A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Silappadikaram
This page describes Silappadikaram which is located on page 272 of the third 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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The Religion and Philosophy of Tevaram (Thevaram) [by M. A. Dorai Rangaswamy]
This shows a period of Jain and Shaivite opposition which was unknown in the days of Cilappatikaram. The Sanskrit and Kannada traditions call him Murtinatha and Ulaghandamurti; the latter name must have been taken from Thiruthondathogai. According to these traditions, he was a Shaivite Brahmin who drove away an Andhra Buddhist usurper from Madura to Karnata country. Buddhism instead of Jainism opposes Shaivism in these traditions....
Read full contents: Nayanar 15: Murthiyar (Murti)
Annadatri-carita (study) [by Sarannya V.]
N, Annathe Keralam, Published by the Author, (Kottayam: Distributed by National Book Stall, April 1970), 11. (* 4) Sivasankaran Nair K. , Prachinakeralathinte Charithram, (Kottayam: DC Books, July 2017), 11. (* 5) Ibid, 85 (* 6) Cilappatikaram was written by Elam ko Atikal. It deals with the famous story of Kannaki, Kovala and Madhavi. (* 7) Manimekhalaiwas the work of Sattanar....
Read full contents: 2. The Capital of the Chera Dynasty
Dasarupaka (critical study) [by Anuru Ranjan Mishra]
Two Tamil Epics, Silappadikaram and Manimekalai refer to the rich theatrical tradition. However, it is impossible to classify the Rigvedic performances by the definitions of rupakas, given by Bharata in his Natyashastra. M. L. Varadapande (1981, Indo-Greek Theatre, p.48) states that: “all types of one-act and plays mentioned in the Natyashastra, existed around 500 B.C....
Read full contents: Indian classical dramatic tradition
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