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 of us have experienced that when we sit down and try to meditate, our mind starts wandering in all the directions; mind starts chattering insistently.

Our sages understood the human mind and its mechanism very well. They knew how it constantly changes its colors and keeps hopping like monkey from one thought to the other.

Sankirtan is a device given to humankind by our sages to quiet our mind. When we repeatedly chant the name of lord or any mantra, it works wonders with our mind. Slowly the mind starts settling down and helps us de-stress our hyper active mind.

It is immaterial which name we chant, what matters is the sincerity and devotion with which we sing his glory.

In this video the name and glory of Shri Krishna, the purnapurushottama is sung by the mystic master Anandmurti Gurumaa. The sweetness of His name is combined with the musical voice of the living master Anandmurti Gurumaa, equally melodious flute and the musical composition is a perfect combination to drive oneself to the state of a trance.

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 list of the richest people of the globe nor those who are young, handsome and heart throbs of women nor those who are famous and powerful heads of the states.

The blessed ones are those who get a real master, a sage – sadguru in his or her life time. The scriptures say that one needs ample amount of good deeds or karmas in one’s account to encounter a sage or sadguru.

Only a master can help us connect to the Almighty. The reason is that only the one who has known Him can show the path to his divine abode. In fact Sadguru is the one who himself or herself has become one with the divine energy, the God as we might call.

This devotional song (bhajan) by Anandmurti Gurumaa – “Aisa koi Sant Mile”, is a prayer of a seeker to meet such a saint who can connect the cord of his heart with the divine. Only a sage or a sadguru can vigorously wake us up from our slumber. Unless we get guidance of a sadguru it is almost impossible to manage our ever oscillating mind and meditate.

Anandmurti Gurumaa, the enlightened mystic master in her mesmerizing voice invites us to the unconditional love of a true master.

Watch this video and get connected to the divine love and you may get a glimpse of the unknowable.

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 might be giving you a pleasure or high for the certain period, when the effect starts diminishing one feels more miserable. All these intoxication is also harmful to human body and mind.

But there is one thing which gives such exhilaration that no alcoholic drink or drug can give us and that is, sankirtan. The chanting of divine name, the name of the almighty is so intoxicating that it not only gives us the high without any negative side-effects. Instead it enhances our physical health, mental well being and also spiritual growth.

In this video the enlightened mystic master Anandmurti Gurumaa is reciting the mahamantra – “Hare Krishna Hare Rama”. The Mahamantra and her melodious divine voice is a perfect cocktail for giving a much required intoxication for stressed out modern man.

Mind you, this combination is entirely safe and does not harm your health. Nevertheless, it will improve the blood circulation; the endocrinal system will start functioning better and will provide you many more health benefits.

So go ahead, indulge in this mahamantra, and get drunk with this sankirtana which the enlightened master Anandmurti Gurumaa is serving in abundance.

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 instead of preaching it as a matter of fact, she is saying it poetically, lyrically and musically.

And perhaps that is the reason that her call to remember God every moment is more piercing. Her melodious voice urges us not to get caught in this illusion or maya, as described in our scriptures as the world or sansara; but rather rise above that and attain the attainable.

She is using the word Ram here but she does not mean the Ram, the son of Dasaratha, husband of Sita and brother of Laxman, Bharat and Shatrughna. The name could be any. It may be Rama, Krishna, Durga, Shiva, Allah or Jesus because they are the different names of only one, the Almighty, the omnipresent one.

She is emphasizing here in this kirtan that everything here, under the sky is temporary. Everything will one day will either get destroyed or demise. One day you will have to leave this planet and you will have to leave all your belongings, relatives, buddies and the loved ones behind or may be the things or the people whom you love or attached may leave you.

But there is one thing which is permanent in this ever changing world and that is the God. He is the one who is living right within you and will never leave you.

She is again and again reminding us that no one in this world is your true companion, so do not indulge in the worldly affairs or relations. She says, surrender to Rama - the all prevalent, the omnipresent one. He is your only savior.

Just remember him day and night and get liberated from all the agonies and pain of this life. By chanting His name you will rise above pain and pleasures and you will be always enjoying the bliss.

Watch this video and chant His name with the enlightened master Anandmurti Gurumaa and get drenched in the nectar.

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 compositions written by him were simple, yet had profound teachings within them.

In Part one of the satsang that took place on December 10th 2010, Anandmurti Gurumaa sings one of the compositions written by Tukaram Maharaj. In this beautiful poem, he says our body is the temple of God, and the atma or soul is the Lord himself.

Tukaram Maharaj illustrates how close God is to us by using simple analogies. He points out that the sugar in sugarcane and butter within milk both remain unseen until they are extracted.

Similarly, the Lord dwells within us and is the essence of our existence. The great saint continues to say that we are foolish to travel great distances, and assume that God is far away, when the great Lord exists inside of us!

Such a great mystery can only be revealed by those who have experienced this highest state of bliss. Therefore as the great poet-saint Tukaram Maharaj says, we should learn to explore our inner world and find the divinity that is present inside our own body!

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 describes the greatness and the true nature of the guru.

In India, it is quite common to address your teachers or priests as a guru. However, there is a big difference between a guru and sadguru.

The sadguru or true guru is an enlightened master who shows the disciple the path to attain liberation. The syllable gu means darkness and ru means light. Therefore a sadguru is someone who removes the darkness of ignorance from our minds, and reveals our true nature to us.

The Shri Guru Gita is a scripture which describe the greatness and meaning of a sadguru. In the Guru Gita, Lord Shiva himself says that the sadguru is no different from him.

