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LIFEOLOGY Complete Solution LIFEOLOGY Complete Solution Holiness SATGURU Dr. SRI MURALIDHARA SWAMIGAL Vedanta Lifeology Centre (The Ultimate Universal Lifecare Research Centre) A division of Sri Danvantri Arogya Peedam Kizhpudupet, Walajapet - 632 513 LIFEOLOGY Complete Solution 2 Sri Danvantri Peedam LIFEOLOGY Complete Solution This book is dedicated to the Adi Vaidhyar, Dr. Danvantri with the blessings of Sri Muralidhara Swamigal. Om Namo Bhagavathe Vasudevaaya Danvantraye Amrutha kalasa hasthaaya Sarva Aamaya vinaashanaaya Triloka naathaya, Sri Maha Vishnave namaha Obeisance unto the Supreme Bhagawan, Vasudeva Danvantri, the Holder of the Kalasa with the nectar of immortality, Remover of fear and all diseases, Sustainer of the three worlds, He is Maha Vishnu Himself Sri Danvantri Peedam 3 LIFEOLOGY Complete Solution 4 Sri Danvantri Peedam LIFEOLOGY Complete Solution PREFACE Living far away from your near and dear can stress you, especially when grandchildren are unwell. Far away, the kind of anxiety that one can feel leads you to think of the unseen powers that we believe can help. To me this came in a strange way. A friend of my husband, Suresh Kumar, had called after a gap of a few years to enquire about the family. He enquired after my daughter and I mentioned that she was stressed at this point in time as her little daughter was unwell. He quickly quipped,” Why don’t you go to Danvantri, in Walajapet?” Taking details, I made my intention with the universe and made my sankalpam, even if only to relieve my anxiety. The little girl got well. I had to go to off er my thanks. And I did along with two of my friends. It was during this visit that the pontiff , Sri Muralidhara Swamigal asked if we could write the story of this centre in English!!! Without thinking and still fi lled with gratitude, I agreed. I did not stop to take a moment to consider what it would entail. My friends too were roped in for the job by the Swamigal himself. So off we went, week after week, to Walajapet, unraveling the fascinating story that led to the establishment of the centre that seeks to invoke healing energies from the fi rst ever “Vaidhyar” (doctor) recorded in Vedic times - Dr. Danvantri. This book attempts to give you a glimpse of this abode, where several energies that preside over healing are congregated. In the Indian school of thought we believe healing is holistic when the universe facilitates the desired or required energies. A person who is affl icted by disease or disorder, on entering this space, integrates the requisite healing energy on appealing for the same. The establishment of this space began as a wish in the wake of anguish that Sri Muralidhara Swamigal experienced at his mother’s suff erings. Borne by a desire to help people live disease-free and using his intuitive sense, he went on to, and continues to bring to amalgamation, time honored strategies as stated in Vedic records. This book records stories of how the various energies came to be installed at Walajapet, the innumerable coincidences, and the unasked for help from complete Sri Danvantri Peedam 5 LIFEOLOGY Complete Solution strangers. It is also a record of Sri Muralidhara Swamigal’s personal journey from intuition to expression. I wish to acknowledge the inspiration I have drawn from the memory of my father Dr. M.S.Govindaraman, a medical practitioner who believed that medicine and mantra are essential for disease-free living. Tracking the story along with me are Smt. Meera Mani, Smt. Sandhya Sundar and Smt. Usha Rajeswari Thiagarajan. - Padma Srinath 6 Sri Danvantri Peedam LIFEOLOGY Complete Solution FOREWORD Though this goes under the title ‘Foreword’, it is not one. This is an expression of acmiration for a work which opens one’seyes to the exsistance of an ‘abode whereseveral energies presiding over healing, are congregated’. This book is - faith brought into print by dedication. Though Mrs. Padma Srinath, the author, is a near cousin of mine, I never knew that she carries in her frail frame, the faith of an ardent devotee, the knowledge of a tireless researcher, and the talent of an experienced writer. Those are the qualities that have helped her bringing out this book on an undeniably profound subject. She describes the features of the ‘kshetra’ known as the ‘Universal Life Care Centre’ and the greatness of the pontiff Sri Muralidhara Swamigal, not only with the involvement of a devotee, but with the care of a chronicler. Whether it be the concept of ‘Sankalpam’ or the details of the ‘yaga salai’ or the unique sculpting of the ‘Kallala Maram’ behind the Dakshinamoorthi, every aspect of the ‘Danvantri Arogya Peedam’ has been brought out in a crisp and engaging manner by Padma. The holy spaces of the various deities, the all pervading presence of Dhanvantri, and the vision of Sri Muralidhara Swamigal in establishing the Universal Healing Centre, at Wallajapet, are all described by Padma with an astounding grasp of the spiritual truths. A