My Guruji was born this day. I was a regular visitor of nearby shakthi temple for years. The presiding deity is Moogambigai. The idol is beautifully sculptured and the priest takes keen interest in making Her look gorgeous and divine. Before my evening walk I make it a point to visit this temple and chat with the priest, a well informed young man. At that time I was desperately looking for a real Guru. One day during my casual chat with the priest, he said that there lives a Guru close by. I am living in this area for decades and this Guru was my neighbour, which I never knew. It was late in the evening when I heard about this Guru and I decided to take a chance to meet him immediately. When I entered his house I was made to wait, as Guru was taking his dinner. I could not control my anxiety. Every minute passed by, looked like an hour. After ten minutes of waiting he appeared. On just seeing him I prayed that he should accept me as his disciple. I first addressed him as Guruji only. My whole body was trembling as I could not withstand his vibration. It was a one to one meeting. Nobody was with us. I know for certain that I had met my Guruji. I was with him for about 90 minutes. Those 90 minutes I cannot forget in my life. He was very kind and cordial through out this time. It was very late by then and I decided not to disturb him any further as age was on his wrong side.
From that day onwards, I never failed to visit him during my six years of association with him. He knew all the four Vedas by heart. He can quote anything from any of the Upanishads without reference. He knew astrology, astronomy, ayurveda, mantra sastras and tantra sastras. He initiated me into mantras. Since I was so ignorant at that time, I will keep on seeking clarifications for hours together. He will patiently clarify citing simple examples. Almost this daily routine continued for about five years. He performed daily poojas. He had very powerful and vibrating idols. His voice was simply superb. When he chants mantras, the recitation can be heard from miles. The rhythm, fluency and voice modulation vied with each other. When he performed poojas, you can literally feel the presence of the concerened deity. He was very close to Paramacharyal of Kanchi mutt. I have seen various letters written to him from the mutt signed as narayana smriti. One day a person from a Gulf country came to meet him. At that time I was also there. Whenever I have time, I used to go to my Guruji’s house. This gentle man from the Gulf wanted some clarification on his horoscope. Guruji never took the horoscope from him. But Guruji went on describing his house, right from the structure to the flooring. To cap it all Guruji told him that at that time his son was taking delivery of a brand new grey colour car.
The gentle man did not believe this, as his son has not informed him about this car. He immediately rang up his son and he told him that he was in fact taking delivery of the same colour car. All of us were stunned. His own Guru is Ashwathama, the son of Dhronachariar. Ashwathama is said to be one of the chiranjivis (immortal). My Guruji told me that he got initiation from Ashwathama when Guruji was doing penance at the Himalayas. My Guruji has a big photograph of Ashwathama in his pooja room. On every birthday of Ashwathama, sacred ashes (vibuthi) used to fall from his photo. All his disciples including me saw those ashes gushing out from the photo. My Guruji had enormous powers and was a highly evolved soul. On one of his birthdays, same day three years back, he told me that he is going to teach me on self realization. Every evening for six months he taught me the steps towards self realization. Believe me, no body was present at that time except my Guruji and me. Either people will meet him before or after his teachings.
The way in which he explained the concept, importance and modalities with simple examples, my God, no body can explain the most difficult concept in our life in such a simple way. Once, he was done with six months teaching, he again condensed the whole thing and delivered in fifteen days. When the second session was over, he asked me to prostrate before him. He never touches anybody nor does he allow others to touch him. He kept both his hands on my head for a moment. My God, my head was spinning like a motor wheel. It took several minutes before I could recoup myself. He knew when he was going to die. Normally I used to be with him till 9.00 in the night. When I announced my departure, he asked me to come back at 10.30 in the night. He asked me and my wife to sit on his bed and he hugged us like an affectionate father. I know for sure that he was passing on something to us. He had slight difficulty in breathing when I reached his house again. We called the doctor, though my Guruji said that doctors cannot do anything. Not one doctor, but several doctors came rushing in. He had a number of doctor disciples. Doctors wanted him to be admitted in a hospital, though they felt that his pulse and BP were normal. My Guruji refused to go to hospital. It was past midnight.
