Notes 5-sep

 **Namachivayam – September 05, 2025**


The MMP satsang at Sri Anil Kumar’s residence began in a serene and devotional atmosphere with Guruvandane, Nirvana Shatkam, Panchakshari, and silent meditation. With the arrival of the Enlightened Master, the gathering became more divine. Masterji shared profound insights on the three gunas—Rajas, Satva, and Tamas—and their role in human life and spiritual advancement.


He explained that **Rajo guna** makes a person active, energetic, and at times hyperactive, often resulting in workaholism. **Satva guna** drives one towards knowledge, learning, clarity, and focus. However, an excess of Satva can lead to pride and ego (“Aham”), where one flaunts acquired knowledge, obstructing spiritual growth. On the other hand, **Thamo guna**, generally seen as inactivity, has deep spiritual significance. It is the state of calmness, rest, and silence (“Summane Iruvudhu”), where body and mind are rejuvenated, much like deep sleep.


Masterji emphasized that rest is as important as action and thought. When one withdraws from activity and mental processes, the body regains strength to act again. This dormant state prepares one for spirituality, paving the way to self-realisation. Unlike Rajas and Satva, which keep the mind engaged, Thamas leads toward **Nirguna**—a state without attributes—where bliss (Ananda) is experienced. He explained that God remains in this Nirguna state, impartial and beyond characteristics, and therefore one should not ask God for material gains but instead aspire for that zero or nothingness state, along with universal well-being—“Sarvojana Sukhino Bhavanthu.”


Masterji described life’s progression: in childhood and youth, one functions with Satva, learning and gaining knowledge; in professional life, Rajas dominates with action and work; and in later years, Thamas emerges as rest and detachment. True happiness arises only when these gunas are in balance. If Rajas dominates excessively, even after death, the soul continues to pursue its unfulfilled work.


He concluded that Lord Shiva embodies Thamas, the state of silence and stillness. Performing karma dutifully and later aspiring for the Nirguna condition—“guna illadhe manasu”—is the path to liberation from the cycle of birth and death. This ultimate return to Shivam is the goal of human life.


The satsang ended with Shanthivachana and a satvik meal offered by Sri Anil Kumar and family.


**Gurubhyo Namaha**

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