Merit is the Basis of Sannyasa – Janani Kripa Jnana Thapaswini

Pothencode: Janani Kripa Jnana Thapaswini says that it is the inborn intimacy with Guru that brings everyone closer to the Ashram, and that everyone has come to the Ashram in different ways. Janani Kripa Jnana Thapaswini, the Principal of Santhigiri Vidya Bhavan Senior Secondary School was speaking in the Sathsang on the 4th day of Sannyasa Deeksha Varshikam.

When asked about those accepting Sannyasa, Guru said that it is the entitlement of their lives. The Sannyasis should transform the eight attachments (Ashtaraga) into eight spiritual accomplishments (Ashta Aishwarya). she said. Abhivandhya Shishya Poojitha is the best example who has realized Guru’s karma and dharma. Abhivandya Shishya Poojita’s firm belief is that if my Guru can do it, I can do it when my Guru is with me. A Sannyasi should acquire such qualities as steadfastness that does not waver in any crisis as well as the awareness of the affairs of the Ashram sitting in any corner in the world. Janani added that the energy of the members of the Guru Dharma Prakasa Sabha is only the prayers of the parents.

Janani recalled the first Sannyasi Deeksha. ‘Guru’s instruction was to make and distribute Prasadam on the occasion of Sannyasa Deeksha. It was a time when even food was scarce. As soon as I thought of making prasadam with bread, miraculously the van of the bread company stopped in front. Then Prasadam was distributed as instructed by Guru with a lot of bread that day.’ Janani said that this is proof that Guru will provide everything according to the time and occasion.

P. Murugan of Santhigiri Junction Unit shared his extreme experience of how he got his life back by the grace of Guru. B. Shaji of Lakshipuram Unit recalled how his family was guided to the path of Guru through his father’s heartbreaking experience. Ashram Advisory Committee Patron (Human Resources) K.R.S.Nair gave the welcome address and E. Sajeevan, Senior Convener of Viswa Samskarika Navodhana Kendram gave the vote of thanks.