Himalaya Datta

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While dissolving in divine harmony with nature, an unearthly

tranquillity descended on me during my recent pilgrimage in the remote

regions of the Himalayas.

 

Truly sacred sites of infinite beauty inspired me to go beyond the

limits of sense perception. Of course our mental and intellectual

conditions will determine the phenomenal world observed and experienced.

The botanist viewing a flower will see it differently from a poet

viewing the same flower. To go and gain an experience which lies beyond

the intellect is a great blessing. The spiritual vibrations of the

Himalayas trigger divine ecstasy which transcends all identifications

with the outer equipments of experience.

 

The cosmic principles of Lingam and Yoni are visible everywhere in these

holy places. While a round lake, or a stream, waterfall and fissures in

ancient rock formations represent the female cosmic power, the masculine

Shiva power is visible in all the natural pillars and mountain tops.

 

The Himalayas are really the home of Shiva and Parvati. The Shiva Linga

is the mountain of the spine from which the heavenly river or Sushumna

flows. The mountain streams symbolize the flow of grace that descents

through meditation.

 

Especially above tree line you can access a spiritual energy which is

not available in the lower regions.

 

During my recent I month Yatra I once again realized that our Lord Datta

is also very much present in the Himalayas. In many caves and hermitages

the Datta idol is worshipped as the first and final manifestation of the

omnipresent formless truth.

 

I was lucky to enter a place which hosted a Datta idol of prehistoric

times. Please see the pictures in

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wonderful energy. More pictures are available at

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told me that once a very old Rishi came to his village and delivered

this idol for the local Shiva Shakti temple. This temple is located in

Ransi, a village on the way to Madhmaheshwar in the Garwhal Himalayas.

 

Another Datta idol I found in the shrine of my good friend Swami

Ramanagiri who lives in the Sundar Ban (beautiful forest) of Urgam

valley. Pictures of his lovely hermitage are also seen in my webshots

album.

 

One of the many highlights of this tour was Nandikund Lake. This sacred

lake is beyond civilization at an altitude of more than 5000 m. It was

the toughest trek I have ever done. You have to cross several high

passes and finally climb Ghia Vinayak pass at 17500 ft. There you find

eternal snow and ice. The lake is just behind this pass and most of the

time frozen. At its shores there is an ancient small Devi temple

decorated with original weapons (swords) of the Pandavas.

 

My guide, a priest from Urgam valley went into a rare kind of ecstasy

here while worshipping the universal mother.

 

Not far from Nandikund is an area called Pandava Sera. It is extremely

beautiful and Himalayan people say that the Pandavas stayed here for

some time during their exile. The place is carpeted with juicy green

grass and countless colourful flowers. There are hundreds of caves and

it is very mystical. I found an ancient (broken) sword in one of the

caves. Maybe it once belonged to the Pandavas. I left the sword at he

place I found it. First I wanted to take it to Europe for scientific

analysis. When I packed it in my backpack something strange happened. My

backpack became unusually heavy (more than the actual weight of the

sword). Some inner voice told me to leave this sword behind. I obeyed

that voice and I was happy.

 

Everyday had some kind of adventure for me. Now, being back in Denmark I

am so thankful to Sri Swamiji for his silent blessings and guidance.

 

Sri Guru Datta, Agastya

 

 

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