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FOLKLORE CULTS AND ORAL TRADITIONS

"A strong wind blows and sweeps away 

All that comes in its course. 

The hay, the bamboo, and the grass 

Still survive such a chaotic squall"

Similarly, amidst the swift changing, fast track techno world, some still live 

'One with Nature'… 

…To them, Nature is their invigorator; 

To them, Nature is their only Origin; 

To them, Nature is the grand Ultimate!

Ones who always constitute their life according to the principles of Nature, live authentically in their own existential lifestyles, visions and mission. They are the fortunate ones carrying the Ancestral Treasures with them and offer it to the forthcoming generation.

These, valuable Ancestral Treasure Chests are filled with the wondrous mysteries of Mother Nature - a pure essence of authentic spiritual insights and experiences perfectly mingled with the daily chores of life - Sap of Life.

This is what makes for true Tradition - an ongoing sharing of the Sap of Life, amongst fellow beings hailing from the same land, as a people with a unique mode of living. Such Traditions are nowadays rarely seen but do exist. They survive far away from the mechanical and techno-world societies of the present-day.

Ancient Traditions are often called 'Folklore' and a host of lineages get included under this broad and generous banner. Unlike the iron handed societies of today, the ancient Folklores act as versatile canals, wide enough to hold in Her arms all natures of Life expressions. The ancient Siddha Folklore include: Oral lineage, Wandering lineage, Guardian lineage

Branching from one Tradition, these dimensions of Truth get their name according to how they are taught, the manner in which they are carried on from generation to generation, and the attitude of living by It.

The word 'Siddha' means Mystic. These Ancient Mystics have shared to their fellow people…

…What They realised as - the Ultimate, 

What They realised as - the way of living, 

What They realised as - ceremonies celebrating a Life One with Nature, 

What They realised as - the healing elements 

That cure diseases afflicting human body, mind and spirit…

These 'ways' can be classified into two: The first way is when spiritual enlightenment is shared from a single person to another single person. This falls under the way of the Oral of Mystic lineage. And the second is when teachings about the act of life spread into a group of people and grow to form the people's day to day way of living, helping them fulfil their life's mission. Traditions, Folklore societies etc were born in this manner.

In an Oral or Mystic Lineage, secret spiritual teachings are passed on or transmitted on a one to one basis - orally, ear to ear. In this way, the Oral Lineage keep the secrets well guarded as none of the teachings are physically written down nor are any of them institutionalised via other conventional approaches. The prime reason for secrecy being the underlying strength contained within these powerful teachings. If they are made freely available even to an unprepared psyche, in other words an immature person, who may not be ripe and ready to imbibe them, it can cause harm. Therefore, this tradition till date is kept alive by a chosen few.

The Folklore Tradition is about Worshippers of Nature, none other than the ones who live in the Way of Nature itself. They fulfil their life's needs learning from Mother Nature; preparing healing medicines, pre-sensing natural calamities and adoring Nature by mystical ceremonies etc…this way of living is still preserved under the way of the Folklore.

Names of some Ancient Lineages and Traditions are given below:

Ancient Lineages

Cane-holding Mystic Lineages(Saint Kannudaya Vallal played a vital role in revitalising this Lineage)

Found all over Tamil Nadu

Choottukal Lineage (Avadhoota Ramalingam, Chellappa and Mayandi Swamigal)

South East Tamil Nadu

Mauna Guru Lineage

Southern most Tamil Nadu

Avadhoota Lineage

All over India

Naga Baba Lineage

Northern most India

Dhuni Baba Lineage

North India

Bairagi Lineage

Central India

Kala Mugas Lineage

South India

Kapaligas Lineage

South India

Gupta Lineage

All over India

Odiyas Lineage

Kerala

Lalada's Lineage

All over India

Nath Lineage

Northern India

Malayala Mantric Lineage

Kerala

Ancient Traditions

Pulaiyas Tradition 

South West Tamil Nadu

Irullappar Tribes

Central Tamil Nadu

Pattu Nool Tradition 

Parama Kadi 

Palliya's Tradition

South India

Valluvar Tradition

Southern Tamil Nadu

Moosa Tradition

South India

Kaula Tradition (Sri Kaula or Kali Kaula)

Northern and North West India

 

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