IPHILSOPHY OF SAIVA SIDDHANTHARAL [PHILSOPHY OF SAIVA SIDDHANTHAM]PETE + srr oF save stoonanriane SAIVA SIDDHANTHAM WORKSHEET NO 1 1, What are the three aspects in religion? NO [ASPECTS 2. Name the five eternal realities, NO. [ETERNAL REALITIES 3. Name three “pramanams" ie means of knowledge NO. ‘PRAMANAMS, 1 2 3 4. Out of the three “mupooruls which i intelligent and unintelligent NO, MUPOORUIS 1 2 3RTE 01s 071 oF sava ioonanrhann 5. Name the four objectives of life NO. OBlECTIVES, 6. Name the four paths to achieve the objectives of life PATHS 7. Name the four relationships an aspirant has with GOD NO, REATIONSHIP, 1 2 3 4 8, Why can't the 5 eternal entities remain as they are? 9, What makes a sout’s intelligence level different from another? 10.What is the compassionate GOD doing to liberate the souls? 1.Whatis bieth?HERBERT] > sore orsavasosanrian 12.What is death? 13.What i reincarnation? 14.What is liberation? 15,What i karma? 16.Whatis Maya? 17.How many GOD? 18 How many souls? 39.How many anavam? 20.Name the authoritative scriptures in Saiva Siddhantham NO, [ ScRIPTURESPERE) 10711 oF save stooranrnan) Worksheet no 2 Q1_ Name the three Mupporuls”.That is the eternal realities 2 Name the three bondages under "Pasam” Bondages 3. Outof the three eternal realities identify which are ‘Perarivu","Sittruariv” and “lada Poru” No intelligence levelDEBE sone oF sana stooranraana Q4 Name the three Innate qualities of “PASU" INNATE QUALITIES Q5 Name the three innate qualities of “PATI” TNNATE QUALITIES, 6 What isthe difference between PATI's innate qualities against that of ASU? 7 Whatare the two levels of existence of “PATI”. TevEL ‘STATEHILSOPHY OF SAIVA SIODHANTHAM! 8 Whatis the difference in PATI's existence at the above asked two levels? 9 _ State three names ascribed to GOD under soruba state Name under sorub: 10 Whatare the three words that classify the eight attributes of PATI?/PHILSOPHY OF SAIVA SIDDHANTHAM] Worksheet no 3 No Statements True | False 7 There are 12 Thirumurais, \2 Thirumanth ram is the 1° Thirumurai, 3 Thirumanthiram contains 9 tantras. [ 4 Saint Apparnarrated the 3000 versus in Thirumanthiram, 7 is 14 Meykandar Sastras are part of authoritative scriptures of Sivism. 7 é “The 4 Vedas has two parts called karma kanda and | Jnana kandl | \ 7 28 Saiva Agamas each contain 4 parts called sariya, kiriyal, yogam and jaanam. 3 “pramanarr” ie means of knowledge by way of authoritative seripyures isthe only way accepted in Saiva Siddhantham to the eternal truths. 9 Upanishads also called Vedantha Is part of Karma Kanda. - | 10 Hinduism also called Sanatana Dharma is a family of ions comprising Saivism, Vaishnavism and Saktism. | 12 | Saivism regards Lord Siva as the supreme Absolute Reality faz Desire, Knewledge and Action are “PASAM’s” three |_| innate quaiities. B PAT! has 2 characteristics called Soruba State and | thadatha state I i There are 18 attributes of PATI called "ENNGUNATHAN” 8 ‘tributes of PATI are contained in one word called | SACHITANANDHAM —(rmSoneOF ava SANTA 16] Pa assumes the Thadatie sate to destroy anavam i ft 17 | Palas asoute independence isnt dependent on | "pasion pasa 18] pats body tough a abso purty bats bee t | todisease od age and death : 13] with absolute potencies exeauter 5 Tuncions 35 PRT wth asolte wise bestows ral Woration 4 tosous ale mukth " 2a PAT can manfestas i. FORMLESS i FORMESS-FoRM i. VSitE FORM 22 BRITS Formos For can be experienced by souls sing iva shat 2B [PAT Formiess~Form i best represented byway Sia Lingo ZH [Elemento re bent desrbes Sa: Unga 25 Bodies of PATI are acquired out grace i.e. Shab | [|e thirament _| END:VA SIDDHANTHAM) Worksheet no 4 THIRUMURAI— Hymns in praise of Lord Siva VvoUUME [AUTHOR NAME 1to3 ‘Sambanthar Thehvaaram Thirikadalkappu [ats [Thirunzavukkarasar Thehvaaram__| Thehvaaram. p Sundarar Thehvaaram Thirupatu - 8 Manikkavaasagar Thiravaasagam 9 ‘9 Authors Thiruvisaippa & Thirupallandu 30 TThirumooiar Thirumanthiram a 1 Authors No name 2 ‘Sekkizhar Periya Puranam@ \ Thirutthondar Puranam Hymn: Thehvaaram 4:( Excerpt from Sotrunai vethiyan...) Maga vilakkathu itul keduppathu Sollaga vilakkathu sothi ullathu Pallaga vilakkathu palarum keanbathy Nallaga vilakkathu namachi vaayaveh 8 PATINATHAR Rich businessman turred "thuravi” in the 10" century. ‘The famous saying that instantly caused this saint to renounce the world was * aadhatra Oosivum Vaaraadhu Kaan Kadaivazhikae “leading eventually to Siva Sayujam(REET or 1s0r- or save sonatas Explain the meaning of the above quote ‘THAYUMANAVAR Chief accountant at royal palace in the 17" century renounced the world in search of Lord