Sekkizhar states the purpose of Gnanasambandar’s birth as being occasioned by the will of Siva who chooses to grant the prayers of one Sivapadahridayar, a Siva devotee, who had done penance to beget a ...

What do you mean by ‘prayer’ to start with? If you thought it was asking God for stuff you’re not completely wrong. We’re supposed to ask God for our needs, and I think it’s just fine to ask God for ...