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{{Ayyavazhi}}
This [[Etymology|etymological]] topic deals with the origin, regeneration and evolution of various names by which [[Ayyavazhi]] is referred or identified throughout the period of [[History of Ayyavazhi|Ayyavazhi history]]. Though the name '' 'Ayyavazhi' '' is commonly used and the most accepted term to represent [[Ayyavazhi]] there are other terms too which are used to refer it.

==Ayyavazhi==
The exact origin of the name ''Ayyavazhi'' is not known. The various theories on its derivation include:
;Ayya's path: from the direct synonymous derivation, which takes Ayya as a noun ''(naming word)'' of [[Ayya Vaikundar]].<ref>R.Shanmugam's, Narayana Kulatthil Narayanar Avataram, Page:188</ref>
;Path of Father: from the local spoken-Tamil language ''Ayya'' (father) and ''vazhi'' (path). This meaning, derived from Tamil, is most commonly used as '[[Ayya Vazhi|ayya]]', and means ''''dear father''''.<ref>R. Ponnu's, Sri Vaikunda Swamigal and the Struggle for Social Equality in South India, Ram Publishers, 2000, Page 68, Sub heading: "Reverence as Ayya"</ref>
;The ultimate truth of Master:<ref>''Akilathirattu ammanai Arappadanool'', First Stage, page 27, published by Vaikundar Seva Sangam</ref> from [[Tamil language|Tamil]] ''Ayya'' (Master) and ''vazhi'' (the ultimate truth) is derived from the literary usage of the words.
;Religious system of Guru: from Tamil ''Ayya'' as ([[Guru]]) and ''vazhi'' (religious system - ''vazhibadu'' in Tamil).
;Way of attaining the sacred feet of God: ''Ayya'' as (God) and ''vazhi'' (way to unify)<ref>Arisundara Mani's,(2002), ''Akilathirattu Ammanai Parayana Urai'' Chapter 1, Page 4.</ref>
The [[synonymous]] versions of the phrase are virtually unlimited, because the usage of the word ''''Ayya'''' in Tamil varies widely. It is used to convey the words ''father'', ''guru'', ''the superior'', ''a person of dignity'', ''respectable one'', ''master'', ''the king'', ''the teacher'', ''preceptor'', etc. The word ''''vazhi'''' in Tamil can mean ''the way'', ''a course of conduct'', ''manner'', ''method'', ''mode'', ''cause'', ''antiquity'', ''succession'', ''religious system'', ''reason'', and so on.

==As Muttukuttyism==
This was a name given to [[Ayyavazhi]] during the late 19th century by the [[London Missionary Society]] Missionaries who is of negative views over [[Vaikundar]]. So they pour hatred on both [[Vaikundar]] and the belief centering him. They, however, recognise [[Ayyavazhi]] as an alternate religious phenomenon against or outside [[Hinduism]]. They referred to Ayyavazhi as ''Muttukutyism'', being mistaken that [[Ayya_Vaikundar#Birth_of_body_and_spirit|Muttukutty]] is the one who believed as a [[god]]-[[incarnate]] by the followers.

The following is a quote from the Annual report of [[Nagercoil Mission district]], Kottaram Division (Eastern division), of [[London Missionary Society|LMS]] for the year 1872.

{{quote|text=It was in the village comprising this (Thamaraikulam) section that the gospel gained its earliest conquests in South Taravancore. Progress was rapid. Congregation were formed and adherents come over in great numbers. In 1821 there were upwards of 1200 converts in these place. It seemed as if the whole population would soon be brought under the influence of the cross. But a terrible check was given to our operations by the rise of Muthukuttyism. ... shrines rose, rites and ceremonies are initiated, temples were dedicated and lastly a car festival was instituted at Kottayady to which thousands are annually drawn from the towns and villages far and near. This cunning contrivance of Satan has much impeded our progress in these parts and s still a great power of darkness against which we have to wage unceasing war. Our weapon are mighty through god, to the pulling down of strongholds. We have truth on our side against which neither Muthukuttyism nor any other gate to hell shall prevail. All we need is more life in these churches...}}

