Sri Malaiperumal Siddhar Swamigal and Sri Ramalinga Swamigal

Preamble:

Tamilnadu has been known for saivism and rich cultural heritage from the very beginning of existence. To enrich the same, as many as siddhars incarnated and lived among the ancestors. In fact many siddhars were considered to be alived before and after 18 siddhars. These siddhars dedicated their lives for realizing “Bliss”. That was the reason why they abjured the worldly life and were in a deep meditation. By which they purified the mind and attained “perfection”. This stage is indeed fit to be called “Siva” or Ruthra Amsa. It was their ultimate aim. (Immortal life).

Many personalities like Sri Rama Krishna Paramahamsar, Sri Pampan Swamigal and Sri Ramana Magarishi got attained this stage called “Samadhi” or Bliss.

Among these divine personalities, one was Siddhar Sri Malaiperumal Swamigal, who incarnated in 18^th century at Kattucherry near by Porayar. After having learnt of occult and divine skills, he ostracized from family and came to Alathur. He made here many Siddhis, which helped the people to be relieved of Disease, Poverty, Mental stress. He also emphasized the importance of disciplined life very similar to Sri Ramalinga Swami’s philosophy.

He attained Nirvikalpa Samadhi- bliss in the year 1852, 11^th August – Friday at 12.00 a.m.

General information about Siddhar:

Who is a siddhar? A siddhar is one who has attained siddhi, i.e. "Power, Prowess, Strength, Ability", then a special kind of psychic and supernatural, Miraculous, Occult power. There are eight kinds of super natural powers called as "Astama Siddhis" such as Anima, Mahima, Laguma, Garima, Prapthi, vasuthuvam, Pragamiyam and Isithavam.

According to the book "Valmiki Suthira Gyanam" authored by Siddhar Valmiki, "By purifying the mind and attaining perfection one becomes a siddhar (Tamil Chittan);

A classical definition of siddhas is given by Siddhar Thirumoolar: "Those who live in yoga and see the divine light and power through yoga are the siddhars (Tamil Chittar)".

According to Kamil Zvelebil, there are some features which are typical for all or almost all siddhars as a body of thinkers.

• First, in sharp opposition to the bhakti tradition, they refuse to allow themselves be carried away by idol worship in particular temples.
• Second, in contrast to bhakti which emphasizes passionate devotion to God, the siddhar emphasize knowledge, yoga practice, and character, moral behavior, right conduct. Anger, lust and egoism are the worst sins.
• Third, almost all siddhar's raise a protest against caste and casteism.

By above all the information it is understood that the siddhars have given thought –provoking information, by realizing the “bliss”. (Assimilating with the Omnipotence). Hence they equally treated all the human beings without caste and casteism and they believed that all the every human beings have divine skills and it should be realized by us.

So once you visited this divine place, you would also experience the “complacency and divine vibrations”.

Bus root:

Karaikal town, which is under the administrative jurisdiction of U.T. of Pondicherry, is 130 km from Pondicherry and 18 km from Nagapattinam of Tamil Nadu. The nearest railway station is Nagore (15 km) & Mayiladuthurai (45 kms), while the airport is at Trichy (150 km).

Alathur is the village, which has the lovely green cultivation field and trees surroundings, it is situated near by Vizhithiyur about 15 km from Karaikal. There is no direct bus service to this place. It is to be reached through Car, Auto, and Two wheelers from Karaikal or from Vizhithiyur.

Vizhithiyur to Alathur is about 3 km.

Meditation Hall:

A beautiful meditation hall was constructed here by Sri. Siva.Jayakumar- Trustee- Sri Malaiperumal Swamigal Temple.

****************************