That marked the advent of a saint who described Muruga in all His splendour, glory and magnificence. Strange are the ways of God and it was such a person God had selected to sing His glory.Īrunagiri, who has been transformed into an enlightened saint and a poet of excellence, rendered his first song “Muthai Tharu.”. Rather, he was leading a life of pleasure. He did not have to undergo penance or struggle like other saints. He was graced by the God even at the beginning. They all reached their goal after following a hard and strenuous path. Many saints have dedicated their life to know God and reach Him. You are born to sing the glory of Lord Muruga.” Having said that, Lord graced him and conferred him the saintly advice. You are born to fulfill certain tasks assigned to you. You are born to give sustenance to lives. It is believed that the savior was none other than Lord Muruga. But rather than falling in the ground, he found himself in the hands of a savior. Affected by disease and dejected, he decided to end his life and leaped from the tower of Thiruvannamalai temple. Unfortunately, his interest centered around momentary pleasures and outward beauty of women. As his father expired soon after his birth, his mother, Muthamma and sister, Adhi, nursed him and brought him up in the rich cultural and religious tradition. Arunagirinathar was born in 15th century at Thiruvannamalai.
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