The story of saiva saints/61. SITHTHATHTHAICH CHIVANPALE VAITHTHAR

by K. M. Venkatarmiah

61. SITHTHATHTHAICH CHIVANPALE VAITHTHAR

They are absorbed in the contemplation of Siva. They free themselves from the influence of the five senses and the four Anthahkaranas,^[1] force the prana through the central Nadi (Suzhumunai), hear the sound (or Natha), pray with devotion the gods of the six Adharas^[2], proceed farther, witness the Dance of Paranjothi (Light effulgent) and attain Siva Bhoga.^[3]

1. Inner seat of thought consisting of four aspects-- Manas, buddhi-chiththam and ahankaram.
2. Muladhara, Swathishtana. Manipooraka, Anagatha, Visuddhi, Ajnai.
3. "Spiritual experience of the soul in which it merges its individuality in Siva".