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{{Infobox settlement | {{Infobox settlement | ||
| name | | name = Sabai | ||
| official_name | | official_name = Sathya Gnana Sabai | ||
| native_name_lang | | native_name_lang = Tamil | ||
| motto | | motto = | ||
| anthem | | anthem = | ||
| founder | | founder = Ramalinga Swamigal (Vallalar) | ||
| established_date | | established_date = 25.01.1872 | ||
| flag_link | | coordinates = {{Coord|11.548419|79.54583}} | ||
| subdivision_type | | flag_link = https://www.google.com/search?q=vallalar+flag&oq=Vallalar+Falg&aqs=chrome.1.69i57j0i13.4833j0j7&client=ms-android-oppo&sourceid=chrome-mobile&ie=UTF-8#imgrc=zaivm5jwOXvCuM | ||
| subdivision_name | | subdivision_type = Country | ||
| subdivision_type1 | | subdivision_name = India | ||
| subdivision_type2 | | subdivision_type1 = State | ||
| subdivision_type3 | | subdivision_type2 = Tamilnadu | ||
| subdivision_type4 | | subdivision_type3 = City | ||
| image_alt | | subdivision_type4 = Vadalur | ||
| image_alt = Ramalinga Swamigal (Vallalar) | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{Use dmy dates|date=July 2019}} | {{Use dmy dates|date=July 2019}} | ||
[[File:Sathya | [[File:Sathya Gnana Sabai.jpg|thumb|Sathya Gnana Sabha in Vadalur, Cuddalore District, Tamil Nadu, India.]] | ||
''' | '''Sathya Gnana Sabai''' ({{lit|Hall of True Knowledge}}, {{Indic Transl|ta|Cattiya ñāṉa capai}}), is a temple constructed in 1872 by saint [[Ramalinga Swamigal|Sri Raamalinga Swaamigal]], also known as Vallalaar, in the town of [[Vadalur]] in [[Cuddalore district]],<ref name="TNG">{{cite book|title=Tourist Guide to Tamil Nadu|publisher=Sura Books|id={{ISBN|81-7478-177-3}}, {{ISBN|978-81-7478-177-2}}}} | ||
{{commons category|Satyagnana Sabha, Vadalur}}</ref>{{rp|53,66}} In the Indian state of [[Tamil Nadu]]. The temple is open to people of all [[Caste system in India|castes]] except those who eat meat, who are allowed to worship only outside. [[Ramalinga Swamigal|Ramalinga]] wrote in detail about the ''[[Puja (Hinduism)|pooja]]'' to be performed in Gnana Sabhai — visitors below 12 or above 72 years of age were expected to enter Gnana Sabhai and do ''poojas<span data-darkreader-inline-color="" data-darkreader-inline-bgcolor="">.</span><ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Ramalinga Swamigal |url=https://mydattatreya.com/ramalinga-swamigal/ |access-date=2023-11-11 |website=My Dattatreya |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ambalamyoga.org/On%20Vallalar%20by%20Arul%20file.pdf |title=Details about the seven veils described by Vallalār |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110409135431/http://www.ambalamyoga.org/On%20Vallalar%20by%20Arul%20file.pdf|archive-date=2011-04-09}}</ref>'' | |||
The Sathya | == Design == | ||
* The Chirchabai (சிற்சபை) which represents moon or left eye of people, | It is an octagonal structure; its ''sanctum sanctorum'' is concealed from the main hall by seven curtains that are parted only on [[Thai Poosam]] day.<ref name="TNG" />{{rp|53}} The four towers of the [[Thillai Nataraja Temple, Chidambaram|Chidambaram Nataraajar temple]] are visible from the ''sabha''. | ||
* The Porchabai (பொற்சபை) or golden sabha which represents the sun or right eye | |||
Sathya Gnana Sabha consists of three sabhas: | |||
* The Chirchabai (சிற்சபை) which represents the moon or the left eye of people, | |||
* The Porchabai (பொற்சபை) or golden sabha which represents the sun or the right eye | |||
* The third Gnana sabha (ஞான சபை) which represents the third eye or the wisdom of people. | * The third Gnana sabha (ஞான சபை) which represents the third eye or the wisdom of people. | ||
[[File:Sathya_gnana_sabha,_vadalur_3.jpg|right|thumb|250x250px|Entrance to the Sathya Gnana Sabha. The sign above it reads, "only those who have renounced meat and murder should enter".]] | |||
