Narrator:
(Chanting of Vedic Mantras during a Homa/Fire Ritual)
Interviewer:
Today is the auspicious occasion of Akshaya Tritiya. A homa is being performed at the Mother's temple. I've shown you many people gathered here for the ritual. I've also shown you Gurudev, with many followers seated around him. Now, I am approaching Gurudev.
Interviewer:
Gurudev, my respects to you.
Guru Shyama Khyapa:
Blessings to you, son. Speak.
Interviewer:
Today is Akshaya Tritiya. On this holy day, a homa is being held at the temple, and many devotees and disciples have gathered. Is there any special significance to Akshaya Tritiya that draws such a crowd?
Guru Shyama Khyapa:
"Akshaya." This day is primarily about charity. If someone gives a donation on this day—to a Brahmin or a saint—that donation becomes "Akshaya," meaning it remains forever and is never exhausted. That is the main point. When we perform rituals, we recite: "Akshaya Swarga Kamonaya..." [recites Sanskrit prayer]. We say these words. This Tritiya is special because of charity. The more one can give, the better. Charity can overcome many obstacles. That's why this day is considered special—because any charity performed today becomes eternal. It will even help you in times of great danger. When you are in deep trouble, the merit of this donation will come to your aid. That is the law. That's why we say: on Akshaya Tritiya, whether you do anything else or not, give something in charity. Charity is the essence of this day. There is no other greater significance than the act of giving.
Interviewer:
We've grown up seeing people open new accounting books (Haalkhata) on Akshaya Tritiya, or going to Kalighat for puja. These are the things we usually associate with this day.
Guru Shyama Khyapa:
Because the day is auspicious, people start new account books. Actually, it used to be on Poila Baisakh (Bengali New Year). We saw that since childhood. But Poila Baisakh doesn't hold the same spiritual weight. The real significance lies in today, Akshaya Tritiya. On this day, whatever you give in charity will remain eternal. And it's not just about giving to Brahmins; give to the helpless, the orphans, the poor, the elderly, and the diseased—those who have no one to look after them. If you give them money, a blanket, or other necessities, that donation becomes "Akshaya." This is certain. And if a catastrophe ever strikes the world, you will receive the protection of this charity. It never goes to waste. It will save you and provide for you. That is why we emphasize giving on Akshaya Tritiya. Great misfortunes can be averted through charity. Don't take anything from anyone today; instead, give. Give to the saints, or since true Brahmins are hard to find nowadays, give to the orphans, the poor, and the sick.
Interviewer:
A homa is being held at the temple today, and many people are present.
Guru Shyama Khyapa:
Yes, many people come. Mostly, they come seeking blessings for their children or for recovery from illnesses. They come for various reasons. I welcome them and tell them to sit by the fire during the homa. I tell them to offer oblations and pray to the fire, for whatever you ask of the fire, you shall receive. Fire is a powerful element. We have performed many homas, as you've seen, and we are doing one today as well. We choose the timing carefully; we looked for the Pushya Nakshatra (Lunar Mansion), then Revati, which is very auspicious for a homa, or Rohini, the birth star of Krishna. When these stars align, we perform the homa and invite people to sit and pray. It doesn't cost anything. Those who can afford it contribute some ghee; those who can't are simply told to sit by the fire and pray.
Interviewer:
Many people who come here say that even if they can't find you, they tell their troubles to "The Mother" (the deity), and their work gets done.
Guru Shyama Khyapa:
Exactly! If anyone asks the Mother with a pure heart and devotion, she grants it. I know this. And there is no shortage of offerings for the Mother. Every day, food and offerings arrive. I don't even know where it all comes from, but every day, the Mother receives food, garlands, flowers, and bael leaves. We don't have to spend any money. This is our greatest "plus point." People come from far and wide with garlands and offerings. Look at this gentleman, Munna Bhai. He has come from Kerala. He has been with me for four or five years. His condition was very bad before, but I initiated him, and now he says with a smile that he is very happy. We just want people to be happy and live well. Anyway, Munna Bhai is very happy now; he even got married to a girl from Assam. Things are going well.
Interviewer:
I won't make this video too long because, firstly, I'm holding the camera by hand and it's shaking a bit due to the crowd. Secondly, as Gurudev said, the Mother here is very "Jagrata" (living/awakened). I would add that wherever there is a pure-hearted, perfected seeker (Siddha Sadhaka), the Mother is always awakened.
Guru Shyama Khyapa:
That is true. It is the seeker who keeps the Mother "awake." No one else has the power to do that. As long as the seeker is there, the Mother remains present. When the seeker passes, the Mother may move elsewhere, perhaps to where another true seeker is born. This is the rule. I have done my spiritual practice (Sadhana); it is finished. Now I am just sitting and waiting for my time—waiting for the call.
Interviewer:
I don't want to get into those heavy topics right now. My hand is shaking from holding the camera. We will end it here. Today is the holy day of Akshaya Tritiya. You've heard Gurudev's words. May your lives be enriched. Stay healthy and well. Respects to you, Gurudev.
Guru Shyama Khyapa:
Blessings to you, son.
Narrator:
(Cut to the Guru visiting a disciple's home)
Interviewer/Narrator:
Gurudev has arrived at a disciple's house. He is performing a small puja at his home. Today is the auspicious day of Akshaya Tritiya. You can see Gurudev personally offering flowers to the Mother. I am recording this to attach it to the other video. Gurudev came and performed the puja here. I will include the rest in the main video.
Spiritual Insight
Guru Shyama Khyapa reveals that the true essence of Akshaya Tritiya lies not merely in rituals or new account books, but in the sacred act of charity. Donations made on this day become "Akshaya"—eternal and inexhaustible. This merit can protect the donor even in times of great catastrophe. His teachings emphasize that giving to the helpless, orphans, poor, and sick holds immense spiritual power. The conversation also illuminates how a perfected seeker keeps the Divine Mother "awake," creating a living connection between the spiritual practitioner and the divine presence.