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Periya Puranam is one of the great Tamil epics. It is a classic on the Saiva Saints of South India translated into English by G.Vanmikanathan in condensed form. The author is well known for his devotional works.
Hardcover: 594 pages
Publisher: Vedanta Press & Bookshop; First edition (October 3, 1985)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 8178231484
ISBN-13: 978-8178231488
Product Dimensions: 1 x 5.5 x 8.5 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
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This book is published by Ramakrishna Mission, a reputed leader in Indian religious book arena. Peria Puranam is a Tamil classic and this is a translated version, chronicling the story of 63 Great Saints of Shiva tradition called Saivaites. Hard bound book, and for any lover of peace/reading into Hinduism and meditative practices, this is an awesome book. It has secured a place in my library for reading in casual times as well as serious contemplative times. I have several books from the same publisher and I am not disappointed ever.
This is the story of the 63 Caivite Nazhanmars of Tamil Nadu, translated from Tamil to English. This dwells extensively on their different natures and different relationships to Lord Shiva, though their underlying characteristic was love of God. I would recommend this book for all Tamil religious people, who can understand English, who are devotees of Lord Shiva.
I have read this book. And I will recommend this to all, young and old to have a feel for the culture and tradition of Tamil Nadu. Would love to read this book in tamil.
Probably the most important Tamil purana, Im glad it has been translated and is still in print.
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