Santhigiri’s Sanyasam should become the correction for the world; Swami Navananma Jnana Thapaswi

Pothencode: Santhigiri Ashram Joint Secretary Swami Navananma Jnana Thapaswi said that there are many types of ‘sanyasam’ in the world and that all the corruptions present in the broad field of sanyasam should be changed and the sanyasam as practiced in Santhigiri should become the correction of the world itself. Swami was speaking at the Satsang held today (Thursday, 29-09-2022) in Guru’s Garden at 8 pm in conjunction with the 38th Sanyasadeeksha Varshikam celebrations of Santhigiri Ashram. Swami started his speech with a question that Guru once asked to those who came to see him. “Who is a ‘sanyasi’?”, Guru asked. As no one gave a response, Guru himself gave the answer; ”Sanyasi is one who remains as a ‘brahmachari’ and continues to serve the organisation till the very end”. This particular word is of extreme importance to Sanyasis and Sanyasinis. ‘Brahmacharyam’ literally means the way of keeping ‘Brahman’ in ‘Charya’ (personality/routine – who we are and what we do). A sanyasi should have truth in his heart, love in his words and humility in his actions. Swami also said that one should be careful while keeping ‘Brahman’ in one’s ‘Charya’.

For the Sanyasi of Santhigiri, spirituality is not something that needs to be sought after. If we are careful with our thoughts, words and deeds, then there will be devotion in our karma. Spirituality will come to us through that devotion. Whatever the action, nature will give us the result of it, whether we want the result or not. Sanyasis should be possessors of exemplary karma. Whatever karmic corruptions that have formed for twenty-five Chaturyugas must be cleansed and removed through the sanyasis and grihasthar of Santhigiri. Swami added that no matter what sorrows and hardships may come in the life of sanyasam, each member of the sanyasa sangha should take care that no sorrow or element of corruption comes to the lineage or movement through our karma, and that sanyasam truly begins only when one is able to understand and keep that level of care and attention.

The fifth day of prayers will begin tomorrow morning with the 6 am prayer and floral offering ritual. Janani Kalpana Jnana Thapaswi will share her experiences with Guru in the meeting at the Spiritual Zone Conference Hall at 10 am. Swami Gurusavidh Jnana Thapaswi will talk about Ashram life and Dr. Swami Bhanuprakash Jnana Thapaswi will talk about ‘Health Care Through Homeopathy’. An interactive session will be held in the afternoon. Palayam Imam V. P. Suhaib Moulavi will deliver the keynote address in the satsang at 8 pm.