- Bhoothathalvar
Bhoothathalvar was one of the twelve
Alvars and was aHindu saint. He belonged to theVaishnavite (worshiper ofVishnu ) faith.Bhoothathalvar was born in the
Pallava country nearMamallapuram in the seventh century CE. Bhoothathalvar's 100 hymns form the second part of theNaalayira Divyap Prabhandham . Bhoothathalvar's hymns start with the words "Anbe Tagaliya, Aarvame Neyyaaga" ( with love as the lamp and devotion as the oil). He is considered an incarnation ofVishnu 's mace, Kaumodaki."Anbe Thagliyaa Aarvame Neyyaaga"
"Inburugu Chintai Idu Thiriyaa"
"Nanpurugi Gnaana Chudar Vilakku Etrinen"
"Naaranarku Gnaana Thamizh Purindha Naan"
"I who wrote this song that bestows wisdom, with love as the lamp, endearing involvement as the lubricant ghee,
and knowledge as the wick of the burning torch, dedicated myself to the service of the Lord"ee also
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South India's 75 Apostles of Bhakti References
* [http://www.divyadesamonline.com/alwars/bhoodath-alwar.asp Bhoothathalvar, Mahabalipuram]
External links
* Know about the Great 12 Alwars http://www.divyadesamonline.com
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