LIFEOLOGY - Sri Danvantri Arogya Peedam

LIFEOLOGYComplete Solution

Holiness

SATGURU Dr. SRI MURALIDHARA SWAMIGALVedanta 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


Sri Danvantri Peedam 3

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



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



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



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



ContentsPage

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 -

PANCHA DEEPAM

27

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



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



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. For many a reason, the good ones were

losing vitality and the malefi c gaining power. The devas sought the help of

Maha Vishnu and Lord Brahma pleading to restore their vitality. Maha Vishnu

suggested that the ocean be churned as it had valuables that could be of immense

help. Maha Vishnu and Brahma opined that this could be done only if both the

parties participate together. Vishnu suggested that the devas declare temporary

truce with the demons.

The devas travelled to the dwelling place of the malefi c - Patalaloka and

convinced them participate.



The Mandara Mountain would be the churning rod, the mighty serpent

Vasuki would be the churning rope and the devas and asuras would stand

on either side churning the ocean, to bring forth fortunes for all. Maha

Vishnu secretly promised the devas that the pot of nectar would be given

to them .

When the process began they found that the mountain was sinking. Maha

Vishnu then took the avatara of Kurma (tortoise) and held the mountain on his

back to balance the mountain. The churning went on for a 1000 years!!!

Treasures precipitated as the churning was in process. Among them were Sri

Lakshmi on a lotus, Surabhi the cow of abundance, the crescent moon, the celestial

fl ower parijatha and so on. When poison was precipitated, Shiva came to the rescue

of the devas and swallowed it to arrest it at His neck. When Lakshmi emerged, she

was espoused by Vishnu himself. Lord Danvantri came forth with the famed pot

of nectar as the divine Vaidyar - the nectar of immortality and vitality!!!

However the asuras were not taking all this quietly and were also in the

lookout for the pot of nectar. When it did come up, the asuras took hold of the

pot. Seeing that this could be disastrous, Vishnu assumed the form of an enticing

damsel, Mohini, distracted the asuras and took on the distribution of the nectar.

She off ered the nectar to the devas and mere wine to the asuras. Rahu, an asura,

who suspected the scheme, disguised himself, managed a few drops of nectar

before he was apprehended. Just as he got a drop of the nectar, the original Moon

saw this and informed Mohini of the truant Rahu. Vishnu’s disc, in order to stop its

eff ect of immortality on an asura, severed Rahu’s head. The severed head of Rahu

wanted to take revenge and swallowed the Moon. Having consumed the elixir,

Rahu survived. The Moon jumped out and took refuge in Shiva who placed him

decoratively on his matted hair. Having consumed the nectar of immortality, Rahu

with a snake head and a human body and Ketu with a human head and a snake

body became two entities and were given shadow status among the planets at the

ascending and descending nodes among planetary positions, where they could

eclipse the sun and the moon occasionally. Hence the lore that an eclipse is the

swallowing of the sun or the moon by the snakes Ragu and Ketu!

The other energies in this complex have specifi c areas of infl uence in the

human context and are included to bring a congregation of energies to suit the

many manifestations of ill health that man could encounter.



LIFEOLOGY

Sri Muralidhara Swamigal visualizes this kshetra as the ultimate Universal

Lifecare Centre, where an awareness about leading a healthy life - body, mind

and soul - is spread to the multitude of persons who may be suff ering for various

reasons. He calls this an exploration into Lifeology.

What is Lifeology?

This is a term, coined by the Swamigal, to denote the science of life, for

what does the divine teach but the science and the art of leading a disease-free,

disorder-free, contented life. “This is not my doing; it is His creation, His direction.

I am only the executive,” he says.

Browsing the net for a defi nition this is what was found to be most relevant,

for the suffi x - ‘ology’. To quote, ‘a speaking, discourse, treatise, doctrine, theory,

science’, from Greek - logia from root of ‘legien’ ‘to speak’, thus defi ning ‘ology’ as

the character or department of one who speaks or treats of a certain subject.

The vision of the Centre is that it will research ancient, traditional conventions

and the reasons they were established. The Vedic texts will be explored in

connection with life’s issues. He believes strongly that during Vedic times people

lived in harmony with nature and did not think of the environment as separate

from their lives.

Many of the wisdom statements seem to come to Sri Muralidhara Swamigal

intuitively. This has often broken boundaries of sect, caste, creed and gender. His

confi dence comes from his belief that most issues that come to his notice are

universal, irrespective of boundaries.

What is intuition?

To quote a defi nition, “Taking an information processing perspective, we

view intuition as a process by which information, normally outside the range of

cognitive processes is sensed and perceived in the body and mind as certainty of

knowledge or feeling (positive or negative) about the totality of a “thing”, distant

or yet to happen (McCraty, Atkinson, & Bradley, 2004a; 2004b). This “thing” can

be a material object or event, or a mental construct such as a thought or idea.

Often the feeling of certainty is absolute - the intuition is experienced as beyond



question or doubt - and the feeling can encompass positive emotions, such as

optimism and excitement, or negative emotions like dread, fear, or terror. This

experience of an immediate, total sense of ‘the thing’ as a whole is quite unlike

the information processing experience of normal awareness. In normal awareness,

the contents of the mind are updated incrementally, as the moment-by-moment

sequences of sensory experience unfold. Also, the experience of intuition is not

confi ned to cognitive (recognizable) perception, but involves the entire psycho-

physiological system, often manifesting through a wide range of emotional feelings

and physiological changes experienced throughout the body.”

This defi nition verily befi ts this man who believes that life should be lived

with due consideration to one’s surroundings. Life will then be disorder-free and

disease-free and will lead to fulfi lment.

Bringing all this to one central spot is the vision of a research centre for

Lifeology.

It is the way of living a disorder-free and disease-free life such that one’s

energies can be directed towards the purpose of one’s existence.

“My purpose, as I have realized, is to establish a centre for healing,

reducing the suffering that man may experience. This has been declared

to me by my mother. My mother’s anguish, when she was afflicted with

cancer, made me contemplative. Out of this single-minded contemplation

t h e d o o r t o f u l f i l m y p u r p o s e o p e n e d i n t h e f o r m o f

the Vedanta Lifeology Research Centre,’ says the Swamigal.

Being open to all religions, and facilitating a world of oneness and equity:

From time immemorial, man has lived with divisions’ of caste, social hierarchy,

intelligence and the likes to create boundaries within communities. This, over

centuries, has been developing many a rift, undermining the very fabric of

society. Many an avatar has come forth at times of distress and become the hub

of movements that try to bring society together, dissolving the boundaries that

divide communities. They do this in the interest of global peace and unity.

A word about the concept of avatars; the etymology of the word defi nes ‘ava’

as implying descent of a divine energy - a cross over- to the earth terrain, to fulfi ll

a specifi c over arching purpose.



Energies of avatars included in this healing space are 468 Siddars, Vedanta

Desikar, Maha Avatar Babaji, Kuzhandhai Aanandha Maha Swamigal, Sri Seshadri

Swamigal, Shirdi Baba, Kanchi Maha Periyava, Sri Rayar Raghavendra and

Arutperunjothi Vallalar.

Yet to be installed in this healing space are the energies of Lord Mahavira, the

founder of Jainism, Guru Nanak, who propounded the tenets of Sikhism, Gautama

Buddha who established the path of Buddhism and Bharath Mata.

There is no denying, even in global considerations, that a sense of pride and

joy wells up in ones heart when one thinks about their motherland. In India we

refer to her as Mother India, Bharath Mata. Bharath Mata is to be consecrated to

emphasise the importance of regarding the land of our birth and according her due

respect. The earth beneath our feet needs to be cared for more than ever before at

this point in time. To spare a few moments in her thought as we enter the complex

and depart would bring forth a vitality that only the earth could give us.

Let’s look at some of their preaching:

Lord Mahavira is credited with establishing the tenets of Jainism: non-

violence, truthfulness, non-stealing, chastity, contemplation on the soul and

non-attachment. He believed that infatuation was at the root of all evil and that

renunciation would lead to the attainment of eternal bliss.

Guru Nanak points out that the road to the abode of God is long and arduous.

Rich or poor, everyone must undergo the same discipline. One must approach God

with perfect humility, give up pride, show and egoism. With humility one must

ask for His kindness and favour. Ahimsa or non-violence, asceticism, humility and

religious tolerance are advocated in everyday life. Truly tenets of a loving, giving and

caring society! In some literary accounts Gauthama Buddha has been referred to

as an avatar of Maha Vishnu.

His 3 main principles are:

Nothing is lost in the Universe; everything changes; there is a law of cause

and eff ect that governs all.

Following his recommended 8-fold Path can be compared to cultivating a

garden where one cultivates wisdom and the ultimate harvest is real and lasting

happiness.



Sri Muralidhara Swamigal strives to break boundaries that divide society and

is encouraging everyone’s healthy affi liation in bringing about a disorder-free,

disease-free life -caste, creed, gender no bar.

What is the way to cure disease?

Fundamentally, a loving and giving heart is full of compassion and empathy.

Combine this with sacred sounds called mantras and you have the elixir ready. It

is this that unlocks the self-healing dimension in each of us.

A life, a lifetime – what does it entail?

Many a human being strives to fi nd out the purpose of their lives. This

search implies that most human beings believe that they have a purpose for

their existence beyond taking care of daily survival needs. Ancient cultures all

over the world have suggested many theories. Philosophers have essayed their

themes. One of the most important considerations that emerged is the idea of

a ‘soul’ (Atma) where there is a continuity of the individual’s energy to fulfi l the

purpose of one’s existence.

You are born; you pass through infancy and then through several phases

of life that have the bindings of responsibility. When these responsibilities have

been met, the individual is able to move on to philosophical explorations of life

and the world, as it moves on and on for eons, while one lifetime is one hundred

years, at best. So should we look at life on earth as a baton race passing on the

Earth to posterity?

As those who occupy this Earth as home and pass it on to posterity, it is crucial

that humans understand the universe around them.

So do we not need to consider the tenets of Lifeology?

A glimpse into some of the Swamigal’s ideas

Metals are as much part of the universe as we are and hence we are aff ected

by them in many ways. The eff ects of using metal on our bodies go beyond mere

ornamentation.

Gold must be appropriately worn. Worn around the wrist or neck it infl uences

the chakras of the body benefi cially. However, worn on the feet in the form of



anklets, it aff ects the chakras otherwise, infl uencing a woman’s relationship with

her husband. “What is to be worn around the neck is not to be worn on the feet.

Women may then have a problem conceiving, as the energy around the ankle

aff ects the uterus. Metti or toe-rings have to be worn to improve fertility, as

toes are related to hormonal release. Similarly, the prostate and ear-boring are

connected; wearing earrings helps control the functioning of the prostate in men

as they age.”

Be sensitive to your communication with nature. Interaction with nature,

plants, earth and the elements will develop a sense of their contribution - all this is

Lifeology. Let it not be forgotten that in the Hindu pantheon Goddess Shakambari

is known as the Keeper of Greenery on Earth. This institute will welcome research

in areas connected to these themes. Empowering oneself : the power of intention

and the concept of Sankalpam

The power of intention is believed to be charged from the source where life

originates. More often than not, life originates disorder-free and disease-free,

and is set to achieve its full potential, provided the opportunity is available. We

are empowered by a consciousness or intelligence that is also sourced from the

universe. Thus the power that makes intention happen is available to each of us.

This consciousness or intelligence, anchored in the Universe, operates at diff erent

frequencies, ranging from the gross which creates the human body to the subtle

energy that generates thought.

A strong thought with a sincere desire to make something happen may be

termed as intention. When you are able to concentrate on your intention that is

anchored in the intelligence of the Universe, then you are actually in the fi eld

that has all the energies required to materialize your intentions. It is a fi eld that

can be accessed by all. The existence of any living being is a manifestation of this

intelligence. Genuine, unselfi sh intention does not err, because nature progresses

in harmony with intention.

Intention is the infi nite potential activating your physical and non-physical

appearance on earth. Thus without giving away this power of attorney to someone

else, as we do when we enlist a priest to make our sankalpam, when one stands in

the ‘fi eld’ and places an undiluted specifi c intention, cosmic intelligence responds

to this interaction. However, if you are fi lled with an egoistic stance you could very

well deactivate this potential connection.



For the many specifi c purposes of an individual’s requirements, which are

subjective, we need to direct or channel the energy with a specifi c request.

When we do this we actually make a commitment with the cosmic source.

