Year: 2020

Gurunathar’s Divine Message Ashwini Pooja 25-06-2011

Another question has been repeated here. “Since there are several births for those who have died why should we conduct shradham or devasam pooja on their death anniversaries for more than five years?” When you do this it is for your mental satisfaction .In the forthcoming years on that day distribute food (anna dhanam) and dedicate the accruing benefits (punyam) to the respective soul wherever he or she may be. I shall say this would be a good practice. The hungry must be fed. There is no distinction between high or low where this is concerned. There is also no difference between man and woman. Hunger is common to all. When a hungry person has eaten well and blesses you it is indeed a good blessing! My belief is that if you practice this it will do you good.
Some others believe that according to orthodoxy (acharam) when a person in a family has passed away the others should not go to any temple for a year. I feel this is foolish. What is the connection between one person completing his or her destiny and the other’s relationship with God? The Saivaite belief and my doctrine is that when a person dies and the necessary ritualistic ceremonies are completed, he should go to a temple. Saiva Siddhantha proclaims this. I would say, others who mention differing practices could be various acharayas or from other religions. True spirituality as I have mentioned earlier begins where religion ends. If I say this, it is only based on the fact that those of you, who come here, come to seek progress spiritually. Before ending my talk I would like to clarify something.

A person who performs Manasika pooja (mental worship) asked me “While performing mental worship can it equal the religious practices conducted in a temple?” I would ask, why not? Why can they be not performed? If your heart is the temple, your breath is the music of the nadaswaram, the heart beat is the mridangam, our different nerves are the articles used for the pooja and the light your eyes can see become the arati. If you can develop this tendency, your heart will become a very good temple. After achieving this, you will not feed the need to go to many other temples. The person who has asked this question still wanders in search of a temple because his mind has not reached that level of maturity, I would say.
(Translation of Gurunathar’s Divine message given to and read by Guruji Shri.K.V.Narayanan)

Gurunather’s Divine Message Ashwini Pooja 29-05-2011

I would like to give an elucidation: “Do we have to light up a lamp everyday at home?” Some seem to wonder, “Will not Friday or one day in a week suffice? This job seems to be an added job”. This is a wrong attitude. The ‘deepam’ or lamp is equal to the sun or moon. Every morning and evening it needs to be lit in every home. It should be done in the early morning when the sun rises and in the evening with the coming of the moon. For we must remember it is to welcome them both. Since we cannot see properly in the dark and often feel a little fearful nobody likes being in darkness. With light one can see clearly all around and our fear goes-does it not? Similarly the fears in our life are chased out by the light of our lamps. This has nothing to do with faith or the lack of it. The lamp gives light which in turn is illuminating knowledge. Does it not seem a little foolish to say, “Is it enough to light a lamp or seek knowledge on Friday alone?”. Since you require light, Knowledge, an absence of fear and joy every day I shall advice you to light a lamp for one hour every morning and evening.

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

Gurunathar’s Divine Message Ashwini Pooja 02-05-2011

I was a little amused and surprised to hear a person in this Kali saying “Anything can be achieved with physical power”. Instead of that I would say “The person who achieves anything with his physical strength will one day face defeat because of the same strength”. Doesn’t today’s incident make this clear? There is an old proverb, “The one who resorts to the sword will die by the sword” (Vallai eduthavan Vallal Azhivan). There is no doubt that this definitely happens. It is God’s law that the one who destroys or causes harm to others with his threats and physical strength will one day surely fall victim to the same kind of strength. It is said in English for every action there will be reaction. It is impossible to escape from this.

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

Gurunathar’s Divine Message Ashwini Pooja 05-04-2011

I would like to reply to the question of a person who was little irritated and seemed disheartened when he asked me, “Does the path of spirituality allow no comforts?” I have already mentioned that the ordinary kind of happiness or comforts is of a temporary one. When you come to the spiritual path you must let go of these one by one. You must understand this is the real situation. It is true that God has created this world with all its comforts for our sake. However you must stop and think, “From where have we come?” Do you feel you must return to this same place? If so, the reality is that you must leave this world and go there. This is the ultimate truth. Such being the case, you need to become independent of the pleasures and comforts of this world. Since many are unable to do this it becomes impossible for them to progress on the spiritual path. What you need to understand and practice is that you have to feel detachment towards all to which you are attached. Tell yourself when even this physical frame is going to be left behind, surely everything else is of little consequence (a mere plaything)! Even these, I declare, have to be left behind! This is the universal truth I would declare.

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

Gurunathar’s Divine Message Ashwini Pooja 09-03-2011

Today I heard two persons ,each saying to the other: “My religion is better than yours”. “Yours is not better than mine”. Such discussions are a mere waste of time. Religious fanatics are like elephants who due to a temporary state of mental imbalance caused by an ailment, lose control over themselves. (This is termed as matham). Such people are comparable to these elephants that see all persons as potential enemies and attack them in a frenzy. Such is the mental state of religious fanatics who hit out at people of other religions. This is a kind of madness that goes against religion. I would like to say problems should not be created with religion as a basis. Please henceforth do not ask such questions here. The person who asked this question-please take it out of your mind.

