Vedic Community Forum

Jai Maa and greetings to all! I am deeply grateful to have attended the Navodaya Retreat for the first time this year. Acharya Shunyaji’s teaching on the words of the Gayatri Mantra was profoundly illuminating for me. I continue to be amazed by the depth, richness, and living wisdom that a single “word” can hold. As she shared, these are not merely words, but seeds of sound and vibration that call us back to God and remind us of our true nature.

The divination word that chose me was Devasya, and I was truly gobsmacked by Shunyaji’s explanation. I couldn’t help but smile as my inner knowing was saying, “Of course this is your message.” I’ve been noticing more moments of frustration lately and have already found myself asking God, “What is the lesson here for me?” Ishwara’s timing—and sense of humor—feels unmistakable.

I plan to listen to the recording again, as I sense this is a teaching that will continue to unfold over time. What resonated most deeply for me was the invitation to ask, “What is God trying to show me?” in moments of frustration or irritation—an invitation to awaken to divine vision and to see everything as the face of God.

As I sit with this teaching, I notice both curiosity and humility arising. The practice feels expansive and challenging in the best way, and I sense it will be a lifelong inquiry—one that invites patience, grace, and continued surrender. After a few already failed attempts at transmuting my irritation into understanding, I must admit, I'm not sure how will I ever be able to see God’s face in those who commit acts of violence or harm?

I’m curious how others are living with their divination words since the retreat, and what has been revealing itself for you as you stay in relationship with the teaching.

Thank you for reading and for being part of this shared space of reflection and growth. Jai Gurudev