http://www.seshadri.info/shiddhpurushas.htmSIDDHA PURUSHA The dictionary defines Siddhar as a divine human being of great purity and holiness, said to be particularly characterized by eight super natural powers or the ashta maha siddhis. The Siddha Purusha was one who had gone beyond the physical to spiritual realms, where conquering the senses he had attained union with the one God. The senses conquered, the Siddhar turned his body into a channel for spiritual attainment. All powers were channelised into reaching the highest state of realization. As defined in the chapter on Sri Vidya, the Kundalini was awakened to attain enlightenment.
The Siddhar saw his body as a temple, the Atman was God. These masters go beyond the physical to realms divine using the same sense organs that are used by ordinary man to satiate physical pleasures. By awakening the divine potential within them the Siddha Purusha attained exceptional powers called asta maha siddhi. These powers were used to benefit humanity and mankind, never for mere personal gain. Indeed the Siddha Purusha was one who had gone beyond the personal to regions that were universal.
How does one identify a genuine Siddhar from the innumerable self-styled mystics of today? For one, the genuine sage of enlightenment was a master of realization one who utilized his infinite powers for the well being of mankind. The flaunting of limited siddhis, materializing various objects to attract attention or mesmerizing devotees were not for them. The genuine masters were concerned about the economic and even more, spiritual well-being of the distraught souls who appealed to them for salvation. Exploitation was never their style; indeed they were in many ways divinity personified and reflective of their philosophy that the body was indeed a shrine for the divine. They had gone beyond the physical infirmities common to man, old age, sickness, mental aberrations, etc. Most of them treated the body as merely a tool for enlightenment; some of them had even completely transformed the physical body into light. The extent of their knowledge covered all areas of human thought, the past, present and future, with their divine powers nothing was hidden from them.
The Sathguru had instructed that as part of the project, shrines for 18 Siddha Purushas be constructed at the Sakthi Peeta Brindavanam. They as indicated by the Sathguru, during his divine guidance have incarnated at the Sakthi Peeta Brindavanam for the benefit of human kind. Guided by the greatest Siddhar, Sri Seshadri Swamigal, the 18 masters have come to life at the Sakthi Peeta Brindavanam. The brief life stories of the 18 Siddhars are given below.
1. SRI SIVAVAKIYAR SIDDHAR
Born with Lord Shiva's name on his lips this great sage said that the constant repetition of the Lords name would even turn ones body into gold. A great rennuciate he is said to have lived for over 4,000 years. His works include Naadi Parikshai and Sivavakiyar 1000.
2. SRI KAYILAY KAMBILISATTAMUNI SIDDHAR
Also known as Roma Rishi this great sage is said to have come from Rome. He is said to have mastered all eight siddhis. His works include Vroma Rishi Vaithyam 1000 and Naago Roodam.
3. SRI MAHA BOGAR SIDDHAR
Born in China Sri Maha Bogar is said to have mast red all the mantras at a very young age. He is said to have crafted the famous idol of Lord Muruga at Palani. His main works include Bogar Vaithyam 1000 Bogar 12000.
4. SRI KAGA BUJANDAR SIDDHAR
Born in Truchi in Tamil Nadu Sri Kaga Bujandara is said to have seen the truth in everything around him. This great saint is said to have witnessed in the form of a crow several cycles of creation and destruction Famous works include Kaaga Bujanda Gnyanam, Kaaka Kaiveeyam 33.
5. SRI PULIPANI SIDDHAR
Born in China, Sri Pulipani Siddhar is said to have been the disciple of Maha Bogar Swamigal. When Maha Bogar crafted the idol of Lord Muruga at Palani is Sri pulipani Siddhar who collected the required herbs. His famous works include putlipani Jaalam 325, putlipani Vaidyam 500.
6. SRI SATTAIMUNI SIDDHAR
Sri Sattaimuni Siddhar was bom in Sri Lanka and came to Tamil Nadu. Seeing Maha Bogar in a temple and captivated by his radiance he abandons his family and becomes his disciple. His works in simple language appeal greatly to the common man his works include Sri Sattaimuni Karpam 100 and Sri Sattaimuni Nigandu 1200.
7. SRI AGAPEY SIDDHAR
Nayanaar a weaver by birth was displeased with mere materialistic success. Visualing Sage Vyasa as his Guru he sits in meditation in a Jyoti tree. Agapay Siddhar as he came to be known wanted people to control the negative feelings within them and to realize God. His writings include Agappay Siddhar paadal 90 and Agappay Poorna Gnyanam 15.
