Month: March 2020

Gurunathar’s Divine Message Moolam Pooja 17-02-2012

I would like to answer a specific question. In this Kaliyugam many believe that there is no harm in indulging in white lies now and then. How one should escape this habit, you may ask. I would tell this dear person, “We are the creators of our own words. They are not given by others. Hence we are responsible for the falsehood”. Must we resort to this and pay the price?
If you state things as they are you may have to face a lack of sympathy in the beginning. However it will earn the trust of those whom you meet, don’t you think? Think about this. Avoid bluffing from the start – however small the lies, when you tell one lie you will find that you have to say several more to cover it up. Life itself becomes one long process of deception,so do set this right.

{Translation of Gurunathar’s Divine message given to and read by Guruji Shri.K.V.Narayanan}

Gurunathar’s Divine Message Moolam Pooja 21-01-2012

I see as a good question in what someone has asked. “What is the nature and dimension of light?”. Is it not true, that after the period of darkness that is night, the light of the sun reveals everything to us? From this you can understand that light reveals all. The effect of the Gayathri mantra is the very same. The most important part of this mantra is the request to shower light.
These days there may be kinds of electric light but none can be compared to the light of the sun. I would say that nothing can be compared to the light of the ultimate truth. I would stress that God, and God alone is the Truth. You shall be aware that other truths are not eternal. On seeking this light we get enlightened. All unnecessary ideas, thoughts and states of mind are transformed. This is the true enlightened state. If you seek this, you must go in search of God for you must know that this alone can grant us true realization and wisdom. When we come close to this state we close our eyes. And if in this state of darkness a light emerges, understand it comes from within you. And when you ponder on where truth exists it is revealed that God is within us. I would say this is hidden from us by the surrounding darkness of our mental ailments of lust and anger, unnecessary ideas and egoistic stances. When these are pushed aside, it becomes possible for us to live in this beautiful truth in all its flawless glory.

{Translation of Gurunathar’s Divine message given to and read by Guruji Shri.K.V.Narayanan}

Gurunathar’s Divine Message Moolam Pooja 24-12-2011

I would like to present an explanation about the personality of Lord Saturn. Many fear him. They believe the entrance of his influence in their lives ushers in cruelty. This is a misconception. Whether it is in the nineteen year period or the seven and half period, so many of our previous karmas are disposed off. He is the only planetary lord whose name includes ‘Eswaran’. The omnipotent Lord Shiva himself was in a cave for seven and half years because of Him. This indicates how powerful He is. My request is “Do not fear Him”. He is instrumental in helping clear our enormous load of karma. ‘Gnanakaragan’ is one of His names. Through experiencing difficulties we gain wisdom. We cannot forget or deny this admirable action of his. I would also like to mention his bestowing bountiful blessings in some astrological positions. He blesses us with good fortune. So there is no need to fear him. Instead worship his feet and enjoy His grace. All benefits will accrue.
Next there is another question. “What is the difference between “vazathu” and “aasi”? “Vazthu is felicitating your immediate involvement in life or your progress in this life at some particular moment. I might say “You have done well till now. I bless you!”. ‘Aasi’ I would say indicates comprehensive, complete blessings. By gaining this you will assuredly progress spiritually and several of your karmas are erased. If you have the privilege of a great saint blessing you. “May you live well in the future”, you can take it as a blessing from God Himself. This I would say is the major difference.

{Translation of Gurunathar’s Divine message given to and read by Guruji Shri.K.V.Narayanan}

Gurunathar’s Divine Message Moolam Pooja 27-11-2011

I would like to answer one specific question. “Has God set me aside?”. The answer is simple. God is always in front of us. However in reality we neither understand nor realize this – this is our mistake. It is not the fault of God. If we are to constantly sense the presence of God the practice is we should regularly follow some methods of worship. I would say it is foolish if you were to conclude after ten or fifteen minutes of worship. “God has now gone away from me”. A number of people have this problem. It is a mental illusion or fallacy to expect after a short period of worship that you should be able to sense the presence of God and that He should grant you darshan. Spiritual sadhana is not the work of one or two days. It is the achievement of several years of work. And this must be done without any kind of expectation – only then will it be possible for you to sense the presence of God. Do not feel downhearted to hear this for this alone is the truth. Still to render this Kaliyugam tolerable cultivate the belief that God is constantly by your side. This is the best way to seek Him. It is true that we become more dedicated in our actions and way of thinking if we believe that He is constantly with us. When our parents are with us do we not avoid undesirable actions? You must show a similar respect towards God- you may feel that he is always with you in your homes and that when you leave your homes to mingle with the outside world He comes with you. Your mistakes will then surely decrease. Your mental strength will increase and you shall achieve all that you want. I would also tell you not to regret that things have not happened as you have planned. No one should feel any such regret. Remember the saying that if everything happened the way we wished where then would you find God’s will? So accept all that has happened as His will and be contented is what I would advice.

