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[Swami Vishwananda @vishwananda]

What the atma truly asks of the SatGuru, He always provides.
There is a reason why one’s life looks the way it does. There is a reason why specifics ups and downs manifest. There is a reason why one’s relationship with the SatGuru blossoms in a certain way. Because the atma has asked for all of it in that particular way. The SatGuru is the infinite treasure trove of divinity. But the atma is very specific. It asks for only that which will bring it closer to His lotus feet. In life and beyond this life, the atma seeks only to grow closer to Bhagavan Sri Hari. Don’t look at your life and complain, doubt, or suffer in any way. Your atma itself has asked for those circumstances to come so that it can become closer and closer to unconditional love. Learn to grow deeper into your heart and find that inner reason for why your life looks the way it does. When you allow yourself to see that everything is beautiful because it is an opportunity to grow closer to Bhagavan, then you will never be short of happiness or love. In fact, you won’t know how to express the endless happiness you feel inside. Joy will beam out from you like a little sun that everyone feels good to be around. Life is a precious opportunity to create joy and death is a beautifully happy adventure for the atma. Don’t create suffering. It is just the mind which creates suffering. Often people ask why God is found l through suffering. But the question itself is not correct. God is pure love, pure joy. You cannot find Him if you are suffering. Release yourself from unnecessary misery. There is no place for misery in this world. No matter what the circumstances, just determine to be happy. Don’t let your mind fool you into going in suffering. Your life is perfect. You just have to learn to see it that way.

[Swami Vishwananda @vishwananda]

Day 6: The Ocean Does Not Move until We Do

Rama stands before the endless expanse of ocean, stretching between Him and Sita. On the other side waits all that His heart longs for. On this side lies devotion, urgency, and a road that seems impossible. For a moment, everything pauses. Rama does not rush forward or try to force His way. He turns inward and prays.

Days pass an He waits with patience and trust. When something before us is greater than our effort, the first movement of dharma is surrender. And so, Rama prays to the ocean not as an adversary to be conquered but as a presence to be respected. Nothing happens as the ocean remains unmoved. No path appears. No miracle. There is silence, stillness and resistance remains.
This moment reveals something every devotee knows. We pray. We surrender sincerely. We sit in trust. And still, nothing seems to change. The situation remains. The obstacle does not budge. The answer does not come. Slowly, doubts begin to whisper: maybe this isn't working, maybe I'm not being heard, maybe I just need to wait longer. And somewhere between patience and passivity, we continue to bow but we stop walking.

Rama shows us another way. After waiting, surrendering, giving space to grace, He rises. Not in frustration or disbelief, but in clarity. He takes up His bow, not to fight the ocean, but to act within dharma.
In that instant, the ocean responded. A path began to form by showing the means to cross them and not just by parting the waters.

Here lies a misunderstanding many of us carry. We often treat surrender as passivity, as waiting quietly until something outside us changes. But that is not surrender. That is hesitation. Surrender has two movements. First, we bow. Then we rise and act. We pray and then we participate.

Guruji's path is not one of passive faith. It asks for continued trust even while we take each step. Inner surrender must be matched with outer alignment. Devotion is not about disengaging from life. It is meant to refine the way we participate in it.

So many of us stop just before this point. We pray deeply but hesitate to act. We trust, but only within our comfort. Yet grace does not work alone. It meets us in movement.

In our own lives, the pattern repeats. Perhaps an obstacle seems too vast. We reflect, we pray, but we wait for everything to become perfectly clear before we move. And so the situation remains frozen. Then one day, quietly, something inside settles and we take a step. Not out of certainty, but out of faith. And in that moment, the current begins to shift. It is then we realize the path was never missing. It was waiting for our participation.

Guruji's grace does not replace our effort. It reveals how to direct it. Devotion evolves when prayer flows effortlessly into movement, when surrender is not escape but engagement without resistance. Moving when guided, trusting when unseen and walking in alignment when outcomes are unknown.
Amrita Dasi

[Swami Vishwananda @vishwananda]

Yamuna Chhath, the descent of Yamuna Devi as a river upon this earth.

