Holy Penances (Velvi)
He was devoted to his master Gnanavallal Paranjothy Mahan all his life, till Mahan went into samadhi in 1981. In December 1991, Guruji undertook a 21 day penance for the upliftment of the spiritual values of the people. He emerged after 21 days of deep meditation on January 7, 1991, which was Mahan's Samadhi day. During his penance he did not eat, speak or see anyone. This penance was consecrated to the element Earth. A tradition was born! Every year since then, Guruji has been observing the holy penance. The next penance was for water.
Significance of all Penances
Till date Guru Mahan has undertaken 18 holy penances of 21 days each. What is the significance of all these penances? Why does he feel compelled to do them? Is there any urgency to the situation and if so what?
The earth is at a critical time in history. Contrary to common belief, mankind has a profound link with the earth. We have reached a point in our evolution where we have polluted the earth. There are no earthworms in some places. We have polluted the waters. We need to buy clean drinking water. We have polluted the air to cause illness and disease. We have polluted the ether with our wave technology and satellites. Worst of all is thought pollution.
We also have eroding relationships among people. Families are disintegrating at a rapid rate producing dysfunctional individuals. There are poor moral and spiritual values. In the name of modernization and material wealth, we have forgotten human values that form the core of a holistic and enjoyable life.
He desires that at least 1% of the world’s population will become truly spiritual by 2010. The natural disasters and discord among nations can be assuaged to a great degree if that goal is achieved.
Guru Mahan uses his penance to draw people together and share the burden and joy of looking after world welfare. The world is a one room schoolhouse and there are many teachers so not all are drawn to the same flame.
Guru Mahan teaches that love is the only weapon we have. Humility, spiritual awareness transcending race, color, language and religion, knowledge, talent, happiness, beauty, peace, humor and grace are the birthright of every person and he teaches us how.
His divine work is given freely. He looks for like minded individuals who would like to take up the work.
He says, just as his master said, that "Spirituality and Governance should unite, for peace and prosperity in the world."
"He who understands himself by his intellect becomes GOD"
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