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Rh at the bottom of the tank and connected them with a rope. With the help of the rope, he stepped down into the tank, dug out the earth, filled it in a basket, went up the tank and threw the earth on the bank. The Jains hated him and obstructed him from doing this odd job. The Saint did not pay heed to their talk. So they mocked at him by saying, “O blind one! Did you become deaf also ?” and snatching the basket threw it away. Thandi Adigal got wild and exclaimed, “What will you do if I get back my sight?" "We will vacate Tiruvarur”, suddenly they replied. The next day in the presence of the ruling king, he dipped himself in water and rose up with eyesight. All Jains became blind and left Thiru Arur. The Saint after doing selfless service reached the Feet of Siva.

In Thiruverkadu (near Madras) there lived a Vellala who was an adept at gambling. He used to play with dice and with the money he won he used to feed the devotees of Siva. Once he visited Kumbakonam wherein also he fed the devotees with the black money he earnt. One day while he was playing with dice, a gambler was at fault and hence the Saint stabbed him. Thence he came to be known by the name Moorkkar (wrathful one). Continuing his service of feeding the devotees of Siva, he attained the Feet of the Lord.

Somasi Marar was a native of Ambar. He used to feed the devotees of Siva. He performed many Vedic Sacrifices: He was in the habit of chanting Panchakshara (mystic Five Lettered Mantra) incessently. He went to Thiru Arur and worshipped with devotion the feet of Suntharar and became seated in Sivaloka.