On the occasion of Sharannavaratri and the 108th Punyatithi of Sri Sainath, held at Sri Sai Sannidhi

On Thursday, October 22, 2026, from 10:30 AM to 1:00 PM, the renowned 'Maha Sahasravadhani' Dr. Garikapati Narasimha Rao (recipient of the Padma Shri) delivered an enlightening discourse to the devotees on the subject of "Yoga Samadhi."

His discourse flowed eloquently, centered upon the "Niranjanashtakam"-a composition by Jagadguru Sri Adi Shankaracharya.

He explained that, on the path of devotion, human beings should surrender their minds to the Supreme Being (Paramatma). He described the "Niranjana" path as the act of immersing one’s pure, untainted mind in the service of the Divine.

He noted that the Supreme Being, who manifests in different forms (avatars) across various eras (yugas), has-in this Kali Yuga-appeared in the form of a 'Sadguru' (true spiritual master), Sri Shirdi Sainath, to lead devotees toward liberation.

He further explained that although the Divine is omnipresent (residing within all), He manifests more profoundly in sacred spaces like 'Sai Sannidhi'-places sanctified by rituals such as Homas and Yagnas.

Dr. Garikapati Narasimha Rao advised that individuals can-and should-renounce harmful addictions and, while diligently fulfilling their worldly duties, continue to remember and contemplate the Divine.