A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Avvaiyar
This page describes Avvaiyar which is located on page 223 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 “Avvaiyar” according to 2 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
Annadatri-carita (study) [by Sarannya V.]
The poet Avvaiyar in Sangam literatures referred about a king called Tondaiman Ilandirayan, who ruled before 2500 years before the Common Era. (* 6) SeshaAiyyar K. G. , Cera Kings of the Sangam Period, (London: Luzac & Co. , 1937), 6....
Read full contents: 5. Uthiyan Cheralathan as a King
The Religion and Philosophy of Tevaram (Thevaram) [by M. A. Dorai Rangaswamy]
When Atikaman instead of eating the black emblic myrobalan (karunelli) of life-giving properties offered it to Avvaiyar, it amounted to his preferring death if the lady of the culture could be saved. This is the act of a saviour preferring crucifixion for redeeming the world. Avvaiyar when she learns the truth about the magic powers of the fruit offered to her, explains that Atikaman is verily Shiva, the Great Saviour, swallowing the poison and preparing to die for saving others....
Read full contents: Chapter 2.1 - Vishapaharana-murti (depiction of swallowing the poison)
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