Siva. Purport. Itis easy to control an elephant, catch a tiger’ tal, grab a snake & dance, dictate the angels, transmigrate into another body, walk on water or sit on sea. But itis more difficult to control the mind. Reduce desires so as to bring orderliness to the mind, There is no limits or boundaries to for desire as one would like to having conquered the land would venture into the sea for conquest. Alexander the great can be mentioned as, comparative an example to all those who have manifold desires. Finally enquiry of the self-called “SAT VICHARAM” was encouraged. Based on the above points what were the three key teachings ofthis saint? [No [Rev Teachings ee aREET m1 sonnr oF save stoonantnan) Q.1._ State the five functions of PATL FUNCTIONS 2. PATs creation consists of "PORUL ULAGAM" and “SOL ULAGAM”. Why is there a need for the two worlds to be created? 3. Name the four entities created under "PORUL ULAGAM” 4 Name the four entities created under” SOL ULAGAM™HERERRTEEIEEEY o1sorn orsava soonanan 5. Creation is done ay PATI atthe Thadata state to help souls out of compassion Creation here means manifestation from subtle form to gross form (True / False} 6 _Increation there are causes and effect. State the three causes and one effect of creation. EFFECT 7 Nada represents Siva as sound vibration. (True / False) 8 _ Bindu represents Sakti as the seed or source of creation, (True / False) 9 Preservation isto continually maintain subtle matter in the same form, (True / False) .10 Destruction isto return gross level back to subtle level (True / False) Q.11 There ate 8.4miliom species of creation.[PHILSOPHY OF SAIVA SIDDHANTHAM] (True / False} 0.12 All creations are made with intelligence level 1 to 6.Name the 6 levels of intelligence with a corresponding example for each lifeline. Tnteligence level Creation ‘Organs 0.13 Pati’s “Maraithat” saktl or concealment or obscuration grace is to ensure souls achieve mukthi, (True / Fatse) 0.14 Pati’s “Arul “saki liberates the souls from the cycle of births and deaths (True / False) 15 Out of the five functions, creation, preservation and destruction are done ‘with reference to Maya for bodies. (True / False) 16 Out of the five functions obscuration and bestowal of grace are done for the souls. (True / False)IPHILSOPHY OF SAIVA SIDDHANTHAM} Q.17 Name three kinds of relationship souls have with GOD and the reason, [Relationship Q.18 the three relationships between GOD and soul Unique and it’s called ADVAITHA relationship, Saiva Siddhantam are (rrue/False) 19 The form of NATARAJA symbolizes the great five functions of Lord Siva Identify which symbol ‘epresents the five functions by completing the table below. No [Funetions [Symbol 1 Creation | Destruction | [obscuration ~~ Bestowal of Grace 2.20 In conclusion give two reasons why the compassionate GOD undertakes the five functions. 4 D)RRR sor orsee scone WORKSHEET NOS NATURE OF SOUL ‘Those of understanding say that souls( varieties of pasu) are innumerable and permanent; plunged in darkness of malam, by the grace of God they obtain the physical bodies as various individuals according to the nature of their twin karma; as a result they perform good and evil acts ( punniyam and pavam) to continuously gain worldly experience, and enter and depart from the world; when the associated darkness of malam becomes ripe, by the divine light shining within, the darkness is removed and they join the sacred feet of Lord Siva Source: Sivapragasam 2" Sutra, Verse 1 1 Name two attributes of souls. Tattributes| Purport = VeCBRE + s0rn oF save stooanriiam Q2__ Name ten characteristics of individual souls. No. Characteristics 1 10 3 Whydo souls require these physical bodies with tools? 4 Howis our individual sou! different from Siva the Primal Soul? 5. Howare individual souls identical with Siva? 6 Whyar vidual souls not all knowing like Siva? 16‘OF SAIVA SIODHANTHAM] 7 Souls are called “Uyir “in Tamil. State fiva other names for souls. ‘Other names for souls Q8 Souls go through past present and future. Name three types of KARANA AVASTHA souls go through and mention three characteristics under each avastha. Characteristio>>>> vRRARREETIEED sor orsava sonra 9. AtSakala Avastha state souls go through three states of Irul, Marul and ‘Acul. State the characteristics of each state. Ee i= 3 jar OO [ No State Level of wisdom f God will bring souls back to Kevala state? 10 Which function and Sha 0.11 Which functions and Shakti of God will bring souls back to Sakala State? 0.12 Which function and shakti of God will bring souls to suddha state? 13 When are lessons taught for souls to gain wisdom? 