The Divine Manifestation Arunachala Shiva is not merely a mountain or a geographical location, but a living embodiment of Lord Shiva himself. According to ancient Hindu scriptures, Arunachala appeared as a column of fire to settle a dispute between Brahma and Vishnu, establishing itself as the axis mundi – the center of the spiritual world. … Read more
A Humble Beginning Toppi Amma, whose birth name was Soundaram, was born in a small village near Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu. From a young age, she displayed an extraordinary connection with the divine, often falling into spontaneous states of samadhi. . The Transformation As a young woman, Soundaram underwent a profound spiritual transformation. She began to … Read more
This is an account of an affair of the Heart but not in the usual sense. My very first connection with Arunachala was when I was fifteen years of age and I borrowed a book from the library on the subject. To this day I have no idea what caused me to pick up that … Read more
In the heart of South India rises the sacred hill of Arunachala, revered since ancient times as the embodiment of Lord Shiva himself. From the pages of the Skanda Purana to the lyrical verses of Sri Arunachala Puranam, sages and devotees have celebrated this holy mountain as the radiant axis of divine consciousness. Arunachala is … Read more