Message 13-July

 Mouna Mantapa – A Place to Experience Rest in Peace While Living

Every human being is searching for peace. The ways may differ, but the destination is the same.

Some seek peace through wealth, some through relationships, some through entertainment, and many through spiritual journeys. It is not surprising that people travel thousands of kilometres to the Himalayas, sacred temples, monasteries, or remote forests. Why do they leave the comfort of their homes and undertake difficult journeys?

The answer is simple. They are not searching for the mountains; they are searching for peace.

If peace could be purchased with money, the richest people would be the most peaceful. If peace came through achievements, every successful person would be completely satisfied. Yet we find that even those who possess everything still continue to search for something more.

That "something more" is inner peace.

The body itself teaches us an important spiritual lesson. No matter how delicious the food we eat, how luxurious the house we live in, or how expensive the bed we own, the body eventually demands rest. Sleep is unavoidable. There is no substitute for it.

Likewise, the mind also needs rest. Unfortunately, the mind does not sleep as easily as the body. Even while the body is lying on a comfortable bed, the mind continues to think, imagine, remember, worry, and plan. The body may be resting, but the mind is still working.

This is the real reason why people prefer silent places. External silence gradually influences internal silence. When the surrounding disturbances reduce, the mind naturally becomes quieter.

However, silence alone is not enough. A quiet place can reduce disturbances, but it cannot completely dissolve the activities of the mind. Something more is required.

That is where Chivam energy becomes significant.

Mouna Mantapa is not merely a peaceful building. It is a spiritual field consciously created to help the human mind experience its natural state of rest through the presence of Chivam energy.

When a seeker remains in silence without unnecessary activity, the body begins to relax. As the body relaxes, the mind slowly loses its momentum. As thoughts reduce, Chivam energy works more deeply within the seeker, leading to an experience of peace that is not dependent on external circumstances.

This is the real meaning of spiritual rest.

There is an interesting expression that everyone knows—RIP: Rest in Peace.

The world uses these words after a person's physical death. But why should peace be experienced only after death? Why should we wait until the end of life to know what peace truly is?

Spirituality teaches us something far greater.

Learn to Rest in Peace while you are still alive.

When the body is at rest and the mind becomes silent, you begin to experience the same peaceful state that every soul ultimately seeks. The difference is that you experience it consciously, while living.

This is the purpose of Mouna Mantapa.

It is a place where you need not escape from life but simply pause from its constant noise. You need not travel to distant mountains because the atmosphere itself has been prepared to support your inward journey.

The greatest pilgrimage is not the distance you travel with your feet but the distance your mind travels—from restlessness to silence, from thoughts to thoughtlessness, from agitation to peace.

When the mind rests completely, it discovers its original nature.

That original nature is Chivam.

Mouna Mantapa exists to help every sincere seeker experience this truth—not as a philosophy to be believed, but as a living experience.This version presents Mouna Mantapa not just as a peaceful place, but as a destination where one can consciously experience "Rest in Peace" while living, making the analogy both philosophical and spiritually meaningful.

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Chivam Energy and the Peaceful Dissolution of the "I"

Every human being desires a peaceful life, and almost everyone wishes for a peaceful death. The fear of death does not arise from death itself; it arises from the restless mind. It is the mind that imagines loss, separation, pain, and uncertainty. A mind filled with fear, anxiety, expectations, attachments, and negativity naturally resists death.

According to Chivality, the greatest blessing is not merely to die peacefully, but to reach such a state of inner purity that the very idea of death loses its significance.

The Divine energy of Chivam helps the seeker gradually dissolve negativity, emotional disturbances, and the false sense of individuality—the "I" or ego. As this transformation deepens, the mind becomes increasingly silent, peaceful, and free from unnecessary thoughts.

Many devotees pray to Chivam for a peaceful death. Prayer certainly expresses one's longing, but Chivam does not function by granting personal requests in the ordinary sense. Chivam is a Divine state governed by universal law. Instead of responding to emotional appeals, Chivam transforms the seeker's consciousness. When a person regularly receives Chivam energy through sincere spiritual practice, the mind slowly reaches the condition of Chivam itself.

