Arunagirinathar
Tamil Shaivite saint-poet / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Arunagirinathar (Aruṇakirinātar, Tamil: [aɾuɳaɡɯɾɯn̪aːdar]) was a Tamil Shaiva[1] saint-poet who lived during the 14th century in Tamil Nadu, India. In his treatise A History of Indian Literature (1974), Czech Indologist Kamil Zvelebil places Arunagirinathar's period between circa 1370 CE and circa 1450 CE. He was the creator of Tiruppukal (Tiruppukaḻ, [tiɾupːɯɡaɻ], meaning "Holy Praise" or "Divine Glory"), a book of poems in Tamil in praise of Murugan.
Arunagirinathar | |
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Personal | |
Born | 1370 CE |
Died | 1450 CE (aged 80) |
Religion | Hinduism |
Organization | |
Philosophy | Shaivism |
Religious career | |
Literary works | Tiruppukal Tiruvakuppu Tiruelukūtrirukkai |
His poems are known for their lyricism coupled with complex rhymes and rhythmic structures. In the Tiruppukal, the literature and devotion has been blended harmoniously.[2]
Tiruppukal is one of the major works of medieval Tamil literature, known for its poetical and musical qualities, as well as for its religious, moral and philosophical content.