Month: March 2020

Gurunathar’s Divine Message Moolam Pooja 22-04-2011

While you come to be here, it is normal for problems to come and be resolved. I would like to emphasize that it’s not the God’s who bring on or resolve the problems. When the time comes for KARMA TO BE COMPLETED, ONE MAY HAVE TO EXPERIENCE A LITTLE SUFFERING. To illustrate this, a proverb comes to my mind ‘Mullai Mullinal eduthal vendum’ (A thorn can be removed only by another thorn). When you have caused others pain, you too have to suffer the same pain is the law of Karma. Please do not blame God for this.
Before going to other explanations, I would like to answer a question that someone asked. “Where does fear come from? How do we get rid of this?”. Generally fear comes from our having to face the unknown. I shall give you an example: When you learn to ride a two wheeler even a stone in your path makes you get off the vehicle, sometimes even fall and get hurt. However, after you have learnt to ride, the fear goes and you are confident. Similarly children, when they learn to walk, have to fall several times before they get up and later even start running. When they do this they forget all their falls do they not? Similarly fear goes with acquiring knowledge. My advice would be when you are afraid of something go back and face it.
When you repeatedly do this the fear will go. Even here I find some people who go and hide out of fear. Because of fear some actions are not performed. I would like you to understand if you do this you are the ones who will suffer. It is my point of view that if we keep doing what you are afraid of the fear will vanish. It is also my request to deliberate before you act. Because of what I have said, don’t try to hold a snake in your hand. In our day to day life youngsters feel nervous about attending exams, perhaps doing maths or attending interviews for jobs. They cannot afford to sit at home and avoid them. If you overcome this habit you will become fearless. The maximum anyone can do is to take your life. If you surrender this life to God, then what is there to fear? Keep this in mind and engage in action.

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

Gurunathar’s Divine Message Moolam Pooja 26-03-2011

Today I heard a question, “What is prayer?”. Do not think it is an ordinary question. Generally our prayers are:
“God give me this
God please give me that or
Please take this away from me”.
This is how we pray but this is not how we should pray. “God please let everything happen as is best for me”. Many forget to say this and even seem to bargain with God. This is very wrong, because the Supreme One does not need anything from us. If you stop to think about it you will realize that it is indeed by God’s grace that your soul is contained in your body. You also very much need His grace when your soul leaves this body and needs to ascend to a higher state. So when you pray to God it is good to request of Him “Please do whatever is best for me”.

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

Gurunathar’s Divine Message Moolam Pooja 26-02-2011

“Why should I waste my time in gaining spiritual knowledge through association with human beings when God Himself is present?”.
I find this question being asked frequently. God does not come to us directly to give ‘upadesh’ or spiritual guidance. Please understand this truth first. To get God’s guidance directly you need to practice many spiritual austerities and make great sacrifices. In this Kaliyuga, when God wishes to reach us He does so through particular people or incidents and experiences you may have. This guidance can come through sincere spiritual seekers or great souls. Definitely you can listen to them. However it is difficult to decide one’s gurus. So first prepare yourselves so that, when the time comes you are ready and receptive to guidance. When you reach this state of readiness, because of God’s grace, as I have mentioned before, you will find a good guide. I reiterate the same now.

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

Gurunathar’s Divine Message Moolam Pooja 07-12-2010

Somebody had asked “What is the method of meditation that that should be followed? There has been a lot of rain lately I would say. It is the nature of water to flow from a higher to a lower level. In contrast to this is the path of spiritual progress where the mind is elevated to a higher level. This does differ from the normal human tendency to become immersed in worldly matters. However, when the mind reaches a degree of maturity there should be no difficulty in achieving this. It will benefit you to aim high. This does not refer solely to reaching God but also to cultivating good personal qualities, high thinking and performing good acts. You should emulate anyone who carries out good acts without any mental reservations or negative thoughts. For if these are harboured by you only unhappiness will result. As a rule when you come across someone with positive thoughts try to follow their example. If you miss out on this you will find that you have missed an opportunity to grow or improve.
It is my advice that you will certainly benefit if you consistently introspect and meditate on how to reach higher levels. Coming to the method of meditation you can follow, it is essential that you are initiated and guided by a Guru. There are three or four methods. Choose the method that suits you best and I would say the benefits will accrue automatically.

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

Gurunathar’s Divine Message Moolam Pooja 10-11-2010

He will come to nothing who intends ill! “Kedu ninaipavan keduvan”. The question asked was “Is there an inner meaning to this?”. Generally the person who intends to harm others will personally suffer. (As you sow, so shall you reap). You need to pause and think about this. ‘Kedu Ninaippavan’ does not only refer to the one who harms his neighbor but also to the person who resorts to wrong action of any kind. He spends his time planning unethical acts or acts that do not conform to Dharma. Due to his acts he invites his own downfall. He will be destroyed. Not only does he become a corrupt or evil being, the very light of his soul is snuffed out. So the person who constantly involves himself in wrong action will cease to exist as a human being. He is responsible for his own destruction.
Hence if you find yourself thinking wrong thoughts or planning wrong action, put a stop to it by turning your mind to good ,pure and divine acts. You can also try to remember the good things that have happened to you. WHEN YOU DO THIS EVIL CEASES TO EXIST. I have mentioned this before. However only a few follow this. Instead of wondering why wrong thoughts occur, you should actively contemplate on and think of good things or Divinity. Do not stop at regretting the presence of negative intentions around you but project positive ones. This is an important lesson.
Secondly, now-a-days many are exposed to high thinking and good words. They seem to understand this and even speak about it. However they are unable to practice this in their lives. This is a little regrettable. If only they would put in a little effort to practice what they have learnt it will bring them great mental peace. Many fail to do this. They often drown in the difficulties they have to face. It may be difficult to put on a smile, but they should not dwell mentally in these and instead think of past happy moments and incidents. Joy and unhappiness always alternate. When there is so much joy prepare yourselves to face the difficulties that follow. This can never change. If there is great difficulty, remember there are happy times ahead. This is not only law of nature but also results from individual karma. A person who has completed his karma would not be alive on this earth. Please act henceforth after understanding this completely.
I have mentioned reading the Gita or listening to its exposition. I do not see the response to this. If you are unable to do this individually, practice this as a group and reap the benefits.

