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Once in the year 1978, when Mahan was in
Malaysia at the Klang Road Sabhai, some employees of TNB (formerly known as Lembaga Letrik Negara) brought one of their staff to get advice from Mahan. This guy
was exhibiting erratic behavior like getting angry unnecessarily
-scolding anyone at any time--sometimes not talking at all and other
funny behaviors. Mahan advised to take about 5 tablespoons of Aloe-Vera
pounded together with about 3 tablespoons of Fenugreek (Venthium in
Tamil and Halba in Malay)...Apply the mixture on top of the head for 3
hours in the morning for a total of 10 days. If catches cold then on
alternative days the treatment can be done. The scientific reasoning
for this treatment could be that since Aloe Vera and Fenugreek are
extremely cold inciting substances and for inflamed nerves (neurons) it
might cool them enough to elicit a healing response.
Once
in the year 1977 when Mahan was in Malaysia at the Klang Road Sabhai,
one new member had epilepsy (fits). While we were looking for some keys
for the guy to hold--Mahan asked someone to bring some onions. Mahan
crushed the onions in his hand and squeezed the juice into the guys
eyes. In a matter of minutes the guy got up cured temporarily with blood
shot eyes. All these techniques are useful for emergency treatment and in
the absence of modern medical facilities even though they may appear
crude.
Mahan advices everyone esp
housewifes to use crockery like plates, glasses, mugs made of glass. By
using crockery made of glass tends to make one very cautious when using
them as it might break or shatter easily. Over the long run the brain
becomes more alert and cautious even when in dealing in other domestic
situations.
After my initiation in 1976, I recommended to my
friend Rayan and his wife to also get initiated which they did. Rayans
wife was an Indian citizen and a year after the initiation she went to
visit her parents in India. She asked her father to accompany her to
Mahans Sabhai in Tiruvanjuli. Her father was a staunch Christian and of
course did not have any faith in Mahan but because
of his daughter he obliged. At the Sabhai, the father was a bit arrogant
and bluntly told Mahan he did not believe in Kundalini Yoga or its
philosopy.Mahan just laughed it off. After some time with Mahan and when
they were about leave the Sabhai, Mahan warned the man not keep his purse
in the shirt pocket as the area was notorious for pickpockets. The man
brushed off Mahans advise and said rather a bit arrogantly no one can
steal from him and they left. When they reached the Bus Terminal the man
found his pocket empty---his purse has mysteriously vanished or was it
stolen? They had some loose change which they managed to buy the tickets
back home.
Mahan has traveled to numerous countries and have of
course tasted all type of foods.Mahan has also tasted all kinds of food
in India itself. The place and food which really captivated him was in
Thanjavur, South India. He loved the people -the environment and the food
there. He also established a Sabhai there in Tiruvanjuli,Tanjore District. Next
time when visiting India must try out the local dishes in Thanjavur.
During the 70's whenever Mahan comes to Singapore, I will make
it a point to go and stay with him at the Singapore Sabhai .Here are
some experiences. Mahan takes his hot water bath at 7pm daily. I will
prepare the hotwater by using at that time by placing a electric metal
rod in a pail and boil the water. After the water has boiled I will
carefully remove the metal rod and place it in
a safe place and then inform Mahan to take his bath. He likes to use
Pear soap--a fragrant gold coloured soap. Once a week on Wednesdays at
3pm he will have a hair bath and then dry the hair with smoke of
Frankincense (sambrani)..the whole sabhai will be fragrant with an air
of mystical bliss. Mahan brushes his teeth with his index finger. He will
place some tooth-paste at the base of the index finger and will brush
his teeth. Mahan likes perfumes especially Chanel 5 perfume. Breakfast is
usually fruits or juices ----once in a while roti canai. Lunch is at
1.30pm. Mahan will sit on the floor to eat and we will have to follow
suit which is tough for Malaysians not used to sitting on the floor.
For those followers of GP Mahan's Kundalini Yoga, if you have
Mahan's photos, it would be advisable to place the photo or photos in a
high position in your home or office. Mahan himself advised placing the
photo in a high position for good benefits. It certainly is not a good
idea to clump up Mahan's photo with other photos. Experience speaks for
itself. Santhosham.
In the early days, Mahan did not allow
anyone to garland his photos. Later when he found out the florists were
hard struck by this, his decision was changed and garlanding his photos were
allowed esp.jasmine and rose flowers. Mahan was very practical in all
everyday activities .Once in 1980 at KL Sabhai, one member was absent for 2
continuous days. When Mahan inquired as to
why this disciple did not turn up, it was explained to him that the
disciple was doing overtime and thus could not attend. Mahan was happy
with this and said that was the correct thing to do. Mahan said duty
first and then only meditation. Mahan jokingly said one cannot do
meditation on an empty stomach. Santhosham.
