The story of saiva saints/32. THANDIYADIGAL
32. THANDIYADIGAL
Thandi Adigal belonged to Thiru Arur. He was born blind. He desired to deepen the tank at Thiru Arur. Hence he planted a wooden post on the bank, set up another stake at the bottom of the tank and connected them with a rope. With the help of the rope, he stepped down into the tank, dug out the earth, filled it in a basket, went up the tank and threw the earth on the bank. The Jains hated him and obstructed him from doing this odd job. The Saint did not pay heed to their talk. So they mocked at him by saying, “O blind one! Did you become deaf also ?” and snatching the basket threw it away. Thandi Adigal got wild and exclaimed, “What will you do if I get back my sight?" "We will vacate Tiruvarur”, suddenly they replied. The next day in the presence of the ruling king, he dipped himself in water and rose up with eyesight. All Jains became blind and left Thiru Arur. The Saint after doing selfless service reached the Feet of Siva.