At a small shop on the way we got some biscuits and placed them before the dog. It sniffed the biscuits a little and moved away without eating them. Odd I thought. But maybe biscuits were not its thing. At any rate I was not wasting more money on the dog. It was Pradosham that day and we ourselves were planning on not eating through the day till evening.
After a little while, the dog ran ahead of us and we found it waiting for us outside the Dakshinamurthy shrine before Ramanashram. Having found the dog there, we went inside the temple to have a Darshan and some Vibuthi. As we resumed our walk, the dog continued following us. It did this walk ahead and stop routine in a couple of other temples on the way – including some like a Ganesha temple that was to give one a lot of wealth which I hadn’t noticed on earlier trips.
I was getting a little curious about the dog as time went by. Every 100 meters or so, it would be attacked by the dogs of that territory. For a small dog, it was very brave and would snarl back. Though it looked timid, it had unusually large, sharp and menacing teeth. Most dogs got scared of that. When the attackers were too many in number it would lie down meekly and let them gather around him and bark away to glory till they realized that he wasn’t planning on staying in their turf but was just a transit passenger. This ritual happened every 10 minutes and was pretty scary. After the first couple of times when my aunt – who is mortally scared of dogs – reacted strongly to the dogs, he would cross over to the other side of the road whenever dogs attacked so that the confrontation would happen away from us. This itself was very strange awareness on its part, but at that time it didn’t strike me as too odd. I had read enough about animals being sensitive to humans, and I thought this might have been a lost pet that was trying to become friendly with us.
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Half way through the walk the rest of the group had moved ahead and it was just Surya and me with the dog. Surya had by then taken a liking to the dog and named him Kala – given that the Vahanam (or mount) of Kalabhairava was a dog.
Somewhere a little before the mid point, he suddenly went off into a narrow path that led away from the main road towards the hill and the rougher “inner path”. Having been used to the follow-kala routine by now, we went along to see where it was going. After walking for 5 minutes or so, we came to a small lake and the path got less defined and more thorny. Since we were not wearing slippers our speed slowed down considerably. After a little more time, a number of other dogs started gathering around us in a distance and it looked like a showdown with Kala was going to happen again. I got scared and decided to get back to the road. As we walked away Kala tried to stay put indicating that we should follow him. But when he realized that we were not staying, he ran ahead of us, stopped and then amazingly did a full sashtanga namaskar to the hill – with both his front and back legs flat on the ground. I have never seen a dog do anything like that before. He stayed that way till both me and Surya did the same, and then he trotted back on to the road.
By that time I realized that this was no ordinary dog. But my logical mind came up with numerous other possibilities such as that it belonged to a local swami and hence was just following the path taken by that person etc., and we walked on.
Then at one point we saw that he wasn’t following us anymore. We looked around and couldnt see him anywhere ahead or behind. We traced back our steps to the Kubera Linga temple. And there we realized that the abhishekam was going on and they had had a screen in front of the deity. We had left the temple earlier because we were getting late. But Kala has stayed on outside. He was not let into the temple, so it is unlikely that he could have seen that the screen had been drawn in front of the deity. But as soon as we came, the screen was opened and we could see the deity. And when we left this time, we had Kala tagging along right behind!
I was now worried about Surya getting too attached to the dog. I was also thinking that as we got into the bus, the dog would try to follow us back to Bangalore. But then I had learnt enough over the last year not to worry too much thanks to the wisdom of my Guru Swami Nithyananda whom I was totally hooked to. We walked the next few kilometers back to the starting point – the north gopuram of the Arunachala temple. Just as we came close to the main gate, Kala walked under a small deserted stall and lay down quietly. He wouldn’t come out even if we called. We realized that it had been 6 hours since it had taken any food or water and bought some other food. Again it didn’t touch it. In awe we went to the temple to tell the others who had gone ahead about what happened.
I have no idea how to explain the incident or what it meant. Later on I read a story about how in Ramana’s life there was a dog that used to eat from Bhagavan’s plate. And how one day it committed suicide by jumping into the well because one of the disciples had criticized it for eating from his plate. Bhagavan apparently chided the disciple and said that the dog was a Siddha who had taken birth just to be with him. So perhaps Kala was another such being that was hanging around Thiruvannamali just to go around the hill.
I have heard about such strange incidents happening around there in books. But having seen it first hand was something indescribable for me and Surya. It makes us realize how little we know of the amazing and mystical world we live in.
