Embracing the World
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Like a thousand bees to a wondrous flower
To his fragrant presence they flock
To look upon this loveliness, newly-blossomed
To drink deep from the nectar hoard, just unlocked.
They hasten to experience his healing touch
They hearken to the voice of the Master
They come to beg his infinite compassion
But stay to join in his laughter!
DHYANAPEETAM IS BORN
Word of the charismatic boy-saint rode the winds in every direction.
The numbers who came to seek refuge at his feet was daily doubling. They came not only to seek relief from physical ailments, but to lay open their lives before his compassion. They sought guidance and consolation on matters emotional, material and spiritual.
The most devout of his devotees begged to be allowed to build Swamiji an ashram#. Swamiji refused; he knew Existence had other plans for him. At last, he conceded to the building of a tiny dwelling of mud and thatch, no more than a simple haven from sun and rain.
Here he daily conducted mass healing and meditation camps, reaching out to thousands. Swamiji's mission soon spread to neighbouring Salem and other towns.
simple rustic commune
for holy men and their disciples
The ashram at Erode being built, on the backs of the holy river Kaveri.
Visible in the far left of the picture (top) is Swamiji's original 'dwelling' - four pillars and a thatched roof!
Living on only the barest necessities, eating the food brought by devotees and spending practically all his time in healing and meditation, Swamiji stayed in this simple ashram till he moved to Bangalore in 2002.
Guru Poornima celebrations at the ashram (top)
Guru Pooja being performed for Swamiji by some of his earliest devotees (below)
GOING PUBLIC : Swamiji addresses the public at a conference on spirituality. (top)
GIVING THANKS : The first person to benefit from Swamji's healing touch shares the expereince of his miraculous return to health. (below)
POOJAS, RITUALS AND YAGAS PERFORMED AT PUBLIC FUNCTIONS AND IN THE HOMES OF DEVOTEES
At the Sri Vidya pooja, where Swamiji takes on the form and qualitites of the Divine Mother.
In this tribute to the feminine Shakti, Swamji assumes the feminine form in dress and demeanour, robed in a brightly coloured silk saree and adorned with jewellery.
