The Wesak
Festival has been traditionally associated in eastern civilization
with the Buddha,
esoterically recognized as the divine intermediary between the highest
spirtual center on the planet, Shamballa,
and the Hierarchy.
The Buddha
is the expression of the Wisdom of God, the embodiment of Light and
the indicator of divine purpose,
cooperating at this festival with his brother the Christ,
who represents the Hierarchy. The
Buddha embodies the Principle of
Light, and because of this illumination humanity
was able to recognize the Christ, embodiment of the still greater
Principle of Love.
Each year
at the time of Wesak, two great streams of energy ~ one focussed through the Buddha and the other through the
Christ ~ are fused and blended, and it is the task of world
servers to precipitate this combined energy into the waiting world.
The Wesak
Festival is indeed a great spiritual event, with a powerful effect upon
humanity. Groups of aspirants can at this time become channels for the
higher energies released through the medium of the two focal points ~ the
Buddha, who represents the overlighting essence of subjective realities,
and the Christ, representative of aspiring humanity.
This is
symbolized in religious rituals where the priest acts as the focal
point; here, however,
the priesthood in this great ceremony of contact is not a separate
entity. All can be priests, the single qualification being the capacity
to align
oneself and be en rapport with the Soul,
and thus be able to cooperate with other souls.
Wesak is
a time of unusual inflow of life and
of spiritual stimulation, serving to vitalize the aspiration of
all humanity. At the time of the festival, through the united effort
of the Christ
and the Buddha working in closest cooperation, there is opened
a channel of communication between humanity and deity through which
an approach
can be made to Those Who guide our planet, so that aspirants and disciples are
able to contact energies not otherwise easily available.
Once a
year, at the Vaisakha or Wesak Festival, the Lord Buddha, sanctioned
by the Lord of the World, carries to the assembled humanity a dual
stream of force, that emanating from the Silent Watcher, supplemented
by the more focalized energy of the Lord of the World. This dual energy
He pours out in blessing over the people gathered at the ceremony in
the Himalayas, and from them in turn it flows out to all peoples and
tongues and races.
In mutual
service to humanity, at Wesak the Buddha and the Christ bring about
a linking that
blends East and West, uniting the world's major religions in a shared
holy day in which religious distinctions disappear. In the beautiful
water
ceremony of communion is portrayed the symbol of the new age which is
upon us, the Aquarian
Age, the age of the Water Carrier.
During the
Wesak Festival the Buddha becomes the "absorbing Agent" of Will.
He uses the magnetic power of Love-Wisdom to attract this force to Himself
and hold it steady, prior to redirecting it. The Christ then ~ on behalf
of the Hierarchy ~ becomes the "receiving Agent" of this
potent energy and the groups of Masters Who work with the human and sub-human
kingdoms (in response to His demand) become the "directing Agents"
for the sevenfold expression of this force.
So around
the Wesak Festival, expansions of consciousness are made possible that
are not possible at other times. Those of goodwill are
stimulated spirtually to take initiation,
in order to penetrate more deeply and consciously into the mysteries
of
the Kingdom of God.
These reveal more about the wonder of our divinity, and about the Plan to
which humanity is conforming. Each year, the Wesak marks the beginning
of a cycle for the New
Group of World Servers, that comprise three-year cycles
of crisis, tension, and emergence.
At the Wesak
Festival we may honor the Buddha, as well as ourselves, as dedicated
transmitters
of the energy that can be contacted at the full moon in Taurus.
Each year as we experience the Wesak more consciously, it's important
to
hold the
space for the inflow and distribution of energies, through safeguarding.
The focussed
interplay of many minds working together in meditation produces
a unity of
thought powerful enough to reach the Great Lives watching over and
guiding our planet. And the combined aspiration, consecration, devotion
and intelligence of the group carries everyone to greater heights than
could be attained alone.
The greater
the number of people who meditate at this time, the stronger
the magnetic field of the group heart and
its invocative, indrawing power. It's up to each of us to attune with
ever greater clarity to the note
being sounded ~ to quiet the mind and transmute individual desires
that only cause confusion and chaos, into desire for
the greatest good
of all.
