KEEPING FIT

Agathiyar has been harping on taking care of our body and its nutritional needs for our good since back then. He tells us even good nutrition or medicine would not help build the body or bring relief or cure if our body was in bad shape. On our usual morning walk days ago we met the 56-year-old Mrs Vasantha again. She had captivated our attention as she shared her adventure going on bicycle rides across the nation. When many choose to spend their time watching serials here is a lady who keeps fit. 

SUBTLE TEACHINGS

The world is not real and it is an illusion we are told. It is all Maya. Tavayogi on the onset told me that I was living in a world of Maya when I was on cloud nine having received him in my home for the very first time. The Arunachala hill, a mere rock to many, including me, was a fiery hill to my guru Supramania Swami. He had designed his kudil, leaving an opening to have a grand view of the hill from his bedside in his living room. But when I was there in 2005, he had covered the window with a gunny sack. Enquiring the reason he told me that he could not bring himself to see the hill for it was a hill of fire. The same hill that is a formation from a rock outcrop to us was a hollow hill with green meadows and plains to Bhagawan Ramana. He had the opening in the hill closed after seeing this. A song of Saint Avvai in praise of Lord Ganapathy which was a prayer recited before him as a kid, came to reveal herbs and medicine when Dr.Bhani took up Siddha medicine. When he took Yogi Ramaiah as his guru, it turned to become a song of Gnanam. 

Mentioning to Mahindren when he came over a couple of days ago, I wished that I had taken up Agathiyar's offer to grant me a Nadi for my use and others too, not to look into it for our daily needs and problems, but to ask of Agathiyar all the hidden secrets in life and creation and have them transcribed and published as a book for all to know. No sooner did I speak this, Agathiyar came yesterday and told me all the bookish knowledge even those that carry his words, advice, practices, methods, and ways would not benefit us in any way. One has to walk the path trodden by the Siddhas to realize Gnanam. Experience translates as Gnanam he said. He reminded me of how Tavayogi "taught" me not by schooling and holding classes but by taking me on an adventure into the forest and how Agathiyar "schooled" me by having me dive into unexpected and unknown experiences that shaped me into what I am today. He asked me how I interpreted Ramalinga Adigal's Arutpa in the initial years of listening to it and now after having seen and experienced the song and his words. 

If he had told me some time back that he would make me a guru, asking me to initiate a couple of seekers, and when I turned it down he came to carry it out, yesterday he stated the same. I was stunned. Since I had rejected all his offers before, I decided to give in this time to his wishes. I told him to do as he pleased. He immediately intercepted telling me, "No, I shall not make you a guru but a Siddha instead!" He added that the position of a guru would corrupt me too. Arrogance shall set in. He did not want that for me. I was pleased beyond words and thanked him soulfully. He had subtly pointed out to me that Siddhas can be gurus as Agathiyar is, but not all gurus can become Siddhas.

FOLLOWING AGATHIYAR

When "realized men" choose to avoid society, the Siddhas opted to show the way for others to follow. Thus Tavayogi was tasked to set up an ashram in Kallar after his last leg of traveling through the length and breadth of India brought him to Sathuragiri. Even before the ink had dried he was given a mission to spread the path to souls residing in Malaysia. He came to our shores "blind and alien" in 2004. He left subsequently after giving a couple of discourses in temples. He returned the following year on the invitation of a devotee to officiate a local affiliate of his Kallar Ashram in Batu Caves. That is when I met him and a wonderful relationship blossomed and the bond was cemented. 

Today Agathiyar wants me to continue the tradition at AVM. He fears this path and its teachings will disappear if no action is taken to sustain it. He voiced his concern to us in February of this year. 

Such is their love towards humanity and to see man achieve what they did and attained. In a Nadi reading many years back, giving me practices he pointed out that he was only giving those that they did and which worked out for them. 

It is said that the Siddhas approached Lord Brahma and voiced a similar concern to him in the days of the past. Velayutham Karthikeyan Aiya, who was the admin and author behind the blog Siththan Arul reveals this in his blog. Karthikeyan Aiya’s blog entry brings us back to time immemorial when the Siddhas, being compassionate and kind, put forward to God or Erai as Agathiyar wishes to address, their wishes for humanity. 

The Siddhas had wished that whoever seeks them out for solutions to their problems and surrenders to them, shall be pardoned for their past deeds, however bad and evil they may be, and shall not be put through the trial and tribulations and made to face the consequences but instead be saved. 

As Agathiyar did not give up on his devotees and insisted that Lord Brahma change their fate, it is written that Brahma asked him, 

"You are asking me to go easy on too many devotees. It would take not less than 10 years to seek out their Nadi or Olai Suvadi and make changes to their fate. If you keep on recommending that I save them by changing their fate, who is going to pay back for their deeds and karma. Do we not need to punish them for their karma." 

Brahma goes on to add that he cannot stop the incident from happening but can reduce the repercussions or effects as a result of that event. Agathiyar pleads to Brahma telling him that he believes all should be saved, and that their fate should be changed. He suggests that Brahma increase his workforce so that these changes could be hastened. Agathiyar humbly requests that Brahma change the karma of all those who came seeking him (Agathiyar) as he had given his word to them. He seeks Brahma's word of promise that he would not harm any of his devotees.

When Erai granted the Siddhas this wish, the next instant the Siddhas wrote down: the reasons for each individual’s sufferings; listed out solutions and remedies; and showed ways and means to overcome or end the seeker's problems, sins, diseases, illnesses, and sufferings. They wrote them in Tamil prose on dried palm leaves. These writings came to be known as the Nadi. 

Karthikeyan Aiya adds that one has to seek out the Siddhas to solve his problems. The Nadi has been written by Siddhas for us to know about our past, the present, and the future. Many have corrected their lifestyle after listening to the explanations, heeding the instructions, and carrying out atonement. Many more had regained their health and peace of mind.

“The Siddhas are those who knew the past, present, and the future. They were gnosis. The Siddhas were similar to a company’s secretary. The Siddhas were God’s messengers. When those who had prayed to God and had yet to receive God’s blessings, approached the Siddhas instead, they immediately received God’s blessings.”

