One day, Sivi decided that he had had enough of his mundane life. He bid farewell to his family and friends, and set out on a journey to discover the secrets of the universe. He traveled to the sacred city of Kumbakonam, where he met a wise and venerable yogi named Agastiyar.
Once a year, during the Tamil month of Tai (Jan-Feb), the devotee takes a vow of silence. However, unlike normal silence, you "write" the Sivi alphabet on your tongue with your awareness each morning and night. This is said to decalcify the pineal gland and open the Nadikal (subtle channels). Sivi Tamil Yogi
Sivavakkiyar Padalgal (approx. 50-100 surviving songs – originally said to be 500+). One day, Sivi decided that he had had
| Collection | Number of Verses | Style | Key Themes | |------------|----------------|-------|-------------| | Sivavakkiyar Padalgal | ~100+ | Venpa, Kalippa, Ahaval | Mocking temple priests, criticizing caste, inner yoga | | Sivavakkiyar Kalambakam | 100 stanzas | Kalambakam genre | Allegorical tale of a jiva’s journey to liberation | Once a year, during the Tamil month of