Speech of HH Sri Ganapathy Sachchidananda Swamiji – October 29, 2015 – evening – Kochi
Sri Maha Ganapataye Namaha
Sri Saraswatyai Namaha
Sripada Vallabha Narasimha Saraswati
Sri Guru Dattatreyaya Namaha
Pavanasuta Veera Hanuman ki Jai!
Why feel shy to shout the slogans of victory? No shame. Never feel shy to always sing the praises of God and to remember God. Never be bothered about what others may say about you. Only then you will get good blessings. Don’t hesitate to chant Hanuman Mantra and Hari nama/God’s name. Many are hesitant. It is not good.
The five elements observe all that we do at all times. The five elements are witness to all thoughts, words, and actions. Our society and friends may be deceived. But all your actions are known to the five elements. Fire, Air, Water, etc. we cannot be without. Space, and earth also. The planet earth we cannot live without and survive. We are attracted by the earth. Our reactions, responses, what we eat, what we speak, are all known to the five elements. Some are like cats, which close their eyes while drinking milk, and believe that nobody is watching them.
Our directly perceptible gods are the five elements. Without them there is no Creation, no world, and we do not exist also. Atheists have no endorsements for their theories of the non-existence of God. No one will acknowledge their statements. Devotees who believe in the eternal witnesses, the five elements, have many proofs and witnesses. If you acknowledge the existence of the five elements, that itself makes you a true devotee.
The individual souls take forms that are visible. Supreme Soul is invisible. He can take any form also. He is over and above all individual souls. He is the ultimate. There is nothing higher than Paramatma. He is in the living and the non-living. We all exist inside Paramatma.
Whether you say He exists, or not, He is unaffected. He exists regardless. He is not happy that you accept His presence. He is not unhappy that you deny His existence. He is without joy or sorrow. He has no form. He is everywhere. Veda cannot describe Him. Veda will only give a direction and a clue. You have to discover Him.
Jeevatma, the individual soul is seen as having death, a limitation. Paramatma has no death, no limitation. As the five elements, He sees all our activities. Those who conduct themselves in accordance with the five elements, who do not go against them, are true devotees. They never neglect them or abuse them. Those who neglect, deny, or abuse the five elements are the atheists. Can they prove that Air does not exist? Devotees are on the safe side. They have proof and support for their beliefs. The non-believer has no support. He cannot prove his point. He has no witness to endorse his statements. No one to acknowledge. The five elements are the witnesses who cannot ever be denied.
Divyanama keertana when you sing, you must get involved and participate. It is not the exclusive privilege of a few. To sing about God, to discuss also, everyone has a right. Anytime, anywhere, one may sing. Feel free to sing the praises of any deity of your choice. Swamiji has given many bhajans. Do not simply sit and deny the existence of God.
After a long time Swamiji has come here. He is very happy. This program was unscheduled. I thought perhaps next month I may visit. But suddenly Kannan asked me to come. One minister of Tamil Nadu was famous for saying, “Paarkalaam/Let us see”. I said the same thing. May be after sometime. But he wanted a definite answer. Road is not good. Swamiji should come by flight. Kannan asked. I asked him if he has the permission of the trustees of the ashram. He said yes, if Swamiji agrees to come. Like a miracle, this program took place. I wanted to come just for a day. Now you have Swamiji for three days. One day visits make Him tired. One day to travel, one day to rest, and then one day for departure. He is a good businessman. He arranged for a three day visit of Swamiji.
Nice programs are planned here, such as the chanting of the Lalita Sahasranama, Hanuman Chalisa, and Abhishekam. Very good for the state of Kerala. May the state and the region thrive. I offer my prayers.
Jaya Guru Datta
Sri Guru Datta
Compiled by Smt Hira Duvvuri