Perur Santhalinga Swamigal

Perur Santhalinga Swamigal

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Perur Santhalinga Swamigal Profile

  • Name:
  • Perur Santhalinga Swamigal
  • Born / Home Town:
  • Perur
  • Spouse:
  • Gnambikai Ammal

Perur Santhalinga Swamigal Biography

Perur Santhalinga Swamigal was a Saiva spiritual writer in Perur who lived in the 17th century. He was married to Gnambikai ammal, the only daughter of the spiritual leader - Kumara Swamy Desikar and the sister of spiritual leaders and writers, Siva Prakasar, Velaiyar and Karunai prakasar. Sivagnana Balaya Swamigal II was his contemporary. Kolaki Maruttal, Vairakkiya Catakam, Vairakkiya Deepam, and Aviroda Undiyar are his authored books.

 

Exact birth date and death date of Perur Santhalinga Swamigal is unknown and he is believed to be lived in the 17th century in Perur also known as Chidambaram west and is one of the 'sivasthalams' of Kongunadu. Since childhood he was a great devotee of Siva and used to wear symbols of Siva, Vibuthi and Rudraksha. He remained in the company of spiritual and holy people and for the same reason he too lived a simple and spiritual life. He also visited many holy temples of lord Siva. Sivagnana Balaya Swamigal II was his contemporary who urged to meet him once. With the blessings of this spiritual leader, he married Gnambikai ammal, the only daughter of the spiritual leader - Kumara Swamy Desikar. But the couple didn’t have any kids. He led a spiritual life, passing over his lessons to his disciples.

 

Later he renounced the world utterly and his wife went back to her home, where she stayed with her brother. She also played a prominent role in bringing up her nephew – Sundaresanar. Later on Guru’s advice Santhalinga Swamigal settled at Perur, the holy city of Siva and continued his religious pursuits. He devoted his full time to teachings and meditation. Kumara Deva is his most famous disciple. He died at the age of 99.

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Updated: June 30, 2014

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