Peralassery Subramaniya ( Skanda) Temple & Makreri Temple

I have visited the Peralassery Subramania temple along with Makrery temple quite lot of times. But the story behind the temple rolled out only  couple of years until I got a small booklet printed by Mahtubhumi Book Stall near to the temple. And the story goes on like this.

Once upon a time lord, Murugan asked Brahma the creator the meaning of Aum. Brahma never knew somebody will one day ask him such a question and lock him for his ignorance. At last, that happened as Brahma couldn't answer Skanda's question ended up in his custody thus bringing a halt to the creation or Shristi  which was his department.

Consequently this all Devas gathered in Kailasa to meet Shiva and find a solution so that Shristi continues as before. After an amicable discussion between the son and father, they reached a solution. And based on the instructions from Shiva his son let off Brahma the creator to continue his Shrishti. An apologetic Subramanian hid as a serpent near the well in the Ayyappan Kavu. 

The temple traces its origin to the Thretha Yuga. As per the Ramayana, Lord Sree Rama along with Lakshmana and Hanuman, on their way to Lanka in search of Sita (consort of Sree Rama), reached this place and felt the presence of Lord Subramanya. On approval from Lord Ayyappa, Sree Rama decided to consecrate the idol of Lord Subramanya in this place. He sent Hanuman to the north to find a suitable idol to be installed. When he failed to come at the right time for consecration, Sree Rama removed his Peruvala [great bangle – a symbol of kingdom] and consecrated it. Hence the place got its name Peruvalassery, which in course of time got contracted to Peralassery. Later Hanuman tried to remove the bangle in order to consecrate the idol, but could not do so as he was warned by a serpent.

Later Sree Rama asked him to install the vigraham  West of the current prathishta at Makereri. Moreover Sri Rama told everyone that to get his blessings, anyone who prays at Perallasseri needs to pray at Makreri too else the prayers go unanswered.

Hearing this Hanuman became very happy and immediately installed the idol 4km West at Makereri. Since the main thanthri is Hanuman who himself is a punya athma, the prathishta got uncontrollable power. In order to control this power as well as to give daily darshan to parama bhakta hanuman, Sri Rama took His original form of Maha Vishnu sand installed himself on the three sides of the Makreri temple.

Famous for snake worship, hen’s eggs are the main offerings in the temple. The annual Kodiyettam festival is a key attraction here and usually falls in December. The traditional temple art forms like Thayambaka, Irattathayambaka, Chakyarkoothu, Pattakam Ottan Thullal, and Kathakali are performed in the temple during festival seasons. 

The temple pond is a source of wonder for all devotees, and taking a dip is considered sacred. This rectangular pond has an impressive architecture with countless steps leading into the pool from all the four sides. The local belief is that on the day of Thulam Sankramam, water from the Cauvery will reach the well of temple pond. Again this has connection with my Guru Agasthya. This temple, renowned for its architectural splendour and legends.

 This  ancient temple which has its own charm and connected to Makreiri temple where Hanuman himself is the tantri ( poojari). I have felt strong vibrations of dieties here and its there will to include this in my blog which I am completing on Skanda Shashti day. Aum Sharvana Bhavaya Namaha.

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Sree Peralassery Temple., Peralassery,Kannur Kerala 670622, India.  Google Map

Skanda - The Light Warrior

Skanda as I know.

 I got a small picture of Subramaniyan when I was quite small maybe in 1st std when I had come for vacation in Kerala and it was Navarathri. Even though my grandparents being an ardent communist, kids took the initiative to keep books for pooja. My brother being chief poojari and sister assisted him. ( Now sometimes I am their mentor). In those days I was seeing God pictures only from these plays and which was purchased for only for this Pooja day. Later either they vanished or some external forces made them vanish, I am not quite sure. But one photo I got during those days was Lord Muruga. It had a grace of its own and was childlike to sync with time.

I have met many masters some of them talk with Skanda, some of them get directions from him and this blog is not enough to describe their activities. And which is very hard to conceive using a primitive mind. As my Guru Agasthya, I am also being with my family and exploring this beautiful life and unboxing those material and non-material expressions which lay hidden. The rapid change of Global living and adaptive measures are in the picture. People are finding difficulty with withdrawal syndrome and I find the Vedic knowledge to spearhead. And Skanda is the Light of Knowledge. Your religion is your faith. And your faith is your god. And light is within you don't keep searching out. Observe your breath you will see the Light. Learn the breathing where you become the light.

