Siva Nandan, a devout Hindu hailing from Kayamkulam, Kerala, has a unique and inspiring story to share. Currently serving as a security head in a merchant navy ship, Siva Nandan's spiritual journey took an unexpected turn when he developed a profound love for Jesus Christ without knowing much about Him.
Despite his Hindu faith, Siva Nandan found solace in conversing with Lord Jesus during lonely nights on his ship voyages. His connection with Christ grew stronger over time, leading to a life-changing experience three years ago.
During a perilous journey from Yemen to South Africa, Siva Nandan and his 21-member crew encountered a sudden and violent weather change. Adverse winds and heavy rains damaged the ship's engines, causing it to overturn and sink. In a moment of desperation, Siva Nandan called upon Jesus Christ, expressing the imminent threat to their lives. Miraculously, in the blink of an eye, a wind blew in the opposite direction, restoring the ship to an upright position.
In the aftermath of this traumatic incident, Siva Nandan turned to the Bible, and opened it (A Bible was gifted by a friend sometime ago, which he used to read without understanding). To his astonishment, the verses he encountered resonated deeply with his experience: "He reached down from heaven and rescued me; he drew me out of deep waters" (Psalm 18:16). Convinced that it was the miraculous intervention of Lord Jesus Christ that saved him, Siva Nandan embraced the Scriptures with profound love.
Upon returning home, Siva Nandan visited Kreupasanam and participated in a 'covenant' ritual in October 2023. During evening prayers at their home, he sensed the presence of the Holy Mother of Kreupasanam through a fragrant aroma, the same fragrance he experienced at the Holy Altar of Kreupasanam. That marked the beginning of countless miracles for him and his family. His handicapped daughter exhibited sudden signs of healing, while his medical student son received a rare invitation for employment in the United States.
Now, Siva Nandan's sole wish and prayer are to receive grace to deepen his love for Christ and His Mother. May God bless him abundantly and fulfill his desire to love the Lord and His Holy Mother with unwavering devotion.
