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KAILASA

Kailasa Paramparagatha

Suvarnapeetha Sarvajnapeetha Swargapuram Samrajyam

KAILĀSA Paramparagatha Sarvajnapeetha Suvarnapeetha

Swargapura Sāmrājya

The KAILĀSA Paramparagatha Sarvajnapeetha Suvarnapeetha Swargapura Sāmrājya is a expansion of the Madurai Aadheenam, proliferating the tradition of Shaiva Siddhanta across present day Kerala and other regions of South India with the Chera Sāmrājya. Originating from Paramaśiva in His incarnation as Swarna Siddhar, the enlightenment ecosystem was built on the jiva samadhi (final resting place which continues to radiate energy) of Swarna Siddhar and his four disciples. Today, there are 40 branches spanning across South India. Nearly at the brink of extinction due to continuous invasion, persecution, and subjugation, it was revived by The Supreme Pontiff of Hinduism Bhagavān Nithyānanda Paramashivam as the 23rd Guru Maha Sannidhanam.

Origins

The Shyamala Peetha Sarvajnapeetha is one of the oldest kingdoms and traditions. The Madurai Aadheenam, mentioned in numerous ancient Tamil texts dated 2000 years before, followed the Vedic Tradition. Vedanta and Shaiva Siddhantha are philosophies that are branches of Madurai Aadheenam, as they evolved after the Vedic Tradition and Shyamala Peetha Sarvajnapeetha.

Being one of the oldest traditions with an impressive presence all over the civilization, Madurai Aadheenam is the parent of numerous other Aadheenams and traditions, including the Swargapuram Aadheenam and Thiruvavaduthurai Aadheenam.

The Swargpuram Aadheenam or Kailāsa Paramparagatha Sarvajñapiṭha Suvarnapeetha Swargapura Sāmrājya is a descended from the Madurai Aadheenam and follows the philosophy of Shaiva Siddhanta.

KAILĀSA Paramparagatha Sarvajnapeetha Suvarnapeetha Swargapura Sāmrājya

  • The KAILĀSA Paramparagatha Sarvajnapeeṭha Suvarnapeetha Swargapura Sāmrājya was built on the jiva samadhi (the final resting place which continues to radiate energy) of Swarna Siddhar.
  • It was part of the Kingdom of Chera, which was predominantly in the state of Kerala.
  • It also has 5 Śiva temples built on the jiva samadhi of Swarna Siddhar’s disciples.
  • The presiding deities are Paramaśiva as Arulmigu Maruthuvaneshwarar Swami and His Divine Consort, Paramaśiva Śakti as Śri Atchayanayaki Amman.

Arulmigu Maruthuvaneshwarar Swami and Śri Atchayanayaki Amman

 

Swarna Siddhar

  • Swarna Siddhar was known for extraordinary power manifestation abilities
  • He manifested gold for the poor
  • He left his body along with the rare and powerful naagam (a snake that used to live with him).
  • His 5 disciples also attained jīva samādhi in their respective places, cognizing through their power of enlightenment that the Siddhar has attained jīva samādhi (rested his body), on the same day.

Deity of Swarna Siddhar

Revival in 12 Century CE

Śri La Śri Azhagiya Tiruchittrambala Desikar, a great Mahan (enlightened being), revived the Swargapura Sāmrājya, after inheriting the land from his Guru, Sage Thamba. Sage Thamba, one of the 18 Siddhas initiated by Paramaśiva, healed the Chera king’s daughter, earning the gratitude of the king who gifted him great wealth and land.

After Arulmigu Azhagiya Tiruchitrambala Desikar, there has been an unbroken lineage of Pontiffs, keeping this ecosystem alive. There are 40 branches affiliated to this illustrious kingdom, propagating the philosophy of Shaiva Siddhanta across South India.

