OmniLight Invocations 365

சத்திய ஞான சபை (Sathiya Gnana Sabhai) or The Great Hall of Truth-Knowledge, and place of special manifestation of OmniLight, designed by Ramalingam without any formal training in architecture. It was constructed in 1871 and opened to the public in January 1872. It has no anthropomorphic idols or images.

Arutperunjothi Agaval: Couplet: 730

அகங்கார மாங்காங் கதிகரிப் பமைந்திடச்

சகங்காண வுள்ளந் தழைத்து மலர்ந்திட!

Ego

Submits

And

Subsides,

The

Heart

Blossoms

And

Overflows

With

Joy

At

The

Sight

Of

The

Cosmos,

OmniLight Of Supreme Compassion!

Notes:

This couplet continues the series of couplets which describe Ramalingam’s extraordinary realization of the OmniLight. It is unique in the annals of religious or mystical experience. 

After the previous couplets on the physical transformations accompanying Ramalingam’s extraordinary experience and realization, this couplet continues to describe other transformations in his being, notably the transformation of அகங்காரம் (Tamil: akaṅkāram – Sanskrit: अहंकार or Ahaṅkāra) or Ego, the I-sense which identifies with and asserts ownership and rulership over the Non-I or the Non-self, the externalities such as body, cognitive instruments, objects, and other beings.

This couplet affirms that this Ego or I-sense has become quiescent.

“உள்ளம்” (uḷḷam) refers to the heart, or the seat of emotions.

This couplet affirms that this emotive faculty has blossomed and overflows with joy at the sight of the cosmos.

The Arutperunjothi Agaval is Ramalingam’s magnum opus of spiritual enlightenment poetry composed in 798 couplets in 1872. In later posts, I will offer commentaries on these couplets.

OmniLight Invocations 365

An old photo of Sathiya Dharuma Saalai (The Home of True Charity) in Vadalur, Tamilnadu, South India – It was opened by Ramalingam on May 23, 1867, and has fed the poor and hungry to this day.

Arutperunjothi Agaval: Couplet: 729

மனங்கனிந் துருகிட மதிநிறைந் தொளிர்ந்திட

இனம்பெறு சித்த மியைந்து களித்திட!

Mind

Mellows

And

Melts

In

Love,

Intellect

Achieves

Wholeness

And

Illumination,

The

Associated

Will

Becomes

Harmonious

And

Delightful,

OmniLight Of Supreme Compassion!

Notes:

This couplet continues the series of couplets which describe Ramalingam’s extraordinary realization of the OmniLight. It is unique in the annals of religious or mystical experience. 

After the previous couplets on the physical transformations accompanying Ramalingam’s extraordinary experience and realization, this couplet begins to describe other transformations in his being, notably the transformation of the faculties of மனம் or mind (instrument of awareness and thought), மதி or intellect (instrument of inference), and சித்தம் or will (instrument of decision).

The Arutperunjothi Agaval is Ramalingam’s magnum opus of spiritual enlightenment poetry composed in 798 couplets in 1872. In later posts, I will offer commentaries on these couplets.

OmniLight Invocations 365

An old photo of Siddhi Valaagam (சித்தி வளாகம்) or “Abode of Adepthood”, Mettukuppam, Vadalur, Tamilnadu, India. It was Ramalingam’s final residence and venue of his last talk in October 1873.

Añjali Mudrā: Hands joining in salutation

“A Japanese statue of Bodhisattva Seishi, doing Añjali Mudrā.” Source: Wikipedia

Whirling Dervishes in Istanbul, Turkey; Source: Wikipedia

Arutperunjothi Agaval: Couplet: 728

மெய்யெலாங் குளிர்ந்திட மென்மார் பசைந்திடக்

கையெலாங் குவிந்திடக் காலெலாஞ் சுலவிட!

Cooling

Of

The

Body,

Breasts

Stirring,

Hands

Joining

In

Salutation,

Legs

Revolving,

OmniLight Of Supreme Compassion!

Notes:

This couplet continues the series of couplets which describe Ramalingam’s extraordinary realization of the OmniLight. It is unique in the annals of religious or mystical experience. It is noteworthy that several of these couplets describe the transformations in his body occurring as a result of this extraordinary realization.

The reference to the stirring of the மென்மார் (menmar) or the soft areas of the chest, or breasts, is intriguing. It may well signal an awakening of a dormant feminine aspect in the male body and/or it may refer to the effects of the blossoming of the Anāhata or the subtle heart chakra located in the center of the chest.

The hands joining in salutation represents the gesture named “Añjali Mudrā” in the lore of Mudrās or gestures in Indian classical dance. It is found in sculptures in India and other parts of Asia. Perhaps, the origins of this Mudrā are to be found in the ecstatic mystical experiences of the sort described by Ramalingam.

