Santhosam Podcast: Guiding Light of Spiritual Wisdom

O mind, within the eyebrow center resides the formless power that embraces the entire Universe. That power exists within you as pure awareness. Keep your attention on that power.
Whatever you focus on becomes stronger. Therefore, rest your awareness at the center between your eyebrows, where your inner being resides. Take a deep breath. Breathe deeply.
From your head to toe, allow your body to relax completely. Go beyond the body, beyond the waking state, dreams, and deep sleep. Enter the profound inner state of silence. In that stillness dwell the great power, the divine power, the...

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In the 24th Velvi discourse, Gurumahan reveals that the upliftment of women is the foundation for the progress of the family, society, and the nation.

"If you want to bring about a noble transformation in Tamil Nadu, begin by restoring the greatness symbolised by the Srivilliputhur Temple on the State Emblem. When women rise, the world rises.

Woman, if you uplift yourself, the earth will prosper. But if you lower yourself, your family, society, and the nation will decline. That is why I dedicate this Velvi to your upliftment. By elevating you, I...

In the 24th Velvi discourse, Gurumahan reveals the true purpose of the Gurukulam and explains how the ancient sages performed external Yagnas to purify human breath, elevate thoughts, and transform humanity.

Beloved ones, the Gurukulam was established so that you may attain Mei Unarvu, true Self-Realisation. Therefore, what must you become by making use of this Gurukulam? The very first lesson I teach here is, "Who are you?" If you fail to understand yourself, then no matter how much else you know, you will continue to live without Self-knowledge, and you will never be able...

In the 24th Velvi Discourse, Gurumahan explains that only an inwardly balanced person can help bring balance to the world.

When you tell doctors about your health problems, they all give the same answer: Your lifestyle has changed. You do not eat at the right time. You do not eat the right food. You do not sleep properly. Your body does not eliminate waste efficiently. So what do you need? A balanced diet. And how should you live? A balanced life. Today, balance is what you have lost. You lean entirely to one side. If...

In the 24th Velvi Discourse, Gurumahan Asks: If a Few Can Govern Millions, Why Can't One Noble Thought Transform the World?

India has 120 crore people, yet only a few hundred govern the nation. The thoughts of that small group influence the lives of millions. If that is possible, why can't noble thoughts transform the world? Our tradition declares, "If even one righteous person lives, blessings will reach everyone." One truly good person is enough.

Who is that good person? You are. Yet you keep saying, "I cannot." Sanatana Dharma teaches only...

In the 23rd Velvi Discourse, Gurumahan reveals that gratitude dissolves the burdens of the mind, awakens the Divine within, and fills your life with lasting peace and happiness.

What do you worship? Who worships? Who is God? Your worship ends the moment you realise that the Divine you seek lives within you. God becomes a human being, and through higher wisdom, the human being becomes God once again. The One becomes Divine Light. Divine Light becomes atoms. Atoms evolve into human beings with six senses. The same Divine power lives within you. Therefore, you can...

In the 23rd Velvi Discourse, Gurumahan unveils the hidden Kamadhenu and Kalpavriksha within you.

The purpose of a Guru is to awaken you to the Divine power that already exists within you. I realised my own power. Why have you forgotten yours? My role is to remove that forgetfulness and help you rediscover your true nature. Many of you have shared that during meditation you entered a state where time disappeared. You were neither asleep nor awake. Your body lost all sensation, your mind became still, your intellect ceased to think, yet one awareness remained: "...

In the 23rd Velvi discourse, Gurumahan reveals that every disease affecting the body (Vyadhi) first arises in the mind (Adhi).

Whatever exists as All exists within every individual. You may call it the Atman. The same Supreme Brahman that pervades the entire Universe shines within each person as the power of the Atman. That is why every human being embodies four dimensions of existence. The Universe unfolds through the process of evolution from the One Reality. That One has manifested as the five elements, the worlds, and all of creation. The same reality has also...

