Finding Purpose Through Spiritual Awakening – Exclusive Interview with Gauthami Gurigala
- Brainz Magazine
- 2 days ago
- 8 min read
Updated: 1 day ago
After transforming her own life from self-doubt to soulful empowerment, Gauthami Gurigala founded Sacred Soul Radiance to guide others toward inner healing and spiritual growth. Through Reiki, life coaching, and intuitive wisdom, she helps individuals rediscover their divine essence and live with love, awareness, and purpose.
Gauthami Gurigala, Spiritual Coach
Who is Gauthami Gurigala? Introduce yourself, your hobbies, your favorites, you at home and in business. Tell us something interesting about yourself.
I am nothing, yet I am everything. I would say I am a soul with an identity named Gauthami Gurigala. My last name is Gurijala, but in my 9th grade, my school principal mistyped it as Gurigala. Since then, all my official records have carried this beautiful signature.
Coming from a middle-class family, I grew up as a submissive, indecisive, and sensitive child. I often followed others and trusted their opinions more than my own. Life had provided me with everything even before I asked for it, so I never truly learned the value of desire or the joy of striving. I believed that love meant compromise, sacrifice, and overgiving, a belief that eventually led me into a marriage built not on love but on dependence, though I couldn’t see it then.
Bound by societal expectations, I kept fulfilling everyone’s needs until one day, I realized I no longer knew who I was. The fear of loneliness consumed me, yet beneath that fear, a spark of courage began to rise. After three years of living a life that didn’t feel like mine, I made the first bold decision of my life to part ways peacefully and with awareness.
That moment was my rebirth. Despite my lack of confidence, I chose to follow my heart. From that day forward, I began exploring every part of myself that I had long silenced. In the process, I uncovered a hidden version of me, a voice buried deep within for 29 years, waiting to be heard. Since that awakening, there has been no looking back.
Creativity and expression have always been integral parts of my soul. I am a trained singer and dancer and have performed at many events. I find joy in cooking, traveling, and immersing myself in nature. Gazing at the sky, conversing with the moon, relaxing by the sea, and wandering through landscapes brings me a peace that words can’t describe. Reading, listening to music, and spending quiet time with myself are my favorite ways to reconnect with my inner being.
I am a firm believer in the Universe, the silent, infinite power that flows through everything. It is my ultimate guide, the divine source through which my soul receives wisdom and expresses itself as intuition. Whenever my intuition speaks, I listen. I quiet my mind, take a leap of faith, and each time, the Universe meets me halfway, rewarding my trust with grace.
What inspired you to create Sacred Soul Radiance?
My definition of success was once limited to having a stable career and a comfortable life. With 15 years of experience in the IT industry as a software professional, I had been striving to move to Australia, however, that plan did not materialize. A dear friend of mine then suggested that I consider moving to Germany in 2019.
Without hesitation, I applied for a job-seeker visa and migrated to Germany at the end of December 2019, unaware of the challenges that awaited me. When those challenges arrived, they tested me deeply and, for a time, broke me completely. Yet even in that state, I found the strength to rise again and eventually secured a position at a well-known company.
Once I settled into my new home in Germany, a deep void began to surface within me. Despite achieving what I had once desired, I felt no joy or fulfillment. Everything seemed meaningless compared to the struggles I had faced. But through that pain, I gained wisdom, life itself had become my greatest teacher.
In that stillness, I began to realize how many people live in silence, carrying unseen pain and unspoken stories. This awareness stirred something profound within me and led me to question my true purpose. During meditation, as I sought guidance from the Universe, I was gently guided toward learning Reiki healing. Trusting that inner call, I embraced the practice wholeheartedly. Yet my soul continued to seek deeper understanding, which inspired me to pursue a life coaching certification from MindValley.
The journey wasn’t easy. It took time, patience, and courage to build both skill and confidence. Despite facing resistance and discouragement from family and relatives, I chose to follow my intuition and, in 2024, founded Sacred Soul Radiance, a space born from love, truth, and purpose.
Today, as a Spiritual Coach, it is my greatest honour to guide souls on their journey of healing and self-discovery. Each session, each connection, not only transforms my clients but also heals and evolves me in return. My work is not just my profession, it is my calling, my purpose, and the reflection of my own soul’s growth.
How does your approach differ from others in your field?
We, as humans, all come from the Divine Source, the Universal Consciousness, and each of us carries a spark of that sacred light within. This light is not just a symbol, it is the essence of who we are. It connects us to the infinite wisdom of the Universe. Yet, we often forget this truth. Influenced by society, shaped by expectations, and distracted by desires, we begin to doubt our own inner power and the guidance that already exists within us.
