Santhosam Podcast: Guiding Light of Spiritual Wisdom

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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In the 14th Velvi Discourse(2003-2004), Gurumahan Says pain and suffering after Kundalini awakening  or the Gnana Initiation Lead the Seeker Toward Liberation. He urges us to draw inspiration from the lives of Buddha, Jesus, Prophet Muhammad, and the teachings of the Ramayana and Mahabharata, and to see suffering as a call to uphold dharma and move towards inner freedom.

In this very birth, you have gained the opportunity to attain liberation. We told you this even before you came to the Velvi. When you lived only in devotion, you did not experience much suffering. But after receiving this wisdom teaching and reaching the Guru, some difficulties may arise. This happens because you must clear the karma of many past births in this one birth. Suffering and sorrow come to awaken you and help you grow to a higher state. In truth, they are not real suffering.
When a woman conceives, she undergoes many hardships for ten months. She lets go of her selfish needs and thinks only about the well-being of the child. She makes many sacrifices. Even after the child is born, she continues to make great efforts to raise the child. Few hardships are greater than this.
In the same way, the yogis and truthful saints who lived in this land of Bharath experienced many hardships. When you look at their lives, you will see that the suffering they endured was far greater than anything you may face in this life. So whenever you face sorrow, remember the great sages who lived before. Think of Buddha. Think of Jesus. Think of Prophet Muhammad. Think of Shankara. When you remember them, you will see that they sacrificed themselves for the welfare of the world and patiently endured many hardships.
They lived for truth and wanted to proclaim that truth to the world. For this, they gave up royal positions, family life, relatives, and worldly comforts. Even when they lived in forests and faced many difficulties, they never abandoned their dharma.
The same message appears in epics like the Ramayana and the Mahabharata. Instead of debating whether the stories happened exactly as told, we should look at the life principles they teach. Even in times when truth and dharma existed strongly, the heroes faced many hardships but still stood firm in their dharma.
Realised beings say that life is not just a physical life. Life must become a life of dharma. Through you, truth and dharma must once again stand strong in this world.
When people live with dharma, all good things will naturally arise in the world. Humanity must once again follow a life rooted in divine dharma. A world where everyone lives with well-being and happiness should arise.
These spiritual practices and Velvis take place for that purpose. By uplifting yourself, you uplift your family, your society, Bharath, and ultimately the whole world. With this single noble aim, these Velvis are performed.

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The witness consciousness in waking, dream, and deep sleep states is the all-pervading, omnipresent, all-powerful primordial energy. Through 'I' thought, it manifested as sound, and from that sound it becomes light which fills the entire Universe. A scientist says that everything in the world is made of atoms. But a devotee sees everything as filled with God. A wise person says that everything seen lies in the awareness of the beholder. By constant enquiry, the seeker finally becomes one with Divine. A devotee who searches for God worships deeply, and he becomes That itself. After becoming That, his real nature is the nature of the Self (Atma), which is your true nature too. The qualities of the Self are love, grace, wisdom, power, beauty, bliss, peace. But you do not see yourself as the Self, you see yourself as a physical form. Every day you look in the mirror. You only see your body, not your true Self. Yet you say, “I saw myself.” In truth you only saw your body. Just as you see your car when you sit inside it, you only see the body in which you live. Your real nature is not this body. It exists inside. If you want to see your true Self, you must turn inward. That inner Self is covered by unnecessary qualities like desire, anger, greed, attachment, pride, and jealousy. Because of these coverings, you think the body is you. When you see the body, you think you are beautiful or strong. But this body will perish. You are the eternal witnessing Self. You are not the beauty or strength of the body. When you go beyond the body, you sometimes think you are an angry person. When anger comes, you even say that you may become like an animal. But that means you are not anger itself. Ego means considering something unreal as real. When you think the perishable body is “I,” that is ego and ignorance. The aim of the Vedas is to remove this ego and ignorance. Think about it. If you travel in a car, are you the car? If you ride in a chariot, are you the chariot? No, the vehicle belongs to you, but you are not the vehicle. In the same way, you are not the senses touch, speech, sight, smell, or hearing. You are not the mind either. You are not even the charioteer. With your physical eyes and intellect you only see the outer body. Do you truly see the Guru? The Guru is not limited by the physical body. He exists within that body and within you. He speaks, sees, and hears from within. If you search outside for ages, you will not find this inner reality. Turn your senses and mind inward. When you see this inner awareness, you will see the Supreme within it. In this world there are solid forms, liquids, heat, air, and space. But behind all these elements there is one fundamental reality, the Supreme Truth. It is eternal, permanent, and everlasting. It alone truly exists. That is why sages call it the Ultimate Reality. Where is this truth? It exists everywhere. There is no place where it is absent. That is why the Siddhas said, “Do not leave the place where it exists and search for it where it does not exist, O precious one of wisdom.” You are all treasures of wisdom. The divine power already exists within you. If you turn inward, you can see the vision of God. You do not need to walk to temples or go on pilgrimages. You do not need to travel far or climb mountains to see God. In this age, God already exists within you wherever you are. You need only the mind. If you turn the mind inward, you can see the divine. But your mind looks at things outside. The intellect tries to know everything outside itself. Yet it fears to know itself. When knowledge truly knows itself, it shines as the Lord of the Universe.

