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Encounter with the divine on the dunes of Dhanushkodi
Varadarajalu’s job in the railways took him to places like Trichy and Mandapam during the 1940 Indian Freedom struggle. While He was doing his job, something unexpected happened. He was not drawn to busy areas like the harbour or the railway station, but to the quiet dunes of Dhanushkodi. He felt something special was waiting for him there. Each person has a purpose in life, and it seemed like Varadarajalu’s purpose led him to Dhanushkodi.
Every day, on his way to Dhanushkodi, Varadarajalu saw a person meditating on a small mound of sand near the railway station. The scene reminded him of Shirdi Sai Baba. One sunny day, Varadarajalu decided to approach the meditating person, feeling a strong urge to be closer to the divine presence.
Every day, on his way to Dhanushkodi, Varadarajalu saw a person meditating on a small mound of sand near the railway station. The scene reminded him of Shirdi Sai Baba. One sunny day, Varadarajalu decided to approach the meditating person, feeling a strong urge to be closer to the divine presence.
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When Varadarajalu approached the sage, he was surprised to see it was the same person who had appeared in his dream and predicted the birth of his son. The sage had also mentioned that they would meet in the South. Overwhelmed by what he saw, Varadarajalu stood in amazement as the sage relaxed and walked towards the shore.
Varadarajalu and others tried to keep pace with the sage as he walked, but they were unsuccessful. When they reached the shore, the sage looked deeply at Varadarajalu as if they shared a special connection.
The sage thanked Varadarajalu for visiting him when no one else did. He then said that he would visit Varadarajalu’s home on the full moon day, making the latter very happy and excited.
Varadarajalu’s friend, Mr. Sivasankara Menon, worked on a ship. He considered Kodi Swamigal, the area's guardian and didn’t believe he would leave the place. Varadarajalu, therefore, waited quietly for the full moon day.
The awaited day arrived, and Varadarajalu was excited. The Dhanushkodi train, too, had arrived earlier than usual. Varadarajalu offered snacks to Swamiji at 7:30 AM, and he was silent till 9:30 AM.
Varadarajalu’s heart raced as he remembered his friend’s words. When his anxiety peaked, Kodi Swamigal, with eyes closed, asked, “Is there a ship coming?”
Varadarajalu eagerly rose and glanced towards the east, spotting a ship on the horizon. He confirmed its presence and informed Kodi Swamigal, who descended with him. Excited about the possibility of a divine event in his house, Varadarajalu couldn’t contain his joy. As they descended, a stray dog joined them. Kodi Swamigal paused, whispered to the dog that he was leaving, and asked it to guard the place. The dog remained as they moved on. Kodi Swamigal, for the first time, based on documented evidence, left Dhanushkodi and visited Varardarajalu's house at Mandapam near Rameswaram.
You can read more about the detailed divine experiences of Kodi Swamigal in the newly launched book Kodi Swamigal - The Eternal Mahaan
The sage thanked Varadarajalu for visiting him when no one else did. He then said that he would visit Varadarajalu’s home on the full moon day, making the latter very happy and excited.
Varadarajalu’s friend, Mr. Sivasankara Menon, worked on a ship. He considered Kodi Swamigal, the area's guardian and didn’t believe he would leave the place. Varadarajalu, therefore, waited quietly for the full moon day.
The awaited day arrived, and Varadarajalu was excited. The Dhanushkodi train, too, had arrived earlier than usual. Varadarajalu offered snacks to Swamiji at 7:30 AM, and he was silent till 9:30 AM.
Varadarajalu’s heart raced as he remembered his friend’s words. When his anxiety peaked, Kodi Swamigal, with eyes closed, asked, “Is there a ship coming?”
Varadarajalu eagerly rose and glanced towards the east, spotting a ship on the horizon. He confirmed its presence and informed Kodi Swamigal, who descended with him. Excited about the possibility of a divine event in his house, Varadarajalu couldn’t contain his joy. As they descended, a stray dog joined them. Kodi Swamigal paused, whispered to the dog that he was leaving, and asked it to guard the place. The dog remained as they moved on. Kodi Swamigal, for the first time, based on documented evidence, left Dhanushkodi and visited Varardarajalu's house at Mandapam near Rameswaram.
You can read more about the detailed divine experiences of Kodi Swamigal in the newly launched book Kodi Swamigal - The Eternal Mahaan
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