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Experiences with Sri Maha Periva - "I can never reach that position" Bhakta-Kaamalataa-Kalpa-Paadapaaya Namo Namah Obeisance to Him who is Kalpavriksha (the wish granting tree) which grants all the desires of the devotees. devotee:...... P.K. Ramanathan, Chennai-24 compiler:..... T.S. Kothandarama Sarma source:....... Maha PeriyavaL - Darisana AnubhavangaL vol. 2, pages 064-069 publisher:.... Vanathi Padhippaham (May 2005 Edition) translator.... saidevo Since I was residing in Kanchipuram, I got Periva's darshan daily. Once an ArAdhana was performed on behalf of the MaTham. For some reason, the required number of vaidIkas could not be employed then for the purpose. Therefore, Sri Periva nominated and made be partake the ArAdhana along with the other vaidIkas. After the bhojanam was done, he called and ordered me to do Gayatri Japam for a thousand counts on the next morning, as prAyachitta (for my ineligible participation). I complied with his orders. udyoga nimittam (Because of my job) I was transferred as the head clerk of the Chingleput District Court. Thereafter, I could not have frequent darshan of Sri Periva. Therefore, on the day of his holy nakShatram Anusham, I used to visit Kanchipuram, do triShati archanA to Sri Kamakshi Amman and submit the prasAdam to Sri Periva and have my darshan. Once when I went for his darshan, it was heavily crowded in SriMaTham. I was waiting outside. Sri Periva suddenly ordered, "Call the SherAstAr" to the people standing near him. Some people called out, "SherAstAr, SherAstAr!" towards the crowd. Somebody took and made me stand before Sri Periva and said, "There is no SherAstAr, only a Court head clerk is here." I told Sri Periva, "I am not a SherAstAr, only a head clerk." Sri Periva said without giving up his point, "Why, can't you become a SherAstAr?" I told him decidedly, "I have none of the required qualification. I have studied only up to the S.S.L.C. Many who have undergone the study of law through B.A.B.L., M.A.B.L. (courses) are there working under me. Based on my educational qualifications I have no eligibility, even to a small extent. Moreover, the man who is the District Judge now certainly won't recommend me. So I can never reach that position." Later, Sri Periva gave me leave to return. After a few days, some people came on inspection from the Chennai High Court. Impressed by my work, those people gave a report in confidence to the Hight Court Judge that I was the fittest person for the post of SherAstAr. A few days later, I received the orders for the SherAstAr post. It was a surprise to everyone, even a 'great thunder' (pEriDi) to the people who drank the 'virtual milk' (manappAl) that only they would be selected based on their educational qualifications. Meantime, I went to Kanchipuram for the next Anusha NakShatram. When I placed Sri Kamakshi Amman prasAdam before Sri Periva, raising and showing me his hand over his head, Sri Periva asked, "Can be called SherAstAr now?" All my eight-span body thrilled in ecstasy, my eyes going snowy, except for worshiping that Deivam who ordered my promotion, I could not manage to say anything. "Only a Deivam would know the daiva saMkalpam", I realized on that day பெரியவா சரணம்! தொகுப்பு: பெரியவா குரல் _ | https://t.me/perivakural An initiative of Kanchi Periva Forum - www.periva.org | www.anusham.org

In the presence of the divine Chapter 5 - from our collection of articles  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tPzXyFL_ngBbSbEXUcXzVdZ33xNFpeY6/view

Experiences with Periva - Periva's Compassion author:...... Dr.R.KrishNamUrti ShAstrigaL compiler:... T.S. Kothandarama Sarma book:......... MahA PeriyavAL - Darisana AnubhavangaL vol. 2, pages 133-135 publisher:.. Vanathi Padhippaham (May 2005 Edition) translator:...saidevo 'Compassion' will benefit many people in many ways. PeriyavAL's kAruNya--compassion, is like a mother's affection. No one should wither due to hunger. Some incidents about his feeding people who came to him, specially the Veda pandits. (1) On the day of 01.01.1977, it was VaikuNTha EkAdashi. Myself and shrI KRShNasvAmi aiyar had gone to SivAsthAnam to consult PeriyavAL about printing certain Veda books. The time was morning six-thirty. The sight of shrI PeriyavAL starting and leaving, with a daNDam--staff, and a small kalasha--waterpot. As we told him about the subject of our coming there, he asked us to accompany him with a gesture of hand. We started with him. We learnt that since it was the day of VaikuNTha EkAdashi, the uddesham--intention, of the departure was to go to all the PerumAL temples in ViShNu, Shiva kAnchi and have darshan. We walked. Even before crossing the Veda PAThashAla in the YAnaikaTTi street in ChinnakAnchi, since we were having darshan in all PerumAL temples in every nook and corner, (and since my walking habit was much less), myself and KRShNasvAmi aiyar who accompanied me, sat for resting on the thiNNai--raised portico, of a house. In a short while, an aNukkat-thoNdar--personal attendant, of PeriyavAL came running towards us and said, "Are you KRShNasvAmi ShAstri? PeriyavAL asked me to tell you: 'For him kAlshramam--can't stand exertion of legs. You go look for him, ask him to take AhAram--food, in svakAlam--proper time, at the PAThashAla, and stay at ShivAsthAnam. After I return, the subject of printing the Veda books can be discussed.'" Can the measure of my going melting at heart then be spoken? Accordingly, we took our AhAram at the PAThashAla and took rest at ShivAsthAnam. Finishing his PerumAL darshans, shrI PeriyavAL returned to ShivAsthAnam at three in the afternoon with a mandahAsam--smile, looking as fresh as he was when he started in the morning. Forthwith he called us, and gave suggestions about printing the Veda books in the grantha lipi. (2) VyAsa-pUjA day, somewhere near (the village) Orirukkai. Flooded with a large crowd of people. Some of us were with PeriyavargaL. This is what to a staff member of ShrIMaTham did PeriyavAL say: "A large number of people have come. They have the intention to take AhAram--food, after my VyAsa-pUjA is over. But then, their hunger can't withstand until then. Watching the puja after taking food also won't appeal to their minds. So to everyone, cook saltless rice, keep it in a tAmbALam--large salver with sloping rim, and distribute to them. This won't be a pAthakam--hindrance with adverse effect. Otherwise, they will suffer much." In a short while, (saltless) curd rice was ready in aNDAs--large bronze containers. Everyone asked for it and ate. Then was the VyAsa-pUjA held until four in the evening, with a divya darshan for everyone! (3) Wherever the place (even a poTTal grAmam--(Tamil)barren village), whatever the time, even late in the night, whoever came to shrI PeriyavAL's mukhAm--camp, he would order his sippantis--staff members, to prepare food and feed them. Without letting it go there, he would call those sippantis one by one in private and asking him, "What AhAram did you cook and feed for those who came?"--such fairness is unique for PeriyavAL. பெரியவா சரணம்! தொகுப்பு: பெரியவா குரல் | https://t.me/perivakural An initiative of Kanchi Periva Forum - www.periva.org | www.anusham.org

