Sri Ganeshananada Maharaj of Sri Gurudevashrama and Sri Siddaroodha math, Bidar presenting a discourse on the topic ‘Anubhava Saara’ of Sri Nijaguna Shivayogi, jointly organized by the Jagadguru Sri Veerasimhasana Mahasamsthana Math, in association with the Sri Shivarathreeshwara Dharmika Datti, and JSS Mahavidyapeetha, at Suttur, for mathadipatis, matajis, spiritual jignasus and saadkahas. Participants attending the program in another picture.
Suttur, May 31, 2025: “The soul that attains inner knowledge can transform into the Supreme Being,” stated Shri Ganeshananda Maharaj of Shri Gurudevashram and Shri Siddharudha Math, Bidar, during a presentation at a spiritual study camp held at Sri Sutturkshetra. The camp focused on the philosophical work Anubhav Sara by Shri Nijaguna Shivayogi and was jointly organized by Jagadguru Shri Veerasimhasana Mahasansthana Math, Shri Shivaratreeshwara Dharmika Datti, and JSS Mahavidyapeetha.
In his discourse on the second and third sandhis of Anubhav Sara, Shri Ganeshananda Maharaj emphasized that human birth is a blessing granted by the Supreme Being, and that true spiritual bliss (Atmananda) can be attained through the grace of the Guru. He encouraged aspirants to not merely focus on the material world, but to also explore the unseen dimensions of life.
He urged participants to renounce the Arishadvargas (six enemies of the mind: lust, anger, greed, attachment, pride, and jealousy) and to walk the path of Jnana (knowledge). “Knowledge without experience is meaningless. Only a true Sadguru can lead a disciple—immersed in worldly illusions—toward the light of Shiva through devotion,” he remarked.
Explaining the nature of existence, he said that a person ensnared in samsara (worldly bondage) cannot grasp the essence of Vedanta. “God is the source of inspiration for all life. The darkness of ignorance must be eliminated by the Supreme Soul, like the sun dispelling night. True worship of the Supreme Being is possible only through a pure and enlightened inner self,” he added. He concluded by stating that there is no distinction between the soul and the Supreme Soul.
The camp saw the participation of over 118 spiritual seekers, including Mathadhipatis, Matajis, and sadhakas from various districts of Karnataka, as well as from Solapur (Maharashtra) and Hyderabad (Telangana). Mornings were devoted to yoga and meditation sessions, while the evenings featured experience-sharing discussions among participants.