In that state, fear cannot exist because the very source of fear—the ego and its attachments—has become weak or dissolved. Anxiety disappears because there is no longer anything to protect or possess. Worry vanishes because expectations have ended. What remains is profound peace.

A simple analogy can help us understand this.

Imagine a child sleeping peacefully in its mother's lap while travelling in a vehicle. The vehicle may pass through busy roads, sharp turns, or even reach its destination, yet the child remains completely unaware because it is in deep, restful sleep. Similarly, when the seeker abides in the state of Chivam, the transition called death may occur, but the mind remains undisturbed. There is no panic, no resistance, and no awareness of "I am dying." The transition happens naturally in complete peace.

Another analogy is that of a lamp burning in a windless room. As long as strong winds blow, the flame flickers continuously. The winds represent thoughts, fears, desires, and attachments. Chivam energy gradually removes these inner winds. When they cease, the flame becomes perfectly still. In such stillness, even when the oil is exhausted, the flame quietly goes out without struggle. Likewise, when the mind is free from negativity and agitation, death becomes a silent and natural transition.

This is why Chivam is regarded as the Lord of the death of the "I." Here, "death" does not merely refer to the end of the physical body. It primarily signifies the dissolution of the ego—the false identity that constantly says, "I," "me," and "mine." As long as this ego remains active, complete liberation is not possible. Only when the "I" dissolves into Chivam does the seeker experience the highest peace.

Therefore, the real purpose of spiritual practice is not to seek a comfortable death, but to dissolve the ego while living. When the "I" dies before the body dies, physical death loses its terror. It becomes nothing more than a natural event in the journey of existence.

The grace of Chivam is not merely to take away the fear of death; it is to remove the one who fears death. When the ego disappears, only peace remains. In that supreme peace, there is neither fear nor sorrow, neither anxiety nor expectation—only the infinite stillness of Chivam.

Message 12 July

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Who Really Needs Peace?

Many people say they need peace. But who truly seeks peace with intensity?

It is usually the person who is struggling to face life's challenges. Those who are burdened by fear, repeated failures, disappointments, anxiety, ill-health, loneliness, poverty, lack of opportunities, overwhelming responsibilities, addictions, emotional wounds, or feelings of helplessness naturally long for peace. Those who feel neglected, powerless, or cheated by life also search for something that can give them inner strength.

When difficulties become unbearable, many people turn towards God, hoping that all their external problems will disappear. They pray for success, wealth, health, relationships, or relief from suffering. However, life often continues to present challenges despite their prayers. This leads many to become confused or disappointed.

This does not mean that our expectations can never be fulfilled. Positive changes can certainly happen. New opportunities may arise. We may recover from illness, succeed in our efforts, overcome failures, build better relationships, or experience unexpected blessings. Life is full of possibilities, and good things do happen. However, there can never be a guarantee or promise that every expectation will be fulfilled exactly as we desire or within the time we expect. The future remains uncertain, and external circumstances are always subject to change.

Therefore, if our peace depends entirely upon favourable outcomes, we will continue to fluctuate between happiness and disappointment. Lasting peace cannot be built upon uncertainty. It must arise from within, independent of whether circumstances support us or challenge us.

The fundamental need of a human being is not merely the removal of problems. What is needed is the inner power to face every situation with courage, endurance, patience, and perseverance. When these qualities are present, even difficult circumstances lose their ability to disturb the mind.

Why do people lose courage so easily?

According to the Chivality system, the root cause is the accumulation of negativity within the mind. This negativity expresses itself as fear, anxiety, anger, insecurity, jealousy, frustration, hopelessness, emotional weakness, and countless other disturbing qualities. These negative tendencies weaken the mind and prevent a person from responding wisely to life's situations.

Every negative thought, emotion, and reaction consumes inner strength. As negativity increases, peace naturally decreases.

A disturbed mind cannot create peace merely by wishing for it. Just as darkness cannot remove itself, negativity cannot transform itself into positivity without the support of a higher energy.

This is where the Chivality system offers a practical spiritual solution.

The Chivality system introduces the seeker to the Divine Energy of Chivam — the Supreme Positive Energy. Through the regular practice of Silentation and constant remembrance of the Divine Master, the energy of Chivam gradually enters the mind and transforms its negativity into positivity.

