Santhosam Podcast: Guiding Light of Spiritual Wisdom

The decisions we make today determine our life tomorrow. If we fail to make the right decision, it results in mental distress. In traditional kolam art, a dot (pulli) and a line (kodum) must come together to form a meaningful pattern. Without this connection, the design becomes disordered. Likewise, for life to be harmonious, the woman (dot) and the man (line) must be united. To understand this, o...

தன்னிலையில் தானாகி ஓங்கார ஒளியுமாகி  விண்ணாகி, மீனாகி(நட்சத்திரமாகி) நீராகி, நிலனாகி, தாவரமுமாகி,  வித்தாகி, உருவாகி, விந்தாகி, மனுவாகி(மனிதனாகி), மதியாகி, நீதியாகி, நிலையாகி, நிலைத்தலாகி,  நின்றமர்ந்த நிலையில் அறிவில் அறிவாய்,  தானாகிய நானென்ற நிலையே தன்னிலை. Chapter 1- நான், page 6 Whatever exists in the vast cosmos also resides within the human body. The crown center, or Sahasrara, is the seat...

The forehead eye, also known as the eye of wisdom and the eye of knowledge, is the gateway to reaching the highest level of intelligence. The front part of the forehead is where understanding occurs, and it is the place where thinking and analysis take place. It is here that we reflect on everything and gain clarity, analysing all things with focus and deep understanding, regardless of who is spea...

True happiness comes from deeply knowing oneself. One evolves from seeking small, fleeting pleasures through the senses to experiencing a higher, lasting bliss that transcends them. By gaining self-awareness, nurturing inner strength, and applying it in everyday life, one can engage with the world—seeing, hearing, feeling, tasting, and touching—with conscious presence and care. Even while living a...

To keep thinking of the all-powerful God with full devotion at the Sahasrara is to become one with Him. That is the highest state – the true feet of the Lord (paramapadham). Only by reaching His holy feet can we be free from all pain and sorrow in this world. So, the mind must hold firmly to that Supreme God at the Sahasrara — to the God within as the Atman , and to the Atman within as Divine Vibr...

When there is a deep bond and true harmony between a guru and disciple, the guru shares wisdom by revealing the truth exactly as it is. The love shared in this relationship—known as *Guru Bhakti*—is the foundation of such harmony. The word ‘Guru’ itself holds meaning: ‘Gu’ represents darkness, and ‘Ru’ stands for the light that dispels it. This light is knowledge, and the Guru is the one who bring...

Summer is a season that brings about remarkable changes. The intense heat of summer causes noticeable effects on human skin and body. It also generates internal heat, which can lead to issues like poor digestion and water retention in the lungs. These days, many people over the age of 45 tend to face one or another form of heart-related problems. Any change that occurs on the surface of our body c...

The mind becomes what it thinks. When we think of lower things, our thoughts, words, and actions reflect that low state. But when we focus on higher truths, we develop noble thoughts, speech, and actions. Good actions lead to good results, and low actions lead to poor outcomes. So, when the body acts with goodness, the soul receives good results. At the moment of death, if the soul is at peace, it...

Instilling good habits in children before the age of five, lays the foundation for lifelong positive practices—what begins as a habit becomes a way of life. If the future world is to be virtuous, the responsibility lies with the parents. If the parents are good, the children will also grow up to be good. Even if the father makes a mistake, the mother must uphold strong moral values. This is becaus...

These  days, way of life is changing. People do not Eat on time  nor the amount of intake is right. Bhagavad Gita says,    "Who can master Yoga?  The one who eats beyond or less than what is necessary,  The one who sleeps alot and the one who does not sleep, For the one who works beyond needs and for the one who does not work at all, these people  cannot master yoga Therefore people who can b...

At the centre of the eyebrows, one can worship and realize the truth in three states — as a form/image/idol, formless form, and a formless (arūpa) awareness. According to each person’s spiritual maturity and receptivity, that Supreme Being/God — can be worshipped through the inner eye (third eye) as a form, as a mantra/light, or as a formless awareness beyond both form and sound. Thus, according t...

After eating foods that give us the energy to work throughout the day, our body digests the food, absorbs the needed energy, and removes the unwanted waste. This process is called metabolism. Just like the human body has a metabolic system, the Earth too has its own kind of metabolism—taking in what is needed for growth and releasing what is not. This natural system of balance exists not only in h...

The state that transcends the two states of dream and deep sleep is divine contemplation. The all-powerful Supreme Being is present everywhere, in everything, and always. That alone is the true essence. That is why it is called Paramporul (the Supreme Reality). It is the ultimate truth, and hence it is referred to as Mei Porul (the True Reality). We worship that mei porul that is above everything...