One by one started leaving as he stabilized at that time. I also wanted to take leave, but he asked me to stay back. I stayed back for a while. I could not stay longer, as I was feeling very sleepy. Guruji was still sitting and meditating. His family members were there by his side at that time. I quietly left my Guruji and returned home to catch up with my sleep. But I could not get my sleep. I was feeling very guilty and I could not get my sleep. I called up his house by 01.30 early in the morning. His son informed me his end. He would have departed just then probably at 1.28 or 1.29. I ran to his house. I saw my Guruji but his atman had already merged with Him. I was too late. Today we are celebrating His birthday. I know that he will forgive me for not obeying his instructions during his last one hour. He is called Satyajithananda means one who has won over the Truth. Guruji! Are you hearing me? We need you Guruji, we need you to be always with us. We have nobody else except you Guruji. Will you come today in person to bless your children Guruji. We will be waiting for you today Guruji. Will you come back Guruji?
Seshadhri
April 28, 2009 11:40 PM
My God! It's an open letter. You were instrumental in taking me to Guruji. I had visited his house several times, but today you had narrated from the bottom of your heart and you are really Lucky to have learnt a lot from him. Should I say that Guruji is always with Us.
I would also like to share one incident during our visits. Mr. Kumar brought Bananas for Guruji one day. Before purchasing, he requested the shop-keeper to give Good Bananas since it is going to be given to an aged Guru. This was not known to Guruji. But when Kumar handed-over Bananas to Guruji, Guruji told Kumar that there is no Good Banana or Bad Banana. Banana is a Banana. It was a stunning experience to Mr. Kumar. In fact, nobody was witnessing the discussion between Mr. Kumar and the shop-keeper, but Guruji sitting in his Cot narrated the discussion.
My Dear Boss, Guruji is always with us!
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prashanth
August 14, 2018 03:17 PM
nice
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MRPrakaash
May 12, 2024 11:05 AM
Ji, it’s possible to share the picture of Ashwatama Maharishi.
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Sreenivasan
December 21, 2010 08:22 AM
OM SRI ASHWTHAMAYA NAMAHA
This is SRINIVASAN,( Sweetly called as cheenu by Guruji). My father’s name is Mr. G.Devarajan, one of the oldest deciple of guruji and maharishi Lord Ashwathama. My father had the greatest experience with guruji as he was the oldest disicple since 1966. Both guruji and my father had enjoyed a vast experience about lord ashwathama. It was as per instructions from Lord Ashwathama maharishi, it was said by guruji that We need to make a picture in glass . As per instructions , father designed the picture of maharishi ashwathama in 24 carat gold plating which is still in gurujis house. From the day it was framed, guruji used to do his daily poojas to maharishi to the picture. Every year , on the birth day of maharishi ashwathama, the vibuth used to come from the chest of maharishi picture. It was a miracle which happened. The vibuth has its own smell and fragrance typically maharishi gift for us.
I was introduced by my father in the year 1997 to guruji. It was a friday. I sat near guruji, touched his feet to hear the reading to be given from him . Guruji said that godess lakshmi is going to speak today. I felt that I was blessed from that day. The reading started. The first spell was " MALAI MAGANE , NAAN UNNAI EN MADIYIL VAITHU PESUGIREN". I explain now the meaning. MALAI MAGAN means the son of mountain, As my name was sreenivasan, she used to call me malaimagan. Godees lakshmi said that she is speaking to me by keeping me on her lap. Tear were flowing out of my eyes and I started crying , I could not control my self. Then guruji consoled me and the reading began. Godess Lakshmi gave her speech stating how I should be and how maharishi will help me in reaching my goal which was set by her . From that day, I and our family was blessed by maharishi and mahalakshmi.
There are so many incidents where I could feel about maharishi and felt about him. I will share a few incidents with you. The following is the next incident .
