Somaji Nayanar
expressed his
desire to Sundaramurti Nayanar that Lord Tyagaraja should appear himself and receive the
havis (oblation of raw rice cooked in orthodox manner). Sundaramurti Nayanar conveyed the
request to Lord Tyagaraja. Lord Tyagaraja consented to the same saying,"If I could be recognized I don't mind receiving it." This
test the depth of devotion, Siva came as an outcaste (Paraya), with Parvati carrying a
pitcher of fermented palm juice and holding two sons, and himself having a drum and four
dogs representing the four Vedas. Only Somaji was able to recognise him. Others shouted,
"Don't come near, don't come near." As Somaji was able to recognise God even in
the form of an outcaste, Siva received the havis and gave darsan. |
