Year: 2020

Gurunathar’s Divine Message Ashwini Pooja 25-03-2012

I can see a question put before me:” In spite of all the grace that is showered on us here why am I still facing difficulties?” Dear friend I have explained this several times before. I shall do so again for your sake. Individual difficulties when taken in the correct perspective are due to some karmic reasons. Accordingly you have to live through this experience whatever the problem before it comes to a close. (Guruji explains that karma’s are often mitigated through steadfast prayers and sadhana). Even a Mahan or great soul has to experience Karma. Because of this you will see people suffering, facing problems, being cruel to one another and having to face natural disasters. All this is happening now. If you wish to know about our nation in particular She is close to completing her karma. However there are countries that will go downhill and even get destroyed. This is because of their accumulated karma.
In addition to this there is the karma of the Yuga. Since this is coming to a close, the Satya Yuga is going to begin. Regarding this, what do you need to do now? As far as possible do only good and avoid harming any one. I would say you must be steadfast in achieving this.

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

Gurunathar’s Divine Message Ashwini Pooja 27-02-2012

There is something I would like to reveal to you. Though the question may be an ordinary one, I feel the answer is of much consequence. “Though we may have much faith in God why sometimes do our plans face many hurdles and obstacles and when they fail cause us distress?” This is the question. I tell the concerned person who has asked this question “God’s mercy is great. At times the arrangements we have made are not suitable for us and cause our troubles. They later cause us distress. It is to prevent this God in His mercy gives us distress temporarily and happiness eventually.
On the other hand, some get opportunities and fail to use them properly only because they don’t fit with what they have already planned. This gives them much sadness. I assure you in such a situation think of whatever is offered to be nothing less than God’s grace and you will find that everything will happen for the good”.

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

Gurunathar’s Divine Message Ashwini Pooja 30-01-2012

I would like give an enlightening answer to the question, “Despite my being on the spiritual path and surrendering to my guru why there are moments when I feel God is beyond my reach and that I am alone?” Now I shall reply: “Dear friend, a feeling of surrender to the guru’s grace and constant concentration or focus on him makes it impossible for any feeling of distance or frustration because when surrender to the grace of the guru is total, it gives great joy and happiness. If there is a feeling of loneliness the fault is entirely yours. Without getting over your desires and attachments you seek to scale Himalayan heights. Change this and increase your devotion till you reach such a state of complete surrender. May you grow in your devotion and reach full fledged “Saranagathi”!

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

Gurunathar’s Divine Message Ashwini Pooja 03-01-2012

I would like to clarify something about the perception of Time. If you were to ask “What is time?”, I would find it very difficult to answer. Humans measure it in years, months and weeks. Yet when something can be achieved is always a question mark .You cannot predict it with certainty. This being so, it is not possible to fix a time limit. There are modern methods of calculation, planning and presenting these plans when a project should be completed. Still, to reach completion a superior power has to automatically assist the execution of these plans. This superior power is God’s grace. This being so, you must never waste your time. You will not get this golden opportunity again. You must realize this. I am not the only one saying this. Others who are of a high spiritual level also say this. I would say it is good to always remember this and act on it.

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

Gurunathar’s Divine Message Ashwini Pooja 07-12-2011

I repeat a strange question I have heard “While working to progress spiritually is there any kind of discipline that is compulsory?” I do not understand this question. Have you forgotten that discipline is the foundation and basis of the spiritual growth. Discipline is reflected in your thinking, in your choice of words, in your actions and will ensure that your boat of spiritual growth is not rocked. It will not allow you to speak unnecessarily or move with wrong kind of people. It will encourage you to manage on your own as far as possible. You will automatically become cleansed or purified. There is yet another definition for “ozhukkam”. It also means “ozhugi varuvathu”. If you were to say it in English “uninterrupted” flow would be the form. Discipline is shown through continuous regular habits. It becomes habitual. It also means you must unceasingly think of God. “Is this possible?” you may all ask. By chanting mantras you can achieve this. I would suggest that you keep chanting mantras silently within yourselves. The thought of God will never leave you. If you stop thinking of God it only means that your minds are not pure.

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

Gurunathar’s Divine Message Ashwini Pooja 09-11-2011

I would like to say is that for those who surrender completely, the planets will cease to affect you. If you take to meditating, Japam and complete surrender I shall assure you there will be no harm caused.

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

Gurunathar’s Divine Message Ashwini Pooja 13-10-2011
There was a good question asked,”Which is the best method of worship? Which is better: mantra or tantra?” I would like to answer this question. There are three ways of worship. To visualize God in your mind and worship Him supersedes the mantric or tantric ways of worship. I have mentioned before that the inner chanting of mantra is the best method. Next to this is tantric pooja. This consists of saying mantras to yourself and making the corresponding mudras with your hands. Third is that of chanting mantras. The second is a little difficult. And if the mudras are done even a little inaccurately, the benefit will lessen accordingly. So it is best to start with chanting mantras, then progress to tantra and finally to mental worship.

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

Gurunathar’s Divine Message Ashwini Pooja 23-09-2011

I would like to answer someone’s question: “What are the hurdles we face when we aim for liberation?” There is not much to analyze or think about. I would like to say that the most precious treasure you have is your life. Anything else comes after this. Riches and silver cannot serve as food, nor can they help you in difficult times. When everything deserts you, life is perhaps the last to do so. Anything to which you are attached matters less than life. So you must try to become free of all attachments including your attachment to life itself.

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

Gurunathar’s Divine Message Ashwini Pooja 19-08-2011
I noticed an unusual question.” Though there have been great poets and saints who have written great literature, ‘Thevaram’,’Cheyyulgal’ or songs of prayer , why is importance given to the jester type of poet? “. A ‘Vikadakavi’ should not be undervalued, because with humor and simplicity he is able to convey important truths to the layman. We must remember this. Today when people find it difficult to understand a verse of the Thirumandiram fully, such a poet is able to understand it and present it attractively with humor to the common man. Hence I feel his contribution is of great value. Please keep this in mind. Don’t just see the humor at face value and be dismissive, but reflect at length on the inner meaning.

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

Gurunathar’s Divine Message Ashwini Pooja 23-07-2011

Once again I would like to set right a particular confusion by giving a clarification. In the path of spirituality, just the way a person sheds one habit after another, so he must learn that if he worships several forms of God, step by step, he must reduce the number. Finally when he comes to worshiping only one form or two, he may feel a little lost or as if he is in some kind of vacuum. He must go beyond this stage. If he still feels that something is missing I would like to emphasize that this should not be so. If you do your sadhanas correctly, when you move from ‘roopam to aroopam’ or to formless worship you should feel only happiness. Remember if you don’t, it only indicates that you have as yet to reach this spiritual stage. I advise you to intensify your efforts towards this goal. Can you think of using text books of junior classes when you go to university? When you reach a higher level it is not appropriate to follow the sadhanas of a more elementary stage. Though this is not a hard and fast rule let this be a guideline for your spiritual path.

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