This is a ‘sankalpam’, where there is a commitment seeking the fulfi lment of a

desire with the Cosmic Intelligence. In the Indian context it is customary to take

a vow of fulfi lment. This is a celebration of the commitment, the sankalpam

being honoured.

So, sankalpam is making a commitment between two entities - one, the

person making the commitment and the other, the power of the intention at its

original source. What is required to keep this connection activated is the trust

in the abundance of the universe and our humility to appreciate it, the beauty

herein and the enthusiasm to celebrate it, the creativity that we encounter in the

universe and the courage to explore it; recognize its intelligence, kindness, love

and receptivity. If we can anchor these sentiments we are bound to experience

the power that will materialize our thoughts.

Hence the effi cacy of the concept lies in the potency of the sankalpam.

A very common adage that spans many a culture is ‘ask and it shall be given; knock

and the door will be opened’. The pontiff believes that it is sankalpam that is alluded

to herein.

‘Health is wealth’, is another adage that spans across cultures of the world.

Health is not a single facet but entails a host of experiences. The Danvantri Arogya

Peedam opens the door to enrichment and fulfi lment in all aspects that infl uence

the richness of life.

The heritage of our country abounds in simple practices that reiterate the fact

that we are adapting organisms and will be infl uenced by the environment.

The Logo

The logo has the ‘right’ symbol with a bindu at the angular vortex of the n

mark.

The Flag

The fl ag is green and yellow in colour. n



There is a circle circumscribing the triangle. There is a circle within the n

triangle.

The green represents Ayurveda. n

The yellow represents the energy of Lord Danvantri. It is also the n

representation of the prime guru, Lord Dakshinamoorthy. In Indian culture

it is considered an auspicious colour.

The innermost circle symbolizes Lord Danvantri, the Adi Vaidhyar. n

One side of the triangle represents herbs - mooligai; the other side n

represents the pot of immortal nectar - amrutha kalasam; the third side

represents fi re, the modality for the healing mantra to be transmitted to the

individual - the homa kundam; the outer circle represents the ‘world’ and

the triangle the ‘family’; this is to say, the Danvantri prayer is for the ‘family’

and the ‘family of Danvantri’ invokes blessings for the world.

The fl ag represents the Danvantri Samasthanam Research Centre. n

The fi rst hoisting of the fl ag was by Sri Koonampatti Adheenam. n

Participation

All right are reserved by the Research Centre. n

Please contact the Swamigal for further information. n

He is accessible on a day when there is no special festival. n

PHYSICAL SPACE

Geographical location

Forty kilometres from Kanchipuram (Hasthagiri) - where Goddess Kamakshi

and Lord Varadaraja Perumal reside; 25 kms. from Sholingar (Arulalagiri) where

Lord Lakshmi Narasimhar sits; 10 kms. from Tirupparkadal - where Lord Danvantri

churned the nectar of immortality or the amrita kalasam from the sea; 100 kms.

from Tirupati, presided over by Lord Venkateswara; 110 kms. from Tiruvannamalai

and 12 kms. from Ratnagiri with Lord Murugar as its presiding deity. In this divine

space, like a pendant in a necklace, is Agastheeswaram or Anandhathalai or, as

is well known by its later name, Walajapet. This dharmakshetra, drawing on the



sacred air of all these temple towns, has manifested itself as an Arogya Kshetra

(Oushadhagiri), as the resident pontiff Sri Muralidhara Swamigal has named it,

a place of healing to those who come in search of relief from their physical and

mental troubles.

Rules: People of all faiths are admitted. However the rules for all visitors, no

matter of which faith, remain the same: remove slippers, of course; write names

in the security register, and enter. Males additionally have to remove upper body

garments. Cell phones are not allowed; neither are cameras. There is logic to this -

most people who come here to seek divine intervention are ailing, and to disturb

their prayer is not acceptable. It is not a temple in the traditional sense of the term:

there are no utsavams, no dwaja sthambam no hundial, no personal archanais.

Because the place has the same hygiene requirements as a place of healing, no

outside food or other off erings are allowed to be brought in. There is only limited

parking space for cars, maybe about 20 at a time. There are no good hotels nearby;

travellers have to stay in Kanchipuram or in Vellore. There is an open dorm with space

for about 200 people, and with advance permission devotees may bed down there

for the night.

As a Divine Healing centre

The Danvantri peedam is an arogya kshetram, oushada giri, a place of healing,

to which seekers of all faiths come to pray for good health. It encompasses the 16

diff erent types of wealth that humans can acquire and that can be lost as well; the

loss of even one of these 16 could lead to mental or physical ailments.

This divine space does not eschew modern medicine or hospitals of any

medical tradition. After all, Walajapet was a place where, traditionally, jaundice

used to be cured, as the keezhanalli (phyllanthus amarus) plant is found in

abundance here. In fact, the belief goes that the air in Walajapet was suff used

with this medicine. The Arogya Peedam established here thereby brings solace

to the heart of suff erers, giving them the strength to bear the trauma of illness

and adding a divine dimension to their search for a disease-free life. This peedam

advocates a simple lifestyle, balanced and in equilibrium with nature.

This abode is run by a trust. Thus it is a private space, open to the public. This

trust does not follow the conventions as laid down in the sacred texts. The entire

complex is established and run by the profound intuitive messages received by



the resident Swamigal. The date when a space is distinctly consecrated is fi xed by

the Swamigal himself. Which energy is to be placed where and when, and how it

will come about, is decided by happenstance; someone proposes a shrine, another

person comes forward with the money, and the energies of a number of devotees

and seekers roll together to bring the plan to fruition.

The Conceptual Triad

There have been three important concepts that Sri Muralidhara Swamigal has

been following from the beginning to energize the place before the consecration

of an energy.

First, the date for the kumbhabishekam is set, and a Sanctum Sanctorum

is prepared to house the energy. Meanwhile, the idol is sculpted and all other

arrangements are made for the auspicious consecration. At a chosen moment,

the Divine eyes are opened for propitiation. The base of the podium on which the

idol rests is energized with mantras and yantras and specifi c herbs that facilitate

aura cleansing. (Yantras are specifi c geometric patterns etched on a metal plate

to converge the desired energies). Waters from sacred rivers are used to purify

the idol and the space.

B e f o r e c o n s e c r a t i o n , t h e m a i n i d o l s a r e t a k e n t o t h e i r

prime pilgrim centres to gain the blessings of the guides there.

Thus, Karthaveeryarjuna was taken to Maheshwar, near Ujjain; Gayatri Devi was

taken to the Mookambikai temple in Kollur, Karnataka.

The third practice is called karikolam. Before the idol is consecrated, it is taken

to a number of devotees’ homes, not just to introduce the deity but also to bestow

blessings on the community. A person or family may request the Swamigal that the

idol be brought to their home. Both the main idol and the utsava moorthi are taken;

the main idol remains in the compound outside the house and the utsava moorthi

is taken within a person’s home for ritual worship. Karikolam serves a dual purpose:

it announces to the community that this is the energy which is going to be

established at the arogya peedam; it also spreads the blessings of this energy into

the community.

Feelings and sentiments run high during a karikolam, and the following

instance is typical. An 82-year-old woman whose house Lord Danvantri visited

cried: “You came to see me? Now I know why I am alive - You kept me alive just to



see You. Now that I have seen You, I am ready to go (die). I’m done with this world.

Take me with You.” Another woman, blind, asks her grandson for a description:

“Tell me how He looks. Your grandfather has already described Him to me and I

want to check. How fortunate I am to have You in my home! Anyway, having come

here, please get my granddaughter married,” she appeals. In India, people tend

to have close conversations with their personal God.

The establishment of an energy within a space is as follows:

a) Intuition or message that asks that a particular shrine be established.

b) An independent confi rmation that comes from an external source.

c) Fixing the date for the consecration, creating the idol, travelling to the

location of the original temple.

d) The karikolam.

e) Finally the consecration.



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LEGEND 1. Lord Vinayagar–Lord Danvantri 2. Kaala Chakram 3. Goddess Mahishasuramardhanl 4-5. Yaaga Salai-Homa Kundam 6. Pancha Deepam 7. Goddess Sri Vaasuki Kannika Parameswari 8. Lord Ashta Naaga Garudar 9. Sri Paada Asti Mandapam 10. Lord Navaneetha Krishna 11. Lord Danvatri 12. Sri Kaarthaveeryarjuna 13. Sri Sudarsana Azhwar 14. Lord Pattabhisheka Ramar 15-16. Goddess Arogya Lakshmi–Goddess Gajalakshmi 17. 468 Siddhars 18. Swarna Annapoorani 19. Lord Karthigai Kumaran 20-21. Goddess Gayatri Devi-Sri Maha Meru 22-23. Lord Lakshmi Hayagreevar–Sri Vedanta Desikar 24. Lord Dattaareya 25. Sri Maha Avatar Babaji 26. Lord Kanni Moola Maha Ganapathy 27. Sri Sanjeeva Raayar 28. Sri Kuzhandhai Aanandha Maha Swamigal 29-30. Sri Seshadri Swamigal–Sooriya-Chandran 31. Lord Muneeswarar 32. 108 plantsdedicated to Pancha Karma 33-34. Sri Thanga Baba-Sri Sooriya Baba 35. Sri Kanchi Maha Periyava 36. Sri Rayar Ragavendra 37. Lord Medha Dakshinamoorty 38. Sri Vallalar 39. Dhuni Aagni 40. Tulasi Madam 41- 42. Nava Kannikais–Atri Paadam 43. Goshaala 44. Rahu-Ketu 45. Goddess Vani Saraswathi 46. Lord Swarna Aakarshana Bairavar 47. Karuvarai 48. Lord Maragadheswarar 49. Lord Ayyappa 50. Lord Ashta Mangala Kaala Bairavar



The Swamigal believes that there are 12 rahasyams or secrets in this area,

and any person who discovers all the 12 secrets can be initiated into sanyasa

ashrama straightaway.

Why is Ganesha called Vinayagar? Our ‘Nayagar’ – ‘hero’? The question

arises as to why Lord Ganesha was installed in a space dedicated to

Lord Vishnu. Sri Muralidhara Swamigal says he does this entirely by intuition,

and he does what he is instructed to do, no matter that such instruction may go

against the established practices of tradition and convention. There is another

way in which the concept of Lord Ganesha is connected to the concept of Lord

Danvantri; read the following Tamil saying:

Vinai Theerpavar Vinayagar; Pini theerpavar Danvantri - Vinayagar removes

obstacles and Danvantri, disease.

This energy space is unique inasmuch as both Vinayagar and Danvantri, facing

opposite directions, have been carved from a single stone. Vinayagar has the disc

and the conch in His upper hands, and He rests on a lion, not on his normal vehicle

the mole. He also has the writing instrument and the modhakam in His lower

hands. His face appears to be smiling - like the welcoming smile of a receptionist!

The Vinayagar shrine is open 24 hours - as a hospital should be!

REMOVER OF OBSTACLES – VINAYAGAR

REMOVER OF AILMENTS – DANVANTRI



A u n i q u e f e a t u r e o f t h i s “ V ” n a y a g a r i s t h a t H e a d o r n s

the thirunamam. In this energy space He is depicted as Thumbikai Azhwar.

The Danvantri idol which rests back to back with the Ganesha idol has

Goddess Lakshmi in His heart symbolizing a doctor with a heart of abundance.

In His upper hands He holds the conch and the disc. He holds a seendhal kodi

(Pergularia daemia) in His lower left hand, the amruta kalasam (the pot of the nectar

of immortality) in His lower right hand. Also in His left hand is a leech, which is

used in Ayurveda and other medical disciplines as well to suck impure blood out,

especially in skin ailments.

People may come at any time of night or day to seek these energies. “Who are

we, mere mortals, to stop another from addressing these energies in their time of

distress?” opines the Swamigal. At night, people can state their intentions to the

presiding energy by themselves. They may also drop a note with their problem

written on it and the next day, the centre conducts a special chanting for their

good health.

On the day of the Thiruvonam star, individuals can undertake a special

abhishekam. They use gingelly (sesame) oil to anoint the idol and that is given back

as a massaging agent. Sri Muralidhara Swamigal has denoted the Thiruvonam star

in the Tamil month of Chithirai (April–May) as a special day for doctors; he refers

to it as the Doctors’ Mela day. These are the people who off er us solace from pain

and fear; how about a thought for their well-being?