It appears from several of these couplets that Ramalingam was in standing position when he had this extraordinary experience and realization. The reference in the previous couplet to tears streaming down to his feet and the reference in this couplet to the revolving movement of his legs support this conclusion.

This is not unprecedented since there is a famous photograph of the 19th century Indian mystic Sri Ramakrishna standing in samadhi or superconscious state.

It is noteworthy, in this context, that the ecstatic “Sufi whirling” of original Sufi mystics, portrayed today by the “Dancing Dervishes” of Turkey, also provides an example of this revolving movement of the legs mentioned by Ramalingam. It is likely that he too whirled in the ecstasy of his experience of the OmniLight.

The Arutperunjothi Agaval is Ramalingam’s magnum opus of spiritual enlightenment poetry composed in 798 couplets in 1872. In later posts, I will offer commentaries on these couplets.

OmniLight Invocations 365

Symbol of OmniLight in the சத்திய ஞான சபை (Sathiya Gnana Sabhai) or The Great Hall of Truth-Knowledge, a place of special manifestation of OmniLight.

Arutperuntjothi Agaval: Couplet: 727

வாய்துடித் தலறிட வளர்செவித் துணைகளிற்

கூயிசைப் பொறியெலாங் கும்மெனக் கொட்டிட!

Lips

Trembling,

Mouth

Uttering

A

Loud

Cry,

Ears

Drummed

With

Sweet

Sounds,

OmniLight Of Supreme Compassion!

Notes:

This couplet continues the series of couplets which describe Ramalingam’s extraordinary realization of the OmniLight. It is unique in the annals of religious or mystical experience. It is noteworthy that several of these couplets describe the transformations in his body occurring as a result of this extraordinary realization.

The Arutperunjothi Agaval is Ramalingam’s magnum opus of spiritual enlightenment poetry composed in 798 couplets in 1872. In later posts, I will offer commentaries on these couplets.

OmniLight Invocations 365

Entrance to the site of the radiant symbol (Jothi or orb of light) of OmniLight in the Sathiya Gnana Sabhai (1872), or Hall Of Truth-Knowledge, designed by Ramalingam.

Arutperunjothi Agaval: 726

உண்ணகை தோற்றிட வுரோமம் பொடித்திடக்

கண்ணினீர் பெருகிக் கால்வழிந் தோடிட!

Laughter

Of

Joy,

Horripilation

In

The

Body,

Tears

Streaming

Down

To

The

Feet,

OmniLight Of Supreme Compassion!

Notes:

This couplet continues the series of couplets which describe Ramalingam’s extraordinary realization of the OmniLight. It is unique in the annals of religious or mystical experience. It is noteworthy that several of these couplets describe the transformations in his body occurring as a result of this extraordinary realization.

The Arutperunjothi Agaval is Ramalingam’s magnum opus of spiritual enlightenment poetry composed in 798 couplets in 1872. In later posts, I will offer commentaries on these couplets.

OmniLight Invocations 365

சத்திய ஞான சபை (Sathiya Gnana Sabhai) or The Great Hall of Truth-Knowledge, and place of special manifestation of OmniLight, designed by Ramalingam without any formal training in architecture. It was constructed in 1871 and opened to the public in January 1872. It has no anthropomorphic idols or images.

Arutperunjothi Agaval: Couplet: 725

ஒண்ணுதல் வியர்த்திட வொளிமுக மலர்ந்திட

தண்ணிய வுயிர்ப்பினிற் சாந்தந் ததும்பிட!

The

Forehead

Perspires,

The

Face

Is

Lit

With

Joy,

And

Breathing

Becomes

Cool

And

Composed,

OmniLight Of Supreme Compassion!

Notes:

This couplet continues the series of couplets which describe Ramalingam’s extraordinary realization of the OmniLight. It is unique in the annals of religious or mystical experience. It is noteworthy that several of these couplets describe the transformations in his body occurring as a result of this extraordinary realization.

The Arutperunjothi Agaval is Ramalingam’s magnum opus of spiritual enlightenment poetry composed in 798 couplets in 1872. In later posts, I will offer commentaries on these couplets.

OmniLight Invocations 365

An old photo of Sathiya Dharuma Saalai (The Home of True Charity) in Vadalur, Tamilnadu, South India – It was opened by Ramalingam on May 23, 1867, and has fed the poor and hungry to this day.

Hormones

Arutperunjothi Agaval: Couplet: 724

மடலெலா மூளை மலர்ந்திட வமுதம்

உடலெலா மூற்றெடுத் தோடி நிரம்பிட!

The

Blossoming

Of

The

Brain,

The

Streams

Of

Ambrosia

Released

Inside

The

Body

And

Filling

It,

OmniLight Of Supreme Compassion!

Notes:

This couplet continues the series of couplets which describe Ramalingam’s extraordinary realization of the OmniLight. It is unique in the annals of religious or mystical experience. It is noteworthy that several of these couplets describe the transformations in his body occurring as a result of this extraordinary realization.

