Santhosam Podcast: Guiding Light of Spiritual Wisdom

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...

Psychosomatic disorders arise when emotional disturbances affect both the mind and the body. The true remedy lies in quieting the mind. Just as we instinctively close our eyes when dust enters them, we must learn to withdraw the senses to experience the inner peace that lies beyond them. That state of bliss does not belong to any single individual—just as rain falls equally on all, this happiness...

Guru‑tattva arose on this sacred land of India. Gu signifies ignorance, and Ru signifies the light that dispels it. Just as outer darkness is removed by a lamp, the inner shadows of desire, anger, greed, delusion, pride, and jealousy must be cleared for the radiance of the Self to shine unobstructed. When these impurities veil our inner light, we forget our divine essence and even lose sight of ou...

Incarnation, or avadhaaram, refers to divine consciousness taking form in the earthly realm — “avam” meaning above and “dharam” meaning below. Why would a being from a higher plane descend into this world? One way to understand it is that such a descent helps uplift humanity. When we hold this view, we see that a greater potential expresses itself through noble individuals, guiding others toward a...

In our sacred land of India, the essence of Guru Dharma seems to have drifted away, even finding its way toward China, while fading from its birthplace. Yet, whenever adharma rises, the eternal truth remains: a force is born to restore dharma. Whether or not Kalki has appeared, I feel that I myself have taken birth from this very ground of penance to uphold dharma. My life is dedicated to this pur...

Moksha is liberation, the true heaven. It is freedom from the mind and from the pull of the senses. When we are no longer controlled by our senses, we discover inner bliss and liberation. Moksha is not something to be attained after death—it can be realized while living in this body, in this waking state. That is why I have come: to show the way to moksha here and now. To reach this state, the min...

Every person enters this world with the gift of happiness within them. Yet, many lives are burdened with sorrow, and too often people leave this world without ever experiencing the joy they deserve. Hunger, inequality, and divisions of money, caste, religion, and race weigh heavily on humanity. To rise above these barriers, we must recognize the presence of one God—the divine energy that lives in...

“Sarve Jano Sukhino Bhavantu” — may all beings live in happiness. This timeless invocation reflects the essence of India’s spiritual heritage. Across the ages, Maharishis, incarnations, prophets, siddhars, and saints have illuminated the path of truth, seeking not personal gain but the welfare of humanity. Their teachings were seeds of wisdom, sown to awaken the inner bliss that lies within every...

Humanity should rise and live in peace, contentment, and joy. People should understand one another, with patience and forbearance as the foundation of life. Universal Peace Foundation (UPF) walks this sacred path, working for the welfare of all, uniting souls each year in the sacred Margazhi month, where meditation deepens and inner light awakens. Within the pyramid, the Guru radiates wisdom.  The...

Human beings deserve a good life. With the noble aim of attaining inner peace, Dharma, and contentment, many Maharishis and prophets of Bharath devoted themselves to penance, dedicating their lives to the welfare of humanity. People often say we are living in Kali Yuga—a time marked by sorrow and little joy. In this age, those who toil physically do not receive fair wages, those with intellect are...