The Transformation of Tamil Religion : Ramalinga Swamigal (1823-1874) and Modern Dravidian Sainthood

The Transformation of Tamil Religion Ramalinga Swamigal (1823-1874) and Modern Dravidian Sainthood

This book analyses the religious ideology of a Tamil reformer and saint, Ramalinga Swamigal of the 19th century and his posthumous reception in the Tamil country and sheds light on the transformation of Tamil religion that both his works and the understanding of him brought about. The book traces th...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor principal: Raman, Srilata (-)
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Milton : Taylor & Francis Group 2022.
2019.
Colección:Routledge South Asian Religion Series
Materias:
Ramalinga, > Swami, > 1823-1874.
1800-1899
Hinduism
Ethnic studies
Regional studies
India > Religion > 19th century.
Biographies.
Ver en Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull:https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009672503506719
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Introduction
  • Part I: Retrieving Ramalinga Swamigal: 1. Pulavar to Prophet. A 19th century Religious Life
  • 2. Ramalingar the Master and the Cittar
  • 3. The Context of Compassion
  • 4. Hunger and Compassion: the Cīvakāruṇya ol̲ukkam
  • 5. Anti-Hagiography
  • Part II: Re-creating Ramalinga Swamigal: 6. Śaiva Ferment
  • 7. The Life and Times of Ñān̲iyār Āṭikaḷ (1873-1942)
  • 8. Tiru.Vi.Ka: Ramalingar's Camaracam as Radical Equality
  • 9. Mā. Po. Ci: Ramalinga Swamigal and Dravidian Sainthood
  • 10. Ramalingar Redux
  • Conclusion
  • Bibliography.

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