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
An old photo of Siddhi Valaagam (சித்தி வளாகம்) or “Abode of Adepthood”, Mettukuppam, Vadalur, Tamilnadu, India. It was Ramalingam’s final residence and venue of his last talk in October 1873.
Arutperunjothi Agaval: Couplet 140:
வல்லப சத்திகள் வகைஎலாம் அளித்தெனது
அல்லலை நீக்கிய அருட்பெருஞ் ஜோதி!
Commentary: The expression “வல்லப சத்திகள்” (vallaba saktigal) refers to mighty powers capable of great tasks and achievements. There are many kinds or varieties of these powers.
This couplet affirms that the OmniLight bestowed a variety of mighty powers on Ramalingam and removed his afflictions.
Symbol of OmniLight 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 139:
பரைஒளி என்மனப் பதியினில் விரித்தே
அரசது இயற்றெனும் அருட்பெருஞ் ஜோதி !
Commentary: The term “பரை” (parai) refers to the state of the soul in which it has transcended all individual effort or striving and abides in surrender to divine will, power, and action.
This couplet affirms that the liberating light-power of the OmniLight pervades the seat (பதி – padhi) of Ramalingam’s mind and executes its rule or governance.
THE IMMORTALIZING WAY OF OMNILIGHT (அருட்பெருஞ்ஜோதி பெருநெறி) 