Valluvar's Dependency Principle in Consciousness

Abstract

In Arathuppaal, Valluvar creates a state of asceticism (by charity) and lays down the true principles. In the 36^th chapter of Meiyunarthal' (Realization), he gives a very beautiful description of the realisation of the real object of God. This article examines only the single verse 359 in this authority. In this verse, the word 'Charbu' (dependency) occurs in two places. The word 'Charbu' that comes first denotes God. It also says to feel sfor him. The word 'Charbu' that comes second refers to the misfortunes that man earns. Valluvar says that if one wants to get rid of them, one should practise Ashtaanga Yoga (eight limbs of yoga). Valluvar says that if we practise in this way, all the vices that are waiting to torment us will be destroyed and the state of salvation will be attained. This article explains this message by quoting the sayings of sages, including Thirumoolar. This article emphasises that the purpose of human birth is to overcome birth. Through this, the virtue of wisdom to merge with God is realized. Recovering from the current selfish life, our soul becomes a loving soul and attains the maturity to respect the welfare of others. Love shown to other living beings becomes grace and honours human dignity.