Satyam Shivam Sundram

Satyam, Shivam, Sundram

Satyam, Shivam, Sundram. Truth, God, Beauty—the three attributes. Satyam, Shivam, Sundram: truth (Satyam), godliness (Shivam), beauty (Sundram)—the three attributes of the ultimate. The awakened life is true, divine, and beautiful. These three are one.

My presence says all

My presence says all. The master's presence is the message—not words. My presence says all: the master's presence is the teaching—words are secondary. Satyam Shivam Sundram: the presence IS Satyam (truth), Shivam (godliness), Sundram (beauty).

Learn the art of living with the eternal

Learn the art of living with the eternal. Live with the eternal—not the temporal. Learn the art of living with the eternal: the master's teaching—live with the eternal, not the temporal. Satyam Shivam Sundram: the eternal is true, divine, beautiful. Learn this art.

A quality which is immeasurable

A quality which is immeasurable. The ultimate is immeasurable. A quality which is immeasurable: the ultimate (Satyam Shivam Sundram) is immeasurable—can't be quantified. Satyam Shivam Sundram: truth, godliness, beauty are qualities, not quantities.

Remember the art of let go

Remember the art of let go. Let-go is an art—remember it. Remember the art of let go: the master's key teaching—let-go is the art. Satyam Shivam Sundram: letting go reveals truth, godliness, beauty. Hold on and you miss all three.

Every enlightened man has all the flavors of truth

Every enlightened man has all the flavors of truth. All enlightened ones share the same truth. Every enlightened man has all the flavors of truth: the master's vision—all awakened ones taste the same truth, though they express it differently. Satyam Shivam Sundram: same truth, different flavors.

A beautiful servant, a dangerous master

A beautiful servant, a dangerous master. The mind is a good servant, dangerous master. A beautiful servant, a dangerous master: the mind is a beautiful servant but a dangerous master. Satyam Shivam Sundram: let the mind serve; let awareness rule.

Just learn to be yourself

Just learn to be yourself. Be yourself—just learn that. Just learn to be yourself: the master's simple teaching—just be yourself. Satyam Shivam Sundram: being yourself is truth, godliness, beauty. Don't be someone else—be yourself.

The great affair

The great affair. The love affair with existence—the great affair. The great affair: the master's metaphor—the love affair with existence is the great affair. Satyam Shivam Sundram: existence is the beloved; the sage is the lover. The greatest romance.

Only the meditators comes to know his whole being

Only the meditators comes to know his whole being. Meditation reveals the whole being. Only the meditator comes to know his whole being: the master's declaration—only through meditation does one know the whole being. Satyam Shivam Sundram: meditation reveals the complete human.

You cannot hurt a humble man

You cannot hurt a humble man. Humility is invulnerable—can't be hurt. You cannot hurt a humble man: the humble person is invulnerable—can't be hurt. Satyam Shivam Sundram: humility is true (Satyam)—the humble are unassailable. Pride is the wound; humility is the shield.

Buts, ifs and hows

Buts, ifs and hows. The mind's buts, ifs, and hows—drop them. Buts, ifs and hows: the mind's endless qualifications—buts, ifs, hows. Satyam Shivam Sundram: drop them—truth doesn't have buts. The mind qualifies; the sage simply says yes.

A peace that passeth all misunderstanding

A peace that passeth all misunderstanding. Peace beyond misunderstanding. A peace that passeth all misunderstanding: the sage's peace is beyond misunderstanding—it can't be disturbed by others' ignorance. Satyam Shivam Sundram: true peace (Satyam) is unshakeable.

Nuclear weapons, and a cowardly soul

Nuclear weapons, and a cowardly soul. Nuclear weapons reveal a cowardly soul. Nuclear weapons, and a cowardly soul: the master sees nuclear weapons as the symptom of a cowardly humanity. Satyam Shivam Sundram: the brave soul needs no weapons. Beauty, not bombs.

Choose the flowers, leave the thorns

Choose the flowers, leave the thorns. Choose flowers—not thorns. Choose the flowers, leave the thorns: the master's simple wisdom—choose the flowers (beauty), leave the thorns (suffering). Satyam Shivam Sundram: life has both—choose beauty (Sundram).

