Santhosam Podcast: Guiding Light of Spiritual Wisdom

In the 16th Velvi discourse, Gurumahan says that from the One Divine Light arose the entire creation, and reflects on the boundless compassion of Ramalinga Swamigal, who attained self-realisation in the last century and shared that divine bliss with all humanity.

Self realised beings did not keep their wisdom to themselves. They wished to share their discoveries with humanity, yet many enlightened masters passed away before they could fully express the truths they had found.
Even in the last century, one such realized soul (Vallalar) attained Divine bliss on his own. He went beyond all forms of worship, composed the five Thirumurais, and further established the sixth Thirumurai—a scripture meant for practical living. He proclaimed, “I have realized this truth. My beloved people of the world, come to me. With supreme compassion, let us all live in the bliss of the Arutperunjothi that I have experienced.”
In a mind that has perceived this divine light, compassion arises naturally. It is not that he alone is that light, what was one (Divine light) in the beginning continues to exist as one even now.
From the primordial darkness arose the strong sense of “I.” This spread everywhere as thought. Within that thought came the urge to evolve, which led to movement. From movement came pressure, from pressure came sound, and from sound emerged a vast, ever-expanding energy,like a great fire. This is the beginningless and endless Arutperunjothi.
From this supreme light came atoms. Through their combinations and separations, the world was formed. Within this world, three fundamental qualities (Tamas, Rajas, Sattva) appeared. Through their nature and the functioning of the five elements, creation unfolded, giving rise to ego. From ego emerged the desire to take form, leading to the development of the subtle senses sight, hearing, smell, taste, and touch. Gradually, this evolved from inert existence into living beings.
Life first emerged in water. As the Earth cooled and land formed, life evolved from aquatic beings to plants, then to crawling creatures, flying beings, and finally walking beings. Among all these forms of life, true wisdom is to realize that all differences are, in essence, one’s own self.

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In the 16th Velvi Discourse, Gurumahan States the Parallel Between Science and Spirituality in Humanity’s Quest to Remove Suffering.

People often ask where to search for something that cannot be easily found (God) and how to attain it. They also wonder how they can realize the subtle energy that cannot be seen. To help people understand this, wise beings created certain methods and practices.
We cannot see an atom with our eyes. Yet science explains the atom by giving it a model and describing its structure. It explains the outer part of the atom, its center, and the energy within it so that people can understand it.
In the same way, temple worship was created to help people experience the subtle divine energy that cannot be seen. In a temple, this energy is symbolized inside the dark sanctum. The sound of the bell and the light of the camphor flame help people feel this presence. Through the visible form we worship, we learn to realize the formless divine truth within ourselves.
Religions that arose in Bharat were created to teach this truth. In fact, religions around the world were not formed by ordinary people. Wise sages created them after deep thought and spiritual practice to help remove human suffering.
Just as scientists spend many years researching to find solutions for human problems, spiritual sages also searched deeply for the cause of human suffering. They discovered that the peace people search for outside actually exists within themselves.
Through deep meditation and reflection, they realized profound truths. These truths later appeared as the Vedas, the Upanishads, the Sutras, and various spiritual traditions. When these discoveries benefited many people, they grew into respected religions. If they benefited only a few people, they slowly disappeared with time.
Through Velvis and Yajnas, sages revealed a unique spiritual truth for the welfare of humanity.

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In the 16th Velvi discourse, Gurumahan explains that just as a scientist shares his discoveries for the welfare of the world, a true spiritual seeker also shares the wisdom of self-realisation. When one realises that the same divine energy exists in all beings and spreads this understanding to others, it awakens a sense of oneness among people. Only this awareness of unity can bring true harmony and peace to humanity.

In the 16th Velvi, my devoted trustees and respected wisdom teachers understand the greatness of this penance. For many ages, this penance has protected Bharat. Why must we protect Bharat? Because by protecting Bharat, we can protect the whole world. That is why many people born in Bharat stand as examples to the world in different fields.
Even though we advance greatly in science, people do not find complete fulfillment through it. An atomic scientist studies the atom, but he studies it as something separate from himself. His research gives him results. But true spiritual wisdom teaches the scientist that the energy inside the atom is also within him.
For example, today we say that someone from the West first stepped on the moon. But if a spiritual seeker from Bharat had gone there, he would not step on it immediately. First he would touch the moon with reverence and offer respect. Only then would he begin his study.
This shows the difference between knowledge and spirituality. Knowledge keeps searching again and again. Spirituality realizes what it seeks and experiences joy in that realization.
Spirituality does not mean experiencing truth and keeping it only for oneself. When a person experiences great bliss, deep peace, great power, love, and beauty, he should share it with others. In the same way, when a scientist realizes that the same energy exists within the atom and within us, and helps others understand that we are all one with it, a feeling of unity arises.
Until this feeling of unity arises, humanity cannot live in true peace, harmony, or happiness. That is why people keep searching for peace, harmony, and happiness through knowledge. But they cannot find them outside, because they already exist within us.

