Gurunathar’s Divine Message – Moolam Pooja 12-03-2007
I would now like to speak of something before the explanation of Thirumanthiram. It is connected to the text:
Thelivu guruvin thirumeni kandal
Thelivu guruvin thirunamam cheppal
Thelivu guruvin thiruvarthai ketal
Thelivu guruvin sinthithal thane
Many have appreciated the simplicity of language in this verse. Still to fully benefit from saying it, listen to my explanation. There is no difference between God and your guru. We must remember that God stands in front of us as our Guru. Whether it be Lord Shiva, Lord Krishna, Maha Vishnu or Ambigai they are all present in your guru. Then how should we relate to our guru or behave towards Him. We must love the guru’s soul and his spiritual strength. Let there be no confusion here. We must identify completely with him and we must become one with him and him with us. But before this we must try to become like him in nature. To achieve this we must meditate on him. Touch your own feet and feel mentally that they are the guru’s feet. Touch all your body thus and go upwards till the crown of the head. Then think of his acts and his qualities contemplate on them so they form a deep impression in your hearts. When you have practiced this for several months you will find that because of your guru’s grace you have progressed well spiritually.
{Translation of Gurunathar’s Divine message given to and read by Guruji Shri.K.V.Narayanan}