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The transformation of Tamil religion : Ramalinga Swamigal (1823-1874) and modern Dravidian sainthood /

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"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 tra...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Raman, Srilata (Author)
Corporate Author: Taylor & Francis
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York : Routledge, 2022.
Edition:1.
Series:Routledge South Asian religion series ; 20
Subjects:
Ramalinga, > Swami, > 1823-1874.
Ramalinga, > Swami, > 1823-1874
Hindu saints > Biography.
India > Religion > 19th century.
Saints hindous > Biographies.
Inde > Religion > 19e siècle.
Hinduism.
Ethnic studies.
Regional studies.
RELIGION / Hinduism.
SOCIAL SCIENCE / Ethnic Studies / General.
Religion
Hindu saints
India
1800-1899
Electronic books.
Biographies
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Table of Contents:
  • 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.