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In the 16th Velvi Discourse, Gurumahan says the trials of the Universe lead the disciple towards complete surrender and divine wisdom.

The Supreme Light, the all-pervading reality, fills everything everywhere and showers waves of divine grace into the world. Many sages, saints, and Siddha beings dedicated themselves to the welfare of humanity. Through deep penance they realized great truths and wished to share them with the world. Some of them exist in subtle states beyond human sight. Through this 16tg Velvi, they fulfill their long-cherished aspirations.
All the wishes of the participants united to conduct this Velvi so that the coming age may become like a Satya Yuga. The five elements (Pancha Bhootas) also aligned with this purpose, making the Velvi a special one. This great yajna, performed for the welfare of the world, took place joyfully and successfully.
If nations and people maintain good intentions, even if there is delay and suffering increases for a time, the results will surely come later often far greater than expected. In the same way, the noble intentions behind the previous 15 Velvis helped make this 16th Velvi a remarkable one.
Those who participated visibly and those who participated invisibly all shared in its joy. Some people came with the intention of performing the Velvi with the Guru for twenty-one days. Others came only to watch. They too were allowed. After facing certain tests, when they finally surrendered, they received a complete experience of spiritual wisdom (Gnana).
My beloved wisdom teachers often say that some people think they do not need to perform penance and believe that merely seeing the Guru will remove all their faults. For such people, and for those who sincerely sought knowledge, special experiences unfolded. For three days, without many explanations, each person experienced the Velvi through their body, mind, intellect and beyond. Through these experiences they understood spiritual principles.

Yet these principles must be realized more deeply. Those three days carried the essence of the full 21 days of Velvi. If you had surrendered completely on the very first day, the path you would have understood would have been even higher.

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In the 16th Velvi discourse(2005-2006), Gurumahan says that devotion to God is only the first step on the spiritual path. A seeker must go beyond devotion and seek the guidance of a true Guru, live by Guru's words in order to realise the Supreme Self within.

That one truth which, when realised, equals attaining everything, is the very power that moves the Universe. That same Universal energy shines within every person as the Self. This wisdom is not new. For ages, the spiritual tradition of Sanatana Dharma in Bharat has shared this truth with all of humanity.
Yet many people believe that such teachings are meant only for a few. Without truly understanding these principles or realising God as it truly is, they remain at the first step of devotion. Feeling that devotion alone is enough, they continue striving across many births. But in this present birth, one receives the rare opportunity to make a sincere effort to realise the truth.
Finding a Guru itself is the fruit of the merits earned over many lifetimes. However, merely finding a Guru is not enough. The Guru shows the path that leads to the divine state.
When a seeker develops complete faith in the Guru, they begin to follow his guidance with sincerity. By valuing every word of the Guru, understanding his teachings, and putting them into practice, the seeker gradually moves closer to realisation. Whatever we deeply trust and hold firmly in our mind will ultimately guide our life, and with unwavering faith in the Guru, that guidance leads us toward the highest truth.

