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Santhosam Podcast: Guiding Light of Spiritual Wisdom
Thirumandhiram 579: How to attain inner stillness with the help of breath | சுவாசத்தைக் கொண்டு மனதை எவ்வாறு ஒருநிலைப் படுத்தமுடியும்?
பாடல் 579:
மூன்றாம் தந்திரம் -6
பிரத்தியாகாரம்
நாபிக்குக் கீழே பன்னிரெண்டு அங்குலம்
தாபிக்கு மந்திரந் தன்னை அறிகிலர்
தாபிக்கு மந்திரந் தன்னை அறிந்தபின்
கூவிக்கொண்டு ஈசன் குடி இருந்தானே.
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Where is Lord Shiva?
According to yogic and tantric teachings, Lord Shiva — as a symbol of pure consciousness — resides in the subtle energy centre located below the navel. This point, about 12 finger-widths below the belly button, lies between the reproductive and excretory organs. This area is known as the Muladhara Chakra or Root Chakra, the seat of dormant life energy called Kundalini Shakti. Though this energy is often linked to Devi (the feminine force), it is also symbolically associated with Shiva in his still, meditative form.
In yogic philosophy, Shakti (the dynamic feminine energy) remains at the lower chakras, while Shiva (pure awareness) is at the higher chakras, especially the Ajna Chakra (eyebrow centre). Spiritual practice is about uniting these two — the inner journey of awakening. Temples reflect this idea symbolically. Rituals like 'Palli Seerththal' (divine rest at night) and 'Thiru Palli Ezhuchi' (divine awakening in the morning) represent this union of energy and consciousness. They point out that what’s done in external worship must also happen within, through self-awareness and wisdom (Jnana).
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Ancient wisdom and modern science both agree: when we breathe in, oxygen enters the body, and when we breathe out, it leaves as carbon dioxide after being used in energy production. Yogic texts describe this as:
•The inward breath is ‘Saa’ — connected with Shakti (energy)
•The outward breath is ‘Haa’ — connected with Shiva (consciousness)
This natural rhythm of breathing is the basis of the HamSaa mantra, which means "I am That" — referring to the oneness of the self with the Divine.
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In Pranayama (breath control), the breath through the left nostril is known as Chandra Kalai (cool, lunar energy), and through the right nostril, as Surya Kalai (hot, solar energy). This links to Shiva’s name Chandrasekaran, the one who holds the moon on his head — symbolizing balance.
As you consciously breathe — Saa in through the left, Haa out through the right — the mind begins to follow the breath. Like a horse following reins, the mind becomes calm and focused. It merges with Prana, the life force, and quiets down.
As the breath moves inward, it creates a subtle vibration. This vibration is experienced as the Hamsa mantra. When you become fully aware of this, the divine energy inside begins to naturally reveal itself.
Let Wisdom Flourish!
Let Peace Prevail!
Let us protect Mother earth!
Let us protect the Universe!
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