A sadguru is the supreme consciousness or bliss that exists within all of us. Therefore a sadguru is not the individual, but it divine power of grace that is flowing through that individual.

The sadguru has realized the true nature of the Self, or atman and also has the power to allow others to experience this state. They help us develop love for God and show us that this God really exists within us.

It is through the compassion and grace of a sadguru that a disciple stops running after happiness in the illusionary world, and realizes that it has always existed within!

We have always needed someone to teach us various activities from the day of our birth, and similarly a sadguru is essential for the inward development of a disciple.

It is extremely difficult to understand the nature of your true Self. If this were not the case we would all be self realized!

It is due to the grace of a sadguru that we are “born again” and now have the divine knowledge to understand the true purpose of our existence. Therefore in this bhajan a countless number of salutations are being offered to such a divine being.

There is no greater gift that anyone can give us, and no one is this world can be comparable to a sadguru! As the bhajan says:

Namo Namo Guru ko namo, Namo hazaro baar

Guru ke paaye jo lage, utare bhava se paar

Guru mata guru he pita, guru he prabhu samana

Guru seva se hoye hai manusha ka kalyaan

Bhakti seva bhava se kar jo guru ko yaad

Janam maran ki kaid se ho jaye azaad

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 He Natha Narayana Vasudeva” is one of the most popular and well-known bhajans in India. It depicts the various names Lord Krishna is addressed by, and repetition of the Lord’s name can free us from all sorts of sins and troubles.

Repeating the Lord’s name with faith and love can take us to unseen heights! Great saints such as Meera Bai attained liberation just by chanting God’s name with love.

Love is the key to everything, and without it everything becomes dry and ineffective. Chanting the Lord’s name with love not only purifies the mind but also creates pure and positive vibrations in the body and surrounding atmosphere.

A true devotee has also completely surrendered and left everything up to their beloved. A devotee’s surrendering is in the inner, not outer world.

They have completely given up the notion of “I”, or the ego and lost themselves. After handing over themselves to the Lord, they attain the Absolute or their beloved!

The process of submission is a mysterious and amazing process. On the spiritual path this is an essential quality that a devotee must possess. It is the ego that separates you from the Lord, and without surrendering it you cannot attain God.

Repeating God’s name with love is one of the simplest and most effective ways to pursue your sadhana (spiritual practices). Therefore as all the great saints say, continue taking the Lord’s name and leave everything in God’s hands. Whatever happens will only be for the best!

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 India.

During his time on earth Krishna enacted roles such as a cow herder, prankster, lover, charioteer for Arjuna during the great battle, skilled statesman and musician. He has also shown glimpses of this real supreme form during various periods of his life. Krishna was also addressed by thousands of names, some of which include Gopala, Keshawa, Nandalal, all of which describe his various attributes.

On a spiritual level, Krishna represents the supreme consciousness that exists in each individual, as well as in every particle of this universe. Krishna is the embodiment of love and divine joy that resides in all of us. The mere repetition of his pure, auspicious name destroys all of human pain and suffering.

In this video Gurumaa is singing a bhajan that includes his countless names. In chanting we are repeating God’s name which purifies our mind and body from all the negativities and impurities that are stored within us. The constant repetition of a positive name or mantra creates pure vibrations, which allows us to connect to our true Self.

The practice of chanting is perhaps one of the easiest and simplest ways a seeker can pursue his/her spiritual practices. Sometimes finding time to meditate or perform other practices may be difficult, but we can always repeat God’s name. Recitation of God’s name can be done either mentally or aloud, and is dependent on the individual’s preference and sentiments.

So if you are ever feeling angry, upset or down, try listening to or singing God’s name. Instead of dwelling in these negativities you will feel up-lifted and calmer upon just hearing these names. As Anandmurti Gurumaa sings in this video, the lord is the satchidananda (divine bliss) and paramananda (ultimate happiness) that is always residing within all of us.

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 but God. Due to maya, or ignorance we have forgotten our true nature and continue to wrongfully identify ourselves with our thoughts and body. Since we identify ourselves with something that is not our true Self we always remain unhappy, and are in constant search of real happiness.

Meditation and the repetition of God’s name help us to cleanse our mind and body from impurities, which ultimately can lead us to realize our Self. The grace of a self-realized master, along with your own spiritual practices will allow you to see who you really are.

This bhajan elucidates the fact that the pure Self, or atman is indestructible, and it has the same radiance and luster of the stars and sun that exist in nature. Therefore instead of wandering outside, roam in the inner world that lies within you.

Jise shastra kaate, na agni jalaye

Galaye na paani, mritu na mitaye

Wahi atma sachidananda me hu, wahi atma sachidananda me hu

Shivoham Shivoham Shiva kevalo hum

Maran sheel kaaya, amar to me hu

Shivoham Shivoham Shiva kevalo hum

Wahi atma sachidananda me hu, wahi atma sachidananda me hu

He taro sitaro me parkash mera, he chanda aur suraj me abhaas mere

Mere geet gaaye gita aur kuran

Shivoham Shivoham Shiva kevalo hum

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 the almighty and says – Dear lord! I have come to your door to worship you and to get your blessings. My love towards you is pure and pious. I love you unconditionally.

To rejoice these feelings of a devotee, sing aloud with Anandmurti Gurumaa! A devotee says to the almighty, I don’t wish fulfillment of my worldly desires from you. Neither joys nor sorrows I wish from you. You give me whatever you think deems fit for me.

Each and everything belongs to you, so I thank you for everything you have given me. I offer you all what is already yours. It’s only the salutation, which I can offer you. Being compassionate and bounteous please bless me, so that I can dive deeper and deeper to know my real self.