Jai Sriman Narayana !!
Jaya Jaya Sankara Hara Hara Sankara !!
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Kuzhivayathanir Kurinattukattun
Kayiru Kula Kulaiyin
Izhivaippurathun Aduthariyodi
Cheikatti Idaithadavi
Vazhiyal Vanthu Manakali Yeduthu
Marithun Thadavippoi
Ozhiya Muyarchiyaluyarthar
Odhum Ezhuthaney Chudanuyappar
Thiru
Dandi Adigalar was born in Tiruvar and he was blind by birth. He was a zealous devotee of Lord Shiva from a
young age. His blindness was not at all
an obstacle for his worship to Lord. He
worshipped Lord Valmikanathar and Goddess Kamalambikai in a temple situated in
Tirvarur.
It was
the period Jains were confiscated a major part of this area and enforced their
beliefs on the innocent people lived here.
They partially succeeded in their mission of annihilate the belief in
Shaiva Siddhantha. Gradually, they took control
over the west side of temple tank of Sri Valmikanathar Temple. Dandi Adigalar strongly believed that service
to devotee is Service to Lord. He took
up the challenge before him and with his unfaltering will power he decided to
renovate the temple tank which was in a devastating state. He proved to the
world that physical disabilities were not a hindrance for his mission. With the
help of rope tied to the poles, he walked through the rough pathways of the
temple tank; he excavates the land and removes the sand from the place. He continued his arduous work
vigorously. The Jains who were settled
here were annoyed by his deed. They
attacked him with sheer criticism, mocked him and insulted him pouring harsh
words. They disapproved his act saying
that it would take away the life of innocent creatures. But Dandi Adigalar was very firm in his
mission and continued his laborious act. The argument between Dandi Adigalar
and the Jains were continued. Dandi
Adigalar was totally frustrated at the strong criticism about his personal
disabilities. In return, he declared
himself as blessed with inner light and wisdom of Lord. With the grace of Lord he would attain his eyesight
and avowed that though they had eyesight they are blind with arrogance and misdemeanors.
Instantaneously a few of the Jains were irritatingly came forward and pulled
down the poles and ropes which were he used to walk through and Dandi Adigalar
had to return empty handed.
Extremely
disappointed Dandi Adigalar wept bitterly before the Lord. He went back to his home and lamented over
the task he left unfinished. He spent
that night grieved over the incidents happened and slowly drifted to sleep. That night Dandi Adigalar had a dream in that
Lord comforted him that he would be blessed with eyesight very soon and the
Jains would be punished for their treacherous act. The most compassionate Lord
appeared in the dream of the King who was ruling that city and instructed him
to put an end to the sufferings of his passionate devotee - Dandi
Adigalar. The King arrived at the spot
immediately and Dandi Adigalar explained the painful incident happened.
On the
next day King and his men arrived near the temple pond along with the huge
crowd of villagers. As the whole crowd
was witnessing Dandi Adigalar got into the temple pond, chanting the holy
Panchaskhara Mantra. He had a dip on
this sacred water and rose enthusiastically.
With the boundless mercy of Lord he got his vision and the Jains who
were harassed Adigalar were lost their eyesight and they were pathetically
moved around. Dandi Adigalar with his sheer determination
and dedication to Lord proved that everything was possible. Dandi
Adigalar completed the task successfully and continued his self- less service
to Lord.
In the
Tamil month Panguni – Sathayam is widely celebrated as Guru Puja day, the day
Dandi Adigalar attained the holy Abode of Lord Shiva.
Jaya Jaya Sankara Hara Hara Sankara !!
Jai Sriman Narayana !!
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