The Guru’s words are mantra. This is an aphorism from the Shiva Sutra, one that has been taught often on the Siddha Yoga path and is essential to understand when setting out to study the teachings of the Guru. It is this tenet, moreover, which has underpinned the study that Siddha Yogis and new seekers have been doing thus far in 2026, especially through “Meditation on Gurumayi’s Words” and “Meditation on Swami Muktananda’s Words.”

During the month of May—Baba Muktananda’s Birthday Month—you will have yet another opportunity to contemplate Baba’s teachings, and to uncover, explore, and experience the power inherent in Baba’s words. Each week, one of Baba’s teachings will be featured on the Siddha Yoga path website, accompanied by an elucidation of the teaching. These elucidations are written by seasoned scholars and writers on the Siddha Yoga path, who draw upon their knowledge of the Sanskrit language, the scriptures of India, and the Siddha Yoga teachings to elucidate one or more facets of Baba’s teaching.