Unique feature

You can designate a service to invoke Lord Danvantri’s healing energies n

for your doctor.

In this space, there is a bowl of black and red berries n (kundumani)

representing rahu and ketu. Make your intention with the utmost

sincerity and it will be addressed, is the belief.

TO EASE WORRIES - KAALA CHAKRAM

The Kaala Chakram has been instituted with specifi c plants for the 9 planets,

12 zodiac signs and the 27 stars, totalling 48 species of plants. The wheel

of time takes us on a roller coaster of happiness, fear and doubt and then back

again. This space is dedicated to all the people of the world, represented by the

27 stars and their corresponding plant, animal and bird.

It has the 27 stars circumscribing the 12 zodiac signs, which in turn

circumscribe the 9 planets. Thus the wheel of time brings into one’s perception

the entire universe that aff ects us on Earth.

When you circum-ambulate the wheel of time and ask for good times, you

are willy nilly asking for good times for the entire universe!! One connects to

the universe here to integrate energies that will reduce the distress caused by

star-related ailments. The circum-ambulation is done in sets of 3, one set at the

minimum or 9, 12, 27, 36, or 48. The number 48 is signifi cant in that it denotes a

mandalam - the time to establish cell memory.

The Kaala Chakra seems to embody many a philosophy stated as the

tenets of Lifeology. For instance, the roots of the 12 representative trees

have, over time, intertwined and yet exist each with their own identity.



Why can’t humans live with this togetherness even while retaining their

own identity?

If every human decides to plant the tree of his or her birth star, the earth will be

aff orested without diffi culty. ‘Nature worship is as sanctifying as idol worship’, says

the Swamigal.

These plants have been nurtured from the sapling stage, worshipped, pruned

and the trimmings are consigned to the fi re in the homa kundam, amidst the

chanting of Vedic mantras for global welfare. The holy ash therefrom is distributed

as medicine for diff erent types of illnesses. Thus the plants render themselves

valuable for human welfare. Sri Muralidhara Swamigal asks, “Why can’t man?

W i t h t h e b l e s s i n g s o f S r i M u r a l i d h a r a S w a m i g a l ,

a special pooja is done on Tuesdays at rahu kaalam (3.00 to 4.30 P.M.)

as the presiding energies of the 27 stars are receptive to one’s attention at that

time. Rahu kaalam is believed the most effi cacious time for any atonement poojas.

Right in the centre of the wheel stands Lord Hanuman, with the life-giving herb

sanjeevani, to disburse His healing energies.

Unique feature

This space depicts the n Kaala Chakra with all the 9 planets, 12 zodiac signs,

and the 27 stars so that one necessarily includes the universe and all of

mankind in seeking blessings for global welfare. It also relieves star-related

ailments.



ERADICATOR OF THE FEAR OF DEATH - GODDESS MAHISHASURAMARDHINI

I n t h e A t h a r v a n a V e d a

Mahishasuramardhini is a paradevatha,

meaning a prime energy, which is

not usually placed secondary to any

other. However, in this peedam, she

is featured as Lord Vishnu’s sister

and hence brings the brother–sister

relationship to the fore. Even the

statue has been sculpted to resemble

Lord Danvantri.

I n t h e f o r m o f

M a h i s h a s u r a m a r d h i n i S h e i s

considered to be the destroyer of

fears, especially the fear of death. She

is usually known to portray an angry

countenance as She slays the demon

but here She has a smile on Her face,

as if gladly receiving Her visitors, now that She has slain evil. She is invoked here

as a composite of Goddesses Saraswati, Lakshmi and Durga where knowledge

removes fears, abundance nurtures happiness and courage gives you strength.

Unique feature

She is sculpted with the entire demon under her foot. n

Anecdote

When she was consecrated, 108 n sumangalis (women who live with their

spouses) performed abhishekams with turmeric water which is signifi cant

in itself.

During Her n karikolam She has travelled 10,000 kilometres and has

embedded, under Her pedestal, 100 million handwritten Danvantri mantras

to energize the idol.

The Soolini Durga Homam n is performed here as a special feature.



TO RELEASE DISORDERS AND RESTORE GOOD TIMES - YAAGA SAALAI

T h i s Ya a g a S a a l a i b u r n s n o n - s t o p 2 4 h o u r s , 3 6 5 d a y s i n

the year.

Danvantri heals through the medium of air. Hence the power of intention,

mantras and herbs are resorted to in His healing format. Chillies and herbs are

off ered to the fi re to infuse the air with its vitality, and the smoke cleanses the air

around. When people come with the intention of getting healed the red chilly

off erings to the fi re are symbolic of burning the negativity which brought about

the disease. This is in turn transmuted into the energy that will off er the very

healing; Rogam theerthu Yogam alikkum.

It is believed that where there is fi re, siddhars are present. All the fl owers,

etc., used in the temple go back into the fi re as fuel (ahaara). Hence no fl owers or

off erings are given back as prasadam.

Again where there is agni, Goddess Lakshmi, the harbinger of wealth and

vitality, resides. With Danvantri burning away the disease, the individual has his

body, mind and spirit restored to good health.

Unique Feature

T n he homam has been burning non-stop 24 x 7 since inception in 2005.

Vishwatmak Jangli Maharaj of Nasik Road performed aarthi at the Yaaga

Saalai here, which was an honour in itself.



OPENING THE DOOR TO HEAVEN - NAKSHATRA HOMA KUNDAM

(HOMA KUNDAM for 9 planets,

12 zodiac signs and 27 stars)

The Swaaha Peedam is incorporated within the Homa Kundam. Once the

negativities are dissolved with the red chillies being consigned to the fi re,

the herbs and spices are consigned to the fl ames with a sense of surrender to the

cosmic forces inviting healing energies.

This Swaaha Peedam is the conveyor of the healing energies to the person

it is intended for.

FOR THE PROTECTION OF PEOPLE FROM NATURAL CALAMITIES CAUSED BY NATURE’S ELEMENTS –

PANCHA DEEPAM

At this space lamps are lit to register one’s presence. Five oils are used to

light a lamp. The oils used are (a) Neem for Shakthi and to please Rahu

and Ketu; (b) Castor for the feminine energy of creation; (c) Gingelly for Saturn,

believed to infl uence the extension of life; (d) Illupa (Mahua) for many subtle

energies; and (e) Ghee to get the blessings of Kamadhenu, the munifi cent cow.

It is believed that these fi ve oils represent the elements that we are made of. It

balances the energies within us. Lighting a lamp registers your presence and hence

opens the channel to connect the person to specifi c cosmic energies. ‘May a light

shine always in your life’ is the wish for the individual.



BESTOWER OF CONJUGAL BLISS –

SRI VAASAVI KANNIKA PARAMESHWARI

Members of the Vysya (trading) community

use this sacred space to celebrate special

occasions such as the 60th, 70th and 80th birthdays.

Hence it is in deference to them that their

presiding guardian angel Sri Vaasavi Kannika

Parameshwari has taken residence here. Here

She is presented in the Meenakshi form with

a parrot and a lotus in Her hands.

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P e n n u k o n d a , w h e r e S r i V a a s a v i

Kannika Parameshwari gave herself to

fire, he heard a voice say ‘Naan unudan

varatuma’? He wondered how he, who

did not belong to the Vysya community,

could take Her to his peedam.

While he took this as a message, he

realized he was privy to the conversation

between Vaasavi Kannika Parameshwari

and Lord Shiva. Swamigal was there

on Mahasivaratri night and had the

privilege of participating in the

festival celebrations. In honour

of this, he was gifted a Maragadha Lingam which he installed in the complex. He

then decided to bring the idol of Vaasavi Kannika Parameshwari too.

Unique feature

It is only here that Sri Vasavi Kannika Parameshwari is housed in a Peedam.

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REMOVER OF POISONS -

ASHTA NAAGA GARUDAR

Garuda is the Pakshi Raja, the king of birds.

Garuda is the vehicle of Lord Vishnu and

also that of Lord Danvantri. He stands guard at the

entrance to the main deity.

The Ashta Naga Garuda has been installed

at the entrance and is believed to relieve snake

poisons, besides other poisons as well. Being a

vehicle himself, Garuda is believed to protect one

from accidents.

Symbolically, the question to introspect on is

whether the devotee has released the undermining

poisons of the mind before his audience with Lord

Danvantri.

DESIGNATED VISHNU PAADAM AND DEDICATED

TO PARENTS – SRI PAADHA ASTHI MANDAPAM

November 28, 2005, was fi xed

for the mantra installation at

the Sri Paada Asthi Mandapam. In this

peedam the mantras are the energy

generators (yantras) below the sanctum

sanctorum. “I have assigned this place

as my mother’s asthi mandapam”, says

the Swamigal.

This whole project came into being

because of his mother’s wish. Chitra pournami is designated to the memory of his

mother as it is guru pooja day. It has been celebrated for the past 16 years. “People

go to Kasi to perform the rites of their parents. It is far more important to take care

of them when they are alive.”

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The value to the mother fi gure in Indian culture is evident from the adage in

Tamil, Thai sollai deivam thattaadhu.

It is said that even Lord Shiva takes the word of the mother. If a mother seeks

pardon for her child, then He accepts her word.

Instances abound of people who come here and regret the shabby treatment

they aff ord their parents. This, Swamigal believes, is a wonderful change of heart

that happens here. Visitors are encouraged to read an inspirational appeal of an

aged mother to her son, displayed on a banner by the Swamigal, and then off er

fl owers in prayer to their natural parents.

BRINGING GOOD TIMES - NAVANEETHA KRISHNA

Placed near the Rahu–Ketu area is Navaneetha Krishna, the lovable crawling

baby in the Hindu pantheon.

O n h i s w a y f r o m M y s o r e , S w a m i g a l v i s i t e d a n a n c i e n t

11th century temple in Dodda Mallur dedicated to Lord Aprameyar and

His consort Aravindavalli, and Navaneetha Krishnan. Swamigal made the

traditional off ering of butter to the Lord Navaneetha Krishna. As he mulled over

this experience he pondered, “I was christened Murali, another name for Lord

Krishna,” and he sensed something urging him “Take it on; bring Muralidhara

Krishna to your healing centre.”

The lyrics of a yesteryear song, ‘Muralidhara, Hare Mohanakrishna,

en kurai keladaa’ rang in his ears. The song was a pleading to Krishna

i n a m o m e n t o f d i s t re s s .

Swamigal’s sister used to render

this song when she gave him the

traditional weekly oil bath.

H e a l s o r e c a l l e d t h e

popular lore of Lord Krishna,

when Yasodha roped Him to a

grindstone so that He did not

get into mischief or run away to

another home.



Many people are distressed at not having off spring, and women are often

held responsible, disrupting a marriage.

Flooded with these thoughts, Swamigal decided to consecrate this energy

of the giver of good times and progeny, Navaneetha Krishna, at the Arogya

Peedam.

Navaneetha Krishna is meant to integrate the required energies for those

who desire off spring. The Santhana Gopala Yagam is performed here. This is

performed to Lord Danvantri.

THE FIRST PHYSICIAN - LORD DANVANTRI

(Dhyaana Mandapam for all irrespective of caste and creed)

Lord Danvantri is considered the 12th avatar of Maha Vishnu. This is the main

healing energy in this peedam. When the life-giving sea of energy (paarkadal)

enveloping the universe was churned, Lord Danvantri is credited with bringing

the pot of nectar (amrutha kalasam) from the hands of the demons (who stole it)

and restoring it to the Devas. This nectar is believed to be the elixir of immortality

as also life’s vitality. Thus Lord Danvantri is accredited with the power of healing

any disorder or disease that erodes vitality. He is credited with the ‘Knowledge of

Life’ -‘Ayurveda’ - the tenets of which help one lead a full life span in good health.

Thus herbs and healing energies emanate from Him.

In the Danvantri Arogya Peedam the idol and the space are energized with

the concept of the Likhita Mantra - the power of the written mantra. People from

all over the country and the world were invited to write this mantra:

Om Namo Bhagavathe Vasudevaaya Danvantraye, Amrutha kalasa hasthaaya,

Sarva Aamaya vinaashanaaya, Triloka naathaya, Sri Maha Vishnave namaha.

