Devotional norms featured in periyapuranam
The purpose of this study is to explore and determine the devout expression in Periyapllml1nll1. Devout expression is mainly distinguishing a soul's love towards god. Completely sacrificing everything one owns to god is the basis called pure selfless devotion. Conscious based worship toward...
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2014
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| Summary: | The purpose of this study is to explore and determine the
devout expression in Periyapllml1nll1. Devout expression is
mainly distinguishing a soul's love towards god. Completely
sacrificing everything one owns to god is the basis called
pure selfless devotion. Conscious based worship towards god
through the endless love will definitely helps to form a bridge
connecting the god and mankind. Materialistic qualification
like race, ethnicity and practical rules does not required to
perform devotion towards god. Moved by his extreme and true
devotion, Kannappa Nayanar proves deep love and being pure
at heart is far more enough to gain blessings from god. The four
ways of attaining mukthi (Sariyni, Kiriyai, Yogam and Nyanam)
which clearly underlined by Saiva Siddhantha were shown in
the way of living by Kannapar. Sivanadiyar, the devotee with
uncomparable dedication and love towards god cook his own
loving son for the sage to have food. The marvellous dedication
of Siruthondar goes to the extreme as he called his son being
present to enjoy the meal with the sage. Arrivatayar who put
the luminance of his worship like a torch was continued to have
the wealth worship even in the absence of materialistic wealth.
He continues the routine to feed the god with rice, spinach and
mango buds shows his determination to do the service in spite
of any serious problems in mind. Ilayankudi Mara Nayanar who
has the real service motto was able to serve whoever came to
him with the love for the Supreme, were given pleasant welcome
with his folded hands, blossomed face showering with sweet
words. He would clean their feet, give them the comfortable
seat and serve the food which is rich in all the six tastes. His real
service motto become stronger even after his wealth shrunk, he
find all the possible ways to continue the service was at no time
second in quality. |
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