Kandar Anubhūti – Mantra Prayoga – 08
To Influence and Win the Favor of Those in Authority
For the eighth hymn, the Siddha Guru gave the title:
“Kuṭikanattavan Vasamāka” – “To Bring the Influential under One’s Control.”
In the older context, this referred to chieftains or landlords who ruled over different clans and territories. In today’s world, it can be applied to those in positions of power and influence—wealthy people, government officials, or leaders whose favor one seeks for success.
By meditating on the meaning of this hymn, and applying its mūlamantra and yantra through proper prayoga, one can approach those in authority and gain their goodwill and cooperation.
The Hymn
Tamil Verse (8th Hymn):
அமரும் பதி, கேள், அகம் ஆம் எனும் இப்
பிமரம் கெட மெய்ப் பொருள் பேசியவா
குமரன் கிரிராச குமாரி மகன்
சமரம் பெரு தானவ நாசகனே.
Meaning
“O Lord Kumara, son of the mountain king’s daughter, destroyer of the great asura in battle!
When you dwell within my mind, the delusion of the ego ‘I’ (aham) is destroyed,
and the true Reality (meypporuḷ) is revealed.”
Teaching
This hymn reveals the true basis of vasi-karana śakti (the power to attract and influence).
- A person who constantly asserts “I, I, I” and displays arrogance is never liked by anyone.
- Those who win over others, especially people in positions of power, are those who:
- do not impose themselves first,
- listen carefully to others,
- honor their words and perspectives,
- reduce their own ego in interactions.
Thus, the first secret of influence is freedom from ego.
- When approaching the wealthy, the powerful, or those in authority, if one carries arrogance, they will never be won over.
- But when the I-delusion is reduced, humility naturally radiates charm and attraction.
Arunagirināthar points to Muruga as the model:
- Kumara, son of the great Mountain Goddess, destroyed mighty asuras like Sūrapadman.
- To hold Him in the mind is to dissolve the ego-rooted tree (aham āham enum ippimaram).
- In that ego-free state, one perceives true Reality—and simultaneously, gains the power of universal attraction (sarva-vasi-karana śakti).
Practical Mantra Prayoga
- Meditate on Muruga as the one who slays the demons of pride and ego within.
- Visualize the “tree of ego” being uprooted in your mind by Muruga’s presence.
- When ego dissolves, others—especially those in authority—are naturally drawn to you and favor your cause.
The Siddha Guru therefore prescribed this hymn’s prayoga as “Kuṭikanattavan Vasamāka”—to win over those in power.
By understanding its meaning and applying the associated mūlamantra and yantra, the sādhaka can gain influence over the influential, ensuring success in dealings with leaders, officials, or benefactors.
✅ This Mantra Prayoga explains that the true secret of attraction is egolessness. By rooting out the ego through Muruga’s grace, one gains the power to win respect and cooperation from even the most powerful.