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Mitra, Varuna Urvashi Agatsya
Mitra, Varuna Urvashi Agatsya
Sage Agasthya, one of the seven immortals according to the Hindu mythology is credited with the
discovery of these vital points and his works have been documented by his disciples in the forms of
beautiful Tamil poetry. (Kalariyapattu)
The system is believed to be developed by the Siddhas, the ancient supernatural spiritual saints of
India and the Siddha system is believed to be handed over to the Siddha by the Hindu God - Lord
Shiva and Goddess Parvathi. So are the Siddhas, the followers of Lord Shiva(saivam). Siddha medicine
was developed by these outstanding Siddhas. According to the scriptures, there were 18 principal
Siddhas. Of these 18, Sage Agasthiya is believed to be the father of Siddha Medicine. Preparations are
made mainly out of the parts of the plants and trees such as leaves, bark, stem, root etc, but include
also mineral and some animal substances.
Kerala is the famed land where Sage Agasthya was settled in a mountain called Agasthyakoodam
according to the ancient Hindu mythology. He is believed to be the founder of a unique medical
system, in fact the mother of all medical systems - the Siddha Medicine. Siddha knowledge is passed
directly from guru to disciple. The ideal way to keep fit is through a disciplined life-rising early, eating
nutritious food and exercising regularly.
Another name for Rsi Agastya is Kurumuni (short muni). Rishi Agastya made pioneering contributions to the field of
Ayurveda (alternative medicine) and Jyotish (Vedic Astrology particularly Nadi Astrology). Rishi Agastya lived for over
5000 years, and one of his medicinal preparations, Boopathi Kuligai, was so powerful that it could even bring the
dead back to life. Two of his disciples were Therayar and Tholkappiar carried this knowledge forward for him.
Agastya was described as dwarfish, about the size of a thumb and born “white in colour with four hands,
a sacred thread, a vessel, and a garland”
; Kannada: ಅಗಸ್ತ್ಯ; Malayalam: അഗസ്ത്യന് or
അഗസ്ത്യമുനി Malay: Anggasta; Thai: Akkhot).
. But It is True that Agathiyar created the first grammar for Tamil language Agathiyam which
was lost or destroyed later. Tholkappiyar who is the student of Agathiyar wrote another
grammar called Tholkappiyam from the Agathiyam as reference. Tholkappiyam is still in use
and he has mentioned about his reference from Agathiyam.
Agastya is born to Apasaras URVASHI from two GODS, MITRA and VARUNA, It is important to
note, that MITRA, MIT-RA. Is a solar Deity and VARUNA is a water Deity. When sunlight
combines with water, photosynthesis,takes place and Life is born. WHere is it born? IT is born
in water. APSARAS, AP-water, SARAS-Pond. Therefore, there is no doubt, that the story of life
being born in water is described in Poetic Imagery, which was the custom in all Sanskrit
scriptures. Vashisth is said to be younger brother of Agastya.
Agastyar's Ashrams/Pilgrimage
(1) The Agastyasrama, a few miles north of Nasik, the ancient Panchavati, on the
northern borders of the Dandakaranya Forest;
(2) Malakuta, three miles east of Badami (the ancient vatapipura) otherwise
known as Dakshinakasi, in the Kaladgi District of the Mumbai Presidency;
(3) At Pothigai, known also as the Pothigai Hills, one of the southern most
promontories of the Western Ghats, in the Pandya country;
(4) He is said to have visited Barhinadvipa (Borneo), Kusa Dvipa, and Varaha
Dvipa. Here too he appears to have taken up his abode in the Maha Malaya Hill in
Malaya Dvipa (now known as Malaysia).
(5) He is also believed to crossed over to the mainland and enters Siam
(Thailand) and Cambodia (Kampuchia) and married "Yasomati" and left by her a
royal progeny among whom King Yasovarma was an outstanding personage.
(Pillai, 1979, p. 256-257, 262)[1] [2]
Sage Agastya is often considered the father of traditional Indian Medicine among
many other streams of knowledge. In his book, he is believed to have given the
description of, and instructions for, the creation of medicines for many types of
fevers, cancer, treatments for impotence, abdominal problems, brain and eye
problems, bone problems, etc. Agastyar is now one of the most famous of holy
men in India. He is considered to be a great sage and ascetic yogi and the oldest
teacher of ancient times.
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Agastyar and the Tamil Language and Grammar
His treatise on Tamil grammar is said to have contained no less than 12,000
sutras or aphorisms. Except for some fragments which have been preserved in
quotations by Tolkappiyanar in his work on the same subject, Tolkappiyam, it
has not survived. (Pillai, 1979, p. 264)
There are hundreds of ancient treatises from various areas of science ascribed
to Agastyar. These include medicine, chemistry, pharmacy, astronomy and
surgery. Below is a list of manuscripts attributed to Agastyar, as mentioned in a
160 year old bibliography of Siddha medical literature:
4) Poosavedy: This book treats of the religious rites and ceremonies of Hindus. It
was written by Aghastier, and consists of 200 verses. (Ms. available at Tanjore
and Madras)
A work which treats of magic and enchantment, on the use and virtues of the
rosary, and on the education of youth: it consists of 200 verses, and was written
by Agastyar (Ms. available in Tanjore and Madras)
7) Poorna Nool:
This book consists of 200 verses. It was written by Aghastier, and treats chiefly
of exorcism: it also contains many forms of prayer.
also treats of the materia medica and regimen. It was written by Agastyar and
consists of 216 verses. (Ms.
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Agastyar is said to have had twelve disciples to whom he taught the different
arts and sciences, and who were afterwards employed by him in instructing the
people. [5]
1. Tolkappiyanar
2. Adankotasiriyanar
3. Turalinganar
4. Semputcheyanar
5. Vaiyabiganar
6. Vippiyanar
7. Panambaranar
8. Kazharambanar
9. Avinayanar
10. Kakkypadiniyar
11. Nattattanar
12. Vamanar