14. Creating Self-Awareness in Meru Mountain
Veera Pandya succeeded Ugra Pandya. And like his forefathers, he to sincerely conducted spiritual practices. He was keen to ensure the comfort of his subjects.
He would immediately approve any initiative meant for the betterment of the people. He would sanction all resources needed to achieve this goal.
During his time, the monsoons failed and many were forced to migrate. Only those who were determined to till the land remained.
Veera Pandya decided to conducted all the Vedic rituals needed to bring rains and improve the SAL energy of Madurai. But for this he had to invite sages who had not strayed from the path from across boundaries because many of the learned populace had left Madurai putting their life before everything else. But this would involve a great expense, what to do?
Veera Pandya prayed to Lord Meenakshi Sundareshwarar to show him a way out. The Lord too appeared in his dream to answer his query.
He instructed Veera Pandya on how to bring the rich resources of the Himalayas to Madurai. He also advised the king to invite the sages living in the holy mountain.
The king too immediately left for Himalayas as instructed. But he did not get what he sought easily.
He then closed his eyes in prayer and hit the hill with the mace that the Lord had given Veera Pandya’s father. This revealed to him the wealth hidden in the northern part of the mountain, and he carried them back to Madurai, where he conducted appropriate sacrifices to bring rain to his kingdom.
The Himalayas too realised its error in not bowing before the lord and standing tall and proud. Being hit by the mace reminded it of its limitations.
What this signifies is that the very rich should contribute from time to time for the growth of their country and society. This way they will reduce the impact of their sins and increase the SAL energy of the country. The initial pride of Himalayas stands for the indifference of the rich in thinking, ‘Why should I bother? I am happy the way I am.’
Himalayas stands for the wealth of a nation. Hitting it with the mace signifies awakening the awareness of the people in authority. The mace was given by the Lord, and so it can only bestow wisdom.
So everybody should come together as one to fight any difficulties that may arise. But if the society does not arise, then the leader should awaken them.
Om Namah Sivaya!
