In the forty-five years of my sadhana, I certainly have experienced countless times when the waves in “the ocean of samsara” Eesha refers to have raised me high—and brought me low. By the grace of the Guru and my awakened kundalini, I learned early on to stay faithful and devoted to the Siddha Yoga practices. As a result, the practices have consistently supported me and given me the perspective I need, even in the most turbulent and challenging times.
I have experienced that I can calm any inner agitation through meditation and mantra japa; I can illumine my still-limited understandings by seeking higher truths in the words of the Siddha Yoga Gurus and the scriptures; I can pray for grace; I can take refuge in my inner Guru and in the Siddha Yoga sangham; and I can remind myself of my true, immutable identity as a child of God and a manifestation of the Self.
This is my experience of Kali Yuga.
Illinois, United States
I love the image shown at the end of “Kali Yuga, the Time for Sadhana”—the sun rising from the clouds. This symbolizes, for me, the power of the Truth, the Light, to rise up from anything that might be obscuring it.
As Eesha describes, I, too, find that when facing difficulties, I feel a natural pull toward sadhana. Difficulties prompt me to seek that which is reliable and will bring true peace. It is so encouraging to remember that there is a place of stability, joy, fearlessness, and tranquility that is within me and is not affected by external circumstances.
The purpose of my life is to move toward becoming increasingly rooted in this place.
California, United States
When I first considered what I could do right now to apply and explore Gurumayi’s Message for 2026, I decided to practice “Reset your mind” by repeating Guru Om for five minutes.
I was thrilled at how well this worked! What a confluence: my living in this time of Kali Yuga, my intention in applying Gurumayi’s Message, and the inherent power existing in the mantra received from my Guru! For me this practice is a golden means—bringing joy and sweetness to my mind in intervals of just five minutes.
California, United States
Eesha’s question, “Where is it that we can unfailingly find refuge, no matter how the ocean of samsara roils and sputters around us?” took me to a time I was living in a war-torn country. It was the middle of the war, and I was conducting business. Understandably, the people around me were highly stressed.
There was only one way I could achieve my task, and that was to start every day with meditation.
Meeting with real estate agents and banking authorities, I was centered. I looked each person in the eye and spoke politely. Once, in a meeting with a bank manager, he started directing his anger toward me. When I just listened, he asked, “Why aren’t you arguing back?”
I said, “I hear you. Thank you for sharing your feelings with me.” He nodded, and the meeting continued amicably.
I felt I was able to diffuse his anger with the peaceful state of mind I had gained through meditation that morning.
California, United States
