By Sri Skanda's Warrior of Light
August 1, 2004
Yesterday I had a wonderful dream (as usual) of Lord Murugan. The day before (July 31) was powrnami (full moon) and I had gone to the house of a devotee of Sri Narayani Amma. The family is a disciple of Sri Narayani Amma and performs full-moon pujas regularly for their SatGuru.
I arrived a little late due to some errands that I was forced to do but nevertheless I still managed to partake in the yagna as it was in progress. The devotees were singing bhajans, but for some reason I did not participate.
Instead, I heard a little voice inside of me chanting Sri Skanda's Mantra.
As I stood still and continued to pay attention to the inner repetition of this mantra, the sound levels of the bhajans and singing attenuated and the inner voice within me became louder. I became self-absorbed listening to it and forgot the devotees and the surroundings. Inside myself, I noted the subtle vibrations of the mantra and a sphere of serenity that I was able to transcend and bathe myself in. It was so quiet even though the devotees around me were probably singing loudly. I didn't notice just how loud the bhajans were until I reemerged from within myself.
The yagna concluded with the singing of a Thiruppugal song — which I sang along with the devotees. The remainder of the puja progressed nicely and the evening came to an end.
That night, I had a nice vision. I saw myself in the vision standing in front of an altar. There was a bright golden light coming from within the altar and it shone outwards and touched my face. I was wearing a veshti and was continuing to chant Sri Skanda's Mantra.
I looked at the altar and to the delight of my eyes, was a big, tall brightly shining Vel. It had a golden aura that beautifully formed the contour and shape of the sacred talisman of Lord Murugan. One thing that I did notice was the same serenity and peace I felt when I chanted Sri Skanda's sacred mantra during the full-moon puja at the devotees home yesterday.
I awoke realizing at once the power of Sri Skanda's sacred Mantra.
References:
Charlton, Hilda. Skanda. New York: Golden Quest, 1989.
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