Archive · 20 Sep 2026
Upanishadic Teachings Present Peace as Path to Divine Union
The article explains that an Upanishad is learned by being close to a teacher in body and mind.
Some important ideas are too deep to explain fully with words.
Yoga is described as joining with God and becoming one.
The article says peace is needed before a person can understand spiritual knowledge.
This includes peace around you, peace in your mind, and peace in your soul.
Brahman is described as the Divine source of knowledge, creativity, and the universe.
People are said to be naturally self-illuminating because their existence does not need outside proof.
Surrendering to the Divine is presented as a way to feel freer and release fear and worry.
The Upanishad is described as learning by sitting physically and mentally close to a Master.
The Yogasara Upanishad begins with a prayer for union with God, with yoga defined as uniting.
Three forms of peace—environmental, mental, and spiritual—are presented as necessary for understanding.
Brahman is described as the beginningless, endless source of knowledge, creativity, and universal transformation.
Surrender to the Divine is said to relieve fear, anxiety, tension, worry, and limited thinking.
- Who
- The teachings concern spiritual seekers, the Master, the Divine, and Brahman; the author is described as a global humanitarian leader and spiritual master but is not named.
- What
- An explanation of Upanishadic learning, yoga as union with God, and the three forms of peace needed for knowledge.
- When
- The article refers to current month-long celebrations as Gurudev turns 70 and The Art of Living enters its 45th year; no calendar date is provided.
- Where
- The celebrations are taking place at The Art of Living International Centre.
- Why
- Peace and surrender to the Divine are presented as ways to gain knowledge, freedom, and release from fear and worry.
- Central text
- The Yogasara Upanishad
- Meaning of yoga
- Union or uniting with God
- Three forms of peace
- Peace in the environment, mind, and soul
- Divine principle
- Brahman is described as beginningless, endless, and the source of knowledge
- Image of the Divine
- God is compared with a self-illuminating Sun or torch
- Result of surrender
- Peace, freedom, and relief from fear, anxiety, tension, and worry
- Organization milestone
- The Art of Living is described as entering its 45th year while Gurudev turns 70