A reader emailed me in December of last year and subsequently got in touch with me on WhatsApp. I would love to share his beautifully crafted messages with readers.
Vanakkam Aiyya, I hope this message finds you well and in peace. I first discovered your blog, Siddha Heart Beat, in 2018, at the dawn of my seeking journey. It quickly became a trusted companion, and I recently found myself drawn back to it while exploring the possibility of a Nadi reading. This led me to immerse myself once again in your writings, which have always felt like a guiding light.
I felt a sincere urge to reach out and express how deeply your posts have resonated with me. The compassion and dedication that flow through your words are truly inspiring. Your gift for weaving personal experience with the greater, divine narrative of the Siddha path is remarkable. It elevates your blog from a mere chronicle to a precious resource—one that helps seekers like me find clarity and connection in our own journeys. Reading your work has often felt like discovering missing pieces of a puzzle, providing context I hadn’t realized I was longing for.
I also wanted to especially thank you for your sincerity. In a world where spiritual guidance can sometimes feel distant, your writing remains genuine and accessible. You are not merely sharing knowledge—you are nurturing a community, illuminating the path for your readers with a rare and generous spirit.
Please know that your work makes a tangible difference. It offers clarity, fosters a deep sense of connection, and helps keep the Siddha Parambara and its sacred stories alive.
On this auspicious day of Deepam, I wish for you and your loved ones a celebration filled with divine light and grace. May the radiant flame of Annamalaiyar and Unnamulaiamman illuminate your path with increased wisdom, joy, and the boundless blessings of the Siddhas. Thank you for everything you do.
His mail came at a time when, as usual, I was contemplating stopping writing again. I thanked him, saying, "Tqvm for your beautiful email. It came in a timely manner as an assurance for me to continue writing."
He replied, "It was truly a fantastic decision, and it will be helpful for beginner seekers like me, Aiyya."
I have just read your article, Aiyya. Love the way you slotted in the story of Saint Ramanuja, who, defying his guru, Gosthipurna, to share a secret mantra, teaches us, really shows his compassionate action for universal good is a higher duty than blind obedience. By publicly proclaiming the mantra for all to hear, he demonstrated that true spirituality isn't about hoarding sacred knowledge for personal salvation, but about selflessly working for the liberation of others, regardless of their status. Finally, you are doing it for the liberation of others. Thanks, Aiyya.
My heart is full of gratitude for your call today. In the simple, kind act of reaching out just to talk, you offered the profound gifts of presence and true connection. It served as a gentle yet powerful reminder of the path and the grace that flows through your support. Thank you for calling me, Aiyya. I truly appreciate it.
Vanakkam Aiyya, Reading your above article was a genuinely illuminating experience. Your writing possesses a rare clarity that makes profound spiritual concepts feel both accessible and deeply meaningful. The way you wove together the structural wisdom of the 96 tattvas with the ultimate goal of spiritual return was masterful.
Your concluding insight—that Siddha Anatomy is not merely a list of parts, but a sacred map and a spiritual blueprint for the soul's ascent—resonated perfectly. It elegantly captured the entire essence of the piece, leaving me with a sense of understanding and wonder. Thank you for sharing this valuable knowledge with such grace and authority. Sivaayanama.
I must also express my deep appreciation for the title of your above work: "Trying to Figure Out the Tattvas." Its humility and honesty are what drew me in. It doesn't claim to have all the answers but invites the reader into a shared space of exploration. It perfectly names the first, crucial step on this path. Because of your work, I can now sincerely say: I, too, am ‘trying’ to learn the tattvas.
I told him that he should write too. Many had previously come by after reading this blog. Many have made their way to Kallar Ashram too after learning about Tavayogi. I am glad that I had a part and role to play in the lives of others in a small way. Just as many had shown me the way and guided me, I guess I, too, have returned the favor by being a light to others. As AR Rahman often says, all the credit goes to the Lord; it is all his doing.