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| GURUJI SRI K.V.L.N.SHARMA
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Hailing from a family of Srividya Upasakas, Sri Sharma was born in Kanjanoor in South India. He belongs to the Sishya Parampara (fourth in-line) of Sadguru, having been initiated into Srividya rituals by his sister Smt.Vishalakshi Swaminathan who was initiated by Sri Naga Subramania Sastrigal, whose guru was Sri Pookada Sundara Sastrigal, a direct disciple of Sadguru Seshadri Swamigal.
An astrologer par excellence, Sri Sharma displayed keen interest in its study from an early age, a study, that assumes and professes to interpret the influence of the stars and planets upon human existence.
The year 1975 was a turning point in the life of Sri Sharma. He visited Tiruvannamalai along with Sri Naga Subramania Sastrigal. In his inner consciousness, he realised that Sadguru Seshadri Swamigal would now be his Guru and preceptor, which he accepted whole-heartedly. He now undertook to perform Guru Pooja on every full moon day, and this continues to date. The Sadguru ordained Shri Sharma to devote himself entirely to the cause of humanity.
In 1985, Sri Sharma received instructions from the Sadguru through his all-omniscient form and implicitly obeying his orders, quit his job and resolved to serve mankind. He followed the Guru’s instructions, underwent severe penances and austerities, and using astrology as a tool started solving unsolvable problems with the Sadguru’s blessings and guidance.
The Sadguru Sri Seshadri Swamigal Brindavanam Trust (SSSSBT) was formed in 1991 and the Aaradhana and Jayanti Celebrations of the Sadguru were performed at Sri Sharma's house. The poojas Sri Sharma started at home soon came to be attended by a large number of disciples. The Trust expanded and soon many branches were started both in India and abroad. Sri Sharma felt that it was not enough to conduct only the Aaradhana for the Sadguru, hence decided to construct a temple and perform Kumbabhishekam. His thoughts crystallised into reality as He received divine orders from the Sadguru, who instructed that the temple should be a Shakti Peetam with Ambika, the Mother Goddess at the centre, and shrines for the 18 Siddhars be constructed around it. The place for construction of temple at Madambakkam, a village near Tambaram, also known as Madayambakkam, Chaturvedimangalam, Kamadhenupuri, Thirumadanagar in days of yore, was also chosen by the Sadguru himself.
The main project of the Trust was thus the construction of this Universal Temple as instructed by the Sadguru. Sri Sharma worked tirelessly and in 1994 the Balalayam was established at Madambakkam, from where extensive welfare and spiritual activities were carried on. In 1999, the land identified for the project was purchased from the Government of Tamilnadu and the foundation stone was laid. And finally in May 2004, the Universal Temple was consecrated. The Sadguru through Sri Sharma, whose surrender to his Guru was exemplary, guided the entire project.
An administrator par excellence, Sri Sharma has provided solutions to many unsolvable problems and with the guidance of the Sadguru, remains a guide and guru to hundreds of disciples around the world. Every New Moon day (Amavasya) after extensive Siddha Pooja, he conveys in a trance, the instructions from the Sadguru to his disciples. Today Sri Sharma is a link for the disciples of the Sadguru to the great Master, a Guru to whom devotees rush for solutions to their myriad problems.
Sri Sharma frequently travels abroad and spreads the message and fame of the Sadguru through his disciples living in those foreign countries. Branches of the trust have been established in Mumbai, Bengaluru, Pondicherry and in overseas places like America, Singapore, Dubai, Bahrain and Abudhabi. The activities in all these places are being carried out by the Sadguru through Sri Sharma, by entrusting the job to specially selected devotees. Pooja on the day of Hastam (the birth star of Sadguru Seshadri Swamigal), Aaradhana and Jayanti are conducted at all these places. Annadhana forms an important aspect of these functions.
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Srichakra Mahameru
The Sakthi Peeta Brindavanam has as its Moolasthanam (the main shrine), the Supreme Goddess in her form as the Mahameru representing man’s ascent to the Supreme Godhead. Below the Meru is the Srichakra, which is formed as an image of Goddess Ambal. The word 'Maha' means 'big or large' and 'Meru' means 'mountain'. Hence the term Mahameru indicates 'Big Mountain'. When the Srichakra is made into a tall form, it is called Sri Mahameru. The Ashta or eight siddhis are present in the Meru, the manifestation of the cosmic power, which is an outward physical manifestation of a philosophy the world needs to understand, a philosophy that goes beyond the religious to spiritual realms, accessible to every true devotee and aspirant. Sri Vidya is the knowledge of Sri, the Goddess, the real knowledge that leads one to liberation, to the Supreme Truth. This intricate tradition guides the aspirant through the worship of several Gods and Goddesses to the central point which represents the Mother Goddess. The Srichakra, or in its elevated form, the Mahameru is representative of this progression. The formless (arupa) Shiva and Shakti appearing in a harmonious unison is Sri Mahameru.
