Siddhar Sivavakkiyar Hymns (014)

நாலுவேதம் ஓதுவீர் ஞானபாதம் அறிகிலீர்

பாலுள்நெய் கலந்தவாறு பாவிகாள் அறிகிலீர்

ஆலம்உண்ட கண்டனார் அகத்துளே இருக்கவே

காலன் என்று சொல்லுவீர் கனாவிலும் அதில்லையே

—சித்தர் சிவவாக்கியர் பாடல் (014)

You recite all four vedas, but know not God, soul and desire*

Ghee is inherently mixed within milk**, sinners you know not that

The grand Guru who lived on poison*** is within your self

You say he is a bringer of death, but it isn’t so even in the dreams

—Siddhar Sivavakkiyar Hymn (014)

* The things that chain a soul to this earthly world.
** The way the vital life force is mixed within one’s self.
*** Since Sivavakkiyar has disclaimed the existence of Lord Shiva in many of his hymns, it could either be considered as ‘one God’ irrespective of chunking them into various forms or in siddhars' tradition, it could be aptly called as immortals, or grand gurus who lived on poisons owing to their kayakalpam doses, which seems to be very much applicable, as siddhars have always revered to their gurus as gods, and they have lived in tune with them harmoniously, one with their hearts. In the verse 31, this state has been explained clearly.

Kayakalpam—Science of creating an imperishable body by taking in well formulated poisons periodically, in mild dosages, thus increasing body immunity, vigor and endurance to great levels, enough and more to withstand drastic natural conditions and venomous bites of animals, insects and reptiles, especially during deep samadhis and penance. That was the level of incomparable love, Siddhars had for being one with God and nature.