I found it is easier to jog when I carry the little copper stubby vel in my right hand. Before, I had all these junk thoughts coming into my head, “Oh I’m so tired, I want to stop,” “This is boring,” “Oh, I feel a little ache starting in my shin, maybe I should stop.” The vel stopped those thoughts, and I felt strong and focused. Holding the Vel, it’s easier to keep a mantra going in my mind.

One time I was jogging with my dog, and a man in a car veered toward me. I had the impression he was going to try to confront me or talk to me, and I did not feel safe with that. As I kept jogging, I reached into my pocket and picked up the vel. I mentally chanted one of the Muruga mantras Datta has given us. Immediately, the car and driver changed course and departed as if they had gotten bounced away. I proceeded to a safer area, thanking Muruga and Datta for their Divine protection and care.

ote: If I hadn’t had the physical vel with me, I would have simply imagined picking up the vel made of light. That works too!