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Periya Tirumatal
The Periya Tirumatal () is a Tamil Hindu work of literature penned by Thirumangai Alvar, one of the twelve Alvars of Sri Vaishnavism. The work is a part of the compendium of hymns called the Naalayira Divya Prabandham. The Periya Tirumatal consists of 78 hymns, referred to as ''pasuram''s. Hymns Theme Along with its companion poem called the Ciriya Tirumatal, the Periya Tirumatal employs a poetic device from Sangam literature called the maṭal. This referred to an ancient Tamil custom through which a lovesick man attempted to win the heart of his beloved by refusing food and drink, bathing, sleep, and other daily activities, and wandered the streets while singing about the woman he loved. In a last resort, the man expressed his willingness to take his own life in the presence of his beloved. The custom was romanticised, and hence traditionally ended with the woman being moved by the devotion of the man, agreeing to marry him. In this work, Thirumangai Alvar assumes the ro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rama, With Sita And Lakshmana In The Forest (6124522721)
Rama is a municipality and a city in the South Caribbean Coast Autonomous Region of Nicaragua. Inifom Ficha Municipal El Rama It is located along the Escondido River (Nicaragua), Bluefields River which branches off into three other rivers: the Sumi, Rama, and Bluefields. It is home to an important / port. The municipality has a population of 58,896 (2021 estimate). History Rama is an old settlement, whose name is re ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