For beginners in Kundalini Yoga Meditation in GP Mahans
method, the first 2 weeks are very important because one has to abstain
from sex , smoking and alcoholic drinks. Some of them will not be able to
abstain esp.sex. Sometimes a married woman will come and wish to get the
initiation ..I will insist that prior permission is given by the
husband and vice versa. Sometimes back a
married man came to get initiation. He agreed to the terms of the 2 week
trial and I gave him the initiation. 3 days later he came back and said
he did not abstain and wanted to re do the initiation. I obliged and
told him to be more careful this time. 2 days later again he came back
and said he had another fallout and wanted again to be re-initiated. I
told him to go and come back in 5 years time. For married people it is
compulsory that both parties understand and agree to the 2 week
trial. Some people do not take Kundalini Yoga seriously--for them its just
a fad. Santhosham.
On
the 20th October 1976, I went to Upper Serangoon Road ,Singapore to
meet His Holiness Gnanavallal Paranjothi Mahan. I showed Mahan an
introductory letter given by Guru Paranjothi K.Velu (who was initiated in
1953). Mahan read the letter and asked me to bring in my travel bag
which was near the door. Mahan then asked me to wash up and then to sit
on the tiger skin in the initiation room. After initiating me, Mahan left
the room. While I was meditating, I suddenly heard like a tigers roar. I
was a bit shaken up and slowly opened my eyes. I saw an elderly woman
sitting in the room meditating. She was having breathing problems which
sounded to me like a tigers roar. I was not aware of Mahan bringing her
into the room to meditate.
If you are seriously practicing Kundalini Meditation, pls take note that if you are arrogant-jealous-hateful-cunning
...this will impede your success in Kundalini meditation and not only
that the Kundalini thru the mechanism of the subconscious will be
teaching you lessons from time to time until one repents and realizes
the fault. Some of the lessons might be too severe so take heed and be
very careful when dealing with the Kundalini. Mahan had said true
disciples will be free from these negative traits. Better learn from the
experienced ones than to get your fingers burnt. Santhosham.
One
of our members is now residing in Canada. This member has a strange
affinity with mad people. Whenever a mad person is nearby his brain will
pick up the vibrations and he will start to feel uneasy and know
definitely that a mad person is nearby. His brain just like Spider-Man, is
able to pick up the vibes. Once when he was in Malaysia, he was having
lunch in an Indian Restaurant with his
handphone on the table. One guy approached him and said his phone charge
was low and needed to make a important call and asked to borrow our
members phone. This stranger then borrowed the phone and went out of the
shop on the pretext of poor coverage. Our member waited and waited for
the guy to return but he had run away with the phone. That evening our
member phoned me and related this incident. Intuitively I asked him
whether the last few days he was feeling very confident or over
confident and that nothing can harm him and whether he was very cocky
about it. He answered yes, he was feeling exactly that. I explained to
him that the Kundalini is sometimes very cheeky and will play games so
as to teach a lesson. The lesson here is always be HUMBLE AND NOT BE ARROGANT.
A few
years back, one of our members was admitted at Putra Hospital in Putrajaya. This lady was admitted for an operation on her knee. Just prior to
the operation, she came to know that the surgeon's name was Dr.Eammen (a
Myamar doctor). She was petrified on hearing the name because it reminded
her of the Hindu God of Death. Her pressure was very high and the
operation had to be postponed for the following day. After consoling her
and giving her confidence, she was ready for the operation which was
successfully performed. Santhosham.
Once when Mahan was in Tokyo, Japan during the 60's, he was
having a Satsang with a group of interested Japanese .During the Satsang,
Mahan's Japanese secretary told Mahan 'EXCUSE ME SWAMIJI' and GULPED DOWN
A PEG OF SAKE (JAPANESE WINE). Mahan did not take offense to this
incident and said this was their culture and we have just to go along
even though we don't approve of it. Just wondering if this same
incident happens in India with a disciple excuses himself and gulps down
some patai saraiyum (Indian alcohol) what will happen? Santhosham.
Sometimes
during the 70's, Mahan came to Singapore from India. One senior disciples
wife from KL phoned Mahan at the Singapore Sabhai complaining sadly to
Mahan that 2 of her daughters have reached the puberty age for sometimes
but still have not commenced menses yet. That night both the girls
starting menstruating. The next morning, the mother excitedly phoned
Mahan with the good news. The first thing which Mahan said on the phone
was "Vantherecha (Came already ah)" ? Such was Mahan's powers helping
from the most mundane things right up to to more complicated
matters. Santhosham.
