Agathiyar came as a guru and meticulously lead us through the many experiences in life that would be relevant to a seeker, aspirant, or student on the path of the Siddhas. Rather than have us go after the lures of the world seeking pleasurable experiences from it, he mapped the journey and provided the much-needed experiences for us. He devised the method and the practice and had us follow them. To those who heeded, they saw much progress. To those who were still lured by the bright lights of the life they were living, he had to put his foot down finally and warn them of the consequences of wasting a rare opportunity to join the folds of the Siddhas, having come this far effortlessly.
After reaching the feet of Agathiyar all things come effortlessly. Rather than having to look for a subject to write, squeeze the brain, and looking for the right word to express the idea previously, the writing becomes effortless now. Sitting in contemplation is an ease these days. Attention to the breathing comes without effort. Peace and calm sets in immediately. Ain't this what we are all seeking in the end? All these were possible by just listening to him. The only mantra we know these days is Nandri or Thank You.
What is his aspiration for us? To become a Siddha like him. For that we need to drop our individual wants, desires, and ambitions, be it of the material world or that of religious status or spiritual in nature. Dropping the search for excessive material gains in all our ventures; dropping the desire to head groups, societies, and associations that tend to pull us further into its operations; dropping the habit of seeking every godman who comes by and awaiting his blessings; instead, he had us live a satisfied and fulfilling life; work alone on the Self; give a helping hand to those in need; have faith in the guru rather than others to uplift us to his stature. We began to see results. Breaking our dependence on the association we move within to explore the inner chambers of our heart and soul. Breaking ground in this venture we return to society to lead the others who come along, interested to know. He is then a Jeevanmukta and a guru to others. The guru's work is done if he can groom a single soul into becoming another Siddha. Hence Agathiyar, Ramalinga Adigal, Supramania Swami, and Tavyogi are trying their best to bring us out of our delusion with the world around us to see beyond it and realize the truth that is veiled heavily. Giving us the tools of Sariyai, Kriyai, Yogam, and Gnanam, they await our arrival eagerly as a fully accomplished student first and then to take on the role of a guru himself.
The day we take the stage and receive the scroll in the midst of all the Siddhas, the Rishis, and the deities is the day of joy and recognition in both our achievements and their teaching. Shall this day dawn on us all? We shall have to wait and see.
After reaching the feet of Agathiyar all things come effortlessly. Rather than having to look for a subject to write, squeeze the brain, and looking for the right word to express the idea previously, the writing becomes effortless now. Sitting in contemplation is an ease these days. Attention to the breathing comes without effort. Peace and calm sets in immediately. Ain't this what we are all seeking in the end? All these were possible by just listening to him. The only mantra we know these days is Nandri or Thank You.
What is his aspiration for us? To become a Siddha like him. For that we need to drop our individual wants, desires, and ambitions, be it of the material world or that of religious status or spiritual in nature. Dropping the search for excessive material gains in all our ventures; dropping the desire to head groups, societies, and associations that tend to pull us further into its operations; dropping the habit of seeking every godman who comes by and awaiting his blessings; instead, he had us live a satisfied and fulfilling life; work alone on the Self; give a helping hand to those in need; have faith in the guru rather than others to uplift us to his stature. We began to see results. Breaking our dependence on the association we move within to explore the inner chambers of our heart and soul. Breaking ground in this venture we return to society to lead the others who come along, interested to know. He is then a Jeevanmukta and a guru to others. The guru's work is done if he can groom a single soul into becoming another Siddha. Hence Agathiyar, Ramalinga Adigal, Supramania Swami, and Tavyogi are trying their best to bring us out of our delusion with the world around us to see beyond it and realize the truth that is veiled heavily. Giving us the tools of Sariyai, Kriyai, Yogam, and Gnanam, they await our arrival eagerly as a fully accomplished student first and then to take on the role of a guru himself.
The day we take the stage and receive the scroll in the midst of all the Siddhas, the Rishis, and the deities is the day of joy and recognition in both our achievements and their teaching. Shall this day dawn on us all? We shall have to wait and see.