In the 23rd Velvi Discourse, Gurumahan reveals the profound truth that "Thought is God" and that our thoughts create the reality we experience.

My beloved ones, if you want your aspirations to become reality, fill your mind with noble thoughts. Good thoughts give rise to uplifting emotions that cool your heart and mind. These joyful feelings strengthen your heart, sharpen your mind, inspire enthusiasm, and guide you to act with wisdom.

That is why I say, "Thought is God. Thought is life. Thought is man." Thought has evolved into this Universe. Thought has...

In the 23rd Velvi discourse, Gurumahan reveals how the Universe, consciousness, and the individual are inseparably one, and why true wisdom blossoms only through direct inner experience guided by the Guru.

According to quantum physics, the Universe emerged from an immense primordial energy. But how did that supreme energy arise? It arose through its own intention. This is the very truth proclaimed by all religions: God created the Universe through Divine Will, through Sankalpa. The One alone became everything. It first existed as pure consciousness, then transformed into Divine Light. From that Light emerged the...

In the 23rd Velvi Discourse, Gurumahan reveals how gratitude transforms the heart, dissolves resentment, and awakens the One Divine Presence within all.

Has God ever given you anything? Of course He has. He gave you a healthy body. He gave you a loving mother. He gave you a caring father. He gave you brothers and sisters. He gave you a good wife or a good husband. He gave you wonderful children. He gave you an education. Yet you still say, "God has given me nothing."
Have you ever thanked your mother? Tell me, whom...

In the 23rd Velvi Discourse, Gurumahan Reveals the Divine Law: Ask with Love, Receive Without Limit.

Once the food you eat passes below your throat, it is no longer your responsibility. A mysterious power digests it, extracts every nutrient, transforms the solid into flesh, the liquid into bodily fluids, and expels the remaining waste as solid waste, urine, and sweat. When a single sperm enters the ovum, an invisible living cell begins an extraordinary journey. That same unseen power forms the eyes, ears, nose, and the entire human body, then sustains and animates it.
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In the 23nd Velvi Discourse, Gurumahan Talks About Dissolving Fear Through the Realization of Oneness.

Family worship, clan worship, community worship, religious worship, and national worship, this Divine Worship transcends them all. It is a Universal worship dedicated to the well-being of the entire world, so that everyone may receive everything they need and live in joy. At its very beginning, this worship was founded with a single intention: to bring about transformation. The fears that the world would come to an end gave way to a deeper understanding. Whatever appears will disappear, but the...

In the 22nd Velvi Discourse, Gurumahan Reveals the Guided Meditation That Leads from the Ajna Chakra to Supreme Consciousness.

Sit comfortably for a moment and gently close your eyes. Rest your awareness at the Ajna Chakra and take a deep breath. Allow your left leg to relax, then your right leg. Let your hips, back, left arm, right arm, reproductive organs, abdomen, chest, neck, and head all relax. From the soles of your feet to the crown of your head, let your entire body come to complete rest. As the body relaxes, go beyond the...

In the 22nd Velvi discourse, Gurumahan talks about transforming evil through Divine consciousness, realizing the Self, and making this human birth the last.

If a person is wicked, sincere collective goodwill has the power to transform them. When enlightened people gather and hold the noble intention at the brow center (Ajna Chakra), and even 1% of the people in a village sincerely maintain that intention, the wicked person can be transformed into a good person.
Such benevolent intention not only prevents harmful people from causing harm but also brings about a change in their hearts...

In the 22nd Velvi discourse, Gurumahan talks about firmly holding onto MeiUnarvu to awaken inner transformation.

I always bless you as Divine Beings. Why do you refuse to believe it? It is a simple word, Guru's word: You are Divine." If you truly accept that one statement with unwavering faith, then we can transform the changes destined for 21-12-2012. Yes, we can. How? When we align our thoughts with the movement of the Cosmos, the Universe itself responds. It is the Universe that creates, sustains, and governs all. When you hold firmly to the...