{Translation of Gurunathar’s Divine message given to and read by Guruji Shri.K.V.Narayanan}

31-10-2011 அன்று நடந்த மூல நட்சத்திர பூஜையில் குருநாதர் கூறிய கருத்துக்கள்:

சூரபத்மனை எம்பெருமான் வேலவன் (முருகன்) வதை செய்த (அழித்த) சூரசம்ஹாரத்தின் (சூரனின் அழிவு) பொருள் என்ன?

ஆலயங்களில் பெருமளவில் இவ்விழா கொண்டாடப்படுகின்றது. இக்கதை பொதுவாக அனைவரும் அறிந்த கதை. இருப்பினும் இவ்வித சம்ஹாரங்களின் (அழித்தல்களின்) பொருள் என்ன என்று ஆழ்ந்து சிந்திக்க வேண்டும். அசுரர்கள் அழிந்தார்கள் என்பது கதையாகின்றது. உண்மையாக அழிய வேண்டியது அசுரத் தன்மையாகும். ஓர் மனிதனை குற்றம் காணாமல் அவனின் தன்மைகளைக் குற்றம் காணுதல் வேண்டும். இதனை அனைவரும் பின்பற்றுவது நலமாகும். அடுத்தவரிடம் குற்றம் காண்பது எளிதாக இருக்கின்றது. நமக்குள் இருக்கும் குற்றத்தைக் காண்பது கடினமாக இருக்கின்றது. ஏனெனில் நமது குற்றத்தை நமது அகங்காரம் மறைத்து விடுகின்றது. நமக்குள் இருக்கும் குற்றத்தை அறிய வேண்டுமெனில் முதலில் அகங்காரத்தை நீக்க வேண்டும். இதற்கு அனைவரும் கடினமான முயற்சிகள் எடுக்க வேண்டும். எளிதில் எதுவும் கிடைப்பதில்லை. துரித உணவுகளுக்கும் சிறிது நேரம் வேண்டுமல்லவா? நல்ல உணவு வேண்டுமென்றால் இன்னும் அதிக காலம் காத்திருத்தல் வேண்டுமல்லவா? இத்தகைய நிலையில் நாம் நலம் பெற வேண்டுமென்றால் படிப்படியாக முயற்சித்து முன்னேறுதல் வேண்டும். இத்தகைய அசுரர்கள் அழியும் கதைகளைக் கேட்பது வெறும் மன மகிழ்ச்சிக்கு மட்டும் அல்ல அக்கதைகளைக் கேட்டு தீய குணங்களை அகற்றுதல் வேண்டும். அனைவரும் இறைவனால் கொல்லப்பட மாட்டார்கள் விடுதலைப்பட மாட்டார்கள் என்பதை மனதில் அறிந்து கொள்ள வேண்டும். இத்தகைய கதையில் நடைபெறும் உண்மையான நிலையை அறிந்து இறைவனின் துணையோடு நாம் நமது தீய குணங்களை அழித்தல் வேண்டும். இதனை மனதில் வைத்துச் செயல்பட்டால் இறைவனின் அருளும் ஆசிகளும் முழுமையாகக் கிடைக்கும்.

Gurunathar’s Divine Message Moolam Pooja 03-10-2011

I shall give a small, simple reply to a question I heard, “Is it right for Gnanis to lose their tempers?”. Certainly not: however there is a curative kind of anger which is justified. Also the person who is responsible for causing this anger has done a great wrong. He or she should correct themselves or else they will find their life’s path all the more difficult.

{Translation of Gurunathar’s Divine message given to and read by Guruji Shri.K.V.Narayanan}

Gurunathar’s Divine Message Moolam Pooja 10-08-2011

There is something I would like to elucidate. As I have mentioned before there is no room for shyness or diffidence in carrying out devotional work for those who wish to progress on the spiritual path. As you chant or sing the names of God, hesitation to do so will not help you in any way. As you repeat the names of God over and over again the many living things around you will progress towards Mukthi as they hear you.
I see some friends mumbling their shlokas and prayers (without clearly audible pronunciation). It would be better to say it in your minds silently. One say it loud and clear or two, say it in your mind. There is a reason for this. Just the way you progress from worshiping the form to the formless so you progress from loud to silent prayer. Two aspects qualify this kind of worship. First there should be a deep silence within us and secondly, the concentration is so deep that no sound around you can penetrate and disturb you; this is how meditation should be. If such is the case whichever the sanctified place to which you go or whatever the occasion or time there need not be any hesitation in chanting God’s name or meditating. Chanting God’s name is like the modern telegraph system in establishing a connection between God and you. One moment you say his name and the next it has reached God! So whichever stage of meditation you have reached chant God’s name at least a few times before you start.

