It has been always believed that Siththars are 18 in count. But they are still many more.
From Agathiyar to Vallalar, there have been many Siththars lived in various time period. Without our knowledge, still Siththars live among us.
If we try to search, who is first and chief of these Siththars means..
From Agathiyar to Vallalar, there have been many Siththars lived in various time period. Without our knowledge, still Siththars live among us.
If we try to search, who is first and chief of these Siththars means..
"நீ கேளு புலத்தியனே கற்ப மார்க்கம்
nee kelu Pulathiyane karpa markkam
நிர்மலமாம் சதாசிவனார் எனக்குச் சொன்னார்"
nirmalamaam Sadhasivanar enakku sonnar
- அகத்தியர்
“You hear Pulathiya, immortality was taught by
immaculate Sadhasiva”
- Agathiyar
"சிவனார் உரைத்த மொழி பரிவாய் சொன்னார்"
Sivanaar uraitha mozhi parivaay sonnaar
- தேரையர்
“Master kindly said Lord Siva’s words”
- Theraiyar
"தாரணிந்த ஈசனார் ஆயிக்குச் சொல்ல
thaaranintha Easanar aayikku solla
தாயான ஈஸ்வரியும் நந்திக்குச் சொல்ல"
thaayana Easwariyum Nandhikku solla
- போகர்
“That day Eesan said to Mother
Mother Easwari said to Nandhi”
-Bogar
"சொல்லவே தேவிக்கு சதாசிவன்தான்
sollave Devikku Sadhasivanthaan
சொல்லிடவே தேவியும் நந்திக்குச் சொல்ல"
sollidave Deviyum nandhikku solla
- தன்வந்திரி
“Sadhasiva said to Devi
Devi said to Nandhi”
- Danvandhiri
"பாதிமதி அணிந்தவர் தான் சொன்னதிது
paathimathi aninthavar thaan sonnathithu
பதியான் விதியாளி அறிவான் பாரே"
pathiyan vithiyali arivan paare
- யூகிமுனி
“One who worn half-moon said it
Those who are blessed alone learn it”
- YugiMuni
Like the above, we can quote many Siththar scripts as reference. They all conclude Lord Siva as first Siththar. The places where Siththars believed to be lived were enshrined with Siva Lingas, which can be seen as the token of respect to the first Siththar.
Original - www.siththarkal.com
Translated by - தமிழ் தமிழானவள்