No traditional ‘archanai’, or ‘aarthi’ or fl ower/coconut off ering is accepted

here. This space is conceived as a healing centre. All that is off ered is the power

of the mantra, the chanting or the writing of which, coupled with one’s sincere

intention, directs healing energies towards the person. The beautifully sculpted

fi gure is over 6 feet tall. Lord Danvantri stands with the famed pot of nectar in one

hand, and the seendhal creeper denoting herbs as healing agents in the other,

and the chakra and conch in the other two, representing His being the avatar of

Lord Vishnu. Here He sports a stethoscope on His chest and a watch on His wrist,



both representative of a contemporary doctor. Adorning a smile so sought after

by those who are in the anguish of disease, the chant of the mantra along with

the sankalpam to heal oneself forms the agent of healing here.

When the decision to construct this complex was taken, it was announced that

the number of likhita mantras required to inaugurate the temple was 500,000,000

– 50 crore! 46 lakh people wrote approximately 54 crore mantras.

Pouring in from all over the world, the mantras were tied together in bundles,

wrapped in water-proof sheets, energized, and placed at the base of the idol. To

ground the energy, a copper tube was connected from the mantras to the base of

the idol itself, so that the power of crores of devotees would energize the idol.

One may ask, “Paper decays, so would not the energy of the idol reduce too?” The

Swamigal answers: “The mantras came written behind bus tickets, on bits of paper,

on full notebooks, and books and papers of diff erent sizes. What lends sanctity; the

prayer or the paper on which it is written? That bit of paper or the thought of the

person who, with every movement of the pen, creates a powerful energy?”

Not only the energy of the mantras, but also the signifi cant energies of each

person’s personal worship are concentrated here. For instance, the invocation for

all the other distinct energies is done only at the Danvantri healing space. Says

Swamigal, “All these energies of the universe must come to a collective hub to

fructify one’s wish to visit this place. It is this coming together that even makes it

possible for one to visit the peedam. In fact, the person who undertook the cost

of sculpting the Lord Danvantri idol has not been able to visit this peedam in the

7 years since it was consecrated. Even when the idol had been taken to the next

street from her home, she was unable to come, because she had elderly parents

who had to be taken care of. However, the care of parents is supreme. There is,

therefore, a cosmic play of energies here.”

Lord Danvantri was taken on a karikolam to many homes. To fi nd out if family

circumstances had changed for them after the visit of Lord Danvantri, Swamigal

enquired of 25 chosen families. The answer was a uniform ‘Yes!’

Unique Feature

This abode is a natural healing space, designed to bring together many

energies that address the very core of removing suff ering from mankind. It is a

unique concept in the Hindu philosophy of life.



“The powerful Danvantri mantra has been indelibly etched on the stone

base of the statue.”

The 54 crore mantras have been written by involved minds, repeating the

words, sans distractions (one cannot write correctly if one is distracted). People

from diff erent strata have participated in creating this energy well, each one

adding to the intent of healing. All this is placed below the deity, inside the Earth.

The Earth is considered the mother of the Vedas (Veda Mata) in Hindu thought.

The healing energies of the place increase exponentially when a large number of

people participate with genuine sincerity.

The vibrations of the mantras chanted, the immediate view of the energized

idol itself, the sanctifi ed air in the space around, the benefi cial vibrations of the

uninterrupted homas, and the smoke that actually cleanses the air, all synthesize

to create a potent fi eld wherein one’s sankalpam registers and is eff ected to the

capacity that one’s body can absorb.

RESTORER OF LOST WEALTH -

SRI KAARTHAVEERYARJUNA

(ONE WITH A THOUSAND HANDS)

The message to create a Sri

Kaarthaveeryarjuna abode came

to Swamigal when he was travelling to

Bangalore. He was on his way to Shirdi, via

Bangalore, travelling by train with a group

of 25 people. He got a call at that time from

a person named Jabalpur Nagaraja Sharma

off ering to help him visit the original Sri

Kaarthaveeryarjuna temple. Accepting

the off er, but not having the idol ready,

he had a yantra created immediately and

went on to visit the original shrine of Sri

Kaarthaveeryarjuna within the Fort of

Ahalya Bai in Maheshwar near Ujjain. He

went ahead with the idea of installing

this yantra, but, as has happened many



times before, someone off ered to get an idol of Sri Kaarthaveeryarjuna made to

be installed at the Danvantri healing centre.

Sri Kaarthaveeryarjuna is the presiding community energy (kula deivam) of

all people belonging to the Atreya gotram. Here He is depicted wearing mojris

(a type of footwear used in North India) on His feet, as He hails from North India.

He is the restorer of lost property.

He is regarded for the four roles He played during his time: a King, a devotee,

a protégé of the virtuous and valorous Arjuna and as an aspect of Maha Vishnu

Himself.

When the Kaarthaveeryarjuna idol was to be installed, a question arose as to

how he ought to be represented. Swamigal put this question to the deity. How

do you want me to represent you? The answer came in a fl ash; ‘In green marble.

My 1000 hands are meant to banish a 1000 unhealthy thoughts. Represent

these 1000 hands with 16 hands that depict the 16 types of perishable, albeit

restorable wealth.’ The wealth referred to here are: fame, knowledge, courage and

strength, victory, children, valor, gold, valuables and gems, grain in abundance,

happiness, bliss, intelligence, beauty, higher aim, higher thinking and high order

of meditation, morality and ethics, good health and long life.

Kaarthaveeryarjuna was an ardent devotee of Lord Dattaatreya. He fought

against Parasurama and was defeated. He was unfazed by the mighty Ravana.

Anecdote

During the karikolam, Swamigal visited the residence of a gentleman

who requested permission to invite his family priest to meet him. Swamigal,

who is a non-conformist to traditional conventions, preferred not to engage in

controversial discussions. However, he had to oblige his host and so

agreed. Much to his surprise all his anxieties were unfounded. The priest

agreed with Swamigal’s perspectives. Interestingly, he mentioned

how Kaarthaveeryarjuna located his lost car. This conversation led

Swamigal to reckon Kaarthaveeryarjuna as a restorer of lost wealth

of which health is supreme.

agreed. Much to his surprise all his anxieties were unfounded. The priest

agreed with Swamigal’s perspectives. Interestingly, he mentioned

how Kaarthaveeryarjuna located his lost car. This conversation led

Swamigal to reckon Kaarthaveeryarjuna as a restorer of lost wealth

of which health is supreme.



BESTOWER OF COMFORTS - SUDARSHANA AZHWAR

Sudarshana Azhwar is reckoned as Lord Danvantri’s

friend. Also known as Chakrapani, He always

accompanies Lord Danvantri. He is known to give

immediate responses to people’s expressed

wishes. He annuls negative thoughts through

light (Sudarshanam). He wears a protective

anklet (kaapu), and his hand is in abaya

mudra. His stance is as if he is ready to run

at the call of a devotee.

Sudarshana Azhwar relieves one of the

tantric eff ects of black magic and ill will from others,

traditionally referred to as billi, soonyam etc.

He is true to the tenet ‘ask of me, and it shall

be done’.

GIVER OF POSITIONS -

LORD PATTABHISHEKA RAMAR

Lord Rama, in this shrine, is

represented in royal style,

during His pattabhishekam as the king

of Ayodhya. Pattam in Tamil implies

desig-nation. “We conceptualized

someone who could order others

around to make things happen”,

says Swamigal, “and who better

than a royal personage who is also

divine, ordering you to do whatever

it takes for you to be in good health!”

The Pattabisheka Ramar depiction

bestows blessings on those who seek

power, position and designation.

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Unique Feature

This is the fi rst place to show Pattabhisheka Ramar with 14 idols sculpted on

a single stone! Lord Rama’s inclusion is to show that power and administration

play a role in keeping people healthy (a very contemporary idea). Power can also

bring illness through stress. Sri Rama bestows blessings on those aspiring to

achieve powerful positions.

BESTOWER OF GOOD HEALTH -

AROGYA LAKSHMI

A t a v i l ( a p e r c u s s i o n

instrument) vidvan came to the

peedam and commented, “I would

really like to see Thaayaar here.

Kamakshi is telling me this.” Sri

Muralidhara Swamigal responded,

“Who will pay for it?” The vidvan

replied, “I will.” Swamigal was

amazed, but said, “So be it.”

The sthapathi was called and

an idol ordered. Swamigal decided

to call Her Arogya Lakshmi, and

as requested by the vidvan, he

conducted a kalyana utsavam at

her consecration.

Here Arogya Lakshmi is

representative of three roles;

as the spouse of Dr Danvantri,

as a nurturing, listening, caring

Mother Goddess; and as a Lady

Doctor.

For the first time, Arogya

Lakshmi has been consecrated with an individual space to Herself. She has been

depicted in the same healing concept as Lord Danvantri. She adorns a stethoscope

and watch as well.



HARBINGER OF GLORY TO THE WORLD - GAJALAKSHMI

Listening to the radio one day, Swamigal heard Lord Danvantri being called

pandithar and Vaidya Raja. Thaayaar was referred to as Vaidya Lakshmi,

who is Gajalakshmi.

All the yantras (geometric confi gurations) required for healing in this centre

are positioned behind the idol of Gajalakshmi. Vaidyalakshmi refers to her roles

as a lady doctor and a mother.

The panchaloga Thaayar idol was installed fi rst, along with the Maha Meru

and a Dhanaakarshana Yantra.

Another name of Gajalakshmi is Vedavalli. Swamigal’s mother’s name was

Vedavalli, and Swamigal felt that his mother was guiding him with messages. These

were the sentiments he felt when he installed Thaayar Gajalakshmi.



FACILITATORS OF PEOPLE’S REQUESTS –

468 SIDDHARS IN THE FORM OF LINGAMS

Siddhars facilitate healing. They are semi-divine beings who sustain their

earthy existence in a subtle form. They are available not only to heal people’s

karmic suff ering, but also fulfi l some divine purpose. They are known to absorb

incurable diseases suff ered by their devotees.

Siddhars can take in as food only what is given to them. They live in very

trying circumstances, for they cannot ask, not even in the traditional unchavritti

method, whereby renunciates go from house to house asking for alms. In Kundalini

Gnanam Jeeva Samadhi a siddhar is stated to be a person who is imbued with the

eternal life force. In this concept, by spiritual practices, life is not allowed to go

out of the body. The seed cells in the body do not get damaged. Such a person

voluntarily stops gross-body functions after the completion of his or her life’s

mission. As “unseen masters” or “invisible helpers” they guide the human race to

reduce suff ering and to gain wisdom.

Why 468, we asked Swamigal. “One day, while I was travelling, my car broke

down. I was stressed out and sat under a tree trying to meditate, when the driver



asked for Rs. 500. I only had Rs. 468 with me. He needed more but that was all I

had. The driver fi xed the car with the amount available, and we went on our way.

The number seemed signifi cant to me. 468- add the digits and you get 4+6+8=18;

18=1+8=9. 9 is a powerful number in the Hindu school of thought.”

In Swamigal’s opinion, all siddhars residing anywhere in the 9 planets fall within

the lineage of 18 primary siddhars. Hence the signifi cance of this number!

‘I have personally visited 320 Jeeva Samadhis and sought their blessings,’

says Swamigal. Sand and stone from these samadhis have been placed under the

pedestal where the lingams have been installed.

In the large open space here that houses the 468 lingams symbolizing

siddhars, devotees can buy a bottle of rose water and do an abhishekam for all or

any of the siddhars. This water is imbibed as food by the siddhars for the day.

It is indeed a feat that the 468 siddhars were installed in a span of 15 days,

beginning with Amavasya (New Moon day) and completed on the following

Pournami (Full Moon day). Preceding this, the Adi Rudra Homam was performed.

Unique feature

This is the only place where 468 siddhars are brought together in the form

of lingams.

THE PERENNIAL FOOD GIVER -

SWARNA ANNAPOORANI

How important is food to the good health

of the human body and mind? Food,

eaten fresh, in the correct measure and properly

cooked is the foundation of good health. So can

there be a shrine to health without Annapoorni’s

presence?

Vallalar is here as is Shirdi Sai Baba. “How can

Annapoorni not be here as well,” the Swamigal

argues. Having himself grown up on food donated

by the various households in which his mother was

a domestic help, Swamigal makes it a point to feed



at least 50 people in the peedam every day. As a child, he yearned to see the day

when he would be able to feed someone, and that yearning is satisfi ed herein.

Along with the anna dhanam, he off ers the fi rst 50 persons a dakshanai of one

rupee with the blessings of abundance. Many have seen the turn of their fortunes

after this lucky coin has come their way. This is the benediction of Goddess Swarna

Annapoorni.