In the long ages of Vaikuntha, Sri Krishna looked at his own reflection appearing upon the ground. A small pool of sparkling water with droplets jumping in ecstasy. The Lord had just taken a sip and a few drops flowed down. He smiled and from his lotus heart emerged the divine syllable “Yam”. Resonating through the universes, it became the way to connect with his heart ever-beating with intense love. Countless beings had taken birth through His will but so few were so determined as to never forget him through the arduous process of birth and life. Gazing upon this pool which was born with consciousness. Born with the only desire to be at His feet. The beloved Lord softly spoke the word, “Meena”. The dark blue gemstone, the one full of life within herself, the one with the most beautiful eyes. Yamuna. The birth of Yamuna. Yamuna Chhath. Meaning the one who came to become a shelter of mercy to all jeevas. She was the very first one to meet Sri Krishna in this world. The first to submit herself fully to his feet. One of the rare ones who asked to not be born in a human form but as a river. To reflect with pure love all that is Sri Krishna. To be his companion in all places he walked. To yearn for his feet in complete awareness even if it meant waiting with boiling intensity for His arrival. Her marriage to Sri Krishna was already a fact before they came to this earth. Yamuna maiya and Giridhariji. Who can tell of their eternal leelas with enough awe? Even today their divine leelas continue in Braj. No matter where he walked, she was always with him. In Dwarka as the sea, in Kurukshetra as the rain, in Pandharpur as the Chandrabhaga. In all places, at all times, Bhakti protects Prem and Prem gives life to Bhakti. Shubh Yamuna Chhath to all.

[Swami Vishwananda @vishwananda]

Like one peels the dry outer covering of a seed, like that one has to peel away the dryness of the heart to reach its true state.
One by one the layers of ego and indifference have to come off. You have to work on many steps to remove the chaff, peel away the stubborn layers that are stuck together, and gently remove everything unnecessary that is tightly bound to the seed. It may seem like one is throwing away more than one is saving. It may seem like the steps of removal are longer and more in number than the steps of retaining something. Because only one true seed comes out of layers and layers of useless chaff. But that one seed which you have to reach and save is priceless. That one pure seed can give birth to countless other seeds.
That true seed is the endless love within your heart. That love which is the movement of the atma. To live in that space of endless patience, endless hard work, endless humility one has to transform oneself. Throw away the useless chaff surrounding the mind which is keeping it in delusion. Reach that true seed of Sharanagati within you.

[Swami Vishwananda @vishwananda]

Shubh Makar Sankranti to all.
In different parts of Bharat Bhumi, this festival is known by various names: Pongal (Tamil Nadu), Magh (Haryana), Sukarat (in the central parts), Bihu/ Bhogali Bihu (Assam), Lohri (Punjab), Poush Sankranti (West Bengal), Khichdi (Bihar), Pedda Panduga (Andhra Pradesh/Telangana), and many others.
During Makar Sankranti, the sun begins its northward movement (Uttarayana). Hence, this day is celebrated as Surya Dev blessing the northern hemisphere with longer days and shorter nights. Winter is ending, the harvest season begins, and everyone gives heartfelt thanks for this rejuvenation. The sun enters the zodiac sign of Capricorn, known as Makar in Hindi, hence the name Makar Sankranti. This festival and its rituals are highly revered since ancient times as it marks many important events that took place.
Bhagavan blessed Devi Sankranti to defeat the demon Sankarasura, symbolising the victory of good over evil. When Indra Dev flooded the village of Gokul in his arrogance, Bhagavan Krishna saved Vraj Bhumi by lifting the Govardhan Parvat on His little finger. Bhishma Pitamah, the grandfather of the Kauravas and Pandavas, was waiting for six months on his bed of arrows to leave his body on this day.
Devotees observe these triumphant events through prayers, dips in the sacred rivers, flying kites to represent the movement of the Sun, distributing sweets made with sesame and jaggery that keep the body warm, planting trees, giving food to animals and the needy, and many other joyful ways. At night, prayers and offerings of puffed rice and corn are made to Bhagavan through Yagnas.
Every festival of the Sanatan Dharma is filled with extraordinary connection with Bhagavan. Dive deep into the heart and offer your joyful love to all as a spark Himself, this is the great blessing of every festival. Much love to all.
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[Swami Vishwananda @vishwananda]

