THE ESOTERIC
KANDAR ANUBHUTI
THE SECRET TEACHING ON
GOD-EXPERIENCE
(A Treatise on Adwaitic Realization)
OF
SAINT ARUNAGIRINATHAR
| THE ESOTERIC KANDAR ANUBHUTI THE SECRET TEACHING ON GOD-EXPERIENCE (A Treatise on Adwaitic Realization) OF SAINT ARUNAGIRINATHAR | |
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| Arunagiri's dream and commanded him to come there where He would grant him the blessing of daily singing His Tiruppugazh songs. Since then Arunagiri was longing to reach 'Melai Vayaloor' as soon as possible. On his way, at the place called Etti-kudi he expressed his wish to the Lord to etch His emblems (of the Vel and Peacock) on him, even as saint Tiru-Naavuk-karasu had prayed to Lord Siva to etch His emblem of the 'Trisoola' (Trident) and the 'Rishabha' (holy Bull) on him. (See page-lx for its fulfilment). From there he visited Swami Malai where he had 'Paada–darisanam' (Vision of the Lord's Feet) and sang the 'Tiru-ezhu-Koorrttrirukkai' (a special type of poem called 'Chittra-kavi' which can be portrayed in a drawing). Then he reached 'Thanjavoor'. Glorifying the Lord there, Arunagiri mentions about Lord Krishna bringing the divine plant 'Paarijaata' from Devaloka or heaven to this earth, (T-889: 'Kanda vaarkuzhal') after defeating Indra and the host of gods who fought and tried to prevent Him. From there he reached Tiruch-chengodu. He was so much enchanted by the beauty of the place and the Lord enshrined therein that he glorified Him in many songs not only in Tiruppugazh but also in Kandar Alankaram and Kandar Anubhuti. It is said that he also got a boon from that Lord that wherever he be, if he calls 'Kanda' the Lord would appear and help him, even as the Lord appeared earlier at Tiruvannamalai in the midst of a huge assembly of devotees (in that 'Event'). Though unwilling to depart from there, desirous of visiting Melai Vayaloor soon, he reached Tiruchiraapalli where also he praised the Lord, remembering how He appeared on His peacock-vehicle and gave His Vision to that vast assembly of devotees at Tiruvannmalai. While staying at Tiruchiraapalli, the saint seems to have visited Melai Vayaloor which is close by, before he actually went there later to stay for many days. At Vayaloor, Arunagiri had many divine experiences. With the permission of Lord Murugan there, Arunagiri sought the blessings of Lord Ganesa there (called Poyyaa-Ganapathy) to sing more Tiruppugazh songs on Lord Murugan, His Peacock and Vel, etc. And that Lord Ganesa appeared in his dream and blessed him accordingly. Similarly, Lord Siva of that temple (called Agniiswarar) to whom also he offered prayers appeared in Arunagiri's dream and granted him the needed energy to sing Tiruppugazhs. Accordingly, Arunagiri sang many Tiruppugazhs (about 18) extolling Lord Murugan of that place. Pleased with his songs, one day, the Lord appeared in his dream and said: "I have granted you the power to sing my glories in the Madhura Kavi and Chitra Kavi type of verses. Sing them daily. I reside at Viraali Malai. Come to that place. Destroying your ignorance, I have filled you with the Nectar of Wisdom." So saying, the Lord disappeared. On waking up from that dream, Arunagiri expressed his gratitude to the Lord for all the blessings. And taking leave of Him, the saint left for Viraali Malai. Here too he stayed for some days and sang the glory of the Lord enshrined there in diverse ways in 15 Songs. Then he proceeded to Jnaana Malai and prayed to the Lord there to once again grant him those Feet which He had granted on Day One at Tiruvannamalai when he jumped from the temple tower, deciding to cast off his body and soul. From there while he was on his way to Peroor he lost his way in the midst of a thick jungle. Bewildered, he prayed to the Lord at Tiruchchengodu, Who had given him an assurance that He would appear to help Arunagiri wherever and | ||
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