Gurunathar’s Divine Message Moolam Pooja 05-06-2012

Though there is no great message that I would like to give in particular today still my heart wishes to give one: “Always do one job at a time and do it well”.
In this Yugam I find this increasingly rare. You must realize that when you attempt to do several things at the same time, all of them will not be to complete satisfaction. I see that it is best to go to one job after finishing the previous one. If you try, you will succeed in this. If by chance before finishing today’s task another that is more important comes up don’t be taken aback. Do the new job immediately and postpone your original one for the next day. Do not prolong anything by doing it in a piecemeal manner. There is a reason for me saying this. There are some who from time to time change their ‘Ishta Deivam’ this will not benefit them. Your Ishta Deivam is not a garment you can shed or put on whenever you desire. If you wish to enjoy the full benefit of worshiping God learn to stay steadfast in your faith. If you keep moving away your mind will be confused and perhaps waver. “Stay steadfast in your worship of one God is my advice for these times”.

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

Gurunathar’s Divine Message Moolam Pooja 09-05-2012

I would like to mention what can constitute good traits of character. Firstly even in the absence of love you must act as if you care. When you repeat this action it becomes genuine love and action. Then if a person does not have the quality of being charitable, he or she may start by performing acts of charity in order to win praise or appreciation. Over a period of time it becomes habitual, through this, the person’s egoism is moderated.

Even if you initially lack good qualities if you act as if you do, as time passes you will progress greatly by achieving qualities of love, affection, charity and sense of ethics I would say.
Charity is not limited to donating food or money. It refers to kind words and sharing knowledge. Even if you do not possess much materially, sharing what you know amounts to great charity. Do remember this.

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

Gurunathar’s Divine Message Moolam Pooja 12-04-2012

There is an explanation I would like to share here. There are many who are unable to see the defects in themselves. They often fly into a temper. I see this only as an attempt to conceal the flaws inherent in their personalities. How can these people improve themselves? First they must identify them. After this they must try to remove them and live accordingly. If they succeed in doing so they will find that not only they are free of anger but they become aware of their true spiritual state and find a great deal of peace. There is a reason for my mentioning this. For those who have embarked on a spiritual journey, particularly Shakthi devotees, often feel that their quality of devotion surpasses that of those around them. This leads to their developing arrogance. They will find their temper flaring to hide their defects become restless, and may speak scathingly to unconnected persons and cause them. To avoid this we must introspect and locate our defects. Only then can we progress. What should we do next? Don’t let these grow. Then seek to get rid of them. It cannot be achieved in a day. Even if it takes time do so step by step dear friends!
Otherwise like a poisonous creeper it will grow and finally prevent you from reaching God. You will be undeserving of His grace. God is beyond Ego and Anger. Love and Affection are the two legs by which He walks about. If we seek His grace we should develop such qualities. You must understand well that to develop this you cannot afford to have ego and anger.
Without pointing to anyone in particular, it is a general truth for all those who seek to proceed on the path of spirituality. Also in these modern times there is even more scope and danger of this happening.

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

Gurunathar’s Divine Message Moolam Pooja 15-03-2012

Though there is no specific question today, somewhere from the depth of our surroundings emerges the question :“What use is it to go to the Samadhi of a great saint?” This I have explained before. But I shall do so once again. If you happen to go there with the purpose of sitting around there or spending time there will be no benefits. I would like to point out that if you want a benefit – a spiritual one the following factors are necessary:

1. Actual faith
2. A desire for spiritual progress
3. Reflecting and thinking about God
4. A firm will and steadfast determination
5. Being single minded and consistent in seeking your objectives.
   If these are absent, how do you think you will benefit by sitting there, looking about here and there, smiling and talking? I say this because on full moon days I find people doing the pradakshinas and then relaxing and indulging themselves by buying and consuming the eatables available there! There is no spiritual progress here. You may find some physical benefit but in seeking God there will be no special gain. Sit there. Think of the soul of the saint buried there and ask for His grace. Concentrate on gaining it. This should be your intention. But then why should you go to a Samadhi for this? You can do all these while sitting at home – don’t you think? Understand this well. The reason I am telling all this because there are some who believe that they can get whatever they want by going to a samadhi. Remember that it is not the same but your faith that serves you.
   All great ones say “your faith will help you” not “I shall help you”. If you remember this and follow the directions given above benefits will certainly accrue otherwise I would say that going to a samadhi is equal only to a pastime.

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

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:

கேள்வி: 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}