The Krithikas or the Pleiades

The Pleiades, or the seven chaste women, are the wives of the seven divine sages. Six of them were raised to the sky and became the six Krithikas or the six stars of the Pleiades. The seventh one was also chaste as well as pious and devoted to her husband. She was separately raised to the sky and became the Arundhati. It’s these six Krithikas who nurtured the six-headed baby born of Shiva in the Saravana – Sara = Reed, Vana = Forest (Forest of Reeds). The six heads of Kartikeya represent His six attributes. They are: Jnana (wisdom), Vairagya (detachment), Bala (strength), Keerti (fame), Shree (wealth) and Aishwarya (Divine powers).

Muruga is the God of Pleiades. The Pleiades have long-standing contact with planet earth. They are fond of human beings and the earth plane. They are interested in helping the earth to get more light. Their goal for human beings is to change the genetic structure of the human bodily cells so that humans can eventually acquire a light body. The Pleiades constantly fight with negative beings from other planets who have been basically responsible for ruining our genetic structure. Lord Murugan as a Pleiades God is going to play an active role in the evolution of planet earth and the human race. He is identified by the star Alcyone (Krithika). During 2012, the Sun, planet earth and Krithika are going to align themselves to transform the earth. Dharma will once again be established on earth.

Pleiadian Light will take you further to Space travel and Galactic Federation. Transmutation moving from  3rd-dimensional reality and will have physical and psychic gifts. A shift from 2 strands DNA to 12 strands DNA, highly evolved humans. Incredible psychic abilities like telepathy, telekinesis, etc., would be available to the human race.

Muruga is a celestial warrior being originating from the constellation Pleiades ( and ruler of the Red Planet, Mars) Muruga’s extraordinary characteristics stem from tapping into his entire brain. We know that he is extremely strong and courageous. He can help humans by boosting their courage and stamina and transmitting cosmic knowledge of reality. Muruga teaches us the meaning of a short, but immensely powerful sound of creation, which encompasses the whole universe. This sound is nothing other than ‘Om’, a vibrational sound that is sacred in many spiritual traditions. He is said to have taught the secrets of this sound to Shiva, the omnipotent celestial being of the Vedas—four sacred texts of India. 

His other power sounds are: Sha Ra Va Na Ba Va.

Shatkona

Siddha Bhoganathar is credited with inscribing a mystical yantric geometric design etched into a metalic plate and its installation at the sanctum sanctorum of the Kataragama Devalaya - Srilanka.

The Shatkona is a symbol for Shiva and Shakti. It is made from two triangles (trikona in sanskrit). Shiva is represented by the upward-pointing triangle (△) and Shakti by the downward-pointing triangle (▽). Shiva represents the masculine side of God and the parashiva, the all-pervasive mysterious form of Shiva without qualities. Shakti represents the feminine side of God and the parashakti, the power of Shiva. The upward-pointing triangle can also represent purusha (the supreme being), and the downward-pointing one Prakṛti, or the world seen as mother nature. Overlapping they remind us that all these are qualities of one God, neither male nor female but encompassing both (). Star symbol appears in the twelve-petalled Anahata chakra, or heart chakra. The sound produced here is primordial Aum.

Muruga teaches us the meaning of a short, but immensely powerful sound of creation, which encompasses the whole universe. This sound is nothing other than ‘AUM’, a vibrational sound that is sacred in many spiritual traditions. He is the Guru of his father and said to have taught the secrets of this sound to Shiva, the omnipotent celestial being of the Vedas.

Muruga rules the 6th lunar phase, known as Shasti in the Vedic astronomical and astrological system. The energies of the 6th Moon bestow courage and the necessary strength to ban negativity and scarcity. In fact, this energy is helpful to those who suffer from an excessive debt load and need help with their finances. Invoking Muruga can also defeat enemies and grant victory in all endeavors, including disputes and litigation.