0.14 Name the five levels of existence of souls to experience Kariya Avasthat No | Levels of existence Description ; - 2 5 es | 5 po 5 | eneneeeeeenenen a 1 [| j 18REET sore oF save scorers @.15 Name the 35 tools contained in the physical body of humans for each soul 2oourERToOLs No “nana indirium “Sensation Karma Indirium Functions: a16[PHiLsOPHY OF SAIVA SIOOHANTHAM] 0.17 Name 10 ife force also called dasa vayus and their functions. Vayus No. Function 10 18 Name one innermost tool. 00.19 Above mentioned 35 tools aids souls to gain experience and maturity State by completing the table below: i) the five states of existence ii) tools that are operational li) location of the soul at each level of existence [Ne [xitence [Tools —*( Location of soul | Downward journey i z 3 1 — Q.20 What isthe final destiny ofall souls? nARNE sor orsava soonannnnnn WORKSHEET NO6 ANAVAM obstructs souls’ desire, knowledge and action. Asa result negative qualities ike arrogance, anger, confusion and violence arises in souls nly divine grace of GOD can liberate souls from anavam. Concluding hymn: Excerpt from Periyapuraanam Thirumurat 12 *Uagelaam unarthu obtharku ariyavan Nilavulaaviya neemalivehniyan ‘Aagilsothiyan ambalathththaaduvaan Matar chilambai vaallahythi vanangguvaamn” 1. Whatis the root cause of al troubles for souls? 2 Whatis the effect of Anavam’s inhibition of souls? 3 Whatis the proof of anavam’s existence? 4 Soulshave three states of existence, namely kevala, sakala and suddha.Likewise state Anavam’s sakthi at three states. No [Anavam’s sakthiPRATT 0 or sve sor Q5. State 8 gunas of anavam and a brief explanati [No yeunas——S~*~di \NTHAN jon for each. €.6 How does anavam causes rebirth in souls? 7 Anavam isan attribute ( guna } of soul. (True/ False) 8 Anavam is a fault that covers the souls (rue / False)HEREIN) sor orsavasoomraon 9 As souls are infinte, anavam is aso infinite to cover all souls (True / False) 10 Anavam is totally abolished from souls at suddha state. (True / False) Q.11Anavam keeps souls in total darkness at kevala state (Teue / False) 12 Anavam keeps souls in a state of perversity (state of mayakam) at sakala state. (True / False) 0.13 Anavam continues to bind souls at Suddha state (True /False) 14 Anavam is eternal like God and souls (True / False) PyINSOPHY OF SAIVA SIDDHANTHAN] 15 Anavam is an intelligent entity. (True / False) 16 Anavamis a gross entity. (True / False) 0.17 Anavam hides everything and hides itself (True / False) 228 if anavam is removed from one soul, it is removed from all souls as anavam Is one entity. (True / False) 19. Which mantra ean one chant to remove anavam? 2.20 Explain the letters in the mantraVA SIDDHANTHAM) KARMA \WORSHEET NO 7 QUOTE: YOU MUST PURIFY YOURSELF UF you resist aspritual fe, possibly the responsibilty for others falls on Your shoulders, because everything starts with the one and multiplies ito many. t behooves you to understand very acutely and discriminatingly these basic principles and immesietely put them into action n your life. Seize every spititual ofportunity you have to advance your soul Siva is always within you, always there. UVING WITH SIVA 1. Name three ways how karma as a deed of soul takes place. 2. Birth is due to karma, Based on which karma did the first bith take place and explain it? 3. tz karma an eternal reality or was it created by GOD? 4 Is karma inteligent or unintelligent entity? QS Can karma attach itself to the soul?[PHILSOPHY OF SAIVA SIDDHANTHAN} 6 Question asked by manyis. . Why did GOD create me like this? 7 Whyiskarma allocated to souls? 8. Name four tools created by GOD to help souls Wo TOOLS 7 9. Name the following for activation of souls: Binstruments 3 Shaltis w@.10 Name the three stages in the cycle of karma [No Types ofkarma_ fa Q.11 Whatis the Cycle of karma called that works throughout the Sakala state of the souls with brief explanation? 12 Whatis Fate? 2.13. Small karmas can be eradicated, when it is experienced by souls in the current birth (True/ False) Q.14 Name three ways to overcome fate? No ~T Waysto overcome fate BH _1 L 15. There is karma even during dream state. (True/ False) 28RRR = .s0m oF saa stoonanrany 16 Name three circumstances souls are placed to face karma ‘Circumstances 1.17 Name three ways how Praraptha karma comes to souls No, Way | 2.18 Acts done with ez0 becomes good or bad karma. (Tree /False) 0.19 Acts done without ego will not bear good or bad karma. (True / False) 0.20 Name two scriptural quotes, one from thirukurral and saiva siddhantha philosophy as to how to face karma Ne Scripture ‘Quote i Thirukural | 2 Saiva Sddhantha Fy