Dr. K. Anantharamu, delivering a talk at the study camp on Sri Nijaguna Shivayogi’s book ‘Anubhavasaara’ at Sri Sutturkshetra, jointly organized by Jagadguru Sri Veerasimhasana Mahasamsthana Math, Sri Shivarathreeshwara Dharmika Datti and JSS Mahavidyapeetha, for mathadipatis, matajis, spiritual aspirants and saadhakas. Participants of the camp are also seen in the picture.
Suttur, June 3, 2025: “The contribution of Sri Nijaguna Shivayogi to Kannada literature is immense and invaluable,” remarked Dr. K. Anantharamu, retired professor, while addressing participants at the ‘Anubhavasaara’ book study camp held at Sri Sutturkshetra. The camp was jointly organized by Jagadguru Sri Veerasimhasana Mahasamsthana Math, Sri Shivarathreeshwara Dharmika Datti, and JSS Mahavidyapeetha, and was attended by mathadhipatis, matajis, spiritual seekers, and sadhakas.
Dr. Anantharamu highlighted that Sri Nijaguna Shivayogi was an accomplished scholar in both Sanskrit and Kannada. His work Anubhavasaara stands out as a significant literary contribution in Nadugannada (Middle Kannada). Followers of the Arooradha Bhakti Pantha continue to immerse themselves in Shivayogi’s writings and spiritual philosophy.
Explaining the metaphysical insights from Anubhavasaara, Dr. Anantharamu stated that the Supreme Soul (Parabrahman), who created the universe, has merged Himself into all living beings. This divine consciousness, trapped within the physical body, becomes the individual soul. Understanding the distinction between the soul (atma) and the non-soul (anatma) is vital for spiritual awakening. The world composed of five elements is the manifestation of Parabrahman, and true spiritual realization lies in comprehending the relationship between the soul and the Supreme Soul.
He elaborated that mind, intellect, will, and ego (the sense of “I”) are layers of the mind. The soul is the embodiment of supreme consciousness, and knowing it removes the need for any other knowledge. Salvation is attained when the ego dissolves and the mind becomes one-pointed. With the guidance of a Sadguru, one can cross the ocean of worldly existence. Dr. Anantharamu presented his insights while explaining the fourth, fifth, and sixth stages of Anubhavasaara.
The camp was attended by over 150 sadhakas, including mathadhipatis, matajis, and spiritual aspirants from various districts of Karnataka, as well as from Solapur (Maharashtra) and Hyderabad (Telangana). Mornings were devoted to yoga and meditation sessions, while in the evening, participants had darshan of the original Sri Math, visited Sri Mahadeshwara Raagi Beesida Kallu, and toured the historic Sri Someshwara and Sri Veerabhadreshwara temples. The day concluded with a screening of the animation film ‘Suttur Guruparampara’.
The event was also graced by Shri Anshul Rajawat, Maharaja of Purulia Panchkol Sansthan in West Bengal, and Sri Ramachandra from Bengaluru.