Kalidasa's Similes In Sangam Tamil Literature: New Clue To Fix His Age

Kalidasa's Similes In Sangam Tamil Literature: New Clue To Fix His Age PDF Author: London Swaminathan
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Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 184

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KALIDASA is one of the greatest poets in the world. He became famous because of his apt similes and imageries in his seven works. He was a playwright and poet. His age is still an unsolved mystery. He is dated between second century BCE and 4th century CE, that means any date in a range of 600 years! Foreigners placed him in Gupta period around 4th century CE. But great Indian scholars dated him around first or second century BCE. I wrote a thesis to get Ph.D.in this matter. But the Sanskrit University asked me to put it in Sanskrit and I am yet to do it. After reading all the 18 books of Sangam Tamil literature and all the seven dramas and poems of Kalidasa, I came to conclusion that Kalidasa lived in Pre-Sangam period. Indian tradition also links him with the greatest of the Indian Emperors, Vikramaditya. After the original Vikramaditya of first century BCE died, hundreds of Hindu Kings called themselves Vikrama or Aditya or Vikramaditya. The proof for my thesis lies in the Kalidasa’s 200++ similes found in Sangam Tamil literature. Sangam poets even used the same epithet to the Himalayas (Kaanchana Srnga- Por Kotu) ‘Golden Peaked’. The first ten slokas of Kumara Sambhava of Kalidasa are used by Sangam poets to describe Himalayas and sages.

Kalidasa's Similes In Sangam Tamil Literature: New Clue To Fix His Age

Kalidasa's Similes In Sangam Tamil Literature: New Clue To Fix His Age PDF Author: London Swaminathan
Publisher: Pustaka Digital Media
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 184

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Book Description
KALIDASA is one of the greatest poets in the world. He became famous because of his apt similes and imageries in his seven works. He was a playwright and poet. His age is still an unsolved mystery. He is dated between second century BCE and 4th century CE, that means any date in a range of 600 years! Foreigners placed him in Gupta period around 4th century CE. But great Indian scholars dated him around first or second century BCE. I wrote a thesis to get Ph.D.in this matter. But the Sanskrit University asked me to put it in Sanskrit and I am yet to do it. After reading all the 18 books of Sangam Tamil literature and all the seven dramas and poems of Kalidasa, I came to conclusion that Kalidasa lived in Pre-Sangam period. Indian tradition also links him with the greatest of the Indian Emperors, Vikramaditya. After the original Vikramaditya of first century BCE died, hundreds of Hindu Kings called themselves Vikrama or Aditya or Vikramaditya. The proof for my thesis lies in the Kalidasa’s 200++ similes found in Sangam Tamil literature. Sangam poets even used the same epithet to the Himalayas (Kaanchana Srnga- Por Kotu) ‘Golden Peaked’. The first ten slokas of Kumara Sambhava of Kalidasa are used by Sangam poets to describe Himalayas and sages.

Hinduism in Sangam Tamil Literature

Hinduism in Sangam Tamil Literature PDF Author: London Swaminathan
Publisher: Pustaka Digital Media
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Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 167

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Sangam Tamil books are at least 2000-year-old; chronologically Tamil stands next to Sanskrit in India; though 6000 year old Vedas are still available and recited in all the temples and Vedic Schools, Tamils have lost many of their ancient works. But fortunately, we see the continuity of Vedic thoughts in Tamil Sangam books; they are 18 in number. There is another grammatical treatise Tolkappiam which is considered older than the 18 books. We see full-fledged Hinduism in it. The book mentioned Vedic Gods as the Gods of the Tamils. I have been writing about it from 2011. This book has some of the articles on this topic.

Linguistic And Language Wonders In India - Old Theories Binned

Linguistic And Language Wonders In India - Old Theories Binned PDF Author: London Swaminathan
Publisher: Pustaka Digital Media
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Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 236

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This is a book that explodes old theories on linguistics and languages. I have been doing research in languages and linguistics for over 40 years. I have found that even Avestan in Persia (now Iran) is following the same rules as Tamil. Sanskrit language’s relation to European languages is well known. I have found some new rules that show Sanskrit and Tamil have originated from same source. Any word from any old language can be traced to Tamil or Sanskrit. Only problem is to find out patiently the missing links to trace them.