Śri La Śri Azhagiya Tiruchittrambala Desikar

The great descendant of Paramaśiva

Śri La Śri Azhagiya Tiruchittrambala Desikar the great descendant of Paramaśiva ruled for more than 200 glorious years. Under his rule, the Kingdom of Swargapura flourished with:

  • Abundant lands
  • An Anna dhan mutt
  • Educational institutions
  • Charity organizations
  • Felicitation of scholarly poets
  • Helping the needy who come to the mutt
  • Teaching of Shaiva Siddhanta
  • Hospitals
  • Giving protection and helping the orphans
  • A spatika (crystal) Linga and the pūjā methods to offer worship to it
  • Teaching the traditions specific to the lineage of acharyas (rulers), and enlightenment.

British Occupation

During the British rule, the land of Swargapuram was slowly annexed by the British. Under the guise of building alliances, the British strategically seized power from the Hindu Kingdoms of Kochi and Travancore, which came under Swargapuram.

  • Initially, they were recognized as “princely states” separate from the British but still owing taxes to the Empire
  • In 1799, all sovereignty and privileges were usurped, leaving kings as glorified landlords
  • With the loss of sovereignty, the enlightenment ecosystem of Swargapuram began to degrade, losing touch with its roots.

After 2015, the flag of Shaiva Siddhanta was flown high once again in the Kingdom of Swargapuram with the Coronation of The SPH as the next successor.

The Travancore Palace

History

The spiritual kingdom of Swargapuram came to prominence under the Chola and Chera Dynasty with abundant lands, food banks (anna daan), educational institutions, charity organizations, felicitation of scholarly poets, and spreading the teachings of Saiva Siddhanta. It served as a guiding force, shaping the spiritual landscape of the region for many centuries.

The modern-day descendants of the Chera Dynasty are the Travancore Royal family in the State of Kerala. They were well known for their devotion, patronage, and protection of Hindu institutions and communities in the region.

In 1746, they rose to power after their famous victory against the Dutch in the Travancore Dutch war, the earliest recorded triumph of a power from Asia over a European power.

Forced Cessation of Charity

The Travancore Kings (rajas) undertook 16 major charitable events known as mahādanams, which are a point of pride for Hindu rulers. Through these acts, they supported the priest and pundit community by distributing gifts en masse. These offerings were considered an integral part of their devotion to the Divine. Over the course of Hindu history, mahādanams have played a crucial role in circulating wealth among all communities within the kingdom. In 1848, the Governor of the Madras Presidency threatened the King of Travancore that if this practice did not cease, the kingdom would be seized by the British. This ultimatum led to the cessation of mahādanams and the subsequent loss of an essential Hindu tradition.

Annexation of the Travancore Kingdom

Before 1947 when India gained independence, the King of Travancore declared his intention to form an independent State. He was strong in his position until July of 1947 when the Kerala Socialist Party attempted to assassinate him. Under threat, the Travancore King acceded and became a part of the Indian Union. The forced annexation of the Travancore Kingdom and other Hindu political kingdoms gravely affected the spiritual kingdom of Swargapuram which drastically declined after 1947.

2006: Trivandrum King Shri Padmanabha Dasa Vanchi Pala Maharaja requests THE SPH to grace the Travancore Palace in Kerala and offers numerous gifts on the auspicious occasion.

Administration & Sovereignty

As their religious leader, who was revered and worshiped by the people of the Kingdom of Swargapuram long before His official coronation, The SPH worked with the Maharajah of Travancore to extend His support to the Kingdom of Travancore, the last living descendants of the Chera Sāmrājyam.

The SPH in an administrative meeting with the Mahrajah of Travancore, the last living descendant of the lineage of the Chera Sāmrājyam

Sacred Lineage

The Ruling Seat of this monastery was built on the final resting splace (samadhi) of the great enlightened sage Swarna Siddhar. Swarna Siddhar was an incarnation of Paramaśiva, who used his powers to uplift the people of the kingdom. Devi Parāśakti descended in the very land of the kingdom and blessed Swarna Siddhar. It then became a place of great spiritual significance that radiated the energy of both Swarna Siddhar and Devi Paramaśiva Śakti.

