8th May, 1938

Talk 492.

In a suit by the temple against the Government regarding the ownership of the Hill Sri Bhagavan was cited as a witness. He was examined by a commission. In the course of the examination-in-chief Sri Bhagavan said that Siva always remains in three forms: (1) as Parabrahman (2) as Linga ^[?] (here as the Hill) and (3) as Siddha ^[?]. (Brahma Rupa; Linga

Rupa; Siddha Rupa). There are some tirthas on the Hill, e.g., Mulaipal Tirtha and Pada

Tirtha ^[?], said to have been originated for or by Virupakshi Devar and Guha Namassivayar. There is also Rshabha Tirtha. All of them are in good condition.

Siva originally appeared as a column of Light. On being prayed to, the Light disappeared into the Hill and manifested as Linga. Both are Siva. Maharshi said: The buildings or asramams grow around me. I do not wish for them. I do not ask for them nor prevent their formation. I have known that actions are done even though I did not want them to be done. So I conclude that they must happen and I therefore do not say `no'.

Question: Is the present Sarvadhikari to be your successor?
M.: Yes. Only management.

(i.e., succession here means simple supervision).

Question: Is the work now being carried out by him?
M.: He simply supervises the work. The work is being done by others as well.