In the 22nd Velvi Discourse, Gurumahan Reveals How Divine Souls Can Be Invited into the Womb and the Healing Power That Resides Within.

If we unite in Divine consciousness, we can preserve this world. Rise above every division and all selfishness. Unite in the awareness of the Divine. From that divine state, bless the world so that all may live. These noble thoughts will calm your heart and brain. They will strengthen your heart and brain. Noble thoughts can also restore harmony in the governance of the world. My beloved leaders, may this higher awareness...

In the 22nd Velvi Discourse, Gurumahan Reveals How Collective Good Thoughts Can Help Protect the Earth from Disasters.

The changes in nature have created many difficult situations. Look at Sri Lanka today. It has suffered greatly, affecting hundreds of thousands of people. Those who sow the seeds of karma will reap its results. Long ago, Lanka suffered through fire. Today, it faces destruction through water. 

At the Earth's northern end lies the Arctic, and at its southern end lies Antarctica. As the Earth rotates, the water at the poles remains frozen as solid i...

In the 22nd Velvi discourse, Gurumahan reveals the profound link between human thoughts, the heat they generate, and their impact on the Earth.

My beloved ones, many ask why the Earth is becoming hotter. Who is responsible for this warming? When you come and sit in this Velvi, I experience intense heat. Why? You leave behind your worries, suffering, and burdens here. Along with them, you also bring your karmas. Even your breath carries heat. Every day, each person releases about 432 kilocalories of heat into the environment. 

Where does all this heat go? I...

Gurumahan, in the 22nd Velvi Discourse, talks about Conscience, the True Self, and Your Divine Birthright.

What is your birthright? Is it not to attain the highest state? A poor person longs to gain great wealth. An ordinary worker aspires to reach a higher position. In the same way, there is a supreme wealth, a supreme treasure, a supreme position, and a supreme state that every human being must attain. That is your true Self, your inner state, the Divine state, the state of Truth, and the state of Reality. Is the state you are...

In the 22nd Velvi Discourse, Gurumahan talks about Tamil's Cosmic Origin and the Path to Realizing the Self.

The word "Tamil" is divided into five parts: *Ith + A + M + I + Zh*.
Tamil did not arise as an ordinary language. If Tamil is your mother tongue, know that your language originated from the very source of the Universe. Therefore, if you speak Tamil as your mother tongue and realize your true Self, you can realize yourself as the very power of the Universe. If you awaken to that boundless power within, is there anything in...

In the 22nd Velvi discourse, Gurumahan speaks about the vital link between the Brahmaputra River, India's water security, and national unity.

"My beloved ones,
In this present time, water-related issues are becoming increasingly serious. Right now, we are only looking at disputes between two states, but a water crisis is going to confront the whole of India. Whenever a state builds a dam, conflicts arise between states. The Brahmaputra is a magnificent life-giving river, and much of India's water resources depend upon it. Yet even the Brahmaputra now faces a grave challenge. China is constructing a...

In the 22nd Velvi discourse, Gurumahan speaks about the inner Kamadhenu, the divine wish-fulfilling power present within every individual. He urges us to use this sacred power not merely to fulfill personal desires, but to hold the noble intention that the entire world may prosper, flourish, and live in harmony.

The date 21-12-2012 adds up to the number 11. That is why I regard 11 as a powerful number. If even 1%  of humanity gathers at 11:11 and sincerely thinks, “May the whole world prosper and live in well-being,” the world will certainly change for the better. Trust yours...

In the 22nd Velvi Discourse, Gurumahan Talks About Mayan’s Prediction of the World Ending on 21-12-2012 and Explains How Collective Pure Thoughts Can Transform Destiny!

At present, the region that is now surrounded by the sea was once part of a vast continent called Lemuria. Even before the age of advanced civilizations, its people developed a remarkable civilization, established Sangams, and nurtured the Tamil language. That was the land where the Tamil people lived, the ancient people who are said to have existed before stone an...

