Ayyappan 20 - The Eighteen Holy Steps To The Sanctum Comments

Dr. Geeta expounds on the Sarabimala ascendency- making us know though that there is much detail we know nothing of.

I came to know that this poem has been taken from your book " Mohiniattam -The Dance of the Enchantress" -Part 2 -The Choreographies entitled " Swamiye Saranam Ayyappa" . It is really a beautiful devotional poem relating to dance that says much about Sattwa' or illumination, ‘Rajas' or energy, ‘Tamas' or darkness! This poem reveals oneness of humanity, humaneness, and synthesis of love, compassion and devotion. Brilliant work.

(2) Thanks also for your Notes. In the end, many many thanks, Geeta ji, for such an exhilarating and enriching journey through the realms of mythology, spirituality, philosophy, faith and Classical Dance Form of Mohiniattam through this series.

The truth of Ayyappan worship for all mortals is 'To lead a noble, sublime anda wonderful way of life' and to achieve salvation after this life. The detailed description and significance of each of the eighteen steps to the Sanctum of the Sabarimala temple brings great joy to the mind and soul of a reader.

As I read the entire 20 poems at one stretch, It not only enlightened me with the faith of devotees but also the form of your dances. You did a wonderful job by bringing it to the notice of the PH readers and I am sure those who will read your poems will appreciate and respect you as a good human soul, God Bless You Geetaji......

A.wonderful poem and a wonderful dance. Both are marvelous arts.that vividly portray love, devotion and compassion Seems to me that the dance is beautiful yet complicated. Only a great dancer like the Poetess could deliver such amazing dance. A fascinating poem. Very informative.

You make us dance with your poems!