Elakkai Maalai

On 14.12.1991, we went to Kanchi to have darshan of His Holiness Periyaval.There was a lot f rush.We were standing in a queue.After a little while, we reached the place where Periyava was giving Darshan.He was reclining in a chair with both Paadams seen.Shishyas were standing around him.
Our eldest son-in-law was having a very bad time.His 71/2 Sani was going on.We did not know what to do.At last , we took courage and told Periyava about his problems.He listened to everything we said , then he removed an "ELAKKAI MAALAI" from his neck , told his shishya to put around my husband's neck and blessed us.
After this incident , my son-in-law regained his position slowly. He is now happy and well settled.
We have kept the "Elakkai Maalai" in a copper sambadam, with pepper corns and pachakarpooram. Nearly 12 years have passed and even now , it looks fresh. When problems arise , whenever we feel sad, we touch the Elakkai Maalai to our eyes and it gives us a lot of solace.
From the Book - Moments of a lifetime.