Third Book Of Anecdotes For Students And Speakers

Third Book Of Anecdotes For Students And Speakers PDF Author: London Swaminathan
Publisher: Pustaka Digital Media
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Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 168

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This is the third part of my collection of anecdotes from an old book of anecdotes. I have not written anything. I have only compiled them. It will be very useful for party goers. The beauty of the book is that the anecdotes are arranged topic wise. Students may use this book for essay writing. Anecdotes regarding doctors, salesmen, sportsmen, politicians, authors, producers and other people from various walks of life are covered in this part.

1000 Hindu Quotations for Speakers and Students

1000 Hindu Quotations for Speakers and Students PDF Author: London Swaminathan
Publisher: Pustaka Digital Media
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Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 196

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This is a Book of Quotations with a difference. I have selected over one thousand quotations mainly from Hindu scriptures. I have included books from Sanskrit and Tamil languages. Most of the quotation books have more foreign quotations than Hindu quotes. It is very rare to see Kalidasa or Tamil Tiruvalluvar in such books. I have given quotations from Dr. Radhakrishnan, Vedas, Upanishads and Tamil ethical works.

Hindu Stories About Monkeys, Donkeys And Elephants

Hindu Stories About Monkeys, Donkeys And Elephants PDF Author: London Swaminathan
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Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 85

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Animal stories are very interesting and inspiring; they have been used by the Hindus for thousands of years to teach some morals. Mahabharata, Ramayana and later Hitopadesa and Pancha tantra have lot of fables. Vishnu Sarman of Panchatantra used those stories to teach political science to the dullest boys of a king and succeeded. Thus the stories spread to different parts of the world.

Om in Rome; Manu Smriti in London Church

Om in Rome; Manu Smriti in London Church PDF Author: London Swaminathan
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Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 152

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As an ardent Hindu and amateur historian, I always looked for some Hindu links or Hindu influence. When I saw Roman and Greek monuments and sculptures, I noticed a lot of Hindu impact on them. The Lion Throne is a common word used in Hindu stories. I saw proper, but huge, Lion thrones in Rome Museum. Hindu Swastika symbol also was visible very much on pots and urns.

Animal Einsteins: Amazing Intelligence of Creatures in Nature

Animal Einsteins: Amazing Intelligence of Creatures in Nature PDF Author: London Swaminathan
Publisher: Pustaka Digital Media
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Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 118

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People show great interest in animal stories and anecdotes. Newspapers also publish incredible stories about animals and birds now and then; but they are not new. Even poets of Tamil and Sanskrit literature have recorded what they saw in real life. The poets used some of them as similes and others in their poems. From Vedic days Hindus have been observing nature and used them to teach lessons to people; There are several Subhasitas (golden sayings) in Sanskrit using animals. I have collected lot of such stories from literature and newspapers; bird omens are also believed in many cultures. Some birds like Bhulinga, Kulinga and Homa are yet to be identified and they may have become extinct. Hindus are unique in carrying gods on idols of animals and birds. It shows their continuous interest in living beings.

Controversial And Interesting Laws In Manu Smriti - Part 2

Controversial And Interesting Laws In Manu Smriti - Part 2 PDF Author: London Swaminathan
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Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 216

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This is the second part of my views (a sort of commentary) on the controversial Manu Smriti. No one has the authority to criticize or appreciate it unless one reads it in full. But politicians show them as half baked fellows when they make comments without reading it in full. This second part has more interesting tit bits from the smriti.

Woman is an Adjective, Man is a Noun

Woman is an Adjective, Man is a Noun PDF Author: London Swaminathan
Publisher: Pustaka Digital Media
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Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 120

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This is my second English book on Women. In the first book, I have covered Hindu women and their marriage ceremony. This book covers comments and descriptions of women and some stories from the epics. The study of body features called Shamudrika Lakshana is Alco included here. Mother’s love and its effects on children are also illustrated.