GURU OF KNOWLEDGE APPROPRIATE TO

CURRENT TIMES – KARTHIGAI KUMARAN

Lord Murugar is depicted here as

Karthikeya Kumara. He has been

included to show the world that one ought

not to diff erentiate between the biological

mother and a foster mother.

The six kannis who took care of Lord

Muruga are placed at the base of the

pedestal. They are depicted as showing

the child objects that mothers show

children when feeding them, such as the

sun, the moon, the lotus, the peacock,

the javelin, and the milk bowl used to feed

the child.

Lord Muruga is reckoned as a gyana

guru. It is a fi rm belief that where there are

siddhars, Lord Muruga will dwell, as He is

the guru for all siddhars.

A chance vision of the gopuram of a Lord

Muruga temple as he was contemplating whether Lord Muruga or the siddhars

should be installed fi rst, resolved Swamigal’s dilemma: Lord Muruga’s installation

preceded that of the 468 siddhars.

Praying to Lord Muruga helps deal with the issues that arise with regard to

an adopted child. The psychological ailments that stem from the yearning felt at

the absence of a child or a mother are also addressed here.



MOTHER OF VEDAS - GAYATRI DEVI

When Sri Gayatri, with the Maha Meru (Sri Chakra), was to be consecrated,

Swamigal wondered where She ought to be taken on Her fi rst visit.

Incidentally, a doctor from the Apollo Hospitals called to invite Swamigal for

his birthday celebrations at the Mookambikai temple in Kollur, Karnataka. Sri

Gayatri’s prime pilgrim centre is Mookambikai. Considering the doctor’s call a

divine message, Swamigal accepted his invitation. At that time, he had just bought

an Innova car, which he would use for the karikolam, to transport the idols to be

consecrated.

A couple of days before the day of the travel, the rear seats were removed

to check the accommodation of the deity in the space. However, once She

was placed inside, they could not remove Her! The Swamigal said She was

like an obstinate, yet beloved child refusing to get off , and seemed ready to travel.

Not wanting to leave Her in a vehicle all night, Swamigal was forced to travel the

same night. It was the month of Karthigai, when the Lord of Fire is venerated by

lighting lamps all through the month.



Halfway through their journey, the doctor called to say that his birthday

celebration had been cancelled. Having begun the journey, Swamigal decided to

anyway proceed to Kollur. About 50 kms. before Bangalore, a name board “Siva

Ganga Peedam” caught his attention. He stopped the vehicle, alighted and found

a pumpkin-seller with just 5 pumpkins left for sale. Swamigal bought all of them

and enquired about the name board. The pumpkin seller off ered to show him the

location of the peedam.

They went to the Siva Ganga peedam and Swamigal was astounded to fi nd that

it was indeed a Sharada peedam. The fi rst homam for the Danvantri idol had been

performed at a Sharada peedam in Pondicherry in 2005! Was this a coincidence –

or was it a play of cosmic forces?

Swamigal now began to worry about the karikolam. ‘By Her own wish, Sri

Gayatri managed to come to Lord Siva here, but how am I going to get the

karikolam done in this lonely place at this late hour?’ However, he lit the traditional

Karthigai lamps and performed the aarthi.

Soon after the aarthi, a line of cars drove in, attracted by the Karthigai lights

in the vehicle and the magnifi cence of the Gayatri idol. Each person in the visiting

cars generously donated Rs. 1000/-.

Verily it was divine grace chalking this program all the way through. Swamigal

then proceeded to the Sri Ramachandra Math near Gokarna. He waited there for

three hours before the pontiff gave him an audience and welcomed Sri Gayatri with

the poornakhumbam. During this unexpected wait, however, Swamigal received

the message that Sri Gayatri was enchanted by the recitation of the Vedas at the

nearby Vedapatashala. He also received another message that he must perform

a Samashti upanayanam at his peedam and the abishekam to Sri Gayatri for that

day must be performed by one of the boys who had received the initiation.

After meeting the pontiff, it was too late to travel back, and Swamigal

had to inevitably stay at the Mutt. He learned the following day that there had

been an accident on the route he was to have travelled! The delay was indeed

providential!

Lord Rama’s footsteps are found here, and He is known to have performed the

Gayatri pooja and the navaavarna pooja in this very spot. The navaavarna pooja is

a complex pooja performed to propitiate the powers of the Sri Chakra.



Swamigal was delighted to fi nd that both the Sri Gayatri idol and the Sri

Chakra herein were identical to the ones he had brought with him. Any wonder

then that Sri Gayatri and the Sri Chakra directed him here!?

Proceeding to the Mookambika temple, he reached there after 9 p.m., yet he

was able to get darshan of Sri Saraswati not just once but fi ve times.

Anecdote

When Sri Gayatri returned to Walajapet after karikolam and was awaiting

installation, a couple invited Swamigal to their son’s upanayanam, which was

meant to be held elsewhere. He requested them to place their invitation at the lotus

feet of Sri Gayatri. When he read the invitation, he realized that the upanayanam

was on the same day as the consecration of Sri Gayatri. He then invited the child

to perform the abishekam for Sri Gayatri after he was initiated at the upanayanam.

Since then, every year, on the Gayatri installation day or on one day during that

month, he conducts a samashti upanayanam, and one of the newly initiated boys

conducts the abhishekam for Sri Gayatri on that day.

At the Sri Ramachandra Mutt, Swamigal had witnessed the modhaka

abhishekam. That inspired him to invite 108 brahmins from Gokarna to Walajapet

to perform the athirudra homam.

An important message that he wishes to acknowledge is that those who

cannot learn the Vedas can learn the Gayatri mantra and they will get the blessings

as having read the Vedas itself. Vedas are not only for Brahmins: every Hindu is

entitled to study the Vedas. An analogy he gives is related to a library. Can it be

dictated that only the librarian can read the books there?

When Swamigal narrates this story, his palpable awe, the immediacy and his

wonder at how things fi nally culminated shine through, close to 6 years

after the event.



GIVER OF SALVATION - MAHA MERU

The Maha Meru, a 64-triangle 3-dimensional

confi guration incorporating both the Siva

and Shakti principles, has 64 sakti yoginis within it.

Anyone worshipping the Maha Meru can get the

blessings of all shakti yoginis. This leads to the path

of salvation.

Unique Feature

The Maha Meru and Sri Gayatri are found in the same sannidhi.

GIVER OF KNOWLEDGE –

LAKSHMI HAYAGREEVAR

Lord Hayagreevar is Goddess

Lakshmi’s guru. He fi nds a place in

this pantheon because knowledge

can overcome illness.

Swamigal wanted the idol to

be made of a very soft sandstone,

as this was the dictate of the nadi.

Unable to source the stone, Swamigal

was worried. A long lost friend

visited him by chance. His brother

happened to be a granite agent,

and he had the stone delivered the

very next day. It was the fi rst time

that the raw material came to

the temple before going to the

sculptor.

Sri Vedanta Desikar is believed

to be an incarnation of Lord

Hayagreeva himself. Lord Lakshmi

Narasimhar is the guru of Sri Vedanta Desikar.



Anecdote

The LIFCO family (Mr. Sharma) are disciples of Sri Muralidhara Swamigal.

When they came to invite him to the founder’s centenary celebration they

asked what they could off er Swamigal on the occasion. They undertook the cost

of sculpting the idol, books and stationery to be given away as blessings.

The LIFCO family is an integral part of the Danvantri family and an ardent

devotee of Lord Hayagreevar.

VENERATED VAISHNAVA GURU -

VEDANTA DESIKAR

A v e n e r a t e d Va i s h n a v a

guru from the 13th century, Sri

Vedanta Desikar was known for

his scholarship and poetry. By

the dictate of Lord Venkateswara

and Thayaar Padmavathi, he was

believed to be an incarnation

of the bell of Lord Narayana.

He has been placed along with

Lord Hayagreevar.

Unique Feature

It is the only place where

Lord Hayagreevar and Sri Vedanta

Desikar are placed in the same

space.



BESTOWER OF THE BOONS OF PENANCE - LORD

DATTAATREYA

Lord Dattaatreya incorporates

the trinity of the Hindu

pantheon. Lord Dattaatreya is

the remover of mental anxieties.

He anchors a person, removing

doubt and vacillation. He is also Sri

Karthaveeryarjuna‘s guru.

When the time came for Lord

Dattaatreya to be taken to the

original temple, Swamigal decided

to go to Pune, where the shrine of Adi

Dattaatreya is situated. From Pune he

travelled to Shirdi since Shirdi Baba

is believed to be the incarnation

of Lord Dattaatreya. As part of the

karikolam he took the Dattaatreya

idol to Podhigai Malai. The road was

in rough terrain and Swamigal had

no road maps. As he decided to walk, asking the route along the way, he noticed

that a dog walked along with him from Kuttralam to Podhigai Malai, showing

Swamigal the way.

What does Lord Dattaatreya give you? Lord Dattaatreya is the giver of the

64 skills that a human can master. Maha Meru also grants the same. Thus, Lord

Dattaatreya is on par with the Maha Meru.

Lord Dattaatreya relieves one of mental anxiety. To his devotees just the call

of “Datta” stabilizes a vacillating mind. Mental anxiety begets ailments, so ‘Datta

must be here in my healing centre’, says Swamigal.

Lord Dattaatreya also bestows the boons of penance.

The Dattaatreya idol is made of green stone. The four dogs on the pedestal

symbolize the four Vedas. The Govardhana Kamadhenu stands behind Him.

Swamigal had already decided that Lord Dattaatreya would be installed here, as

Lord Kaartheevarayarjuna was already in residence.



Anecdote

As always, call it coincidence or divine intervention, a real-estate broker came

to off er thanks at the centre for curing his sister of a serious illness. He off ered to

fund Lord Dattaatreya’s installation, and Swamigal’s vision fructifi ed.

FOUNDER OF THE YOGIC SCIENCE OF

KRIYA YOGA - MAHA AVATAR BABAJI

Maha Avatar Babaji

i s b e l i e v e d t o

be an incarnation of Lord

Dakshinamoorty Himself. When

Swamigal was planning this

healing centre and performing

the requisite homas he was

given a photograph of Maha

Avatar Babaji by a doctor friend.

Not knowing who this was he

sought to ask, and was told that

he was a powerful Himalayan

Baba referred to as the Maha

Avatar Babaji. Even as he held

the picture he felt drawn to the

energy.

Another lady’s visit brought

him the divine message that

Maha Avatar Babaji must be

installed at the centre. Swamigal found that Babaji hailed from the south, and

was the founder of the much sought after Kriya Yoga technique.

Confi rming his intentions from his usual Sugarar Nadi, he built a hall with a

cave that had a mountainous exterior.

Nowhere else in the south is there a smiling Babaji seated in a cave-like

architecture. In 100 days 100 homas were performed in the ashram, preceding

the consecration of Babaji. Vallalar, Maha Periyava and Maha Avatar Babaji were

all consecrated on same day.



GUARDIAN OF THE SOUTH WEST -

KANNI MOOLA MAHA GANAPATHY

The South-west corner of any enclosed space is known as Kannimoola

sthaanam. It is the direction that brings in protective energies to that space. The

residing deity or guardian of this place is called Nirurudhi. Lord Ganapathi who

resides in the Kannimoola or Nirurudhi corner of any abode, has the unique power

of being the protector of that space. He is also a remover of obstacles (Vigneswara).

Kannimoola Ganapathi is also worshipped as ‘Baktha Rakshaka’ (protector of

devotees), since this powerful Maha Ganapathi has accumulated the divinity of

the sacred position of Kannimoolam.

REMOVER OF ANGUISH - SANJEEVI RAAYAR(9 TYPES OF ANJANEYAR - NAVA VYAAKARANA PANDITAR)

In His abode here, Lord

H a n u m a n c a r r i e s t h e

sanjeevani, the life-giving herb

using which he revived Lakshmana

during the battle with Ravana.

There are nine diff erent facets of

Lord Hanumar on the nine steps

that lead us up to the idol. They

represent the Nava Grahas. As you

walk up to the main idol you have

darshan of the 9 forms, which in

itself helps one get rid of the Nava

Doshas. They are often referred to

as the Nava Vilakkana Purushar or

the Nava Vyakarna Purushar.

The idol of Lord Hanuman

was fi rst taken to Ahobilam, before

consecration. He was lowered on

to his designated pedestal from the top using a crane. The mountain held by Him

weighs 300 kgs.! The top of this space is open to the skies as Lord Hanuman is the

son of Vayu, the Wind God, and no space can bind him down.