8. SRI AZHUGANI SIDDHAR
Sri Azhugani Siddhar advised people to shun the materialistic world and to embrace spiritualism. The use of rare herbs like. Azhugani and Thozugani gave him his name. His famous works, include Azhugani Vaithiam and Azhugani Yogam.
9. SRI KUDUMBAI SIDDHAR
Born into the Yadava clan Sir Kudumbai Siddhar was said to have been an attractive child. His mother used to adorn his ears with kudumbai an ornament and hence his name. At the age of 16 a saint is said to have blessed him with the knowledge of the Self. There after he retired from the materialistic world and wrote of God and self in simple language. His works include Kudumbai Gnyana Soostram 18, Kudumbai Siddhar Paadalgal.
10. SRI VALLALAR SIDDHAR
Ramalinga Swami also called Vallalar was a sage of infinite realization. From a young age he showed greater interest in the worship of God rather than in studies Once he is said of have placed a mirror on the wall, garlanded it and offered worship only to find not his image but that of Lord Muruga. Sri Vallalar preached the equality of all man kind. His penance was so great that lamps burned with water rather than oil. Ramalinga Adigalar attained Maha sammadhi at Vadalur where he transformed his physical body into light to merge with the Divine. His famous works include Maha Deyva Malai and Deyva MaDni Maalai.
11. SRI IDAIKADAR SIDDHAR
Sri Idaikadar is considered an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. It is said that once while out grazing goats he was blessed by a Siddhar with immense divine powers. It is said that he and his goats survived famine when foreseeing the difficult times ahead he built a house with walls of grain and fed his goats plants that survived without water. The planets visit him when feed on grain and goats milk they fall asleep. Changing their positions the siddhar assures that rain commences saving the land from famine. His famous works include Idaikadar gnyana soothram 70 and Idaikadar Kanida Nool.
12. SRI PATTINATHAR
Once a wealthy merchant, an observation by his son that having wealth and not distributing it to the needy was like being like a needle with no eye, made him renounce the world. He visits many spiritual places seeking union with the Lord. The Lord gives him sugar cane saying that when the bitter came becomes sweet he would attain mukthi. At Tiruvotriyur the cane becomes sweet and playing with the children on the beach he asks them to burry him in the sand. They do so only to find a lingam in his place. His famous works include Thiruvedai marudur Mumani Kovai, Thiru Ekamba Mudayar Thiuvan daadi.
13. SRI KADUVELI SIDDHAR
Sri Kaduveli Siddhar was born in Kaduveli in the Chola era. Though his songs are popular through out the state, his life story remains obscure. His famous works include Kaduveli Siddhar Paadal.
14. SRI KANCHAMALAI SIDDHAR
Sri Kanchamalai Siddhar is said to have been born in the hills and to have spent his life in the caves. He is said to have used his extensive powers to travel by air. His dress was made from medicinal herbs and he is said to have been fond of birds. His famous works include Kanchamalai Siddhar Kalakyaanam, Kanchamalai Siddhar Paadalgal.
15. SRI CHENNEMALAI SIDDHAR
Sri Chennimalai Siddhar was capable of curing incurable diseases. He is said to have united with Lord Shiva whom he found living in the same tree as him. The tree where he attained Jeeva Samadhi is even today an object of worship. His writings are found in the Padinen Siddhar Kovai. He is said to have written the Pinakesar Thattuva Paadalkal.
16. SRI KAPILAR SIDDHAR
Sri Kapilar is said to have incurred the curse of Lord Shiva lord is said to have been bom in Madambakkam as a cow where he attains salvation. The temple for Lord Shiva where he worshipped him is said to be the Dhanupueeswarar Temple. His works include Kadaichanga Ilakiya Noolgal.
17. SRI KARUVOORAR SIDDHAR
Karuvoorar belonged to a family of Viswakarmas. He is said to have sculpted in gold the dancing Nataraja as seen by the Chola king Hiranayavarman. It was under his guidance that the Brihardeeswarar temple was built by Raja Raja Chola at Tanjavur. His famous works are Karuvoorar Vaidya Kaviyam 700, Karuvoorar Pala Thirattu.
18. SRI PAMPATTI SIDDHAR
His early days were spent chaining snakes. Once while out hunting for snakes he sees before him an enlightened sage who tells him to conquer the snake within. From that moment he accepts Sri Sattaimuni Siddhar as his guru and performs yoga for may years. Seeing that people were dis satisfied even after acquiring all materialistic things he started distancing himself from them. His famous works are Paampatti Siddhar Gnyana Soosthram PaampaatiSiddharPaadalgal .
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