The octagonal shape represents the 8 bones in the human skull. Only two Saints established Sangha (''sabha'') in Indian and World history. One is [[Gautama Buddha]], another is Saint Vallalar. All Saivite madams are primarily for religious pupils, to which common people go only when a need arises. In contrast, a Sabha is a place where common people can go, join, organize and interact with spiritual people. Vallalar stated in a poem: | |||
{{Blockquote|text=எச்சபை பொதுவென இயம்பினர் அறிஞர்கள் அச்சபை யிடங்கொள்ளும் அருட்பெருஞ் ஜோதி | |||
* Transliteration: Eccapai potuveṉa iyampiṉar aṟiñarkaḷ accapai yiṭaṅkoḷḷum aruṭperuñ jōti | |||
: | * Translation: This sabha is a common place for every one, who follows San maargam (good way)}} | ||
The Dharma saalai is nearby; free food is offered to thousands of people there. The Dharma saalai has a stove that was lighted by Vallalar, which is still used for cooking. The ''jeeva samaadhi'' of Kalpattu Ayyaa is also near. He was the second ''san maargi'' attaining ''dheekshai'' from Vallalar.<ref name="TNG" />{{rp|53}} | |||
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
{{Reflist | {{Reflist}} | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
{{Cuddalore district}} | {{Cuddalore district}} | ||
[[Category:Hindu temples in Cuddalore district]] | [[Category:Hindu temples in Cuddalore district]] | ||
[[Category:Octagonal buildings in India]] | |||
{{TamilNadu-hindu-temple-stub}} | {{TamilNadu-hindu-temple-stub}} | ||
Latest revision as of 17:22, 27 June 2025
Sabai | |
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| Sathya Gnana Sabai | |
| Coordinates: 11°32′54″N 79°32′45″E / 11.548419°N 79.54583°E | |
| Country | India |
| Founded by | Ramalinga Swamigal (Vallalar) |
Sathya Gnana Sabai (lit. 'Hall of True Knowledge', Template:Indic Transl), is a temple constructed in 1872 by saint Sri Raamalinga Swaamigal, also known as Vallalaar, in the town of Vadalur in Cuddalore district,[1]:53,66 In the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. The temple is open to people of all castes except those who eat meat, who are allowed to worship only outside. Ramalinga wrote in detail about the pooja to be performed in Gnana Sabhai — visitors below 12 or above 72 years of age were expected to enter Gnana Sabhai and do poojas.[2][3]
Design[edit | edit source]
It is an octagonal structure; its sanctum sanctorum is concealed from the main hall by seven curtains that are parted only on Thai Poosam day.[1]:53 The four towers of the Chidambaram Nataraajar temple are visible from the sabha.
Sathya Gnana Sabha consists of three sabhas:
- The Chirchabai (சிற்சபை) which represents the moon or the left eye of people,
- The Porchabai (பொற்சபை) or golden sabha which represents the sun or the right eye
- The third Gnana sabha (ஞான சபை) which represents the third eye or the wisdom of people.
The octagonal shape represents the 8 bones in the human skull. Only two Saints established Sangha (sabha) in Indian and World history. One is Gautama Buddha, another is Saint Vallalar. All Saivite madams are primarily for religious pupils, to which common people go only when a need arises. In contrast, a Sabha is a place where common people can go, join, organize and interact with spiritual people. Vallalar stated in a poem:
எச்சபை பொதுவென இயம்பினர் அறிஞர்கள் அச்சபை யிடங்கொள்ளும் அருட்பெருஞ் ஜோதி
- Transliteration: Eccapai potuveṉa iyampiṉar aṟiñarkaḷ accapai yiṭaṅkoḷḷum aruṭperuñ jōti
- Translation: This sabha is a common place for every one, who follows San maargam (good way)
The Dharma saalai is nearby; free food is offered to thousands of people there. The Dharma saalai has a stove that was lighted by Vallalar, which is still used for cooking. The jeeva samaadhi of Kalpattu Ayyaa is also near. He was the second san maargi attaining dheekshai from Vallalar.[1]:53
Notes[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Tourist Guide to Tamil Nadu. Sura Books. ISBN 81-7478-177-3, ISBN 978-81-7478-177-2.
- ↑ "Ramalinga Swamigal". My Dattatreya. Retrieved 11 November 2023.
- ↑ "Details about the seven veils described by Vallalār" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 9 April 2011.
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