Santhosam Podcast: Guiding Light of Spiritual Wisdom

Even in Soundarya Lahari, our Acharya Shankara has spoken of this truth. The Supreme Power, Jagadambika, when worshipped, manifests the three divine functions under Her domain—creation (srishti), preservation (sthiti), and dissolution (samhara), that is, the acts of bringing forth, sustaining, and withdrawing. To carry out these cosmic duties, She brought forth three distinct energies. Therefore,...

In Krita Yuga, liberation came through meditation. In Treta Yuga, through sacrifice and ritual. In Dvapara Yuga, through worship and devotion. But in Kali Yuga, people will not worship, will not sacrifice, will not meditate. For them, chanting the Divine Name alone is enough. What is chanting the Name? Simply repeating God’s name. Even once is sufficient. Rama’s name, uttered once, is said to be e...

Without relentless effort, not a single day will bring fruit. Tireless, unwavering effort alone is the path. Whatever you truly seek will surely be granted. Eyebrow center (Third Eye) is the place that hears and bestows. From there, remain and ask. Ask, and it shall be given. As one wanders here and there in Thirumoorthi Hills, arriving late, after all is done. We climb the holy hill, weary in bod...

Gurumahaan talks about disciples' testimonials during velvi meditation:  Though it may not be called complete satisfaction, each seeker receives a unique measure of contentment here, greater than in ordinary pursuits. I wondered: what use is there in speaking? Better to remain silent. Among the learned, I am nothing, a mere zero. And in that zero, what words can arise? Yet I observed: some ha...

When people came to me, they immediately said: Our burdens have been lifted, our troubles dissolved. What was divided has been joined, what was joined has been understood. Separation has turned into union, and union into goodness. Whatever happens now, happens for good. Even in struggles and hardships, there is hidden good. In every gathering, whatever unfolds is for good. If a son lies in the hos...

Whatever kinds of sufferings may occur in this world, they are generally classified into three types. • Adhibhautikam : Suffering arising from the environment and the five elements. • Adhyatmika : Suffering arising from within oneself (body/mind) • Adhidaivika : Suffering arising from other living beings. It is said that to be protected from these three forms of suffering, one must meditate inward...

If one holds a noble thought, surely anything can be accomplished. Yet every noble thought will have challenges, without which greater achievements cannot be reached. After completing four holy penance (Velvis) for universal wellbeing, what should the fifth be? We had said it would be performed in California in the space. But in America, the right conditions were not present. While reflecting on w...

On this sacred land of Bharata, five great penances (Velvis) are being performed in ways that people today can understand. Though unseen, countless sages and saints continue to radiate waves of thought from hidden places, working tirelessly to protect and preserve the world. These realized beings have transcended the physical, subtle, and causal bodies, merging with the Supreme. From that state, t...

According to Siddha medicine, humanity suffers from 4,448 diseases. These arise from imbalances in the three elements—Vata (air), Pitta (fire), and Kapha (water). When these increase or decrease beyond their natural measure, disease occurs. If the three elements of body (air, fire, water) are regulated, disciplined, and harmonized, one attains a body free of illness, a prosperous life, and a flour...

Let us reflect. The one who realizes the Divine within is the true Andhanan (seer). A Brahmin is not defined by birth, but by awareness of the inner Self. Who is it that hears, sees, smells, tastes, touches, thinks? That very awareness is what we call “I.” This “I” is not the body. When the body, mind, and intellect rest in sleep, blood circulation and breathing continue, as the conscious awarenes...

In Bharath, humanity once lived with truth, dharma, and justice as the highest ideals of life. But today, attitudes have changed—cultures, traditions, and morals have shifted. To ensure this decline does not continue, we must protect and preserve what is noble. If children, from the early age of three to seven, are nurtured with good nourishment—meaning values and virtues—then those seeds will gro...

May the blessings of our sacred penance shield us from obstacles and protect the world from harm. Though dangers may arise, the noble thoughts of saints and sages born on this holy soil continue to safeguard the earth. Their waves of goodwill still resonate, guiding the planet toward peace, harmony, and joy for all beings. Without such protection, the suffering of future generations would be beyon...

