When Agathiyar asks us to move on to new frontiers leaving behind Puja and Dharma hence bringing closure to the two Whatsapp groups, Agathiyar Vanam Malaysia (AVM) and Amudha Surabhi (AS) respectively, we did as told. He asks us to revisit the Yoga asanas and pranayama techniques that were taught to us by Tavayogi, momentarily; before both Agathiyar and Ramalinga Adigal came to guide us further on certain techniques to quieten the mind and bring us to Pratyahara.
Having us come to his path, Agathiyar through the gurus, and his Nadi, prepared us to sow his seed. Having us lead a life of ethics and integrity, and to be aware of our behavior and conduct; moving on to the next anga that of adopting self-discipline and observing spiritual thoughts and practice, he brought us to engage in Dharma and its acts of feeding the hungry and building compassion within. Then when he was pleased with us in carrying out the Puja and Dharma, he told us that it was time to move on and not to hold on to these tools. These were necessary only to bring us to Gnanam, Agathiyar told us. He added that others will come to continue these tasks and deeds. The timing for the exit was so perfect. First, he places me under quarantine, to remain at home, then the whole nation came under lockdown, paving the way for many of us to conduct Puja in our own homes during this duration.
True to his words, my niece who came to the worship of Agathiyar asked me where to purchase the Homa Kundam and asks about the process of lighting the sacrificial fire. I gave her my Homa Kundam and all of the kit necessary to start a fire. I am happy that someone is carrying on the ritual. Similarly, when we had to stop the charity programs that included giving groceries and cooked food to the householders who were below the poverty line at several flats, due to the partial lockdown enforced by the authorities, as a result of Covid-19, we decided to discontinue it all together after the lockdown was lifted. These few families came to our notice after a devotee stopped her aid to them. She was originally told to carry out the remedies given by Agathiyar in India. When she went back to him telling him that it was not feasible for her to go over to India then, Agathiyar gave her an alternative parikaram or solution. He asks her to feed 8 families for 8 Amavasai days. Scouting around she decided to start this act of charity to these families in these flats. When she stopped we picked up from where she left. Yesterday another noble soul volunteered to carry on this noble act after I told him that we are stopping it and moving on as Agathiyar had commanded. It is amazing how Agathiyar deals the cards. These few unfortunate families will never go hungry. I suppose they are Agathiyar's favorite children.
When we stepped into the 3rd and 4th limb of yoga, Asanas, and Pranayama, this prepared us for the second half of the journey, which was a journey looking within in Pratyahara and Dharana giving us the method or practice of observing the breath and silent repetition or japa on the Diksha mantra that hopefully shall lead us into meditation or Dhyana.
True to his words, my niece who came to the worship of Agathiyar asked me where to purchase the Homa Kundam and asks about the process of lighting the sacrificial fire. I gave her my Homa Kundam and all of the kit necessary to start a fire. I am happy that someone is carrying on the ritual. Similarly, when we had to stop the charity programs that included giving groceries and cooked food to the householders who were below the poverty line at several flats, due to the partial lockdown enforced by the authorities, as a result of Covid-19, we decided to discontinue it all together after the lockdown was lifted. These few families came to our notice after a devotee stopped her aid to them. She was originally told to carry out the remedies given by Agathiyar in India. When she went back to him telling him that it was not feasible for her to go over to India then, Agathiyar gave her an alternative parikaram or solution. He asks her to feed 8 families for 8 Amavasai days. Scouting around she decided to start this act of charity to these families in these flats. When she stopped we picked up from where she left. Yesterday another noble soul volunteered to carry on this noble act after I told him that we are stopping it and moving on as Agathiyar had commanded. It is amazing how Agathiyar deals the cards. These few unfortunate families will never go hungry. I suppose they are Agathiyar's favorite children.
When we stepped into the 3rd and 4th limb of yoga, Asanas, and Pranayama, this prepared us for the second half of the journey, which was a journey looking within in Pratyahara and Dharana giving us the method or practice of observing the breath and silent repetition or japa on the Diksha mantra that hopefully shall lead us into meditation or Dhyana.
We were never interested in the results or fruits but paid attention to the process at each stage. That is the reason that we could move through each stage with ease as the process brought with it complete attention, concentration, and total satisfaction. If there was a need we were told to revisit the stage, as in pranayama with only select techniques and those as shown by them. Otherwise, we were whisked through each stage having fulfilled the earlier to their utmost satisfaction.
What Patanjali has described as the completion of the yogic path is what, deep down, all human beings aspire to: peace. We also might give some thought to the fact that this ultimate stage of yoga—enlightenment—can neither be bought nor possessed. It can only be experienced, the price of which is the continual devotion of the aspirant. (Source: https://www.yogajournal.com/practice/the-eight-limbs?li_source=LI&li_medium=m2m-rcw-yoga-journal)
It was just yesterday that Suren shared his observation of how people rush to know about Kundalini and Moksha but never thought for a moment to ask the means to gain the state of peace or Shanti. As Pathanjali says deep down everyone yearns for peace but the arrogance and ego in us do create havoc in wanting to maintain a stand, hold on to an opinion, and control and master others. This is what has wrapped us or shackled us for ages. We need to learn to drop the ego and return to the basics of being humble. When we are at peace we have then reached the end of the path or the way or the Dharma or attained completion of the yogic path.