As negativity diminishes, positive qualities naturally begin to emerge. Fear is replaced by courage. Anxiety gives way to confidence. Restlessness becomes calmness. Impatience transforms into patience. Weakness becomes endurance. Hopelessness turns into inner strength.

The external world may remain the same, but the individual's capacity to face it changes completely.

Peace, therefore, is not the absence of problems. Peace is the strength to remain undisturbed while facing problems.

Chivality does not promise a life without challenges. Instead, it helps a person develop the inner power to live through every challenge with stability, clarity, courage, patience, endurance, and sustained positivity.

If you feel mentally exhausted, emotionally disturbed, burdened by responsibilities, or defeated by life's circumstances, Chivality warmly invites you to experience the transforming power of Chivam.

When the negativity within is transformed into positivity, the mind becomes peaceful, the heart becomes fearless, and life can be lived with balance and dignity, even amidst the challenges of the material world.

Message 11-July

 Divine Perception, Divine Permission and Divine Intelligence

In the Chivality system, Divinity is not viewed as a person with likes, dislikes, emotions, or a thinking mind. Divinity is the infinite, all-pervading Space—present everywhere, within and beyond all existence. Since Divinity has no mind, it does not think, judge, praise, punish, or favour anyone. Its functioning is through Divine Intelligence, the universal intelligence that sustains and governs creation.

Understanding this truth helps us look at life from an entirely different perspective.

Divine Perception

Human perception is limited by thoughts, emotions, desires, fears, and personal experiences. We see life through the narrow window of our mind. Therefore, we often divide events into success and failure, pleasure and pain, gain and loss.

Divine Perception is different. It is seeing life through the intelligence of Divinity rather than through the reactions of the human mind.

Whenever we face a problem, our immediate tendency is to search for a solution using our own intelligence. If a solution is found, we proceed with confidence. But there are situations where every effort fails, every door appears closed, and no answer is visible.

At such moments, Divine Perception begins.

Instead of asking, "Why is this happening to me?", we begin to ask, "What is this situation revealing through Divine Intelligence? What can I learn? How should I grow?"

Divine Perception does not always remove the problem immediately. Instead, it changes the one who is facing the problem. As our perception changes, our relationship with the problem also changes.

A person standing very close to a large painting can see only scattered colours. The same painting becomes meaningful only when viewed from a distance. Similarly, the human mind sees only fragments of life, whereas Divine Intelligence perceives the whole picture.

Divine Permission

Once we perceive life from the standpoint of Divine Intelligence, the next step is Divine Permission.

Divine Permission means accepting every happening exactly as it is, without inner resistance, because reality has already unfolded.

Acceptance does not mean weakness, helplessness, or giving up. It simply means that fighting against an already existing fact only creates additional suffering.

Suppose heavy rain begins during a journey. No amount of anger can stop the rain. A wise traveller accepts the rain, takes shelter if necessary, and continues the journey when the time is right. Acceptance conserves energy, while resistance wastes it.

Likewise, many situations in life cannot be changed immediately. They can only be endured with patience until the appropriate opportunity for action arises.

Such endurance requires a pure mind. A mind filled with anger, fear, ego, or constant complaint finds acceptance almost impossible. As the mind becomes purified through regular Chivality practice, endurance naturally develops, making Divine Permission possible.

Divine Intelligence

Divine Intelligence is expressed through simplicity, clarity, and right discrimination.

Human beings often carry far more than they actually need—not only material possessions but also unnecessary desires, attachments, opinions, fears, resentments, and ambitions. Every unnecessary burden consumes mental energy.

A mountain climber never reaches the summit by carrying unnecessary weight. Before the climb becomes steeper, the climber carefully keeps only what is essential. By reducing the load, the journey becomes lighter and safer.

Life follows the same principle.

Divine Intelligence teaches us to sacrifice what is unnecessary and preserve only what is truly essential. This sacrifice is not a loss but a liberation. As unnecessary burdens are dropped, the mind becomes lighter, clearer, and more available to receive the presence of Chivam.

A tree sheds its old leaves not because they are worthless, but because new growth requires space. In the same way, spiritual growth often requires us to let go of what no longer serves our higher purpose.

The Natural Progression

These three principles form a natural sequence in the spiritual journey.