WORTHY OF WORSHIP BY KINGS -

KUZHANDHAI AANANDHA MAHA SWAMIGAL

(MEENAKSHI MAINDHAN)

Across from Lord Hanuman, at the western end of the herbal garden, is

the idol of Kuzhandhai Meenakshi Swamigal or Kuzhandhai Aanandhar.

There is a fascinating story attached to this avadootar.

In Madurai lived a couple who yearned for but had no children. They followed

all the suggestions of well-intentioned neighbours, friends, relatives and various

astrologers, but to no avail. Finally they went to the Madurai Meenakshi temple. As

we said earlier, in India we tend to have conversations with our Gods. We believe

we get responses. Goddess Meenakshi queried the couple, “Why are you going

all over when I am here, at your doorstep?” The woman begged forgiveness and

stated her wish, to which the Goddess replied: “I will give you a child.” Thrilled

at this, the couple off ered the Goddess their fi rst born if they were blessed with

more than one child. In due course, divine-looking twins were born to them. They

called them Rama and Lakshmana. To fulfi l their promise to Goddess Meenakshi,

the parents went to the temple.

The pujari, however, refused to take the child, saying this was a temple not

an orphanage. The couple then went to the Board of Trustees to plead their case,

saying it was a vow they did not want to dishonour. The Board proposed that the

baby be left overnight at Goddess Meenakshi’s sanctum sanctorum, and if he were

alive in the morning, they would accept the baby to be brought up in the temple.

The couple agreed and the baby was left inside the sanctum sanctorum.

The next morning, the pujari opened the doors to fi nd neither the baby nor

the Meenakshi idol! There was great panic, and everyone tried to locate the baby

and the idol. In the theppa kulam, they saw a child walking on the waters, his hand

held out, as if someone were leading the child by the hand, showing him around.

A little later, Meenakshi’s idol was found elsewhere and restored to the sanctum.

Pujas were conducted to reinstall her, and the baby was accepted to be brought

up in the temple. This child came to be known as Kuzhandhai Aanandhar.

This child grew up to be an avadootar and people claim to have seen him

attain samadhi in four places, one of them being Nepal. The idol here sports a

cherubic face, and has Mother Meenakshi carved on his chest.



Meenakshi Kuzhandhai Aanandhar is the guru of the much revered Seshadri

Swamigal.

Anecdote

While we were at the peedam we met a couple of siblings from Chennai whose

grandfather, Parasurama Iyer, was a prime disciple of Kuzhandhai Aanandhar. Their

mother had narrated to them a family lore, of how Kuzhandhai Aanandhar took

on her father’s malignant external cyst and attained samadhi three days later. The

grandfather survived, disease-free.

ENSURER OF WELL-BEING -

SRI SESHADRI SWAMIGAL

This 19th century saint was called the ‘Saint with a Golden Hand’. He was a

contemporary of Sri Ramana Maharishi of Thiruvannamalai.

His miraculous touch is said to have cured many of those who came to him

with devotion. His mystical powers give deliverance from all kinds of maladies.

He is also revered as Sri Kuzhandhai Aanandhar’s disciple.

DISTINGUISHER OF DAY AND NIGHT -

SOORIYA-CHANDRAN

The Sun and the Moon are the unchanging cosmic dynamic that our

physical bodies are rhythmically tuned to. They are also the reference point

to reckon time. In the Indian context several day-to-day activities are coordinated

with their movements factored in. Hence the inclusion of these symbols with

Kuzhandhai Aanandhar!



LIBERATOR OF THE SOUL -

LORD MUNEESWARAR

Enshrined in the herbal garden at the

healing centre is Lord Muneeswarar.

Muneeswarar emerged from the countenance

of Lord Shiva in order to protect many souls

from His wrath.

It is believed that every person must

propitiate their kula deivam - family preceptors

- before praying to anyone else. However,

many families may not know their kula deivam.

Praying to Lord Muneeswarar, the head of all

kula deivams, in his role as protector of souls, is

on par with praying to the family preceptor.

Special Feature

Lord Muneeswarar directs the energies n

of one’s family preceptor to help resolve

internal issues and keep the family

together.

Trees dedicated to the abodes - 108 n

PLANTS DEDICATED TO PANCHA

KARMA

The garden has the n sthala vruksha (special trees ascribed to the specifi c

energies) of each of the divine energies herein. “A garden is a space that

must encompass all the 5 senses. The herbal garden at the peedam has rare

trees which sanctify and purify the atmosphere.”

Enshrined in this garden is Lord Muneeswarar. Every Sunday, 10 persons n

are fed at the Lord Muneeswarar abode even before the main deity is

propitiated.

At the Arogya Danvantri Peedam, the garden is a symbol of an egalitarian n

society, which Swamigal encourages.



BABA WITH A GOLDEN HEART -

THANGA BABA

A lady devotee of Shirdi Baba visited the

Arogya Peedam and requested Swamigal

to install Shirdi Baba here, as he was known to heal

many devotees. She wanted the idol be made of gold,

and towards this, presented Swamigal with 50 grams

of gold.

To fulfi l this wish Swamigal had twin Babas ‘s

placed back to back. One of them was Thanga (gold)

Baba to indicate a Baba with a golden heart.

Anecdote

The marble statue of Baba was not ready on time. However, Swamigal never

retracts on a date fi xed for installation. He decided to take a picture instead. Sri

Shivashankar Baba of Chennai was invited to be the chief guest for the occasion. On

learning that a photo-graph was to be installed instead of an idol, Sri Shivashankar

Baba off ered the idol of Shirdi Baba that he had himself been worshipping for 3

years, to be installed at the Danvantri Arogya Peedam. He brought it personally

and installed it the next day.

On Guru Poornima day the Golden Baba went to visit Vishwathmik Jangli

Maharaj of Nasik Road.

BABA IN THE SUBTLE FORM - SOORIYA BABA

The other side of the Thanga Baba is the Surya Baba

in sookshma (subtle-bodied) form, representing

Baba with the radiance of the Sun and a golden heart. The

rising and setting sun’s rays fall on the idol of the twin Babas.

Baba has been installed among the revered gurus.

Unique Feature

Baba is being worshipped as Thanga Baba and Surya

Baba for the fi rst time.



THE REVERED SAGE -KANCHI MAHA PERIYAVA

(SRI CHANDRASEKARA SARASWATHI)

Several years ago, when Swamigal was a

young lad, he visited the Maha Periyavar

at Kancheepuram and sought his blessings.

Swamigal went there again after a lapse of 10

years. The Maha Periyavar blessed him, saying

many blessings would come his way. He decided

to install Kanchi Maha Periyavar in honor of

this experience. Chandru, a prime disciple of

Kanchi Periyava, came personally to conduct the

bhoomi pooja for this installation.

SRI RAYAR RAGAVENDRA WITH THE

CELESTIAL COW KAMADHENU

Sri Raghavendra is the founder

pontiff of the Madhwa Peedam. Born

in Bhuvanagiri, he attained jeeva samaadhi in

a Tulasi Brindhavanam at Mantralaya in the

presence of several followers. At the Arogya

Peedam he has been included in recognition

of the rich heritage of gurus in this country.

Unique Feature

Never before has Sri Raghavendra been

depicted with Kamadhenu, the celestial

cow.

Anecdote

When Swamigal visited this mutt, a gentleman gifted him a crawling Krishna

that had been worshipped in the family for over 250 years! This idol has been

installed at the base of the Raghavendra idol.



BESTOWER OF INTELLIGENCE -

MEDHA DAKSHINAMOORTY

Sri Dakshinamoorty is revered as

the Divine and Universal (ulaga)

Guru by Saivites. He is also reckoned

as the chief of astrologers, who are

bestowed with the power of the word.

He is depicted under His traditional

‘Kallala maram’ - the Banyan without

hanging roots, with two parrots and

three snakes on the tree. The three

snakes represent the distractions of the

mind namely: Kama, Krodha, Moham i.e.

lust, anger and illusion. Symbolically, this

implies that the venomous distractions

of kama, krodha and moham are under

control at the feet of the Guru.

Swamigal has dedicated a day as

the ‘Astrologers’ Mela”, and has a special

homam for their welfare.

Swamigal had earlier placed a

single brick at a spot in the healing centre to symbolize his commitment to bring

Lord Dakshinamurty to Walajapet.

Unique Feature

This is the fi rst time that a n Kallala Maram behind a Dakshinamoothy

idol has been sculpted with parrots and snakes.

It is the first centre to consider a ‘ n Josier Mela’ to honor

astrologers.



DISPELLER OF DARKNESS - VALLALAR

Th i s s a i n t i s k n o w n a s t h e

Arutperunjothi Vallalar. During one

of his travels, Swamigal saw a man selling

maakal (soapstone) deepam. Realizing that

it was the kind used by Vallalar, he stopped

to buy one. It was the last lamp, after selling

which the lamp seller would buy rice for

his daily meal before he went home. Out

of compassion, Swamigal decided to buy

it off him.

Questions that flooded Swamigal’s

mind were - ‘How come this unusual lamp was here, and that too just the last

one? Is this a cue for me to bring Vallalar to Arogya Peedam? Was the lamp seller

Vallalar himself? Was I the chosen one?’ Thus Vallalar came to be installed among

the saints at Arogya Peedam.

EVER ENCOURAGING - DHUNI AGNI

At Shirdi, Baba’s Dwarkamai is believed to cure many incurable diseases

and all kinds of affl ictions through the sacred ash (Udi) collected from the

dhuni, the perpetual sacred fi re burning here. Fire is one of the primordial elements

of creation. The Dhuni fi re is representative of the Chitagni or cosmic energy,

through which creation is projected, maintained and constantly transformed.

Of all the prasads of Shirdi Sai Baba the sacred ash is the most venerated.

At the Arogya Peedam, where Shirdi Sai Baba has been consecrated, the sacred

fi re has been kindled from the Homa Kundam and the ash is off ered as blessing.

PRISTINE - TULASI MADAM

The idol of Sri Raghavendra Swami has travelled to 51 Brindavans of the

Madhwa peedam. The sacred sand and stones from these 51 Brindavans

have been consecrated below the idol’s pedestal. The rest of the sand and stone

has been put at the base of the tulasi madam in front of the idol.



PROTECTOR OF YOUNG GIRLS -

NAVA KANNIKAIS

The nava kannikais are the conceptual children of the sage Atri and his

wife Anusuya. These conceptual nava kannikais are: Brahmi, Raudri,

Maheshwari, Vaishnavi, Shyamala, Yagnaroopini, Rajarajeshwari, Manonmani, and

Kaumari. They have been consecrated to look after the health and well-being of

young girls.

This installation came to Swamigal as a surprise. A stranger from abroad

arrived at his doorstep declaring that certain olai chuvadi predictions had directed

him to off er prayers to the nava kannis at Walajapet Danvantri healing centre. This

was a message to Swamigal, he then installed the Nava Kannikais at once.

It so happened that a fi g tree on the premises naturally grew like a trident.

This was an indication that the tree housed the living energies of Atri Maharishi

himself. He located the nava kannikais right below this tree. They are revered as

guardians of the boundary and are worshipped prior to all other deities.

BANISHER OF INSECURITIES -

ATRI PAADAM AND ANUSUYA DEVI

UNDER THE SACRED FIG TREE

Atri, a great scholar, is acknowledged as one of the seven famous Rishis

(sages) immortalized by the constellation Sapta Rishi. He is considered

to be one of the great discoverers of scared mantras.

Anasuya, literally meaning free from envy and jealousy, was his wife.

Atri and Anusuya had 3 sons namely, Soma or Chandra (the Moon) from

Lord Brahma; Lord Dattatreya from Lord Maha Vishnu; and sage Durvasa from

Lord Siva.

Atri gotra refers to the lineage of Atri and Anasuya .

Soma, as the incarnation of Lord Brahma, has the power to cause any species

to perpetuate.

This abode venerates the institution of a family.



BESTOWER OF PROLIFIC BLESSING – GOSHAALA

The concept of the sacred cow as a giver of abundance is common in the

Hindu school of thought. In today’s context, we need to show compassion

to all forms of life (jeeva karunyam), and not be exploitative for selfi sh ends. The

Goshaala demonstrates this philosophy. To cater to the needs of the Goshala,

agathikeerai (sesbania grandi fl ora) and grass are grown. Feeding this to the cows

is believed to get rid of negative karmas of one’s past lives.

