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Suttur, August 18, 2025: “Life should be led on the path of achievement with hope and positivity,” said Sri H.B. Devanna, delivering a sermon on the 26th day of the Shravan month at Suttur Srikshetra on August 18.

He emphasized that life must be lived with a sense of purpose and desire to achieve. “There should be hope in life; one must strive — that is what life is. Difficulties are natural, but we should never be discouraged by them,” he said.

If there is hope in what one does, success is possible. To achieve it, one must nurture love and devotion, avoiding hatred. This quality is evident in the lives of the supreme devotees and sharanas, who filled their hearts with compassion. “Think deeply about what you can do with your life, and the path will become clearer,” he added.

Sri Devanna noted that life’s challenges are essential — they teach valuable lessons, show us what victory looks like, and prepare us to guide others.
“Success in life is like a mirage in a desert, but it is achievable. Everyone has unique talents and abilities, and if nurtured with the right opportunities, success is certain.”

He also underlined the importance of good parenting and education. “If parents lead by example, their children will naturally follow the path of ideals. Parents must ensure their children are in good company and are provided quality education. Education should be the light that leads them to a life of achievement.”

To illustrate his message, he recounted the story of Pagaltoneyanda, a devout follower of Lord Shiva. Despite a severe famine that forced many to leave his village, he remained behind, continuing his service of offering flowers and performing Jalabhisheka with pure cold water. His unwavering devotion earned him a place among the Shivaganas in Kailash.

The event began with a mass prayer.
Dr. H.S. Meghana, Dr. C. Abhilash, Mrs. Gouramma, Mr. M. Mahadevaswamy, and devotees from the Kumbara Samaj rendered service during the program, which saw participation from a large number of devotees and spiritual seekers.

Suttur, August 14, 2025: “Nothing in life is permanent, everything is impermanent,” said Sri H.B. Devanna while delivering a discourse on the 22nd day of the Shravan month at Suttur Srikshetra on August 14.

In his spiritually enlightening talk, Sri Devanna emphasized that everything in the world is in a constant state of change. Drawing inspiration from the teachings of the Buddha, he said that after attaining enlightenment, the Buddha realized the impermanent nature of all things — everything is created, undergoes change, and ultimately perishes.

“If we understand the concept of impermanence,” he said, “we will be able to face both the difficulties and pleasures of life with equanimity.”

Sri Devanna noted that the human body is unstable and temporary — “like a lamp placed in the air.” He pointed out that while the body is impermanent, the soul within is immortal. All living beings in creation may perish, but the soul inside them continues to exist. “There is no difference between the indi

Suttur, August 16, 2025: “Sense control is necessary for peace of mind, concentration, and spiritual progress,” said Sri H.B. Devanna while delivering a discourse on the 24th day of the Shravan month at Suttur Srikshetra on August 16.

Explaining the importance of sense withdrawal, he noted that while objects of the world—beautiful forms, melodious sounds, pleasant touches, sweet tastes, and fragrant smells—attract the human mind, one must not fall prey to these attractions. “This does not mean one should not see, hear, or enjoy the world’s beauty. We should listen to melodious songs, admire creation’s beauty, and enjoy the fruits and flowers of nature. But we should not get carried away or become deluded by them. Wise control of the senses is essential; otherwise, one easily falls into their trap. He who masters his senses becomes like Indra,” he explained.

Sri Devanna emphasized that Shiva’s love requires both inner and outer effort. Spirituality, he said, not only removes worries but also

Suttur, August 13, 2025: “Let ego fade away and let Shiva’s spirit remain,” said Sri H.B. Devanna on the 21st day of the Shravan month at Suttur Srikshetra.

Addressing devotees, he emphasized the importance of humility and truthfulness. “One should abandon ego and act with humility and wisdom. Man constantly believes happiness lies in money, wealth, jobs, houses, power, political position, or fame. In reality, true happiness is not found in external possessions, but in one’s way of life and an open mind. One should not wish harm to others, nor be swayed by praise or criticism. Devotion should be practiced without ego,” he said.

Sri Devanna cautioned that when the mind is filled with the thought of ‘I am doing it’, it becomes haunted by ego. If the ego is uprooted and the mind is surrendered to divinity, God grants blessings, as expressed in the words of Basavanna.

He illustrated this with the life of Mereminda Dev, a great sage and devotee of Lord Shiva from Chengannur. Born in a