Divine Perception teaches us to see life through the wisdom of Divine Intelligence rather than through the limitations of the personal mind.

Divine Permission gives us the strength to accept every situation with endurance, patience, and inner balance.

Divine Intelligence guides us to simplify our lives by sacrificing the unnecessary and preserving only the essential.

Together, these three transform the practitioner from within.

Perception changes our understanding.

Permission changes our attitude.

Intelligence changes our way of living.

As these three mature through regular practice of Chivality, the mind gradually becomes silent, the heart becomes lighter, and life begins to flow in harmony with the all-pervading intelligence of Chivam.

When the human mind stops insisting on its own limited view and aligns itself with Divine Intelligence, life is no longer experienced as a struggle against circumstances. Instead, it becomes a journey of awareness, acceptance, simplicity, and inner freedom.

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Mouna Mantapa – A Holistic Space for Body, Mind, and Intellect

Every Sunday, Mouna Mantapa blossoms into a place of celebration—not a celebration of noise or entertainment, but a celebration of inner peace, wisdom, and togetherness.

Just as a tree requires water, sunlight, and fertile soil to flourish, every human being requires nourishment at three levels: the body, the mind, and the intellect. When any one of these is neglected, life loses its balance. Mouna Mantapa offers holistic nourishment for all three.

The mind constantly longs for peace and tranquility. In the sacred atmosphere of Mouna Mantapa, the Divine energy radiated through our beloved Master gradually quietens the restless mind. As thoughts reduce, one begins to experience a deep inner silence and contentment. This peace is the true food of the mind, for a peaceful mind is healthier and more powerful than one constantly burdened with thoughts and worries.

The intellect also needs nourishment. Just as the body cannot grow without food, the intellect cannot mature without wisdom. During the Sunday Chivsangh, the Master's enlightening discourse provides practical spiritual wisdom that helps seekers understand life, overcome confusion, and progress steadily on the spiritual path. Every teaching becomes nourishment for higher understanding.

The body, too, deserves proper care. A simple, wholesome, and lovingly prepared lunch served at Mouna Mantapa completes this holistic experience. It refreshes the body and enables participants to continue their spiritual journey with renewed energy.

Thus, every Sunday at Mouna Mantapa, the mind receives peace, the intellect receives wisdom, and the body receives nourishment. Few places offer such complete care for the whole human being in a single gathering.

Beyond these three, Chivsangh also nurtures the heart through the company of fellow abhyasis. It is an opportunity to meet like-minded seekers, share spiritual vibrations, strengthen friendships rooted in Divine aspiration, and inspire one another towards liberation.

Abhyasis are also encouraged to remain at Mouna Mantapa on Sunday night. Spending the night in this serene and spiritually charged environment allows one to remain immersed in the Master's Divine energy for a longer duration. The silence, sacred vibrations, and peaceful atmosphere continue to work within, helping the mind become lighter, calmer, and more receptive to the Divine.

Every Sunday at Mouna Mantapa is therefore much more than a gathering—it is a complete spiritual rejuvenation. It nourishes the body, enriches the intellect, calms the mind, elevates the heart, and gently leads the seeker closer to the Divine.If you'd like, I can also make it more poetic, more suitable for a brochure, or shorter for a newsletter or social media post.

Message 10 July

Chivam – The Source of Peace and Auspiciousness

In the Chivality system, Chivam is understood as the source of both Peace and Auspiciousness. Although these two are related, they are not the same.

Peace is an inner experience.

Auspiciousness is the harmonious unfolding of life in the outer world.

Peace – The Natural State of Chivam

The human mind is constantly occupied by thoughts, desires, fears, memories, expectations and emotions. This continuous mental activity creates restlessness. A restless mind can never experience lasting peace.

Through the regular practice of Silentation in the Chivality system, the flow of thoughts gradually diminishes. As thoughts become fewer, moments of mental blankness begin to appear. This blankness is not emptiness in a negative sense; it is a state of pure awareness where the mind is temporarily free from disturbances.

Just as the surface of a lake becomes perfectly calm when the winds stop blowing, the mind becomes peaceful when thoughts subside. The calmness of the lake allows it to reflect the sky clearly. Likewise, the blank mind reflects the presence of Chivam. This inner stillness is experienced as true peace.