Skanda Shasti

The Sanskrit word shat stands for number Six. Shasti, as such, denotes the sixth lunar day of both the waxing and the waning fortnight of the Moon. Of these, the sixth day of the waxing phase is considered auspicious for undertaking special worship and austerities. Hence, Shasti has come to represent the sixth day of Shukla Paksha, the waxing phase of the moon or simply, the sixth waxing moon. The Shasti that falls on the waxing phase of the Moon in the Hindu Lunar month of Ashwin (Oct- Nov) is observed as Skanda Shasti. ( This year from 15th Nov to 20th Nov 2020)

Murugan, also known as Subrahmanya, Karttikeya or Skanda, is the son of Lord Shiva and his consort, goddess Parvati. He is a unique godhead, who remains the rare combination of matchless valor and supreme, divine intelligence. According to legends, it is on Skanda Shasti that Lord Murugan put an end to the demon, Surapadman. Hence, Skanda Shasti is regarded as very special for Murugan worship, when devotees observe vratam (fasting) for propitiating him and receiving his blessings.

According to mythology, Surapadman was a demon, who obtained many boons, became quite powerful and started oppressing even the Gods. As desired by his parents, Lord Shiva and goddess Parvati, Murugan led an army of celestial beings against the demon forces and fought Surapadman, his henchmen and their mighty army.

According to Hindu mythology, Goddess Parvati presented the Vel to her son Murugan as an embodiment of her shakti or power in order to vanquish the evil asura Surapadman. According to the Skanda Purana, in the war between Murugan and Surapadman, Murugan used the Vel to defeat all the evil forces of Soorapadman.

The fierce battle ended on the sixth day, when Lord Murugan decisively defeated Surapadman and his evil forces, relieving the gods and the people, of his repression. This day is observed as Skanda Shasti. The grateful devotees remember the heroic feat of Murugan, sing his glory for the first five days, and on the sixth Skanda Shasti day, they undertake vratam or fasting and offer him special worship to commemorate his resounding victory.

Rituals of Skanda Shasti Vratam (Fasting)

Devotees install a picture or idol of Lord Murugan at home, decorate it with flowers, light a traditional lamp, preferably a ghee lamp and incense, make offerings of fruits and special delicacies like sweet pongal, and offer worship along with the reading and reciting of texts and hymns like Skanda Puranam and Skanda Shasti Kavacham. Some also worship the Vel or the lance, Murugan’s principal weapon and also visit Murugan temples. Devotees begin the fast early in the morning and continue it till next day sunrise. Some observe Vrat on all the six days, from morning to evening. While a few go on complete fasting, some have only liquid diets, and some others, fruits. Refraining from other thoughts and purifying the mind only with spiritual thinking during fasting, is considered as important or even more, than abstaining from food. While the fasting is completed on the sixth Surasamharam day, Thirukkalyanam, the marriage of Lord Murugan with Indra’s daughter Devasena, is celebrated on the next day.

Benefits of Observing Skanda Shasti Vratam

According to sacred texts, observing vratam (fasting) on Skanda Shasti can bestow the following benefits:

• Achieve success in all endeavors
• Ward off negative energies.
• Chanting of Skanda Shasti Kavacham hymn shall grant sound health and attract wealth.
• Read Kanda Puranam, chant Skanda Bujangam.
• Murugan is also the overlord of Mangal or planet Mars, and his worship can help to remove Mangal afflictions in the birth chart
• Bestow courage to face life with determination and win over problems.

Muruga’s celestial weapon, or Vel, is a super-powerful lance that contributes to this God’s invincibility and symbolizes the miracle-making properties of the third eye.

Skanda is the Light of Knowledge. Your religion is your faith. And your faith is your god. And light is within you don't keep searching out. Observe your breath you will see the Light. Be the Light Warrior.

Simple Activity: 

To Invoke him chant daily morning & evening 9 times:  Aum Shravanabavaya Namaha.

                       Photo Courtesy: Shri Arun Prabhu 

Knowledge Courtesy:-

1.Shri Agasthya Maha Muni

2.Dr.Pillai - Astroved.

3.Shri Mohanji.

4.Shri Sreedharan Namboodri - Thapovan Meditation & Research Centre

5. Shri Rejith  Lion Mayura Royak Kingdom 

6. Shri Arjun ( Nadanthnaatha )

7.Shri Shyam Deep Moorkoth

8.Shri Bipin Damodaran

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Sriyantra Part1

||Sri Mathre Namaha||

Aum Gam Ganapathaye Namaha| Aum Agastheeshwaraya Namaha | Aum Lopamudraya Namaha|

Its 2020 Navarathri 4th day, mothers presence felt through out. As usual, took photos of pooja and posted in groups. Never thought my niece Isha would ask about Shree Yantra and was keenly looking for a Shree Yantra Locket. So thought of writing this for her during Navarathri.

