The Wandering Mystic
From Dhanushkodi to Puravipalayam
Neither the scorching heat of the Sun nor the torrential rain at Land's End deterred the mystic who was in his element from morning to evening in the dunes of Dhanushkodi.
The Wandering Mystic
From Dhanushkodi to Puravipalayam
Neither the scorching heat of the Sun nor the torrential rain at Land's End deterred the mystic who was in his element from morning to evening in the dunes of Dhanushkodi.
The fisherfolk of Dhanushkodi, while visiting the sea for their fishing duties, saw Kodi Swamigal in intense penance. They considered seeing him a lucky charm. However, they did not realise that this was the gift of a lifetime, witnessing a miracle that went undocumented in any form. This memory remains in the hearts of the individuals who had encounters with the enlightened being.
A Timeless Phenomenon
When looking at a butterfly, the beauty that we enjoy has nothing to do with its past as a caterpillar. Kodi thatha's actual birth in the form of a Siddha happened only after his tapas(penance) at Dhanushkodi. He, therefore, wants his seekers to know the truth about him from that point in his life. What happened before that is of no significance to us.
The mystical journey
Dhanushkodi circa 1940 -1950
After his intense penance on the shores of Dhanushkodi, Swamigal and Shri, N. Varadarajulu left for the latter's house during the early '50s.
Trichy, Chennai, Madurai & Coimbatore - 1950 - 1962
From Dhanushkodi, the Swamigal seems to have come to Trichy and stayed at Kallukuzhi Anjaneyar temple. He sometimes left Trichy for impromptu visits to Chennai, Madurai & Neikarapatty Zamin in Coimbatore.
Puravipalayam - 1963- 1994
The wandering mystic finally halted at the palace of Puravipalayam. He chose the palace's terrace and stayed there till he shed his physical body.
Age is just a number! It isn't easy to trace his period of origin to a particular historical time. There is a lot of speculation about the age of Kodi Swamigal. Renowned astrologers who tried to find his age using the lines on the palm of his hand were bewildered when it showed his age as just seven. In 1986, senior medical experts from England and Spain visited Puravipalayam. They tried to find his age by testing his DNA, but The experts could achieve nothing concrete. He was a manifestation of someone beyond age and the limits of the universe. His gross body(sthula sharira) appeared like the body of a 90-year-old to his devotees. |
The Silent Saint
Kodi thatha uttered very few words and always spoke in sukshama(cryptic). However, listeners who understood the meaning of the words found them as valuable as diamonds.
A siddha's state of mind is highly contagious. A person in their presence experiences glimpses of eternal peace and calm that the Siddha has permanently attained through sadhana and tapas.
A siddha's state of mind is highly contagious. A person in their presence experiences glimpses of eternal peace and calm that the Siddha has permanently attained through sadhana and tapas.
The ordinary human mind finds it difficult to understand the divine and prophetic language spoken by a Siddha Purusha. Only when certain events come to pass, do we realise the connection to the words spoken earlier.
Kodi thatha decried puffery and kept off from all kinds of ballyhoo. He was hardly known to a handful of people while living in a human form. He detested crowds and constantly tested the sincerity of devotees before lending a helping hand.
Kodi thatha decried puffery and kept off from all kinds of ballyhoo. He was hardly known to a handful of people while living in a human form. He detested crowds and constantly tested the sincerity of devotees before lending a helping hand.
Kodi Thatha for all
Kodi thatha never allowed himself to be within a specific circle of religion, caste or class. He was an affectionate and caring thatha to everyone. All seekers were equal to him, whether from the palace or the streets. He saw everyone and showered his grace equally on people from all walks of life.
Affectionately called "Kodi thatha", he was revered and respected by his devotees. He used to quote instances from various periods randomly. For example, he once spoke about events that happened in the streets of Chicago when Swami Vivekananda gave his speech.
Many moods of the mystic
The Eternal Saint in different mystical moods, captured at multiple timelines between 1950 - 1994
எல்லா வடிவமும் எடுப்பவா போற்றி
எல்லா வடிவமும் எடுப்பவா போற்றி
The Siddha Purusha had mastery of the five elements that made up this physical body, making it possible for him to stand for hours at a stretch in the burning sands of Dhanushkodi.
Kodi Mahaan is an ocean of love who protects his devotees who trust him, as the apple of his eye.