Can one know God and get a glimpse of who he is by the forms, beings and creatures that we see around, or is God an experience that is known in a state beyond mind? Anandmurti Gurumaa reveals the answers to this important question in this video.
There is confusion in our mind between the love [...]

Who is a Guru?
If you too are seeking an answer to this most frequently asked question and also the one which is very complex, then watch this Video to gain a more clear understanding. In this video Anandmurti Gurumaa, an enlightened modern day saint, a Guru herself explains to a seeker who is a real [...]

The Bhakti movement was a great spiritual revolution that took place in India during the 12thand 13 centuries. Many great saints such as Namdev Maharaj, Kabir, Meera bai, Tulsidas, and Jnaneshwar Maharaj are considered to be part of this movement.
Their beautiful poetic writings expressed their immense love for God and the practice of naam-sankirtan, or [...]

The name Vitthala is a source of intoxication for the great saints of Maharashtra. He is the form of Vishnu, or Krishna. In this sankirtan video, experience the joy and blissfulness of chanting in deep devotion with the Revered master – Anandmurti Gurumaa.
Pandharpur, a holy city in the state of Maharashtra is the abode of [...]

Sometimes in our imagination we come across the visual images of the deities and Gods that we believe in. What is the truth behind it? Is that meeting for real?
In a similar question in this video, a devotee asks Anandmurti Gurumaa whether he is in real bhakti and devotion towards God or his mind is [...]

The Mahishasuramardini stotra is a beautiful hymn that depicts the glory and greatness of the Supreme and Divine Mother. This stotra, composed in the Sanskrit language by Adi Sankaracharya is a condensed form of the great Hindu scripture Chandi Saptashati, which is also known as Devi Mahatmayam.
The great Adi Sankaracharya brought together all [...]

The festival Holi celebrates the emergence of spring in India. The entire day is full of lively colors, dancing, singing and enjoyment. As nature is blossoming and starts anew, it gives an indication to put all past deeds behind and turn to the forthcoming year with new hope, joy and aspirations.
On this day [...]

The festival of colors, more commonly known as Holi is a major festival that is celebrated every year in India. In fact when you think of Holi, you immediately associate this festival with Lord Krishna! During this time devotees chant and dance, and play Holi in remembrance to him.
Generally Lord Krishna is always remembered [...]

Lord Shiva is one of the most revered and worshiped gods in Hinduism. Followers of Shiva, who are known as Shaivites honor him as the Supreme Being. In fact the lineage of all self-realized masters originates from Shiva, the primordial guru.
Lord Shiva is personified as the destroyer or transformer in the Hindu trinity [...]

Aum is the primordial sound from which this entire world was created, and is considered to be the greatest mantra amongst all in Hinduism. Other names for Aum include pranava (humming sound) or udgita (elevating chant) meditation.
According to the sages of India this entire universe is vibrating with the universal cosmic sound Aum. Watch [...]

What is the purpose of mantra jaap and how should naam sumiran (remembrance) be practiced? Watch part two of these videos as Gurumaa elucidates the mysteries of this ancient science!
Mantra is sound, and according to the Vedas this entire universe has been created from sound, or the cosmic sound Aum. The great seers of [...]

One of the greatest techniques to still and focus the mind is mantra jaap, a method that the sages of India have used for ages. Since the nature of the mind is to think and be engrossed in thoughts, the ancient rishis of India devised a method that uses one thought: the mantra.
A mantra [...]

Lord Rama is one of the most beloved gods in Hinduism and is considered to be the seventh incarnation of Lord Vishnu. The great epic Ramayana reveals the journey and glory of the Lord, as he had come into the world to destroy evil forces, and restore peace and morality in the world.
Rama was [...]

The sages of India have constantly reiterated that this body is not our “true” Self. In order to experience our true nature we must take a journey into the inner world that exists within.
How can we see our own divine pure Self? Can it be perceived with our eyes? As Gurumaa says we [...]

