VATHOOLAM SRI VIDHYA PEETAM
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SRIVIDYA - AN ANCIENT TRADITION Sri Vidhya is the knowledge of Sri, the Goddess, the knowledge that mattered or the real knowledge, that lead to libe libera rati tion on,, or the the path path or teac teachi hing ng,, that that lead lead to the the Supreme Truth. This intricate tradition guides the aspirant thorough the worship of several Gods and Goddesses to the central point which represents the Mother Goddess. The Sri Chakram or, in its elevated form the Maha Meru, is representative of this progression. In the Sri Vidya tradition, the Sri Chakra is the yantra (diagrammatic symbol) for worship. When the Sri Chakra is elevated the Meru is formed. The Maha Meru is identical in structure to the Sri Chakra. If the Meru is viewed from the top or is compressed it takes the shape of the Sri Chakra. The structure of the Sri Chakra is complicated. The Sri Chakra is made up a of series of nine triangles around the central point or Bindu. In the Sri Chakra, the journey is from the outer bhupura to the central Bindu, the path indicative of ones own journey to the ulti ultima mate te God God head head,, step step by step. tep. This This form orm of rit rituali ualist stic ic wors worshi hip p is calle alled d the the Navav Navavar arana ana Pooja Pooja,, avarana meaning veil. Indeed the process resembles the removal of the veil of ignorance stage by stage until the devotee merges with the Bindu or the Supreme Mother. Each level or avarana is dedicated to a certain deity and offering worship, the aspirant is elevated to the next plane. PLOT NO.8, DOOR NO.34, USHA NAGAR 1 ST STREET, ULLAGARAM CHENNAI – 600 091 PHONE: 044 – 22422291, MOBILE: +91-98402 + 91-98402 68839. E-MAIL:
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Each level or Chakra has its own presiding deities and mudras. The journey of the aspirant from the outer Bhupuram to the inner nner Bin Bindu is ident dentiified with ith the awa awakening of primordial energy in man, the rising of the Kundalini in the Mooladhara and its journey to meet the Brahman in the Saha Sahasr srad adal ala a Padm Padma a in esot esoter eric ic unio union. n. The The Sri Sri Vidy Vidya a worship of the Sri Chakra or the Maha Meru, the Navavarana Pooja in its highest form turns the body itself into into the the Srip Sripur uram am,, the the abod abode e of the the godd goddes ess s and and the the rituals, into the journey of self-realization or enlightenment. The The upas upasak akar ar trans ransfforms orms his his body body int into the place lace of worship, burns it in the sacrificial fire and reclaims it by the grace of Shiva and Sakthi. The upasakar, in a sense, imagines himself himself as a female form, offering offering worship to the Divine Goddess. The path traced by the energy from the moola oolad dhar hara to its poin oint of unio nion is iden identtica ical to the progression through the pooja, from the outer charkas of the Sri Chakra to the inner triangle and then to the center point, the Bindhu, the Goddess Ambika with her consort Iswara. The The Sri Sri Vidh Vidhy ya trad tradit itiion was hand handed ed dow down to the the Sathguru Sathguru Sri Sri Kondayanantha Kondayanantha Swamigal (Paramesti Guru) and from him to Sri Vilakshananandar Swamigal (Par (Param ama a Guru Guru). ). Sri Sri Seet Seetha hara rama ma Swam Swamig igal al (Gur (Guru) u),, handed down the tradition to Shri Kumaraswamigal. The guru paramparai was thus unbroken. The Vathoolam Sri Vidhya Peetam has as its central point the Supreme Goddess in her form as the Maha Meru repre represe sent nting ing man's man's asce ascent nt to the the Suprem Supreme e God head. head. Below the Meru is the Sri Chakra. The eight siddhis are pres presen entt in the the Meru Meru,, the the mani manife fest stat atio ion n of the the cosm cosmic ic power ower.. Surro rround unding ing the Godd oddess ess are the sages ges of enlightenment, masters who have traveled the path from mundane to sublime, conquering the senses to merge in the Supreme Truth. An outward physical manifestation of PLOT NO.8, DOOR NO.34, USHA NAGAR 1 ST STREET, ULLAGARAM CHENNAI – 600 091 PHONE: 044 – 22422291, MOBILE: +91-98402 + 91-98402 68839. E-MAIL:
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a philosophy the world needs to understand, a philosophy that goes bey beyond the religio igious us to spiri iritual ual real ealms, accessible to every true devotee and aspirant. Shri Guruji Kumaraswamigal Born in Madhuranthakam in South India, Shri Kuma Kumaras raswa wami migal gal belo belongs ngs to a fami familly of Sri Sri Vidy Vidya a Upasakars. He was intiated into the Sri Vidya rituals by Sri Sri Seetharama iyer whose guru Sri Vilakshananandar was a discipl iple of Sathgur hguru u Sri Sri Konda onday yanant nanth ha Swamigal. gal. From rom an ear early age age Sri Kumar umara aswamiga igal evinced great interest in astrology. In the year 1975 he went to meet Seetharama Iyer and from that day he knew that he would be his Guru and preceptor. He commenced Guru Pooja every full moon day, a practice he continues undisturbed to this day. In 1970 came instructions from his guru to resign his job and and serv serve e mank mankin ind. d. Unqu Unques esti tion onin ingl gly y he foll follow owed ed his his Guru's instructions and using astrology as a tool started solving unsolvable problems with the Sathguru's blessings and guidance. In 1991 the Vathoolam Sri Vidhya peetam was formed as instructed by the Sathguru. The small functions that Sri Sri Kuma Kumara rasw swam amig igal al had had comm commen ence ced d at home home as Aradhana and Jayanthi Celebrations for the Sathguru grew to soon be attended by a large number of disciples. disciples. Sri Guruji Kumaraswamigal an astrologer, Sri Vidya Upasaka sakarr and and admi dministr strato ator par exc excell ellence has has provided solutions to unsolvable problems. With the guidance of the Sathguru and Sri Vidhya he remains a guide and guru to hundred of disciples around the world. Ever Every y new new moon moon day day aft after ext extensi ensive ve Meru Meru Pooj Pooja a he PLOT NO.8, DOOR NO.34, USHA NAGAR 1 ST STREET, ULLAGARAM CHENNAI – 600 091 PHONE: 044 – 22422291, MOBILE: +91-98402 + 91-98402 68839. E-MAIL:
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conveys in trance the instructions from the Sakthi to his disciples. Today Sri Sri Kumaraswamigal is a link for the disciples of the Ambal to whom devotees rush for solutions to their myriad problems. Innumerable miracles he performed to help his committed disciples, remaining to this day a beacon in their lives. After his Guru’s Maha Samadhi the Sathguru proved yet agai again n that that the the body body is only only an inst instru rume ment nt to the the true rue Master. Master. Choosing such souls as he found fit he guided his disciples through them.
