Yatra in Chengelput District
Swamigal completed Vyasa puja and Chaturmasya vratha at Poosamalai Kuppam in the year 1930 and traveled to Cauveripakkam, Ranipettai, Valajabad, Arcot, Thiruvallur, Poondamalli, and Koyambed and other places near Chennai. Towards the end of the year, he visited Chengelput and then Patchi Theertham alias ThiruKazhukundram near Chengelput. He had darshan of Vedagiriswara Swamy in the local temple there. He was welcomed there by All India Sadhu Sangam (25-12-1930).
The affection and devotion that the Sadhus had for our Swamigal can be seen below in the welcome speech given on their behalf:
“ Jagadgurunatha, you light this land of Bharata with light of your knowledge. Sankara – you have taken up the task of actioning all the thought of Sri Sankara and soothing our Atmas. You are the generous soul who has taken the holy birth to become the Sathguru and to grow the goodness in this world. Welcome on your holy visit here. Benevolent Saint who Shines with Knowledge! It is of no doubt that your lotus feet , wherever it goes, would purify this holy land even more and would purify the souls who are elevated already and nudge them to sacrifice for the good of this world. This mandap explains how it got purified when Swamigal’s lotus feet landed on it. During these times, where there are plenty of pseudo saints who have not realized themselves, but give
lectures on this and that, You are our Gnana Sathguru who has self realized the truth and also teach the religion and good conduct to all. We pay our obeisance to your lotus feet. Violence has entered in all the hearts and spiritual strength of the souls are reducing and at this time, please give us your loving words which give us the essence of Advaita oh Gnana Guru! We prostrate humbly before you feet. Please feed us happiness, help grow our spiritual strength. Charanam, Charanam, Jagadguru Sankara Bhagavatpada, Charanam!”
“ Jagadgurunatha, you light this land of Bharata with light of your knowledge. Sankara – you have taken up the task of actioning all the thought of Sri Sankara and soothing our Atmas. You are the generous soul who has taken the holy birth to become the Sathguru and to grow the goodness in this world. Welcome on your holy visit here. Benevolent Saint who Shines with Knowledge! It is of no doubt that your lotus feet , wherever it goes, would purify this holy land even more and would purify the souls who are elevated already and nudge them to sacrifice for the good of this world. This mandap explains how it got purified when Swamigal’s lotus feet landed on it. During these times, where there are plenty of pseudo saints who have not realized themselves, but give
lectures on this and that, You are our Gnana Sathguru who has self realized the truth and also teach the religion and good conduct to all. We pay our obeisance to your lotus feet. Violence has entered in all the hearts and spiritual strength of the souls are reducing and at this time, please give us your loving words which give us the essence of Advaita oh Gnana Guru! We prostrate humbly before you feet. Please feed us happiness, help grow our spiritual strength. Charanam, Charanam, Jagadguru Sankara Bhagavatpada, Charanam!”
Swamigal received this welcome graciously and addressed the Sadhus gathered there. He advised to work towards obtaining Moksha, but also work towards guiding the people to lead religious and pious lives.
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