Is this ashram(Universal Peace Foundation, in thirumurthi hills) built for a single person? Is this pyramid(pranavalayam) raised for me alone? Is this hut constructed only for my sake? Is this educational service, medical service, or welfare work created merely for me? No! Why have our seekers not yet understood this? We establish these places so that, after coming here, we may gain physical healt...

Wisdom teacher Rafi Ahmed often asks, “Why should the Master of Supreme Wisdom (Guru) not reveal Himself?” Though all powers reside within me, I continued to say that my time had not yet arrived. Why? Because when the right moment comes and I reveal myself, world peace will be established instantly. When wisdom and governance unite, humanity will begin to live in love, culture, brotherhood, and ha...

This sacred penance was performed with fire to prevent earthquakes and natural disasters that will be caused by fire. The hole in the ozone layer above the earth causes disturbances.  How did this happen? Was it created by God? No. God has given us all the energies we need and created us so that we may all live happily. But because of the conflicts within us, we are bringing destruction upon ourse...

Today, many auspicious signs have been arising within me. By circumstance, the World Tamil Conference was held here in Tamil Nadu. It was originally planned to be held in London, but for some unknown reason it happened here. Politicians may not understand whether this has any connection to us, to spirituality, or to world peace. But there is a subtle link. From ancient times—“when stone was born a...

What kind of arts did the people of Tamil Nadu possess? Nowhere else in the world do we find so many arts. But it is this sacred land that gave birth to all the sixty‑four divine arts. If sixty‑four arts flourished here, what must the people have been like? Only when people live in joy, eat well, and enjoy abundance do the arts blossom. Art emerges from the depths of the mind. If all sixty‑four ar...

Even though I had the thought of buying this place, when I went to America I told our wis om teacher Dr. William Joseph and his wife, Pushparani, “I have a vision. I need 108 acres. When I obtain these 108 acres, along with the necessary materials and the right people, I will be able to offer peace and harmony to this world.” They asked, “Guruji, when you were in America you spoke of this. Why don...

Why should I meditate inside this pyramid? In ancient times, great rishis, saints, and prophets practiced profound austerities in remote, silent places far away from human disturbance. From that inner discipline arose noble teachings for humanity. What are these “good teachings”? Ultimately, it is just one thing: a good thought. If a human being develops a noble thought, everything else that is ne...

By the year 1999, nuclear weapons and war machinery must inevitably be reduced and transformed into industries that serve humanity. Human intelligence today is moving toward destruction. This very intelligence must be transformed into good intelligence. That is why we call upon the “wise people of the world.” O noble thinkers of the world! Come, understand this truth. To those engaged in nuclear r...

Nature’s upheavals remind us how fragile life is, even for advanced nations like Japan. Instead of dwelling on suffering, we must unite humanity. We are all born from the same divine source. Let us dissolve divisions of caste, religion, race, language, and nationality, and usher in a new era of unity—the Satya Yuga. Those who live in this age are blessed, and our mission is to help everyone live w...

Extra Sensory Perception (ESP) is a subtle inner perception. This subtle awareness exists within every human being. But we do not know how to strengthen it, refine it, or make use of it. Those who have learned to use it have risen to become great individuals—noble souls, sages, artists, mystics, scholars, and scientists. That is why I felt a deep purpose: to reveal this hidden treasure to the worl...

Today, many people keep calling themselves “poor” and repeatedly think of themselves that way. But they are not truly poor. Whatever you think, you eventually become. If I keep saying, “I am poor,” I remain poor. If I think, “I am wealthy,” then surely life will open the path for that wealth to reach me. One who seeks to see God eventually becomes God. How did we discover this divine state? Beyond...

True spirituality is not about enjoying bliss alone but wishing that the whole world shares that joy. Those who see all humanity as one family do so because of the inner clarity gained through penance. Not everyone needs to attain that state—one noble person is enough to uplift many, just as one sun lights the whole world. We should aspire to become a source of peace for the world. People often as...

For my third penance, I felt a strong intuition to go underground. In the serene and peaceful garden belonging to UPF trustee ARR Murugesan, situated precisely 11km from Salem, I undertook my penance beneath the surface. I had previously engaged in penance on the ground, near water bodies, and underground, and I was eager to also experience fire velvi. Before my departure to the US, I shared my id...