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Welcome to part two of the enthralling saga of Siddharth Aditya's life. If you have missed the first two videos in this series, I highly recommend checking them out before diving into this one. Linked in the description. And if you're new here, consider subscribing to this channel for more enlightening insights.
In our previous segment, we witnessed Siddharth Aditya's southward journey and the concealed treasures of knowledge that he and his fellow Siddharths safeguarded within a mystical cave. After that incredible story, a massive cosmic event, Mahaprallya, shook the world. Regrettably, many of Agastya's original poetic compositions were lost in flood. However, he managed to salvage and restore a portion, creating another set of 12,000 poems. These too were hidden away by fellow sages to safeguard their profound wisdom. Subsequently, many Siddharths followed suit, embedding both direct and concealed meanings within their compositions. Comprising 12,000 poems continues to represent this tradition of cryptic knowledge.
Amidst all these geographical changes, Agastya, when seeking for a place that would not be affected by future calamities, located a mountain range in South India. This is the present-day Kutralam range, north of Kanyakumari. This spot is said to be the safest place and free from any future catastrophes. With his profound cosmic wisdom, Siddharth Agastya chose the earthly manifestation of Lord Shiva and Uma as Dakshana Murthy and Shane Bhaga Devi respectively, choosing their abode atop the Podhigai Malai within the Kutralam.
Eleven years after the commencement of the Taluga, eminent sages Agastya, Nandi Swara, Pashupati, Vyagrapada, and Patanjali, together with Lord Muruga, son of Lord Shiva and Parvati, met at Mahadev Giri in the Kutralam Hills to seek guidance from Dakshinamurthy. He instructed them to revise the ancient knowledge of the philosophy and signs and propagate this knowledge in the appropriate manner and time for the benefit of humanity. Each of these sages recorded their knowledge on palm leaves after extensive discussions held in a place called in Ramna District of Tamil Nadu and presented them to Lord Dakshana Murthy for his perusal. The entire literature in Tamil came to be called Siddhaveda. It was then translated into the four existing languages of that period: Sanskrit, Greek, Hebrew, and Chinese. Agastya was specifically tasked with the responsibility of ensuring the widespread dissemination of this ancient knowledge, encompassing all its branches, to the entire world in a manner that suited the prevailing circumstances and needs.
With this monumental responsibility on his shoulders, Agastya embarked on the mission of selecting worthy individuals to spread this knowledge. With Lord Muruga's guidance, they established an institution, Siddharth Sabhai, near the main waterfalls of Kutralam, right by the temple. This endeavor was aided by Siddharth Bogal, Nandi Deva, and numerous other scholars. An organized framework was established to educate people from diverse corners of the world in five distinct subjects, following a systematic approach.
Firstly, they delved into philosophy, understanding the intricate connection between the soul and matter, comprehending the evolution process, and attaining of reality. Secondly, the people were immersed in various branches of yoga, guiding them towards perfection or siddhi through the art of meditation. Thirdly, a comprehensive knowledge about astronomy and astrology, two interrelated fields, was taught. Fourthly, the training extended to the realm of alchemy, encompassing the physical and chemical properties of elements. Finally, the science of medicine was imparted, equipping them with profound diagnostic skills, particularly through the Nadi system, which involved pulse reading.
Then, various institutions under specific specialized masters were developed in different locations. For instance, under the guidance of Siddharth Bhogar, an institution was established at Thiru Prankundram near Madurai for research on minerals, salts, chemicals, etc., for the treatment of chronic and acute diseases. Research work on poisonous snakes for the utilization of their venom in the treatment of various diseases was also undertaken.
Having established these pioneering institutions, Agastya embarked on an extensive mission to disseminate the vast wealth of knowledge accrued by the Siddharths. Their mission involved widespread distribution and education to illuminate the world with their profound wisdom.
Among Agastya's remarkable teachings was the profound concept of understanding divinity within the human form through the practice of Vasi Yogam. Vasi Yogam constitutes a unique form of yoga centered around the subtle inner breath, known as Prana, and the intricate channels, Nadi, through which energy flows during the breathing process. By purifying the Nadi, Vasi Yoga facilitates the unobstructed flow of life force energy, Prana, nurturing both body and soul on the transformative journey towards self-realization and enlightenment. As Vasi Yoga reaches its final stage, the external breath suspends, and the inner breath takes over. Interestingly, the term "Vasi" intriguingly mirrors the rivers of Shiva, a notable point to ponder. Do let me know in the comments if you're well aware of Vasi Yoga or its connections.
It's worth noting that Kriya Yoga is believed to have evolved from the extensive foundations of Vasi Yoga. Were early gurus of Mahavtar Babaji in his composition, "Yanam," he breaks enlightenment in just four lines, which goes like the one shown on the screen:
"மனதை அடக்கினால் மந்திரம் தேவையில்லை
மனதை அடக்கினால் பிராணாயாமம் தேவையில்லை
மனதை அடக்கினால் வசி யோகம் தேவையில்லை
மனதை அடக்கினால் நாம் சொல்வதே மந்திரம்"
Which translates to: "When the mind is controlled, there is no need to recite any mantras. When the mind is controlled, there is no need to practice any Prana balancing. When the mind is controlled, there is no need to continue Vasi Yoga. When the mind is controlled, whatever we recite itself manifests as a powerful mantra."
The first phrase about mantra recitation represents the path of Bhakti Margam, achieving connection with the divine through devotion. However, the deeper implication suggests that once you have mastered mind control, through mantra repetition, repetition becomes unnecessary. Similarly, the second and third phrases symbolize the yoga, attaining self-realization through Prana Yoga practices like Vasi Yogam or Kriya Yoga. Once the mind attains stillness through these methods, their continuous practice becomes redundant. Finally, when the mind remains calm and unreactive to external influences, you enter a self-realized state where your spoken words can directly manifest into reality. This marks the pinnacle of conscious awareness, known as Kriya Shakti. These profound lines from "Yanam" book are one of his very significant teachings to humanity.
After satisfactorily completing their mission of propagating the said teachings, the Siddharths went into Samadhi, merging themselves into the cosmos. Legend states that in the serene month of December to January, Siddharth Agastya attained the state of Samadhi in the tranquil haven of Agastair Kudum, situated in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.
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In our next installment, we will delve into the life journey of Siddharth Tirumala. Thanks for watching.