For much of my life, I have been guided by the Nadi beginning in 2002. I recovered the following post from the now-deleted website http://www.indianheartbeat.fws1.com/ today.
The Nadi
Since 2002 and the present day (20th January 2010) I have seen the nadi thirty four times. What was the necessity to see the nadi so many times, you might wonder?
The nadi for me has been:
- a guide to fulfill a mission;
- has advice from the sidhas who have trod the path, seeking the truth;
- reveals the past karma and narrates ways to remove/ reduce them;
- forewarns against creating more karma;
- has been a good tool for motivation;
- is a means of communications from the sidhas.
Anyone venturing to know the nadi would have to read three chapters or kaadam for a start: The general or Pothu Kaandam,The Santhi Parikaara Kaandam and The Teecha Kaandam.
The general chapter describes the thumbprint of the individual that is taken to help locate the nadi. It describes the planetary positions at the time of birth. It speaks of the individual’s parents, property, siblings, living conditions, education, occupation, life partner and children very briefly. It reveals the name of the individual, parents and partner, if married. It reveals the life of the individual and what was in store for him or her. It mentions the occupation and its nature, and one's earnings. It mentions problems encountered, enemies and disappointments that one faced, if any. It reveals the karmas committed in the past life and the planetary positions. One is asked to performed rituals (agamas and parikarams) to cleanse one’s karma after which with the sidhas blessing all difficulties should vanish. Journeys too would be predicted for some.
The Santhi Parikaara Kaandam reveals the past birth. If one had ill-treated devotees, the poor and the underprivileged then he or she would have to take rebirth, regret for his wrongdoings and take measures to remedy the sufferings that had been inflicted on others in the past life. The only way out is to repay by doing prayers and charity in this birth. By doing so one gains the blessings of the sidhas. To lessen the difficulties, disappointments and enemites, one would be requested to perform rituals (agamas) according to one’s religion or faith.
The Teecha Kaandam explains difficulties and expenditures that arise in the present life and their respective penance (parikaram) which includes prayers.
The Gnana Kaadam is optional. It is for those who want to know where they are heading, - spiritually. It would state whom to pray to.
I came to know much about life and how to live it in a fruitful manner from the nadi. Below is the blessings that one receives as a result of following the dictates of the sidhas.
The sidhas give the following advice and assurance to their disciples:
On Karma:
Birth is a result of past karma. If karma (both good and bad) is erased there is no reason to take birth again. Confusion is a result of past karmas and it does not make advancement in spiritual practices possible. Perform tapas and penances to cut this circle of birth. Cleanse all karma through prayers. The disciple’s karma shall be cleansed by prayers. The karma shall be burnt away by the fire of meditation. The disciple needs to live his life distinguishing between the good and bad karma. Good and bad shall come the way of the disciple as a result of links with the past birth.
On The Guru:
God is father, mother and guru to the disciple. Advancement in spirituality comes with the aid of a guru. With the blessings and grace of saints, sages, gnanis, sidhas, and mahans the disciple shall be protected from harm. The disciple shall receive guidance, teecha and blessings from the gurus. Good shall come to the disciple from the blessing from the guru’s teecha. The guru shall bless the disciple. The guru opens up the mind of the disciple. The mysteries and secrets of the body, soul and world shall be revealed through the guru. The time will come when this transmission takes place. Fulfill the responsibilities towards the guru without a second thought; full heartedly and without mistake. Gain merits by visiting gurus and places of worship. Chose the right guru who shall lead you further on. Chant the name of the guru daily. If that is not possible, allocate a day in the week in prayer for the guru. Gurus come around so that the disciple shall know the truth. The truth shall be revealed through gurus.
On Pilgrimages:
Go on a pilgrimage to India that changes one’s perception of god. Go on a pilgrimage to India to know and learn more about the sidhas. Visit Tiruvannamalai. Stay at Agathiyar Vanam in Kallaru with Tavayogi Thangarasan Adigal for a few days. Visit Tavathiru Rengaraja Desigar at Ongkaara Kudil in Turaiyore. Visit Palani and Bhogar’s Samadhi. Visit Sage Agathiyar’s temple at Agastiyampalli in Vedharanyam. Visit the sidhas caves in Courtallam, Pothigai and Sathuragiri. The sidhas shall accompany the disciple on their pilgrimages. The sidhas shall receive the disciple at these shrines, caves and samadhis with open arms. The sidhas await upon the arrival of their disciples.
On Yoga:
Practice Thega Sudhi, and breathing techniques (pranayama). Preferably, these practices should be enhanced through a guru. Practice meditation daily. The disciple shall gain full concentration. The disciple needs to just concentrate on his meditation while the sidhas shall take care of the disciple’s other needs. To enable advancement in the disciple’s practices and meditation, sit on a seat made of wood during meditation. Place a white cloth above it. Meditate for twelve minutes daily with eyes shut and the sight focused between the brows as you chant the sidha’s names. The thinking ability shall improve by doing this practice. The temper shall be gone. The disciple shall receive great benefits. The health shall improve. The body shall become robust. The disciple shall gain the blessings of sidhas, and elders who have attained tavam and sidhis. To progress further in the spiritual endeavors, meditate sitting on the tharpai grass. The disciple shall gain clarity. The disciple shall see changes in himself during these stages of meditation and prayer. The disciple shall attain through this meditation, knowledge and speech attributes and others benefits. All efforts and practices shall not be in vain. The disciple shall achieve the highest meditation through the Sidha Margam.
