Rudra Pasupathi Nayanar
Rudra Pasupathi Nayanar | |
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| Personal | |
| Born | Pasupathi Thiruthalayur |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Organization | |
| Philosophy | Shaivism, Bhakti |
| Honors | Nayanar saint, |
Rudra Pasupathi Nayanar is the 16th
Vedic hymn dedicated to Rudra (a form of Shiva). Therefore, he is known by the name Rudra Pasupathi Nayanar.[1]
Hagiography
Rudra Pasupathi Nayanar was born in a pious
Thiruvarur District (17 km south of Mayiladuthurai and on the Nedungadu-Karaikal route via Kollumaangudi).[2]
At Thiruthalayur, there is an ancient Shiva temple called Sri Parvati Samedha Sri Baleswarar temple.
Rudra Pasupathi Nayanar was an ardent Shiva devotee. He used go to the water tank in the early morning and evening and chant Shri Rudram Chamakam hymn with folded hands raised above his head. The hymn hails Shiva as the Supreme Being and is believed to accord the reciter Shiva's grace. The vibration of the intense prayer of the Nayanar is described to reach the abode of Shiva, who pleased with the Nayanar's devotion grants him salvation.[3][4][5]
Purattasi – Ashvini
star is widely celebrated as Guru Puja Day of Rudra Pasupathi Nayanar.
References
- ^ M. R. Sakhare (1978). History and philosophy of Lingāyat religion. Karnatak University. p. 148.
- ^ ConsecrationThe Hindu, Friday, 20 October 2006
- ^ The Vedanta kesari. Sri Ramakrishna Math (Madras, India). 1999. p. 118.
- ^ 63 nAyanmArkaL
- Swami Sivananda (1962). SIXTY-THREE NAYANAR SAINTS. A DIVINE LIFE SOCIETY PUBLICATION.