THIRUMOOLAR’S PLACE IN PHILOSOPHY AND MEDICINE
Thirumoolar is the unquestioned Prince of Mystics. He studied under the guidance of Nandhidevar. There is enough evidence to fix the period of Thirumoolar in the third century. He is most popular through his work called “Tirumandiram” is widely appreciated throughout the world by scholars of all branch of studies. Tirumandiram is famous for its philosophic content. Thirumoolar has also given lot of medical information in this work. In short Tirumandiram deals with body and soul. Tantric experts say that it is full of references regarding Tantric Yoga. Thirmoolar is considered as the Emperor of Siddha system of medicine. In Tirumandiram, he had framed the basic principles of Saiva Siddhantam as also the principles of Siddha System. A hypothesis of Thirumoolar in Atomic theory has been reinstated as Nanotechnology in this decade. His principles on Physiology in Siddha system are astonishing. Thirumoolar is the only Siddha who emphasized more on sound mind in a sound body by which one can achieve the mortality by kalpa yoga procedures. It is to be noted that many medical facts have been given in his treatise “Thirumoolar Karukkidai Six Hundred”. Many scholars are of the opinion that this book contains the key to medical mysteries. Versions of Thirumoolar are certainly appropriate for this present / modern, stressful world. It is helpful in combating non-communicable diseases such as myocardial infarction, degenerative diseases and depressive disorders. Regular practice of yoga will undoubtedly improve the over-all health and human character for the better.
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