On the path of devotion it is wise to be mad. One has to be madly in love with the Almighty or Guru to walk on this path.
In this sufi bhajan, the mystic master Anandmurti Gurumaa in the simple yet catchy lyric depicts the state of a devotee who may seem crazy by worldly standards, [...]

Do you think one needs to do puja, worship or pray to God? Listen to Gurumaa giving her opinion about this. Unless you want to do something from your heart, you will never be able to do it successfully.
You should not feel that because the Guru or the mother is telling you, you are doing [...]

Maala To Kar Mein Phire, Jeebh Phire Mukh Mahin
Manua To Chahun Dish Phire, Yeh To Simran Nahin.
In this video you will hear Anandmurti Gurumaa explaining to a seeker the real essence of ‘Naam Simran’ as Kabir meant it.
The Holi Scripture of ‘GuruGranth Sahib’ lays a lot of stress on ‘Naam Simran’. It is often [...]

At times, when we constantly think about any particular thing to the extent that it starts to constantly play on the mind, it then pushes other thoughts behind. A seeker who constantly thinks of his\her deity, sometimes then starts imagining them around. Because the mind is so full of thoughts of the deity that it [...]

A teasing, tantalizing yet thought-provoking bhajan is what Anandmurti Gurumaa presents here. On the spiritual quest is there anything to be gained or lost? What is true freedom? You will not know unless you seek. So, be a seeker and explore!
Why should a person go to a sadguru or a master? This is a frequently [...]

Everyone preaches that one must have faith in God. We are told umpteen numbers of times that God is our only salvage. We should meditate and contemplate solely about God.
But the million dollar question is that how can we meditate with this body, mind and intellect? Is it possible for us to surrender totally to [...]

How one can explain the unexplainable? How can one express the inexpressible? In this video, Anandmurti Gurumaa tries to give a glimpse of the inexpressible through this Sufi love song of Jalaluddin Rumi.
Mahavir called it Aatma; the soul, Buddha called it shoonya; nothingness, Mansoor called it un-l-haq, Vedas called it Aum; anaadi anant; the one [...]

Mantra jaap is considered to be an essential aspect of spiritual practices. It involves recitation of a divine name or spiritual text with full faith and devotion. If this practice is done properly it can take a seeker to unseen heights.
One such powerful mantra dedicated to Lord Shiva is found in both the Rig and [...]

Since the day we are born we have been conditioned about God. If one is born in Hindu family he or she is conditioned that Ram, Krishna, Shiva, Durga, etc is God. Or if one is born in Muslim family then Allah is the only God. For Christians Jesus Christ is the God.
And perhaps that [...]

Govind, Gopal, Murli Manohar, Shyam, Rasbihari, Madan Mohan, or Radha Madhav…Krishna is perhaps the only deity who is addressed with so many different names. It is immaterial by which name you call Him, in which language you call Him; the eternal truth is that he listens and responds. The only condition is the devotee’s call [...]

Scenes from the enchanted life of Lord Krishna float before our eyes in this lilting bhajan. Sheer devotion fills our heart as it prostrates before the Lord’s Lotus Feet again and again, clinging to them as the only refuge in a transitory world. The mood is celebratory, yet sober as Anandmurti Gurumaa evokes a sense [...]

The melody of the flute and the mesmerizing voice of Anandmurti Gurumaa transports us to another world where these words of Guru Nanak touch us deeply. Nanakji tells us to pray to Govind, Lord Krishna and see the clarity and light shining in our heart. Rejoice in this symphony of joy, hope and inner peace.
Most [...]

Why was I born? Who is my creator? What is the purpose of this life? The scriptures of India emphasize that these are questions that one must contemplate on in order to be addressed as a “true” human. If one only identifies themselves with the flesh they cannot be called a “true” human being. [...]

We meet lots of people in our life time but all of them pull us more and more into this world. But only a sage can uproot our mind from the worldly affairs and initiate us to the spiritual path.
And the most fortunate ones are not those whose names appear in the list of Forbe’s [...]

There are various types of material available which can intoxicate a person. All kinds of liquors, wine, beer or drugs like cocaine, hashish, marijuana, ecstasy and many other such drugs give you high or temporary elation.
But all those who have tried and tasted these intoxicating drinks or drugs know it very well that, though they [...]