A great peace descends when you are completely aligned with your soul purpose. The light of your atma when it starts to radiate through you, gives different depth and different strength to your life. People are automatically helped by your mere presence. Because the love for Bhagavan that you have continuously kept blazing in your heart also lifts them up. This service, this love, this kindness, this compassion, it has nothing to do with the mind or ego. It is beyond the reaches of anything you can do. It is Bhagavan Himself taking control of your life. When such a person passes from this world, their face doesn’t take on the pallor of death. They remain shining. They look peaceful. In fact, their face radiates joy. The joy of meeting the Supreme Beloved. Of attaining the complete reality of one’s atma. Of being with the Paramatma fully. When the saints leave their body, their face shows the truth of where they have reached. There is an utmost serenity and divinity that one automatically feels from them. Their body does not corrupt easily, if at all. In life, my mother lived as the simplest person. Her true spiritual state was always completely hidden due to her great humility. But in her passing, all the signs of divinity were made manifest for her by God. To show finally to the world, what a genuine saint looks like. Not seeking any glory or greatness in life. But pulled to the Highest in the other realm. Because it is precisely this desire to hide and simply love with sincerity and single pointedness that makes all the difference with Bhagavan. These are the qualities that He cannot resist. And such a person who has only loved all their life, only given to others with joy and kindness, He pulls them to the very highest place. Their eternal place by His side in Vaikuntha.

[Swami Vishwananda @vishwananda]

All can take inspiration from the departure of a saintly soul to Bhagavan’s home. To see how a true spiritual person accepts life and death. To see how they know the temporary nature of everything here. To see how they continuously focus on love and compassion. Understanding everyone, accepting God’s plan in their life, and using their time here to reach the absolute highest. A saint’s life is a blessing to the world. Each in their own way and through their own unique example. It is possible in this life itself to reach the Highest. One has to truly be open. Truly keep expanding the heart to accommodate greater and greater love. Never lose hope. Never give up. Never let negativity take over your mind. The passing of a saintly soul gives everyone a glimpse of the divine path which the atma takes to Bhagavan. It’s like all the veils and delusions, maya and the illusion of imitation, all are dissolved for a little while. And everyone is given a glimpse of that endless light, love, joy, and solace that is found with Bhagavan. He is all there is. To pray for others helps one to also crossover the layers of maya. Continuously pray and keep your heart open to Bhagavan’s love and grace.

[Swami Vishwananda @vishwananda]

When difficult moments come, one should turn towards God, towards prayer more and more strongly.
When time feels like it has slowed down and you feel every moment passing by. When love makes your heart ache but you know you just want to love more. When you want to serve more, give more, and be there to offer support in every way. You should turn to God in your heart and pray even more strongly in this time. Allow Him to connect all hearts. Allow His grace to carry the pain away and bring in solace. Allow His mercy to light a lamp of love in every heart. Pray for everyone. Pray for those you love. Pray for the departed soul. Pray for all in God’s kingdom. When someone dear leaves this world. Those moments pass by with a different pace. A different light shining through them. Because you feel every single particle of radiance that God is sending your way. You are completely in His care. And He spares no effort to love you and lift you into His embrace.
Pray for everyone. Because everyone is making their way to Him. And especially pray for those who have left their physical form behind and are continuing their journey purely through light. The subtle body gets filled with love as soon as one sends divine thoughts to them. And that love, the Divine Names chanted for their sake, prayers from the heart, and every action of pure service, lifts up that atma continuously. In joy, in blessing those who remember them, and in eternal service to Bhagavan, that atma experiences SatChidAnanda through everyone. May all turn to prayer more and more strongly, and make Vitthala’s heart their eternal home.

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@vishwananda Praying of be all together eternally under caring love of Bhagavan. Sending condolences and bow down at the your lotus feet and all mothers who are holding the divine in thier hearts.

[Swami Vishwananda @vishwananda]

Shubh Tulsi Vivah to everyone.
The day that Devi Tulsi marries Her eternal beloved, Sri Hari Narayan. Every year this day celebrates their union of Bhakti and Prem. Many people know the story of how Tulsi Devi appeared in this world as a little plant - the story of the princess Vrinda and how her Bhagavan, Sri Hari Vishnu became a Shaligram to eternally be with her. But very few fully realize that each atma longs for Bhagavan in this way. To be with Him always. To love Him always. To serve Him always. To be so much in love with Him that He too cannot stay away. This path to complete purity is filled with trials and tribulations. It is filled with challenges that will break you again and again. To remove the subtlest of subtle impurities, one has to be cleaned from the inside out continuously. This is symbolized by the self-immolation of Devi Vrinda and Her subsequent appearance as a plant dearest to Sri Hari. To reach that state, the direct intervention of Bhagavan, of the SatGuru, is needed. The One who the bhakta has fully dedicated themselves to, He Himself comes to bring the bhakta fully to Himself. Bhagavan cannot live without His dear bhakta, just like the bhakta cannot live without Bhagavan. The SatGuru is the manifestation of that Supreme Unconditional Love between Bhagavan and Bhakta.
On the day of Tulsi Vivah, may you all know from within your heart the highest place of the SatGuru in your life. Allowing Him to fully liberate you back to Bhagavan, to attain your eternal place at Sri Hari’s Lotus Feet.

