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They are proficient in Tamil and Samskrit. “We should sing in praise of Siva with pious devotion. By doing so we gain spiritual elevation", so saying they become cheerful, shed tears their hearts melting, and sing incessently in praise of the Lord.

They are absorbed in the contemplation of Siva. They free themselves from the influence of the five senses and the four Anthahkaranas, force the prana through the central Nadi (Suzhumunai), hear the sound (or Natha), pray with devotion the gods of the six Adharas, proceed farther, witness the Dance of Paranjothi (Light effulgent) and attain Siva Bhoga.

Those that are born at Thiru Arur are really blessed. They belong to all Castes. They are renowned personages. They have renounced the worldly pleasures. They are united with Siva. All of them are Siva ganas (Siva's hosts).

They practise penance. They are spotless and impartial At dawn they take bath in the tank, besmear with sacred Ash, conduct their daily prayer, chant the mystic five lettered Mantra, and perform daily service to the Siva Linga as ordained in the Siva Agamas.