Tirumantiram - TANTRA TWO - Verses 537 to 548 of 548

Tirumantiram

English translation of the Tamil Spiritual Classic by Saint Tirumular

 

TANTRA TWO - Verses 537 to 548 of 548

 

23 ABUSE OF SIVA JNANI (MAHESVARA)

 

537: Consequences of Abusing Mahesvara

 

The Lord's devotee lives by alms,

Those who show animus to him,

However humble his condition be,

And those who abuse him as they will,

Shall into lowly hell fall.

 

 

538: Blessings of Jnani's Presence

 

Those who deride Jnani

Are rid of benefits of goodly deeds done;

Those who revere him as holy,

Are rid of harm of evil deeds done;

Those who reach Jnani's presence.

Will verily taste of Siva Bhoga.

 

 

24 TO BE POSSESSED OF PATIENCE

 

539: Patience is the Sheet-anchor of Yogis

In the hearts of those who are firm of mind

Lie the (Varmamus) lizard of Yoga Vairagya

It lay besieging nose and tongue--(in Kesari Mudra)

In the troubled thought that knows but torture,

The only thing that stands still

Is devotional Patience Exceeding.

 

 

540: Celestial Beings Worship Lord*

 

The Lord was seated on His throne;

He was of milk-white hue;

Surrounding Him stood

Celestial Beings in number countless;

Hari and Brahma too,

Whose King He is;

And low they bowed at His Feet,

And prayed for His Grace,

And the Lord blessed,

"They shall on earth prosper high."

 

 

541: Lord Grants Grace to Those Who Adore Him

 

The Lord is of wisdom ripe;

He is our King,

As unto an army they swell,

In directions all to pray;

He creates the fleshly body,

He is the Primal One of Celestial Beings,

If you adore Him in love earnest,

He will His Grace grant.

 

 

542: Lord's Patience

 

Inside home and outside

By force and means gentle

The Lord prepared you--(in patience surpassing)

He dances on the burning ground;

Many and varied are His play.

 

 

25 TO SEEK THE COMPANY OF THE HOLY

 

 543: Walk With the Holy

 

I walk with those who go after God,

I live with those who sing His praise,

The Lord blesses those who seek Him,

With them I consort,

Their feet I seek.

 

 

544: Holy Company Saves You From Distress

 

You may in distress

Unto a tender leaf quiver,

What avails you if you are distressed,

My Heart!

Yet you love not Lord;

Do you go with me,

To where the Lord succours.

 

 

545: Holy Company Leads You to Bliss

 

The Jnanis seek the Lord of Celestials;

They who seek the Company of Jnanis

Will attain Siva Truth;

They indeed Walk in the Path of Virtue

And are truly blessed;

To consort with such

Is indeed Bliss Supreme.

 

 

546: The Holy are Kin of Lord

 

The Holy are kin of Lord

They reach Golden Feet of Father;

He, of flowing matted locks;

Whose fame envelopes worlds all,

He blesses those,

Who seek Him in silentness of their hearts;

Reach the King Almighty,

You shall attain the Regal Goal.

 

 

547: Siva Welcomes Devotees of His Devotees

 

I walked with them--

Devotees of Lord's devotees

And reached the City of Fire-hued Lord

Sporting weapons divine

They who stood at gate saw me,

And announced me to the Lord;

And the Lord said "Come in"

And they all cried "Hail! You are the Refuge."

 

 

548: I Joined the Company of the Rich in Grace

 

The Devout Supreme will in, be;

The Devout Eminent will master eddies of birth,

Devout Dear realizing self will immortal, remain;

With them who are Rich in Grace

I joined to consort.

 

TANTRA TWO ENDS