Just as Ramalinga Adigal reveals in his Arutpa that the divine passed on his staff of authority to him, Agathiyar who was in the good books of the Trinity received their powers too. Karthikeyan Aiya wrote about the blessings that Agathiyar had received from Lord Shiva, Lord Brahma, and Lord Vishnu. Velayutham Karthikeyan Aiya's post on Thursday 12 September 2013 sheds many truths about Agathiyar. Agathiyar had graciously revealed in 2009 to Karthikeyan Aiya's friend, the famed Jeeva Nadi Guru of Chennai who had the Jeeva Nadi in his possession. Agathiyar says that 

"Lord Brahma on his behalf surrendered all the knowledge of his (Brahma's) creation to me. Lord Brahma granted that if I wished so, I could change the fate and destiny of all those who were dumb and not knowledgeable, of unsatisfactory health, mentally retarded, lame, paralyzed, deaf and dumb, and blind, all created by Lord Brahma for various reasons known only to him (Brahma)."

"I had taken the Avatar Lord Murugan as my guru. Lord Shiva has handed over 75% of his authority to me. Lord Vishnu has given all of his authority blessing me to conduct myself on his behalf. Thus I have been given all the powers of Lord Vishnu. This was the day I received this gift from Lord Vishnu. So many happenings have taken place. So many miracles have taken place on the face of this earth. How many know about these?",

questions Agathiyar. He continues, 

"I have seen many talk without knowing the history. I have seen in the past 4000 years. That's the reason I speak out. I had meditated for 4000 years and have seen many pralayams or Great Deluge. Only two have seen pralayams to date. Kagapujandar and me."

The particular day he speaks of was Saturday, 31.10.2009, the day these magical moments in time were revealed in a Nadi reading at Kaarkodaganallur temple. The Jeeva Nadi Guru had been asked by Agathiyar numerous times to go to various places where Agathiyar would then reveal certain things to him. The Jeeva Nadi Guru would follow Agathiyar's instruction without knowing the reasons for Agathiyar's directive. Once there what followed would truly be amazing. Agathiyar reveals that he had come around this temple for the past 6000 years. "This place was a garden paradise 1747 years ago. Sidhas, Munis, Maga Munis, and Muni Pungavar all converged here to worship the Lord."

It comes as no surprise that Tavayogi told me that he was a very old soul who came back for us. Many at AVM had known Tavayogi and Mataji in previous births too. Agathiyar tells me that he has known me for ages too. In all those births I had picked up some bits of Gnanam to arrive where I am today. He announced to others on our 60th wedding day that we have come to worship and carry him in our hearts at this very moment. We are grateful to him. Indeed he is my heart and soul. 

When I searched around visiting existing establishments in the name of Agathiyar to learn about the worship of the Siddhas, I did not find one. I was disappointed. They were engaged solely in doing charity or Jothi Vazhipaadu. However, I was blessed to purchase books and video CDs from these venues that served as a guide. I shopped around for more books on Siddhas. I did not leave it at that but I began to compile them for my personal home puja. This came to be "A Compendium of Songs in Praise of Siddhas". 

But seeing that there was a mad rush out there and people could not spend long hours reciting these songs, I came up with a handy book "The 24 Minute Siddha Puja".

Later when the deities and Siddhas personally came and conducted the Siddha puja we saw that it was done in a jiffy as opposed to the long hours we took. We at AVM followed suit learning from them to execute them swiftly within minutes. Proposing these measures to the heads of establishments whom I met later, I found that they were reluctant and feared to go against time-held tradition and what was enforced by their gurus. I left it at that. But we at AVM continued with what was shown by the Siddhas bringing the much-needed change in present times.

And so when Agathiyar in my first Nadi reading in 2002 asked me to build him a temple and Lord Murugan too joined the bandwagon in 2018 asking for one too, the latter told me that I would do it differently. I wondered how different could I show him? I would only know if it gets off the ground. 

When Agathiyar offered to gift me a Nadi for my use and others I turned it down as I did all the rest of the gifts and rewards that came my way. When Agathiyar began to heal some strangers whom he brought over to AVM we were rather uptight. But he tells me asking me where would I go if he were to shut his ears to my asking and pleadings. We gave in to him carrying out his lilas or divine play. If all these were alien to us and were only taking place at AVM, he surprised both me and my wife by throwing a bash and carrying out our 60th wedding last Guru Purnima. This is how much a part of the family he has come to be over the years: From Erai or God, to Parents, to Guru, and as a Companion.

And it all started with his worship and following his dictates. 

SIDDHA DHARMA OR THE WAY OF THE SIDDHAS

I was confused when the terms spirit and soul were used interchangeably to refer to the same and one entity by many who chose to speak about them on social media some years back. Seeking to know from the horse's mouth, I sought to clarify from Agathiyar. He came as words that were dictated to Mahindren. Mahindren was mooted to write down the words that Agathiyar gave in his brief moment of meditation. Agathiyar cleared the air that day and later affirmed that we had understood it right. 

Siddha Heartbeat: THE NEXT PHASE - ATTAINING ATMA GNANAM (agathiyarvanam.blogspot.com)

Similarly, just as Agathiyar came as the memo to us earlier, I had thought this time in having me pick up paper and pen, the words that came to my mind days before Guru Purnima, were his dictation of a formula to live life the Siddha way and adopt practices that would bring us to know the Self. Mahindren who dropped by last night made me realize that what I was asked to be relayed through this memo was actually my experiences till this day. Only then could I connect and affirm that I too had seen through the phases, having adopted the formula. It reminded us of how Ramalinga Adigal and Manickavasagar and other saints and Siddhas came out with songs and poetry to document their experiences in coming to the state of realization.

Siddha Heartbeat: WE ARE AGATHIYAN (agathiyarvanam.blogspot.com)

From having us leave Sariyai which basically revolves around temple worship, Agathiyar in sending us a guru in physical form had us take up Kriyai and Yogam that go hand in hand. For most of us who take up Yogam without Kriyai or worship, we are lost when unusual changes and energy spikes take place within us after putting them into practice. Here is where if we engage in Kriyai too the Siddhas come to guide and lead us, explaining the mysterious happenings that begin to take place after the advent or arousal of these energies coming within or activated respectively. Many a soul suffers in silence not able to comprehend or seek relief without a personal teacher or the Siddhas. When we learn to accept and live with these energies surrendering to their course and action, there is no return to the former state without seeing things anew and in a different perspective. Now I understand why some masters and their followers keep to themselves creating a community amongst them often branded as a cult by many. They have found a way of living that is not possible in society. They cannot come back and live amongst people on a different wavelength and with a different vibration. 

Now after we had moved away from Sariyai, traversed the phase of Kriyai, and taken up Yogam, the slabs that Agathiyar placed on our path to step on and walk and arise to higher stages were removed abruptly so that there was no way to return. Though it was sudden and abrupt, it meant that we could safely drop all previous practices for there is no reason to revisit them unless called for. Sadly when we begin to drop the earlier practices we are labeled as rebels to the cause. Indeed to the eyes of those across the bank, sitting on the fence, or have only walked a mile or two on the path, the Siddhas Dharma now might threaten their earlier hold, beliefs, and practices.