All the sages, all the masters, ancient scriptures and all the religions have been telling us for ages that God is the only salvage. The Almighty is your only relative, friend and the loved one. Everything else is an illusion.
The modern day mystic Anandmurti Gurumaa is reminding us the same truth again and again. But [...]

The contemporary enlightened master Anandmurti Gurumaa unfolds the wisdom hidden in the beautiful song of Shri Krishna. In this video, while explaining the shloka from the 10th chapter of Shrimad Bhagvad Gita, Gurumaa makes it very clear that one may be a great scientist, poet, writer or a philosopher, and yet one would remain as [...]

Tukaram Maharaj was a great poet-saint born in Maharashtra during the Bhakti movement of India. He was a great devotee of Lord Vitthala, a form of Krishna who is predominantly worshiped in the states of Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Goa.
Tukaram Maharaj compiled many devotional poems, which are known as abhangs in Marathi. The [...]

What is the role of an enlightened master (Guru) in the self realization of a disciple? Does the Guru open the doors of Nirvana and Moksha for the disciples? How much is the responsibility of the Guru for the self realization of the disciples? Discover the answers in this Gurumaa video.
A devotee asked Anandmurti Gurumaa [...]

Are miseries an inevitable part of human life? At times, life seems to be full of sufferings and endless anguish. In Bhagvad Gita, Shri Krishna gives practical and precise formulas to come out of all the human miseries.
In his dialogue with his beloved friend and disciple Arjuna, Shri Krishna shares the knowledge to overcome the [...]

Rudraksha’s are pure and pious beads associated with Lord shiva. Wearing them is considered to have great spiritual benefits. But should women wear rudraksha beads during their menstruation days? Or should they avoid wearing it during those days? Find out the answers in this Gurumaa video.
This question was put up to the realized mystic Anandmurti [...]

The blessings of an Enlightened Master can work wonders for the spiritual progress of the disciple. But are those blessings enough to achieve enlightenment? What else does a seeker need to progress spiritually? How can you make the Master’s blessings work for you? Discover the answers in this Gurumaa video.
No doubt, every now and then, [...]

‘Om’ is not a word, which is created. It is a sound which is happening at every place and even inside us. ‘Om’ is the basic root from which all the ‘mantras‘ have come from.
The seekers who do pranav chanting come across the most gratifying and amazing experiences. See in this video, how one of [...]

Devotion indeed makes a person more humble, egoless and soft-hearted. But without knowledge; devotion seem to be a blind following. Then, what is more important for a seeker – knowledge or devotion? What should be the right approach? Discover the answer to these questions in this Gurumaa video.
One of the devotees asked Anandmurti Gurumaa, “In [...]

What is the relationship between a master and a disciple? Is it correct to get attracted to other saints and follow their teachings too? What does it signify and how does it affect one’s spiritual growth? Find the answers in this Gurumaa video.
One of the devotees asked Anandmurti Gurumaa that can one have a Master [...]

Should we worship a living enlightened master? Or we should worship the idols? What is the necessity of a Guru in the path of self-realization? How can one accelerate one’s spiritual progress? Find the answers of these questions in this Gurumaa video.
The Master is like a gate, a gate to see our inner space. There [...]

We all are taught to do the spiritual practices persistently throughout our life. Can’t we just keep believing that whatever the God does is right and not do any pooja (worshiping God)? Is it necessary for us to do the daily pooja and be regular in our spiritual practices? Find out the words of wisdom [...]

Sometimes, we become so emotional while talking about God or ’satsang’ (spiritual discourses), that we cannot stop ourselves crying. When this happens, we begin to wonder as to why does this happen to us? Why aren’t we able to control the emotions of our heart? Discover in this video, what the enlightened master – Anandmurti [...]

Meditation is moving in to the inner zone of emptiness. Meditation (dhyana) is not about doing anything, but it is a state of doing nothing. It is related to experiencing and enjoying the emptiness, the space.
Various techniques of meditation take a person towards experiencing the ‘God‘. God (brahma) is formless. So, can one see the [...]

