Santhosam Podcast: Guiding Light of Spiritual Wisdom

In the 12th Velvi discourse, Gurumahan discusses the four Purusharthas, elaborates on the first two aims of life, Dharma and Artha, in the light of the mahavakya “Tat Tvam Asi.” The scriptures speak of four aims of life: Dharma, Artha, Kama, and Moksha. In Tamil they are called Aram, Porul, Inbam, and Veedu. What is Aram? What is Dharma? Dharma means that which is true, unchanging, indestructible,...

In the 12th Velvi discourse, Gurumahan explains that spiritual compassion arises through Self-realisation. When the Self is realised, one sees the Divine in everyone and naturally loves all beings equally. This universal love is the highest form of compassion, through which the soul is freed from bondage and attains liberation. You are the Self (Atma Swaroopa). Realize yourself. This is the true s...

In the 12th Velvi discourse, Gurumahan recounts the story of Indra and Brihaspati, revealing profound insights about the nature of Brahman, guiding the seeker toward deep Atma vicharam. Devendran went to Brihaspati to learn BrahmaVidya. He stayed there for 33 years. After completing 33 years, he received instruction from his Guru and left with a sense of fulfillment. As he walked halfway outside,...

In the 12th Velvi discourse, Gurumahan highlights the supreme value of human birth. He explains that even celestial beings must take human form to attain liberation, for only in a human incarnation is moksha possible. The scriptures explain how to attain Self-knowledge. From Brahma, Brihaspati receives this wisdom, the immortal art, the knowledge of the Self. Brihaspati teaches it to Vishva. Then...

In the 12th Velvi discourse, Gurumahan speaks about the intense longing of Gnanavallal Paranjothi Mahan to realize the Divine within Himself. This deep inner quest led to the revelation of rare and sacred wisdom. Gurumahan further shares that this precious spiritual knowledge, once considered hidden and extraordinary, is being compassionately offered even today to all seekers at UPF, Thirumoorthi...

In the 12th Velvi discourse, Gurumahan explains the essence of divine qualities as love, compassion, knowledge, and forgiveness, highlighting that even a single minute of heartfelt meditation enables us to internalize and embody these Divine attributes within ourselves. First reflect within yourself: Is this a true need or just a desire? Are you choosing what is right or what is comfortable? Who i...

In the 12th Velvi discourse, Gurumahan speaks about Moksha Sthalam, explaining that anyone who is drawn to UPF at Thirumurthi Hills is not coming by chance, but is being guided there for liberation. He emphasizes UPF, Thirumurthi Hills is meant for moksha and that those who arrive are destined for spiritual awakening. Today, this place (UPF, Thirumurthi Hills, Udumalpet) is a Moksha sthalam, not m...

In the 12th Velvi discourse, Gurumahan emphasizes that one should sincerely pray for the constant remembrance of the Divine within in Kali Yuga, and He explains the deeper purpose of pilgrimage as an opportunity for inner transformation rather than mere ritual travel. The mind delights in the pleasures it receives through the senses and longs to repeat those experiences. Yet these pleasures never...

In the 12th Velvi discourse, Gurumahan explains the deeper meaning of the 11:11 and also creates awareness on why we return to sensual pleasure even after tasting Supreme Bliss!  You have deep devotion, faith, and trust in the Guru. The purpose of the twelve Velvis (Holy Penance)  is only one. The Guru wishes that every disciple and true devotee who comes to Him should receive the grace of the Alm...

In the 11th Velvi discourse, Gurumahan unfolds a deep inquiry into the nature of the Self, stirring the intellect to seek the Divine within rather than through the distractions of the sense organs. Our eyes are the first sense organs that takes us to materialistic world. You cannot see God with your physical eyes. You see only outer objects. The Divine state exists inside those objects and within...

In the 11th Velvi discourse, Gurumahan warmly invites all seekers to come to Thirumoorththi Hills Ashram and receive the shower of Divine grace and boundless love that awaits them there. You have come to understand the state of liberation. Now, what will you do with this precious birth granted by the Supreme? You must fulfill your noble responsibilities. None of us knows how long we will remain he...

Gurumahan in the 11th Velvi Discourse, talks about the GnanaPeedam - the Universal Peace Foundation was established to help seekers move beyond external searching and awaken to this inner state of clarity, love, and courage. When awareness becomes focused (MeiUnarvu), human limitation dissolves and life begins to align with truth, the cosmic energy.  The proclamation of the Sathya Yuga did not ari...

