A perfect example of leading such a life is the 18th century mahaan Thayumana Mouna Guru, son of Kediliappar and Gajavalli Ammal. Impressed by him, a guru came in search of him, and the student soon became well known as the devout Thayumana Mouna guru. One day, when he crushed a rare palm leaf document in the presence of the Queen and the court, everyone was shocked. Soon, the mystery was cleared: the silk sari adorning Goddess Akilandeswari at the Tiruvanaikoil temple had caught fire, but it was doused quickly by a heavensent palm leaf document. Among his numerous compositions is the famous ‘Ëllarum inbutru irrukka ninapadhuvey allamal verondrum ariyein’ (I know nothing beyond wishing happiness for all).

Source: The Hindu September 20, 2023 12:12 UTC