Vaikunda Swami

Born on 12 March 1809 in Swamithoppu, Nagarcoil.
Father – Ponnu Nadar
Mother – Veyilalamma
Wife – Thirumalammal
His earlist name was Mudichoodum perummal. But the upper caste Hindus objected to change this name and his parents changed it into Muthukutty.
He himself changed his name as Vaikunda Swamikal.
He presented himself as the incarnation of Lord Vishnu.
Founded an organization for the equality of human beings known as Samathwa Samajam in 1936.
He was the first social reformer who made the mirror consecration in South India.
He was the leader of Upper Cloth Revolt or Channar Revolt.
Gave a petition to Swathi Thirunnal to abolish the feudal system.
Raised the slogan “Wage for Work”.
Challenged the unjustified rule of the king of Travancore.
He called the Travancore king as “Ananthapuri Devil”, the british rule as “rule of white devils” and Travancore rule as “rule of black devils”.
In 1838 vaikundaswami was arrested by Swathi Thirunnal, Travancore king and imprisoned at Singarathoppu jail. He was released after 110 days.
His famous words : “Jathi onrai, matham onrai, daivam onrai, ulakam onrai, neethi onrai”
Akhilathirutt and Arulnool are his famous works.
His spiritual thoughts turned into a new way of life – Ayya Vazhi.
Temples of Ayya Vazhi - Pathikal
Sacred place of Ayya Vazhi - Dachanam, Thiruchenthoor
Died on 3 June 1851.

Friday, September 22, 2017