Kaduveli – The Way
Meaning;
Kaduveli is the plain, clear, infinite space or the ultimate truth.
History;
Kaduveli Siddhar was one of the most powerful among the 18 greatest siddhars. He did a very harsh penance towards Lord Shiva at the south Indian village called Irumbai, near Auroville, Pondicherry.
To know more about him visit the page http://www.auroville.org/environment/villages/Kaduveli_siddhar_legend.html
Teachings; (selections & free translation)
o Don’t curse, you cannot
change another’s life;
Don’t be angry, you cannot
fulfil another’s wishes.
o Water bubble, is the
body; Vanishing like illusion;
Don’t to be
attached to the world.
o Gardener in the park, begged
the potter for ten months and
got a pot; Dancing with it
he broke it to pieces.
Meaning;
We got this body after ten months in the mother’s womb and we are wasting it in frivolous things.
o Walk the path of self-realisation;
Understand the infinite space,
Shun ignorance; Show the way
to those who come to you.
o Not too much sex;
No ridiculing of your spouse.
Never bring bitterness to anyone.
Don’t show off your vanity.
o Don’t see ceremonies of vanity
Don’t praise yourself.
Don’t dream before talking.
Don’t do things to bring others down.