Therefore, peace is not something that comes from outside. It naturally arises when the mind returns to its original silent state.

Auspiciousness – The Grace of Harmonious Living

Auspiciousness is experienced when life unfolds in a favourable manner. Our needs are fulfilled, obstacles are removed, suitable opportunities arise, and the right people appear at the right time. This brings satisfaction and gratitude.

However, in the material world, very few things happen in complete isolation. Human beings live in an interconnected society where each person's actions influence many others. A teacher shapes a student, a doctor heals a patient, an employer gives work to an employee, a friend offers support, and a stranger may unexpectedly become the reason for our success.

Life functions through countless invisible connections between people.

According to the Chivality system, the energy of Chivam does not merely work within the practitioner. It also radiates outward through the practitioner's positive energy.

As the practitioner becomes increasingly filled with Chivam energy, the negativity surrounding the mind decreases. This positive vibration naturally creates harmony in relationships and interactions. People become more receptive, more understanding, and more willing to extend cooperation. Someone who understands the practitioner's genuine need may come forward to offer guidance, encouragement, resources, or practical help.

This should not be understood as a supernatural force compelling others against their will. Rather, Chivam creates an atmosphere of positivity, clarity, goodwill, and mutual understanding in which the right human connections can naturally develop. Through these connections, many needs are fulfilled and many difficulties find practical solutions.

Just as a healthy flower does not invite bees by force but attracts them through its fragrance, a practitioner filled with Chivam energy naturally attracts cooperation, goodwill, and favourable circumstances. Likewise, a magnet does not chase iron; its presence naturally draws iron towards it. In the same way, a mind filled with positivity becomes a centre of harmony that influences its surroundings.

When the required help arrives through the right people at the right time, and life moves in a favourable direction, the practitioner experiences this as Auspiciousness.

Peace and Auspiciousness Together

Thus, the regular practice of Chivality offers two invaluable blessings.

The first is Peace—an inner state born from the reduction of thoughts and the experience of mental silence.

The second is Auspiciousness—the harmonious support that often unfolds through human relationships and favourable circumstances, leading to the fulfilment of genuine needs.

Peace transforms the practitioner from within.

Auspiciousness supports the practitioner from without.

When both inner peace and outer harmony come together, life becomes balanced, meaningful, and spiritually fulfilling.

This is the blessing of Chivam as experienced in the Chivality system.This version presents the distinction between Peace (inner transformation) and Auspiciousness (outer harmony through human cooperation) in a clear, balanced, and philosophical manner, using analogies that make the concepts easier to understand.

Message 8-July

 Constant Remembrance and Liberation

Liberation is possible only when the human mind is gradually dissolved. The dissolution of the mind does not mean the destruction of intelligence or the inability to function in the world. Rather, it means the dissolution of everything that binds the individual to suffering and limitation—attachments, desires, expectations, possessiveness, selfish feelings, emotional disturbances, and all negative qualities. As these gradually disappear, the mind becomes pure, silent, and free.

The ordinary human mind is filled with negative energy because it is continuously influenced by fear, anger, jealousy, hatred, pride, greed, anxiety, worries, disappointments, and countless desires. These negative vibrations create restlessness and prevent the individual from experiencing inner peace. Therefore, the transformation of this negative energy into positive Divine energy is essential for spiritual evolution.

According to Chivality, this transformation is not possible merely through personal effort or positive thinking. It is accomplished through the Divine energy of the Master—the energy of Chivam. The Master's energy alone has the power to purify the mind, reduce its impurities, and gradually transform the seeker into a Divine being.

There are two ways to receive the Master's energy. The first is by physically remaining in the presence of the Master. However, it is not possible for everyone to stay with the Master at all times. The second, and more practical way, is through constant remembrance of the Master. Whenever the Master is remembered with love, faith, and sincerity, the connection with His Divine energy is established. This remembrance becomes an invisible channel through which the energy of Chivam continuously flows into the seeker.

For this reason, diary writing has been prescribed as an important spiritual discipline. A diary is not merely a record of daily events; it is a tool to cultivate uninterrupted remembrance of the Master. Before beginning any activity, think within yourself, "I am doing this for my beloved Master." At the end of the day, lovingly record your actions, experiences, thoughts, and observations in the diary as though you are reporting them to the Master with humility and devotion.

