A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Appar
This page describes Appar which is located on page 147 of the first volume in the book: A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism by Swami Harshananda. This book, known as “a concise encyclopaedia of hinduism”, includes a vast amount of topics covering general aspects on Hinduism, but also contains important aspects regarding Buddhism, Jainism and Sikhism This page contains an online preview of the full text and summarizes technical terms, as well as information if you want to buy this book.
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You can look up the meaning of the phrase “Appar” according to 5 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
The Religion and Philosophy of Tevaram (Thevaram) [by M. A. Dorai Rangaswamy]
Cekkilar describes further Appar s pilgrimage to Kailas and his return to see the vision of Kailas as directed by the God at Tiruvaiyaru, basing this conclusion on the Aiyaru hymn. He also refers to the meeting of Appar and Campantar, of Appar and Apputi, basing on the references to the hymns of Appar. He describes how Appar got ‘patikkacu (coins) at Thiruveezhimizhalai, basing on Arurar s hymns....
Read full contents: Nayanar 21: Appar (Tirunavukkarasar)
Tiruvaymoli (Thiruvaimozhi): English translation [by S. Satyamurthi Ayyangar]
One Parinai Appar used to quote Parashara Bhattar s observation in this regard, as follows: “Unless the custodian of an article is a person of worth, the article loses value, both in the hands of the giver and the taker. ”...
Read full contents: Pasuram 10.2.9
Sivaprakasam (Study in Bondage and Liberation) [by N. Veerappan]
Tirujnana Sambandhar, Tirunavukkarasar (also known as Appar), Sundarar and Manikkavacagar are the religious preceptors. The hymns of the first three are called Devaram, while those of Manikkavacagar are known as Tiruvacagam and Tirukkovaiyar. The works of these poets are also referred to as Tamil Vedas , as they resemble the Vedic hymns which are prayers and praises of admiration and gratitude offered to God....
Read full contents: Works by Earlier Shaiva Siddhanta Teachers
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