NADI READING NO 32 & 33

This reading on 8 January 2009 was not recorded on a cassette but written in a notebook. Agathiyar gives specific instructions on how his statue is to be made. Agathiyar mentions that since I had intended to set up a Peedham for him, he instructs that his image should be that of Agathiyar at Agasthiyampalli in Vedharanyam. He specifies how, where and when his statue should be made and the rituals done before he goes to the Brindavan. He also says that he will be at my home before he is moved to Ipoh. He instructs me to accept donations from devotees towards the cost of making his statue and building his Peedham. He promises that he shall fulfill the prayers of devotees who seek him out for assistance. All they need to do was to light up a lamp.

In the reading on 27 August 2009, Agathiyar appreciates the many ways that his path was being spread to the masses. Agathiyar has lots of advice for me too among them he talks about anger management. After setting me on a path of performing Aram, he now introduces Tavam.

NADI READING NO 31

Beginning from this 31st reading on 8 December 2008, Agathiyar starts to mention about his temple, something he told me in my very first reading on 14 December 2002. Agathiyar had ask that I build a temple for him. Sivabalan who had brought Nadi Nool Aasan Sentilkumar from India, asked me to try and fulfill Agathiyar's wish for he told me Agathiyar had mentioned the same in almost 50 previous Nadi readings, but no one took up the task. I set my mind on doing it. But it was not feasible to build a new temple in Malaysia. I thought I should ask the management of existing temples if I could at least build a shrine for Agathiyar in their premises. But that too was of no avail. When Supramania Swami sent word of building a temple for Lord Murugan at Thiruvannamalai through my nephew, I started the ball rolling. But that too was not to be when a Siddha stopped Swami from continuing. I thought I had fulfilled my role in assisting in building a temple. In this reading Agathiyar mentions that he had already received Sundara Arumugam's consent to install him at the yet to be built Jegathguru Sri Raghavendra Mritiga Brindavanam in Ipoh.(The Brindavanam has since then been built and inaugurated)

NADI READING NO 29 & 30

Agathiyar revealed a Nadi reading on 19 August 2008, which I am not able to share in full as yet.

Agathiyar on 30 September 2008, provides an extensive discourse on control of the mind and breath.

NADI READING NO 28

Photo from the net

Agathiyar reminds me whatever happens never give up the puja or prayers in this reading on 12 July 2008.

NADI READING NO 27

Patanjali. Sketch by Saravanan Palanisamy. Source: http://arulgnanajyothi.blogspot.com/2015/04/patanjali-munivar.html

If Tavayogi Thangarasan Adigal had given us a treasure in the form of yogic practises earlier, Patanjali surprises me by guiding me with the food that I should take to counter the excessive heat that is generated due to these practises on 18 May 2008. He sets my diet right. He asked that I spread the fame of the Siddhas, something that Tavayogi had been asking me to do all this while. He adds that these prayers, rituals and practises are done for the well being of others too. I am very grateful to Nadi Nool Aasan Ramesh for the poor soul could hardly speak that day but went ahead to provide the reading.

NADI READING NO 26

Tavayogi Thangarasan Adigal was in town. My nephew and I schemed to get Tavayogi to teach us some Yogic practises. Tavayogi had a very tight schedule then but agreed to spend a night at my nephews invitation at his home. That night we got him to agree to teach us asanas and pranayama exercises the next morning. We sent the word around to a small group of family members and close friends. It was a beautiful session where we had hands on practise from the Guru himself. I treasured his teaching. We video taped the whole episode. Agathiyar in the Nadi reading on 25 April 2008 tells me what I received from Tavayogi is to be treasured.

Agathiyar speaks about the the Chitra Pournami prayers at Agathiyar Vanam. He asked me to continue with the prayers.

NADI READING NO 25

Painting by Saravanan Palanisamy for Siththan Arul

Agathiyar speaks about the greatness of his Siddha path and its Gurus on 8 March 2008.

NADI READING NO 24

Agathiyar at the Karpaga Vinayagar Temple, Brickfields

When Nadi Nool Aasan Ramesh called me for a reading on 29 January 2008, I could not find a parking spot close to his premises. Finally I found one in front of the Karpaga Vinayagar Alayam in Brickfields. As I stood in front of the temple, I thought I should buy a garland to garland Agathiyar who was in the form of a bronze statue at this temple. When I sat before Ramesh for the reading, Agathiyar surprises me by mentioning that I had garlanded him moments ago!

Agathiyar spoke about the Jayanthi and Guru Puja that we held at Agathiyar Vanam in Malaysia on 27 December 2007. He blessed all the devotees who had gathered for the prayers.