Through my teachings, I help individuals reconnect with their soul, the deepest, most authentic part of themselves that has always known the way. This is a journey inward, one that invites us to pause, reflect, and trust our intuition rather than relying only on logic or outside opinions. When we begin to listen within, we realize that the answers we’ve been searching for about love, purpose, and fulfillment have been inside us all along.
Awakening this inner power transforms everything. As we learn to follow our intuition, we break free from fear, doubt, and limitation. Our awareness expands, and we start to live in harmony with the flow of life, not from fear, but from love. This unconditional love is the true energy of our divine essence. It radiates from within us, touching not only our own lives but also those around us.
In the end, this journey is about returning to ourselves, remembering the light, wisdom, and love that have always been part of us. Every challenge, every setback, and every moment of uncertainty is simply an invitation to awaken, to remember who we truly are, and to live as the radiant, divine beings we were always meant to be.
What role do spirituality and healing play in personal growth?
After my divorce, I began breaking the rules I had once set for myself. I wanted to explore every part of who I was beyond roles, boundaries, and expectations. I failed a few times, succeeded a few times, and at other times, found myself in a neutral space where nothing seemed to matter.
By 2018, everything in my life appeared to be in place, my career, relationships, and social life were stable. Yet deep within, I felt a quiet emptiness, a longing for something I couldn’t identify. Around this time, a dear friend from Australia suggested I connect with her cousin in the USA, who was a healer. After taking healing sessions with her, I became deeply curious about spirituality and the unseen world.
I had always believed in God, but I had never truly understood how the Universe communicates or guides us. This was a completely new experience for me. Through her guidance, I learned that meditation can reveal answers from within.
In 2020, when I learned Reiki from my Guru in Bangalore, another world opened up before me. My curiosity deepened, and I immersed myself in researching, reading, and learning everything I could about spirituality from various sources. Initially, everything felt thrilling, and it still does. The unseen world, I’ve discovered, is far more beautiful and profound than the one we perceive with our physical eyes. It’s a realm where love, light, and truth flow effortlessly, reminding us that we are never separate from the Universe, only asleep to its presence within us.
Spirituality and healing expanded my awareness and connected me to higher dimensions of my soul. I came to understand that our struggles are not punishments but pathways to liberation. Every soul chooses its experiences before birth, forming sacred contracts with other souls to learn, evolve, and grow. Everything that unfolds in life is part of a divine plan, chosen by the soul for its highest growth.
This journey of learning is infinite. The deeper I go, the more I realize how vast and mysterious this ocean of wisdom truly is. It has transformed how I see myself, others, and the world around me.
I remain eternally grateful for the guidance, love, and support I’ve received along the way. As I continue to evolve, I welcome each new chapter with faith and openness, knowing that life still holds many beautiful surprises ahead.
How can someone know if they’re ready to start their journey with you?
In today’s fast-paced world, many of us have forgotten who we truly are. We keep chasing things outside of ourselves, fame, love, success, money, and possessions, hoping they will make us feel complete. For generations, humanity has been caught in this cycle, following patterns and beliefs passed down by others without ever stopping to ask if they align with our own truth.
When challenges arise, we often look for quick fixes, turning to astrologers, tarot readers, or anyone who seems to have the answers. But in doing so, we sometimes run away from the very lessons life is trying to teach us.
What if, instead, we paused for a moment and looked within?
What if we started asking ourselves:
Who am I beyond my name and the roles I play?
Am I living a life of purpose or simply going through the motions?
How often do I listen to the quiet voice of my soul?
What parts of myself have I hidden to meet others’ expectations?
When was the last time I felt truly alive, and what was I doing then?
How can I turn my pain into strength and compassion?
When my intuition speaks, do I trust it or ignore it?
What part of me must I let go of so a new, higher version can emerge?
These questions may feel uncomfortable, but that discomfort is where true awakening begins.
For those ready to begin this journey of self-discovery and healing, I welcome you with an open heart. You are not alone. Together, we walk the path toward truth, awareness, and transformation.
What is the best way for people to reach out and begin working with you?
All souls are welcome to connect with me through my website and social media channels.
My website provides a complete list of all my programs. If you have questions or need clarification before enrolling, you can book a 45-minute complimentary consultation with me via my website.
You can also stay connected with me via my social media profiles:
I look forward to connecting with you and supporting you on your journey of growth and self-discovery.
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