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Gurumahan gently reminds seekers who have received initiation to think, speak, and act with wisdom. By living with such awareness, the mind’s impurities gradually fall away. When one has understood that everything is ParaBrahmam, it becomes even more important to live in harmony with that truth. If, despite this understanding, a person knowingly does wrong, the consequences may be stronger than for those who are still unaware, hence the need to walk the path with sincerity and responsibility.

If you see impurities in your mind yet feel unable to remove them, that is ignorance. The resolve that “I will remove them” is determination. One who recognises his mistakes and corrects them is truly wise. But when someone knowingly does wrong, punishment will follow.
My dear ones, whoever you may be, you must experience the results of the actions you perform. That is why we say: think good, speak good, and do good, then only good will come to you.
Do not commit wrong even unknowingly. A person who errs without knowing receives a lesser punishment. But one who knowingly does wrong receives a greater punishment.
Ordinary people may receive only a small punishment for their mistakes. But if you come to the Guru’s path, practise this meditation, and realise that God is One and that all beings are nothing other than 'That', yet still commit wrong, then your punishment will be greater than that of an ordinary person.
A child may be forgiven for its mistakes. But when a knowledgeable person does wrong, forgiveness is rare.
Therefore, before doing anything, reflect carefully with your intelligence on what is right and what is wrong. In the same way, think before you speak, and speak with care so that no mistake arises.
Do not feel discouraged thinking, “I see the impurities, but I do not know how to remove them.” Simply move away from those impurities and hold on to a single good thought. When you do that, all the inner garbage will gradually fall away.

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Your thoughts become your perception, and your perception shapes your life. Gurumahan reveals how cultivating positive awareness and divine consciousness can lead to inner peace and spiritual awakening!

Gurumahan Reveals the Way to Transcend the Cycle of Birth and Death by Holding to the Divine Vibration Received as Atma Upadesha.

When a thought arises, sense perception also arises. The thoughts that appear in your mind become your what your senses perceive. These feelings are of two kinds: good  and harmful. When the thoughts in your mind are right, they become good perception. When the thoughts are not right, they create harmful perception, and those feelings bring harm to the body, mind, and soul. Good exp rience of sense perception protect the body, the mind, and the soul. Therefore, always perceive the good! 
Whatever you think of, will bring a perception with it. When you think of a sweet like laddu, the expelrience of sweetness appears. When you think of bitter gourd, its bitter nature comes to mind. When you think of a dear friend, good feeling arise. When you think of someone who caused you pain, unpleasantness arise. What you always need are those good experiences. Think of what brings joy. When you keep thinking of the Divine vibration (MeiUnarvu), that very divine awareness becomes a joyful experience. 
To reach that higher state, in every birth people pray to God and seek a Guru. Even after attaining the Guru and reaching certain states, they forget their true Self. Without knowing the secret of their birth, they are born again, enter the womb again, live in the body, and eventually face death. To understand birth and death and to attain the deathless state, the teachings called Brahma Upadesa and Atma Upadesa are given.

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Gurumahan highlights how to draw abundant cosmic energy at the crown chakra, rejuvenate the body, mind and intellect, utilise the energies in daily life, and experience true bliss.

The energy rising from Mooladhara towards the  center of the brain, as it spins at the crown, it draws in all cosmic energies. Crossing the Brahmarandhra, it moves beyond turiyam into turiyateetam, absorbing Universal power. It grows stronger, develops further, and brings joy and expands knowledge. By knowing the Self, one develops this energy and uses it in daily life, experiencing pleasure, and fulfilling the great purpose of birth in bliss.