What does it mean to be in communion with an Enlightened Master? What does it require on the part of the disciple to make this communion happen? What is the role of an Enlightened Master (Guru) in the self-realization of a disciple? Discover the answers in this Gurumaa video.
In her talks with disciples, the enlightened [...]

Do you feel that your spiritual progress is lagging behind, even though you are practicing many meditation techniques and devoting time for meditation regularly? What is the missing factor that could give you a push forward? Find out the key to swift progress in meditation from the enlightened mystic master – Anandmurti Gurumaa.
One of the [...]

Nowadays the word “guru” has become a popular saying amongst people, and there is no shortage of guru’s in our world. You will find this term used casually to describe someone’s expertise, for example a computer guru.
So, is this really the definition of a guru? Who is a guru? In this bhajan, Anandmurti Gurumaa beautifully [...]

What is the easiest and most practical way of achieving enlightenment? What is the way to achieving freedom from all bondages, misery, cravings and suffering? In this Gurumaa video, find out the answers to these questions.
There is nothing greater than love. This was the central message that was relayed during the Bhakti movement started by [...]

What is the importance of chanting the lord’s name and reciting it? What is the blissfulness found in it? Find out how you can achieve the same, in this Gurumaa video which is part 6 of the Janmashtami discourse series.
Shri Krishna Govinda Hare Murare, He Natha Narayana Vasudeva
Shri Krishna Sharanam Mama
“Shri Krishna Govinda Hare Murare [...]

What are energy centers or chakras in our body? Where are they located and how can we master them? What is the role that they play in our spiritual growth and evolution? Lord Krishna has spoken about this in detail in Bhagvad Gita. Discover the answers in this Gurumaa video which is part 5 of [...]

One of the devotees asked Anandmurti Gurumaa that “I am a regular Yoga practitioner. I regularly practice yogasana, pranayam and meditation. I wish to complete one “Purush Charan” of my six lettered mantra. That means 6,00,000 (6 lakh) japa or chanting of my six letter mantra.
I need your permission, blessing and guidance. How should I [...]

What is God? How is his omni-presence manifested? How can one realize God’s presence? Discover the answers in this video, where Anandmurti Gurumaa explains Bhagvad Gita Chapter 7 as a part of the Bhagvad Gita video discourse series.
We all have heard or read umpteen numbers of times that God is omnipresent. He is present everywhere, [...]

How to be a true Yogi and master of one’s life? How does one achieve the ultimate goal of human life? How can one attain the un-attainable? How can one know the Almighty? Discover the answers in this video, where Anandmurti Gurumaa explains Bhagvad Gita Chapter 6 as a part of the Bhagvad Gita video [...]

What is law of karma or law of action? How is a person bound by his karma? How to gain freedom from the effects of all karma and live life blissfully? Discover the answers in this video, where Anandmurti Gurumaa explains Bhagvad Gita Chapter 5 as a part of the Bhagvad Gita video discourse series.
Shrimad [...]

What is “Krishna consciousness”? How to awaken it within us? How to be one with the supreme consciousness or God? Discover the answers in this video, where Anandmurti Gurumaa explains Bhagvad Gita Chapter 4 as a part of the Bhagvad Gita video discourse series.
Yada yada hi dharmasya glanirbhavati bharata
Abhusthanam dharmasya tadatmanam srujamyaham
Paritranay sadhunam vinashaya cha [...]

One of the listeners asked Anandmurti Gurumaa,”I am a working man. How can I feel the God everyday, but it should not be my imagination? Please give me the steps through which I can feel his power, can understand him, what he wants to say and much more?”. Watch this video and discover what the [...]

What is the science of Mantra? What are the effects of mantra chanting? In this video, Anandmurti Gurumaa talks about the importance of mantra japa (chanting) and what effect it has on your emotions and thoughts. She also points out with what feelings and intentions you should be doing the mantra to achieve maximum benefits.
Furthermore, [...]