In the presence of the divine Chapter 4 - from our collection of articles  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fVzN6XiwS3Jh28re8WYM9HvVVe4-gnRo/view

Photos & Videos from Sri Maha Periva Jayanti 2026 Ram Ram, Periva Saranam. With the grace of Sri Mahaswami, Kanchi Periva Forum was able to conduct Sri Maha Periva Jayanti Vaibhavam in a grand manner on 31-May-2026 at Chennai. For the benefit of those who were unable to make it (and for the pleasure of those who were fortunate to attend), we are pleased to share the photos & videos shot by various devotees on this occasion. In fact, you can also add any photos you took during this event (please upload only if related to our event) in to the album so other devotees can look through and cherish those special moments. Here is the link to view & collaborate on the Photo Album for this event - you might need a Google login to add photos/videos you shot during the event: https://photos.app.goo.gl/myThe3GpBVXLV6xx5

Experiences with Periva - Unburdening of Pandanallur Durga by Sri Maha Periva Narrated by SivaSri Jagadeesa Sivachariyar, Pandanallur Devotees came running to me and said that tears were rolling down from the eyes of Vishnu Durgai of Pandadu Nayagi Udanurai Pasupathynatha Swamy temple, where I was performing pooja. It was 19th Feb 1986. I asked a girl child to sit as Vishnu Durgai and did Navakshari mantra japam and pooja. Then I asked Her 'what have we done to make you cry?' She said 'a girl child in a green long skirt (paavadai) said "unburden me" and disappeared'. Then we did special abhishekam and aradhaani and the tears stopped. But, we did not know what was the 'burden' she mentioned. So, naturally, we approached Periyava. He gave us 25litres of Ganga water, asked us to instill a lakh Navakshari mantra in it, do abhishekam with it and asked us to come back and see Him. Four months after, after doing what He had asked us to do, we went to see Him at Orikai. We told Him that tears have stopped, but wanted to know what was the burden? Periyava thought for a while and asked 'Is the mandapam hitting the siras (head) of Durgai?'. I was doing pooja everyday , but could not answer Him immediately. I said that I will verify and come back to Him. When I returned to the temple, I was stunned to see the ceiling touching the head of Durgai, as it had caved in due to cracks in walls. We went back and told Periyava about it. Periyava said, 'take out Durgai, make a hole in the mandap above where Her Siras would be, reinstall Her and do 'kumbabhishekam'. We went back to Him again with the prasad, after doing everything He had said (Jan- Feb 1987, Kumbabhishekam) and He accepted it with joy. Then He said 'your village people are blessed. She cried to bless you all'. At that moment, a rich Gujarati businessman came for His darshan. He turned towards us and asked 'how much money you will be spending on coming here and going back to your village?' We said 'Rs.300/-'. Then He asked the businessman to give us each Rs.300/- which he gave very gladly. He had great concern for us Sivachariyars who do pooja in temples. Periyava unburdened not only Durgai but us also. Well, you too can pray to Him to unburden you. Periva Saranam ! Compiled by: Voice of Periva Channel | https://t.me/PerivaVoice An initiative of Kanchi Periva Forum - www.periva.org | www.anusham.org |  www.mahaswami.org

Join us tomorrow for Sri Maha Periva Jayanti 2026 Ram Ram, Periva Saranam. As we get ready to celebrate Sri Maha Periva Jayanti Mahotsavam tomorrow,  Kanchi Periva Forum is pleased to invite you all to join us and receive His blessings. It's a day full of events and celebrations, please see the below link for the invitation containing complete details. Event invitation https://drive.google.com/file/d/11wIe9Jszh_QtYZIfilZ6OIY19RDf6z6o/view