I had a similar incident. A dog followed me and my wife as we were doing the circumambulation. It joined us at about the 2 km point and was with us till we reached the temple area. I also thought that it was expecting food. But, it didn’t seem to relish the cake I bought for it. It is a strange thing for a dog to follow anybody for about 10 km, that through hostile territories. I would therefore love to suspend reason and succumb to think that it was a divine incident. Incidentally, I did three circumambulations. Two on the first day and one on the following morning. This incident took place in the first round. I didn’t happen to see the dog in the second and third.
This is an amazing incident. Om Nama Shivaya
this is wondrous indeed and made me cry the dear soul in the little doggie come to spiritually aid you. yet you woul d have shooed it away! be kind to all animals
It is all about beleif. First if we beleive Siddhas exist, then we must accept they can be anywhere in any form at any time. They can even be there when a couple is in most intimate moment. The issue is at that time, infatuation takes control of the minds and the world gets vanished around. This is the secret. For one who is intimate in the surrender to GOD, there is nothing around him. But then, that stage is not easy at all. The animal that followed and led was a a simple manifestation of a divine guide but then guides have to take these shapes and life to communicate. They can be in the form of a crow, a bird,a cat and so on. It only requires a beleif to perceive it correctly. They do not attend to everybody. Only the gifted are guided. You have been guided on that day.
Yes all need our awareness…………. thank you!
congrats and blessings to those who had such Darsans of siddhas.We are peaceful.prosperous and happy and healthy because of their blessings and best wishes Our hearty thanks to those who come across such siddhas and reporting such incidents increasing our belief ,faith and trust which acts as a vitamin for our existence.
Interesting and amazing story, and a mystical experience. Smart dog. My first inclination would be to encourage it to follow! But then, I have always been that way.
In chaduragirimalai near thonipparai where the famous sundaramahalingam temples etc are there,strange things like this-i.e.dogs showing the way/guiding etc happens.It is said,some times the siddhas there bless you .they follow you,watch you without any “roopam”(without physical appearance).
spiritually very touching incident. It needs the strongest belief that God exists in all living and non-living things. Personally I have experienced similar thing at another place.
om namo ramannaya.
Even during Baghawan Ramana Maharishi days we have read that a bird used to go around with Maharishi. It is quite possible, Baghawan had taken the walk along with them . Recently was an article of a pig doing 24 hrs Pradakshinam at kalahasti . We have no clue in the form Baghawan choses to come , hence we must treat be it human beings or animals with utmost kindness . There are enough measure to take care if some one takes an aggressive stand , but better to contemplate before taking stern or violent action on any one . A truly moving story That surely drenches your eyes & I think about the heart that had to leave the animal & board the bus
Similar Incident I experienced while doing Mansarovar Kailas Parvat parikrama during last year June.
Before going for parikrama I had prayed lord Dattatreya and Shri. Shirdi Sai Baba
to be with me in any form during the Parikrama.
On second day of the Parikrama It happened that Four dogs followed us throught the day and in the night we stayed at a hotel and I thought the dogs must have gone back.
But next day morning when we started all the four Dogs appeared and I was really surprised. I offered some biscuits but none of them touched it and they went with us till we completed parikrama and took the bus to reach base camp. When we boarded the bus they stayed back ,and really felt that God was with me during the parikrama as per my wishes and I cannot forget this incidence till the end of my life.
it proves God lives in every being.
such incidents do happen when you venture a tour with utmost devotion/ when I visited for the first time to Sabarimala to have a Darshan of Lord Ayyapa while returning at 0200AM I felldown from a height of 20 feet as there was no road after a point but I had no fracture or injury. It is all due to devotion & dedication . HE knows how to protect us Samiye Saranam
In this great creation, there are many things which human eye can not see and human mind can not understand. The enlightenment is the stage in which human mind goes very near to understand this great phenomenon.
When we can talk on mobile without any visible link, there can be many such things which a human normally can never understand….
God bless us all… Be good, do good and say good. It is simple formula to understand this Creation.
Dear sir/madam,
It is an incident showing that God is there and he will guide you during the course of your circumambulation there and also in your long travel in your life. You were focussed at that place which is new and your vision couldn’t drift towards other routine affairs. If the persons stay focussed in their day to day lives, they would definitely witness such miracles taking place every now and then. What is required is being calm and compost and focussed.
I have expressed my views out of my little knowledge, and request all the readers to follow their instincts.