On The Nadi:
The sidhas give instructions through the nadi. It is a means of communication between the sidha and the disciple. All those who come in search of the nadi, have the blessings of sidhas, the 18 sidhas, gnanis and rishis, Sage Agathiyar, all Devas, Lord Brahma, Lord Vishnu, Lord Siva and also the Sabtha Rishis. Never belittle the nadi readings. It is sacred.
On Worship:
The disciple needs to help finance-building temples and other places of worship. Do prayers and breathing exercises. Pray at the abodes and dwellings of sidhas. The sidhas are happy to see the disciple pray to them daily. The sidhas shall accept the disciples pilgrimage and prayers. Happiness shall prevail through daily prayers to sidhas. The disciple needs to be steady in his or her mission even when confronted with people who shall shake their faith. Do not give heed to their words but carry on the prayers. There is much good in prayers. Do research, practices, prayers, and rituals to the utmost satisfaction without any error. All the disciple’s problems shall be relieved step by step through prayers. Recite the Maha Mantra – ARUTPERUNJHOTI. Besides the mantra ARUTPERUNJHOTI, let the names of the sidhas be the maha mantra for the disciple. Repeat it daily. The disciple shall get the blessings of gurus and the wise. Chant lord Murugan’s name for it is LIGHT. Bliss and joy is acquired by saying the lord’s name. Continue saying it. The sidhas too are in the form of light in this world. Continue prayers. Light up the home. Pray to LIGHT. The disciple shall see changes. Appease the planets. Perform prayers at temples. Garland the gods for then they shall be pleased. The disciple shall spread the sidhas teachings through prayers and service. Stay on this path. Stick to what he or she is doing currently. Continue consistently with the spiritual practices that the disciple currently does. Do not get distracted. Do not give up on prayers. Worship sidhas and attained much.
On Sidha Margam:
Siddha Margam is THE path. Live your life as the sidhas do. The disciple shall live like Sivam too. Miracles would take place. Miracles and visions shall take place at the abodes, caves and samadhis of sidhas. The sidhas shall give visions and conduct miracles JUST for their disciples. The sidhas shall appear to the disciple. The sidhas shall perform miracles. The disciple shall live like a sidha in this world. God shall live in the disciple. The disciple becomes a true friend and is highly regarded by the sidhas. The sidhas shall love the disciple as much as the disciple loves them. The sidhas shall tests the loyalty of their disciples. Family members and others shall benefit from the disciple's association with the sidhas. The family and others too shall have the blessings of sidhas. The sidhas shall grace their presence in the disciples home. The sidhas are greatly moved by the devotion of the disciples. Never miss the worship of sidhas at home. Invite sidhas to the home. Make them a part of the family too. Then great saints shall live with the disciple. The sidhas are established in the home of disciples. When the sidhas live with the disciple, he or she has no need to spend his life at an ashram. Sidhas and yogis shall visit the disciple’s home. The sidhas shall care for the disciple and his family. The sidhas shall not let down the disciples. When confronted with danger call out to the sidhas and they shall protect. The disciple needs to establish himself firmly in the path of the sidhas. The disciple shall witness miracles happen everyday. Let gods name flow through the breath of the disciple. The disciple shall become one with the sidhas. The sidhas shall show the disciple the path. Sidhas shall live in the disciple. Admire the sages and decorate the sidhas in the hearts eye. The sidhas too shall decorate the disciple similarly. The sidhas shall witness the disciple do tavam and prayers. Let the thoughts revolve around the sidhas. Be faithful to this path.The disciple’s aspirations shall be realised. The disciple’s asking shall be granted. The sidhas shall provide the disciple the knowledge to spell away ignorance. The sidhas shall be present in the disciple’s thoughts, word, and deed. The disciple shall realise joy and bliss each day. Let the thoughts be centered on sidhas day and night. Once a disciple comes to this margam, others around him too shall follow the disciple on this path. The disciple shall attain a sweet voice, youth, and clarity of thought through prayers to sidhas. Follow the advice and guidance of sidhas. The sidhas shall send their messengers to deliver their word to their disciples. Follow the path of sidhas and all the disciple’s wishes shall come true. The disciple shall see much progress come his way. All the disciple’s efforts will pay off. The disciple shall realised the reason for his birth. Research into the reason for taking birth. Let the sidhas show the disciple his path. The sidhas shall be a companion. Just as the parent takes care of the child, the sidhas shall take care of the disciple. Live with pride that you, a disciple of the sidhas, have chosen to follow the path of the sidhas. Receive the advice of sidhas with devotion. Spread the sidha teachings.
On Morality:
Do not worry. Do not fear. Do not be sad. Do not cry any more. Weep no more. Do good. Be joyful. Be truthful, do prayers and tavam. Be compassionate, meditate and the disciple shall see the results. The disciple shall see positive and clear changes in him. People around the disciple shall challenge and argue with him but the disciple needs to be aware and not get dragged into this discussions. Feed the poor and the animals. Help the needy. Do charity. Live a life of virtue. Do not utter harsh words as they shall take shape. Control anger as temper shall destroy all merits gained through meditation. The disciple needs only to fulfill his responsibilities towards the family and nation on a part time basis. Be pure at heart and the disciple shall be at peace and happy. When the disciple is truthfull, he shall face challenges. In those circumstances do nothing, and the disciple shall see bliss. Take things one step at a time.
On Food:
Take natural foods. Take food devoid of salt, sweetness, sour and pungent. Consume pure food. When meditating excessive heat would arise in the body of the disciple. Since heat shall increase hence there is a need to take only satvic foods to counter the heat. The disciple’s body shall generate heat due to yogic practises. Counter the heat by taking cooling stuffs.