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In the 14th Velvi Discourse, Gurumahan Compares Divine Vibration (MeiUnarvu) to a Priceless Diamond Whose True Value Can Be Recognized Only by a Self Realized Yogi!
My dear ones, never abandon this Divine vibration that has been given to you as initiation. This is the very state that great saints, sages, and prophets sought for ages. They performed intense penance, melted their bodies through austerity, stood on one leg for long years, and meditated deeply on God to attain this realization.
Some undertook severe spiritual disciplines such as Lambika Yoga. They trained their tongues and bodies for many years, remained motionless in deep samadhi, and waited until they were blessed to meet a true Guru. Only then did they receive this supreme realization (MeiUnarvu) and attain that exalted state.
Yet you have received this rare awareness in this very birth. It has come to you because of the merits you gathered and the devotion you offered to God over previous births. This awareness is not something ordinary. It is a treasure that cannot be easily found even after long searching.
To understand its greatness, try remaining without food and water for three days. Then you will begin to realize the value of this awareness. Reflect on the compassion of Gnanavallal Paranjothi Magan who has freely granted you such a precious gift.
You may have come expecting something small, like ten rupees. But imagine someone suddenly placing a million rupees in your hands. You may feel happy, yet at the same time you may doubt it and wonder whether it is real or whether you are worthy of it. If you ask others about this experience, they may not understand it. Some may even say it is only imagination. Medical science cannot fully explain such a subtle inner feeling. Just as doctors press between the eyebrows to check whether a patient is fully under anesthesia, this spiritual sensation is entirely different from anything known in medicine. This experience cannot be recognized everywhere. If someone finds a large diamond, a child will think it is just a shiny stone. Only a skilled diamond merchant can recognize its true value. In the same way, only a great yogi who has experienced this divine awareness can explain its nature. Many who follow other spiritual paths may not know about this state. Therefore, this true awareness is not an ordinary sensation. It is a divine awareness that exists beyond the five senses.

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In the 14th Velvi discourse, Gurumahan teaches that eternal life unfolds when one steadily abides in the divine awareness received during the initiation at Thirumoorthi Hills. Through meditation, yogis can radiate noble thoughts, purify the world, and bring about a positive transformation.

Among people, you are elevated beings. Others have only awareness of the five senses, but you have received true awareness (MeiUnarvu). We call you those who are God-conscious, Self-conscious, truth conscious. You have understood the subtle reality and received the higher initiation of wisdom in Thirumoorthi Hills. You went beyond the mind and experienced divine awareness at the highest inner peak, Crown chakra.
With this awareness, you can obtain everything needed to live in this world. You can live in harmony with society, experience life in the right way, and joyfully fulfill the great purpose of human birth. Through such truth-aware people, a positive transformation will arise in the world.
In earlier times, ascetic yogis spread waves of goodwill throughout the world. While others slept, they remained awake and performed spiritual practices that nurtured noble thoughts, harmony, friendship, and goodness in society. Through righteous rulers, they helped establish just governance so that all beings in the world could live happily.
Today such conditions have become rare. Only a few people now follow the path of tapas yoga. These yogis draw cosmic energy and channel it through their mind, through the Sahasrara, and through the Third Eye center. In this way they purify their surroundings and fill them with waves of good intention. They live with the noble aim that they themselves and all beings should live in happiness. Those who live in such true tapas are the ones who have realized the truth.
Yet you have not fully understood your own greatness. When you understand yourself, you can live a joyful life on this earth. Not only in this life, but you will also gain a noble state beyond. That is why this tapas brings happiness in both this world and the next.
You may hear that people practiced severe austerities for many ages. But you do not need to perform such long and painful penances. You do not need to torment the body like the Guru. The teaching says: Melt the flesh and allow the inner light to grow. But I say, you do not need to suffer. Remain where you are and simply give a little attention to divine awareness every morning and evening. It is enough to remember it. It is enough to remain steady in it. When you rest in that awareness, unite with it, and become filled with it, that alone is sufficient.
In that state, whatever you think can come to you. You can receive all the good things needed in this world. Therefore, one should joyfully realize the Self, strengthen inner power, use it in daily life, experience life properly, and finally complete the great purpose of birth in supreme bliss.

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In the 14th Velvi Discourse, Gurumahan Reveals How Regular Tapas Purifies the Mind, Sharpens the Intellect, and What Truly Makes a Woman Divine!

In this world, you can live with health, prosperity, and happiness. For that, it is enough to practise Kundalini meditation that has been taught to you every day, both in the morning and in the evening. When you follow this practice regularly, your mind becomes pure. From purity arises clarity of intellect, and a clear mind naturally finds peace. In that peaceful state, the Divine Light Paranjothi shines brightly within.
The same Divine Light that governs the entire Universe also lives within you—as your inner light, your path, and your guiding support.
In this age of Kali Yuga, you do not need to struggle in distress. God’s grace is already present for you in abundance. To help you receive that grace, a worthy Guru is there, and ashram is also available. Use these blessings wisely, deepen your spiritual practice, and cultivate a sincere interest in penance and inner discipline.
Ask yourself now, what do you truly seek? Do you want wealth? Do you wish for good health? Do you desire peace of mind? To live well in this world, do you not need the means to sustain life? Do you want clarity of knowledge and sharp intelligence? Naturally, you wish for all these things.
So pray to the Lord, “Grant me all that is good and necessary. Let me not desire what should not be desired.” What should be avoided? Desire and anger.
This is the land of Bharata where women are revered as divine. Which woman is honoured as divine? The one who is free from desire and free from anger. A mind untouched by desire and anger reflects true divinity.
My beloved seekers of truth, I trust that those who pursue true understanding will remain free from desire and anger.