In the 11th Velvi discourse, Gurumahan teaches that Shiva is not merely to be worshipped but realized through His qualities, for Love itself is Shiva, and wherever love shines, Shiva is present. Seekers come to Universal Peace Foundation to receive Kundalini awakening because it offers a direct, lived experience that dissolves inner limitations, awakens higher awareness, and transforms daily life...

In the 11th Velvi discourse (2001), Gurumahan guides seekers toward a subtle inner inquiry, discovering the silent witness that abides through waking, dream, and deep sleep. You do penance for others. Does it give you joy, hope, or experience? If not, you cannot stay committed to meditation. Sometimes, in a single day during the Holy penance, people have deep experiences, forget hunger and thirst,...

In the 11th Velvi discourse, Gurumahan reveals that the root of human suffering lies in our ignorance of our true nature and the limitless potential within us. Every soul holds limitless power within. What is this vast universe made of? When we observe carefully, everything we see (solid, liquid, gas, or subtle space) is formed from atoms. If we study a single atom, we discover that the energy wit...

Gurumahan proclaims in the 11th Velvi (2001) discourse that, one must protect spiritual awakening or Atma realisation, with the same tireless care and devotion that a mother shows in guarding her child. A single force governs this entire Universe, an unseen Supreme Reality. It pervades all existence, shining as the eternal light within the vast, pure void. Everything that exists today is but an ex...

In the 11th Velvi discourse, Gurumahan reveals the timeless truth that shines as one and the same light in the words of Christ in the Bible and Krishna in the Bhagavad Gita. The Bible says that Jesus died in this world and rose into another. When this body we call “I” and “mine” fades away and one reaches that higher state of Self-realization we realize that what Krishna declares in the Gita, “I a...

In the 11th Velvi Discourse, Gurumahan asks, Oh Soul! Will You Sleep from Womb to Tomb, or Awaken from Womb to Wisdom? What blessing do you truly seek, one for this world or one for the beyond? You can gain what is needed for both, yet this worldly life is not permanent. Even though you know it will not last, why cling to it? Houses do not last. The body, which is also a kind of house, does not la...

In the 11th Velvi Discourse (2001), Gurumahan Urges Us to Look Beyond Appearances and Miracles and Walk the Hidden Path to the Thousand-Petaled Wisdom Within!  True wisdom (Mei Jnanam) is the knowledge of knowing one's Self. True wisdom includes two things: knowledge of the outer world that we understand through appearances, and self-knowledge that we gain about ourselves. Sometimes a person...

In the 11th Velvi discourse (2000–2001), Gurumahan highlights life’s ultimate question: when the soul leaves the body, where does it go and what truly grants it liberation? When this physical body is left behind, where should the soul (Atma) go? What state should it reach? What is human life? It is finding joy from sorrow, love from hatred, strength from weakness, wealth from poverty, freedom from...

In the 11th Velvi discourse, (2000 -2001) - Dawn of Sathya Yuga,  Gurumahan calls us to awaken to the Self and turn every moment into triumph, just as Krishna did in the Mahabharata. This physical body no longer needs to carry the Divine Light everywhere to reveal the “I God” philosophy. From the very beginning, I never intended to proclaim to the world, through this body alone, the divine princip...

During the 11th Velvi, in the year 2000,  Gurumahan reveals the divine qualities of His disciple: pure love, unbending truth, and fearless courage! Disciples who came to the Velvi for one day have beautifully expressed the philosophy of Brahman through powerful writing. Those who once did not know poetry have written poems. Those who did not know how to write have created fine works. Many used to...

Gurumahan’s Victory at the 11th Velvi in 2000 Marks the Rise of Sathya Yuga in Our Age, and His Duty Surpasses Even a Mother’s Love! By offering yourselves in the 11th Velvi, you realize the tattva of Nature as God, awaken to the Self, and taste the bliss of Kundalini. O divine ones! You now stand radiant in that realization. This Velvi brings the Guru greater joy than ten Velvis, for He sees with...

Gurumahan in the 9th Velvi, reminds us that Divine spark is within everyone, can transform the mind of even the cruelest person, cites the transformation of Valmiki! Within you lies a true essence. There is a deeper awareness (MeiUnarvu). There is the power of the Atma. You share a direct connection with the universe. Establishing that connection is Yoga. Yoga means reuniting yourself with the Sou...

The 9th Velvi, 1999: Gurumahan Explains Advaita through Chidambara Rahasiyam! (secret). As long as Shivam is present in this body, there is respect. When Shivam leaves, what is it called? Savam. A corpse. Then what did we worship? Why did we show respect? For what purpose? For the energy that exists inside. We cannot see that energy. An invisible, subtle energy exists within. It pervades everythin...