Murugan and Delviniyan journeyed deep into the mountains. Deep into the forests that covered the mountains. They travelled and travelled until they reached the centre... not just of the forest, but of themselves. And then Delviniyan saw...In the centre of the mountainous forest was a clearing, a small hut and a pit in the ground. A meditative pooja was performed. Murugan and the young Delviniyan sat by the side of this pit and began meditating on Brahman's inner beauty. They spent one whole year perfecting this meditation and had achieved much. Delviniyan felt peace and serenity, but Murugan looked on impassively until he said "You have reached a higher state of being, but you have not yet crossed over to the truth."
"What must I do?" - asked Delviniyan.
Murugan replied, "You must throw yourself into this pit. This hole is a portal between many Lokas and Talas (spiritual dimensions), and anything that touches it will become the Instrument of Brahman - he will become the implement/tool that he was destined to be".
In Dravidian Aaiyyanist tradition the pit that Murugan was describing was a gateway between dimensions close to Brahman's essence, from both the positive aspects (Lokas) and negative aspects (Talas). These realms are close to the will of Brahman. And thus the transfer of spiritual resonant energy is totally in line with Brahman's mindset, such that anyone coming into contact with these myriad realms will be immersed in Brahman's consciousness... and can only act in Brahman's path.
However, when Murugan asked Delviniyan to throw himself into the pit... Delviniyan froze as he was not yet ready to make the Universal sacrifice. Thus the young child said in fear and intrigue: "No... I am afraid, I do not believe that I am ready."
Murugan then answered. "Then leave now. You will return when you finally accept the true reality. As you have freed me, you may come back and ask for my help and teachings whenever you wish it. I will wait for you in the Ataantain (Timeless) Yogic position until you return."