One of the seekers asked Anandmurti Gurumaa, “While praying to God, I want to pray to goddess ‘Durga’, but my mind gets diverted towards another God or Goddess, and if I start praying to another, the same thing happens again. What should I do?” Watch this video to know what the spiritual master Gurumaa has [...]

One of the devotees asked ‘The Enlightened Master’ – Anandmurti Gurumaa, which is the biggest pilgrimage that a person can visit? Listen to the words of wisdom and see how the master responded to the question in this video.
Gurumaa elucidated that the biggest pilgrimage (Teerath) is to move towards your own centre. Exploration of your [...]

One of the devotees asked Anandmurti Gurumaa, “Lord Krishna said, that everything is done by the nature and an ‘Egoistic’ person (Ahankari) thinks himself as the doer. So if all is done by nature, then what is the use of ‘intellect’? Listen to the words of wisdom by Gurumaa in the following video given in [...]

Can one chant the lord’s name (mantra) before bathing? Can one know God and attain enlightenment in one’s life itself? What is the importance of Guru (spiritual master) in one’s life? Discover the answers in this Gurumaa video.
One of the devotees asks Anandmurti Gurumaa, “I have visited many satsangs (spiritual discourses). Some Gurus say that [...]

Should we avoid keeping scriptures like “Mahabharata” at home and avoid reading them? Or should we go ahead and read them for spiritual growth? What should be our approach towards them? Find out the answers in this Gurumaa video.
One of the students asked Anandmurti Gurumaa – “It is considered that ancient spiritual books like ‘Mahabharata’ [...]

Shrimad Bhagvad Gita is perhaps one of the most revered books and also a best seller if we describe it in the modern jargon. You may be having a copy of it in your house and you may have also read it or you may have memorized all the shlokas by heart.
Or even if you [...]

One of the devotees asked Anandmurti Gurumaa that doing “mantra japa” (chanting) seems like boredom and a sleepy task. Why is it so? And what should be done to avoid tiredness and boredom during ‘Mantra japa’? Discover the answer in this Gurumaa video.
Gurumaa says that a person feels sleepy at the time of doing ‘Mantra [...]

What is moksha and what is its purpose? Any average person might find this term intimidating and regard it as something that is unreachable, or unapproachable. In this Janmashtami part four video, Anandmurti Gurumaa refutes this argument by showing us the simplest path for attaining moksha – “Karma Yoga”.
The term moksha is defined as the [...]

Srimad Bhagvad Gita is one of the most revered and well known religious texts that originated in India. It is a dialogue that occurs between Lord Krishna and Arjuna in the great epic, Mahabharata. Many great leaders from around the world have been inspired by its teachings.
The Gita is considered to be a summary [...]

One of Lord Krishna’s greatest gifts to this world was the Bhagavad Gita, which is a dialogue between the Lord and his closest friend and devotee, Arjuna. In this eloquent dialogue between the master and disciple, one of the messages Lord Krishna imparts is how one can live an ordinary life and still be [...]

In part one of the Janmastami videos Anandmurti Gurumaa illustrates the importance of chanting. The bhajan that is being sung is about Lord Krishna, who is one of the most revered Gods in the Hindu religion. He is often depicted as a young boy playing a flute in various pictures and statues throughout [...]

Do you ever wonder who you really are? Are you this mere body, mind or intellect, or is there something beyond this that we are unable to perceive? In this beautiful composition, Anandmurti Gurumaa reveals our true nature to us.
We all are the pure, blissful consciousness that is pervading this universe. This consciousness is nothing [...]

What are the heights of devotion and surrender towards the almighty God? How to achieve them? Have a glimpse in this Gurumaa video.
Listen to this psalm and fill your heart with eternal bliss, happiness and joy. In these verses-
“Main Dwaare Tere Aayee, aa ke jholi failai,
Tu de de data jo chahe…………..”
A devotee surrenders himself to [...]