==Other terms==
[[File:Flag mast of Swamithoppe.jpg|180px|thumb|right|The Flagmast of [[Swamithoppe]] which is termed as 'Anbukkodi' (Flag of Love)]]
; Anbukkodi Makkal:<ref>Pulavar.R. Shunmugam, (2000), ''Nadar Kulathil Narayanar Avataram'', Nadar Kuladeepam Publications, page 189</ref><ref>Tha. Krushnanathan, (2000), ''Ayya Vaikundarin Vazhvum Sinthanaiyum'', Thinai Publications, page 61</ref><ref>R. Ponnu, (2002), ''Ayya Vaikunda Swamikal Ore Avaratham'', Ram Publications, page 129</ref><ref>[[Dina Thanthi|The Daily Thanthi]] ([[Nagercoil]] Edition), 2007-01-29, Page 12.</ref> The people of Love flag.
; Ayya vazhibadu:<ref>R. Ponnu, (2002), ''Ayya Vaikunda Swamikal Ore Avaratham'', Ram Publications, page 153</ref> The system of worshiping Ayya.
; Samy Vazhi: The path of Swami (Ayya).
; Anbuvazhi:<ref>R. Ponnu, (2002), ''Ayya Vaikunda Swamikal Ore Avaratham'', Ram Publications, page 100</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dinamalar.com/2008MAR03/general_tn7.asp |title=www.dinamalar.com |accessdate=2008-05-03 |format=Silently spreading Love-flag |work=Dinamalar (Leading Tamil Daily), March 03, 2008. |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080314220056/http://www.dinamalar.com/2008mar03/general_tn7.asp |archivedate=14 March 2008 }}</ref> The Path of Love.
; Anbukkodi Iyakkam:<ref>R.Shanmugam's, ''Narayana Kulatthil Narayanar Avataram'', Page:189</ref> The system of Love flag.
; Ayyavazhi Iyakkam:<ref>Tha. Krushnanathan, (2000), ''Ayya Vaikundarin Vazhvum Sinthanaiyum'', Thinai Publications, page 83</ref> The Ayyavazhi movement.
; Vaikunda Swamikal Iyakkam:<ref>R. Ponnu, (2002), ''Ayya Vaikunda Swamikal Ore Avaratham'', Ram Publications, page 163</ref> Vaikunda Swami Movement.
; Vaikundar Neri:<ref>Pon. T. Dharmarasan, (1996), ''Akilathirattu'', Pon Publications, page 163</ref> The Vaikundar virtue (propriety, morality, rectitude, truth, system, rule, ...).
;Sri Narayanaswami Sect:<ref>R. Ponnu, (2002), ''Ayya Vaikunda Swamikal Ore Avaratham'', Ram Publications, page 188 (Reference section)</ref>
;Vaikunda Swamikal Sect:<ref>R. Ponnu's, (2000),''Sri Vaikunda Swamigal and the Struggle for Social Equality in South India'', Ram Publishers, Page 68</ref>

==See also==
* [[Akilattirattu Ammanai]]
* [[Ayya Vaikundar]]
* [[History of Ayyavazhi]]
* [[The Santror]]
* [[Structure of Ayyavazhi]]

==Citations==
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==References==
* R. Ponnu, (2000), ''Sri Vaikunda Swamigal and the Social Equality in South India'', Ram Publishers.
* Pulavar.R. Shunmugam, (2000), ''Nadar Kulathil Narayanar Avataram'', Nadar Kuladeepam Publications.
* Tha. Krushnanathan, (2000), ''Ayya Vaikundarin Vazhvum Sinthanaiyum'', Thinai Publications.
* G. Patrick, (2003), ''Religion and Subaltern Agency'', University of Madras.

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