Tamil Sidhha movement were more oriented toward journey of knowledge, who believed only through knowledge one can realize the god, as against the popular form of Hinduism the Bakthi movement. Tamil Sitthar’s literary movement started with Thirumoolar. The later Siddhas especially Civavakkiyar was very critical against mainstream Hinduism. He criticized idol worship and people running after temples. His philosophy was God is in you realize him. You will see more of Civvakkiyar in the next few weeks.
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no names, no color and no size – Civavakkiyam
God is within your soul,when you realize this you realize he has no names, no color and no size. … More
There is no rebirth! – Civavakkiyam 47
கறந்தபால் முலைப்புகா, கடைந்தவெண்ணெய் மோர்புகா; உடைந்துபோன சங்கின்ஓசை உயிர்களும் உடற்புகா; விரிந்தபூ உதிர்ந்தகாயும் மீண்டுபோய் மரம்புகா; இறந்தவர் பிறப்பதில்லை இல்லைஇல்லை இல்லையே. “Milk does not return … More