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Pillaiyar Suḻi (
Nomenclature and Symbol
Pillayar Suli in
History and theology
The symbol is used to denote the
Pillayar Suli is considered as a truncated version of the Hindu auspicious symbol and mantra
As per the Puranas, Aum symbolizes the Trimurti with Akhara symbolizing the creator god Brahma, Ukhara symbolizing the protector god Vishnu and Makhara symbolizing destroyer god Shiva. Pillayar Suli represents the fusion of Brahma and Vishnu, as a means to create and protect any new creation.[5] According to Kanchi Sankaracharya, there are various meanings of the symbol. The symbol similar to the Tamil letter உ(u) may be derived from Umayaval or Uma, a name of Parvati who is considered as a sister of Vishnu. As Parvati created Ganesha, the symbol became associated with him. He further explains that the curve emanating from a circle indicates that everything arises from the universe (represented by the circle) and the curve may represent Ganesha's trunk. The curve followed by straight lines may also indicate that any work that deviates will be set right on worship to Ganesha.[6]
Tamil saint and
The symbol might have had a different realistic usage during the ancient period. Before the advent and widespread usage of
Usage
The symbol is a sacred textual symbol primarily used by
The practice is similar to writing Shri (Tamil:ஸ்ரீ, Sanskrit:श्री) prevalent in North India where the word is used to denote lord Ganesh.[1] Sri Vaishnavas believe that “௳” sign represents the goddess Lakshmi, and it is an alternative for writing Shri.[11]
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- ^ Balakrishnan, Subramanya (1991). Worship of Deities in Hindu Religion. University of California. p. 12.
- ^ Limited, Alamy. "Vaishnavite symbol, Ulagalandha Perumal Temple, Kanchipuram". Aalamy. Retrieved 1 December 2021.