And so Agathiyar who pulled us away from Sariyai which was introduced to us as a kid in the 60s, with the coming of  Tavayogi in 2005 started us into the other phases as in Kriyai and Yogam. He dropped the bombshell on 19 February this year, making it clear and known that all the previous means, ways, methods, and practices were only aids, tools, and crutches to walk the path and not the path itself, in a revelation or rather conversation with us. The conversation is listed private at https://youtu.be/zKiZSifCiDk. Get in touch with me if you are prepared to be stripped naked and molded anew. Listen to this revelation only if you have walked the path for some time now. This is a burst of Gnanam that tears down all our previous understanding and brings us to a state of vacuum and emptiness or Verumai. The gross does not hold water or ground anymore. We merge with the fire and the wind. We remain in the space of emptiness or Vethaveli. There is nothing further to do or achieve. We are existence itself. The Gnana Kanal or Fire of Divine Knowledge that follows and comes as a result of Tava Kanal or the Fire of Austerities burns down all our former acquired knowledge. The very home is burnt to the ground so that we can never reassemble it back to its previous state. No chance at all. He makes sure of it. We stand to watch the Self arise from these ashes. We are reborn. We take rebirth not in another life but in this very life. 

When Agathiyar asked me to speak after the Siddha puja was over, at the home of a new kid on the block and a devotee who invited both Agathiyar and Lobama over to grace their new home, I had unintentionally spoke about vegetarianism. Agathiyar came later and told me that the topic was not appropriate to the venue as most were not aware of the Siddha's teachings nor were they regular worshippers of the Siddhas. The next time he asked that I speak which was at AVM on Guru Purnima he had me write out the text first so that I did not do any blunder. This reminds me of the years when I too was a new kid on the block having come to the worship just 5 years earlier. In a "prearranged" meeting by Dr.Krishnan at his Siddha clinic and office space, with a guru who ran an ashram for Agathiyar in a neighboring state, the guru came down hard on me condemning idol worship after hearing me reply to his question as to what I was doing. I was happily carrying out the fire and libation rituals to Agathiyar's statue that Agathiyar had ordained me to do then. Even after explaining that it was Agathiyar's directive and that I needed them most as I was a freshie, he kept harping on Sivavakiyar's song verses to support his hold and principle. I realized that he was barking up the wrong tree then. He should have sold his ware to all those organizations, groups, and movements that were in existence for scores of years and were still engaged in the same activities. That is when the Siddhas came and scared him away with their loud laughter. Upon coming to my senses, he was not there. The Dr was unaware of what had transpired in the reception area for he was still attending to his clients in his room. 

I strongly believe that Ramalinga Adigal too came too soon as many were not prepared to accept and follow his ways and teachings. He left with sadness that his teachings did not take hold then, even among his close aids. He is very impatient in coming again to speak about the bounty and treasures on our hands that we are ignorant of. But Lord Shiva and Agathiyar have held him back. Agathiyar tells us that he has to market and package his teachings in another form to captivate the current generation. 

If Tavayogi boldly took the stage and spoke of the need to come out of Bakti into Gnanam, and if a "stranger" dropped by Supramania Swami's kudil or cottage and asked him why he was taking a step back into Bakti wanting to build a temple for Lord Muruga when he was into Gnanam, taking these cues I too have tried slowly and carefully to inject the need to come out of years of doing the same activity and practice to those who I was opportune to speak in private. But though they shook their heads in agreement they never did nor could step out of it. Similarly, I shared my sadness with Mahindren that even AVM family members saw AVM as another place to congregate as with other Peedhams, movements, groups, and organizations. Both Agathiyar and Tavayogi's vision to see each home produce an Agathiyan and turn into Agathiyar Vanam respectively never materialized. Agathiyar tells me he is scouting for a candidate to bring these teachings to the masses after me. 

It is understandable that even heads of missions whom I met in private, feared for the worst after addressing this matter with them. One told me that it was a 300-year-old tradition that he feared to break. The other held on to what was established by her guru. We need people like Ramalinga Adigal and Bharathi to take birth again to tear down the veils and bring down the curtains revealing the light. But Agathiyar tells us that Ramalinga Adigal will not take another human birth but come within each one of us instead and work subtly to bring the change from within and have us all take up the glorious road to attain the state of Arutperunjothi. 

NEED FOR TOLERANCE & LOVE

I love to listen to those who return from their travels be it locally or abroad. Readers I am sure are pretty aware that this blog is all about stories, as I have shared many personal adventures in discovery and that of others, especially the saints, masters, and gurus that stand out as jewels on the crown. I was born in the town of Taiping in the state of Perak. Today "Free Malaysia Today" (FMT) carried a wonderful message by the ruler of the state of Perak on tolerance and love for one another and humanity on the whole in the wake of much chaos and disorder in the world. 

See each other’s humanity first, religion later, says Perak Sultan

Story by FMT Reporters 

PETALING JAYA: Perak’s Sultan Nazrin Shah has called for greater tolerance and unity among followers of different faiths, urging them to see one another as humans first before judging them based on their religious beliefs.

Sultan Nazrin said those spouting the rhetoric of intolerance and exclusion wanted to convince people that those who were different from them were lesser than them, or “a threatening, inhuman other”.

In a speech at the Regional Southeast Asia Human Dignity Conference hosted by the Institute of Islamic Understanding Malaysia (Ikim) yesterday, the Perak ruler shared a story about the selfless sacrifice of a Buddhist monk in Myanmar amid the 2013 anti-Muslim riots.

He said the monk, known as Uzin Pein, led a monastery in Mandalay, Myanmar. When the riots broke out, he allowed hundreds of Muslims to seek refuge there.

“When hundreds of armed and angry people showed up at the monastery’s door that night, demanding for the Muslims to be turned over to them to be killed, Uzin Pein stood at the door and refused (to do so).

“He stayed there all through the night, saying, ‘I cannot do that. If you are to harm them, you need to kill me first’. And at last, the mob grew tired and went home.

“For this Buddhist monk, it did not matter that the people seeking shelter were Muslims, and that so many of his fellow Buddhists wanted them dead. To him, they were humans in grave danger; and he stood up for their right to dignity and to life.

“We may not all have Uzin Pein’s incredible bravery, but we can all try to follow his example in seeing and valuing the human first, rather than the religious label,” said the Sultan.