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Sreenivasan
December 21, 2010 08:23 AM
The next incident
I was to leave for a glasstech fair to germany in the year 2000. I always get the blessings from guruji before leaving. Guruji took the palm to read. It was the speeches of maharishi Ashwathama. Maharishi said that you will feel my presence with you and I will follow you as a shadow. You will feel it . This was what he said. I was blessed . I reached germany. I started to go to the fair. As I was not familiar and that was the first time to come to germany, I did not know how to catch the train. One old gentle man came near me and asked me do you require any help. I explained to him that I need to visit the fair. He asked me to gibe him 20 DUSHMARK ( Now the currency is EURO). I gave him and he took the ticket from the machine. He holded my hand. I was feeling hot inspite of the cold climate there whcih was freezing cold. The train was arriving . He took me to the exact coach and sent me in. I went inside and I forgot to thank him. I just turned back to thank him. I saw him passing through one pillar near the platform. I tried to wave my hand as soon he will cross the pillar , but he did not. He disappeared. I just felt that he was none other than maharishi. When I wen to the fair, As the fair had so many blocks to visit , I was confused which block I shall go first. Then I heard a voice in tamil saying go right, take block F. I turned around to check who was it. No one was backing me. I realised the speeches maharishi instructed to me. I followed the way guruji had told me , I reached the block , I could see the machines , I need to see and discuss. My discussion was completed and I need to reach back to the hotel as it was freezing cold. I was sick that night . I could not bear the cold. I just said Om Ashwathamaya Namaha. I kept on repeating the same as long as I could. I did not know when I started to sleep. The next day morning when I woke up. When I woke up, I felt nothing,. No cold, no fever, no headache. I was normal.
When I came back to my home country, I and my father went to meet guruji. Guruji took the reading . The reading was given by maharishi . The first speech said, malai magane naan vunnudan iruppathai nee unnarthaya, which means did you feel and realise that I was with you. Maharaishi also said that when I was not doing well, He came near me and he was pressing my forehead arms and legs when I was suffering from pain. After reading this, guruji father and I was filled with tears. I could not control. I started crying for a long time. Guruji then said to me that it is a great gift that you reached maharaishi ashwathama's heart so soon. You have touched him byyour love to him. From that day, Guruji was very close to me. I was the dearest to him . Only I could touch him , then it was Mr. Ravi who could touch him. I was very close to guruji, but many other disiples were very cunning that , How I could reach guru very close. See, it is just the real true affection and love which is required . Not money and wealth. These are required only for human survival.
There are so many experience with guruji and maharishi to explain, but it will not be enough to complete as it is never ending . I just like to say one thing to all. Those who really like to be the diciple of guruji and maharishi ashwathama, it is only one simple thing you need to do. Just love him heartfully from the heart. Need to give your true love . Then you will feel his presence one day.
I want every one to get his blessings and prosper in life
OM SRI ASHWTHAMAYA NAMAHA
OM SRI PARAMA GURUJI NAMAHA
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Anonymous
March 15, 2013 04:03 PM
Interesting - why? was it too personal/revealing?
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MANBLUNDER
March 15, 2013 04:34 PM
It is only factual.
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Sreenivasan
May 14, 2013 05:20 PM
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Narasa Raju
July 12, 2014 11:17 AM
Dear Ravi Sir,
It is so nice to read the above discussion on this Guru Purnima Day. If you don't mind, can we expect some of your experiences with beloved Guruji. I know it is not proper to ask about personal experiences, but just a curiosity to know more about Guruji. Kindly accept my respects to you and to the entire Guruparampara.
Thanks and Regards
Narasa Raju
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S
January 07, 2024 11:01 AM
A beautiful and heart moving iteration. Thank you for sharing this.
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MRPrakaash
May 12, 2024 11:05 AM
Guruji, is it possible to have a glimpse of the picture of Ashwathama Maharishi.
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Богдан
May 12, 2024 02:05 PM
There is an article about him on this website https://manblunder.com/articlesview/ashwatthama-saptarishi-8th-manvantara
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MRPrakaash
May 12, 2024 05:05 PM
Thank you so much. May Maharishi bless us all.
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Bhanu
September 17, 2024 01:09 PM
Dear Admin, I'm trying to contact you also sent you the email two days ago. The things is I'm writing the book and have read your Aswatthama's Story can I mention your story or article by Santosh kumar Raja. Not to mention I will mention this name in the book giving you the credit. So, will you allow me to include your story in my book.
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Santosh
September 17, 2024 04:09 PM
Namaste Bhanu, the whole objective for creating this site by Ravi Guruji was to ensure that the spiritual seekers have a platform to share and exchange information, ideas and clarify doubts. So please go ahead and leverage the content ....all the best for your book
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