We are here, before you, with the
epilogue of Sri Kamalopanishad, after journeying together for the past 23 weeks
trying to explore the various aspects and get a holistic picture of Sri Mata
Kamalambika. Through Eswara Iccha, Guru Kripa and Satsankalpa we were able to
dive deep into Her Charitra, Leela and Sookthis; gather some precious gems; string them into a necklace with
devotion and humbly submit it at Her Lotus feet!
We would like to present a summary of
SRI KAMALOPANISHAD in the form of a Chakra christened by our Guru garu as SRI
KAMALA KAIVALYA CHAKRAM. Our Guru first
enables us to see this Chakra, by empowering us with the
. BEEJA MANTRA - OM SRI KAMALAMBIKAYAI NAMAH: !
With
this mantra as our tool we can now enter into the SRI KAMALA VYUHAM ! There are
four different entry paths into this Chakra i.e. four ways by which we may be
taken into the fold of Mata Kamalambika
1. Due to the GURU BHAKTHI instilled
in our hearts by our family, friends or relatives which consecutively results
in our visit to the Kamalambika Peetam.
(OR)
2. Due to some Divine Experience -
ANUBHAVA which led us towards the Divine Grace of the Almighty and Paramaguru,
which is called Anugraha.
(OR)
3. Due to curiosity - JIGNYASA in
knowing Who is Mata Kamalambika ?
(OR)
4. Due to an unquenched thirst for
guidance in one's Sadhana and observes The Transformation of Kamalamma Garu to
Mata Kamalambika as a live example of intense, guided Sadhana which fructified
to Realising the Self.
After
entering into the Sri Kamala Vyuham as a sishya, a devotee, a spiritual
aspirant or as a simple curious onlooker, the faith and devotion of the person
is strengthened through the Beeja Mantra, Satsangs, Charitra parayana, one's
own experiences etc. By the grace of the Sadguru one now gets a complete view
of Her Peripheral Aspects in the DARSHANA CHAKRA. For those who have entered
into this sphere, Sri Mata gracefully reveals Her True Nature, Her Tattva, Her
Evolution, Her Dharmacharana, Her Ideologies - Sookthis, Her Methodology of
cleansing the mind, showering Her Anugraha and granting Her Darshan at the
Peetam. When a person contemplates on
these aspects he feels comforted; draws sufficient strength and confidence to
overcome the tests and temptations of SAMSARA. A glimpse of such meditative
thoughts were presented in our articles titled Who, How, What, When, Why and
Where of Sri Kamalopanishad.
When our faith,
devotion and contemplation become focused SRI MATA gives us the experience of
Her Grandeur by drawing us further within i.e. into the ANANDANUBHAVA CHAKRA.
She projects Herself in the form of various resources- people, events,
information etc. so that we can observe, understand, emulate or derive
strength, protection and inspiration from Her Divine Aura! She reveals Her
multiple dimensions as an Avatar of the Paradevata, a Brahma Jnani, Jeevan
Muktha, Siddha Purusha, Yogini, an Ideal Sadhaka and Bhaktha, as a Sadguru who
leads us forward in this chosen path. The huge Karunasagar lies in front of us
and it is up to us to just stand on the shore and gape at it in awe or to take
a head long dive and become one with it by simply dropping our ego. The
revelation of Her multiple dimensions further secures our path firmly so that
we accept life as a gift of The Lord without demands, comparisons and
complaints. We are freed from the three dreaded distortions or Doshas namely
Mayika, Karmika and Aanava malam and attain the state of being NIRMALA.This is
the greatest part of our spiritual evolution. When we are strongly anchored to
Her, we remain cheerful and open minded so that the Divine Energy chooses to
flow through us. Some of us just stop at being an obedient sishya, an ardent
devotee, a curious onlooker or a pursuer of knowledge. But when we move ahead
and surrender ourselves completely i.e. ATMA NIVEDHANA, then the Sadguru takes
us into Her Inner Aura - the SAMPOORNA SAMRAKSHANA CHAKRA.
For those who have thus
advanced, She is VANCHITHA ARDHA PRADAYANI, without our asking, She bestows us
with
Material Wealth
- AYUR, AROGYAM and AISHWARYAM
and
Spiritual Wealth -
SHAT SAMPATTI, VIVEKA, VAIRAGYA, SRADDHA and ANTARMUKHA .
When
the Sadguru steers our life we progress in all the walks of life by perfecting
our actions and filling our heart with unconditional love for the entire
creation fully realising that everything is Her sport and manifestation; fully
experiencing Her Supremity as SRI MAHARAGNI and Her Might and Valour as SRIMAD
SIMHASANESWARI and completely surrender ourselves. ATMA SAMARPANA is not a
passive submission born out of inability, dependence or fear. It arises out of
Realising the Supreme Power which is All Pervasive, Eternal and beyond the
reach of the mind or intellect since She is KALPANA RAHITHA. She draws us
towards us since She is Love Incarnate and is accessible even to a dull
low-witted, ignorant and arrogant person like me, because She is AABALA GOPA
VIVIDHA; She is SREE MATA my eternal
mother who has always taken care of me, in all my innumerable births be it
insects, birds, animals, plants or human. With all Her concern for us She
manifested as our Pujyaguru to ensure our spiritual progress.
The
Guru leads us into Her Mukthidhamam where our mind always lingers to Her Pure
Divine leela - ANAGHA ADHBUTHA CHARITRA. Now Sree Mata shines brightly as our
ATMA SURYA and keeps our HRUDAYA KAMALAM in full bloom so that She can
permanently reside in it. Let us humbly submit and hail the UNIVERSAL MOTHER in
Sri Muthuswami Dikshitar's words
Sri Kamalamba Samrakshathumam; Hrt
Kamala Nagara Nivasini Amba!!
JAI SREE MATA....