This power is born in every cell of the body. Through silent meditation, it fills each cell millions upon millions. The brain, though only two percent of body weight, directs blood flow to feet and controls countless cells. When the brain receives good energy, it grants the body the wondrous power to act.

Thus, this supreme energy removes the three kinds of suffering physical, mental, and intellectual and fulfills the great purpose of life.

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In the 13th Velvi discourse, Gurumahan explains the true meaning of “Santhosham.”

Santhosham (happiness) is the very state of the Supreme, an expression of boundless love, infinite intelligence, power, bliss, and peace. It is a state completely free from all flaws. When a person drifts into forgetfulness of the Divine, we gently remind them by saying “Santhosham,” meaning: do not forget God. Expressions such as “Shiva Shiva,” “Allah,” and “Kartar” all point to the same Supreme Reality.

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In the 13th Velvi discourse, Gurumahan leads seekers into meditation, inviting them to sit in stillness and offer all their prayers, worries, and heartfelt requests at the Guru’s feet. As the mind quietens in that moment of surrender, the seeker begins to feel the presence of the all-pervading Supreme Light within.

Think of the Supreme Divine Light Paranjothi and sit in a comfortable posture for a minute. Place all your requests and concerns before the Guru. Sit in a relaxed position without any strain or pressure. Gently close your eyes. Bend your neck slightly forward so that your chin touches your chest. Let your tongue touch the upper palette or clench your teeth and take deep breaths in and out. Inhale deeply and exhale deeply again and again.
Let the Brahma energy move inward as creative power. Let the Vishnu energy flow through all parts of your body and protect through the nerves. Let the Shiva energy remove all unnecessary elements from within. Let the Brahma energy enter as creative force, transform as Vishnu energy to protect, and act as Shiva energy to remove all that is not needed. Let these three energies - Kundalini as creative force, Jiva as protective force, and Prana as life force work together to give health to your body, peace to your mind, clarity to your intellect, enthusiasm to your life, and fulfillment to your soul.
Now raise your neck slightly and turn your gaze inward to the point between your eyebrows, the inner eye. This is the place where divine power exists. This forehead center is where immense power arises in humans. The third eye controls the functions of the body, mind, and life force. You experience the Divine energy there as inner awareness. That supreme energy rises from the base as Kundalini and reaches the forehead center. It exists as awareness in knowledge and as feeling in the body. Now go beyond feelings and thoughts and unite with pure awareness. God exists there as pure consciousness.
Worship your chosen form of God there. You may worship as Allah, as Kartar, as light, as Shiva, Vishnu, Brahma, Rudra, Mahesha, as Shakti, as Ganesha, or Muruga. Worship in any form you love, as a form if you are a devotee, or as pure awareness if you are a yogi. Ask the Divine there. Knock and it will open. Ask and it will be given. Place all your burdens and intentions there. The cosmic energy will descend through your crown as Guru’s grace and bring what you truly need. Instead of asking for everything you want, pray: “O God, do what is good for me, my family, and everyone.”
Think with wisdom and ask with clarity. Gain knowledge and reach higher states. When you go beyond the forehead center to the crown, you realize that you are the soul. When you remain in that awareness, love flows from you, knowledge expands, grace fills you, and your body radiates light. Peace spreads everywhere in the Universe.
Let this peace spread to your family, neighbors, street, city, state, nation, and the whole world. Let all beings live in happiness. Let the world attain peace and harmony. Let all leaders live in well-being. Place your hands on your forehead and affirm: “I am the soul. I am love. I am knowledge. I am power. I am bliss. I am peace. I am divine.”
Let all beings live happily. Let the world attain peace and harmony. Blessings to the world from the forehead center. Let true wisdom grow. Let peace prevail. Let us protect the welfare of the world. Let us protect world peace. By the grace of the true Guru, let the age of truth prevail. Santhosham, santhosham, santhosham.

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In the 13th Velvi Discourse, Gurumahan says, Love is the Only Force that Can Unite Humanity, Elevate Thought into Transformative Power, Protect Generations, and Manifest a Divine World of Peace and Dharma.

