Ramalinga Adigalar, popularly known as VALLALAR, is a 19th-century mystic, philosopher, Tamil scholar, publisher, musician, and above all a great humanitarian. He was an expert who had an in-depth knowledge of the occult, alchemy, astrology & medicine. His philosophy is known as Samarasa Suddha Sanmargam and promoted universal brotherhood. He strongly believed that practicing compassion towards all beings can lead us to unlock human potential, higher truth, and to receive the divine grace. His message about compassion can be summarized as follows:
Jeeva Karyunyamei Kadavul Vazhipaadu
ஜீவ காருண்யமே கடவுள் வழிபாடு
Compassion towards all living beings is the act of worshipping God
Jeeva Kaarunyamei Motcha Veetin Thiravukoll
ஜீவ காருண்யமே மோட்ச வீட்டின் திறவுகோல்
Practicing Compassion towards all living beings gives us the key to unlocking a higher truth.
Vallalar clearly understood the human suffering caused due to hunger and emphasized the importance of practicing compassion and alleviating this suffering in all beings. Through many of his poetry, he conveys strongly the message of satisfying the human hunger which can then strengthen the body and mind through which higher truth can be later pursued. On May 23, 1867, he established The Samarasa Suddha Sanmarga Sathya Dharmasalai at Vaddalur, Tamilnadu, India. To date, many millions have been served. Followers of Vallalar around the world follow his message truthfully and participate in various kinds of charitable work which leads towards alleviating hunger of the needy.
It is heartwarming to see many individuals touched by the teachings of Vallalar, put in their earnest efforts every day to serve the hungry regardless of their age, religious beliefs, and financial status. It is the mission of the Arutkanji group to provide support to the various individuals and organizations who are involved in the noble cause of alleviating human hunger.
For more information about Vallalar, visit: https://vallalaruniversalmission.org/