Thiruvachakaam - Sivapuranam
Thiru Manikyavachagar was born in a place called Thiruvadavur
to Thiru Sambupada Siruthar and Thirumathi Sivagnanavathi. The name of lord
Shiva in this place is Vadapureeshwarar. This place is about 10 kms from
Madurai. The King of Madurai at that time was Sri Arimarthana Pandian. He was
amazed with Sri Manikyavachakar’s knowledge and decorated him with the name “Thennavan
Brahmarayan” and appointed him as his prime minister.
Works composed by Manikyavachakar are collectively called
Tiruvachakam. These were not composed at the same time and same place. These
were composed at different times and at various places. We can see mention of
only Buddhists in his works. So scholars conclude that he belongs to 3rd
century AD. During the times of Appar, Sundarar and Sambandar, In addition to
Buddhism Samana (Jaina) sects were also getting foothold in south India.
The famous saying about Thiruvachakam, “Thiruvachagattukku
urugaar oru vachagattukkum urugaar”, correctly gives a hint about its rhythmic
language and choice of words and the spiritual philosophy in an easy to
understand language.
Thiruchitrambalam.
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