It was the Sadguru's instructions that such a Mahameru should be carved out of greenstone only. After a two year long search, the specified greenstone as indicated by Sadguru in Sookshma, was located in Hassan, Karnataka. Two huge stones of 20 tons each without any crack were extracted and transported to Madambakkam after peforming various poojas. It took nearly one and half years under the leadership of Shri Gurumurugan, Shri Manikandan and Shri Vedagiri who toiled day and night, to complete the 4 feet tall greenstone into Srichakra Mahameru, which was done as specified by Sadguru in Sookshma. Usually Srichakra Mahameru is made in Panchaloka. Even Meru's carved out of stone is only 1 or 1.5 feet tall. But the Srichakra Mahameru at Madambakkam is unique, as it is 4 feet tall and fully made out of green granite stone. It was made fully conforming to Srividya tradition as formulated by Sri Adi Sankara. The Jala Vaasam of the Srichakra Mahameru took place on 13th July '03 followed by Dhanya Vaasam. Several anointments also took place.
Sri Lalitha Maha Tripurasundari now remains seated on this Srichakra Mahameru, containing the power of all these herbs within herself, warding off all the evils and curing all kinds of diseases afflicting us.
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The Siddha Mahapurushas
The Siddha Mahapurushas are divine human beings of great purity, particularly charac-terized by eight supernatural powers called the Ashta Mahasiddhis. They are the ones who have gone beyond the physical, to spiritual realms, conquering the senses and attained union with God.
The Siddhar saw his body as a temple, the Atman was God. The senses conquered, all his powers were channelised into reaching the highest state of realization. The Kundalini was thus awakened to attain enlightenment. These masters go beyond the physical to realms divine using the same sense organs that are used by ordinary man to satiate physical pleasures. By awakening the divine potential within them the Siddha Purushas attained exceptional powers called Ashta Mahasiddhis. These powers were used to benefit humanity and mankind, but never for any personal gain.
The genuine sage of enlightenment was a master of realization one who utilized his infinite powers for the well-being of mankind. They were concerned about the economic and even more, spiritual well-being of the distraught souls, who appealed to them for salvation. They had gone beyond the physical infirmities common to man, old age, sickness, mental aberrations, etc. The extent of their knowledge covered all areas of human thought, the past, present and the future, and with their divine powers nothing was hidden from them.
Siddha Purushas were those who could reach to and interact with God, owing to their disciplined sadhanas. Unlike saints, Siddha Purushas can be easily pleased by sincere and disciplined worship and they confer their blessings, which results in fulfillment of one's genuine wishes.
Guided by the greatest Siddhar, Sri Seshadri Swamigal, the 18 Siddha Mahapurushas have come to life at the Sakthi Peeta Brindavanam.
The 18 Siddhars consecrated here are: 1. Sri Sivavakiyar Siddhar; 2. Sri Kayilay Kambilisattamuni Siddhar; 3. Sri Maha Bogar Siddhar; 4. Sri Kaga Bujandar Siddhar; 5. Sri Pulipani Siddhar; 6.Sri Sattaimuni Siddhar; 7. Sri Agapey Siddhar; 8. Sri Azhugani Siddhar; 9. Sri Kudumbai Siddhar; 10. Sri Vallalar Siddhar; 11. Sri Idaikadar Siddhar; 12. Sri Pattinathar; 13. Sri Kaduveli Siddhar; 14. Sri Kanchamalai Siddhar; 15. Sri Chennimalai Siddhar; 16. Sri Kapilar Siddhar; 17. Sri Karuvoorar Siddhar and 18. Sri Pampatti Siddhar.
Here two Siddha Purushas represent a single planet, thus the 18 Siddhars represent the nine planets. Worshipping a particular set of Siddha Purushas, one can easily and quickly ward off the evil effects of the represented planet, and gain positive energy.
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| Photos of Guruji releasing Dilip Magazine at Sree Seshadri Swamigal Temple,Madambakkam,Chennai |
can please contact the temple Administrative office at the
following address:
Sathguru Sri Seshadri Swamigal Brindavanam Trust, New No.43, Old No.21/3, Alamelumangapuram, Mylapore, Chennai - 600 004. Phone nos: +91 44 2493 8734 / +91 44 2495 3793
Email: swamigal@md4.vsnl.net.in
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