When every action is performed in remembrance of the Master, the mind naturally becomes alert and disciplined. One cannot knowingly perform actions that would hurt, deceive, insult, or disturb others while sincerely feeling that the action is being done for the Master. Thus, remembrance itself becomes a powerful guide for righteous living.

Anything that creates disturbance to yourself or to others should be recognized as a negative quality. Such qualities include anger, hatred, jealousy, selfishness, fear, anxiety, excessive expectations, pride, greed, impatience, and all forms of negativity. On the other hand, thoughts, words, and actions that bring peace, harmony, love, compassion, humility, patience, forgiveness, and happiness to yourself and others are positive qualities. These positive qualities naturally increase as the Master's energy works within you.

As you continue this practice, you will begin to observe remarkable changes within yourself. Your reactions become milder. Your fears, anxieties, worries, and emotional disturbances gradually diminish. Your mind becomes calmer, your decisions become wiser, and your relationships become more harmonious. Others, too, will notice a positive transformation in your behavior, speech, and presence.

This gradual purification of the mind is the path to liberation. A liberated person continues to live in the material world, performs all necessary duties, and fulfills responsibilities, yet remains inwardly unattached. Such a person is no longer mentally bound by possessions, relationships, desires, or worldly ambitions. Though living amidst the world, the liberated one remains free from its bondage and abides in inner peace.

Therefore, never neglect your diary writing. Write it every day with love, sincerity, and constant remembrance of the Master. Let every page strengthen your connection with Him. Over time, this simple but profound practice will deepen your remembrance, draw the Master's Divine energy into your life, purify your mind, transform your nature, and steadily lead you towards liberation.

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Chivality: Protection from Negativity and the Path to Liberation

The practice of Chivality is not intended to attack, oppose, or offend anyone. Its purpose is to protect the seeker from negativity and from the negative qualities that exist both within oneself and in the materialistic world. A true spiritual seeker does not live to conquer others; rather, he or she strives to conquer the inner enemies that prevent peace and liberation.

The material world is largely driven by desires, competition, selfishness, expectations, attachments, and countless emotional conflicts. Living in such an environment is not easy. Every day, we encounter situations that test our patience, disturb our peace, and provoke negative reactions. If we respond with the same negativity, we only strengthen the bondage of the mind.

At the same time, living in this world without any compromise is often impossible. In our family, workplace, and society, compromises become a part of life. However, compromises frequently bring inner pain, disappointment, frustration, and emotional suffering. Failures, criticism, rejection, loss, and unfulfilled expectations also disturb the mind and create fear, anxiety, anger, and helplessness.

The question, therefore, is not how to escape the world, but how to remain peaceful while living in it.

According to Chivality, the answer lies in the Divine protection of Chivam. Human effort alone cannot completely protect the mind from its own impurities. The mind itself is the source of suffering because it is filled with negative qualities. Therefore, what is required is not merely self-control but Divine transformation.

This Divine protection becomes available when the seeker completely surrenders to Chivam through the Divine Master. Surrender is not weakness; it is the willingness to allow the Divine to guide, protect, and transform one's life. When the seeker remembers the Master with faith and sincerity, the energy of Chivam begins to work within. It gradually reduces the disturbances of the mind and strengthens the qualities of peace, patience, love, humility, courage, and acceptance.

The energy of Chivam protects the seeker from everything that disturbs inner peace. It may not always remove external problems immediately, but it changes the way the seeker experiences them. Situations remain the same, yet the suffering gradually disappears because the mind itself is becoming free from negativity.

The responsibility of Chivam is to transform the negative human mind into a positive human mind. As this transformation continues, fear is replaced by courage, anxiety by peace, hatred by love, anger by compassion, selfishness by selflessness, and attachment by freedom. This inner transformation is the true miracle of spiritual life.

Only a positive mind can move towards liberation. A mind filled with negativity remains bound to the material world, while a purified and positive mind naturally progresses towards freedom. Liberation is not attained by escaping the world but by becoming inwardly free from the negativity that binds us to it.