reading of this book, has made me realise my ignorance. I am sure that, it is an improvement. I should thank Padma for that. Madras Cho.S.Ramaswamy 20.11.2011 Sri Danvantri Peedam 7 LIFEOLOGY Complete Solution 8 Sri Danvantri Peedam LIFEOLOGY Complete Solution Page Contents No. Introduction 1 Lifeology 5 Physical Space 15 Remover of obstacles - VINAYAGAR 21 Remover of ailments - DANVANTRI 21 To ease worries - KAALA CHAKRAM 23 Eradicator of the fear of death - MAHISHASURAMARDHINI 25 To release disorders and restore good times - YAAGA SAALAI 26 Opening the door to heaven - NAKSHATRA HOMA KUNDAM 26 For the protection of people from natural calamities caused by nature’s elements - 27 PANCHA DEEPAM Bestower of conjugal bliss - VAASAVI KANNIKA PARAMESWARI 27 Remover of poisons - ASHTA NAAGA GARUDAR 28 Designated Vishnu Padham and dedicated to parents - SRI PAADHA ASTHI MANDAPAM 29 Bringing good times - NAVANEETHA KRISHNA 29 The fi rst physician - Lord DANVANTRI 31 Restorer of lost wealth - KAARTHAVEERYA ARJUNA 34 Bestower of comforts - SUDARSANA AZHWAR 36 Giver of positions - PATTABHISHEKA RAMAR 37 Bestower of good health - Goddess AROGYA LAKSHMI 37 Harbinger of glory to the world - Goddess GAJALAKSHMI 38 Facilitators of people’s requests - 468 SIDDHARS 39 The perennial food giver - Goddess SWARNA ANNAPOORANI 41 Guru of knowledge appropriate to current times - KARTHIGAI KUMARAN 41 Mother of Vedas - Goddess GAYATRI DEVI 42 Giver of Salvation - MAHA MERU 45 Giver of Knowledge - LAKSHMI HAYAGREEVAR 46 Venerated Vaishnava guru - Sri VEDANTA DESIKAR 47 Bestower of the boons of penance - Lord DATTAATREYA 47 Sri Danvantri Peedam 9 LIFEOLOGY Complete Solution Founder of the yogic science of Kriya Yoga - MAHA AVATAR BABA 48 Guardian of the South-West - KANNI MOOLA MAHA GANAPATHY 49 Remover of anguish - SANJEEVI RAAYAR 50 Worthy of worship by kings - KUZHANDHAI AANANDHA MAHA SWAMIGAL 50 Ensurer of well-being - SESHADRI SWAMIGAL 52 Distinguishers of Day and Night - SOORIYA–CHANDRAN 52 Liberator of the soul - Lord MUNEESWARAR 53 Trees dedicated to the abodes - 108 PLANTS DEDICATED TO PANCHA KARMA 53 Baba with a golden heart - THANGA BABA 53 Baba in the subtle form - SOORIYA BABA 54 The living God - KANCHI MAHA PERIYAVA 55 RAYAR RAGAVENDRA with the celestial cow Kamadhenu 55 Bestower of intelligence - Lord MEDHA DAKSHINAMOORTY 56 Dispeller of darkness - Sri VALLALAR 57 Ever encouraging - DHUNI AGNI 57 Pristine - TULASI MADAM 58 Protector of young girls - Sri NAVA KANNIGAIGAL 58 Banisher of insecurities - ATRI PAADAM with ANUSUYA DEVI under the sacred fi g tree 58 Bestower of prolifi c blessing - GOSHAALA 59 Remover of planetary malefi c eff ects - RAHU-KETU 59 Bestower of the power of the word - Goddess VANI SARASWATHI 50 Giver of wealth - SWARNA AAKARSHANA BAIRAVAR 61 Life nurturing KARUVARAI 65 Propitious Lord MARAGADHESWARAR and Goddess MARAGADHAAMBIGA 62 Integrator of all Faiths - Lord Ayyappa Benefactor of self-confi dence - Lord ASHTA MANGALA KAALA BAIRAVAR 63 VAASTHU NIVARTHI PEEDAM 66 ANNA DHAANA KOODAM 67 Facilities available at the centre 68 Profi le of Sri Muralidhara Swamigal 69 10 Sri Danvantri Peedam LIFEOLOGY Complete Solution Sri Danvantri Peedam 11 LIFEOLOGY Complete Solution 12 Sri Danvantri Peedam LIFEOLOGY Complete Solution INTRODUCTION Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, the fi rst Vice President of India,who was also a prominent theologian, states that Hinduism is not “just a faith”, but is the union of reason and intuition. He believed that Hinduism cannot be defi ned, but is only to be experienced and is manifested in a way of life. Considering that this began eons ago and was transmitted to posterity by word of mouth, some academics suggest that Hinduism cannot be seen as a rigid entity. The basic tenets of the Hindu philosophy have evolved for eons now and have been passed on by oral tradition from times immemorial before recorded documents came into vogue. Thus as does happen in oral communication, over the generations, legends and nuances will synthesize the interpretations of the thinkers of the time, besides considering the experiences and challenges of society at that time. This book will take cognizance of the legends as heard by Sri Muralidhara Swamigal. The main puranic legend covered is the one related to the Ocean being churned at the very early stages of the evolution of the universe, when the second avatara of Lord Vishnu manifested. An avatara may be explained as a Sanskrit term implying “descent”, from the root tr, implying “pass” (cf. Latin in-trare), and the preposition ava, meaning “down”. In other words, it implies the descent of a supreme energy to earth, to serve the overarching purpose of restoring balance between good and evil. It is here that Lord Danvavtri was fi rst seen. As the story goes at the beginning of the creation of the universe, asuras (demons / malefi c energy bodies) and devas (considered demigods / benefi cial energy bodies) were at odds.
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