NADI READING NO 23

Painting by Saravanan Palanisamy for Siththan Arul

This day on 27 December 2007 was Agathiyar's Jayanthi and Guru Puja. Tavayogi Thangarasan Adigal celebrates this 2 day festival at his ashram at Kallar annually. He performs the Yagam at 2 in the afternoon. I too perform a homam, a smaller version of the Yagam, at Agathiyar Vanam in Malaysia at the exact time to coincide with the Yagam at Kallar. That would mean I start the Homam at 4.30 pm Malaysian Standard time taking into consideration the time difference of 2 1/2 hours between India and Malaysia. But for some reason I sent out e-mails and invitations to family and friends informing them that the puja will start at 5 pm. I did not realize this mistake until a few days before the event. I decided to go ahead as informed since it would be a huge task informing the devotees of the change in time to 4.30 pm. To my surprise, just before noon I received a call from Nadi Nool Aasan Ramesh to come over for a reading. Agathiyar reveals the exact time of prayer to commemorate his Jayanthi and Guru Puja. It was to be held at 5 pm! I was astonished and amazed.

I called Tavayogi after the puja to enquire how it went on. Tavayogi briefed me and added that the Yagam was delayed. It started at 2.30 pm. That meant it coincided with Agathiyar's timing too! I was astonished and amazed again.

Agathiyar also said that the financial aid sent to Kallar ashram is put to good use.

NADI READING NO 22

Original Thannirmalai Temple at Penang. Photo from http://thanneermalai-penang.blogspot.com

In the Nadi reading on 23 November 2007, Agathiyar asked that I perform puja for Siddhas and deities at several temples to counter the negative effects as a result of the planetary position of certain planets at this period of time.

NADI READING NO 21

Sketch by Saravanan Palanisamy

In this reading on 13 October 2007, Agathiyar delivers his Gnana Nool as mentioned in the earlier reading. After introducing Bakthi or devotion and slowly introducing Dhynam or meditation, he brings us now to Jhothi Vazhipaadu or the worship of Light. It is not that we drop the earlier but it compliments the other. He reveals that Erai and the Siddhas are in the form of Light. He ask me to switch to an earthen lamp, light it and worship the light. He asked to continue chanting the Maha Mantra.

He speaks about man's evolution to a Divine state or a Deivam.

NADI READING NO 20

Sculpture of Thirumular. Photo courtesy of http://www.himalayanacademy.com

Thirumular blesses me with another reading on 23 September 2007. He speaks about bakthi or devotion and puja or prayers. He states that the Siddhas Naamam or names are the Maha Manthiram and encourages me to continue chanting them. He adds that there is benefits in prayers. He cautions me to tread life carefully least my actions should create more karma. Thirumular also mentions the miracle that took place at our home where Supramania Swami blessed us with his presence in a suksma form or mystical and mysterious way. He states his Thirumanthiram as Guru Nool and Agathiyar Nigandu as Gnana Nool. 

NADI READING NO 19

Supramania Swami of Thiruvannamalai. Photo courtesy of Jnana Jyothiamma

Tavayogi Thangarasan Adigal. Photo courtesy of ShivaRam

Tavayogi's Andamum Pindamum

Agathiyar speaks about both my gurus and mentions Tavayogi's book Andamum Pindamum on 24 July 2007. Agathiyar mentions an amazing miracle that took place at Agathiyar Vanam. Usually the aroma of various abhisegam lingers on at our home. But on that day as my wife and I sat in the living room after our evening prayers to our surprise there was the strong smell of tobacco in the air. Immediately I asked myself if Supramania Swami was present at our home, knowing pretty well that Supramania Swami had gone into samadhi earlier on 7 February 2007. My wife too turned to me to mention about the aroma in the air. Almost immediately my hand phone rang but stopped after a few seconds. Their was a missed call. Supramania Swami's number appeared on the phone! I knew that after his demise that number was not in use. I was figuring and carried the thought with me as to how this was possible for the next few days. Finally I decided to call the number. A man answered. I asked if he had called me in Malaysia. He replied he did not make any calls to Malaysia. When I asked for his location, he told me it was Coimbatore. I asked about both my gurus but he did not seem to know them.

After a couple of days I related this incident to my nephew over the phone. He knew Supramania Swami too. As I hung up the phone, there was a missed call. It was the same number, that of Supramania Swami again. I was spellbound. I called Supramania Swami's son Ramajayam immediately for confirmation if the number was terminated. He told me that indeed the number was not in use anymore. I explained to him what had transpired back home.

Agathiyar confirms this miracle in this Nadi reading. Supramania Swami came back from his samadhi to make his presence known at our home that day.