May you carry out all your duties successfully today with the grace of divine power.  With a pleasant face and kind words, we must speak in a way that does not hurt anyone’s heart. Each word we speak should be considered carefully, ensuring it brings benefit to all. Even if a truth is harsh, it should be conveyed with kindness.  In the same way, every action should be guided by the intention of do...

The human body is seen as a composition of the five elements—earth, water, fire, air, and space. These elements not only exist in the external world but are also present within each of us. Specific regions of the spine correspond to these elements—for example, the throat represents space, the chest- air, the navel- fire, the lower abdomen- water, and the base of the spine- earth. Among these, air...

நாபிக்குக் கீழே பன்னிரண்டு அங்குலம் தாபிக்கும் மந்திரம் தன்னை அறிகிலர் தாபிக்கும் மந்திரம் தன்னை அறிந்த பின் கூவிக் கொண்டு ஈசன் குடியிருந்தானே Line 1:  நாபிக்குக் கீழே பன்னிரண்டு அங்குலம் Just as the Divine resides in the sanctum sanctorum (garbhagriha) of a temple, so too does the Supreme Being—Shiva, dwell deep within the sanctum of this body. The sacred center within is the Mooladhara, the root...

Through constant reflection and deep contemplation, one ultimately becomes what one worships. But who is the one who prays? And who is the God worthy of that prayer? “அந்த வணக்கத்தின் வணக்கத்தால், வணங்கி வணங்கி வணங்கி, வணங்கியவன் எவனோ அவனே வணக்கத்திற்கு உரிய ஈசன் என்று அறிந்த அன்றே வணக்கத்தின் முடிவு “ When the Jeeva (individual soul) realizes that it is none other than the Divine itself—the very...

If you encounter practical challenges in meditation, know that meditation itself is the path through which such obstacles are gently dissolved. The obstacles are not caused by meditation. Meditation is the solution to all problems. Therefore, if we learn meditation with proper guidance and practice it properly and consistently, we can overcome many of the challenges that arise in life.  When there...

There is no such thing as forgetting anything. Everything is within our memory. But we need to decide which memory is necessary and which one is not. We should remove unnecessary memories and strengthen the important ones. This can be done by practicing a simple breathing technique. When we inhale, impressions(memories) are recorded in our brain; when we exhale,  impressions are released. Therefor...

The mind is the cause of everything. It is said that the nature of the blood flowing in the human body itself is the mind. In general, foods are classified into three qualities or Gunas; tamasic, rajasic, and sattvic. Every food and plant carries these inherent energies. Whatever we choose to consume, that very guna becomes a part of us, influencing our body, mind, and soul. If we desire to cultiv...

The divine state Is said to be the true self state. When one remains in their natural state, equilibrium is seen in all circumstances. By rising above the superiority and inferiority complex, and by understanding both the good and the bad, we walk only on the righteous path. The reason is, once we realize the truth that everything originated from the same fundamental source, we will be able to see...

In life, we try to understand each other — to understand another person’s mind and intellect. We strive to gain a clear understanding of the world around us. Yet, we often fail to truly understand our own minds.  If one understands their own mind and intellect, they can understand the intellect of others as well. When we learn to value our own intellect, we begin to appreciate the intellectual abi...

Ξ ஆறாம் தந்திரம் . (திருவடிப் பேறு) பாடல்: 1598 திருமந்திரம் | Thirumanthiram திருவடி ஞானஞ் சிவமாக்கு விக்குந் திருவடி ஞானஞ் சிவலோகஞ் சேர்க்குந் திருவடி ஞானஞ் சிறைமல மீட்குந் திருவடி ஞானமே திண்சித்தி முத்தியே. Jnana of Holy Feet makes you Siva, Jnana of Holy Feet takes you to world of Siva, Jnana of Holy Feet free you from imprisoned impurities, Jnana of Holy Feet is Siddhi and Mukti too. Jñānam (...

What is prayer? There are three aspects to it: the one who prays, the divine being to whom the prayer is offered, and the reason or cause for the prayer. The one who prays, from time to time, prays for various aspects of personal life such as physical health, mental well-being, intellectual growth, family welfare, and material prosperity. The same person, in this prayer, refers to the individual,...

A human being is one who possesses four kinds of dimensions: the first dimension is the physical state, the second is the mental state, the third is the intellectual state, and the fourth is the spiritual state. When a human being becomes aware of these four dimensions, he opens the path to complete inner evolution and realization. Upanishads say that Know that one, by knowing which, all is known....