Dr. M. Srinivasan, Trustee of Meenakshi Amman Temple, has published 6 books after 25 years of research that the Madurai Meenakshi Amman Temple is similar to the human body and its internal organs. In his research, he quotes ancient sages and poets like Thirumoolar and Pattukottai Kalyanasundaram to bring attention to the need to take care of one’s health. Furthermore, he emphasizes that the internal organs need to be in balance to maintain overall body health and even encourages organ donation as a means to restore balance.
Dr. Srinivasan presents the argument that the internal organs are akin to deities and that a body consisting of imbalanced organs will ultimately lead to poor health. To prevent this, he suggests strategies such as organ transplant surgery. The Madurai Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple is considered a “mobile temple” where various deities are displayed in a manner that correspond to the parts of the human body.
The temple consists of different sections such as the Ashta Shakti Mandapam and the Veda Mandapam, which are said to represent various parts of the human body. Dr. Srinivasan calls for people to treat their own bodies as temples and to keep them healthy. He also encourages organ donation, and in line with this, the Tamil Nadu government provides honors to encourage such donations.
Through his research and comparative study with scientific reasoning, Dr. Srinivasan’s 6 books aim to bring awareness to the similarities between the human body and the Madurai Meenakshi Amman Temple. He brings to light the significance of taking care of one’s health and encouraging organ donation, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a healthy balance within the body.