NADI READING NO 18

Kallar Ashram

Agathiyar speaks about puja on 12 June 2007.

NADI READING NO 17

Sketch of Thirumular and episodes from his life by Saravanan Palanisamy

I was surprised with a reading by Thirumular on 8 May 2007. He speaks about the benefits of puja or prayers too.

NADI READING NO 16

Newspaper coverage of the 1st World Conference of Siddha Philosophy

Kagapusandar blesses me again with a reading on 23 April 2007. He speaks about the greatness of the Siddha Margam and the upcoming 1st World Conference of Siddha Philosophy to be held in Malaysia.

NADI READING NO 15

My mother praying to Agathiyar that her son should lose his temper

Bhrigu Maharishi blesses me with another reading on 10 March 2007. Bhrigu graciously leads me further on meditation. He introduces the Arutperunjhoti Maha Mantra. He cautions me about anger. This was interesting for I am an angry person. My mother used to pray for all her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren's health and well being. When she knew I was praying to Agathiyar and knew that I would not listen to anyone but Agathiyar, she prayed to Agathiyar asking him to do something about my anger.  In this reading Agathiyar conveys the message through Bhrigu.

Speaking on puja, Bhirigu Maharishi reveals that karma shall be burnt through performing puja.

NADI READING NO 14

Tavayogi with his disciples

On 4 March 2007, Agathiyar speaks about the puja as usual and begins to introduce meditation to me.

NADI READING NO 13

Kallar Ashram

Kagapusandar blesses the family on 24 February 2007. He speaks about the Gurus blessings too.

NADI READING NO 12

Agathiyar blesses me to write about the Siddhas in the Nadi reading on 17 February 2007, something Tavayogi Thangarasan Adigal had asked of me some time back. As I accompanied Tavayogi on his spiritual tours while in Malaysia, once he turned around and told me to speak about the Siddhas to others. I humbly turned down his request as I was pretty new to this path and not knowledgeable.

Tavayogi purposely forced me into a corner later where I could not escape but bow to his request. He was invited to an opening of his branch Agathiyar Gnana Peedham at Banting and he asked me along. I tagged along with 2 of my nephews. After the welcoming speech by the founder of the branch Peedham, Tavayogi took the stand to address the devotees. Just before he closed his speech, he told all those assembled that I shall speak about the Siddhas. I was taken by surprised. I indicated to him that I do not want to address those gathered. But all eyes were on me including Tavayogi's. Thinking that it was a futile attempt to refuse, I dragged myself to say a few words. Not knowing what to say I spoke about the greatness of Tavayogi, while figuring a way out of this tight situation. Surprisingly my brain that usually falls asleep lighted up that moment! I had a brilliant idea to escape from talking further. I began to sing the Arutperunjhoti mantra. Immediately all those gathered followed suite. I cunningly escaped from having to speak further.

During another moment Tavayogi asked that I translate his books into English. I had to turn down his request for I was incompetent to undertake such a massive and mammoth task.

Continuing with the Nadi reading, Agathiyar as usual speaks about the Puja. He confides with me that my Gurus are with me.

NADI READING NO 11

Supramania Swami in 2005

Swami's son Ramajayam (left) accompanies Suren at Supramania Swami's samadhi, on his visit to India.  

Supramania Swami's wife accompanies Jnana Jyothiamma at Swami's samadhi.

Jnana Jyothiamma spearheads a massive annadhanam to remember Supramania Swami and to fulfil his last wish.

Supramania Swami with his guru Yogi ramsuratkumar in a digitally edited photo

We received news of Supramania Swami's demise a day after he passed away on 7 February 2007. The following Saturday, 10 February 2007, as I sat with Nadi Nool Aasan Ramesh to listen to the Nadi, Agathiyar surprises me when he speaks about Supramania Swami going into samadhi at Thiruvannamalai. He tells me that I had picked a responsible Guru. He assures me that Supramania Swami has been laid to rest at an auspicious place, relieving me of my sadness that Swami's last wish was not adhered to. When I was with Swami at his kudil, he indicated his wish to go into samadhi at his kudil. But on the day of his demise, another swami whom Supramania Swami's son Ramajayam was serving as a driver sent 20 of his disciples to undertake the task of placing Supramania Swami in his samadhi along the Girivalam path. I was sad that the subsequent events after his demise happened against his wish. But Agathiyar assured me that it was all done perfectly right. I realized then that whatever even the Gurus might prefer, Erai would have another agenda for them. Supramania Swami told me that he would go into samadhi when he was 76 years of age. To our amazement he had written the date of his samadhi much earlier in his diary which came to light after his passing away.