The cow is representative of the much revered celestial cow Kamadhenu, giver

of abundance in the Hindu pantheon. The benefi t of nurturing a cow is the same as

worshipping Kamadhenu. The cow’s products are not only an integral part of the food

served here, but also used for medicinal purposes. Any food made at the peedam

is therefore veritably an equivalent of the Divine nectar (amrutham) which wipes

out diseases.

REMOVER OF MALEFIC PLANETARY

EFFECTS – RAHU-KETU

Originally a single identity, Rahu-Ketu manifest as

two independent identities due to the happenings

during the churning of the ocean.

The importance of Rahu-Ketu in astrology cannot be

understated. It is believed that they influence ailments

connected with the digestive system.

In Arogya Peedam Rahu-Ketu is also venerated as the remover of dilemma,

hidden diffi culties and unforeseen circumstances.



BESTOWER OF THE POWER OF THE WORD -

VANI SARASWATHI

On a vis i t to a sthapathi in

Mahabalipuram, Swamigal’s eyes

fell on an unfi nished sculpture of Goddess

Saraswati. It is quite unusual to see stone

idols of Goddess Saraswati in India.

He asked why was it unfi nished. Had

someone not claimed her? The sthapathi

there confirmed that a cl ient from

Vijayawada had placed an order but had

not taken delivery of it.

Swamigal decided to take Her to

Walajapet, and She was installed after 135

days of homam.

The sthapathi was to participate in

the installation. The date was fixed, all

preparations were executed. Unfortunately, the sthapathi met with an accident

and suff ered severe head injuries. Consulting astrologers, Swamigal was guided

to tell the sthapathi that he was aff ected by the evil eye.

He was declared to be in a critical condition, a testing moment indeed for a

healing complex. Swamigal consulted the olai chuvadi and learnt that the sthapathi

had an unfi nished com-mitment to Goddess Mariamman. Swamigal undertook

to fulfi l this commitment on his behalf.

During all the 135 yagas conducted prior to Goddess Saraswati’s installation,

the sankalpam was for the healing of this sthapathi!

Even when he took the idol of Sarawati to Koothanur, the prime centre for

Goddess Saraswati, the intention was that the sthapathi should recover completely

and be present at the installation.

The sthapathi had a miraculous recovery and was present at the installation.

In all this anxiety, Swamigal forgot to buy the kalasa for the kumbabhishekam of

Goddess Sarawati, but found one inadvertently in his centre!



His sense of fulfi lment was complete when 6 vans full of children arrived to

witness the kumbabhishekam. This, he believed, was divine validation.

GIVER OF WEALTH -

SWARNA AAKARSHANA BAIRAVAR

Sw a r n a A a k a r s h a n a

Bhairavar! He is the time

keeper in the Hindu Pantheon.

Here he is portrayed as the one

who can enhance your material

assets. Swamigal believes that:

Panam irundhal vyaadhi varum,

Panam illavittaal vyadhi varum!

(Excessive wealth and excessive

poverty, both cause disorders).

It is believed that this energy

should not be installed in a

sacred space. Swamigal, however,

referred to his preferred sources

of intuition to gain sanction for

the installation of this energy,

as he believed that Lord Swarna

Aak arshana Bhairavar was

important for holistic healing.

Swarna Aakarshana Bhairavar was the second deity to be installed. He is known

to resolve conjugal discord, incompatibility, unrecovered money legitimately due,

unresolved court cases, worries and the anxieties. He is verily a Director of the

Pathway to well-being, and is worshipped on the 8th day of the waning moon.

Anecdote

A lady was caught in the mire of legal battle with her sibling, unresolved for

over a year and a half. With no resolution in sight, she sought Swamigal’s blessings

and left for home. Even while she was still on the road, she received a phone call

saying that her sibling had asked for an out-of-court settlement.



LIFE NURTURING KARUVARAI

Karuvarai (womb) is best described as the space for the germination and

materialization of the creative force.

Consider this quotation from Joseph Chilton Pearce:

“Matrix is the Latin word for womb. From that word, we get the words matter,

material, mother, and so on. These refer to the basic stuff , the physical substance,

out of which life is derived.

The womb off ers three things to a newly forming life; a source of possibility,

a source of energy to explore that possibility, and a safe place within which that

exploration can take place. Whenever these three needs are met, we have a matrix.

And the growth of intelligence takes place by utilizing the energy given to explore

the possibilities given while standing in the safe space given by the matrix. The

matrix is always essentially female in nature.”

For Swamigal this is where it all began. The lives of his biological parents was

his inspiration and drive to establish a centre for complete life solutions,

h e a l i n g i n particular. The desire to enrich this healing space is also the

inspiration for all the other sanctum sanctorum to be

established here.

The centre is the Swamigal’s personal

ashramam. There is a lamp lit here, verily

considered the anaya deepam (ever-burning

lamp). An ashramam may be considered

a place for seeking blessings, a place to

introspect, meditate and learn through

the kindling of one’s own awareness.



PROPITIOUS LORD MARAGADHESWARAR AND

GODDESS MARAGADHAAMBIKA

Am o n g t h e g u r u s ,

S w a m i g a l t h o u g h t

he must f i rst instal l Meda

D a k s h i n a m o o r t y . I n h i s

explorations he undertook to

travel to different Siva abodes.

At one abode he was quite

unexpectedly invited to consecrate

a Siva idol on a Sivaratri day. He

was gifted with a precious green

stone (maragadam) lingam, a unique piece, as the grains on its surface had natural

impressions resembling the Himalayan range. The mineral maragadham has

vibrations that clear diff erent diseases (sarvaroga nivaranam).

The gift indicated that he needed to install the 468 siddhars in the form of

lingams, at arogya peedam. He invited the pontiff to visit Walajapet. When the

pontiff came, Swamigal placed an order with his source to sculpt the 468 lingams

since his place was famous for Shiva lingams.

This Maragadha lingam has travelled to Koormam in Andhra Pradesh. Many

devotees have invited the lingam to their homes and performed the Sri Rudra

Homam.

Unique Feature

This lingam is seated on a nandhi pedestal, quite unusual as the Nandhi is

always in front of the lingam. (Nandhi is the bull which Siva uses as his vehicle in

Indian lore, lingam is the term used for Shiva depicted in an elliptical form on a

circular pedestal with a nozzle on the side).

Special Feature

Two special homams offered here for those seeking marriage – the

swayamvara kala parvathi homam for girls, and the gandharva kala parvatha

homam for men.



INTEGRATOR OF ALL FAITHS -

LORD AYYAPPAN

When multiple energies occupy a complex and new

energies are to be located, it is vital to balance these

energies. So when the Ashta mangala Bhairavar was to be

consecrated in a denoted space, it became imperative that the

space occupied by Danvatri/ Vinayakar at the entrance had

to be relocated. Vinayakar – Danvantri was moved

appropriately and the space originally occupied

by the idol fell vacant. To overcome the sense

emptiness that Swamigal experienced at that

moment he placed an ‘akanda deepam’ in the

space. Just as he initiated the lamp and closed his eyes,

an image of Lord Ayyappan fl ooded him. Realising that

Ayyapan too presents Himself to his devotees as the

‘makara jothi’ he decided to have an Ayyappan idol installed in the space. He

decided also that it would be consecrated the same day as the Ashtanga Mangala

Bhairavar. Heading right away to Kumbakonam, he ordered the idol, completed

the karikolam and had it consecrated- all within three days!!!

Lord Ayyappan is venerated by devotees of all faiths. In all humility, irrespective

of age,gender,class or caste, anyone wears the beads of commitment around their

neck is honoured and respected for undertaking the vow to visit Sabarimalai. Both

these are indeed strong tenets of Lifeology.

BENEFACTOR OF SELF-CONFIDENCE -

ASHTA MANGALA KAALA BAIRAVAR

As has been the experience all along with Swamigal, he got a calling

from the Sugara Nadi reading to establish the Lord Ashta Mangala Kaala

Bhairavar. Kaala Bhairavar is one of the manifestations of Lord Siva who represents

the march of time.

Bhairavar is usually the fi erce aspect of Lord Siva, who transmutes energy in

order to recreate. This is governed in a time frame. Time (not only of human life

but also of countries and planets), is overseen by ensuring the phenomenon of

impermanence.

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Hymns on Kaala Bhairavar highlight a truth -Time is the most precious. Time

lost is lost forever. Wise people should use every moment of time eff ectively.

At the Danvantri Peedam the concept engulfs the auspicious aspect of

Bhairavar - Mangala Bhairavar - in His 8 manifestations. The 8 manifestations stand

alongside the main idol, which will stand 4’ tall. The Ashta Mangala Bhairavars

are Kala Bhairava, Asitanga Bhairava, Samhara Bhairava, Ruru, Bhairava, Krodha

Bhairava, Kapala Bhairava, Rudra Bhairava and Unmatta Bhairava.

Kaala Bhairavar is worshipped as the guardian of sanctum sanctorum. The

keys to such an abode are ceremoniously placed at His feet after closing the doors.

They are taken only with His permission to open doors on the following day.

Kaala Bhairavar enables one to discover the true purpose of one’s time on Earth.

Kaala Bhairavar is the protector of pilgrims and travellers. He is invoked before a journey,

to help reach one’s destination safely. He is also the keeper of liberation.

His installation is on the Chathurthi day of the waxing moon, as dictated by

the Sugara Nadi. Lord Ganesha is fi rst propitiated with 100,000 modakas, and then

the installation is carried forth.

First of its kind

The whole installation begins on the full moon of the month of aippasi (Oct–

Nov). There are 5 days of homams, a daily modaka abhishekam for Lord Ganesha,

culminating on the Sankatahara Chathurthi. The modakas are off ered to the Lord

of fi re in the Homa Kundam, which has been burning uninterrupted since 2005.

Modakas are fried dumplings made with jaggery, coconut and rice fl our. It

would be the fi rst time in the country that Lord Ganesha is propitiated in this

manner – a unique and much-revered spectacle.



VAASTHU NIVARTHI PEEDAM

ENSURING GROWTH AND SUCCESS IS VAASTHU

BHAGWAN WITH ASHTADHIK BAALAKAS IN

THE LINGAM FORM

Why is there a vaasthu

benediction here? The

complex came up at intervals, as

intuition and divine messages came

forth to Swamigal. The physical

construct of the peedam therefore does

not comply entirely with the vaasthu

laws. After much thought, Swamigal

decided to lay this problem at the

Lord’s feet; he constructed the Vaasthu

Purushar image in strict accordance

with the vaasthu laws and left it to Him

to resolve any issues that might arise

due to misaligned vaasthu.

The vaasthu purushar is a black

stone, short human idol in a reclining position, with the head oriented towards

the north-east, where Lord Siva is in residence and where Ganga fl ows. According

to the principles of vaasthu, this then is the place where a householder must dig

a well in his home.

In the east sits Indran. In the south-east is Agni, or the kitchen of the house.

The south is where Yama resides. In the south-west is Kuberan, the god of wealth;

ideally the head of the family would occupy this corner of the house. In the West

is Varuna, while Vayu occupies the north-west. In the centre rests Brahma.

For devotees who come to pray here, corrective yantras are given to set right

the vaasthu in their homes. Eight lingams adorn the eight directions specifi c in

vaastu shastra for bestowing distinct energies.

The water used during abhishekams of these lingams and the Vastu Purusha at

this shrine is recycled, as the water goes into a well in the north-east corner.



This shrine has been established under the aegis of the Vaastu Nivarti

Peedam.

The interesting feature about this entire space is that the Vaastu Purushar has

been consecrated in an area that is by all counts vaasthu unfriendly.

ANNA DHAANA KOODAM

Feeding those that are at your doorstep at meal times is a culture that most

Hindu families follow. At the Arogya Peedam the rice and lentil off erings to Sri Sai

Baba are cooked for the purpose of feeding those that visit the peedam, besides

poor feeding. On a daily basis, at least 50 persons are fed and on special occasions

it could be in hundreds. With the blessings of Sri Annapoorni, and the grace of

Saints Vallalar and Sri Shirdi Baba, this has been a satisfying success.