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

Gurunathar’s Divine Message Moolam Pooja 14-10-2010

Speaking of ‘Vairagyam’ it should be adopted consistently and completely. Why do people who are dedicated in their everyday lives fail to be so when carrying out their religious or spiritual duties? I find this puzzling. Such discipline will take you to great heights spiritually.
If you decide: “I must become one with God completely” unnecessary human weakness or qualities will fall away from you. This is my belief. If we have one foot in the stream and one on the bank it will be difficult to reach God. If you are single minded in seeking God you must shed your unnecessary habits step by step. You cannot declare that you will all of a sudden drop everything. It will only prove embarrassing if you have to eat your words after that. So please refrain from making premature declaration.

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

Gurunathar’s Divine Message Moolam Pooja 16-09-2010

Today on behalf of the Gods I would like to say something. Please understand it well and follow it. Ishwar has several names as does Lord Narayanan. Some devotees begin to say, “My God is superior to yours!”. As long as you worship God in forms this is not wrong. However to grow further spiritually, you have to go beyond the concept of God’s being represented in forms.
For instance a person may say “Lord Jagadeshwara is more powerful than Lord Jambukeswara” or vice versa depending on the God they are in the habit of worshiping. In the earlier stages of a spiritual aspirant this can be condoned. However if you wish for spiritual advancement and wisdom you have to go beyond this and learn to connect to the formless. You must always believe that Ishwaran or Malavan are the same. Let this be deeply impressed upon your minds! Only then can you realize Lord Shiva and Maha Vishnu are one and the same and you can go to a higher spiritual state. “Hariyum Sivamum Onru|| Ariyadhore Vayil Mannu||” Instead of this I would say “Both are One. The wisdom of one, who does not know this, is equal to dust”. Please understand this and gradually progress beyond the name and form during your worship. Understand that never can Lord Shiva in the form of Jambukeswara be superior or inferior to Lord Shiva in the form of Lord Sundareswaran.
First firmly believe in your minds that “All are One” and then proceed to act. Please remember that more than my telling you, it is on behalf of the Gods that I am conveying this because they see this as a major failing on your part as devotees. This comes not just from me but from the Gods themselves!

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

Gurunathar’s Divine Message Moolam Pooja 23-07-2010

I shall give a reply to the question asked: “Why are functions not held in the month of Aadi”? Please understand that the month of Aadi is not a bad one. According to tradition all of you must refrain from getting too wrapped up with your own activities and concentrate on worshiping Devi or Ambal. Aadi gives happiness. For example, people should not hold their auspicious functions like weddings or house warming and instead focus on worshiping Amma. This will gladden her heart. When you make Ambal happy everything will turn out to be okay for you. I see there is a festival you celebrate called “Aadi Perakku” to indicate this.
So Aadi gives you happiness and will give ‘Aandal’ (the Divine Mother) happiness. You must all enjoy this month of worship! By ‘Aandal’ I do not refer to any particular Goddess but to the One who rules the Universe. So if you mean to follow the practice of gaining the blessings of the Divine with all the resulting happiness make it a point to worship Her with some particular prayer on Sundays, Tuesdays and Fridays. You will certainly reap the benefits.

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

Gurunathar’s Divine Message Moolam Pooja 26-06-2010

Here is a good question I would like to answer. There is a proverb: “Idukkan varunkaal naguga” which means when trouble squeezes you; you learn to laugh at it. Someone asked with slight irritation “How can this be done?”. I shall explain: Dear friend we must look at everything in life with equanimity even when you come across something that makes you happy do not exalt too much. If we accustom ourselves to this discipline we can smile at the trials we have to face. FOR WE KNOW THAT IT IS ALL HIS DIVINE PLAY(or Leela).
Always remember that everything that happens to us is the result of some past action of ours. Smiling at it will lessen our anger or indignation. This birth is an opportunity that God has given us to erase the effects of our past actions. Hence during this period misfortunes will certainly occur. If you tell yourself, “Here is a good opportunity for spiritual progress”, there will be no sadness or grief. The real reason behind any unhappiness is the lack of self – surrender to God. Everyone must try to achieve this state then you will always be composed and happy. Our Elders would say “Take each experience with an attitude of surrender to Lord Shiva”. Leave everything to Him. It is His responsibility. You should think, “There is nothing for one to feel happy or unhappy about – I need only to witness it”. With this distance or detachment, events will seem to unfold before you as would scenes from a play. You will not then feel hurt or sad.

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