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64 THIRU VILAIYAADALGAL
62 (C). THE JAINS AND SAMBANDHAR.
Sambandhar wanted to go to Aalavaai. At that time Thiru Navukkarasu was with him and tried to stop the proposed journey.
He said,” The positions of the planets are unfavorable. The Jains will stop at nothing to have their own way. Please postpone your visit until the planetary positions become more favorable. You are no more than a child as yet!”
Sambandhar replied,”Sire! you have survived the terrible hardships inflicted on you by the ruthless Jain by the mercy and grace of Lord Siva. He will surely protect me from dangers. The planets are all but His loyal servants.”
He sang the collection of songs known as Kolaru pathigam and left for Aalavaai in his pearl palanquin under its pearl canopy.
On the way he stopped in all the holy places and sang on the glory of Lord Siva. They reached near Madurai. The group was shouting,“He, who is the terror to the other religions, is here! He, who is the Sun dispelling the dark Jainism, is here!”
The Jain guru blocked their way. But Sambandhar got through their blockade and reached Aalavaai. He did pradakshinam and worshiped Siva.
He prayed to God,”Oh god, who had burnt Manmathan! Please give me the power and ability to win over the Jain gurus in a debate and revive Saivism as before!”
Vaageesar requested Sambandhar to spend the night in his madam. Sambandhar readily accepted the invitation. That very night the Jain gurus performed an Abhichaara homam.
They ordered Agni to burn down the madam where Sambandhar was staying. Agni shivered at the prospectus, wondering how could fire burn fire?
The gurus carried the fire and placed it in the madam. Fumes of smoke rose high but Agni was hesitating to burn down the madam. Sambandhar was informed of the happenings.
62 (C). THE JAINS AND SAMBANDHAR.
Sambandhar wanted to go to Aalavaai. At that time Thiru Navukkarasu was with him and tried to stop the proposed journey.
He said,” The positions of the planets are unfavorable. The Jains will stop at nothing to have their own way. Please postpone your visit until the planetary positions become more favorable. You are no more than a child as yet!”
Sambandhar replied,”Sire! you have survived the terrible hardships inflicted on you by the ruthless Jain by the mercy and grace of Lord Siva. He will surely protect me from dangers. The planets are all but His loyal servants.”
He sang the collection of songs known as Kolaru pathigam and left for Aalavaai in his pearl palanquin under its pearl canopy.
On the way he stopped in all the holy places and sang on the glory of Lord Siva. They reached near Madurai. The group was shouting,“He, who is the terror to the other religions, is here! He, who is the Sun dispelling the dark Jainism, is here!”
The Jain guru blocked their way. But Sambandhar got through their blockade and reached Aalavaai. He did pradakshinam and worshiped Siva.
He prayed to God,”Oh god, who had burnt Manmathan! Please give me the power and ability to win over the Jain gurus in a debate and revive Saivism as before!”
Vaageesar requested Sambandhar to spend the night in his madam. Sambandhar readily accepted the invitation. That very night the Jain gurus performed an Abhichaara homam.
They ordered Agni to burn down the madam where Sambandhar was staying. Agni shivered at the prospectus, wondering how could fire burn fire?
The gurus carried the fire and placed it in the madam. Fumes of smoke rose high but Agni was hesitating to burn down the madam. Sambandhar was informed of the happenings.
