Vidyananda

Disciple: 

I had in my countless past incarnations mistaken the body for the self. High or low, seeing all as a mirage, I have by the grace of my Master realized the Self as 'I' and have been liberated. 

What meritorious work have I done? I cannot describe my good fortune. I am blessed by the grace of my Master, Narayana, of Nannilam! In my ecstasy I throw my cloth in the air, and dance for joy!

How noble have my parents been that they named me Tandava (dancer), as if they even then foresaw that I would be overpowered by the joy of having realized the Self and therefore dance in ecstasy!

Before who shall I pour forth this ecstatic Bliss of mine! It rises from within, surges up, fills the whole universe and floods unbounded! 

I bow to the lotus feet of the Almighty who was so gracious to bring me into contact with a Master who could teach me the Truth according to the holy texts!

Such is vidyananda. Those who study this work with devotion will realize the high state of repose and be liberated here and now. In order that all may clearly understand vidyananda, the true spirit of the Holy books, in Nannilam, Master Narayana appeared in my samadhi and commanded me to make this Kaivalya Navaneeta, perfect in every detail and free from defect.