The Twelve Azwars-Who were Azwars
Posted 1st November 2007 at 08:18 PM by Pushpavalli Srinivasan
Updated 3rd May 2008 at 08:43 AM by Pushpavalli Srinivasan
Updated 3rd May 2008 at 08:43 AM by Pushpavalli Srinivasan
Sriman Narayan (Lord Vishnu) had sent his Sanku, Chakram, sword, Gathai, Kausthupam, Vaijeyanthi malai and the Nithya Suris as Azwars in this world for the salvation of mankind (Jivathmas.) Azwars are esteemed higher than the sages. The sages performed Tapasya, Homams and Yaghyas to attain mukthi by controlling their karmendriyas, whereas Azwars lived in this world among the ordinary people and lead an ordinary life. They professed that ordinary mortal could attain mukthi through Bakthi. They composed Divya prabandams in Tamil which contains the essence of Vedas. Hence they are called Tamil Marai. The Prabandams are also called as Azwarkal Aruliseyal. They explain the relationship between Jiwatma and Paramatma. The Nalayira Divya Prabandam that contains all the Pasurams of the twelve Alwars were lost. But Nadamunikal took great efforts and revived them through Nammazwar after chanting “ KaNNinuN SiRuthambu” twelve thousand timesAs I had narrated above that Lord Vishnu’s Divyayudams (Weapons ) Ornaments and Nithya Suris ( Those who always live in Vaikuntham ) were born as Azwars. Here I am giving you the list:
1. Poykai Azwar - Sanku
2. Buthathazwar - Gathai
3. Peyazwar - Sword
4. Thirumazisai Azwar - Chakram
5. Madurakavi Azwar Kumudan-Nithya Suri
6. Nammazwar -Senai Mudaliyar –Nithya Suri
7. Kulasekara Azwar Kausthupam- A rare gem worn by Lord Vishnu
8. Periyazwar - Garudan
9. Andal Bhumi Piratti
10. Thondaradipodi Azwar - Vanamalai ( Vyjeyanthi Malai)
11. ThirupaNazwar Maru
12. Thirumangai Azwar - Sarangam
The birth of Azwars were instrumental to spread Bakthi Neri (Devotion to Lord Vishnu ) who was supposed to be the only one to help jiwathmas to attain mukthi/liberation.
Nadamunikal Thiruvadikale Saranam!
1. Poykai Azwar - Sanku
2. Buthathazwar - Gathai
3. Peyazwar - Sword
4. Thirumazisai Azwar - Chakram
5. Madurakavi Azwar Kumudan-Nithya Suri
6. Nammazwar -Senai Mudaliyar –Nithya Suri
7. Kulasekara Azwar Kausthupam- A rare gem worn by Lord Vishnu
8. Periyazwar - Garudan
9. Andal Bhumi Piratti
10. Thondaradipodi Azwar - Vanamalai ( Vyjeyanthi Malai)
11. ThirupaNazwar Maru
12. Thirumangai Azwar - Sarangam
The birth of Azwars were instrumental to spread Bakthi Neri (Devotion to Lord Vishnu ) who was supposed to be the only one to help jiwathmas to attain mukthi/liberation.
Nadamunikal Thiruvadikale Saranam!
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Fascinating!
L, KamlaPosted 1st November 2007 at 08:29 PM by Kamla
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Dear Kamla,
Thanks for your prompt FB.
Love,
PushpavalliPosted 1st November 2007 at 09:05 PM by Pushpavalli Srinivasan -
Dear Pushpavalli
The first two lines are so captivating, I wasnt aware of those facts at all. Thanks to you i am being educated. Looking forward for much more..Posted 2nd November 2007 at 07:13 AM by Anandchitra - Dear AC,
I was also not aware of these facts. Only lately I read this and came to know. IL had given me the opportunity to share this with you all. I wonder whether I will be able to do justice to your expectations.
Love,
PushpavalliPosted 2nd November 2007 at 07:40 AM by Pushpavalli Srinivasan -
Hi,
That was a great piece of info... Though I have heard of the Alvars... Not this...Posted 2nd November 2007 at 07:47 AM by Vysan
