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Bogar
Bogar, Bhogar, or Boganathar was a Tamil Shaivite Siddhar who lived sometime between 550 and 300 BC. He was a disciple of Kalangi Nathar. He was born in Vaigavur near Palani Hills. He received his education from his mother and his grand father described in several traditions and texts. Bogar himself describes his native roots in his book "Bogar 7000". Bogar went from Tamil Nadu to China and taught about enlightenment, this is also mentioned in his book Bogar 7000. Bogar is said to be in "Nirvikalpa Samadhi" below the sanctorum of Palani Murugan hill temple. The Tamraparniyan sea route was adopted by Bogar in his travels from South India to China via Sri Lanka (ancient Tamraparni). Legacy A disciple of Agastya's teachings, Bogar himself taught meditation, alchemy, yantric designs and Kriya yoga at the Kataragama Murugan shrine, inscribing a yantric geometric design etched onto a metallic plate and installing it at the sanctum sanctorum of the Kataragama temple complex. Bogar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Karuvurar
Karuvurar was a sage or Siddhar from Karuvur (modern Karur) in Tamil Nadu, India. There are 18 Siddhars popularly known in Tamil literature. He is the one among the 18 Siddhars. Believers describe Siddhars as having the "ability to perceive the higher cosmic movements in universe." They are described as experts in Yoga, alchemy, literature, and philosophy, and as having the ability to move their souls to and from the bodies of others. Early life, family and his profession Karuvurar Siddhar lived in Karuvoor in Tamil Nadu now it is called as Karur. He lived during the reign of the king Rajaraja I. According to the evidence from the Saint Agathiyar’s work "''Agathiyar-12000" and'' the Saint Bogar's work "''Bogar'' - ''7000''", Karuvurar was descended from a noble Vishwakarma Brahmin family. His parents were in the hereditary business of forging idols out of metals and alloys. The parents of Karuvoorar Siddhar were dedicated to creating temple idols, by visiting various places of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kalangi Nathar
Kalangi Nathar was a Tamil Siddhar and the guru of Bhogar (or Bhogarnadhar). Kalangi Nathar was born in Kasi from Benaras. He belonged to the ancient tradition of Nava (nine) Nāth sadhus (holy ascetics), tracing their tradition to Lord Shiva He had stayed, always, either in ‘CHATURA GIRI’ or in ‘PODHIGAI’ hills. He could control wild animals with mantras. Kalanginathar is known for his tall physique. He’s an expert in the art of breath control (Vaasi Yogam). Kalangi Nathar and Bogar were considered to possess an ideal master and student relationship. It is said that they had a mutual care among both of them in their own spiritual progresses. Kalangi Nathar, especially took more care and strain towards the spiritual advancement of his disciple bogar. Kalangi Nathar was behind Bogar's every development and his innovations for the world. He is often referred to us Kanjamalai Siddhar. The word "kanjam" stands for the following meaning — gold, copper and Iron and m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arulmigu Dhandayuthapani Swamy Temple, Palani
Arulmigu Dhandayuthapani Swamy Temple is third of the Six Abodes of Murugan (Aarupadai veedugal). It is located in the city of Palani earlier it was known as ''Thiruaavinankudi(''as mentioned in the old Sangam literature Thirumurugatrupadai), Dindigul district, southeast of Coimbatore and northwest of Madurai in the foothills of the Palani Hills, Tamil Nadu, India. Palani temple is considered synonymous with ''Panchamritam'', a sweet mixture made of five ingredients. As per Hindu legendary beliefs, Sage Narada visited the celestial court of Shiva at Mount Kailash to present to him a fruit, the '' gnana-palam'' (literally, the fruit of knowledge). He decided to award it to whichever of his two sons who first encircle the world thrice. Accepting the challenge, Murugan started his journey around the globe on his mount peacock. However, Ganesha, who surmised that the world was no more than his parents Shiva and Shakti combined, circumambulated them and won the fruit. Murugan was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Palani Murugan Temple