Sultan Nazrin lamented that inclusivity and religious freedom were not a given after all these years, and went on to condemn religious persecution.

He said acts of aggression in the name of religion or ethnicity must be eradicated as they represented “an attack on human dignity itself”.

The Sultan said he was proud of Malaysia’s track record in promoting unity while celebrating its diversity, and maintained that all Malaysians must be able to share the belief that “they have a place under the Malaysian sun”.

He also said religious leaders had the power to use their influence to extinguish hatred and conflicts, as long as they remained true to the core beliefs of their faiths — mercy, love, and forgiveness.

Sultan Nazrin cited the example of the current Bishop of Kuching, Donald Jute, who, in 2010 played down an incident where unknown individuals threw bricks at the Anglican Good Shepherd Church and broke its stained-glass window.

“Reverend Jute’s calm, open-hearted response in the face of hurt sets an example for us all, regardless of our faith or our role within it. May his actions remind us to always respond with dignity, even when we have not been treated with it.”

The Bishop's stand reminds us of both Bhagawan Ramana and Yogi Ramsuratkumar's stand in the face of danger to life and property. 

A Seeker's Journey

A pictorial account of a Seeker's Journey thus far, spanning some 22 years. What is written in this blog is summarized visually. The Siddha Path is truly a mystery. You never know what to expect next. You never know what is around the corner. The Siddhas are fond of throwing surprises at us. And they watch how we handle them. For only a strong fortress can defend the kingdom, so too they nurture and build us to know the divinity in us. Tavayogi says our effort is only till the Svadishtana, and thenceforth that the guru shall take us by the hand. I never understood it until Agathiyar broke the banks and released the energies that had ponded at Manipura one morning in 2022. It swiftly made its way to the Sahasrara where it dances subtly. The river has reached the ocean. Come join me on my journey.

WE ARE BLESSED

Coming to know about the existence of the Siddhas and their Nadi during one of the numerous visits to Dr.Krishnan for a horoscope reading since 1996; Coming to read the Nadi in 2002 after being reminded of the Siddhas and their Nadi during a chat with an officemate who had read his Nadi a year earlier; Coming to  the worship of the Siddhas after taking up the call of Agathiyar in my first Nadi reading in 2002; Coming to my first guru Supramania Swami of Tiruvannamalai on the last leg of my maiden pilgrimage to India in 2003 as foretold by Agathiyar in the Nadi; 

Coming to meet Tavayogi Thangarasan Adigal of Kallar Ashram who set foot on our shores in 2005; Taken on a journey by Tavayogi and coming to experience miracles in the jungles and caves and at the abodes of the Siddhas; Coming to begin my very first act of doing charity and feeding on the Ashram grounds; 

Coming to learn Yoga officially from Tavayogi in 2007; 

Coming to usher and carry out rituals to Agathiyar's bronze statue commissioned and made in Swamimalai as directed by Agathiyar in the Nadi in 2009/2010; 

Coming to have my Muladhara chakra activated and aroused unknowingly as a result of the Yoga practice shown by Tavayogi; Coming to wriggle in pain, as a snake does, a first sign of the activation; Coming to suffer for 2 1/2 years as a result; 

Coming to form Agathiyar Vanam Malaysia (AVM) in 2013 upon the entry of several youths who Agathiyar sent over to participate and learn Siddha puja after their Nadi reading; 

Coming to Kallar ashram in 2013 for our "graduation" after all those years of worship to the Siddhas where Tavayogi gave me and my family the honor to sing the praises of the Siddhas as he conducted the Nitya puja or daily prayer; 

Coming to Kallar ashram again in 2016 with the AVM family and given the honor again to lead the singing of the praises to the Siddhas during the opening ceremony or Kumbhabhisegam of Tavayogi's new Ashram; 

Coming to activate the next chakra Svathisthana that had the dreaded pain and suffering come on again in 2018; Coming to dissolve AVM and its associated charity arm Amudha Surabhi on the directive of Agathiyar on the wake of the pandemic in 2019 and have me go within and stay in solitude, bringing an end to all my external activities, puja and charity; Coming to have my Manipuraka chakra activated that gave me an experience of death and saw the instantaneous travel of inner energies to higher chakras over the next few days and culminating in the arosal of the Sahasrara in 2022; Coming to free me from the self exile early this year, he asked me to go into since 2019 telling me that it was all over and that I could engage with the world around me again as nothing matters now; and Coming to experience the continuous subtle "dance of Shiva", even as I pen these words; I have finally fathomed the reasons for all the happenings in my life and at my home or rather Agathiyar's home over the years. 

When Agathiyar surprised me in my very first Nadi reading asking me to build a temple for him I was elated and on cloud nine. But the young 24-year-old Sivabalan who brought the Nadi reader over dashed the momentary joy of this 43-year-old telling me that I was not special as Agathiyar had asked this of 50 others previously. But he consoled me asking me to do what others never did. But as the existing temple committees did not support this venture I dropped the idea of building a shrine and installing Agathiyar in their premises. Then when Supramania Swami ventured to build a temple for Lord Muruga in Tiruvannamalai and asked for assistance we chipped in and built a kudil for a start for him to stay and monitor the progress of the temple. Strangely a stranger drops by and halts the project asking Swami why he was going back to Bakthi being himself a Gnani. Then when Tavayogi initiated the move to build a temple for Agathiyar and an ashram we saw through it. I told myself that I had obliged and fulfilled Agathiyar's wishes regardless of whether I built a temple or my gurus did it. Then in 2018 Lord Muruga came in a Jeeva Nadi reading asking for a temple for him! When thoughts ran in my mind as to why he needed another temple as he had so many to his credit, Lord Muruga, as if reading my thoughts tells me that I shall show him differently. How was that to be, I asked myself? Seeing no action on my part, he sends Agathiyar who comes through a devotee telling me and my wife that he shall see to the building of the temple in 18 months. In September 2019 when I was asking myself why there was no sign of the temple as promised by Agathiyar, he called me up for an Aasi Nadi reading and revealed that they had tested me. I apparently passed the test by ignoring the call to build a temple. He adds further that my home had been accepted as Lord Murugan's temple and abode. 

