After reading the Nadi 46 times I thought I would not have another reading. The last one was on 15.2.2013. I was in for a surprise though. Today Nadi Guru Ramesh called me in and Agathiyar had a reading for me. Agathiyar graciously mentioned about my recent pilgrimage to Kallar (11.10.13 till 15.10.13), spoke about Tavayogi Thangarasan Adigal (who he mentions as Thaai Veedu), casually mentions Jnana Jyothi Amma's visit to Malaysia and the Annadhanam at Tiruvannamalai, and about me receiving his patharatchai or footwear and vaasikol or staff. Most surprising was Agathiyar mentions about he opening his eyes to bless all those present during the Puradasi 31st Purnima prayers (coinciding with 17.10.2013)!
The first time I heard Tavayogi's name mentioned was in 2002 when I went for my first Kaandha Nadi reading. Nadi Guru Sentikumar from Avinashi was in Malaysia then. But Tavayogi was not mentioned in the Nadi, although Agathiyar casually mentioned that I shall meet my guru (in the Gnana Kaadham). But I received a leaflet from Sentilkumar after the reading. It mentioned a Thaai Veedu Thangarasan wanting to build a temple for Agathiyar and an Ashram at Kallar.
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| The above mentioned leaflet |
Tavayogi was a disciple of Chitramuthu Adigal of Panaikulam. Since he served Chitramuthu Adigal he had Thaai Veedu affixed to his name then.
"Thus in 1958 he (Chitramuthu Adigal) established the Aathma Shanti Nilayam in the village of Al(h)agan Kulam in Ramanad District. Swami's service towards Hinduism since then is legendary. The Aathma Shanti Nilayam in India too saw rapid development. Several buildings were added to accommodate the ever-increasing number of devotees who visit Swami regularly. The provision of Annadhanam to all who came regardless of class or creed remains an important Thondu there. In time the Aathma Shanti Nilayam has become the Thaaiveedu - the Refuge for All."
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| Agathiyar opens his eyes |
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| Truly a miracle to behold |
This miracle where Agathiyar opens his eye took place during the libation ritual for Agathiyar. After the prayers were over, my daughter ran down from upstairs and without saying a word showed me her hand-phone. She had captured this miracle on film! I believe Agathiyar came for Jnana Jyothi Amma who traveled all the way from the USA to Kallar and to Malaysia just to be with Agathiyar. Bala Chandran, Suren, and my family too had an opportunity to witness this miracle.
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| Conducting the Homam |
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| Jnana Jyothi Amma performing the Abhisegam |
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| Agathiyar all dressed up and looking majestic, ready to bless all |
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| The Paatharatchai and Vaasikol gifted to us, made from the Stala Vriksham at Kallar, a Nuna Tree (Morinda citrifolia or Indian mulberry). |
Here is a portion of the nadi reading, read by Nadi Guru Ramesh.
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| Nadi Guru Ramesh with the nadi |