Sri Yantra is formed by 5 downward triangles which represent feminine energy Shakthi. And four upward triangles male energy representing Shiva. So Shiva Shakthi forming 9 triangles which inturn forms a multitude of 43 triangles giving the awesome structure of Sri Yantra geometric representation of the mystical Supreme Goddess.( ShivaShakthaikya Rupinne Namaha)

The Yantra is composed of a series of nine overlapping triangles around a small central point, Bindu, forming 43 triangular projections. Around the central diagram there is the first Lotus with 8 petals and a second with 16 petals encased in three circles and a square fence (bhupur) of three lines with four entrances on all four sides. The Bindu at the center represents the cosmic Union of Shiva and Shakti and contains the potentiality of the universe within itself. It is the universe before the Big Bang. All other parts of the diagram represent the Cosmos evolved from Bindu, expanding to Tripura Sundari or cosmic creative power. The presiding deity the Shri Yantra is Maha Tripura Sundari, the Great Mother.

The Shri Yantra is the two-dimensional representation of the Sacred Mount Meru, the center of the universe in Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain cosmology. There are nine chakras in the Shri Yantra. Each of these nine levels has a distinct shape, a distinguished name, and is associated with a number of incarnations or aspects of the Supreme Mother. Each level is one of the triangles or circles of Lotus petals, with the outermost square representing the ground level, and the Bindu in its Center is the highest peak of the mountain.  They are:

Trailokya Mohana or Bhupur, a square of three lines with four portals

Sarvasa Paripuraka, a sixteen-petal lotus, which fulfills all the desires

Sarva Sankshobahana, an eight-petal lotus, which agitates everything

Sarva Saubhagyadayaka, composed of fourteen small triangles, which gives all the auspiciousness

Sarvartha Sadhaka, composed of ten small triangles, which accomplish all purposes

Sarva Rakshakara, composed of ten small triangles, which gives all the protections

Sarva Rogahara, composed of eight small triangles, which removes all the diseases

Sarva Siddhiprada, composed of 1 small triangle, which gives all the realizations

Sarva Anandamay, composed of a point or Bindu, which is full of bliss for all.

Practise with Sri Yantra for students.

Take print of the given Sri Yantra and stick on the wall as the central point comes to  centr of eyes and start gazing or do tratak on the figure for 3 min and daily increase by 3 min until it reaches 30 min. Keep slow rythmic breath. After each gaze palm your eyes for 3 mins. Cover your closed eyes with your palm and relax( palming). 

Meditating upon the symbols of the yantra will help in the clarity of thoughts and mind. This is a very efficient and effective way of re-focusing on our goals and life. This auspicious and powerful Sri Yantra offers many benefits to the individual. It brings the spiritual as well as material wealth.

The Sri Yantra is an ancient sacred symbol used for meditation to help achieve higher states of consciousness. Mediating on it is thought to enable the activation of the pineal gland (Third Eye) and aid manifestation.  The visual patterns are said to also be able to connect the right-hand lobe of brain with the left-hand , thus helping balance and improving mental performance. The Vedas explain the Shree Yantra as a scientific, cosmic and planetary energy zone. For students its a great tool.

Some of Benefits of Sri Yantra

It brings in the miracle power of Shakthi. Am trying to list some of unlimited.

It helps in attaining fortune, wealth and overall prosperity in one’s life.

It brings name, fame, and good luck to the family or organization, company, which possesses this incredible Vedic instrument.

It drives an individual on a success path and clears the obstacles.

Sri Yantra also gives mental peace and stability.

Sri Yantra helps in growing the spiritual self by helping the individual to get rid of all the impurities and attain a pure state of mind.

It has the great potential to liberate an individual from the cycle of birth and death.

List not complete 

To be continued......

4 books which became catalyst for my Spiritual Journey

It was evening driving back from Shekhzayed after meeting was just thinking of books which I read initially which was the torch of  light way forward for my spiritual journey and which still continues today. Down the lane trying to blend both life one side deep ocean and other the complex of the complexity but still surviving with the knowledge and blending goes on. Sun's orange hue keeps the sensation as the day starts with Sun tratak ( gazing) which restarted after 30 years. My every day route through Mamzar to my nest in Al Nahda Dubai I dont miss Sun saying will see you tomorrow and he never breaks his promise for yet another enchanting day where the pineal gland reveals, you are progressing my light warrior.

