The gate inward

The inner path · அகம்

Round 6 · behind the hill

Behind the hill

This part of the journey is yours alone. Nothing here is checked or recorded. Take as long as you need.

Sit in silence

Sit quietly for two minutes with Umapathi's question. Allow the difference between Siva's presence and our recognition of Him to remain before you, without trying to settle it at once.

Vinaa Venba, verse 1

நீடு மொளியு நிறையிருளு மோரிடத்துக்கூட லரிது கொடுவினையேன் பாடிதன்முனொன்றவார் சோலை யுயர்மருதைச் சம்பந்தாநின்றவா றெவ்வாறு நீ.

Rendering: Spreading light and thick darkness cannot readily meet in one place. Sambandar of lofty Marutai, with its close-growing groves, how did You abide in me, burdened by harsh deeds, even before I recognised You?

Read the question silently or chant it softly, then give it a little silence: Vinaa Venba.

Sit with this

How might I become more willing to receive help when I do not yet understand?

The gate outward →Back to the front of the hill

The inner path

✦Sit in silence

✦Sit with this

Sit in silence

Sit with this