வள்ளலாரின் உரைநடை நூல்களில் சித்தமருத்துவச் சிந்தனை

Siddha Medicine Thoughts/Concepts in the Prose Works of Vallalar

Abstract

From the very beginning of human existence to the present day, it is a universally acknowledged truth that human beings are naturally subject to physical, mental, linguistic, and spiritual afflictions. In an effort to overcome these sufferings, people seek remedies through various systems of medicine, such as traditional indigenous medicine and modern allopathic medicine. However, the fundamental truth is that the real remedy ultimately lies within the individual.

A well-known Tamil proverb states: "Ālum Vēlum Pallukku Uṟudi; Nālum Iraṇḍum Sollukku Uṟudi," meaning that just as the banyan and neem strengthen the teeth, wisdom and disciplined speech strengthen one's life. Physical well-being and inner well-being largely depend upon the state of one's mind, and a healthy mind is cultivated through noble thoughts.

In this context, the noble teachings and compassionate philosophy of Vallalar (Ramalinga Adigal) serve as a remedy for both physical ailments and the afflictions of the mind. This paper seeks to demonstrate how Vallalar's profound thoughts contribute to the healing and well-being of both the body and the inner self.