What is the role of a master in the spiritual growth of a disciple? What are the etiquette s of the Guru-Shishya (Master Disciple) relationship? In this video, Anandmurti Gurumaa shares her insights on the Guru-Shishya relationship.
According to the scriptures of India the Guru principle originated ever since creation began. The lineage of Gurus [...]

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 [...]

What is renunciation? Generally if one gives up their family, home, objects etc. they feel they have relinquished a big part of their life. Is this renunciation? Watch this video as Anandmurti Gurumaa tells us the story of Lord Buddha’s life and elucidates what true dispassion really entails!
Renunciation or vairagya is an absolute necessity [...]

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 [...]

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 your real identity? Who really are you? Watch this video and listen to Gurumaa sing this beautiful hymn composed by Adi Shankaracharya as he clearly negates what we are not, and ultimately reveals our divine nature!
Jagadguru Sri Adi Shankaracharya is one of the greatest philosophers of India who emerged at a [...]

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 [...]

What is mantra jaap or chanting and how can it still the mind? In Part nine of the Pune satsang that took place on December 10, 2010, Gurumaa reveals the secret behind this ancient technique.
The word mantra originates from Sanskrit. Its root word man means mind, while tra means tool. Mantra is a [...]

Can language be a deterrent in learning from a master? Can sadhana be done if the guru lives in a distant land? These are some of the doubts which arise in the minds of seekers.
Here we have a seeker from California, who tells Gurumaa that he does not know Hindi and is very far from [...]

What is the relation between Samadhi and breath? What are the symptoms and proof of Samadhi? This is a very personal question and should not be generalized.
Gurumaa says that for a seeker in the elementary stages, it is important for him to control his mind and body. Only then can he think of higher things. [...]

Though we may be doing our Sadhana and chanting mantras religiously. One still needs the guidance from the master to tell if what we are doing is the right thing. Are we moving in the right direction on our chosen path?
In this video you can hear Anandmurti Gurumaa compassionately guiding a seeker, motivating him [...]

In today’s times when there has been a sudden spurt of Gurus and a whole shift towards spirituality, how is one to know if a person is truly enlightened or not? A constant battle keeps taking place in the minds of people whether the person whom they consider their master is truly enlightened or [...]

Should a person meditate alone? Or meditation should be done in a group only or in the presence of the Master? Are there any risks associated with meditating alone? What is the best time in the day to meditate? Discover the answers in this Gurumaa video.
Just as there are many spiritual texts available to help [...]

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 [...]

What is the meaning of swadhyay? The most common meaning is self-study or study of the scriptures or religious texts. In this video, Anandmurti Gurumaa tells us another meaning of the word ‘swadhyay’. That is not self-study but study of the self.
Trying to find out who we are, which is exactly what we sadhaks are [...]

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 [...]

Are non-duality (Advaita) and inactivity or non-fruitful activity (Akarma) the same? Do we have to suffer from the consequences of our actions (karma) in spite of attaining knowledge and wisdom? In answer to this question, Anandmurti Gurumaa shares insights of the Bhagwad Geeta in this video.
Gurumaa says that Non-duality is oneness with God; while on [...]

What makes a few sadhaks (spiritual aspirants) stand apart from the crowd? Why do only a handful of them succeed in being enlightened? This question comes in our mind sometimes. Find out the answers in this Gurumaa video.
One never gets out of this habit of making comparisons. Man is so used to looking at everything [...]

Understanding one’s own self – the real ‘You’, is the most complex issue. Knowledge about all things outside is easy to gain as it is based on the perception of touch or what one see’s. To know about one’s own self one needs to make the inward journey where answers do not come instantly.
This is [...]

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 [...]

Lord Shiva is known to have three eyes. What is the mystery behind the third eye that Lord Shiva has? What is the third eye? Do we also have a third eye? If we have it, then what is the technique to awaken it? Discover the answers in this Gurumaa video.
The enlightened master Anandmurti Gurumaa [...]

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 [...]

Does the cause of death of a person in previous life have any effect on this birth and this life? What is the mystery behind life and death? Why do we call the soul as immortal if it takes birth and dies as well? Discover the answers in this Gurumaa video.
One of the devotees asked [...]

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 [...]

Around the world, there are many different religions. All of them show the path towards ’self-realization’ and the realization of God. In each religion, the basic question arises that – why God created us? And what is the purpose of human life? Find out in this video, the realistic answer to such questions given by [...]

Who is God? What is the world and existence around us? How has it originated? Who are we actually and what is our origin? Why can’t we separate ourselves from the World and from God? How can achieve self-realization? These questions do fascinate us many times. Find out their answers in this Gurumaa video.
Aren’t you [...]

What is death? In this video, the mystic master – Anandmurti Gurumaa stresses upon the point that death is nothing but an illusion. In reality it is just a change of form. She shares her deep insights on the mysterious phenomenon of birth and death.
To understand this phenomenon one needs to completely detach one’s own [...]

What is death? The understanding to this complex issue does not come easily. Anandmurti Gurumaa, a modern day mystic has tried to help seekers gain a more in depth understanding about death, as she continues to explain more elaborately about the cycle of life and death in this video.
Gurumaa points out that the mind of [...]

