SithamalliOnMyMind08
சித்தமெல்லாம்
சித்தமல்லி
- 8!
Nivēthithā
When Sundaranarayanan (SN) faced the stubborn cows not wanting to eat
the fodder, he wanted to hit the cows but, in his sight, he saw a
wonderful vision. Mantrālaya Mahāṉ appeared behind the stubborn cows and
said, “Are you going to hit the cows I entrusted to your kind care?”
That was an admonition with unspoken words. SN in his mind asked for
forgiveness.
He decided
to go to the Mantrālayam as soon as possible. The adamant cows
immediately fed on the fodder he offered.
When SN took his siesta after noon meal, a sweat shock was awaiting. His
friend Baskaran called him on the phone and told him (SN) that he with
his friends planned to go to Mantrālayam and bought tickets for all
including him. SN feeling the compassionate grace of mysterious God
became tender-hearted. As soon as he heard of going to Mantrālaya, the
invitation came soon. His spine tingled and he experienced ecstasy.
Next Week, SN left for Mantrālayam with Baskaran, Kalyānasundaram and
others. He took with him a booklet of temple activities.
The heads of the images of Perumāḷ and Thāyār in the pamphlet were
marred with ragged edges: That made SN unhappy. He wondered whether it
can be repaired. Rāgavēndirar helped assuage that feeling on the way to
Mantrālayam.
On the way, they went to Hampi, the place known for meeting of
Ramapiran, Anjaneyar and Sugrīva. There the holy images appeared ragged
at the edges because of the damage caused by the foreign invaders. The
devotees continued to offer worship to the images. Seeing the damaged
images, SN’s grief disappeared.
Having arrived at Mantrālayam, next day they took baths, donned
Pañcakaccam (a long clothing worn by men with five-point insertions) and
went for Darśan of and homage to Mantrālaya Mahan. They received special
permission for Darśan of Mahan. While they were waiting in
SrīRāgavēndirar Brindavanam, they saw a group of Veda Chanters. A
Bhattar from the group, unknown to him, gestured SN to go to him. He
stood his ground not knowing him. The Bhattar kept on calling him and so
SN walked towards him.
SN with Veda group sat in the Mahan’s Brindavanam, listened to the Vedic
Chanting and was immersed in the inundation of grace of Mahan.
When he exited the premises, he
asked the Bhattar, “What was the reason you invited me alone with your
gesture?”
Bhattar replied, “Why, I don’t know the reason. An idea popped in my
mind repeatedly asking me to invite you. That was the reason for
inviting you.”
It must have been the intention of SrīRāgavēndirar (God) to create an
idea in the mind of Bhattar to invite SN selected by God for divine
services, so SN will develop limitless Bakthi and faith in him (God).
A few days later incidents one
after another confirmed that it was Satyam (Truth).
Having received Brindavanam Darśan and coming out, he joined his friends
for one more Darśan. SN harbored in his mind a notion that his past-life
Vāsanās (fragrance, clinging Karma from past life) is still afflicting
him, though he is happy and enjoys Mahan’s Anugraham (Favor, kindness,
grace). SN placed his booklet of holy temple services in Brindavanam and
challenged Mahan, “Swamy, if it is true that you, in your holy intent,
involve me in Perumāl’s Kaiṅkaryam (physical services for God), you
offer me your grace and favor in full measure.
Does Mahan not know what doubts SN had in his mind? The next moment, a
miracle happened. The crossandra flower petals above the Mahan’s
Brindavanam rained down on the Service manual for temple services.
Mantrālayam Mahan confirmed his complete grace and support to SN
that allowed him to participate in the temple services.
SN still experienced
hangover from past events, though he was joyous having received love,
support and grace from SrīRāgavēndirar.
On his second trip for Darśan with his friends, SN took a coconut for
dedication to SrīRāgavēndirar. Since the officiating priest was not
there, he could not break the coconut and dedicate it to the God. With
that deficiency hanging over him, SN exited the premises with Prasadam.
A miracle happened just before his departure. SN’s mental
dissatisfaction dissipated.
How?
Mind will tingle.
Images: K. Satishkumar