[Swami Vishwananda @vishwananda]

We are going to start the Guru Gita course soon.
To truly love Bhagavan, you need to become fully pure. But purity isn’t reached just like that. To shed that which is stuck in your blind spots, that which you have forgotten about, you need a crystal clear mirror in front of you. The SatGuru is that mirror. He simply Is. And in His presence one learns to look at oneself thoroughly. Many parts one doesn’t want to see. Many parts one wants to run away from. But you cannot avoid them forever. Whether in this life, the next, or countless lifetimes from now, you will eventually have to deal with all of it. The wholeness of the self is illuminated by the SatGuru. He doesn’t force you to change. He is freedom itself. And in the presence of true freedom, all barriers naturally break. The mind automatically starts to get divinized when the true SatGuru is around.
The Guru Gita is Bhagavan Shankar and Mata Parvati’s great gift to everyone. It is timeless wisdom, unending freedom, and overflowing bliss. May all immerse themselves in Prem and Bhakti, finding their lives fully transformed into everlasting happiness.

[Swami Vishwananda @vishwananda]

According to Srimad Bhagavatam (10.24) and Vishnudharmottara Purana, this day is dedicated to the worship of Krishna. Lighting lamps is not just a festival it is a symbol of self-illumination.
दीपो भव जगन्मध्ये तमो नाशाय मे द्विज” (Bhavishya Purana)
O Brahmin, I desire to become a lamp and free the world from darkness. The tradition of lighting lamps, giving gifts, and meeting and fostering relationships strengthens social bonds. It collectively promotes feelings of love, goodwill, and cooperation.
Astronomical and Seasonal Context
Highlight Kartika Amavasya’s astronomical position when the moon is at zero phase, marking cosmic stillness and the triumph of inner luminosity.
Add that Diwali marks the transition between Dakshinayana and Uttarayana’s preparation phase, symbolizing turning inward before the sun’s northern course begins (associated with auspicious renewal).
Religious sentiments and the festive ambiance help reduce mental stress and fear. Diwali’s light, peace, and cultural excitement invigorate people’s inner minds.
Simultaneously, the initiative to celebrate an environment-friendly Diwali is gaining prominence, increasing social awareness and responsibility.
The essential message of Diwali is the destruction of the darkness of ignorance and the illumination of the lamp of knowledge.
Philosophical and Spiritual Dimensions
Include references to the Yoga Vasistha or Vivekachudamani to link the symbolism of light as the awakening of Atma-Jnana (Self-knowledge).
Add the Vedic notion of Jyoti as cosmic consciousness, mentioned in Chandogya Upanishad (8.12.3) light as the inner essence of the Self (param jyotiḥ).
Mention the Ritual metaphor: lighting the lamp externally mirrors igniting the inner flame of awareness (Antar-Jyoti).
The traditional worship sequence of Diwali begins with Dhanvantari Puja, followed by rituals for Yama, Ganesha, Lakshmi, Navagraha, Govardhan Puja, and finally, Bhai-Dooj. (Reference: History of Dharmashastra - Pandurang Vaman Kane) Bathing in the Ganges at dawn is considered meritorious; lighting lamps is believed to benefit ancestors and please the Devas. Decorating homes (cleaning, making rangoli, arranging lamps), preparing and sharing sweets like halwa, pedas, and other treats, all transmit social and positive energy.
Using a copper pot with mango leaves, water, coconut, roli, mauli, etc., in worship is regarded as auspicious. On this sacred night of Kartik Amavasya, when rivers, towns, and homes are lit up with rows of lamps, the whole land gleams with the double message of knowledge, righteousness, and prosperity.
Psychological and Sociocultural Significance
Emphasize the psychological interpretation: Diwali renews community bonds, reinforces optimism, and psychologically cleanses the mind through ritualized joy and color therapy.
Explain how sound (crackers, bells, conch) and light (diyas) together form sensory synchronization rituals that stimulate the nervous system and elevate mood chemistry.
Cleaning homes before Diwali and starting afresh reflects purification of memory and karmic impressions both symbolic and behavioral renewal (vastu detoxification) a segment connecting Diwali to the Yamas and Niyamas of Yoga emphasizing truth, contentment, cleanliness, and generosity as forms of inner illumination.
Highlight the festival’s encouragement for Dana (charity), Seva (service), and Ahimsa (non-violence) as acts of inner light.
Regional and Dharmic Syncretism
In West Bengal, Odisha, and Assam, Diwali is celebrated as Kali Puja, where Goddess Kali is worshipped at midnight, emphasizing the fierce aspect of the Divine Mother and the destruction of evil from a Shakta tradition perspective.
Tamil Deepavali (associated with Narakasura’s fall and oil baths called Ganga Snanam).
In Punjab, apart from Bandi Chhor Divas commemorating Guru Hargobind’s release, Diwali is also associated with the founding of Amritsar city, linking community identity and historical pride.