How can we unite humanity? Give love to as many people as you can in this vast world. From 6 am to 10 pm everyday you have time, reflect on how many hearts you can touch with love. Should we offer love only to a small group, or should everyone receive it? Think deeply. Just as Guru loves all, you too must extend your love to all.
Does love require money? Does it need knowledge, education, position, or authority? What does it truly need? It needs only a heart, a sincere heart. Who are you? A human being, one who possesses a heart. Then what must a human do? One must give love. What does a mother expect from you? What does a wife expect? What does a child, a friend, a neighbor, or a leader expect from you? And what do you expect from others? The answer is love, only love.
With the vision of creating a world founded on love, தெய்வீகம் (UPF, Thirumoorththi Hills) stands as a place where an empire of love is being shaped. Therefore, the ashram trustees and well-wishers have designed a noble path. In life, we engage in many activities. We serve our nation, our homes, and many places across the world. Yet, even then, we always set aside a portion for our own home. In the same way, for this divine space, which is to become the Universal mother-home of the world, we must express the virtue of giving. Charity is a natural quality of being human; it is dharma.
No matter how much one earns in a day, one can set aside even a single rupee a day as an offering of dharma. With that simple act, one affirms: “I offer this for the welfare of the world, for the protection of peace, and for the creation of Sathya Yuga.” Those who say and then act are good. But those who act without even speaking are greater. You must become those who act quietly, without seeking recognition.
Therefore, take part in this Holy Penance that has been created for you. With a full heart and deep feeling, receive the blessings that flow here. As you come to this ashram, open your heart and express your thoughts. Whatever intention you carry within, let it be fulfilled exactly as you envision it. The power of thought is immense. If we begin to speak fully about the power of thought, even hours would not be enough.
So hold firm to your thoughts, especially good thoughts. Noble thoughts will not only protect you, but they will also safeguard your lineage for generations to come. They will extend their protection to the entire world. Therefore, live with good thoughts, speak good words, perform good actions and above all, let everything be filled with love.

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In the 13th Velvi discourse, Gurumahan reveals the secret of nurturing a divine child from the very moment of conception, through pure, focused, and elevated thoughts within the womb. When women conceive with one-pointed awareness on the Supreme, children of higher consciousness are born. Such divine beings, through their elevated vibrations and awakened awareness, help protect and uplift the entire world.

Through you, the world awaits a great transformation. Therefore, India is revealing the spiritual, scientific, and yogic principles that the world is looking for. Within a few years, a complete system based on scientific foundations will emerge, and through the expression of yogic science, India and all the nations connected with it will rise to a higher state.
The body becomes the abode for the Atma that has undergone Holy penance (without food). When the soul exists without a physical form, it is unable to act. To fulfill its purpose, it seeks a body through which it can express and carry out its intentions. My dear ones, when you meditate on this sacred land (JnanaPeedam, Thirumoorththi Hills) with deep emotion, faith, and devotion, performing penance, or and when both the mother and father sincerely pray with melting hearts “O Lord, You Yourself must take form as our child and be born through this womb” then surely that soul understands the mother’s longing. It unites with the father’s life force and prana  and, joins with the father’s seed, and reaches the mother’s womb. There is also another subtle process of birth. Beyond that, whatever the nature of the conception may be, if the mother, with one-pointed focus, and chastity worships the One Supreme without distraction, and if the mother prays that the child growing in their womb must become a divine being, then that child will indeed be born with divine qualities. If they hold the intention that the child shall shine with divine grace even while in the womb, then it will be so. A being born with such spiritual force is called an Aithreyar.  This ashram holds the power to bring forth such divine beings. Therefore, my beloved divine women, my complete blessings are that every child growing in your womb and taking birth may become a divine child. With the Guru’s grace, if you remain pure and aligned in your thoughts, words, and actions, then surely in the future, many great beings of penance will be born from here. It is through the thought waves of these great souls that peace can spread throughout the entire world. These waves of peace arising from tapas act like a protective covering that safeguards the whole world. Many foreign nations may have invaded this land, and many cultural changes may have taken place. Yet the ancient glory of India has not been lost. It continues to remain because of the supreme protective field created by tapas. It is these subtle waves of penance that still guard and preserve this nation. That is why, when a government arises that protects philosophical sages and great practitioners of penance, only then can they remain undistracted, immersed fully in tapas, united with divine awareness, and rapidly spread noble thought waves across the world.
In the regions of the Himalayas, many great beings of penance dwell, and from there they radiate these thought waves. These waves spread from there to the central regions and from here further across all directions. Moving in a continuous cycle, these thought vibrations gain the power to protect the entire world.
Therefore, this is a time when many great spiritual beings and realized souls of penance will increasingly take birth in the world.

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