We know
where we are aligned ... with the Source of all that is. That Source
provides
uniquely and cooperates with All who are tuned to Its note of Life.
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Monday, April 29, 2013
Kebiliththa (මහ සියඹලාව දේවාලය) - Divine Belief....
Kebiliththa (Kabiliththa, Kebaliththa) also known as
“Siyambalawa devalaya” is considered a very sacred place among both
Buddhists and Hindus. Devotees of God Katharagama come to visit this
place and get blessings of God throughout the year. Nowadays with the
advancement of technology, more people get to know about this sacred
place, thus Kebiliththa also attracts visitors from many parts of the
world.
According to the ancient story, on a rainy day God Kataragama (Skanda Kumara) had met his future wife Walli Amma at this place near a tamarind tree (“siyambala” tree in Sinhalese), from which it derives its name “Siyambalawa devalaya”. Devotees believe that God Kataragama resides and meditates at this sacred land. Therefore it is highly advised that you must not visit Kebilithta for fun and it is strictly a religious journey. If you are planning to visit this sacred place, you should become a pure vegetarian and must not consume alcohol for a minimum of seven days prior to the journey. Because of the mystic powers of Kabiliththa, people who had disobeyed these practices have faced many obstacles on their way back home.
Kebiliththa is situated in the heart of Yala National Park, Block IV and there are four main routes
to visit Siyambalawa devalaya. However all of these routes are placed
along the Yala jungle so it is not an easy ride for anyone. This
extremely difficult drive not only requires a four-wheel drive vehicle
with accessories such as winch, snatch belt, high lift jack, extra fuel
etc., but also an experienced driver with four-wheel drive and
mechanical skills. As you will be in the middle of a jungle, there won’t
be any resting places to accommodate, so don’t forget to take your
camping equipment and plenty of drinking water with you.
Even with these difficult conditions, people still attempt to make their way to Kebaliththa as it is a journey one must complete at least once in a life time. If you prepare yourself correctly with the true faith and belief in God Kataragama, you could also visit this beautiful sacred land, Kebaliththa.
These
routes are very difficult for traveling and at least two
4x4 vehicles are advisable.And 4X4 recovery accessories are
needed(reliable winch+snatch belt+Hi-lift Jacks+Extra fuel+) with 4x4
driving skills.There are big tractors you can hire from Kotiyagala (for a tour about 12,000 LKR)
Precaution
before you visit the place you need the faith of Katharagama God and need to prevent from "Kili" (meat ,alcohol etc) at least for 7 days.
Things needed for Muluthan Poojawa for 10 Persons (in Sinhala)
The Poojawa Begins….
‘Om mauwaran piyawaran demarawaran dedawaran balawaran guruwaran divampath sandaranaka divakkarakarakata balayakata yaethi aybowewa aybowewa Ong‘ sadhu sadhu wandenwita wanden ba wanden uduathin wanden uruathin wanden wakkala athin wanden dikkala athin wanden kanda nama wanden banda nama wanden doth nama doth wandakillen sadhu ping athi budun dakina budu wena hamuduruwane eskawalen esakwalata mesakwalen mesakwalata….’
According to the ancient story, on a rainy day God Kataragama (Skanda Kumara) had met his future wife Walli Amma at this place near a tamarind tree (“siyambala” tree in Sinhalese), from which it derives its name “Siyambalawa devalaya”. Devotees believe that God Kataragama resides and meditates at this sacred land. Therefore it is highly advised that you must not visit Kebilithta for fun and it is strictly a religious journey. If you are planning to visit this sacred place, you should become a pure vegetarian and must not consume alcohol for a minimum of seven days prior to the journey. Because of the mystic powers of Kabiliththa, people who had disobeyed these practices have faced many obstacles on their way back home.