[Swami Vishwananda @vishwananda]

Dhantrayodashi or Dhanteras is one of the most auspicious days of the year, eagerly anticipated by millions of Hindus.
To celebrate Devi Lakshmi's arrival on Dhanteras, homes are thoroughly cleaned and decorated with Diyas, Akash Deepam, flowers, rangoli, and other festive items. Performing Puja, Yagna, and celebrations at Pradosh Kaal is said to be very auspicious, ensuring prosperity and peace in the home. Pradosh Kaal is the time just before and during sunset. All throughout the day and night, there are different Deities that can be worshiped. This is the all-encompassing beauty of the Sanatan Dharma. All is auspicious and sacred. Devotion and love, wisdom and service, such deep intentions and actions of divinity are given primary importance. On this day, it is important to worship Devi Lakshmi, Bhagavan Dhanvantri, and Kuber Dev. Celebrating their appearance and blessings, people purchase gold, silver, start new ventures, and perform other good deeds to pray for good fortune.
|| Om Hreem Shreem Lakshmi Bhyo Namah ||
(Meaning: “I bow down to all forms of the supreme Goddess, who is the embodiment of abundance and wealth". This mantra is powerful for attracting grace, guidance, and growth.)
|| Om Tat Purushaya Vidmahe
Amrita Kalash-Hastaya Dhimahi
Tanno Dhanvantari Prachodayat ||
(Meaning: "My obeisances to Bhagavan Dhanvantari, the Supreme Being who holds the pot of immortal divine nectar. May he dispel the darkness of ignorance and enlighten my heart".)
|| Om Hreem Shreem Kreem Shreem Kuberaya Ashta-Lakshmi Purna Vishve Dhanam Puraya Puraya Namah ||
(Meaning: Greetings to Kuber Dev, the associate of Devi Lakshmi, please bestow the whole world with all wealth and happiness.)

[Swami Vishwananda @vishwananda]

When people think of attaining liberation or enlightenment, they often think of something of the outside. But that’s not the case, it is a deep inner state.
Self-realization. A state where one knows exactly who one is, the true self. A state where the inner light is fully revealed. One knows one’s purpose and walks on that road. One knows the destination and gives everything to reach it. This state is called by many names by the Sages who have reached it. Liberation. Enlightenment. Moksha. Mukti. But no matter how much one tries to explain this state, it is not possible to put it in words fully. Because it is beyond all material limits. Yet, when the Sages speak about this or write about it in the scriptures, people still mistakenly believe it to be something of the outside.
One imagines a great peace that allows one to live comfortably. Or a deep joy that makes one feel connected to everything and everyone. Or the easing away of all pains and troubles, allowing one to feel truly relaxed. But these are not the true measures of anything, because they are related to outside factors. Anyone can receive these experiences as long as it is in their destiny to experience them. But none of these create any direct transformation of the inside. These are outside processes and remain superficial. But the state of enlightenment or liberation is a state of inner illumination. A knowing that all is well despite anything happening on the outside. A comfort in the illumined atma regardless of who believes in one, loves one, is kind towards one, or not. Whether one faces the best or worst situations, that inner peace and love don’t disappear or reduce. Self-realization is the arrival of a great sense of purpose that fills one’s whole life with meaning. Don’t ask for outside situations to change. That won’t really help you in the long run. Ask for inner transformation so that your life can be illuminated from the inside out. In this way you are asking for the Shakti of the atma, Atma Kriya Yoga, to manifest in your being fully.