Gurumahan describes the practice of calming the mind through breath awareness and becoming receptive to cosmic energy.

As the breath becomes slower, the waves of the mind also become calm. Where there is no breath, there is no mind. The Thirumandiram teaches this truth: where the mind exists, breath exists; where the mind is absent, breath is absent.
One way to steady and quiet the mind is through mantra chanting. However, when the mind becomes pure and stable, there is no need to chant mantras or control the breath. The key practice is to...

In the 21st Velvi Discourse, Gurumahan Calls for a Green Western Ghats to Revive the Earth.

When we prayed for the Earth to cool, it indeed cooled. This southwest region has received excellent rainfall, the kind that has not been seen for nearly half a century. The trees growing on the southwest mountains are the reason for this rainfall. More than the trees in the plains, the trees on the mountains attract clouds and bring rain.

Thenkailayam is known as Meru Mountain; it is the Southern Meru. The Himalayas serve as the central...

In the 21st Velvi discourse, Gurumahan speaks about the power of the Atma and explains that any noble intention can manifest through Atma Shakthi.

We can achieve great things through the power of the soul. He cites Mahatma Gandhi, who united a fragmented India through his spiritual strength and brought about profound change. When people hold a clear and noble intention, transformation becomes possible. Major changes will take place in the world after 2012. Referring to scientific observations, the increasing methane emissions in the Arctic region are weakening ice formations and accelerating their melting. As more ice melts...

In the 21st Velvi discourse, Gurumahan discusses the benefits of National Waterways and calls upon individuals to become yogis, bringing about both inner and societal transformation.

An extraordinary transformation can take place in the land of India. Water that is unavailable in many parts of the world is found in abundance in our country. Yet, we have not used it properly. When rain falls, we are unable to utilize it fully, and much of it flows into the sea. The resulting floods cause great destruction, while other regions suffer from drought due to a lack...

In the 21st Velvi discourse, Gurumahan highlights how meditation expands inner awareness, allowing one to perceive the past, present, and future within the Self.

Nape-eye (Pidarikkan) meditation helps reduce the effects of past karma and purifies the mind. Forehead-eye (Netrikkan) meditation gives clarity in present life and guides a person to make the right choices for the future. Top-eye (Ucchikan) meditation develops the ability to understand and prepare for future growth. The past, present, and future all exist within us.

Those who participate in the 21st Velvi...

In the 21st Velvi discourse, Gurumahan highlights the benefits of meditation, explaining how it frees the mind from negative thoughts and actions, awakens inner awareness, and guides individuals towards a righteous and positive life.

Focus on the eyebrow center and enquire, “Who am I?” The true “I” is birthless, deathless, eternal, and indestructible. The body, mind, intellect, and possessions are not the real Self because they are subject to change, birth, and death. The true Self exists beyond all these.
When we realize this truth, the feeling of separation disappears. We understand that we are all...

Gurumahan, in the 21st Velvi discourse, explains the Kundalini initiation practice and its higher purpose of transforming human consciousness.

At the Universal Peace Foundation, the Shiva Yoga practice is introduced as a 21-day journey to transform the life-force (Jiva) into Divine consciousness (Shiva).

The first stage, known as the awakening of the inner eye, unfolds over 14 days, followed by the second stage for 6 days. On the 21st day, the Kundalini energy is guided to the crown, leading to the realization that one’s true nature is beyond the individual life-force, it is the state of Sh...

In the 21st Velvi discourse, Gurumahan explains the purpose of Velvi as a means to elevate human consciousness and emphasizes that realizing the Truth transforms one into a selfless individual, paving the way for world transformation.

Guru is not conducting Velvi for attaining more spiritual powers. Velvi brings people together beyond religious divisions, rituals, and idol worship, and to create an opportunity for inner transformation. There are five forms of purity—purity of the body, mind, life-force, food, and clothing. When you sincerely follow these disciplines, especially during the month of Margazhi, you gradually transform yourself. As th...

