Science is uncovering many wonders and mysteries of the world and beyond. We look to science to explain and prove many things already in existence, wanting to understand how things work or function. So too is science keen to decipher and decode the many miracles and magic that some Siddhas, masters, gurus, and Holy men have been known to perform. A psychologist came looking for me at a temple celebration after reading this blog to know if my conversations with Agathiyar were mere hallucinations and the game the mind played. Many things that we believe and hold dear too are still unfathomed and not understood. Agathiyar is said to have sat in Tavam or meditation in the way past for some 12 long years at the bottom of the sea. In present times Isakhi Siddhar vanished into a hole in a crack on the wall at a run-down Siva Temple in Tiruvannamalai. Yogi Ramsuratkumar was engrossed in watching the beauty of some seven moons in Tiruvannamalai too. I personally stepped into what I believe was a different space and time at Palani on my first visit in 2003 as when I visited Bhogar's Sannadhi later in 2005 and 2016 it was a pretty roll-of-the-mill thing. When we were doubting if the space at the newly built Yaga Kudam or the place built to conduct the Yagam at the Mayuranathar temple in Dengkil would accommodate the 108 oil lamps we were to light up later, we were amazed and delighted to see the next day a much spacious space. It is as if watching Marvel Studio's "Doctor Strange" movie.
If modern-day gurus pass on powers and magical gifts, initiate and activate dormant energies within to awake and travel in passing in seekers and the general public alike, Agathiyar had us work for it and work towards it, for only then shall we appreciate and cherish the fruits of our efforts. Tavayogi told me that a guru shall test his student for some 12 years before parting with his knowledge. If upon stepping into Yoga, one immediately is eager to know about the Kundalini, Tavayogi only spoke about it after 11 years. One has to prepare his body to be able to withstand its awakening and later be able to manage it. I am struggling to manage this force well after it was activated with the practice of the Yoga techniques given by Tavayogi in 2007. The struggle is all shared on the pages of this blog.
This blog has served many in their quest to come closer to Agathiyar I believe when readers and friends share their thoughts and experiences with me later. I have often shared their notes on this blog too. Going through my phone on December 24 to uninstall less used apps, I saw a Missed Call from a friend and reader that he had made on 26 August. When I called him up he told me that he had never made a call on this app. We were both equally surprised. We figured out that we were to have that conversation. After an hour and 5 minutes of quality time on the phone, he messaged me last night the following that brought tears to my eyes. Here was a true soul eager to meet Agastya Muni.
For some years I have been following the path shown by Agastya Rishi, My journey during this time has been strewn with expectations, joy, sadness, confusion, dreams, encounters with evolved souls, and nadi readings both general readings and personal. Not to forget my own talks with Agathiar ji....my personal space with HIM.
During a call with Shan Sir (my friend, my guide) which happened after a long time just yday I did discuss with him what I was going through recently and how I felt burdened at times with various pujas ...I think I needed his nod just to tell me that what I was thinking was not wrong.
To summarize let me put it as
a) When with Agathiar ji there is no need to fear. Fear and Guru are not compatible. They just do not go together. Choose one of them.
b) Do not be burdened with the externals...look forward and immerse in those moments of solitude with HIM....which happen at the drop of the hat...anywhere any time.
c ) Can u hear His name always coming from somewhere within.
d) Don't carry the guilt of your karmas or matter of fact any guilt once you and HE have decided to go along. Leave it to HIM. He will handle you better than what you will be able to do for yourself.
e) For once be free and just go with the flow...
"Let it be." Tomorrow is not in our hands, but yes... we must keep walking, working, striving ...the efforts must not stop. Father is watching...hearing..listening. Remember you do not have bad karma...if you did you would be alone..not with HIM. He would not be holding you.
Thanks, Shan Sir, ...thanks a ton ... a hrs call is a long talk...it came when needed most.