There are number of important Tamil works where the reference of lord Mahāvīra r found
In many ancient Tamil works the samavasarana(preaching hall) of Mahāvīra are given an elobrate description
A thread on Tamil works on 24th tīrthaṅkara Mahāvīra that speak about his glory
In many ancient Tamil works the samavasarana(preaching hall) of Mahāvīra are given an elobrate description
A thread on Tamil works on 24th tīrthaṅkara Mahāvīra that speak about his glory
Starting with Cīvaka Cintāmaṇi by Tirutakkatevar,who ws the pioneer in the field of kavya composition in tamil , explains in detail the philosophy & religion as preached by Mahavira
It is considered masterpiece & given a exalted place among the 5 great epics of Tamil litearture
It is considered masterpiece & given a exalted place among the 5 great epics of Tamil litearture
In the great epic the Prince jivangan after fulfilling his household duties visits the samavasarana( preaching hall)of jina Mahavira & seeks his advice for further course of action
It is explained in detail about Mahavira discourses to prince,thereafter he took to ascetic life
It is explained in detail about Mahavira discourses to prince,thereafter he took to ascetic life
Next is "jiva-sambodhanai" by author muni devendra speaks about 12 'Anupreksas'.
He narrates the work with king shrenik who pays hommage to Mahavira at his samavasarana on the top of vipulachala parvat(Rajgir) .
In this work many stanzas sings the glory of jina mahavira
He narrates the work with king shrenik who pays hommage to Mahavira at his samavasarana on the top of vipulachala parvat(Rajgir) .
In this work many stanzas sings the glory of jina mahavira
In a another minor epic "Naga kumara kaviyam' the story describes the birth, heroic deeds, love affairs and eventual renunciation and liberation of Nagakumaran.
It was told by the chief gandhara Gautama to the Magadha king Srenika, the foremost lay disciple of Jina Mahāvīra.
It was told by the chief gandhara Gautama to the Magadha king Srenika, the foremost lay disciple of Jina Mahāvīra.
Cūḷāmaṇĭ (The Crest Jewel) by Tōlāmoḻittēvar.( One of the masterpiece of Tamil kavyas (3rd century CE)
This kavya describes past lives of Mahavira as triprista vasu deva.
This kavya also stand foremost of the five minor kavyas of ancient Tamil literature .
This kavya describes past lives of Mahavira as triprista vasu deva.
This kavya also stand foremost of the five minor kavyas of ancient Tamil literature .
Coming to Pavai literary composition which is very popular & hailed by jains , saivaites & vaishnavites.
Jain thiruvempavai sings the glory of tirthankaras , there is direct refernce of 23rd jina parshva & Mahavira.
It was composed by Avirodhinathar some 1200years back.
Jain thiruvempavai sings the glory of tirthankaras , there is direct refernce of 23rd jina parshva & Mahavira.
It was composed by Avirodhinathar some 1200years back.
Sri puranam which deals with the stories of 24 tirthankaras , 12chakravartins,9 vasudeva, 9 baladevas & 9 pratisvasudevas is said to b very popular with Tamil jains
It is also the main source of life of Mahavira in tamil , it is a prose work of Tamil & Sanskrit in grantha script
It is also the main source of life of Mahavira in tamil , it is a prose work of Tamil & Sanskrit in grantha script
Tirunathar kundru pathigam is a important Jain site near gingee.
It is the place where Aramba Nandi had observed sallekhana for 47days,his works where recorded in 30 pathigams , the 24th pathigam is devoted to Mahavira which speaks about his parents & his teachings & nayavada
It is the place where Aramba Nandi had observed sallekhana for 47days,his works where recorded in 30 pathigams , the 24th pathigam is devoted to Mahavira which speaks about his parents & his teachings & nayavada
There are many other Tamil works too where the teaching & glory of mahavira is presented ,many Tamil works there are general reference to arhats, tirthankara not mentioning the name
Influence of mahāvira's teaching on tamil is huge
#mahavirjanamakalyanak
#MahavirJayanti
Influence of mahāvira's teaching on tamil is huge
#mahavirjanamakalyanak
#MahavirJayanti
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