longing for a worthy disciple.
Even if 1% of Tamil Nadu rises in true wisdom, that alone is enough. Then the wisdom of Tamil will reach the world. Tamil Nadu is destined to guide the world. When one who speaks Tamil rises with true knowledge, that person will stand in the arena of the world. This is certain. This is not a destiny formed today or yesterday. It is a fate ordained long ago. For this purpose, you are the warriors. You are the commanders of the wisdom army. Through you, a greater rule will arise, a reign of wisdom. Only when Wisdom (Gnana) and Governance unite can true world peace emerge. Only then can we remove the hunger, suffering, and pain of humanity.

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In the 17th Velvi Discourse, Gurumahan Reveals MeiUnarvu as the Supreme Path to Liberation, Guiding Humanity Beyond Religious Division and Physical Form into the Direct Experience of Divine Oneness.

Many believe that constant remembrance of God leads to liberation. In the same way, abiding deeply in Divine awareness, MeiUnarvu, becomes the path to liberation itself. Do not limit God or the Guru to physical appearance alone. Move beyond external form and realize them as pure consciousness, living presence, and inner light. The Guru is far more than a visible body; the Guru is a radiant expression of Divine consciousness, and that MeiUnarvu is what must be directly experienced.

People may worship the Divine through many forms, but separation begins when those forms are seen as different in essence. In truth, God is one. Just as one mother is loved in different ways by her children, the Divine may be approached through many names and forms, yet its true essence always remains one.

When this oneness is realized, divisions among people begin to disappear. If the Divine is one, then humanity too is one. With this understanding, separation and conflict lose their power, because beneath all differences, we arise from the same source and share the same deeper truth.

To live in Divine awareness, MeiUnarvu, is to rise above sorrow and suffering. Pleasure and pain belong to the body and the senses, but they do not define the true nature of the Atma. Through genuine spiritual realization, one transcends these passing experiences. Yoga makes it possible to awaken, while still living, the same elevated state that some yogis attain only after death, revealing eternal truth in the present moment.

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In the 17th Velvi discourse, Gurumahan teaches that true peace becomes possible only through intellectual clarity, and meditation is the path that awakens this clarity within us.

Penance and meditation do not mean resisting or blocking everything that comes into life. They mean consciously bringing into the present the mindset we wish to possess ten years from now. Through meditation, we develop the maturity to accept life with balance and grace. This Velvi is created for the peace of the world, because our true duty is to help every living being experience happiness. No matter how life has been until now, from this moment onward, let us choose to do our part. We belong to a divine family, Paranjothi Kudumbam. When we live with this awareness, we begin to see that every being on earth is connected to us. Every family becomes our family. This understanding expands our hearts beyond division and reminds us that we are one human family. Just as we affirm that Kashmir to Kanyakumari is one India, we must first hold firmly to the truth of our shared identity. We should never lose awareness of who we are. When asked, we must answer with clarity and conviction: I am Indian. Though India holds many religions, races, languages, and cultures, national consciousness unites us as one people. Yet to remove conflict not only within nations but between all people, a greater awareness is needed. That awareness is divine consciousness. Religious identity alone can create separation through ideas of my religion and your religion. True divine awareness rises above such division. The teachings of Buddha, for example, guide humanity toward meditation, peace, and compassion. But when people misuse even sacred teachings to harm others for personal survival, they move away from truth. Real wisdom teaches us not to live by causing suffering to other beings, but to live in such a way that both we and others can experience joy. Spirituality does not mean withdrawing from life or becoming like a solitary sage. Spirituality means learning to live in harmony with everyone. If we cannot live peacefully with one person or build healthy relationships in our daily lives, how can we hope to embrace the whole world with unity? How can we create harmony in humanity?
The root of this struggle is a lack of clarity in our understanding. That is why daily penance and meditation are essential. They refine our awareness, sharpen our wisdom, and bring the inner clarity needed to live with peace, unity, and true spiritual understanding.

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