Birth of Siddhar Nayanar
It was 18th Century. British rule was slowly spreading across India. In South India, in Chennai, there was a well versed Siva Bhakta, who was working in famousLord Siva temple. He was blessed with baby boy and he was named as Arangayar.Arangayar was very sharp child. His father ensured that Arangayar has all knowledge of Vedas, Spiritual Practices and Divine worshipping methods. Arangayar being a sharp child became an expert in all Vedas and Practices. He was even honored as “Thatuva Sastri” for his expertise in all Vedas and Practices.
Arangayar was also a great devotee of Lord Shiva, who always saw every being as one. He realized everyone is equal in front of God and he never encouraged any caste, religious discrimination between people. Having no discrimination in his thoughts, words and work, he feel in love with a woman who, similar to Arangayar, was intelligent, smart, loved everyone equally, felt that in front of God everyone is equal. Her name was Kullammal.
Arangayar, being a revolutionist, married Kullammal, moved to Bringamalai (Mountain where Bringa Maharishi lived), which is now called St. Thomas Mount. The Couple was blessed with baby boy who they named as Sivanlingam. Siddhar Sivalinga Nayanar was born in year 1835.
Education of Siddhar Nayanar
Similar to his Father, Arangayar wished his son should be expert in all Vedas, Spiritual Practices. In line with great saying “As Father so as son”, Siddhar Nayanar like his Father Arangayar, gained expertise swiftly in Vedas, yajnas and spiritual practices. Siddhar Nayanar finished his education at very early age. But from Childhood, he immersed himself in spiritual discussions and discourses. He was so interested in Spiritual scriptures that without any guidance, at age of 11, he read all Spiritual scriptures that shared knowledge of Brahmam.
From age 11 to 13, he read all Gnana poems and scriptures written by 18 Siddhars. At age of 16he finished reading and gained expertise in Manu Dharma Sastra. By age of 20, he read through all Gnana Sastras and scriptures. He understood knowing one is equal to knowing everything. He went around like Mad to gain Brahma Gnana and know about Brahmam which is everywhere, in every micro, macro organisms.
In Search of GURU
Without GURU’s Guidance nothing can be pursued (especially spiritually). Siddhar Nayanar searched intensely for a GURU, from whom he would like to hear, understand and be guided to realize Brahma Gnana. In India, there is a famous saying “WHEN THE DISCIPLE IS READY GURU WILL APPEAR”.
Siddhar Nayanar, as he kept reading many books, came across a book which only spoke about Brahma Gnana. The mere words in the book, made Siddhar Nayanar realize what he is, his true form is. The name of the Book is “OZHIVIL-ODUKKAM”, written by Saint “SEERKAAZHI KANNUDAYA VALLALAR”. Rather saying as written, it would be apt to say a reflection of “ATMA GNANA” by Saint.
Siddhar Nayanar heart fully surrendered to GNANA GURU “SEERKAAZHI KANNUDAYA VALLALAR” as disciple. He contemplated on the book continuously. His mind never searched for any book or for Brahma Gnana. He built temple for his GURU in his heart, worshipped him day and night.
Siddhar Nayanar, after completely surrendering to his GURU, he realized he is Brahmam. He is not different from Brahmam and Brahmam is not different from him. Brahmam is only one. He realized and saw himself everywhere. He understood this can happen only when a disciple has been completely taken over by GURU. With immense devotion and love towards GURU, he scripted the book “POORNAA-NANDODAYAM”. In the book, he shares how he was completely taken over by his GURU “SEERKAAZHI KANNUDAYA VALLALAR”.
People hearing Siddhar Nayanar’s discourses on Gnana and about his work “POORNAA-NANDODAYAM”, called him as SAANGU SIDDHA SIVALINGA NAYANAR.
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10 дек 2021