FACILITIES AVAILABLE AT THE CENTRE

Wheelchair n

Infant-Feeding Room n

Library n

Fire Safety n

First Aid Centre n

Happy Homes n

Conference Hall n

Auditorium n

Dining Hall n

Restrooms n

Drinking Water n

Open Meditation Hall n

Generator n

Parking n

Children’s Park (in progress) n

Medicinal Herbal Farm n

Yoga Centre n

Sanskrit Classes n

Anatomic therapy n

Mind & Soul clinic n





PROFILE OF Dr.SRI MURALIDHARA SWAMIGAL

Early, indigenous cultures of the world are known to have had a deep

understanding of and connection with Nature and the Cosmos, and

are known to have lived life in symbiotic harmony with Nature’s functioning.

Over the years, and especially in the recent history of mankind’s fast-paced

development, this inter-connection with Nature is some-what lost or ignored.

We are experiencing the eff ects of this disconnect.

Yet, there are people who have an insight into the workings of the Cosmos

and its energies. They seek to harness those energies to operate at a much subtler

level than common men and women. It is these individuals who have transcended

mere religiosity, and have formed the substrata of spirituality and metaphysical

thought of mankind.

It is in this context that the most ancient culture and civilization of India has

been recognized as abounding in scientifi c and spiritual wisdom. In the spiritual

history of India there have been people from time immemorial who have lived

their lives quite diff erently from the average day-to-day man. They have displayed

a knowledge that reveals an amazing higher order of understanding and knowing

which can only be explained as the release of intuitive intelligence.

Sri Muralidhara Swamigal is one such individual who has displayed an intuitive

connection with, and understanding of, the Universe.

Sri Muralidhara Swamigal began his education in a Government Higher

Secondary school in Ranipet. Soon after schooling, he put himself to the task of

supporting his family. The jobs that came his way were run-of-the-mill jobs that

did not off er much enthusiasm, leave alone inspiration.

Having to take care of his mother, stricken with cancer, Swamigal experienced

deep anguish and pain. His mother pleaded with him to seek the knowledge

from the heritage of this rich country and fi nd an alternate way to heal those that

suff ered like her. He felt compelled by her pleadings and decided to establish a

trust with this aim. It was a poignant moment in his life when his mother passed

on merely three hours after this fi rst step was taken.

It is at this point in time that Sri Mularidara Swamigal experienced his deep

connect with the energies of the Universe. This gave him access to the magnifi cent



intelligence of the Universe, and enabled him to develop an unconditional faith

in the vitality of this intelligence.

It would be appropriate to quote the astronaut Edgar Mitchell here:

‘As he (Edgar Mitchell) watched the Earth fl oat freely in the vastness of

space, he became engulfed by a profound sense of universal connectedness.

That moment, for Mitchell, was an epiphany, and it sowed the seeds of his next

mission, which he described as follows: “To broaden the knowledge of the nature

and potentials of mind and consciousness and to apply that knowledge to the

enhancement of human well-being and the quality of life on the planet.” ‘

When Sri Muralidara Swamigal got the opportunity to spend time in quiet

contemplation, after his mother passed on, a new strength beckoned him which

seemed to draw its intelligence from the universe. He took these messages

seriously and discovered that he was integrating all the energies that this mother

seemed to intend. He set about the task of actualizing these visions and what

stands testimony to all this is not just the Arogya Peedam but the many persons

who come there seeking and receiving healing

It is as if there are messages from the masters that Sri Muralidara Swamigal

is privy to, that facilitate his task of fulfi lling his mother’s wish of a Divine Healing

Centre.

REMARKABLE PROJECTS OF THE

DANVANTRI AROGYA PEETAM HEALING CENTRE

UNDER THE GUIDANCE OF

Dr.SRI MURALIDHARA SWAMIGAL

This is the fi rst universal peedam with Lord Danvantri, referred to as the n

Aadi Vaidhyar (The fi rst Doctor), as the main deity. It is also the fi rst centre

to have associated healing deities alongside in the same complex.

Conceived as a healing space, this is the fi rst centre to have a deity at n

the doorstep open 24 hours, in the concept of a duty doctor, to address

emergency needs.



It is a peedam that dedicates its healing prayers to global welfare. n

As a healing space, this is the fi rst peedam which has been awarded the n

ISO 9001:2008 (Providing Danvantric salvation and healing services) and

ISO 14001 : 2004 (Providing Danvantric Alternative Healing Services)

certifi cation for best Environment Management System.

It is the fi rst peedam to dedicate a day in a year to the welfare of doctors, n

astrologers, purohits, saints, artistes, pontiff s, etc.

It is truly secular as persons of any religion are permitted to participate, n

Socially he follows an egalitarian approach.

The Sanctum Sanctorum has been energized by mantras written by common n

people irrespective of caste and creed, and who intended for this space to

be energized. Fifty crore mantras were needed to sanctify the sanctum

sanctorum. This was sent out as an appeal to people by advertisement

and word of mouth.

Mantras poured in and the count of mantras received stood at 54 crores!!! n

In 100 days, 100 homams (yagnas) were performed. n

Before the completion of the peedam, 147 homams were performed. n

Since the completion of the peedam to date, more than 5000 homams n

have been performed.

since he began the journey to build this complex, Sri Muralidhara Swamigal n

has, visited 10,000 temples across the length and breadth of this country.

The recent celebration of 5 celestial weddings (Siddhi Buddhi Ganapathy, n

Valli Devasena Murugar, Meenakshi Sundareswarar, Seetha Ramar, Arogya

Lakshmi Danvantri) on the same platform is unique and has not been

attempted before.

In establishing the Danvantri Arogya centre, he decided to revive an age n

old tradition of karikolam. Karikolam may be described as a Road Show. It

is the practice of taking the idol, before it is anchored in the sanctum

sanctorum, to the homes of devotees, temples, hospitals, peedams, ashrams,

community halls, research centres, labs, etc., to bless them and also to inform

the community of the proposal to build the centre.



Lord Danvantri has travelled extensively covering more than 200,000 n

kilometers during karikolam.

Sri Muralidhara Swamigal personally accompanied the idol on the entire n

journey.

The homam agni (fi re) here for global welfare has been burning, 24 hours n

a day since 2004.

The only centre where the Gayatri Devi (5-headed goddess) representing n

the vedas and Maha Meru are installed together.

This complex was established with the intention of a single person desirous n

of fulfi lling his mother’s wish for healing, without any money in his pocket,

those affl icted by cancer. He got to the root of illness and founded a centre

that would integrate all energies necessary for holistic healing.

The one & only centre where a wheel of life (Kaala Chakram) has been built n

consisting of plants for 27 stars, 12 star-signs, 9 planets and which represents

astronomy and astrological sciences, circum-ambulating which we include

the entire humanity of the world.

The only centre where one can really access community deities through n

Lord Muneeswara, situated in a herbal garden consisting of 108 varieties

of herbs.

The fi rst centre where Shirdi Baba can be seen on both sides - Golden n

Baba facing the West representing value and marble Baba facing the East

representing materialism.

The first centre to have Danvantri and Vinayaka sculpted on a single n

stone.

The fi rst centre to have Rahu and Kethu as a single identity sculpted on a n

single stone.

The fi rst centre to have Mahishasuramardhini with a smile and the Mahishan n

in full form;

The fi rst centre to have the 1000-armed Karthaveeryarjuna, sculpted in a n

green stone with 16 hands depicting the 16 forms of wealth that man seeks.

It is the only place to show him in 4 forms:



o As Sudharshan Alwar,

o As a King,

o As a Guard (Kaaval Deivam) who maintains the security of people’s

possessions,

o As Maha Vishnu, the Supreme Lord.

The fi rst centre to show 468 siddhars in the form of lingams. n

The fi rst centre to show Sanjeevi Anjaneyar, the restorer of life in our epic n

Ramayana, positioned in an open space, as he is the son of Vayu (Wind) with

nine diff erent types of Anjaneyar in the nine steps (Nine steps representing

Nine Planets) as he is the Nava Vyaakarna Pandithar.

The fi rst centre to show Kulandhai Anandha Swamigal with his disciple n

Seshadri Swamigal at the base of the pedestal with the sun and moon on

both sides and with the Divine Mother Meenakshi Ammal embossed on

his chest.

The fi rst centre in the South to have Maha Avatar Baba - for the fi rst time n

enshrined in an ashram in the Himalayas setup with 4 entrances to the

meditation hall.

The fi rst centre to depict Lakshmi Hayagriva with Vedanta Desika at the n

base of the pedestal;

The fi rst centre to show Sri Raghavendra with Kamadhenu (the cow that n

gives everything).

The fi rst centre to enshrine Sri Padham (honoured feet) in honour of our n

human manifestation, our parents.

The fi rst centre to show Bala Murugar - with his foster mothers - the n

‘Karthigai Pengal’ (celebrated as the six stars) holding children’s play items

(the Sun, Moon, Peacock, Spade, Lotus, Milk bowl) depicted at the base of

the pedestal;

The first centre to show ‘Arogya Lakshmi’ the doctor consort of the n

celebrated Doctor Danvantri;



The fi rst centre to show Pattabhisheka Ramar, 14 idols sculpted in single n

stone, to show that power and administration plays a role in keeping people

healthy (a very contemporary idea);

The fi rst centre to show Maraghadha Lingam on a Nandhi pedestal; n

The fi rst centre to show Sri Vasavi Kannika Parameshwari, the ruling deity n

of a specifi c community in a peedam;

The fi rst centre to install Danvantri likhita mantras below all the idols. n

The fi rst centre to have a special signifi cant space for gurus (Teachers) n

Vallalar, Kanchi Maha Periyavar, Dakshinamurthy, Raghavendrar, Shirdi Sai

Baba.

The fi rst centre to depict Nava Kannikai, without a face, under a sacred tree n

(Athi Maram) as they depict diff erent attributes.

The fi rst centre to install a 6-foot circled Vaasthu Purushar idol facing the n

sky with Ashtadhik Balakas (the guardians of the eight directions of this

universe) in the form of Sivalingams.

The fi rst centre to organize classes for the general public about the Fire n

Fighting awareness program.

The fi rst centre to conduct Mass prayers for global welfare, disorder-free n

and disease-free life, universal peace, etc is being done throughout the

year at Danvantri Arogya Peedam and special prayers are also being done

here for the following days.

National Youth Day - 12 January

World Religion Day - 14 January

Army Day - 15 January

Republic Day - 26 January

Martyrs’ Day - 30 January

World Cancer Day - 4 February

International Day of

Zero Tolerance to F G M - 6 February

National Science Day - 28 February



International Women’s Day - 8 March

World Astrologers Day - 20 March

World Forestry Day - 21 March

World Water Day - 22March

World Meteorological Day - 23 March

World TB Day - 24 March

World Health Day - 7 April

World Heritage Day - 18 April

Earth Day - 22 April

World Malaria Day - 25 April

Workers’ Day - 1 May

World Mothers’ Day - 2 May

Press Freedom Day - 3 May

World Red Cross Day - 8 May

National Technology Day - 11 Day

International Day of the Family - 15 May

World Telecommunication Day - 17 May

Commonwealth Day - 24 May

Anti Tobacco Day - 31 May

World No Tobacco Day - 31 May

Father’s Day - 2 June

International Day of Aggression towards Innocent

Children

- 4 June

World Environment Day - 5 June

World Blood Donor Day - 14 June

International Day against Drug Abuse & Illicit

Traffi cking

- 26 June

World Doctors Day - 1 July

World Population Day - 11 July

World Hepatitis Day - 28 July

World Breastfeeding Week - 1–7 August



International Friendship Day - 3 August

Independence Day - 15 August

World Humanitarian Day - 19 August

National Sports Day - 29 August

Teachers Day - 5 September

World Literacy Day - 8 September

World Suicide Prevention Day - 10 September

World Ozone Day - 16 September

World Peace Day - 21 September

Day of the Deaf - 26 September

World Tourism Day - 27 September

World Rabies Day - 28 September

World Heart Day - 29 September

International Day of the Elderly - 1 October

World Animal Welfare Day - 4 October

Indian Air Force Day - 8 October

World Post Offi ce Day - 9 October

World Mental Health Day - 10 October

World Sight Day - 13 October

World Food Day - 16 October

World Science Day - 10 November

World Diabetes Day - 14 November

Children’s Day - 14 November

World Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Day - 16 November

World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffi c Victims - 20 November

International Day for the Elimination of Violence against

Women

- 25 November

World AIDS Day - 1 December

International Day of Persons with Disabilities - 3 December

Navy Day - 4 December

Human Rights Day - 10 December

LIFEOLOGY - Sri Danvantri Arogya Peedam

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