Arulmigu Dhandayuthapani Swamy Temple is third of the Six Abodes of Murugan (Aarupadai veedugal). It is located in the city of Palani earlier it was known as ''Thiruaavinankudi(''as mentioned in the old Sangam literature Tirumurukāṟṟuppaṭai, Thirumurugatrupadai), Dindigul district, southeast of Coimbatore and northwest of Madurai in the foothills of the Palani Hills, Tamil Nadu, India. Palani temple is considered synonymous with ''Panchamritam'', a sweet mixture made of five ingredients. As per Hindu legendary beliefs, Sage Narada visited the celestial court of Shiva at Mount Kailash to present to him a fruit, the ''Jnana Palam, gnana-palam'' (literally, the fruit of knowledge). He decided to award it to whichever of his two sons who first encircle the world thrice. Accepting the challenge, Kartikeya, Murugan started his journey around the globe on his mount peacock. However, Ganesha, who surmised that the world was no more than his parents Shiva and Shakti combined, ci ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kuzhanthai Velappar Temple
Kuzhanthai Velappar Temple is a Hindu temple in the village of Poombarai near Kodaikanal in Dindigul. 10/12 centuries When Bogar returned from China after completed Palani andavar statue he built one more Navabasanam Statue at mid of Palani and PoombariWestern gates nowadays the place is called as Yanai Gejam(Bogar Forest). As per inscriptions in the temple which temple has built by king of Chera dynasty Legend There is a song-poem(Poombarai Velan) by Aruna giri nathar who lived during the 15th century while visited this temple this god has saved Arunagiri nathar from one devil by acted as a Baby(Kulanthai), The peoples is trusting because of this incident only Poombarai Murugan has called as ‘Kuzhanthai Velappar’ History The idol of the Muruga in Poombarai, was created and consecrated by sage Bogar, one of aaseevaham's (Ancient Tamil Culture) eighteen great ''siddhas'' out of an amalgam of nine poisons or ''navapashanam''. The legend also holds that, the sculptor had t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Siddhar
The Siddhar (Tamil: சித்தர் ''cittar'', from Sanskrit: ''siddha'') in Tamils, Tamil tradition is a perfected individual, who has attained spiritual powers called ''siddhi''. Historically, Siddhar also refers to the people who were early age wandering adepts that dominated ancient Tamil teaching and philosophy. They were knowledgeable in science, technology, astronomy, literature, fine arts, music, drama, dance, and provided solutions to common people in their illness and advice for their future. Some of their ideologies are considered to have originated during the First Sangam period. Practice Siddhars were typically first scientists, saints, doctors, alchemists, and mystics all in one. They wrote their findings in the form of Tamil language, Tamil poems on Palm-leaf manuscript, palm leaf manuscripts. These are still owned by some families in Tamil Nadu and handed down through the generations, as well as being kept in universities in India, Germany, Great Brita ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Poombarai
Poombarai is a village in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Geography Poombarai is located at the heart of the Palani hills, from Kodaikanal. Points of interest include terraced farming that gives the village an aesthetic landscape. Demographics Poombarai has a population of 3258 as of 2008, of whom 2,251 are male and 2,205 are female. The1533 workers include 554 casual labourers, 145 subsistence cultivators, 114 artisans, 10 salarymen and 5 others. Of the 1531 children 5–14 years old, 891 are in work and not school, 136 are in both school and work, and 504 are in school and not work. Economic The village hosts a Canara Bank Branch and an Indian Digital Studio. Education Poombarai has a Panchayat Union high school, a Government higher secondary School and a Nursery and Primary School. Kuzhanthai Velapar Temple The Kuzhanthai Velappar Temple (Kulandai Velayudha Swami Tirukkovil) was consecrated in the 5th century BC by Bhogar, a Tamil siddhar. The temple comes under ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tirumular
Tirumular (also spelt Thirumoolar etc., originally known as Suntaranāthar) was a Tamil Shaivite mystic and writer, considered one of the sixty-three Nayanmars and one of the 18 Siddhars. His main work, the ''Tirumantiram'' (also sometimes written ''Tirumanthiram'', ''Tirumandhiram'', etc.), which consists of over 3000 verses, forms a part of the key text of the Tamil Shaiva Siddhanta, the ''Tirumurai''. Chronology The dates of Tirumular's life are controversial, and because his work makes reference to so many currents of religious thought, the dates that different scholars assign are often appealed to for anchoring the relative chronology of other literature in Tamil and Sanskrit. Verse 74 of the ''Tirumantiram'' makes the claim that Tirumular lived for 7 ''yugams'' before composing the ''Tirumantiram''.''Tirumantiram A Tamil scriptural Classic. By Tirumular. Tamil Text with English Translation and Notes'', B. Natarajan. Madras, Sri Ramakrishna Math, 1991, p.12. Some are th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mahavatar Babaji