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[Swami Vishwananda @vishwananda]

The remembrance of God, truly from the heart, when you realize who He is to you, is like a lightning bolt originating from the inside. One walks through life in a very superficial way. Never realizing truth for what it is. Never realizing who one is, why one is here, where one wants to go. All is forgotten in the thick veils of maya. But beyond those layers of darkness and superficiality lies one’s true home, one’s true self, one’s true love. That which you have forgotten is the most beloved to you. Him, who you don’t give any importance to is your only true love. Without His company, any joy one experiences no matter how big, never feels entirely complete. There is always the feeling of a piece missing. Have you never wondered why? Have you never tried to explore within yourself why this world, this life, has never made you fully content? The atma agrees to be embodied for one reason alone- to remember and love its Beloved Bhagavan. When the atma starts to remind one of Him, the shock is quite large. Because one is living life upside down before that. Everything is reversed and twisted. Love which is the most important is given the least importance in the world. Bhagavan who is the dearest one is forgotten completely in the world. And the atma who is the true self is believed to not even exist. And if this is still not enough, understand this- for eternity the atma longs for Bhagavan, never forgetting, never reducing its intensity, never walking away. Yet when one comes here to grow closer to Him, one does everything else but does not love Him. So when one is reminded of the Beloved Master of the heart, what happens? All the veils of maya are pierced at once. Like an enormous bolt of lightning that allows one to see Him through all the layers of darkness. For a brief moment. A small glimpse. And then it is hidden again. So the atma keeps sending these lightning bolts from inside. To wake one up completely. Until the darkness is entirely illuminated by His presence, His name, His smile, His eyes, His feet. And only Sri Hari exists. This state of illumination of Prem is enlightenment, complete liberation. The action of the atma to jolt one wake, is Atma Kriya Yoga, it is Bhakti. And the acceptance of the shock of the inside to remind oneself of the True Beloved, it is Sharanagati. The 3 always go together - Prem, Bhakti, Sharanagati - SatGuru, bhakta, and the Adesh (guidance).

[Swami Vishwananda @vishwananda]

One must be very, very grounded to walk on the path shown by the SatGuru.
There are many ways that one becomes ungrounded. Feeling great about oneself, becoming arrogant about one’s progress on the spiritual path, thinking oneself to be better than others, allowing delusions to take over the mind, and also when one does not think clearly and becomes fanciful in temporary emotions. This kind of very airy and jumpy behavior is one of the most intolerable and repellent things to the SatGuru. Because when one is ungrounded one is unable to listen to the SatGuru. Unable to follow His Adesh. And completely unable to walk the spiritual path. Because one has to be sensible and clear headed to listen and properly follow the SatGuru’s Adesh. It doesn’t matter what role or position one seems to hold on the outside, these things are just a show of the external world. They had a beginning and there will be an end to such things one day. To sincerely reach the goal of one’s life, one has to focus on what is eternal. The Lotus Feet of the SatGuru. To genuinely hold onto His Lotus Feet in one’s heart and bring oneself closer to Him, to allow Him to bring one truly close to Him, one has to pour oneself into listening to His Adesh and transforming the self.
All the stories and foolishness of the mind and the outside needs to be completely let go of and transformed. Every time ungrounded thoughts flood the mind, take a few slow deep breaths and calm your thoughts and emotions. When the mind is calm and the heart is stable, you will automatically notice that the only thing that holds steady in all situations is the Name of Bhagavan. In your heart, just offer all the flighty stories that make you deluded and lead you into endless rabbit holes in your mind, to the SatGuru’s Lotus Feet. Let Him take care of how the relationship has to look between the atma and Him. You simply focus on transforming the self and remaining absolutely grounded on the path He has directed for you. All is well at the Lotus Feet of the SatGuru, you do not need to hold any other thought in your mind other than this. Because the Divine Name that the SatGuru has blessed one with will carry one to His Lotus Feet. Just focus on it and be simple.

