Bogar, also known as Bogar Siddhar, is one of the most legendary and mystical figures in the Tamil Siddha tradition. Below is a brief life history:
Who Was Bogar?
Bogar (or Bhogar) was a Tamil Siddhar, yogi, alchemist, and spiritual master believed to have lived thousands of years ago. He mastered both Siddha medicine and spiritual science, and is often considered an incarnation of divine wisdom.
Life History of Bogar
1. Birth and Early Life
- Place: Believed to be born in South India, possibly in Tamil Nadu, at a place called Vaigavur.
- Lineage: A descendant of the Pulipani Siddhar tradition.
- From a young age, Bogar was interested in spiritual practices, yoga, and alchemy.
2. Spiritual Training
- Disciple of Kalangi Nathar, a great Nath Siddha.
- Received initiation into Kundalini Yoga, alchemy, and mystical sciences.
3. Travels to China
- Traveled to China through sea routes.
- Spread spiritual knowledge and medicine in China.
- Some texts claim a connection with Laozi, founder of Taoism, either as his teacher or symbolically associated.
4. Construction of Palani Murugan Idol
- Crafted the Murugan idol at Palani Hills, Tamil Nadu.
- The idol is made of Navapashanam, a rare alchemical mix of nine poisons transformed into a healing substance.
- Worshipped at the Palani Murugan Temple, a highly sacred site.
5. Siddha Medicine and Writings
- Major contributor to Siddha medicine, yoga techniques, and treatments.
- Authored several palm-leaf manuscripts including:
- Bogar 7000
- Bogar Sapta Kaandam
- Bogar Vaithiyam 550
- His works cover yoga, medicine, alchemy, tantra, and spiritual knowledge.
6. Samadhi
- Attained Samadhi (liberation) in a cave at Palani Hill.
- His jeeva-samadhi (living tomb) is believed to be present there even today.
- According to tradition, he still guides spiritual seekers in subtle form.
Legacy and Significance
- One of the 18 Siddhars in the Siddha tradition.
- Revered in Tamil Nadu and Southeast Asia.
- His teachings continue to inspire practitioners of yoga, Siddha medicine, alchemy, and spiritual seekers worldwide.