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, [...]

Our Inner world is indeed the real source of joy and blissfulness. By moving towards our inner self, one comes across the most gratifying and wonderful experiences in life. These experiences are so amusing and sometimes come as a surprise to a person. But, what is the way to enhance these experiences? How can one [...]

As we sharpen our watchfulness and awareness, it becomes easier to watch the body as a whole, and gradually it will become possible to watch the mind and the number of thoughts that come in and out. But what does ‘Awareness’ actually mean and how can it be developed? Discover the answer in this Gurumaa [...]

As human beings, we are always curious to know what our origin is; from where we have come and where we shall be going after our death? From where have all things in existence originated? What is its source? Who and what is God? Discover the answers in this video, where Anandmurti Gurumaa explains Bhagvad [...]

There is a subtle gap of total silence between two words and a space of divinity that exists in all our surroundings. How can one catch that gap and enter that space of divinity called – the “Now”? How can one enhance one’s awareness to that extent? What is the secret behind it? Discover the [...]

A realized master is a great support for the disciples in their quest for the truth. The words of the master that they are always there with the disciples, brings great comfort for the disciples and reassure them in times of difficulty.
But is this dependency correct? Does it hinder spiritual growth or enhances it? See [...]

The process of birth and death are nothing but the interplay of atoms, which are in turn changes in the forms of energy. In Indian culture, death related rituals play an important role.
So, what is the importance of death related rituals? Do these rituals have any effect on liberation of soul from one’s body? These [...]

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 [...]

Many a times, the word ‘tantra‘ is often misunderstood and misinterpreted by some people. Especially, in the western countries, it is considered as just a ’sacred sex’ kind of practice. And there, they conduct classes on the basis of their own wrong perception about ‘tantra’.
But what does ‘tantra’ actually mean? What is the difference between [...]

The decision regarding whether to get married or not is a very important one in a seeker’s life. It should be very carefully taken. Sometimes, a seeker goes for marriage, but later on at some stage of life regrets for the same. And many a times, a person keeps on suppressing his feelings, without knowing, [...]

A true seeker is one, who has a strong urge to seek ‘The Truth’. It is a herculean task to move on the path of spirituality. Only those can move on this path, who have a strong and intense urge to seek the ‘real self’.
Until and unless, one doesn’t develop this intense urge in the [...]

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 [...]

Ramayana is considered to be one of the holiest scriptures in the Hindu religion. It is the journey of Shri Ram (incarnation of Hindu – sustainer god Lord Vishnu), and how he follows the path of righteousness throughout his life, amidst all the difficulties he faces.
In each role he enacts, Lord Rama teaches us how [...]

Does your life feel unfulfilled even though you have everything you dreamed for? You possess every sort of luxury; have the perfect family, home, etc. but still life feels incomplete.
Why does this emptiness exist? That is because the happiness you are searching for is not outside, but exists inside you! Watch this video to know [...]

The mind constantly keeps on thinking either about the past or future. But one needs to be in the present moment at all times – that is the key to blissfulness!
We all wish and try to bring our mind in the present moment. But it is not easy to change this age-old habit of our [...]

Can semi precious stones and gems such as the ruby, emerald, topaz, etc. help in achieving high meditative states? Do they positively affect the chakras (energy centers) present in our body? What is the mystery and secret behind them? Discover the answers in this Gurumaa video.
One of the devotees asked Anandmurti Gurumaa that while meditating, [...]

How can we realize who we really are? How to know who is the soul within our body; what is its origin and what is its true form? Can Yoga help us in exploring this mystery? Find the answers in this Gurumaa video.
These are the eternal questions man has in his mind. Whenever we hear [...]

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 [...]

Enlightened saints and holy scriptures often say that the existence of the world is illusionary. It is dream-like. So the question arises that whose dream is it – Our or God’s? How do we come out of this dream? Discover the answers in this Gurumaa video.
One of the devotees asked Anandmurti Gurumaa that, “Shri Guru [...]

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 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 [...]

When one goes deeper into the meditation, one may feel that there is an in finiteness within. Does that mean that the entire universe is within us? Or are we a part of this universe? Find out the answer in this Gurumaa video.
One of the devotees asked this question to Anandmurti Gurumaa, “that there is [...]

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 [...]

How can we lead a life of joy and make the most of each moment? In this video you are going to learn about the secret of leading a life full of joy and happiness – where there is no pain, no suffering or sorrow. Just pure blissfulness!
The reverend master Anandmurti Gurumaa tells us how [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

What is Kundalini awakening? What is the Kundalini shakti? How to awaken this dormant lying energy and achieve supreme consciousness? In this video Anandmurti Gurumaa gives us an insight into this divine and ancient practice of awakening our consciousness.
Kundalini is the divine shakti, or feminine energy of Shiva and is usually lying dormant at [...]

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 [...]

What should be the approach of a seeker towards an Enlightened Master? How would you approach an enlightened mystic master and what would you ask for?
Most often people ask their spiritual master and Gurus for fulfillment of their mundane desires; such as getting a job, cure from a disease, begetting a child and so forth. [...]