The Monk Who Carried No Pride, Only God
The Monk Who Carried No Pride, Only God A Divergent Spiritual Reflection on Appar (Thirunavukkarasar) Every human being carries something invisible. Some carry regret. Some carry ambition. Some carry resentment polished as righteousness. Appar (Thirunavukkarasar) carried none of these. He carried only God . To say he had no pride is not to say he lacked identity . It means he refused to build identity from comparison . Pride is constructed by measuring oneself against others. Appar (Thirunavukkarasar) stepped out of that arithmetic entirely. His worth was not negotiated in public spaces; it was anchored in devotion . Pride asks, “Where do I stand?” Devotion asks, “Where does truth stand?” He chose the second question. This is why he felt light. Pride is heavy. It demands defense, maintenance, validation. It constantly scans for threats. Appar (Thirunavukkarasar) moved differently. Without pride to protect, he became impossible to insult. Without self-image to preser...