{Translation of Gurunathar’s Divine message given to and read by Guruji Shri.K.V.Narayanan}

Gurunathar’s Divine Message Moolam Pooja 13-07-2011

I would like to give an elucidation. “In spiritual progress is there a concept of what is clean and what is not clean or permissible? Is hygiene necessary? We find some Siddhars sitting amidst unclean surroundings do we not? Does that not mean that at their spiritual level, cleanliness is not necessity?”.
To this friend who asked this question in mind I would like to clarify: “Dear one, there is an old saying, first seek to be clean – only then can you receive the grace of God”. If you had sat in meditation for the number of years I did, perhaps you need not assiduously seek it. At that level of awareness environmental impurities do not affect them the way they affect you. Hence it can be deemed that they are constantly in a clean and a pure state. Still, for those who travel from place to place physical cleanliness becomes a must. I would say that when it comes to making offerings to God you should wash the vessels and your hands before you do so. Siddhars are at a different spiritual level and you cannot compare yourself to them because they are not conscious of their physical selves. Whatever may happen to them, they remain unaffected. You cannot claim this can you? Even for the smallest ailment you seek the assistance of a medical professional? Those who are no longer conscious of their physical state can never be unclean.
For everyone else especially those on the spiritual path it is important to pay attention to the presence of cleanliness and purity. In particular they must avoid bluffing or speaking the untruth. To escape minor situations they must avoid white lies for this creates impure speech. In addition as far as possible take only food that is Satvic. As you progress on the spiritual path, your digestive power declines. There is also the practice of conforming to food with health value. If you do not cease to be a slave to your tongue it is difficult to progress spiritually. Both self-control in food and adherence to the truth are necessary disciplines connected to the tongue. You must keep this in mind always. I would advice you to stop trying to evaluate other’s levels of cleanliness.
Do you have their talents? You do not. So try instead to just concentrate on how you as an individual can progress spiritually by following the advice of great saints, of your elders, and those who have lived before you.

{Translation of Gurunathar’s Divine message given to and read by Guruji Shri.K.V.Narayanan}

Gurunathar’s Divine Message Moolam Pooja 16-06-2011

There is something I would like to tell you. Some say, “Prarabdha karma never ends”. If you ask, “When you travel to other lands to avoid karmic suffering do you find that it chases you anyway?”. The answer is “Definitely so”. For instance if a person is destined to face some difficulty in at office and changes his or her employment to escape it, he or she will have to face the remaining karma. Please understand that what you need to experience you will do so in totality. Do not try to seek relief from this. However as a result of intense meditation or the chanting of mantras you can gain the ability to face anything that comes your way. This is the truth. Ascetics and saints have such mental prowess and nurture the qualities to bear with anything. You must realize that in the Kali Yuga, humans are not made in this mould and find it very difficult to achieve the mental strength of ascetics and saints.
Chanting God’s name constantly will give you mental strength and help you nurture the quality to tolerate anything. It is a wrong notion to think that by traveling from one place to another you can escape karma. You must understand that prarabdha karma is of your own personal doing and will always pursue you. Instead pray for the necessary power and strength as well as the mind to face anything that happens. I assure you that if you keep chanting God’s name everyday, everything will turn out just fine!

{Translation of Gurunathar’s Divine message given to and read by Guruji Shri.K.V.Narayanan}

Gurunathar’s Divine Message Moolam Pooja 20-05-2011

I would like to answer a question. “Unless there is an abundance of Divine grace, worldly thoughts cannot be prevented” – this is the truth. It is also said, “To get rid of these worldly thoughts we need the grace of God!” One person mentioned that there seems to be a contradiction here. (Gurunathar says, whichever path we may take, ultimately we need to surrender to God. You have to withdraw from worldly activities and thoughts step by step if you are determined to earn Divine grace).
To become one with great purity we have to reach that level of purity. This is a necessity. To gradually withdraw from worldly affairs it is clear that we need God’s grace. Every day we must pray to God for this grace. We realize that to reach His feet we need His grace. We may feel disheartened at being entangled in such a situation. But God in His mercy shall lift you from this state to one of purity. Of this I have no doubt. So many great spiritual seekers and Gnani’s have been householders. Let your minds be determined. If you pray to God without this determination He will certainly not come to you. Most important you must have single minded devotion towards God, in your heart must say, “I do not want anyone apart from God”. This cannot come in a day. It will come step by step. The person who brought this question here is already at a good level. You may ask, “Why then does this doubt arise?”. That is because the last steps are often the most difficult.

{Translation of Gurunathar’s Divine message given to and read by Guruji Shri.K.V.Narayanan}