SRI MATA KAMALAMBIKA THE MYSTIC

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Sadgurus descend on earth again and again at various places with different names and forms in order alleviate the sufferings, remind people of their duties and lead them spiritually. They make us realise that our True Nature is Bliss Eternal. They exhibit their mystic nature to instil faith and devotion through their preaching, miracles and divine experiences so that ordinary people transform to devotees and then into sishyas, who progress rapidly in the path of spirituality. Mata Sri Kamalambika’s Divyacharitra reveals this mystic aspect of our Sadguru.

The Charitra says that She had four Manasaputrulu and one of them was Sri K. Rama Rao garu. It is very interesting to note that he often compared Mata Kamalambika to the great Tamil mystic Avvaiyar. The most important principles of life, namely,  Dharma ,Satyam and Ahimsa; the significance of Guru, Mantropadesam and the Ultimate Realisation; the method of making life meaningful etc. was dealt by Avvaiyar in a lucid style that makes religion practical and applicable to children and grown up, alike. Mata Kamalambika was also equally at ease with children and adults and Her teachings in the form of folk songs, kritis and Sookthis was appealing to everyone. Avvaiyar’s contribution to the literary spiritual and political world was very great and she is well known for giving short statements of 3-4 words with immense meaning which find relevance even to this day. The depth of meaning in Smt.Kamalamma garu’s sookthis is also equally immense as we have seen in our earlier articles.

             The miracles and divine experiences associated with a mystic’s life have a great significance to the spiritual aspirants. The miracles normally fall under four categories.

1.     HEALING

2.     INCIDENCES , OCCURENCES WHICH ARE BEYOND THE LAWS OF NATURE

3.     OVERCOMING EXORCISTIC POWERS

4.     RESURRECTION (or) EXISTENCE EVEN AFTER DEATH

There are innumerable cases that reveal Mata Kamalambika as a HEALER. The Divyacharitra relates how the devotees were cured of cancer and tumour; childless couples were blessed with children; the voice of a lady was restored so that she could continue her profession as a carnatic vocalist; speech disabilities were cured etc. Our ancient scriptures declare that the greatest degree of ignorance is to relate one’s happiness and sorrow with the body and the senses. Most of us are struck up with the fear of death and disease, and fail to relish the beauty of existence! The Merciful Mother who is OJOVATHY - the Essence of Life, understands our plight and replenishes the missing element of life and rejuvenates us. She is SARVAVYADHI PRASAMANI and SARVAMRTYU NIVARINI who heals and strengthens us through the Sadguru who acts as our mystic healer. When a mystic heals our physical body, a faith in the Divine Power is induced in the mind; we understand the temporary and unstable nature of the mortal body and start seeking for something higher. This understanding is the first step to Sadhana and the mystic now acts as a Guru who gradually leads us to search of the TRUE I and enlightens us about the Eternal, Unchanging and Unaffected State of Bliss.

                     For people who have overcome the body consciousness, there is another great challenge i.e. the mind and its vagaries. It vacillates between trust and mistrust; belief and disbelief; faith and faithlessness. Such people recognise the Divine Call at the mental and intellectual levels. Their experiences are far beyond the explanation of laws of science and nature and are called Siddhis. These Siddhis help them to travel to any place with their subtle bodies, read people’s mind, multiply the available prasadam even for a huge unexpected gathering, know the future and warn about the impending disasters, control the natural elements etc. Mata Kamalambika drew some of the devotees in the spiritual path and reinforced their faith through the power of Siddhis. She mostly stayed at Eluru but has appeared before Her sishyas at different places to save them from fatal accidents. She has given darshan as Mother Kali, Udupi Sri Krishna and Bala Tripura Sundari to some of them. The rising and turbulent river waters, the blazing and devouring fire were put to rest when She simply waved Her hand. She could control the panchabhootas , reveal the sun and moon as light emitted from her body and yet call herself, a humble devotee of the Mother! Those who have experienced the unique Siddhi powers of Mata Kamalambika confirm that She was the Paradevata in human form. The Universal Mother exalted as SIDDHESWARI, SIDDHA VIDHYA and SIDDHA MATA chose to shower Her Divine Mystic Grace through the Sadguru not only to alleviate our sufferings but also to lead us towards spiritual progress.

            Devi Bhagavatham and other Saktha literature praise Mother Goddess as DHUSHTA DHURA and DHURACHARA SAMANI because She manifested as Maha Kali, Maha Durga, Mahishasura Mardhani, Varahi and Bala Tripura Sundari to always protect the good and destroy the evil forces. She bestows very great mystic powers to the sadgurus to condemn black magic and other evil practices. The presence of Mata Kamalambika was sufficient to put down such negative forces. Once a man possessing black magical powers was trying to cheat and exploit people. The moment Mata appeared on the scene; he fell at Her feet flatly; confessed his bad intentions; apologised and fled the place. A mystic not only paves the right path; he/she always eliminates the bad and evil to facilitate Dharmic actions.

               The most interesting aspect is that the soul of a mystic descends on earth from the causal world whenever the followers call them with love, faith and devotion. Such great masters are not bound by space, time and matter. They represent the SOOKSHMA ROOPINI aspect of the Parabrahmam. Hence they can manifest in multiple forms, at different places at the same time and death is not an end for such great souls. Due to our ignorance we attribute a date of birth and death to them and mourn when they give up their physical body. They try to remove this ignorance by resurrecting  in order to console and pacify their devotees; the Sadgurus have also promised that they always continue to live in the Samadhi or Peetam in their subtle form and shall manifest upon the calling  of their sishyas. Mata Kamalambika also resurrected to show how She attained Kapala moksham and was seen to merge with the idol of the deity in the Peetam.

                         Even to this day, devotees have numerous experiences of Her healing touch, protecting aura and above all Her guiding presence. As we progress in this chosen path we can experience the compassion of the Mother in so many forms and Her love for us in so many ways with many watchful eyes. Let the miracles experienced by us enhance and preserve our faith and devotion for the Paramatma as we humbly submit ourselves to Her lotus feet, since She always protects us as SAHASRA ROOPA DARINI, SAHASRA SEERSHA VADHANA, SAHASRAKSHI and SAHASRAPATH.

                                                                                JAI SREE MATA...