How would a devotee sing the praises of the lord? How would he thank the almighty for all the gifts, happiness and joy in life? Have a glimpse in this Gurumaa video.
In this hymn, Anandmurti Gurumaa sings joyously the feelings of a devotee towards the Lord. Sing aloud with the Master to have an exhilarating [...]

True love comes from within and we cannot get the `Divine Love’ from anywhere outside, then what is love actually? What is its source? This is what the Enlightened Mystic Master – Anandmurti Gurumaa speaks about in this video.
Love is God. And the true existence that exists within everyone is God. But to understand and [...]

How to learn the art to dive within and being one with our true self? How to deepen our love and devotion towards God? How to be free from the constant chattering of our mind? Discover the answers in this Gurumaa video.
In this video Anandmurti Gurumaa tells us how to go within our self and [...]

What is the purpose and benefit of pilgrimage? How to find and visit the real pilgrimage? How to get connected with God? Find the answers in this Gurumaa video.
Anandmurti Gurumaa explains where the real holy places exist. She says that everything exists within you, and the whole purpose of visiting the outer holy places is [...]

What is the purpose of visiting temples? If God dwells within us, what is the need of worshiping idols and statues? Can temples serve as catalysts for achieving higher planes of consciousness? Find the answers in this Gurumaa video.
A devotee asked Anandmurti Gurumaa the following question – Why people go to visit the temples if [...]

How can we develop a strong connection and be in constant touch with God? Is it that we have to visit all temples and holy places to know God? Or is there some other way for self-realization? Discover the answers in this Gurumaa video.
Meera has been a great realized saint woman in India. She was [...]

How can we love God unconditionally? What are the methods for unconditional seva, simran and prayer? In this video Anandmurti Gurumaa explains the answer to this question lies within your own heart.
She says if you dive deep within your own heart you will find it is filled in the bliss of this purest form [...]

Krishna, the most lovingly worshipped Hindu deity, is considered to be the poorna avatar (complete incarnation) of Lord Vishnu and he was totally attuned to his divine entity right from his birth. It is believed that he incarnated in Mathura but was brought up in Gokul by Nand ji as father and Yashoda ji as [...]

Do you know, what’s the best way of leading a stress-free life? Simply be a true devotee. A true devotee is one who has completely surrendered himself at the lotus feet of his Master, his God. And this exceptional and unconditional commitment empowers him with such a prowess that he becomes absolutely indifferent to the [...]

Chanting the name of your Lord cleanses and purifies your mind, body, heart and soul. This bhajan not only explains the stage of quietude that a Yogi, a mystic celebrates every now and then, but also enables a listener to dive into the name of that Almighty God.
In Hindi language the term ‘Har’ signifies two [...]

A sudden arrival of the Emperor in one’s hut could be a reason of astonishment, but the advent of the ‘Emperor of the emperors (Sadguru)’ in one’s heart & mind fills that fortunate person with contentment & bliss and then he blossoms and spreads his fragrance wherever he goes. Such a satiated soul then gives [...]

Chanting is blissful, chanting is rejuvenating, it cleanses and purifies your heart and mind from all the vices and turmoil. Chanting the beautiful name of your most beautiful Lord from the bottom of your heart fills your mind with quietude and tranquility and takes you to the stage of thoughtlessness. It makes your body energetic, [...]

A soul stirring spiritual song (shabad) by Gurumaa on the greatness, blessings and grace of the Guru (Master) in the life of the disciple.
This Punjabi simran shabad (devotional song) has been sung by Gurumaa in the praise of Satnaam Waheguru. It points towards the invisible but powerful role that God and Guru play in the [...]

What is Deeksha or Initiation that is given by a Master to a disciple? What is its need and how does it help in the spiritual evolution and growth of the seeker? Find out the answers in this video of Anandmurti Gurumaa.
On being asked by a student in a youth meditation workshop regarding the need [...]

Om namah shivay, om namah shivay, om namah shivay… the chant is like a river of bliss. Once you take a dip, you’ll keep flowing with it. The video above contains this miraculous chant by Anandmurti Gurumaa, in her miraculous voice… and it truly casts a spell on the listener.
Om Namah Shivaya – Meaning of [...]