Many centuries later, Sri la Sri Azhagiya Thiruchittrambala Desika Bandara Sannadhi built the Ruling Seat for the Kingdom of Swargapuram on the final resting place (samadhi) of Swarna Siddhar. He was the disciple of Sage Thamba who gifted him the lands and wealth to build this sacred heritage. Sage Thamba healed the daughter of a Chera dynasty king with his divine powers. The Chera king offered abundant wealth, land and facilities to Sage Thamba out of immense gratitude. Thus, the great lineage (guru parampara) of the Swargapura began.

Coronation of The SPH

The Kingdom of Swargapuram weathered many trials over the course of a 1000 year old history, but withstood the ultimate test to finally be in the hands of Paramasiva again. Before his death the 21st Guru Maha Sannidhanam sri La Sri Sivaprakasa Desika Pandara Sannadhi in 1967, told his daughter-in-law Sulikaambal that in the future his position would be ruled by an incarnation of Paramaśiva who is going to be born in Tiruvannamalai and will be well known by the name of “Nithyananda.”

As soon as the 22nd Guru Maha Sannidhanam was appointed into his role in 2015, he journeyed to meet THE SPH, confirmed for Himself that He was none other than Paramaśiva Himself. Subsequently, he performed all the necessary rituals as per the customs of the Kingdom of Swargapuram to offer the kingdom at THE SPH’s sacred feet.

The 22nd Guru Maha Sannidhanam performing sacred  rituals for the 1,000-year-old deities of Swargapuram

2019 – The 22nd Pontiff of Swargapuram Aadheenam signing  the Coronation Deed in Adi KAILĀSA Sarvajnapeetha

Branches Operating under the Swargapura sāmrājya

  1. Nagappattinam District Ambala Village
  2. Seerkazhi Circle, Tiruvengaadu
  3. Seerkazhi Aachaalpuram
  4. Tiruchirapalli Keezhachinthaamani
  5. Seerkazhi Circle, Tillayaadi
  6. Thanjavur Kudavaayil
  7. Chidambaram Senkizhani Pillayar Kovil Street
  8. Tiruvarur Anna Dhaan Mutt
  9. Tirunellaar, Terku Veethi (South Street)
  10. Tirunelveli Tirupadaimaruthur
  11. Tirunelveli Naanguneri vaamaalai Anna Dhaan Mutt
  12. Thanjavur karanthai Anna Dhaan Mutt
  13. Naagoor Muthiah Chettiar Street Anna Dhaan Mutt
  14. Nagappatinam Nagaram Dharmapuri Saalai Anna Dhaan Mutt
  15. Muthupettai Saamyaan Oodai Anna Dhaan Mutt
  16. Maayooram nagaram No. 5, Puthu Street Anna Dhaan Mutt
  17. Kasi Gangai karai Anna Dhaan Mandapam
  18. Thanjai Karunthaattaankudi Anna Dhaan Mutt
  19. Thoothukkudi Nagaram Uppalam Paguthi (area)
  20. Thanjai jilla Ayyampettai Anna Dhaan Mutt (Rajagiri)

Reviving Shaiva Siddhanta

The SPH has made the teachings of Shaiva Siddhanta, the ancient teachings of Shaivism, accessible to the common man to support the spiritual growth of the people. Shaiva Siddhanta is the primary philosophical tradition of the Swargapuram Aadheenam.

Along with Shaiva Siddhanta, The SPH has taken the teachings of Siddha Vidya to the masses. The Siddha Vidya tradition is a branch of Shaiva Siddhanta revived by Paramahamsa Śivananda, from the Chera Sāmrājyam, in the modern day. It is the science of retaining the flow of life energy (jeeva) in the upward direction.

The SPH has regarded Śri Paramahamsa Shivananda as the equivalent to Ramakrishna Paramahamsa in the South. In the divine childhood of The SPH, the great saint Thanjavur Swamigal, an initiated disciple of Paramahamsa Shivananda, was one of the acharyas of Siddha Vidya for The SPH. Mouna Swami Narayana Swami, the father of Nirahara Samyama and another Guru of The SPH, was also initiated by Paramahamsa Shivananda. In addition, several members of The SPH’s biological family were directly initiated by Paramahamsa Shivananda.

Mouna Swami

Śri Kumarasami

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