Chennai: Is it possible to attain a direct experience of the divine? Is there a way to fulfill worldly needs, gain mental peace, and live a life of complete bliss? Spiritual Speaker Vijayakumar explained how the Maha Mantra 'Kandar Anubhuti', composed by Arunagirinathar, helps achieve this, in a detailed interview on the Aanmeegaglitz channel.
The Story of Arunagirinathar Taking the Form of a Parrot - A Deep Meaning:
Arunagirinathar is one who attained the direct experience of Lord Murugan in his life. Once, Arunagirinathar showed the King Prabhu Deva Maharaja a vision of Murugan. Due to the brilliance of the vision, the King's sight became dim. The jealous magician Sambandandan told the King that only a Parijatha flower from Devaloka (the divine realm) could restore his sight. To bring that flower, Arunagirinathar left his physical body near the temple tower and flew away in the form of a parrot. At this time, Sambandandan cremated Arunagirinathar's body. Returning in the parrot form with the flower, Arunagirinathar revealed his identity to the King, restored his sight, shared what had happened, and then returned to the temple tower.
Vijayakumar explains that this was a divine play orchestrated by Murugan himself. Just as a parrot repeats what its owner says, Murugan allowed Arunagirinathar to shed his physical body because only Arunagirinathar was worthy of directly conveying Murugan's words for the salvation of the world's souls. When Murugan, in the form of a Guru, asked Arunagirinathar (in parrot form) what he desired, Arunagirinathar asked for the task/duty ("pani") of singing about Murugan's Vel, Peacock, and Rooster: "ஆடும் பரிவேல் அணிசேவலென பாடும் பணியே பணியாய் அருள்வாய் முருகா". This was the beginning of Kandar Anubhuti.
The Power of Kandar Anubhuti Maha Mantra:
Kandar Anubhuti consists of 51 verses. When chanted with a melting heart, it causes the mind to melt, worldly desires dissolve like wax, and the heart becomes completely filled with Murugan. It is a Maha Mantra that grants the direct divine experience of Murugan.
Furthermore, it has the power to fulfill worldly needs as well. Kandar Anubhuti helps remove financial obstacles, grants wisdom, knowledge, and success in education. Verses like "யாமோதிய கல்வியும் எம்மறிவும்..." emphasize the importance of education and knowledge, stating they are bestowed by Murugan, and encourage using them in service to Murugan, which leads to success in studies.
Murugan - He Comes as Our Guru:
Murugan exists both in form (Uruvam) (for instance, people named Arumugam, Shanmugam who come unexpectedly to help) and formless (Aruvam) within us. But our limited human understanding is insufficient to grasp Him. To uplift the souls caught in worldly pursuits, Murugan himself must come as a Guru and impart spiritual instruction (Upadesam). The concluding powerful mantra of Kandar Anubhuti, "குருவாய் வருவாய் அருள்வாய் குகனே" (O Guha, come as Guru, grant grace!), affirms this truth. For those who chant Kandar Anubhuti with a melting heart, Murugan comes as the Guru and showers His grace.
Kandar Anubhuti Grants a Path Without Obstacles:
For those who receive Murugan's grace, a clear path appears in life. That path is free from obstacles; Murugan Himself guides them directly to His feet. Chanting Kandar Anubhuti leads to the attainment of the 'Kandar Anubhavam' (the experience of Murugan), allowing one to live eternally in bliss.
By chanting the Kandar Anubhuti Maha Mantra, one can receive Murugan's direct experience, the Guru's grace, worldly benefits, and ultimately live a life of complete bliss, as explained by Spiritual Speaker Vijayakumar.