Those teen days we didnt had much access of knowledge where today everything is just at tip of your finger and MagicGenie of internet. We had to rely on pure books. After reading detective and Ghost stories mind was not satissfied or will never at teens. Gods and Ghost had been most demanding topics during those days. As a privellege I had been staying at my House in Kerala Palayad alone since my eighth  standard. Even though my grandmother's house was just in front my house I used to cook my own food, as I had my hunter friends as guest. As these privacy has helped in many Sadhanas and Ghost hunting. Apart from movies reading was the major activity which flared the wild quest as minds infinite creativity was put to work.

In Thalassery those days we had DC books and Authulya apart from some street vendors. For books and new cassettes Manoj and I had to go to Mangalore or Calicut so the distance was not a problem. Sometimes during vacation Bombay now Mumbai was final resort. Have read quite books but these four books were the game changer or the spark which still has the Jumanji effect. Moral of the story is never practise wthout true Guru. And when you are ready for the knowledge your Guru appears, you dont have to churn hard.

Among many books the First book will be Practicl Hypnotism by N.D Shrimali. I think this was the Bible for hypnotism. After reading I was preparing myself to go to Jodhpur to meet this incerdible man which didnt happen. I had a three year subscription of his magazine Yantra Mantra Tantra which open myriads of realm of  sadhanas. His knowledge had no scales which blew my horns and it took quite time to believe these realm of world exsisted. So the first book taught me Tratak and basics of hypnosis and of the most Surya Tratak ( Sun Gazing ) has given me glimpse of Light Warrior and connecting me to Vallalar - Ramalingam which I will blog some other day. So Sun Gazing has made to realize and experience lot of things. In those teens controling small insects like centipede was major demonstration to my friends. So the remote controll mechanism exsisted which can be taken to higher levels. And these has helped alot in Astrology and predictions later which I have stopped now a days. This book has jewells which are virtual and only under better guidance can be miracle for common people and further you explore its vast occean. This blog is not enough to explain the beauty of this book and N.D Shrimali's knowledge.

Second book was Dr. LR Chawdhri's Secrets of  Yantra Mantra and Tantra. The knowledge first book led to explore Yantra Mantra and Tantra which in turn to Yoga and Astrology. This book was part of the exploration of the previous knowledge. The malayalam movie Atharvam was visual feast to substantiate all these books and gave further mileage. The book was divided into three parts were not that much elaborate. But we have such rich heritage and vedic knowledge which is not taught to our kids or most of them explore later or some even dont explore in their life time. Its highly volatile in nature also if not handled properly may go hay wire and bring tantrums to your life. I beleive certain things should start from childhood. We should learn and teach Sanskrit to our kids. And then the basic mantras and prayer. And also Surya Namaskar, Pranyama, meditation and include other yogic practise.  Consistent practise with competent Guru can take you to blend this in life and excel in material life.

Third book was Suman Seth's Practical Yoga. My initial yoga knowledge started with this book. Very descriptive my initial pranayama and breathing techniques started with this book. Later when joined Art of Living understood prana could do lot of things and is the must for spiritual start up. Meditation and tratak mentioned in this book gave new dimension and clear picture to continue with same sets of exercises. Simple yogic pratices to the complex proved what seers have described in the older texts some known and some still hidden. Now reached to understand Thirumoolars breathing ratio which can take you to complex level in seconds. A will to explore and consistent practise with a competent Guru take you beyond time and space. The core is same in all and multiple ways to reach.

Fourth book has been high voltage for many and still has done the same for many. Your belief is your world. What have you have experience and conceive is total product of your outcome. Yogananda's book I dont remember how many times I have read this book and gifted to real seekers. It was 25 years ago I read this book and made clear that this things can happen and richness of Indian Spirtuality. All eminent people who have tried to explore things beyond senses have visited India in search of the knowledge and attained their state so called completeness. Many have stayed in this country exploring and buillding the indepth knowledge and some have spread them across the universe. Kriya yoga was the one I got interested and tried to find and in those days first you had to do it by postal, where they will send you details by mail and tests for longer period and finally the practical will happen which I believe at that time was 3 years.  After long period of 25years I got the opportunity to learn Kriya Yoga from Dubai. All things come to you when exact time arrives. 

