" The Ordainer controls the fate of souls in accordance with their prarabdhakarma. Whatever is destined not to happen will not happen, try as you may. Whatever is destined to happen will happen, do what you may to prevent it. This is certain. The best course, therefore, is to remain silent. "
Born as Valluvan, he was a Weaver Sage. A celebrated Tamil Poet and Philosopher. He was given the respectful address of Thiruvalluar.
Thought to have lived sometime between 4BC and 1BC. It is also thought that he was born either in Thiru Mylai (Mylapore) Chennai in Tamil Nadu or in ThirunainarKuruchi, a village in Kanyakumari District of Tamil Nadu.
He lived in Mylapore, Chennai. His Wife was Vasuki.