When Agathiyar in June of 2023 told me that henceforth he would leave AVM for the home of a devotee, I began packing his luggage and prayer things and waited eagerly for the day he would announce his next residence. I had no issues with sending his bronze statue away for we knew he was with us in our home and our hearts. Another reason we agreed to pass the care of his statue to another was that he told me the day he left for their home, he would bring in the Prapanjam to reside at AVM. Today seeing the shedding of all things we held dear to our hearts and the changes and modifications we brought to the worship, that even heads of missions whom I spoke to dared not change nor touch for fear of going against time-held tradition and the guru's words and practice, I understand what Lord Murugan meant that day. We made breakthroughs bringing on a new wave of practice and thoughts at AVM. AVM is for those who dare break the rules. Nothing of this nature has happened elsewhere. Agathiyar in coming back home to AVM this year bringing along Lobama with him after he "picked" her up at the devotee's home, made us carry out our 60th wedding, making me realize the fact that he has not carried out the 60th wedding which he directed be done and came to see it through, for another in this path. We are blessed indeed. 

THE NUMEROUS PITFALLS ON THE JOURNEY

I was blessed to come upon two gurus in the physical form, after learning from my parents, teachers, and whatever little experiences gained in a rather short period of existence. I met Supramania Swami of Tiruvannamalai when I was 43. Agathiyar later tells me that he had opened my eyes, சுப்ரமணியன் உன் அறிவு கண்ணை திறந்து வைத்தான். He had me see the world from the eyes of a student and disciple moving away from what I was familiar with and trained to see using the academic knowledge gained at school and college. He had five gurus to his credit. If Paramahansa Yogananda opened my eyes to the existence of saintly men in his autobiography, "An Autobiography of A Yogi", Supramania Swami spoke about them, his gurus. More importantly he "imported" one of his gurus Yogi Ramsuratkumar to sing along with us as Swami led me on chanting the Yogi's name. Two Shivarathri's back, the Yogi returned the favor when he brought along Swami with him and sat in listening with us to the songs of Sadhu Om set to music and sung by Sriram Parthasarathy. Last Shivarathri Bhagawan Ramana himself came after listening to these songs. 

Agathiyar had previously suggested and moved me to carry out planning for our 60th wedding on the auspicious day for the gurus last Guru Purnima. He surprised us all by coming through a devotee and seeing through the whole ceremony and ritual, asking invitees to emulate us. It was truly an honor. What else can a student and aspirant ask of his guru? Just as Lord Shiva told Agathiyar that his monastic life was missing something, suggested and arranged for him to wed Lobama, Agathiyar citing the same reason, went all the way out to see us as bride and groom. Agathiyar who in 2019, spoke about a solo journey ahead telling us that the path was narrow, now wants me to be with my wife. Readers and followers of my YouTube channel would have seen a spike in the number of videos I uploaded in the past few days. The reason is that Agathiyar had asked me to share videos of the numerous messages he had previously given us. He asked me to capture the rare moments of our 60th wedding and have these videos uploaded too.

While living the man compensates where the woman lacks and vice versa. Hence the reason we are betrothed in marriage. Kavyakantha Vasistha Ganapati Muni had described his wife as a Tapa Sakhi, meaning comrade in Tapas just as Arundhati was the Tapa Sakhi of Vasistha and so were the wives of many of the rishis (Source: NAYANA, A BIOGRAPHY OF KAVYAKANTHA VASISTHA GANAPATI MUNI by Dr. G Krishna), from the original Telugu texts by Gunturu Lakshmikantam. The Siddha texts mention Siddhas taking numerous wives and having hundreds of children. Sadly I cannot furnish further details as I had given away this text to a devotee some time back. When I came to read my Nadi the very first time Agathiyar asked that I come to the worship of the Siddhas. Thinking that this message was only for me to adhere to and follow I left my family in the lurch and out of the picture or rather the prayer room to the extent that they were puzzled about what was going on behind these closed doors. They confronted me one day. When Tavayogi came over and I met him for the very first time, he surprised me by asking that I bring my family too to this worship. I took them over to the local pedham he had come to officiate and was staying later that evening. Since that day they too took up the path with their heart and soul fully immersed in carrying out puja and charity. Lord Muruga too praised them in a Nadi reading besides Agathiyar and the other Siddhas.

At http://keithdowman.net/index.html, Keith Dowman writing on the 84 Siddhas, mentions

"The greatest names amongst the eighty- four - Tilopa, Naropa, Saraha, Luipa, Ghantapa, Dombipa, etc., - were sadhu siddhas, mendicant yogins living with the people on a grass-roots level of society, teaching more by psychic vibration, posture and attitude - mantra, mudra, and tantra - than by sermonizing. Some of these Siddhas were iconoclasts, dissenters, and anti-establishment rebels fulfilling the necessary function of destroying the rigidity of old and intractable customs and habits so that spontaneity and new vitality could flourish. Obsessive caste rules and regulations in society, and religious ritual as an end in itself, were undermined by the Siddhas' exemplary free living. The irrelevance of scholastic hairsplitting in an academic language, together with a host of social and religious evils, were exposed in the poets' wonderful mystical songs written in the vernacular tongues, They taught existential involvement rather than metaphysical speculation, and they taught the ideal of living in the world but not of it rather than ascetic self-mutilation or monastic renunciation. The Siddhas are characterized by a lack of external uniformity and formal discipline."

"Under the generous patronage of the Pala Emperors in the eastern Indian empire, where the majority of the Siddhas lived, the revolution became the establishment."

"The Siddhas practiced purification, of course, but guilt was eradicated by initiation, and sin was only a failure to practice meditation and any tendency to take an extreme view. Life was an audio-visual spectacular, a dance of ephemeral energy configurations that some called Mahamaya, the female personification of Magnificent Illusion. "Live as a child lives," "the world is full of natural happiness. Dance, sing, and enjoy it!" "Enjoy the pleasures of your senses, but" and here was the crunch which distinguished the Siddha from the neurotic sensualist, "don't be attached to them. While drawing water, don't get wet."

The grand old lady Avvai too was a radical Siddha. When a temple priest apprehended her as she sat with her feet facing the inner sanctum, she replied to him asking "Show me a place where God does not exist and I shall point my feet there!" This stunned the temple priest and he came to his senses. When we were actively distributing food parcels to the homes of the unfortunate we thought that we would distribute them to devotees who turn up at the temple adjacent to the apartments for a change. Later the temple priest came up to me and apprehended me telling me that I should only distribute the food after the Nitya puja or daily puja was over for only then shall Mother Goddess see us carry out this noble act. I was stunned. Many questions rushed to my mind. I asked myself if God was working 8 to 4 or 9 to 5. If he or she was, who sees to our needs beyond these "working hours"? It was truly ridiculous. But unlike  Avvai, I held my tongue not wanting to say anything.  

