This blog is devoted to the exposition and analysis of the post-religious and pure theistic path of wisdom and harmony (சமரச சுத்த சன்மார்க்கம்) envisioned by the Indian-Tamilian mystic, poet, and philosopher Chidambaram Ramalingam (1823 – 1874). Note: Jivakarunya Ozhukkam or "The Ethic Of Compassion For Sentient Beings", Arutperunjothi Agaval or "OmniLight Invocations", and the tetralogy of "Suddha Sanmarga Vinappams" or "The Petitions Of Suddha Sanmargam", constitute the authentic central writings of the later Ramalingam. In this blog, I will adhere to the principle that only the views expressed in these writings are representative of Ramalingam's Samarasa Suddha Sanmargam teachings. (C) All Rights Reserved By Blog Author: Thill Raghu, Ph.D. E-mail: traghu1874@gmail.com
Symbol of Divine Light in the சத்திய ஞான சபை (Sathiya Gnana Sabhai) or The Great Hall of Truth-Knowledge, a place of special manifestation of OmniLight.
Arutperunjothi Agaval: Couplet: 494
அருட்சுக மொன்றே யரும்பெறற் பெருஞ்சுகம்
மருட்சுகம் பிறவென வகுத்தமெய்ச் சிவமே!
The
Bliss
Generated
By
Arul,
The
Light
Of
Divine
Compassion,
Is
True,
Eternal
Bliss,
The
Rest
Is
False,
Ephemeral,
Illusory,
Bliss.
This
Has
Been
Determined
By
Divine OmniLight Supreme Intelligence!
Note: The Light of Divine Compassion is present in all the four levels of existence: inmost, inner, outer, and outermost. But one must consciously realize and express it.
The Arutperunjothi Agaval is Ramalingam’s magnum opus of spiritual enlightenment poetry composed in 798 couplets in 1872.In later posts, I will offer commentaries on these verses.
சத்திய ஞான சபை (Sathiya Gnana Sabhai) or The Great Hall of Truth-Knowledge, and place of special manifestation of OmniLight, designed by Ramalingam without any formal training in architecture. It was constructed in 1871 and opened to the public in January 1872. It is not a Hindu temple and ought not to be considered one. It has no anthropomorphic idols or images.
Arutperunjothi Agaval: Couplet: 493
அருளறி வொன்றே யறிவுமற் றெல்லாம்
மருளறி வென்றே வகுத்தமெய்ச் சிவமே!
Illumination
Of
Intelligence
By
Arul,
The
Light
Of
Divine
Compassion,
Yields
True
Knowledge,
The
Rest
Yields
Confusion
And
Delusion.
This
Definite
Distinction
Has
Been
Drawn
By
Divine OmniLight Supreme Intelligence!
Note: The Light of Divine Compassion is present in all the four levels of existence: inmost, inner, outer, and outermost. But one must consciously realize and express it.
The Arutperunjothi Agaval is Ramalingam’s magnum opus of spiritual enlightenment poetry composed in 798 couplets in 1872.In later posts, I will offer commentaries on these verses.
Symbol of Divine Light in the சத்திய ஞான சபை (Sathiya Gnana Sabhai) or The Great Hall of Truth-Knowledge, a place of special manifestation of OmniLight.
Arutperunjothi Agaval: Couplet: 492
அருள்பெறிற் றுரும்புமோ ரைந்தொழில் புரியுந்
தெருளிது வெனவே செப்பிய சிவமே!
“If
It
Receives
Arul,
The
Light
Of
Divine
Compassion,
Even
A
Fragment
Of
Straw
Will
Perform
All
Five
Cosmic
Tasks
Of
Creation,
Protection,
Destruction,
Concealment,
And
Revelation,
Know
This
Definitely”
Declared
Divine OmniLight Supreme Intelligence!
Note: The Light of Divine Compassion is present in all the four levels of existence: inmost, inner, outer, and outermost. But one must consciously realize it.
The Arutperunjothi Agaval is Ramalingam’s magnum opus of spiritual enlightenment poetry composed in 798 couplets in 1872.In later posts, I will offer commentaries on these verses.
சத்திய ஞான சபை (Sathiya Gnana Sabhai) or The Great Hall of Truth-Knowledge, and place of special manifestation of OmniLight, designed by Ramalingam without any formal training in architecture. It was constructed in 1871 and opened to the public in January 1872. It is not a Hindu temple and ought not to be considered one. It has no anthropomorphic idols or images.
Arutperunjothi Agaval: Couplet:491
அருணெறி யொன்றே தெருணெறி மற்றெலாம்
இருணெறி யெனவெனக் கியம்பிய சிவமே!
“The
Path
To
Realizing
Arul,
The
Light
Of
Divine
Compassion,
Is
The
Path
Of
Intelligence,
Insight,
And
Wisdom,
The
Rest
Are
Paths
In
The
Darkness
Of
Ignorance”
Thus
Declared
Divine OmniLight Supreme Intelligence!
Note: The Light of Divine Compassion is present in all the four levels of existence: inmost, inner, outer, and outermost. But one must consciously realize it.
The Arutperunjothi Agaval is Ramalingam’s magnum opus of spiritual enlightenment poetry composed in 798 couplets in 1872.In later posts, I will offer commentaries on these verses.
