Santhosam Podcast: Guiding Light of Spiritual Wisdom

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....

If we want to reach a noble and elevated state in life, we need a Guru (spiritual teacher or guide). When we travel from one place to another, we see signboards guiding us. Only if we trust those signboards can we reach our destination. In the same way, we place our trust and faith in the Guru.  Why do we believe in a Guru? Everything we need is given to us by the universal energy. To attain that...

Sthoola Guru – Physical Guru Sookshuma Guru – Subtle Guru Kaarana Guru – Causal Guru — the ultimate cause or source behind the creation of this universe. From the sacred will of the Guru known as the Supreme Atom (parabrahmam), this entire universe came into being and expanded. It is from the divine thought of that Guru that all of creation has unfolded and evolved.  From the Guru — who is none ot...

If a man has a good partner, he will have a joyful life throughout his lifetime. Likewise, if a man does good deeds, he will gain prosperity and motivation throughout his life. That’s why the wise always said one should join and associate with the righteous. You take on the nature of the one you associate with.  For example, a money plant grows according to the environment in which it is planted....

What is life? Life means to live. Is it the body that lives, or the soul that lives? It is the soul that shines as everything. Therefore, it is the soul that truly lives. Hence, this life is a life of the soul, not a life of the body. The soul chooses the body it needs and lives its life through it, using the body as a tool.   A life based only on the body becomes a worldly life. A life of the sou...

நம்பனை ஆதியை நான்மறை ஓதியைச் செம்பொன்னின் உள்ளே திகழ்க்கின்ற சோதியை அன்பினை ஆக்கி, அருத்தி ஒடுங்கிப் போய்க் கொம்பு ஏறிக் கும்பிட்டுக் கூட்டம் இட்டாரே. பாடல் #626, மூன்றாம் தந்திரம்-9 சமாதி Line 1 நம்பனை ஆதியை நான்மறை ஓதியைச் Believing in that eternal entity (God) that never changes or perishes; believing in the primordial supreme entity, whom all the four vedas chant on;  Line 2 செம்பொன்னின் உள்ளே...

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Everyone has five senses — sense of touch, taste, smell, hearing and sight. All living beings that possess the five types of perception have these five senses.  In the *Thirumandiram*, Thirumoolar speaks about perception that goes beyond the physical senses. The knowledge gained through the five physical senses—touch, taste, sound, smell, and sight—is called sensory knowledge. But there is a perce...

If we look at all the things that exist in this world, there is nothing other than atoms. There is only one fundamental Supreme atom — the ‘Param anu’—which expresses itself as all other atoms. That one alone manifests as everything. Like a single drop drawn from the ocean, all things have emerged from that vast, supreme atom. All substances in this world are made up of combinations of atoms. Even...

Whether we like it or not, all the experiences we go through via our senses get imprinted in the back of our minds. When we see a fire or witness a road accident, it gets registered in our subconscious. For example, whichever direction we turn a camera to take a photo, it captures everything in that direction. Whether we like it or not, it takes pictures and records whatever is in the direction it...