In the 21st Velvi discourse, Gurumahan reveals how Maha Sri Yoga serves as a powerful path to health, harmony, and spiritual awakening.

Within every human being lies a divine inner medicine. When we awaken and absorb this inner medicine, it can help heal physical ailments, mental suffering, and disturbances in the life-force. He says that true well-being arises when the three doshas—Vata, Pitta, and Kapha remain balanced. If humanity seeks happiness, peace, and well-being, transformation must begin with the individual. World peace can emerge only when individuals cultivate inner peace. Therefore, UPF works to support personal tr...

In the 21st Velvi discourse, Gurumahan speaks about Meiporul—the supreme inner medicine for overcoming the afflictions of the body, mind, and intellect.

The practice of Velvi is not new. For thousands of years, the sages of Bharat have performed fire rituals to guide humanity whenever it strayed from the path of righteousness, love, truth, and integrity.
When people become absorbed only in sensory pleasures, they forget that a greater bliss exists beyond the five senses. This supreme joy transcends physical sensations, emotional experiences, and intellectual understanding. It lies deep within.
To discover what is hi...

In the 20th Velvi discourse, Gurumahan emphasizes the transformative potential of National Waterways in strengthening India's economy, reducing pollution, and connecting communities.

Yoga teaches us to prevent problems before they arise. Many diseases do not appear suddenly. They first enter the body in subtle forms that are invisible to the eye. Only after they develop do they become physically noticeable. In the same way, the effects created by the five elements—earth, water, fire, air, and space—begin as subtle disturbances before manifesting on a larger scale.

The 20th Velvi serves as a transformative effort aime...

In the 20th Velvi discourse, Gurumahan highlights the spiritual significance of Thirumoorthi Hills, where divine energies are believed to descend and manifest sincere thoughts into tangible outcomes.

Thirumoorthi Hills region is revered as the land where Sages Athri and Anusuya, Patanjali, Dattatreya, and Durvasa once lived. The spiritual energy associated with these great beings continues to descend and permeate this place. Those who arrive here in the early morning and behold these sacred hills can experience these uplifting energies.

Ten to fifteen years ago, very few people would venture into the Thirumoorthi Hills after six...

In the 20th Velvi discourse, Gurumahan presents Pranavalayam as “The Temple of Consciousness,” a gateway to the inward journey of self-discovery. Located at UPF Thirumoorthi Hills, Udumalpet, Tamil Nadu, Pranavalayam is a pyramid-shaped meditation sanctuary designed to support seekers in exploring the depths of their inner being.

Among all instruments, the flute is considered one of the most marvelous. That is why it is called Murali. One who has mastered the Murali is known as Muralidhara. Who bears the name Muralidhara? Lord Krishna. But who is Krishna? Krishna is not merely a figure adorned with a peacock feat...

In the 20th Velvi discourse, Gurumahan speaks about transforming the world through the guidance and service of wisdom teachers.

Dear MeiUnarvalargal,
Your responsibility is not an ordinary one. You are people of wisdom and understanding. As Swami Vivekananda once asked for 100 dedicated people, I say that even 30 true wisdom teachers are enough to transform the world.
What do enlightened teachers do? They simply perform their duties sincerely. When wise people carry out their responsibilities well, and when wisdom joins hands with governance, world peace can become a reality.
The seed for this change has...

In the 20th Velvi discourse, Gurumahan explains the meaning of Patanjali’s Yoga Sutra, “Chitta Vritti Nirodha,” and how one can attain this state of inner stillness.

Yoga is practiced for one purpose: the purification of the *chitta* (the deeper mind-consciousness). But how can the chitta be purified?
When we go deeper into the chitta, we discover that it does not contain only the impressions created in this present life. It holds the records accumulated through many lifetimes. That is why it takes countless years of evolution for a soul to attain a human birth...