Even with these difficult conditions, people still attempt to make their way to Kebaliththa as it is a journey one must complete at least once in a life time. If you prepare yourself correctly with the true faith and belief in God Kataragama, you could also visit this beautiful sacred land, Kebaliththa.
Routes to Kebaliththa Devalaya
Route1 Kumana-> Kuda Kabaliththa->Ada Kumbuka->Gal amuna->Maha siyabalawa devalaya(Kebaliththa)
Route2 Yala->Block 2-> cross Kumbukkan Oya->Kuda Kabaliththa->Ada Kumbuka->Gal amuna ->Maha siyabalawa devalaya
Route3 Monaragala->Kodayana->5 Kanuwa (5th Post)->Kotiyagala->Bogas hanidiya road or Kammal yaya road->Maha siyabalawa devalaya (31Km from Kotiyagala to devalaya)
Route2 Yala->Block 2-> cross Kumbukkan Oya->Kuda Kabaliththa->Ada Kumbuka->Gal amuna ->Maha siyabalawa devalaya
Route3 Monaragala->Kodayana->5 Kanuwa (5th Post)->Kotiyagala->Bogas hanidiya road or Kammal yaya road->Maha siyabalawa devalaya (31Km from Kotiyagala to devalaya)
Route Condition
Precaution
before you visit the place you need the faith of Katharagama God and need to prevent from "Kili" (meat ,alcohol etc) at least for 7 days.
Things needed for Muluthan Poojawa for 10 Persons (in Sinhala)
- Suwadal Hal (rice) -2Kg
- Mutti-1 (A Pot to 3 kg of rice)
- Mee Pani-1/2 bottle (honey)
- Kitul Pani-1/2 bottle
- Mun ata-500g
- Rata indi-500g
- Muddaraffalam-250g
- kitul hakuru-500g
- Gas kaju Mada-250g
- Mati Paththara-10(for 10 Persons)
- Polkatu Handi-2
- Koraha-1
- Nabiliya-1
- Sini-1Kg(sugar)
- Pol Gedi-3
- Lunu Kudu Packet-1
- plastic Besama-2
- Hiramana-1
- Sudu redi -yara 5
- Kahakudu packet-1
- Sadun dara/kurudu dara
- Loku Pihiya-1
For Bodi poojawa
- tray-1
- stainless steel cups-3
- Bulath,Puwak,Hunu
And for accommodation
- tents
- lanterns/portable generator with CFL bulbs
- Candles(large size)
Things needed for Palathuru(fruits) Poojawa for 1 Person (in Sinhala)
- Annasi(pineapple)-1
- Apple-1
- Naran-3
- Dodam(Orange)-3
- Delum(Pomegranate)-3
- Midi(grapes)-250g
- Ammba(Mango)-3
- Diwul(Wood apple)-3
- Beli(bael)-3
- Ukgas Kali(sugarcane)-1
- Kesel gedi(Banana-Rath,Suwadel,Kolikuttu)-11
- Ratu Redi Yara-1
- Nil Redi Yara-2
- Indian Hadun Kuru Packet(incense sticks)-3
- Kapuru Packet (Loku)-1
- Polthel Bothal(Coconut Oil)-1
- Pahanthira Packet(100)-2
- Bulath Kola(betel leaves)-11
- Sambrani packet-1
- Pooja watti (Loku)-1
- Pihiya(knife)-1
- Kahakudu Packet(turmeric)-1
- Thabili Gedi(king Coconut)-1
- Pol Gedi(Coconut)-1
- Gini Petti(Box of Matches)-1
‘Om mauwaran piyawaran demarawaran dedawaran balawaran guruwaran divampath sandaranaka divakkarakarakata balayakata yaethi aybowewa aybowewa Ong‘ sadhu sadhu wandenwita wanden ba wanden uduathin wanden uruathin wanden wakkala athin wanden dikkala athin wanden kanda nama wanden banda nama wanden doth nama doth wandakillen sadhu ping athi budun dakina budu wena hamuduruwane eskawalen esakwalata mesakwalen mesakwalata….’
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