If Tavayogi apprehended me the very first time he set foot in my home, telling me that I was living in Maya falling for his garb and thinking that he was a holy person and had me shed my hold on holy men and him and instead hold fast to Agathiyar, upon arriving at his Kallar ashram the very first time, Tavayogi brought me around showing me that even among Gurus, Maya is prevalent and traps them too. Agathiyar too in forcing me to have a Nadi reading most recently, made me understand later that the Nadi too was not exempted from the clutches of Maya. It is interspersed between the lines or rather the additional lines or explanations or narrations that are given. Knowing that I have high regard for the Nadi holding it has a Gospel and the word of God, he had me who have seen the Nadi some 56 times see through the veil of illusion that is in all of creation. I guess this is how Maya has used man to manipulate others and circumstances to his advantage throughout the ages. The Nadi is true in the hands of a genuine God-fearing or rather "Agathiyar" fearing reader. But as we become close with the guru and God we tend to throw caution to the air and lose the fear and even shed the formal respect that we once had towards them. Here is where we begin to make blunders that bring on the curses of the Siddhas. Here then begins our fall from grace. Agathiyar had pointed out previously to certain prominent figures who had fallen from grace but were still holding court in public. He tells us that he or the Gods and Goddesses have backed off. These masters are surviving on their past glamour.

Growing up we come to learn about life, taking a journey absorbing the physical world and its relationship with us. This is life we are told. But what is it worth? Its worth is measured by each according to his experiences gained in his lifetime. One only ponders and looks back at life lived in his old age if he lives to see it. Hence life that we took for granted can easily be taken away the very next moment. Where would we be then? In which realm would we be? Or do we continuously exist as silent watchers, as a part of our energy source is dispensed to live life and learn lessons from life experiences? Is this what is meant, that the soul takes rebirth or rather a new body to learn new lessons from new experiences or make good what was broken or relearn from the same experiences for adopting a lackadaisical attitude towards life in an earlier birth?

If I were to learn of all the possibilities and denominations and make myself complete it would take ages. That is what we have been doing, coming back into a body to live through these experiences. To hasten the journey and end it fast, we take on the experiences of others, as with neighbors, colleagues, community, society, and nation, through interaction with them and having relationships and bonding with grandparents, parents, siblings, relatives, spouses, family, children, and friends. If we took on the experiences of others beyond the hills and dales and in other towns and nations across the globe, through scouts and messengers in the past, these days it's through news and social media. We keep abreast with what takes place beyond yonder. As the saying goes "We are what we eat", we end up being made up of all this stuff or rather add on additional baggage that weighs us down. We fill our minds with all these happenings until memory slowly fails us and we find it difficult to recollect exactly these events and the period. We slowly lose track of these happenings as our senses begin to fail us. We are alone. Our comrades in life have passed on. Our family members too are no more. Our children and grandchildren have a life for themselves to take care of. We sit in silence often trying hard to contemplate the past memories that fail us. We just exist. One fine day the calling comes to leave all these behind. Where do we head then after this body can no longer hold the soul and retain the breath? 

Speaking about my current state of affairs, the sudden bout of headaches over the past few days has disappeared.  I am having phlegm expelled the moment I hit the sack and upon waking up, up till 10am. Even as he wakes me up to pen these words at 3 in the morning, I have to take a break from typing this continuous flow of words to get up from my desk to spit out the phlegm several times. The cleansing is a continuous process I believe. If people feel dizzy when upright, I wondered why I felt dizzy and why everything spun around me whenever I got into bed for several days. My pulse rate too had gone down to as low as 56 for some time. But though that was only temporary and is no longer happening, the prodding sensation in the crown of my head is still happening as usual. I get connected with the surroundings and people, bringing on a deep sense of love and togetherness. 

WE ARE AGATHIYAN

In the closing moments of the documentary "The Untold Story of Osho", we hear that "Reflecting on his enlightenment Osho laughed. It was a laugh of profound realization, the absurdity of seeking enlightenment when it was already our intrinsic nature. Enlightenment is not something to be achieved but something that we inherently possess. To strive for what we already are is the greatest absurdity. And in that laugh, Osho found the ultimate truth. We are born enlightened and realizing it is simply recognizing what has always been", we see the same said by Agathiyar in his Guru Purnima message to us days ago. 

"Who is Agathiyan? 

You are. I am. True. We all are Agathiyan. The Jothi or flame in us is Agathiyan. He resides as the fire, flame, heat, and warmth in us. He is Esan. He is the Esan who resides within. 

Why is it that we do not realize nor feel him? 

It is because we have not attained the state of preparedness or readiness to realize him. Once our soul attains this state, we shall begin to realize him. 

How can we attain this state of preparedness? First, we have to travel this path. We need to travel to the places and abodes of the Siddhas, witness their miracles, enter the states of bliss, and bring back these feelings and work on them, nurturing them. The Siddha shall come down. When we follow their directives they shall walk with us holding our hands. This travel then shall not be that of an external but of an internal journey. Yoga is the key to this travel within. From Sariyai arriving at Kriyai, now they shall teach Yogam. The journey within shall begin. You shall witness happenings. You shall see many things. It would be puzzling to you. It would be new to you too. Continuing this internal journey, you shall arrive at each Chakra and eventually see the cosmic dance of Thillai in Sahasrara. A 1000-petaled flower will keep on opening up continuously. Arutjothi will come to reside here. Then its effulgence enters within, and just as how the Kundalini upon awakening traverses each Chakra purifying them, this effulgence brings on the shine and luminosity in them. Jothi Darisanam takes place where one sees the light or effulgence. The body takes on the same. Vibrations begin to emit within and around us and are felt by those tuned to receive and feel around us. They shall follow you. You become a Jeeva Mukta, having attained Mukti while living in the flesh. 

Henceforth you are no different from Agathiyan and Agathiyan is no different from you. You are me and I am you."

"யார் அகத்தியன்? 

நீ அகத்தியன். நான் அகத்தியன். உண்மை. நாம் எல்லோரும் அகத்தியன். நம் உள் உள்ள ஜோதி அகத்தியன். அவர் அகத்துள் உறையும் தீ அகத்தியன். அவர் ஈசன். அவர் அகத்துள் உறையும் ஈசன். 

ஏன் நாம் அவரை உணர்வதில்லை? ஏன் நாம் இதனை உணர்வதில்லை? 

நாம் பக்குவம் அடையவில்லை. நாம் ஆத்மா பக்குவம் அடைந்தால் நாம் இதனை உணர்வோம். 