This couplet describes the blossoming or regeneration of the brain and the release of “ambrosia”, either hormones or an unknown regenerative fluid, in the body.

It is noteworthy that in his second “Petition to the OmniLight”, Ramalingam distinguishes between two types of brain structures, the egocentric and the transpersonal. The former is the basis of egocentric operations of thought and feeling and the latter dormant structure is the basis of operations which facilitate enlightenment or the realization of the OmniLight.

This couplet may refer also to the full activation of the transpersonal brain at the touch of the OmniLight.

The Arutperunjothi Agaval is Ramalingam’s magnum opus of spiritual enlightenment poetry composed in 798 couplets in 1872. In later posts, I will offer commentaries on these couplets.

OmniLight Invocations 365

An old photo of Siddhi Valaagam (சித்தி வளாகம்) or “Abode of Adepthood”, Mettukuppam, Vadalur, Tamilnadu, India. It was Ramalingam’s final residence and venue of his last talk in October 1873.

The Subtle Chakras Of Human Body

Arutperunjothi Agaval: Couplet: 723

இரத்த மனைத்துமுள் ளிறுகிடச் சுக்கிலம்

உரத்திடை பந்தித் தொருதிர ளாயிட!

The

Blood

Coagulating

Inside

The

Body,

The

Seminal

Fluid

Thickening

Into

A

Round

Mass

In

The

Center,

OmniLight Of Supreme Compassion!

Notes:

The Tamil word “உரத்தல்” (urattal) means “to become firm or hard”. The word “இடை” (idai) means “center”. It could mean the center of the abdomen, or the Svadhisthana or Sacral chakra in Kundalini yoga.

This couplet continues the series of couplets which describe Ramalingam’s extraordinary realization of the OmniLight. It is unique in the annals of religious or mystical experience. It is noteworthy that several of these couplets describe the transformations in his body occurring as a result of this extraordinary realization.

In his second “Petition To The OmniLight” (Suddha Sanmarga Vinappam), Ramalingam refers to two forms of movement of the seminal fluid in the male human body: the ordinary downward movement and emission in the sexual act and the extraordinary inner and upward movement nourishing the subtle energies and faculties of the body and mind. The latter process is the result of celibacy and sublimation or transmutation of the sexual energy for enlightenment. It must not be conflated with the practice of suppression of ejaculation in sexual union.

This couplet refers to this extraordinary inner and upward movement of the concentrated seminal fluid resulting from the practice of contemplation and realization of the OmniLight.

The Arutperunjothi Agaval is Ramalingam’s magnum opus of spiritual enlightenment poetry composed in 798 couplets in 1872. In later posts, I will offer commentaries on these couplets.

OmniLight Invocations 365

Symbol of OmniLight in the சத்திய ஞான சபை (Sathiya Gnana Sabhai) or The Great Hall of Truth-Knowledge, a place of special manifestation of OmniLight.

Human Skeletal System

Human Muscular System

Arutperunjothi Agaval: Couplet: 722

என்பெலா நெக்குநெக் கியலிடை நெகிழ்ந்திட

மென்புடைத் தசையெலா மெய்யுறத் தளர்ந்திட!

The

Bones

Pushing

And

Loosening,

The

Muscles

Relaxing,

OmniLight Of Supreme Compassion!

Notes:

This couplet continues the series of couplets which describe Ramalingam’s extraordinary realization of the OmniLight. It is unique in the annals of religious or mystical experience. It is noteworthy that several of these couplets describe the transformations in his body occurring as a result of this extraordinary realization.

The Arutperunjothi Agaval is Ramalingam’s magnum opus of spiritual enlightenment poetry composed in 798 couplets in 1872. In later posts, I will offer commentaries on these couplets.

OmniLight Invocations 365

Entrance to the site of the radiant symbol (Jothi or orb of light) of OmniLight in the Sathiya Gnana Sabhai (1872), or Hall Of Truth-Knowledge, designed by Ramalingam.

The Human Skin – the largest organ in the human body.

The Human Nervous system

Arutperunjothi Agaval: Couplet: 725

தோலெலாங் குழைந்திடச் சூழ்நரம் பனைத்தும்

மேலெலாங் கட்டவை விட்டுவிட் டியங்கிட!

The

Skin

Softening,

The

Nerves

Disentangling

And

Freely

Releasing

Their

Action

Potential

In

The

Upper

Body,

OmniLight Of Supreme Compassion!

Notes:

This couplet marks the beginning of the series of couplets which describe Ramalingam’s extraordinary realization of the OmniLight. It is unique in the annals of religious or mystical experience. It is noteworthy that several of these couplets describe the transformations in his body occurring as a result of this extraordinary realization.

The Arutperunjothi Agaval is Ramalingam’s magnum opus of spiritual enlightenment poetry composed in 798 couplets in 1872. In later posts, I will offer commentaries on these couplets.