| These Alwars were
twelve in number Of them you have already read of Nammalvar, Periyalwar and Andal. Now you will read about Kulasekhara who, according to legend, lived
about 5000 years ago.
Kulasekhara was the ruler of Travancore. He was born of the
lunar race. His father's name was Dridvrata.
Legend says that God Vishnu sent his weapons like the holy
Conch and Discus and close attendants like Garuda to the world to be born as Alwars for
the purpose of teaching God-love to men.
Kulasekhara was really Vishnu's Kaustubha, an ornament He wore
on His chest, born as an Alwar.
Kulasekhara was born on a Friday with Purnarvasu as his
nakshatra. |
