Born: Tamil Nadu
1705 – 1744

Middle Age.

When he became god-minded he quit his job and began roaming, preaching Saiva Siddhanta philosophy and Shiva worship. His songs are full of the divine bliss which he enjoyed and transmitted in abundance. The songs on the theme of the Atman craving for the union with the Supreme, are famous for their authenticity, simplicity and easily remembered language. Here is one example of Thayumanavar’s presentation of the highest thoughts of philosophy (Translated): See everything through Love, says my teacher. But in my ignorance I probed through my intelligence. What I saw was only darkness and in that darkness I did not see even myself!