Speech of HH Sri Ganapathy Sachchidananda Swamiji – Koti Deepotsavam – Bhakti TV – Hyderabad – November 15, 2024
Jaya Guru Datta.
We witnessed the kalyanam of Arunachaleshwara. Lighting even one lamp grants jeevan mukti and jñāna. Such is the power of deepam/light. So far many great people must have spoken of the greatness of shiva, kartika deepam and koti deepotsavam on this stage. The wise words we hear, we must store in the tape recorder God has given us in our head. When we practice them without fail, our life is fulfilled.
Human birth is closest to Moksha. Only humans can gain jñāna. In this Kaliyuga, we are observing this Koti Deepotsavam led by Mr. Chaudary and wife, supported by everyone. God is light. Light is God. Those who are seeing the light, worshiping the light are granted mukti by the deepam. Light dispels darkness at home; it also dispels ignorance.
Jñāna is light. Health, jñāna and the welfare of all beings in this world is promoted by the deepam, say our scriptures. On this Kartika Purnima day, on this Saturday that is dear to Vishnu, we are doing this program, in honor of the oneness of Shiva and Vishnu. Our Chief Minister has great faith in God. When people’s representatives care about people, about jñāna and bhakti, it is good for people. Those who think about and want to alleviate people’s suffering are real representatives. Revanth Reddy is one among those. I am traveling all over the world, but regardless of where I am, I made it a point all these years to attend the Deepotsavam here.
You are all blessed to do this event. Jñāna and health are granted, and darkness dispelled when you light the deepam. You are here with your family and children. May the Lord bless you all. All suffering will be destroyed and prosperity will come to you. May Shiva who is the form of the Panchbhutas bless you.
I pray that Lord Shiva bless bless you, this state, this country, this world.
Jaya Guru Datta
Sri Guru Datta