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Sanskrit and Indian Studies
From the Subhdsitaratnakosa, Verse No. 1729: vahati na pural) kascit pasclill na ko 'py anuyati mam na ca navapadak~ul)l)o marga!) katham nv aham ekaka!) bhavatu viditam purvavyu.
Ten Tamil Saints
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One Hundred Hymns
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CHIDAMBARAM: HOME OF NATARAJA
CHIDAMBARAM: HOME OF NATARAJA Step into the mystical world of Chidambaram, an ancient town steeped in legend and cosmic significance. Believed to be the very heart of the Earth, this sacred place is home to the awe-inspiring Nataraja Temple, where Lord Shiva is said to have performed the Ananda Tandava—the cosmic dance that creates, preserves, and dissolves the universe. This book explores the profound spiritual and scientific marvels of Chidambaram. With its unique geographical structure, believed to align with the Earth's magnetic equator, and its ancient architecture filled with hidden symbolism, the site invites you to explore the intricate connection between spirituality, art, and science. Through vivid descriptions and insightful analysis, CHIDAMBARAM: HOME OF NATARAJA delves into the myths, geology, and cultural heritage that make this place a timeless center of worship, energy, and wonder. Whether you're a seeker of knowledge or a devotee of the divine, this book will transport you to the very pulse of creation.
Tamil Heroic Poetry
An elegant and thorough examination of the riches of Sangam poetry In this acclaimed comparative study, K. Kailasapathy, the celebrated Sri Lankan academic and critic, introduces and interprets ancient Tamil poems and examines the stylistic heritage, themes and motifs pervading Sangam poetry while building the literary corpus's bridge to heroic poetry in other languages - most notably Greek. He identifies the formulaic expression, stock phrases and overarching sensibilities pervasive in the poems and, going much against the popular grain, expands on the notion that oral verse-making is central to Sangam poetry. A nod to Milman Parry, this deeply necessary exploration of our neglected past is an engaging and accessible discourse on one of our most fertile literary ages and, with much agility, connects the dots in studying early Tamil poetry for a modern reader.
Encyclopaedia of Hindu Iconography
Vol. I Visnu It was supported by a contingency grant of the ICHR. It contains the results in the literature and field. Monuments of early medieval period all over South India was visited and the literature in Tamil and Sanskrit consulted. Being the first in a series of four volumes, it has a chapter on religion and political background. The results of the monuments surveyed in the field are presented in the third chapter under the sub-heads ‘Upper Deccan’, ‘Lower Deccan’ and ‘Far South’. However, the most important part is the investigation of Tamil sources that is a much-neglected aspect in Indian art historical research. In the present volume, the Tam...
The Lives of the Jain Elders
The Lives of the Jain Elders is the standard synthesis of source material for the early history of Jainism by the great twelfth-century Jain scholar-monk, Hemacandra, also a key figure in the wider context of Sanskrit literature. Abounding in memorable characters, and providing a rich compendium of Indian folk-tale, The Lives of the Jain Elders offers fascinating insight into the social life of medieval India. This new translation makes the complete work available for the first time in a European language and is complemented by a full introduction illuminating Jain belief and history.
The Namakkal Caves
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