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In the 14th Velvi discourse, Gurumahan deeply moves the listeners as He reveals the sacrifices He undertakes, bearing the karmic burdens of His disciples and accepting responsibility for their actions to uplift them towards soul awakening.

Compared with other Velvis, this 14th Velvi was performed with greater austerity and intensity. Even if a person gains Tattva (philosophy), Dhavam (spiritual discipline), and wisdom, the body will still carry out its natural functions if its needs are ignored. Then why should this Velvi be so strict?
When a mother sees her children suffering from illness or difficulties in body or mind, she prays to God and performs various acts of devotion so that the sins they may have committed knowingly or unknowingly are removed. If a child suffers from a disease like pox, the mother becomes even more devoted and disciplined than the child. For the sake of her child’s recovery, she observes fasts, performs prayers, and willingly endures hunger and hardship without complaint.
In the same way, a Guru acts for the sake of those who sincerely seek truth. All those who have received initiation in this Gnanapeedam are like beloved children of wisdom. Before gaining true knowledge, whatever actions you perform, knowingly or unknowingly, belong to you alone. But once Kundalini initiation is given, the responsibility of guiding and protecting you also rests with the Guru.
If you cause suffering to other living beings through your thoughts, words, or actions, that responsibility reaches the Guru as well. After countless births, you have obtained this rare human birth, and in this life you have come to the Guru to attain wisdom. To ensure that the mistakes you make do not harm you, the Guru performs these Holy Penance.
Guru does not perform them to gain power for Himself. Instead, I pray to God so that the suffering and sorrow that may arise from the actions of my beloved seekers, whether done knowingly or unknowingly, may be removed. I pray that they should not face suffering in this life and that they may attain liberation itself.
Even after reaching the Guru through many hardships, if they continue to live only with attachment to the body and fail to recognise their true nature, they will have to experience the consequences of their actions in this very life. This world is the field of karma: whatever you sow, you must reap. Whether one is a saint or a great sage, no one can escape the results of their actions.
As a Guru, my only wish is that you should receive only good. Just as a mother serves food first to her husband and children and eats whatever remains, a Guru lives solely for the upliftment of those who received my teachings, so that they may grow in body, mind, and spirit.
I even pray to God not to test them again, wondering whether they will be able to bear further trials. I ask myself what should be done to remove the suffering caused by their karmic burdens, whether I should discipline the body, remain without food, or withdraw from meeting others. This Velvi was performed for that very purpose. Because the Velvi was intense, I could not speak immediately afterward. My only prayer is that you should live in wellbeing and prosperity. Every being born into this world is meant to live in happiness.

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In the 14th Velvi Discourse (2003-2004), Gurumahan Speaks on the Precious Gift of Human Birth and Shows How Remembering and Chanting the Divine Name Becomes the Path to God in Kali Yuga!

Among all living beings, the human being is considered the highest. To get this rare human birth, the soul has passed through countless lives over immeasurable periods of time. Yet even after attaining this precious birth, many fail to realise the ultimate truth and remain caught in the endless cycle between birth and death.
The scriptures speak of four ages, known as the yugas. In the earlier three ages (Sathya, Treta, Dwapar), people attained the Divine through intense penance, acts of charity, and sacred rituals. However, in the present age of Kali Yuga, it is said that simply chanting and remembering the name of God is enough to reach the highest spiritual state.
Why is this so? Because in Kali Yuga righteousness gradually declines. Love and respect between parents and children weaken. Affection among siblings diminishes. True friendship loses its meaning, and even relationships such as those between employer and worker become unstable. Deceit and selfishness begin to increase.
In such an age, the human mind easily becomes absorbed in basic instincts—eating, sleeping, seeking comfort, enjoying pleasures, and continuing the cycle of reproduction.
During such times, it becomes difficult for people to reflect on God, study sacred wisdom, live by righteousness, or deeply realise that the Divine exists and must be attained. Practices such as severe penance, sacrificial rituals, and elaborate spiritual disciplines therefore become difficult for most people.
For this reason, the sages taught a simpler path for this age: if one sincerely remembers God and chants the Divine Name, that alone can gradually lead a person toward union with the Divine.

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