Agathiyar then passes the responsibility of further nurturing me to Tavayogi Thangarasan Adigal. Agathiyar extols the greatness and benefits of Puja and prayers. He mentions his extreme happiness with the kuttu pratanai or group prayers conducted at Agathiyar Vanam.

NADI READING NO 10

Sketch by Saravanan Palanisamy for Siththan Arul

Just as Bhrigu mentioned in the last reading, Kagapusandar graced the reading on 3 February 2007. Kagapusandar mentions the benefits of puja or prayers to the Siddhas.

NADI READING NO 9

Sundara Arumugam (center) at the groundbreaking ceremony of the Jegathguru Sri Raghavendra Swamigal Mrithiga Brindavanam in Ipoh

This Nadi reading came about in an interesting way. I was having weekly Nadi readings then. Bhogar had revealed that the most compassionate Agathiyar had asked the Siddhas to bless me with a reading each week. Nadi Nool Aasan Ramesh fixed every Saturday to have this reading. But on 27 January 2007, a Saturday, I was to be in Ipoh some 200 kilometers from Kuala Lumpur for my niece's wedding. I was sad that I shall miss a reading that week. While in Ipoh I called Ramesh to inform him that I would not come in for a reading. To my surprise Ramesh tells me that he too was in Ipoh and called me over. I was excited and astonished at this turn of events. Immediately after the wedding I made my way to where Ramesh was lodging. Bhrigu Maharishi blessed me with a reading that night. He said I was in Raghavendra Swamigal's territory and that I would get his blessing through my brother in law Sundara Arumugam, a staunch devotee of the Swami. Bhrigu also directs me to Kallar to serve at the ashram for a few days. He tells me Kagapusandar will reveal the Nadi next.

I was in for a surprise back at Sundara Arumugam's home. You can imagine how a wedding house would be on the night of the wedding. But I was surprise Raghavendra Swamigal came in the midst of all the din and noise. I was blessed that day.This episode made me realize that Erai and Gurus will come even at the marketplace.

NADI READING NO 8

Wall painting at KoneriRajaPuram. Photo courtesy of http://18siddhar.blogspot.com

Just as Bhogar informed in the last reading that various Siddhas will take turns to provide a reading, Sugabramar speaks about Tavayogi Thangarasan Adigal and Supramania Swami in a reading on 20 January 2007.

THE OBEDIENT DISCIPLE

Today is Thursday and a Pradosham day too, Guru Pradosham, a day special for the Guru, as all Thursdays are. Sri Raghavan posted a beautiful piece on fb regarding Guru Namashivayar and his Guru Guhai Namashivayar, a story told to me by my Guru Supramania Swami when I met him for the very first time at Thiruvannamalai.

"His devotion and service is exemplary,

Let me test if He is matured spiritually?"

The Master called forth his disciple for the test,

And the disciple too arrived not knowing what was at best,

As the disciple came near, the Master vomited uncontrollably,

He collected all the vomit in a vessel and gave it to the disciple,

He said coolly, "Go and leave it at a place, where no feet can touch it!"

The disciple couldn't understand it at first, but later realized it was a test,

He looked at his Master with utmost love and devotion,

And in a gulp drank the spewed out potion,

The Master was awe struck at his disciple's unbelievable action,

Tears of love and respect ran down the Master's cheeks,

He hugged the disciple and blessed him for eternity,

He said, "My Dear One! The One who drank my vomit,

Just like Lord Shiva unhesitatingly drank the poison,

I confer upon you, my own realization, and,

From this instant onwards, you are your own Master!"

That was the devotion, a disciple had towards His Master,

Who did everything in his power to be of his Guru's use,

His name was Guru-nama-shivaya of Tiruvannamalai,

The disciple who happily took upon himself the Guru's ruse...

As usual we at Agathiyar Vanam will stream the Puja live today and tomorrow.

NADI READING NO 7

Agathiyar at Kuttralanathar Temple where he performed a miracle. Photo courtesy of sittargalin palli padai alayangal

The altar at Bhogar's samadhi. Painting by PM Sreenivasan @ Silpi. Picture courtesy of http://artistshilpi.blogspot.com/2008/05/siddhar-bogar-samadhi-palani-murugan.html 

I was surprised to find Bhogar address me on 13 January 2007  through the Nadi instead of Agathiyar. Bhogar adds that other Siddhas will also provide readings every week beginning with him. Bhogar talked about the upcoming First World Conference of Siddha Philosophy in Malaysia. He ask that I attend too. He spoke about Tavayogi's arrival in Malaysia too for the event. Bhogar confirms that Agathiyar had given his darshan at Courtallam, Pothigai.