Siddhar Sivavakkiyar Hymns (022)

நீளவீடு கட்டுறீர் நெடுங்கதவு சாத்துறீர்

வாழவேண்டும் என்றலோ மகிழ்ந்திருந்த மாந்தரே

காலன்ஓலை வந்தபோது கையகன்று நிற்பிரே

ஆலம்உண்ட கண்டர்பாதம் அம்மை பாதம் உண்மையே!

—சித்தர் சிவவாக்கியர் பாடல் (022)

You build big houses, erect large doors

Sons**! You were happy to live

When death came, you stood perplexed

It is true, upon holy feet of grandguru* who lived on poison and the mother

—Siddhar Sivavakkiyar Hymn (022)

* Since Sivavakkiyar has disclaimed the existence of Lord Shiva in many of his hymns (verse 9), 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.

** A way of addressing a group of people.