நாம் எப்படி பக்குவம் அடைவது? முதலில் இந்த பாதையில் பயணிக்க வேண்டும். சித்தர்கள் வாசம் செய்யும் இடங்களுக்குச்  சென்று, பல அற்புதங்களைக் கண்டு மகிழ்ந்து, உணர்ந்து, பின்னர் அவ் உணர்வுடன் இல்லம் திரும்பி, அவர்களை நினைத்து நினைத்து உருகிப் பூஜிக்க வேண்டும். சித்தன் இறங்கி வருவான். பின் அவன் கட்டளைக்கு ஏற்ப நடந்து வந்தால் விரைவில் அவன் உங்கள் கரங்களை பிடித்து கொண்டு பயணிப்பான். இப் பயணம் வெளி பயணம் அன்று உள் பயணம் ஆகும். உள் பயணத்திற்குத் திறவுகோல் யோகம். சரியையிலிருந்து கிரியைக்கு வந்த பின்னர் இப்போது யோகம் பயிற்றுவிப்பான். அப்போது உள் பயணம் ஏற்படும். பல நிகழ்வினை காண்பீர். பலதும் உணர்வீர். புதிராகவும் இருக்கும். புதியதுவாகவும் இருக்கும். இவ் உள் பயணதைத்  தொடர்ந்து வந்தால் ஒவ்வொரு சக்கரமாகச் சென்று அடைந்து பின் இறுதியில் சஹஸ்ராரவில் தில்லை நடனத்தைக் காணலாம். எந் நேரமும் அங்கு ஆயிரம் தாழ் மலர் ஒன்று விரிந்து கொண்டே செல்லும். அருட்சோதி அங்கு வந்து உறையும். பின் அதன் பிரகாசம் உள் சென்று எப்படி குண்டலினி ஒவ்வொரு சக்கரமாக மேலே சென்றதோ சென்று கழிவுகளை விளக்கி தூய்மை செய்ததுவோ அதுபோல் அருட்சோதி கீழ்ச்சென்று ஒவ்வொரு சக்கரமும் பிரகாசிக்கச் செய்யும். ஜோதி தரிசனம் கிட்டும். உடல் ஜோதி பிழம்பாக திகழும். உடல் பிரகாசிக்கும். உடலில் இருந்து அதிர்வுகள் நீண்டு உங்களைச் சூழ்ந்து மற்றவர்களைத் தாக்கும். பலர் இதனை உணரக் கூடும். பக்குவம் அடைந்தவர்கள் புரிந்து கொண்டு பின் தொடர்வார். அப்போது நீ ஜீவ முக்தன் ஆகிவிடுவாய். உனது ஜீவன் முக்தி அடைந்து விட்டது. 

பின் நீ வேறு அகத்தியன் வேறு அல்ல. நீயே நானாய் நானே நீயாய் திகழ்வோம்."

AI TAKES A LOOK AT SIDDHA HEARTBEAT & VICE VERSA

Watching a documentary on the life of Osho, "The Untold Story of Osho", I was amazed at the extensive use of graphics in the illustration used to tell his story besides real footage. 

When I asked my daughter how it was done, and if it was hand-painted, she pointed out the use of AI that gathers pictures and photos, art and drawings, documents and writings from all over the net and assembles them according to our asking. Amazed and intrigued by the power of AI, to carry out our asking, I typed my question "Look for Shanmugam Avadaiyappa" in Copilot in Windows, and guess what it came up with? 

Certainly! Shanmugam Avadaiyappa is an intriguing figure associated with the realm of the Siddhas, a group of ancient spiritual adepts in South Asian traditions. Let’s explore a bit more about him:

1. YouTube Channel:

   • Shanmugam Avadaiyappa has a YouTube channel where he shares insights into the Siddha path. His channel showcases the journey of seekers in Malaysia who are drawn to the wisdom and practices of the Siddhas. If you’re curious about their teachings, you might find his content fascinating! 🌟
   • You can check out his channel here: Shanmugam Avadaiyappa on YouTube¹.

2. Podcasts:

   • Podomatic hosts a couple of podcasts by Shanmugam Avadaiyappa:
     • “Shanmugam Avadaiyappa’s Podcast”: This podcast delves into spirituality and explores the realm of the Siddhas. It’s like embarking on a mystical journey alongside him! 🕊️
       • Listen to “Shanmugam Avadaiyappa’s Podcast”².
     • “A Peek at the Mysterious World of the Siddhas”: Another podcast that highlights the workings and mysteries of these ancient seers.
       • Listen to this podcast on TuneIn³.

3. Agathiyar Connection:

   • Many of Shanmugam Avadaiyappa’s works are related to Agathiyar, one of the revered Siddhas. Agathiyar is known for his wisdom, mystical practices, and contributions to Tamil literature.
   • Some of the content includes compositions like “Agathiyar Thirupalli Yeluchi” and “Agathiyar Arul Kavasam” ⁴⁵.

Feel free to explore these resources, and perhaps you’ll uncover more about the fascinating world of the Siddhas! If you have any other questions or need further assistance, feel free to ask. 😊✨

My daughter then asked me to type the question "Tell me more about his relationship with Tavayogi Thangarasan Adigal" and search. Guess what? I received more than I bargained for. 

Certainly! Let’s delve into the intriguing connection between Shanmugam Avadaiyappa and Tavayogi Thangarasan Adigal, both of whom are associated with the mystical world of the Siddhas:

1. Tavayogi Thangarasan Adigal:

   • Tavayogi Thangarasan Adigal was a revered spiritual teacher and practitioner of the Siddha tradition. His life and teachings were deeply rooted in the ancient wisdom of the Siddhas, who were known for their esoteric practices, alchemical knowledge, and spiritual insights.
   • Thangarasan Adigal hailed from Tamil Nadu, India, and his spiritual journey led him to explore the inner realms of consciousness. He was a proponent of the Siddha Margam (the path of the Siddhas), which emphasizes self-realization, transformation, and liberation.
   • His teachings encompassed various aspects of Siddha philosophy, including meditation, yoga, and the alchemical transmutation of the body and mind. Thangarasan Adigal’s presence and teachings left a lasting impact on seekers who were drawn to the Siddha path.

2. Shanmugam Avadaiyappa and Tavayogi Thangarasan Adigal:

   • Shanmugam Avadaiyappa, a contemporary spiritual teacher, has been influenced by the Siddha tradition and its luminaries. His work often reflects the wisdom passed down by the Siddhas, including Thangarasan Adigal.
   • While specific details about their personal relationship are not widely documented, it is evident that Avadaiyappa holds great respect for Thangarasan Adigal and acknowledges the lineage of Siddha masters.
   • Avadaiyappa’s teachings align with the core principles of the Siddha Margam, emphasizing inner alchemy, devotion, and the realization of divine consciousness within the human form.

