A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Periyalvar
This page describes Periyalvar which is located on page 523 of the second 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 “Periyalvar” according to 2 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
Tiruvaymoli (Thiruvaimozhi): English translation [by S. Satyamurthi Ayyangar]
Notes (i) Periyalvar extols the effortless holding by Shri Krishna of Govardhana Mountain, days on end, without the slightest strain on His fingers and nails (Periyalvar Tirumoli III-5-10). (ii) Shri Kurattalvan also exclaims, in sloka 45 of Varadaraja Stavam that the Lord held Mount Govardhana continually for seven days and yet, His fingers were as fresh as ever....
Read full contents: Pasuram 1.8.4
The Religion and Philosophy of Tevaram (Thevaram) [by M. A. Dorai Rangaswamy]
The Bhaktas are described by our poet as embodiments of truth, honour and poetry (10)—these belong to the beautiful community of Bhaktas—an idea which we often compared with what Periyalvar calls as ‘Tontakkulam . Our poet speaks of the path he has followed in this hymn as that path which is already known to the people as the path of love wherein the whole world out of love stands with His heart melting in sympathy and love (10)....
Read full contents: Chapter 52 - Thirukolakka or Tirukkolakka (Hymn 62)
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