The story of saiva saints/59. PATHTHARAYPPANIVAR

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59. PATHTHARAYPPANIVAR[1]

They are pious persons who render service to Siva and His devotees. They worship the devotees of Siva. They witness the worship of Lord Siva in the temples. They render service to Lord Siva. They cause Aruchchanai.[2] They hear the stories of the Lord with rapt attention. They engage themselves in uninterrupted meditation. Whether they stand or sit, walk or remain quiet, eat or sleep, they always meditate on the Feet of Siva. if they collect money from public donation for rapairs to temples etc., they spend to the last paise towards those purposes only. These eight are the characteristic features of the Bhaktas or pious persons.

  1. ↑ From 59-65 are "Groups of Saints" - Thogai Adiyar.
  2. ↑ ARUCHCHANAI- "Offering of flowers sacred leaves, or saffron accompanied by a recitation of the sacred names of a Deity in a temple."
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