With the coming of the pandemic, the Nadi readers left for their homeland, and there was a pause in the readings. But Agathiyar chose to come to us speaking through devotees during the post-pandemic era. These were the times when he showered words of wisdom or Gnana and educated us on many things. The Siddhas have proved that it is possible to transform this meaty gross body into a body of light. The body that is regarded as Asudha Deham is first turned into a pure or Sudha Deham. Agathiyar spelled out the various stages. All this is only possible with our concerted efforts in following the directives and through the grace of the divine. With commitment together with a concerted effort on our part, the blessings and grace of the divine are bestowed through Puja or prayers of the Siddhas, gurus, and masters who have attained the same. With the coming of a guru or Upagurus guiding us with Yoga Asana and Pranayama, changes both physical and subtle begin to take place within us. As Tavayogi says, our effort can only bring us to reach the Svadistana Chakra. Soon, the rest of the Chakras will be cleared by the very energy that has awakened in us. These shall bring forth an imbalance to the body and its related systems, which appear as pain and discomfort. But by the guru's grace, it soon subsides. He steps in to continue his work of transforming our body. With the descent of Jothi, the Asudha Deham is slowly purged or rid of diseases of the body or உடல் பிணி; discharges from the body or உடல் மாசு; and waste or toxins from the body or உடல் கழிவு. Along with consuming purgatives and Kaya Kalpa herbs, the body or Asudha Deham thoroughly purifies and is strengthened. A Sudha deham is then achieved, void of all physical impurities.
Then the process continues where we arrive at the Pranava Deham and finally the Oli Deham or body of Light. Agathiyar and Ramalinga Adigal point us to Yoga as a tool to bring about this transition and transformation of the Sudha Deham into a Pranava Deham. Coming to watch the breath as we go within, the breath that initially traveled far begins to tap the door at the Ajna Chakra. Soon it is stilled. With the impurities gone, and the breath stilled, the mind then settles. The door opens, and the veil that hindered and kept us away from the truth is drawn aside. Jothi Darisanam, or sighting of the Light, is seen within. The body is released from the shackles of its own limitations and begins to shine in its luminosity.
The Mantra initiation that Tavayogi gave connected me with Agathiyar. The rituals that Tavayogi showed me served to clear my homes for the arrival of the Gods and Goddesses and the Siddhas and saints. The recitation of the names of the Siddhas paved the way for them to visit us, bridging the two realms, heaven and earth. The Homam opened up a portal, bridging our plane and dimension with the realm of the Siddhas. The Yoga practice that Tavayogi gave me served to rid the body of toxins accumulated over the years, bringing a sluggish body into top form. The respiratory system was strengthened. The energy channels were activated from their sleep and rejuvenated. It cleared the way for the divine energy dormant in all of us to awaken and travel its way naturally, clearing all blockages along its way, by its own force. The intense heat or Tava Kanal that was generated as a result of regular Puja, performing rituals, conducting Homam or lighting the sacred fire, and the touch, look, or presence of the guru, and adopting the practice given during initiation and the Yogic exercises combined and initiated this movement and sustained it till the second Chakra. Henceforth, the divine and its energy took charge. Excessive discomfort and extreme and acute pain were experienced as blockages were cleared. The three Dosas went haywire. The herbs that Agathiyar recommended aided in stabilizing the 3 Doshas. It was frightening and worrying at times, but with faith in the guru and assurance given by him and knowing well that his ever-watchful eyes are watching me, I came through the ordeal well. All these were only revealed to me after having gone through the ordeal for some 2 1/2 years. Agathiyar asked me to drop all forms of Yogic practice in 2011. He started me back on the practice after 8 years in 2019. But this time around, he left it to me to figure out the parts or portions of the Asana and Pranayama practice that Tavayogi taught, which would be suitable to carry out. Besides that, he had me consume his Agathiyar Kuzhambu, a purgative, from a Siddha physician that did "wonders" in expelling the three Dosas, Kapha, Pitta, and Vata that were in excess. Mucus and phlegm were expelled from the respiratory system through the nose, throat, and mouth. Toxins from the solid organs, namely the liver, gallbladder, and pancreas, and the hollow organs that make up the GI tract were expelled through vomit. In defecating, all food residues and the excess wind were expelled. All three Dosas expelled simultaneously. Later, he gave another simple but equally effective formula to prepare by myself and drink to detoxify further. They are still working on me, trying to bring the said transformation within. I am still throwing up and discharging the three Dosas Kapha, Pitta, and Vata, and the rest of the accumulated waste and toxins, but without the need to take purgatives or other laxatives. It seems to happen on its own and at regular times now. Agathiyar says that the Kundalini has arisen in a good manner since then, and that I needed to strengthen and fortify my body further, and had the Siddha physician prepare Kaya Kalpa medicine to consume.
My intention in sharing these experiences is not to claim to be a self-made guru. These are not teachings but my experience garnished with Agathiyar's words and essence. When a thought or subject comes to mind, I immediately take note of it, for if I leave it for another moment, it leaves me for good, just as fast as it comes. I am always amazed that even the choice of words and sentences comes dictated. Later, I sit at my laptop to gather the references in support of the subject and format the piece before posting it. I rush to Agathiyar and thank him for a wonderful post. Upon publishing the post, I go back to read and reread it. It is information for me too. It is knowledge to me too. Never was there a day when I had to think hard about what to write next. Whenever someone comes around or speaks to me on the phone, or when I am engaged in a talk with my family, an interesting subject crops up that drives me to write on it further. This is how Agathiyar has been sustaining me and this blog with all these writings. He has told me numerous times to keep writing. I take it as my duty to share the experiences and the learning we go through as we walk together with Agathiyar so that it might ignite and feed the flame in others too. It is of no use to see the candle burn completely in giving light to others. It would be useful to light numerous other candles before it sheds its form instead.