Tiruvacagam: Or Sacred Utterances Of The Tamil Poet, Saint, And Sage Manikka-Vacagar (1900)

The Tiruvacagam: Or Sacred Utterances Of The Tamil Poet, Saint, And Sage Manikka-Vacagar is a book written by G. U. Pope and published in 1900. The book is a translation of the Tiruvacagam, a collection of Tamil poems written by the poet, saint, and sage Manikka-Vacagar.The Tiruvacagam is considered to be one of the most important works of Tamil literature and is revered by followers of the Shaivite tradition. The poems in the collection are devotional in nature and express the poet's deep love and devotion for Lord Shiva.In his translation, Pope seeks to capture the essence of the poems and convey their spiritual significance to a wider audience. The book includes a detailed introduction that provides context for the poems and explains their importance within the Tamil literary tradition.Overall, The Tiruvacagam: Or Sacred Utterances Of The Tamil Poet, Saint, And Sage Manikka-Vacagar is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Tamil literature, Indian spirituality, or the Shaivite tradition.The Tamil Text Of The Fifty-One Poems. With English Translation, Introductions, And Notes. To Which Is Prefixed A Summary Of The Life And Legends Of The Sage, With Appendices Illustrating The Great South-Indian System Of Philosophy And Religion Called The Caiva Siddhantam. With Tamil Lexicon And Concordance.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.