. So only one thing to say you can read alot to understand the subject but definetely need a guide who has gone through the paths. Guru is required if you dont want to waste time. And experiences whicn you have are solely yours. Your faith is your God. Things do happen beyond dimensions. Thanks for your precious time. All the best. Thanks for all the Gurus who exsists in different plane's

Ma Varahi & Kashi

When Landed in Varanasi airport Shankar was there to pick us. After hectic travel from Kochi to Varanasi via Hyderabad just dived to bed as early morning planned to touch the land of Kashinath where dusk sets in and the moon rises, Ma Varahi starts Her day, protecting Kashi in the tranquility of the night. Ratri Devata, who is the protector and Kshetra Paalika of Kashi was unfolding miracles. Ma Varahi's  grace us to explore Kashi. Day time is protected by Kala Bhairava, in this temple we tied a black thread which  protected us from bhooth and pretha. The priest like people sit to chant mantras and drive away the ones which has been with us earlier and black thread to protect us in future.

I had chanted Lalitha Sahara Nama lot of  times and continues to, also guided a lot to chant. Mother had always showed her glimpse in many human forms. All the crises had sublimated before her name and continues to unwrap the knowledge which lingers as experience some of which still remain undisclosed as comprehension needs the same dimension else will be termed as a psychological imbalance. 

Still today writing after Panchami of Ashada Navarathri, Ma's presence is felt within. Her grace is felt when the faith remains unwavering. From LSN  Kirichakra-ratharoodha-danda-natha-puraskrita mentions about her. Maa Varahi is the charioteer of the Kiri Chakra. Kiri means the light of creation and also it means boar. Chakra means cycle of creation, preservation and destruction. The yogi/seeker who is sincere, devoted and loving gains access to the chariot Kiricakra gains the light of knowledge of the Self. This implies the attainment of moksha from the cycle of birth and death.  It also means that the seeker leads a life unaffected by the maya(illusion) of the cycle of creation, preservation and destruction around them. She is also called Dandanatha as she holds the staff of justice. She is known as Dandini, the commander in chief of the Shakti’s for Sri Tripurasundari.

Me entering into Srividya was step by step process. Everything started with a Agasthya Mantra  which I got all out of a Blue Moon. Never Knew what it was, kept on chanting till today which slowly revealed what I am heading for. Lalitha chanting came in after meeting Sheefechi. Later understood what Agasthya mantra was doing and taking me to Srividya. Ma Varahi was leading her own way. In the Sri Vidya tradition, worship of Matangi(Saraswati) and Varahi (Lakshmi) are observed with love and reverence as they guide the spiritual seeker to the highest science, knowledge of the Self.

She is Agnya cakersvari who rules e agyna cakra. Sadhaka to raise the kundalini up to agnya cakra ,  Devi's blessings is required to move further to the sahsarara, which is the grace of the divine mother through the Sri Guru.

Sri Maha Varahi Devi, the boar faced sakthi, emerged out of the five flowery arrows of Sri Lalitha. She was made the commander-in-chief of the armed forces.Her chariot the kiri charka.t was pulled by 1000 boars, and the charioteer was stambhini Devi. So worshipping Her will give you stambhan vidya.  Her chariot had all the devatas of the devaloka, especially Sri Dhanvanatri- the God of physician and the Asvini duo – the physician of God’s. So again her energy can cure any disease. The combo effect of warfare and healing. 

If I start describing the benefits of worship and mantras this blog is not enough. Well we moved through Kashi visiting temple of deities each had their story and grace. For me Ma Varahi had sparked the light which I am still carrying. Its all indvidual inner journey where you get glimpse of these Shaktis. Aum Shiva Shakthaikya Ruppinne Namaha. Aum Shri Mathre Namaha. You search ends when you know what you are looking is within you and what ever you see outside  is the inner wave. Thank you for reading  Sudeeyam.

Kashi - Ma Varahi bless us

As I mentioned in early blog. After Global Village Season 2016 we had decided to go to Kashi and Pashupathinath Nepal. The actual journey started from Mookambika, as said to meet Shiva I should start from Devi as she is Shiva njana pradayani, a verse from Lalitha Sahsra Nama. Only Devi can guide you to Shiva or provide you the knowledge to reach Shiva. I have written here it in simple words but the has great meaning in depth. Thanks for the devine energy for being with me to explore, experience and express.