Going inwards, going godwards

Going inwards, going godwards. Inward is godward—the same direction. Going inwards, going godwards: the master's direction—going inward is going toward God. Satyam Shivam Sundram: the inner is the true (Satyam), the divine (Shivam). Go inward.

You have to put aside your fear

You have to put aside your fear. Fear must be put aside. You have to put aside your fear: the master's instruction—put aside fear. Satyam Shivam Sundram: fear is the wall; truth is the door. Put fear aside and walk through.

The mystic rose

The mystic rose. The mystic rose—the opening of consciousness. The mystic rose: the master's symbol—the mystic rose is the opening of consciousness. Satyam Shivam Sundram: the rose is beauty (Sundram) born from truth (Satyam) and divinity (Shivam).

A blessing from beyond

A blessing from beyond. The blessing—from beyond. A blessing from beyond: the master's grace is a blessing from beyond. Satyam Shivam Sundram: the beyond is truth; the blessing is beauty. The sage is a blessing to all.

The radiation of enlightenment

The radiation of enlightenment. Enlightenment radiates—like light. The radiation of enlightenment: the sage radiates enlightenment—like the sun radiates light. Satyam Shivam Sundram: the radiation is truth (Satyam), divinity (Shivam), beauty (Sundram) shining.

Only the meditator knows there is no death

Only the meditator knows there is no death. Meditation reveals deathlessness. Only the meditator knows there is no death: the master's declaration—only the meditator knows death is not real. Satyam Shivam Sundram: truth (Satyam) is deathless. The body dies; consciousness doesn't.

Unknown territories, unexplored skies

Unknown territories, unexplored skies. The inner is unknown—unexplored. Unknown territories, unexplored skies: the master's call—explore the inner unknown. Satyam Shivam Sundram: the inner is unexplored territory. Be the explorer. The skies are within.

Jump into life's deepest waters

Jump into life's deepest waters. Don't wade—jump into the deep. Jump into life's deepest waters: the master's call—don't stay in the shallows. Satyam Shivam Sundram: the deep waters hold truth, godliness, beauty. Jump in—don't wade.

A handful of dry leaves

A handful of dry leaves. The ego is just dry leaves—nothing. A handful of dry leaves: the master's metaphor—the ego is just a handful of dry leaves. Satyam Shivam Sundram: dry leaves (ego) vs. the living tree (being). The ego is dry—lifeless.

Just learn to be aware in all situations

Just learn to be aware in all situations. Awareness in all situations—learn it. Just learn to be aware in all situations: the master's core teaching—awareness everywhere. Satyam Shivam Sundram: awareness is truth (Satyam) in action. Be aware in all situations.

This great adventure

This great adventure. The spiritual path is a great adventure. This great adventure: the master's vision—the spiritual path is the greatest adventure. Satyam Shivam Sundram: truth, godliness, beauty are the treasure. The adventure is the journey to them.

Love: the conscious path of the ego

Love: the conscious path of the ego. Love is the ego's conscious path—to dissolution. Love: the conscious path of the ego: the master's insight—love is the ego's path to dissolution. Satyam Shivam Sundram: love (Sundram) transforms the ego into truth (Satyam).

Become an outsider

Become an outsider. Become an outsider—to the mind. Become an outsider: the master's instruction—become an outsider to the mind. Satyam Shivam Sundram: stand outside the mind and watch. The outsider (witness) sees the truth (Satyam).

Therapy, hypnosis and meditation

Therapy, hypnosis and meditation. Three tools—therapy, hypnosis, meditation. Therapy, hypnosis and meditation: the master's three tools—therapy (cleaning), hypnosis (accessing), meditation (awakening). Satyam Shivam Sundram: all three lead to truth, godliness, beauty.

In search of the ultimate new

In search of the ultimate new. The search—for the ultimate new. In search of the ultimate new: the master's final call—the search for the ultimate new. Satyam Shivam Sundram: the ultimate new is truth, godliness, beauty—not old but eternally new.