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Meet Agastyar, a multifaceted Siddhar in Indian history. Why is he widely recognized as one of the Saptarishis? His legacy goes far beyond that.
Agastair, the revered Siddhar, is a father of Siddha medicines, the ingenious mind behind the first Tamil literature known as Adetium, and a pioneer in various domains like Alchemy, Astrology (especially Nadi Jodhidham), music, and an adept practitioner of Sri Vidya Sadhana. Shine as luminaries in both practical and philosophical accomplishments.
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Now, let's continue the life story of Siddharthya. Said that Agastya, also known as Sadatyal, existed around the 6th or 7th Century BC, a remarkable span of over 7000 years, and has references in both Ramayana and Mahabharata. Astonishingly, his medicinal concoction known as Bhupati Koligai is believed to possess the power to bring the dead back to life. Among his accomplished students was, continuing his legacy. He is also regarded as the mentor of numerous other Siddhas.
The name "Agasta" carries a symbolic essence. "AGA" means mountain, and "STEYA" is to make it still. It originates from the tale of the Vindhya Mountains, which grew tall in pride and stature, creating imbalance in Earth. When Agastya encountered this grand view, in an enduring stance of respect, the mountain bowed to him and made way for the sage and his family. Taking pause from growing, Agusta demanded the mountain to stay in the same way till he returned back. And when their mountain remains inclined to this day, awaiting Agastya's return. Yet, Agustar chose to stay in the South forever, eventually attaining the state of Samadhi. As Vindhya stopped growing, the imbalance of the Earth stopped, and the Devas and the humans thanked the Siddhan and his family.
In the realm of the Tamil language, the term "Agam" signifies inside, and "air" denotes belong. Therefore, Agatya translates to "one who truly belongs inside," the very essence of the soul.
The birth of Siddhar Agastya is intertwined with the story of Uvashi. His father is Saptarishi Pulastya, but his rebirth is the outcome of a Yagna performed by Varuna and Mitra. Apsara Urvashi emerges after the Yagna. Her extraordinary beauty causing them to ejaculate, and their seed falls into a pot. This leads to the birth of twin sages, Vashisht and Adasthya, from the pot. Due to being born from a pot (Kumbha), he is also known as Kumbhamuni.
In his early years, driven by an insatiable thirst for knowledge, particularly in philosophy, yoga, medicine, and astronomy, Agastya journeyed across Kashmir, Tibet, China, Nepal, and Kailash. He became a disciple of sages Nandi and Dhanvantari. Agastya embraced an ascetic life and became a revered sage. He wedded Lopamudra, a princess from Vidarbha Kingdom, despite her parents' doubts about her adapting to the simple life of a sage's wife in the forest. She believed that Sage Agastya possessed a wealth of knowledge that would outlast her youth. Devi Lopamudra was a devoted worshiper of the goddess Lalitha or Manonmani and author of Dhadi Vidya.
According to the texts from Thirumandaram, Lord Shiva directed Siddhar Agastya to relocate from the North to the Pothigai Mountains in the South. Agastya was proficient in both Sanskrit and Tamil. This Kanda Purana narrates the wedding of Lord Shiva and Devi Parvati, a grand event that attracted numerous guests, posing a risk of unbalancing the Earth. To restore equilibrium, Lord Shiva tasked Sage Agastya with moving to the South. He did this call and returned to South India, encountering Lord Muruga in the form of sage Kandan or Subramanya at Trikona Malai on the hill station known as Kadir Gama. Lord Muruga imparted spiritual wisdom to Agastya during this interaction. Aditya gained profound Siddha knowledge, Hubble medicine expertise, and received various sacred wisdom and also was initiated directly by his Guru Muruga himself.
He made remarkable contributions in the fields of medicine, Nadi astrology, Alchemy, and various other domains, enlightening and guiding fellow Siddhas to serve humanity selflessly. Many other Siddhas recognized his immense knowledge and started visiting him at Sadragiri in Tamil Nadu, holding him in high esteem.
Agastya's legacy is encapsulated in 96 books attributed to his name. However, some Tamil researchers proposed the possibility of Agastya mentioned in the Vedas and Agathyar mentioned in Tamil texts referring to distinct individuals. His presence spans the first and second Tamil Sundam literature periods. The first Tamil Sundam period extended for 4440 years, while the second spanned 3700 years.
It's fascinating to note that Agastya earned profound respect from the other 17 main Siddhas. They humbly submitted their poetic compositions, totaling over 30 lakh poetic scriptures, to him. However, Agastya assessed these works and revealed that their meanings were hidden and cannot be understood by many. He then crafted the Agastya Peru Kavyam, a masterpiece consisting of 12 chapters, each containing one thousand verses, totaling 12,000 points of impactful and lucid teachings in a very transparent and detailed way.
This accomplishment stirred a sense of concern among the other Siddhas. They realized that such powerful knowledge could potentially be misused by those who weren't sincere or well-intentioned. Acknowledging that Siddha wisdom wasn't meant for all, they sought the guidance of Lord Shiva, the Adi Siddhan, and together, with due respect, concealed Agastya's compositions within an impenetrable cave. After that, they placed their compositions near Agastya's Peru Tavian, making perennial as the master wisdom for their other compositions.
Meanwhile, during his meditation, Adasya glimpsed into the future, foreseeing impending catastrophes. Acting on this insight, he relocated to the safety of the North Pole, a decision coinciding with the end of the Dwapara Yuga, estimated around 6580 BC. submerged in the Indian Ocean, reshaping the geography of the area as we know it today.
So, what happened later, and what became of these precious writings by Augusta and his fellow Siddhars? Reflect on these questions, while we will explore in the next part of this video. As much as I am eager to continue, for the sake of time, let's split this into two parts. In the upcoming segment, we will delve further and also uncover his significant teachings.
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