Very inspiring. Krishna says in Bhagawat Gita about vishwaroopa darshan. See God in all living things is the message He has given. The incident mentioned above is the same. A good message has been given. It is not that God resides only in temples, He is everywhere and we should have the wisdom to understand that.
It proves the point that the place itself is divine and that good things happen in that place all the time. No doubt that great rishis like Ramana had stayed in TV Malai.
Each step I took was a Girivalam and every move was a prayer to Lord Dakshinamurthi ~ the answer of the prayer , the fall into the well, the grant of the wish, the conversation , with The Guhesa as Lord Dakshinamurthi was my priceless gift memoirs and remembrances to this the navel of my Universe..Aum Nama Shivaya Aum Bhagavan Shri Satya Sai Babaya Namaha ~
It is a amazing exeperience. Man can never understand the true nature of natures creations.
Once I went Kuruvapur near Raichur , Karnataka , there is a Island in Krishna River , Sripad Srivallbh Swamy first avatar of Dattatreya lived there . We have to go by Boat which made of Bombu sticks . I stayed night in temple , there is no accommodation facility and early morning kakada Aarthi we suppose to wake up If we need to have darshan and we have to bath in river in a dark . I went alone and don’t know where to do my morning activities . I controlled myself considering religious place , but pass just urine and watching around in total dark I saw a dog watching me , I went for bath in river even I don’t how deep it is , there is only one dim light which run with solar power . I took chant sripad’s name and dip my body in river few times and came back and surprisingly that still watching me from top and until I reach back to temple not moved .
Jai Gurudeva Datta …
ys ,, its not strange..it happens with those who has some dedication and spiritual knowlege, its theirs past karmas which gives them such a memorable and un belivable experiences. one has to experience it and others must start believing it. OM NAMAH SHIVAY…
Wonderful experience. It means that, We should always within the ‘Bhagawan Ramana’. All who are in sadhana may compulsory read Paramahamsa Yogananda’s MAN’S ETERNAL QUEIST BOOK it was also released in Telugu ” Maanavudi Nithyanveshana”. A guide/bible containing ful of speeches. But reading the book may takes two to three months time.
Sir, i am very much interested to read a book which was published by M/s. EMESCO in Telugu with regard to Swami Nithayanda (Bangalore). If any one is interested to send it to me, i will be very thankful to them
OM SRI SAI RAM.
Certainly I very memorable incident to experience.
Myself born in Tiruvannamalai currently working in Dammam Saudi Arabia. Distance is no measure about truly realising the glory of God, Lord Arunachala in any form and place.
With Lord Arunachala and Bhagavan Ramanamaharishi’s blessings I must be able to take on Girivalam in my next vacation to Tiruvannamalai.
om namah shivaya!
Thanks for sharing to us
Humans should learn to be kind to all animals. Irrespective of what an animal does for us, its our duty to feed hungry animals when we see them. God has made us capable so we can look after less capable beings He created.
Bless the writer for having such a kind hear!
Yes, I too agree 100%. I too wish to have such blessed guidance!
Wonderful! Wishing to get such a blessed guidance!
Yes. I too agree 100%. I too desire to have such blessed guidance!.
Dear All, incidents makes us to realise god in everything and everywhere.Whether we come across any incident or not our firm belief and faith will lead us us to reach our goal.
Inscrutable are the ways of divine manifestations
I too had very divine and celestial experience at Thiruvanamalai , and wanted to share it here. To the common man, it might sound unbelievable, but such is Divine experiences. No science can ever explain it: http://www.indiadivi…vannamalai-r681
Thanks for sharing. In a place called Phlatan (near Pune) in Maharashtra, we have a yearly pilgrimage to Pandharpur (Shree Vitthal). A dog used to wait for the pilgrims to arrive at our town (Phaltan) and then walk 110 km with the pilgrims and return. It used to do this only during the Ashadh Ekadashi pilgrim.
The local ruler built a statue of the dog in his honour.
It is not possible to find a rational explanation for everything, especially incidents such as this. It is left to each one to form their own conclusion and beliefs. The author has not drawn any conclusions but reported the thing as it happened. Animal behavior experts will be able to find a logical explanation, but the certain dogs do have the habit of attaching themselves to strangers albeit temporarily and in this manner. A dog wishing to leave a territory and explore new territories may seek protection in the company of men (I have seen this type of behavior) but in this case the dog chose to confront other dogs away from company of men.