[Swami Vishwananda @vishwananda]

The sacred Rath Yatra of Bhagavan Jagannath, Balabhadra, and Subhadra starts today. Shubh Rath Yatra to everyone. The Rath Yatra celebrates the day when devotees personally pull the chariot of Bhagavan from the Mandir in Jagannath Puri to Gundicha Mahal and back. The Gundicha Mahal is where Rani Gundicha and her husband Raja Indradyumna lived. They prayed and did penance for many long ages just to build the Temple and invite Bhagavan Jagannath, Balabhadra, and Subhadra to live there eternally for the benefit of the world. Many years went by, everything they had turned to dust, everyone they had known passed away but the king and queen remained immersed in Sadhana upon Sri Hari’s Lotus Feet. Raja Indradyumna even went to the various celestial realms to receive different building materials and permissions to invite Bhagavan to this sacred Temple being built for Him. Deeply pleased by their Ananya Bhakti, Bhagavan Sri Hari agreed to personally come and live on Earth as the Vigraha of Sri Jagannath. And His siblings also came with Him. The very heart of Sri Krishna lives inside the Vigraha to remain close to the love of His bhaktas.
Everyone is connected by love and light. The huge net of love that is Bhagavan and the small orbs of light that are the atmas, this is the celebration of life. When the bhaktas strongly radiate the energy of love, the entire cosmos feels its irresistible power, and Bhagavan is pulled from His hiding place. His Prem is showered on those who are unconditionally shining love and light into the world. And His Darshan is made manifest for all freely and openly. The Rath Yatra is a symbol of that eternal love between atma and Paramatma. The SatGuru’s presence on Earth is because of the same reason: Bhakti and Prem. May your hearts be opened fully to receive and give the highest Prem. Blessings to all.
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[Swami Vishwananda @vishwananda]

You have been given the greatest power by Bhagavan. The power to choose. But what have you done with that power?
“Mann Ke Haarey Haar Hai, Mann Ke Jeetey Jeet. Kahe Kabir Hari Paiye, Mann Hi Ki Parteet.”
Meaning- Victory and defeat are only feelings of the mind. If a man is defeated in the mind, disappointed, then there is defeat, and if he wins the mind, then he is the winner. God can also be attained only by the faith of the mind; if there is no faith in attaining His Lotus Feet, then how will you be able to find Him?
The SatGuru gives the most incredible pearls of wisdom in every Satsang. He reminds everyone to listen to the same Satsang countless times, so that the deepness of the Satsang goes inside your mind fully. He has spoken about how the heart is a deeper state of the mind. The awakened consciousness is an even deeper state of the same mind. And the atma is the deepest state of the same mind. Within and through your mind that you curse and leave unchecked is the potential to realize yourself, your purpose of life, and Bhagavan Himself. But how many believe this? How many walk the road until the end that they can realize themselves and Bhagavan? Very, very few. Most just come to the SatGuru to relieve their immediate problems and walk away without any care when those problems have been resolved. But a bhakta is one who has endless longing to be close to the SatGuru’s Feet all the time. To be with Bhavavan in every moment. Love for Him never reduces, only grows endlessly. Do you have such a deep hunger for God?

[Swami Vishwananda @vishwananda]

Be so full of love that nobody wants you to go.
“Jab Tu Aaya Jagat Mein, Log Hasey Tu Roye. Aisi Karni Na Karo, Piche Hasey Sab Koye.” Meaning- When you came into the world, people laughed, and you cried. Don’t do something that when you leave, people are happy.
In this Doha, Sant #Kabir Dev Ji reminds everyone that you must do something in life that when you #die, the world weeps and you can laugh. Both parts of this are very important and #beautiful. People should miss you when you are gone. They shouldn’t be relieved by your departure. Will the #world miss your love when you are gone? The SatGuru is the one who the world misses at all times because His love is so extraordinary and it is the duty of every bhakta to learn to love the way He loves. You may not be perfect, you may fail, but you have to walk the way. #Bhakti is the path of loving completely and unconditionally. Of seeing Bhagavan within everyone and everything. Of recognizing the SatGuru as the one who your atma has been waiting for. Learn from Him. Make your life such that people feel your joy, kindness, and love when you are around and miss you truly when you are gone. Because you were a treasure of hope and light in their lives. And lastly, you should be happy when you are about to depart from this world. That is a #life lived truly. And it is only possible when you learn to love the way the #SatGuru shows you. Unconditional #love is the only way. The #Saints recognized this and walked the path until the end, that’s why their lives have become exemplary. Learn from the guidance the SatGuru gives you and make your life overflow with His Prem.