He says Lord Siva has given him a suitable body and the mental ability to comprehend the Vedas and to speak about them. By talking of the significance of Vedic mantras and their uses, Thirumoolar shows us the significance of his work, Thirumandiram, said R. Narayanan in a discourse. Thiruvalluvar in kural number 28 says that the greatness of righteous people is evident from the mantras they give us. When Marulneekkiyar was cured of his stomach ailment by Lord Siva, an asareeri voice announced that henceforth he would be called Navukkarasar. Navukarasar not only composed verses in praise of Lord Siva, but he also undertook the work of cleaning temples.

Source: The Hindu May 07, 2021 15:39 UTC