Therefore, the practice of Chivality is a continuous journey of Divine protection and inner transformation. By surrendering to Chivam, remembering the Divine Master, and allowing His energy to work within, the seeker becomes protected from negativity, remains peaceful amidst the challenges of life, and steadily advances towards the ultimate goal—Liberation.

Message 7 July

ME and My Ego – The Journey from Individuality to Divinity

Every human being consists of two distinct principles: Me and Ego. Understanding the difference between these two is one of the greatest steps toward spiritual awakening and liberation.

What is "Me"?

Me is not the body, the mind, the intellect, or the personality.

Me is a subtle Divine energy that has descended from the Supreme Divinity. It is a tiny spark of the Infinite Divine, just as a ray belongs to the sun or a drop belongs to the ocean. By its very nature, Me is pure, peaceful, innocent, and free from all human qualities. In Chivality, this original state is called Chivam—the state beyond all qualities (Nirguna).

Me has no desires, expectations, fear, hatred, jealousy, pride, or suffering. It neither claims ownership nor seeks recognition. It simply exists as pure consciousness.

What is Ego?

The Ego is not Me. It is a protective identity that develops around Me after birth in order to function in the material world.

Initially, this identity helps maintain individual existence. However, as life progresses, the Ego becomes deeply influenced by desires, attachments, fears, emotions, and countless negative tendencies. Gradually, instead of protecting Me, it imprisons Me.

The Ego creates the illusion:

- "I am this body."

- "I am this mind."

- "I am the doer."

- "I am the owner."

- "Everything belongs to me."

Thus, the Ego becomes the greatest obstacle between Me and the Divine.

How the Ego Gains Strength

The Ego derives its strength from negativity.

Every desire strengthens it.

Every attachment strengthens it.

Every fear strengthens it.

Every expectation strengthens it.

Every emotion based on duality strengthens it.

Every act of pride, jealousy, anger, greed, possessiveness, or selfishness feeds the Ego with negative energy.

The stronger the negativity, the stronger the Ego becomes. This strengthened Ego is what may be called the Negative Ego.

Who Controls Human Life?

Although Me is the source of life, it is usually not the one directing human behaviour.

Instead of allowing Me to function through a pure mind and a pure intellect, the Negative Ego takes control.

The Ego makes use of:

- the negative mind,

- the corrupted intellect,

- and the physical body

to fulfil its own desires and ambitions.

After every action, the Ego proudly declares:

"I did this."

"I achieved this."

"This belongs to me."

In reality, the body performs the action, the intellect makes decisions, energy comes from Me, and the universal power behind everything is the Divinity.

Without Me, neither the body, the mind, the intellect, nor the Ego can function even for a single moment.

Who Really Suffers?

People generally say, "I am suffering."

Spiritually speaking, this is not completely true.

Me never suffers.

Me is pure Divine energy.

Pain belongs to the Ego.

The Ego experiences insult.

The Ego experiences failure.

The Ego experiences fear.

The Ego experiences attachment.

The Ego experiences disappointment.

The Ego experiences pleasure and pain.

The Ego alone lives within the world of duality.

Me remains untouched, just as the sky remains untouched by the clouds passing through it.

Me Has No Ownership

Me performs every action through the body, mind, and intellect, yet never claims ownership.

Me knows that everything belongs to the Divine.

Just as a child does not claim ownership over the actions of its mother, Me never claims ownership over the Divine's creation.

Me is only a tiny spark of the Infinite Divine.

The complete knowledge and operation of the universe belong only to the Supreme Divinity.

Therefore, Me lives in surrender rather than ownership.

The Role of the Guru

Liberation is not achieved merely by acquiring spiritual knowledge.

Knowledge can sharpen the intellect, but it cannot dissolve the Ego.

The Ego is far more subtle than intellectual understanding.

Therefore, sincere seekers who long for true freedom naturally search for a realised Guru.

The Guru's greatest work is not merely teaching philosophy.

His real work is gradually reducing the disciple's Ego.

Through discipline, surrender, Divine transmission, and continuous spiritual practice, the Guru slowly weakens the Negative Ego.

As the Ego dissolves, Me begins to shine more clearly.

Eventually, the disciple discovers that what remained hidden all along was the Divine itself.

The Guru does not create Divinity.

He simply removes the barrier that separates Me from the Divinity.