As usual, Mookambika gives the divine energy to drive ahead. I visited and took her blessings. The next day morning by Parsuram Express we started our journey first to Thiruvananthapuram to Pazhavangadi Ganapathi, then to Sree Padmanabha and to Atukkal Devi temple, which was my old circuit during 1993 frequently visited place including British Library. These temples I will do exclusive blog as they have played vital role in my praying.

We hired a cab and went to Rameshwaram day 2. For the first time, I was visiting there did all the rituals and washed my soul. I had been thinking about Sri Shankaracharya from Mookambika and same continued when reached Rameshwaram. Before leaving Rameshwaram visited Dr.A.P.J Kalaam's house now a museum opened to all. Though about some graceful stories which has divine effect in Sir APJ's life to be a proud gift to India.

Our next destination was Madurai Meenakshi. We reached there at 1pm and was there till evening as 

these places had their own glimpse of Srividya deities. Iam not elaborating as the topic is reaching Kashi. From there to see Bhogars Palani Murugan. We reached Palani around 8p.m . Went top hill and had darshan of Murugan. The air itself had the divine essence and lot devine stories reeled through mind screen giving magnanimous frame of Murugan the Lord of War. After taking his divine blessing set towards Guruvayoor, Mammiyoor, Vadakkunathan, Parmelkavu.

Vadakkunathan is place where my friend Sreejith did Shayana Prathikshanam for me, before his love and his priceless deed to rescue me from my Prarabdh Karma, nothing can replace.  Vadakkunathan 

temple has lot of tales to tell. After our prayers we set to Kochi for flight to Varnasi via Hyderbad.

When dusk sets in and the moon rises, She starts Her day, protecting Kashi in the tranquility of the night. So goes the story behind the Goddess of the night (Ratri Devata) who is the protector and Kshetra Paalika of Kashi. Ma Varahii grace us to explore Kashi. Reached Varnasi at Night. Aum Namaha Shivay. To be continued...

Vadakkumnathan to Kashi Vishwanath and Pashupathinath Nepal

It was 2017 June 24th in the land of Kashi, one of a dream for a quite a long time, have come true. Holy Ganges scooped with divine mantras sanctifying my universe within, all emotions getting drenched and could feel the liberation set forth for new journey.

KASHI
Kashi Vishwanath Temple is one of the most famous Hindu temples dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is located in Varanasi(ancient KASHI), Uttar Pradesh, India. The Temple stands on the western bank of the holy river Ganga and is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas, the holiest of Shiva Temples. The main deity is known by the name Shri Vishwanath - Ruler of the Universe. The etymology of the name Vishveshvara is Vishva: Universe, Isha: Lord; Vara: Excellent means Supreme Lord of the Universe the Parabrahman or Parameshwara as its synonyms.

The Temple has been referred to in Hindu scriptures for a very long time as a central part of worship in the Shaiva Philosophy.

 During the religious occasion of Shivratri, Kashi Naresh (King of Kashi) is the chief officiating priest. It is also the 5th richest temple in India.

The actual journey started from Kollur Mookambika. Mother had been always guiding me to the realm of Shiva as she is Shivajnanpradhayani, one who leads you to Shiva. It was a mystic start to my divine journey which turned my life and made sense to my 25 years of spiritual exploration. All started with Agasthya mantra and connections to Lalitha Sahsranama through Sheefechi a true divine mother. And chanting of Gayathri for 13 years and till now had opened many doors but things started gearing up after Lalitha Sahsra Namah - LSN chanting. Getting Srividya initiation from V.Ravi Guru gave new dimension in 2015. Within months I had 2 Mahamerus in my house one I purchased and other one I just accompanied to buy an ordered Golden Mahameru and in the end, I had to carry it and was to pay later to save one omy of friend's changing mind.

But this entry of Meru had tales where at one end the wealth and connections it brought and tales of the low tide which has been recovered half and sure to full-blown move for the crest. Well, now its time for gathering all data for permutation and combination. The result being Sudeeyam where masters of universe meet and guide us to light and we say Tamasoma Jyothir Gamaya ...... Thanks to all wonderful Souls who have been in my past life and this life to power up my visions and lead n share knowledge to liberate. In subtle Masters were guiding for this magic journey.

To be continued....