Amazing experience to remember throughout ones life
Om Sai Ram. All are god’s leelas
I read this article a day after my experience . I went to p Parthasaraty TEMPEL from T nagar by foot. From almost near our home a strange dog accompanied us to almost near the TEMPEL . First we tought It will stop accompanying is after some time. In spite of often being challenged by local dogs at short intervals ( should be 15 to 20 times) it was with us for more than 5.5km of the5.8 km journey. At first we could not understand its action but as time went we believed Bairava was with us.this was our first walk to the TEMPEL.after reading this article ( was sent to me by a friend on the same day) we strongly believe there is a SUPREME DIVINE POWER with us to look after us( even tough if he is testing us ).we also are sure HE will bring us out of any problem.
Amazing Experience. But with such knowledge….a disciple of NIthyananda ? It put me off. Such knowledgeable people behave strangely na !
i experienced the same during our girivalam last year. The dog started following us suddenly from adi annamalai , it kept at exact distance either in front/ back of us. It warded off all stray dogs (there were number of such stray dogs which oppossed the entry of this divene dog intoheir ” terretory” ! )during the girivalam. theer was such “encounter” evry now and then, and the divine dog never retracted. IT stood the ground and surprisingly the stary dogs kept quitely after some time.
when we wenr to some temples eg idukku pillayaar, the dog was waiting for us all the time at the entrance. soon we started sensing some thing divine about the way the dog was escorting us .. ! we bought some buiscuits for the dog.but was not too enthusiastice about it. the divine dog escorted us right upto annamalaiyaar temple gopuram ( some ten kilometers from the entry point of divine dog ie adi annamalai , entrance , and then stopped. WE thanked and prayed for the welfare of this divine dog ,which went back
.. I dont think this is something accidental. because now i see that you too had experienced this some time. back. , may be hundreds of devotees too would have experienced this ,WITHOUT UNDERSTANDING that to be a divine experience. .Thanks for your post
The same type of incidence happed to us . When i , my brother friend Mr Sastry , His father and sister were doing inner giri pradikshana to Arunachala .Before that day i was having some sort fear that i may encouner any tigers,snake etc . I am a devotee of Ramana & Arunachala. i started doing pradakshina doing arunachal smaranam .Sastry was going ahed of me showing us path becuase it was his second pradakshina . A dog escorted right from staring of the arunachala behind ramanshram . This dog eashwara accompanid us till for few hours till we reached the road . Arunachaleshwara alway protects his real kinkara bhaktas . He always shows path to his true beleivers .The smarana of arunachala gives us jeevanmukthi .
There is saying in puranas . If you take birth in Tiruvayoor , or visits Chidambaram ( in yoga way) , dies in Kashi/varnashi you can get mukthi .But by only doing Aruanchala smaranam you will get jeevan mukthi .It is true ….by all means.
Ramana Das
We had a similar incident during the “aruna giri pradakshina” or girivaalam too. Om Namah Sivaya
This experience is well recorded one even if not always highlighted. I remember way back in the year 1991 when I took the girivalam after a hectic day in the local Government Arts College, a similar experience occured to me as well.I was too tired that day to pay heed to details about the Dog that was following me at a safe distance. When dogs don’t bark or chase they are safe companions. So I left it at that. Because of the huge rush of pilgrims everyone was in a rush to complete the long Giri valam. In addition I was not too well for such an exhaustive exercise that day. But now I can recall even if with some vagueness that there was an accompanying being with me. The rest does n’t matter. Next time I would pay heed to the details and get back to you on this channel. Until then Hari Oom.
it is not a dog it is a form of god “BAIRAVAR”
Really amazing
Yes , Its nice… When we visited there, the same kind of dog was walked with us & till the end.
When we asked local people , they said its good dog & in Tamil “மலை சுத்தும் நாய் ” .
I suggest you listen to swamijis lecture on shiva, yoga and Brahmasutras. They are available in You Tube free of charge.
I also would like to visit Arunachala Mountain and Ramana Maharishi’s temple , samadhi mandir and do some spiritual activities to get blessings of Siddhar Ramana Maahrishi .
Hope Shree Ramana Maha Rishi will fulfil my desires and call me shortly for holy darshan .
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The same thing Happened to Us
Brown coloured Dogs started Girivalam from Dakshina Murthy Temple . On the way where ever we stopped he stopped there and resumed the walk with us
In the way many many street Dogs chased him because of Territory issues of those But He completed 14 KMs complete Girivalam with us .
Interesting thing is it stopped where he started with us . Another Day I say him in Ramana Ashram
Aum Arunachalaya Namah