Negative Ego and Positive Ego

Not every form of Ego is harmful.

The Negative Ego is built upon ignorance, desires, attachments, fear, selfishness, pride, and the sense of ownership. It separates Me from the Divine and keeps the individual bound to the cycle of suffering.

The Positive Ego, on the other hand, is a functional identity that allows Me to live responsibly in the world. It works with a purified mind, a purified intellect, and a disciplined body. It performs necessary duties without excessive attachment or selfishness.

As long as Me remains within the physical body, this functional Ego is required for practical living.

However, after liberation—when Me leaves the body and merges with the Infinite Divinity—even this Positive Ego is no longer necessary.

The Goal of Spiritual Life

The purpose of spirituality is not to destroy the individual but to dissolve the Negative Ego.

When the Negative Ego disappears:

The mind becomes pure.

The intellect becomes clear.

The body becomes an instrument of the Divine.

Me regains its original nature.

Finally, Me recognises its oneness with the Infinite Divinity.

This is liberation.

This is freedom.

This is Chivam—the state beyond Ego, beyond duality, beyond suffering, and beyond individuality.

When Ego disappears, only the Divine remains.This presentation distinguishes Me, Negative Ego, and Positive Ego, and explains how the Guru helps dissolve the negative ego so that the original Divine nature (Chivam) can be realised. It also emphasizes that liberation is not merely intellectual knowledge, but the dissolution of the ego that obscures the Divine.

Message 2-July

Spiritual Practice Is to Become the Spirit

The true purpose of spiritual practice is not merely to become peaceful or religious. Its highest purpose is to become the Spirit itself.

The Spirit belongs to the spiritual dimension, not to the materialistic world. It does not seek possessions, relationships, achievements, or worldly identity. Its natural state is freedom. Therefore, it has no desire to remain bound to the material world for longer than necessary.

Human suffering at the time of death is not caused by death itself. It is caused by attachment. The mind, the "I", identifies itself with the body, family, wealth, status, memories, and countless desires. When death approaches, the mind resists leaving everything it has accumulated. This resistance creates fear, anxiety, and pain.

If the "I" is transformed into the Spirit during one's lifetime, death is no longer painful. The Spirit has no attachment to the material world. It simply leaves the body as one leaves an old garment, without fear or sorrow.

This is the purpose of Chivality.

Chivality prepares the seeker to go beyond the mind. Through Silentation and continuous remembrance of the Master, the mind gradually dissolves. When the "I" dies before the physical body dies, what remains is pure intellectual energy, called Chivam.

In Chivality:

- Energy associated with both the mind and the intellect is called a human being.

- Energy associated only with the intellect, free from the mind, is called Chivam.

The mind creates individuality, desires, expectations, emotions, and attachments. The intellect, when freed from the mind, remains pure, silent, and free from all bondage. This is the natural state of Chivam.

Human beings fear death because they believe they are leaving behind everything they own. They fear losing their identity and their relationships. Chivam has no such fear because it possesses nothing. Where there is no possession, there is nothing to lose. Where there is no attachment, there is no suffering.

Most people are concerned only with how they live. They strive for comfort, wealth, recognition, and success. But from the spiritual point of view, how one leaves the world is far more important than how one lives in it.

The state of consciousness at the moment of death determines what follows after death. If the mind remains with its desires and attachments, its journey continues according to those impressions. As long as the mind exists, life continues in one form or another.

Wherever there is life, there is mind. The body may perish, but the mind carries its tendencies forward. Therefore, merely leaving the physical body does not end the cycle of life.

Chivam is different. Chivam is not a living individual. It is pure intellectual energy without the mind. It is beyond the cycle of birth and death. Since there is no mind, there is no individual life to continue.

People often think they are maintaining life by preserving the body. In reality, the body is only a material instrument. Preserving the body is not the same as preserving life. Life continues because of the mind, not because of the body.

The real spiritual journey is therefore not to preserve life indefinitely, but to transcend it by dissolving the mind.

To attain the lifeless condition is not to become dead. It is to become free from the mind while still living. It is to become Chivam—pure intellectual energy, free from individuality, free from fear, free from attachment, and free from the endless cycle of birth and death.

This is the ultimate goal of Chivality.

Namachivayam