Thirumanthiram - Gems from GuruMahan

Poem 1- Subtance of Bliss

யான் பெற்ற இன்பம் பெருக இவ்வையகம்
வான் பற்றி நின்ற மறை பொருள் சொல்லிடின்
ஊன் பற்றி நின்ற உயர் திரு மந்திரம்
தான் பற்ற பற்ற தலைப்  படும் தானே

The bliss I am experiencing ,let the Bliss fill the entire world
I explain how I experience this Bliss (As follows)
There is a Secret SUBSTANCE , a Vibration that holds on to the Universe Above
On The other side it holds this Physical Body , that Natural Substance or Naturally existing Vibration is called divine vibration , Thirumanthiram , meiunarvu ,  etc..
When one holds on to Divine Vibration more and more , it reveals out of Ones head Automatically.

Poem 2 - Grammar for Meditation

நாட்டம் இரண்டும் நடு முக்கினில் வைத்திடில்
வாட்டமும் இல்லை மனைக்கும் அழிவில்லை
ஓட்டமும் இல்லை உணர்வில்லை தான் இல்லை
தேட்டமும் இல்லை சிவன் அவனாமே 

Grammar for Meditation from Ashtanga Yoga  - How to become Siva or reach Silence State

Literal Translation

When one Gazes at the tip of Nose
Tiredness is gone, Body knows No decay
Mind does not move and Ego "i" disappears
Searching for happiness of intellect is over and then One becomes verily SIVA The IMMOVABLE and SUPREME

Details of the Above Poem

When one gazes at the tip of the nose with Half Opened eyes (posture for meditation), The tiredness is gone  and the body knows no decay with regular practise since the breathing  is slowed down and merges in the forehead center. The mind does not move as the left and right parts of the brain (the left channel Idagala the Lunar channel and the right channel pingala , the solar channel) is equal and the sushumna the third channel of life , super conscious opens and the mind becomes absorbed inside , the ego also merges with its own creative energy , the searching of the Intellect is over since the intellect has found the real thing it has been searching for all Along, the Self which is its source and after the Body , mind and Intellect are in peaceful state one enjoys Oneself. The state of Siva

Omkara Dhyan - One Word Meditation

Omkaara Meditation

Step 1 : Salutation to Divine : Pancha Anga Namaskara – 5 limbed Salutation

“Let me prostrate and surrender my  body mind and intellect to the divinity within myself for the prosperity and welfare of myself and all”

Step 2 : Guru Stotram

(Namaskara Mudra : Hands together and Index Finger touching the space between the eyebrows )

Guru Brahma Guru Vishnu Guru Devo Maheshwarah

Guru Satchad ParaBrammam Tasmai Sree Guruve Namaha

Step 3 : Salutation to Mother Father and the Guru

a. Sit in normal Meditation position  (Sukhasana)
b. Fold your thumb and then the 4 fingers ,and place it on the knees.This is Aadhi Mudra

c. In  Aadhi Mudra , think of your mother in the forehead eye , exhale lean bend forward and salute your mother , MAATHRU DEVO BHAVA
d. In Aadhi Mudra , think of your father in the forehead eye , exhale lean bend forward and salute your father , PITHRU DEVO BHAVA
d.In Aadhi Mudra , think of your SATGURU in the form of Inner Divine Light ,exhale lean bend forward and salute your father , AACHARYA DEVO BHAVA

Step 4 : Omkaara Dhyanam

First inhale and exhale completely and relax and start the cycle . Beginners need not Follow the counting and let the follow the natural breath rhythm

Each Cycle explanation

Purakam : Inhalation of Air –(6 counts)

Recakam : Exhalation of Air as OMKARA – 12 counts

A gaaram , from  base of stomach until the navel region - 4 counts

U gaaram from the navel to the chest region- 4 counts

M agaaram from the cavity of the throat until the space between the eyebrows - 4 counts

Sunniyagam : External retention (ie) After the breath is completely exhaled by the chanting of A U M , then without breathing and staying in silence for 6 counts at the top of the brain  and then the next cycle starts with again inhalation

This has to be chanted for 21 cycles , take care not to inhale immediately after exhalation

Note  : Please follow the instructions from the Instructor

Step 5 :   AAVAHANAM or descending the Cosmic Energy , the Divine Vibrations

After finishing the meditation , rub your hands 5 times and place them on the eyelids.Feel the warmth emanting from the center of your palms throught the eyelids.

Do it again. Now raise your hands and receive the Energy 12 inches above your head from the Dwadasantha center in the center of your palms and descend the energy through the center of th spine from the top of the head. Mentally think let my body , mind and intellect be purified and energized

Step 6 : Blessings to the World.

Keep your hands in namaskara Mudra , thumb touching the forehead eye and bless yourself ,your family,your parents, your friends, your spouse ,your children,your workplace,your city ,your country , the whole world and then Universe.
Offer the Selfless thought "Let all beings attain peace and happiness"

Step 7 : Surrender  to Divine : Pancha Anga Namaskara – 5 limbed Salutation

“Let me prostrate and surrender the body mind and intellect to the divinity within myself for the prosperity and welfare of myself and all . Let me be pure in thought , word and deed”

SANTHOSHAM ! SANTHOSHAM ! SANTHOSHAM