Ayyappan 3 - All Are Ayyappa Swamis Poem by Geeta Radhakrishna Menon
Ayyappan 3 - All Are Ayyappa Swamis
It is not easy to be Ayyappa Swami
To be an Ayyappa Swami,
One has to become an Ayyappan oneself.
One has to pray and perform penance.
Only through austerity and discipline,
One can become an Ayyappan!
An Ayyappa devotee follows strict discipline.
He has to become a ‘Yogi'.
He has to elevate his mind to a higher plane.
The first step is abstinence from all worldly pleasures.
Total involvement in meditation is
The test of a true Ayyappa devotee.
The Ayyappa devotees maintain equality.
There are no differences.
They spell their bhakti or devotion
Through loud calls, prayers and songs,
The bhaktas address each other as Ayyappaswamis.
All are Ayyappa Swamis and Ayyappans!
Grear poem on Ayappan abd Ayappa, Swamis.In this poem the msuntaubibg of discipline is highlighyed to go to Sabarimala.where all devotees have to become one minded have puritybin thoughts snd deeds So well penned geethachechi. m.
hey, geeta! as you have before, you sent me researching, and i learned a little about ayyappan or ayyappa and his special veneration in kerala—so thanks! also, it intrigues me how different colors are perceived in different cultures. black here, as you probably know, is the traditional color of mourning; but i know in some places it is white. red, in the old testament associated with blood and sin, is a lucky color to the chinese. fascinating, yes? hoping this finds you well and thriving, glen
Actually, it does not matter what colour you adopt. Its all in the perception. Black and white are the base for all colours. Thank you Glen for your interesting review. Stay blessed.
Yesterday, i attended a Novena Service at St. Michael's Church in Mumbai. I thought of you, as a sincere seeker of God and as a devotee adept at Biblical psalms. The voice of God is always heard whichever part of the world you are in. Just then, i see your message here.
Ayyappa Swamis and Ayyappans! Great devotees of Lord Ayyappa who have to observe strict self-discipline before going for His darshan at Sabarimala Temple. Thanks, Geeta ji, for such a deeply informative poem. ....abstinence from all worldly pleasures. To keep his body clean.... his mind pure. maintains discipline.... celibacy.
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
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Ayyappa Swami has taught noble values and disciples who learn shine with personality. The Ayyappa devotees maintain equality. This is a great quality. An excellent poem is beautifully penned. This is a great ode poem.10