Future Projects of Vathoolam Sri Vidhya Peetam
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Free Medical / Dental Camp on every 2nd Sunday of the month Annadhan Annadhanam am on every every Sunday Sunday and planning planning do on on the daily basis. Distru Distrubut bution ion of cloth cloth for the deserv deserving ing peoples peoples on the special occasions. Construct Construction ion of Hospital Hospital for free free hospitaliz hospitalizatio ation n for the deserving peoples. Construct Construction ion of Free Veda Veda Pada Pada Sala for the deserv deserving ing students. Cons Constr truc ucti tion on of an Univ Univer ersa sall Te Temp mple le “Sri “Sri Chak Chakra ra Maha Meru 16 Thithi Nithya Devi Brindavanam”
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Vathoolam Sri Vidhya Peetam Sri Chakra Maha Meru 16 Thithi Nithya Devi’s Brindavanam
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Vathoolam Sri Vidhya Peetam Construction of the temple is being started as per the order of sathguru in the above mentioned structure. The Land has been purchased near Chennai and kept ready for constructing this Universal Temple. TOTAL EXPENSE FOR SCULPTING THE IDOLS STATUE NAME
AMOUNT (INR)
SRI CHAKRA MAHA MERU
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1, 75,380.00
KAMESHWARI
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10,538.00
BHAGAMALINI
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10,200.00
NITHYAKLINNA
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10,153.00
BHERUNDA
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10,580.00
VAHNIVASINI
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12,624.00
MAHAVAJRESWARI
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8,265.00
SIVA DUTI
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9,665.00
TVARITA
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8,980.00
KULASUNDARI
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8,535.00
NITYA
:
10,560.00
NILAPATAKA
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11,500.00
VIJAYA
:
12,800.00
SARVAMANGALA
:
16,380.00
JVALAMALINI
:
18,800.00
CHITRA
:
11,115.00
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MAHA GANAPATHY
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8,500.00
VARAHI
:
12,500.00
VAISHNAVI
:
18,178.00
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3, 85,273.00
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We have forecasted 13 lacks for the construction of indi indivi vidu dual al sann sannad adhi hi’s ’s for for Maha Maha Meru Meru and and Th Thit ithi hi Nithya Devi’s. Construct Construction ion of Guru Mandalam Mandalam with Brindava Brindavanam nam was forecasted with an amount of 2 lacks’.
Sri Chakra Nayaki Sri Lalitha Maha Tripura Sundari is the very embodiment of Universal Energy. Sri Vidya Pooja symbolizes worship of Sri Lalitha Maha Tripura Sundari as propounded by Adi Sankarar.Participation in this special pooja will remove poverty, hunger and all sufferings. Annai AadhiParasakthi, residing in the Sri Chakram, will bless the devout with Peace and Bountiful Prosperity. The participants will be given a special picture of the Sri Chakra Mahameru & Pooja Prasadams. Divine Astrological Solutions are given by Guru Guruji ji Brah Brahma ma Sri Sri Kuma Kumara rasw swam amig igal al on the basi basis s of one’s Horoscope. Horo Horosc scop opes es are are also also pr prov ovid ided ed thro throug ugh h comp comput uter er.. Advices on Lucky ucky Ston tones will als also be rende ndered. ed. Consultation by prior appointment - Ph: 044 22422291 / 98402 68839 PLOT NO.8, DOOR NO.34, USHA NAGAR 1 ST STREET, ULLAGARAM CHENNAI – 600 091 PHONE: 044 – 22422291, MOBILE: +91-98402 + 91-98402 68839. E-MAIL:
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Sathguru beckons you all!! Visit and receive the Grace of Sathguru!! We appe appeal al to the the dev devout out and and the the kind kind hear hearte ted d to contribute generously to the spiritual and social cause of Vathool Vathoolam am Sri Vidhya Vidhya Peetam Peetam in cash (or cheque) cheque) or kind. Oil for lighting deepam and grocery for Nithya Annadhanam are most welcome. welcome. DEVOTEES ARE REQUESTED TO CONTRIBUTE GENEROUSLY. GENEROUSLY. Contributions can be sent via cheque / DD in favor of “Vathoolam “Vathoolam Sri Vidhya Peetam” and you can post it to the below postal address.
Vathoolam Sri Vidhya Peetam Plot no.8, Door No.34, Usha Nagar 1st street, Ullagaram, Chennai -600 091 You can can also trans ansfer your cont ontributions to the the account no.30633561645, State Bank of India. Nanganallur Branch. Chennai – 600 061
Sathguru beckons beckons you all!! Visit and receive the Grace of Sathguru!!
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