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

Gurunathar’s Divine message Ashwini Pooja 13-01-2011

As I enjoyed joy and happiness a question reached my ear, “Which is greater, the temple or the God within?” : a disappointing question.
God’s power existed long before any temple was built. So temples are not more important. As I have mentioned before similar to the white stick that supports the blind temple support the spiritually blind. Proportionate to the depth and the quality of our prayers is our soul energy that strengthens and contributes to the form of God. This is simple to understand is it not? The power that is radiated and the fame of a temple depends on the holy chakram embedded there. It is mankind that has made this arrangement. God and Divinity have always been there much before man devised this plan of building temples. So it is the Divinity that is superior to temples.

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

Gurunathar’s Divine Message Ashwini Pooja 17-12-2010

I would like to answer a question: “What does it mean to say ‘Stand aside a little and observe’?” It means just be a witness to all that is happening. Though this is a little difficult, if you make the effort, little by little it will become possible. First realize “I am not limited to this physical body”. Next tell yourself, “Nothing that has happened affects my real Self” This is so because the soul is outside what you are experiencing. This may not be easy but start by making this your attitude in small issues. Then move on to more complex and challenging experiences. Even when you become ill you should say “Nothing is happening to the real me”. And develop the necessary strength of mind and patience. Just this one practice will help you grow in spirituality.
You must fully believe “Nothing happens because of my individual effort. Everything is by His will and blessing”. If you feel “I am doing this and it is by my service everything is happening”, it shows the presence of ego. You must get rid of this. For even an atom cannot move without the will of God. This is the absolute truth. Once you realize this you will grow in spiritual stature. Most importantly, learn to be a witness to all that is happening. This is the best attitude you can adopt for everything. You will find in a court case the witness is the one least affected.
You will enjoy peace of mind if you practice this in your day to day life. Witness everything-do not become involved emotionally or mentally. Keep telling yourself “This is not happening to me” and be objective and detached while going through life.

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

Gurunathar’s Divine Message Ashwini Pooja 19-11-2010

I would like to answer a question. It is a special as well as a significant one-“Can the soul grow?” You need to think deeply about this. It is the physical form alone that is subject to change. For example, the paint on a wall fades away after some years. For the soul there is no such change because when the soul comes to the earth it is pure and does not need change. Along with time and experience it is the body or physical form that contains the soul which is subject to change.

Next, I notice something general amidst people. I heard some saying: “what does God do for us?” This is said by people who enjoy comforts and makes me a little sad. If we look at the other section of people, we find that though they are in hardship they do not complain. I think that it is very low of people who have a better shelter, enough money to live by, and always enough food to eat feel a sense of grievance. IF this is how they feel, why do they go to temples and pray? This is only a charade they put up to earn fame and the respect of those around them. This should be avoided. You have been created in the perfect form of a human, been given the power to walk, and even talk to others about your happiness and distress. Still you find fault with God. If you continue to do this, you will lose your privilege to be born as a human being in your next birth. You must keep this in your mind and not feel bad that I mention it. You do not want to go to lower levels in the coming births do you? It is to avoid such a situation that I advice you so.

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

25-9-2010 அன்று நடந்த அஸ்வினி நட்சத்திர பூஜையில் குருநாதர் கூறிய கருத்துக்கள்:

கேள்வி: ஆத்மா சுதந்திரமாக இருக்க வேண்டுமென கூறினால் ஆன்மீக பாதையில் செல்வோருக்கு ஏன் பல கட்டுப்படுகள் விதிக்கப்படுகிறது?

சுதந்திரம் என்பது அடக்கம் இல்லை. கட்டுப்பாட்டிலிருந்து விடுதலை என்பதே பொருள். ஆத்மா விடுதலை பெற வேண்டும் என்றால் ஐம்புலன்களின் பிடியிலிருந்து விடுதலை பெறுதல் வேண்டும் என்பதே பொருள். இத்தகைய நிலையில் ஆத்மா உண்மையாக சுதந்திரம் பெற வேண்டும் என்றால் தானாக சுயமாக சில கட்டுப்பாடுகள் விதித்து ஐம்புலன்களின் பிடியிலிருந்து ஆசாபாசங்களிலிருந்தும் தப்பித்து விடுதல் வேண்டும்.

Gurunather’s Divine Message Ashwini Pooja 29-08-2010

I found someone asking the question: In Hinduism, why do the different forms of God have serpents with them? I have revealed this once before but I shall mention it again. The serpent symbolizes the Kundalini energy coiled at the base or Mooladhara centre of the human spine. If we want to reach Godhood we have to activate this energy take it to the crown chakra and bring it under control. This is why it is depicted as connected to the Gods in various manners. For Maha Vishnu the serpent is His seat. For Lord Shiva he wears it coiled around his neck. For Lord Ganesha it girdles His waist as part of His clothing. We see the serpent being controlled by the Gods, which ever the image. If we want to reach elevated states and come closer to Divinity we have to tap this shakthi within us, take it upwards to the Sahasrara(or crown) and establish it there firmly. This is how you should understand the images.

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