சத்திய ஞான சபை (Sathiya Gnana Sabhai) or The Great Hall of Truth-Knowledge, and place of special manifestation of OmniLight, designed by Ramalingam without any formal training in architecture. It was constructed in 1871 and opened to the public in January 1872. It is not a Hindu temple and ought not to be considered one. It has no anthropomorphic idols or images.
Arutperunjothi Agaval: Couplet: 490
அருளுறி னெல்லா மாகுமீ துண்மை
அருளுற முயல்கவென் றருளிய சிவமே!
“All
Is
Accomplished
By
Arul
Or
The
Light
Of
Divine
Compassion.
This
Is
Absolutely
True.
Therefore,
Strive
To
Realize
Arul
Or
The
Light
Of
Divine
Compassion”
Thus
Spoke
Graciously
OmniLight Supreme Intelligence!
Note: The Light of Divine Compassion is present in all the four levels of existence: inmost, inner, outer, and outermost. But one must consciously realize it.
The Arutperunjothi Agaval is Ramalingam’s magnum opus of spiritual enlightenment poetry composed in 798 couplets in 1872.In later posts, I will offer commentaries on these verses.
Symbol of Divine Light in the சத்திய ஞான சபை (Sathiya Gnana Sabhai) or The Great Hall of Truth-Knowledge, a place of special manifestation of OmniLight.
Arutperunjothi Agaval: Couplet:489
அருளலா தணுவு மசைந்திடா ததனால்
அருணலம் பரவுகென் றறைந்தமெய்ச் சிவமே!
“Without
The
Light
Of
Divine
Compassion,
Even
An
Atom
Has
No
Activity,
Hence,
Realize
And
Disseminate
The
Nature
Of
Divine
Compassion”
Declared
Divine OmniLight Supreme Intelligence!
Note: The Light of Divine Compassion is present in all the four levels of existence: inmost, inner, outer, and outermost. But one must consciously realize it.
The Arutperunjothi Agaval is Ramalingam’s magnum opus of spiritual enlightenment poetry composed in 798 couplets in 1872.In later posts, I will offer commentaries on these verses.
Symbol of Divine Light in the சத்திய ஞான சபை (Sathiya Gnana Sabhai) or The Great Hall of Truth-Knowledge, a place of special manifestation of OmniLight.
Arutperunjothi Agaval: Couplet:523
பதிநிலை பசுநிலை பாச நிலையெலாம்
மதியுறத் தெரித்துள் வயங்குசற் குருவே!
Supreme
Being,
Soul,
States
Of
Soul-Bondage
And
Soul-Liberation,
Divulged
To
My
Discernment,
Trenchantly,
By
Divine OmniLight True Guru!
Note: The Arutperunjothi Agaval is Ramalingam’s magnum opus of spiritual enlightenment poetry composed in 798 couplets in 1872.In later posts, I will offer commentaries on these verses.
Symbol of Divine Light in the சத்திய ஞான சபை (Sathiya Gnana Sabhai) or The Great Hall of Truth-Knowledge, a place of special manifestation of OmniLight.
NebularStar Hatchery (Source: NASA)
Arutperunjothi Agaval: Couplet: 522
கணநிலை யவற்றின் கருநிலை யனைத்துங்
குணமுறத் தெரித்துட் குலவுசற் குருவே!
Stellar
Structure,
State,
Source,
Or
Origin,
Organized,
Revealed
Supremely,
Rejoicingly,
By
Indwelling,
Resplendent
OmniLight Real Guru!
Note: The term “கருநிலை” refers to the “embryo” of the formation of stars. It is remarkable that in this couplet, composed in 1872, Ramalingam anticipates a discovery of twentieth century science by indicating that stars are formed in “embryos”. We now know that these are nebulas or interstellar clouds of dust and gas.
The Arutperunjothi Agaval is Ramalingam’s magnum opus of spiritual enlightenment poetry composed in 798 couplets in 1872.In later posts, I will offer commentaries on these verses.
Note: The phrase “யிரவியின் வளர்நிலை” (Iraviyin valar nilai) refers to the states of growth of the Sun. It is remarkable that in this couplet, composed in 1872, Ramalingam anticipates a discovery of twentieth century science by indicating that the Sun is subject to growth or expansion. This couplet also remarkably affirms that cosmic heat is increasing.
The Arutperunjothi Agaval is Ramalingam’s magnum opus of spiritual enlightenment poetry composed in 798 couplets in 1872.In later posts, I will offer commentaries on these verses.
சத்திய ஞான சபை (Sathiya Gnana Sabhai) or The Great Hall of Truth-Knowledge, and place of special manifestation of OmniLight, designed by Ramalingam without any formal training in architecture. It was constructed in 1871 and opened to the public in January 1872. It is not a Hindu temple and ought not to be considered one. It has no anthropomorphic idols or images.Symbol of Divine Light in the சத்திய ஞான சபை (Sathiya Gnana Sabhai) or The Great Hall of Truth-Knowledge, a place of special manifestation of OmniLight.
Arutperunjothi Agaval: Couplet:534
சத்திய மாஞ்சிவ சித்திக ளனைத்தையும்
மெய்த்தகை யளித்தெனுள் விளங்குசற் குருவே!
Veritable
Powers
Of
Pure
Intelligence,
Integrally
Granted
By
The
Indwelling,
Transparent,
OmniLight True Guru!
Note: The Arutperunjothi Agaval is Ramalingam’s magnum opus of spiritual enlightenment poetry composed in 798 couplets in 1872.In later posts, I will offer commentaries on these verses.