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We continued our discussion of the Chandi Path with the Kilakam (The Praise That removes the Pin). In verse 3, Markandeya Muni says, “by means of the mantras of this hymn, they (whoever recites the Chandi) attain the perfection of indifference to each and every object of existence.”
What is this perfection of indifference? Swamiji explains that this perfection makes us one with everything. We accept everything. We become the witness with no personal attachment, no personal agenda of our own.
Another expression that Swamiji uses to explain this state of indifference is “Udas”. Das means servant. U means Circumstances. Udas makes us indifferent to everything. That is, we are the servant of circumstances, we accept what is and try to make it better.”
Swamiji adds, “Without tapasya we can’t do it. We can’t attain that kind of indifference where we are one with everything.
And Markandeya Muni says, “The person who constantly recites, clearly removes the pin and becomes and attained one. That person joins the retinue of the Goddess and becomes a celestial singer.” — Kilakam
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Follow these links to useful resources on the Kilakam:
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