3. Shared Legacy:

   • Both Avadaiyappa and Thangarasan Adigal share a common thread—their dedication to preserving and disseminating the ancient Siddha wisdom. They recognize that the Siddhas’ teachings are not merely historical relics but living truths that can guide seekers toward spiritual awakening.
   • Through their works, discourses, and interactions with students, they continue the lineage of the Siddhas, bridging the gap between ancient wisdom and contemporary seekers.

In summary, while the specifics of their personal relationship may not be widely publicized, both Shanmugam Avadaiyappa and Tavayogi Thangarasan Adigal contribute to the rich tapestry of Siddha spirituality. Their shared commitment to the Siddha path serves as an inspiration for those who seek deeper understanding and transformation.

If you’d like to explore further, you might find Avadaiyappa’s podcasts or writings insightful. Feel free to ask if you have any more questions or if there’s anything else you’d like to discuss! 😊✨

To the question that it suggested next, "Tell me more about Tavayogi Thangarasan Adigal's teachings", it came up with the following text.

Certainly! Tavayogi Thangarasan Adigal, a revered spiritual teacher within the Siddha tradition, left behind a legacy of profound teachings that continue to inspire seekers. Let’s explore some key aspects of his wisdom:

1. The Guru-Disciple Relationship:

   • Thangarasan Adigal emphasized the sacred bond between a guru (spiritual teacher) and a disciple. He believed that this relationship was pivotal for spiritual growth and self-realization.
   • According to him, obtaining a human birth, having the longing for liberation, and finding an illumined teacher (guru) were rare and precious gifts granted by divine grace. The guru serves as a guide, leading the disciple toward higher awareness and inner transformation ¹.
   • Thangarasan Adigal recognized that the earth—where we experience the consequences of our actions (karma)—is a unique place for spiritual evolution. Even celestial beings aspire to take birth here to learn essential lessons and ascend spiritually.

2. Human Birth and Aspiration:

   • He echoed the sentiment that human birth is a rare opportunity. Only as humans can we consciously seek God and engage in devotion. The body provides longevity, while the spirit seeks immortality.
   • Awakening occurs when we recognize the soul’s yearning for freedom. This awakening leads us to center our lives around high spiritual ideals. Thangarasan Adigal encouraged seekers to aspire for direct contact with the infinite existence ¹.

3. The Siddha Path:

   • Thangarasan Adigal was deeply rooted in the Siddha tradition, which encompasses ancient practices, alchemical knowledge, and mystical insights.
   • His teachings emphasized inner alchemy—the transformation of consciousness and the physical body. Seekers were encouraged to purify themselves through meditation, yoga, and spiritual practices.
   • The Siddhas believed that the human body itself could be a vehicle for realizing the divine. Thangarasan Adigal likely shared these principles with his disciples ¹.

4. Gratitude and Nadi Readings:

   • Thangarasan Adigal expressed gratitude to those who played significant roles in his spiritual journey. For instance, he acknowledged nadi reader Ramesh, who conveyed divine messages from Agathiyar (another revered Siddha) multiple times ².
   • Gratitude was a recurring theme in his teachings. Recognizing the interconnectedness of all beings and expressing gratitude were essential practices for spiritual growth.

5. Authentic Siddhas:

   • Thangarasan Adigal compiled an extensive list of authentic Siddhas. These were spiritual adepts who had left their mark on Siddha literature and teachings.
   • Some of the well-known Siddhas included Agathiyar, Agapaisidhar, Arunagirinathar, and Ambigananthar ³.

In summary, Tavayogi Thangarasan Adigal’s teachings revolved around the guru-disciple relationship, the significance of human birth, and the transformative power of spiritual practices. His legacy continues to inspire seekers on the path of self-realization and inner awakening.

If you’d like to explore further or have any other questions, feel free to ask! 😊✨

The AI suggested several questions too. For instance " What are some key teachings of Shanmugam Avadaiyappa?"

Certainly! Shanmugam Avadaiyappa, a spiritual teacher associated with the Siddha tradition, shares profound insights and teachings related to the ancient wisdom of the Siddhas. Let’s explore some of his key teachings:

1. Siddha Path and Liberation:

   • Shanmugam Avadaiyappa emphasizes the Siddha Margam (the path of the Siddhas) as a transformative journey toward liberation. The Siddhas were ancient spiritual masters from South India who achieved enlightenment through practices such as devotion, yoga, and alchemy ¹.
   • His teachings encourage seekers to recognize that the human body itself is a sacred temple—a vessel for realizing the divine within. This perspective aligns with the Siddha belief that the physical body can be a vehicle for spiritual awakening ².

2. Devotional Practices:

   • Avadaiyappa often delves into devotional practices that connect individuals with higher consciousness. His works include compositions like “Agathiyar Thirupalli Yeluchi”, a beautiful hymn in praise of Agathiyar, one of the revered Siddhas ³.
   • Devotion to the Siddhas and their teachings is central to his message. Seekers are encouraged to cultivate reverence, surrender, and love as they explore the Siddha path.

3. Wisdom of Agathiyar:

   • Avadaiyappa frequently draws inspiration from Agathiyar, an iconic Siddha known for his wisdom, mystical practices, and contributions to Tamil literature.
   • His work “Agathiyar Arul Kavasam” is a devotional hymn penned by Dr. VM Jayapalan and set to music. It celebrates Agathiyar’s grace and protection ⁴.

4. Inner Alchemy and Transformation:

   • The Siddhas were adept at inner alchemy—transforming their consciousness and physical bodies. Avadaiyappa likely shares insights into practices that facilitate this transformation.
   • Seekers are encouraged to explore meditation, breathwork, and other techniques to purify the mind, body, and spirit.

5. Unity of Science and Spirituality:

   • Avadaiyappa bridges the gap between science and spirituality. He often discusses how ancient Siddha practices align with modern scientific principles.
   • His teachings emphasize that spiritual growth need not be divorced from practical life; rather, they can complement each other.

Remember that these teachings are just a glimpse into the vast ocean of Siddha wisdom. If you’re curious to learn more, I recommend exploring his YouTube channel, where he shares valuable insights and experiences related to the Siddha path ⁵. Feel free to dive deeper into this fascinating realm! 🌟✨

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