Mahavatar Babaji (; ) is the name given to his guru by Indian yogi Yogiraj Lahiri Mahasaya (1828-1895), and several of his disciples, who reportedly appeared to them between 1861 and 1935, as described in various publications and biographies.Yogananda, Paramahansa, ''Autobiography of a Yogi'', 2005. .Yukteswar Giri, ''The Holy Science''. Yogoda Satsanga Society, 1949Mukhopadyay, Jnananedranath, ''Srimad Swami Pranabananda Giri'', Sri Jnananedranath Mukhopadyay Property Trust, 2001.Satyananda Giri''Swami Sri Yukteshvar Giri Maharaj'', from ''A collection of biographies of 4 Kriya Yoga gurus'' iUniverse Inc. 2006. .'Satyananda Giri, Swami, Yogiraj Shyama Charan Lahiri Mahasay'', from ''A collection of biographies of 4 Kriya Yoga gurus'' iUniverse ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tao Te Ching
The ''Tao Te Ching'' (, ; ) is a Chinese classic text written around 400 BC and traditionally credited to the sage Laozi, though the text's authorship, date of composition and date of compilation are debated. The oldest excavated portion dates back to the late 4th century BC, but modern scholarship dates other parts of the text as having been written—or at least compiled—later than the earliest portions of the ''Zhuangzi''. The ''Tao Te Ching'', along with the ''Zhuangzi'', is a fundamental text for both philosophical and religious Taoism. It also strongly influenced other schools of Chinese philosophy and religion, including Legalism, Confucianism, and Chinese Buddhism, which was largely interpreted through the use of Taoist words and concepts when it was originally introduced to China. Many artists, including poets, painters, calligraphers, and gardeners, have used the ''Tao Te Ching'' as a source of inspiration. Its influence has spread widely out and it is one of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Siddha
''Siddha'' (Sanskrit: '; "perfected one") is a term that is used widely in Indian religions and culture. It means "one who is accomplished." It refers to perfected masters who have achieved a high degree of physical as well as spiritual perfection or enlightenment. In Jainism, the term is used to refer to the liberated souls. ''Siddha'' may also refer to one who has attained a siddhi, paranormal capabilities. Siddhas may broadly refer to siddhars, naths, ascetics, sadhus, or yogis because they all practice sādhanā. The Svetasvatara (II.12) presupposes a siddha body. Jainism In Jainism, the term ''siddha'' is used to refer the liberated souls who have destroyed all karmas and have obtained moksha. They are free from the transmigratory cycle of birth and death ('' saṃsāra'') and are above '' Arihantas'' (omniscient beings). Siddhas do not have a body; they are soul in its purest form. They reside in the ''Siddhashila'', which is situated at the top of the Univer ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yoga
Yoga (; sa, योग, lit=yoke' or 'union ) is a group of physical, mental, and spiritual practices or disciplines which originated in ancient India and aim to control (yoke) and still the mind, recognizing a detached witness-consciousness untouched by the mind ('' Chitta'') and mundane suffering (''Duḥkha''). There is a wide variety of schools of yoga, practices, and goals in Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism,Stuart Ray Sarbacker, ''Samādhi: The Numinous and Cessative in Indo-Tibetan Yoga''. SUNY Press, 2005, pp. 1–2.Tattvarthasutra .1 see Manu Doshi (2007) Translation of Tattvarthasutra, Ahmedabad: Shrut Ratnakar p. 102. and traditional and modern yoga is practiced worldwide. Two general theories exist on the origins of yoga. The linear model holds that yoga originated in the Vedic period, as reflected in the Vedic textual corpus, and influenced Buddhism; according to author Edward Fitzpatrick Crangle, this model is mainly supported by Hindu scholars. According ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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