The great seer, visionary, mystic saint and celebrated poet called "NARANAPPA"(SHRI YOGI NAREYANA YATHINDRA or he is famously called as "KAIWARA THATHAIAH"). His father was bangale seller by profession and what he earned probably was just enough to keep body and soul together. His mother was of a very religious disposition. Both the parents did exercise considerable influence over the growing boy. His ascetic habits, his depth faith in God and his longing for adhyathmic knowledge and experience were in all probability inspired by the pure and pious life of his parents.