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## [27
Third Study: Vandan]
I wish to enter the Mitavgrah (the area of three and a half cubits around where the Guru Maharaj is seated), therefore please grant me permission to enter.
The Guru grants permission to the disciple by saying "Anujanami" (I permit). Upon receiving permission, the disciple says: "O Guru Maharaj! I stop all my worldly activities and touch your feet with my head and hands. If I have caused you any discomfort by this act of Vandan, please forgive me. Khamemi Khamasamano! Devasiyam Vaikkaman Avassiae Padikkamami" (O Forgiving Ascetic! I seek forgiveness for any offenses committed related to the day and I will remain free from offenses in the future by performing the necessary actions of worshiping your commands, i.e., I will try not to commit any offenses).
## Vandan Method
- While saying "Ichchami Khamasamano Vandioum Javanijjaae Nisihiyaa" during Vandan, stand outside the Avgrah with both hands placed on the forehead and bow your head in front of the Guru, seeking permission to enter the Avgrah. This signifies that the disciple is committed to always carrying the Guru's commands on their head.
## First Three Cycles
"Aho" - "Kaayam" - "Kaaryam" - These are completed with two letters each. Touch the Guru's feet with both hands joined in Kamalmudra and say the letter "A" in a soft voice. Then, place the joined hands on your forehead and say the letter "Ho" in a loud voice. This is the first cycle. Similarly, the remaining two cycles of "Ka....yam" and "Ka....yam" are also performed.
## Next Three Cycles
1. "Jatta Bhe," 2. "Javanni," 3. "Jjam Cha Bhe" - These are completed with three letters each. Touch the Guru's feet with both hands joined in Kamalmudra and say the letter "J" in a soft, low voice. Then, bring the joined hands to your heart and say the letter "Tta" in a medium, accented voice. Finally, touch your forehead and say the letter "Bhe" in a high voice. This is the first cycle. Similarly, the remaining two cycles of "Jav Ni..." and "Jjac..." should also be performed. There are six cycles for the first "Khamasamano" and similarly six for the second "Khamasamano," totaling twelve cycles.
In this way, the disciple stands outside the Avgrah in the first place of request, with both hands holding a Rajoharan in the Yathajat Mudra, bowing half their body and performing Vandan by reciting from "Ichchami Khamasamano" to "Nisihiyaa." The disciple expresses their desire to perform Vandan. After the disciple's request, they should perform Vandan from outside the Avgrah by reciting "Tikkhutto." Alternatively, the Guru...