Divine Games of Lord Shiva Thiruvilayadal Puranam
Author : S.Ponnuswamy (author)
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Page : 0 pages
File Size : 24,46 MB
Release : 1901
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ISBN : 9781005620738
Author : S.Ponnuswamy (author)
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Page : 0 pages
File Size : 24,46 MB
Release : 1901
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ISBN : 9781005620738
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Page : 0 pages
File Size : 37,72 MB
Release : 2021
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ISBN : 9788179507797
Author : Sekkizhar, Adi-p-podi Dr.T.N.Ramachandran
Publisher : Sri Ramakrishna Math
Page : 347 pages
File Size : 13,80 MB
Release : 2022-03-04
Category : Religion
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This is a concise English version of the Tamil Saivite scripture Tiruvilaiyadal Puranam which was composed by Paranjyothi Munivar and it is one of the triad of Saivite Puranas in Tamil.This Puranam narrates 64 divine plays of Lord Shiva. The translator, Dr. T. N. Ramachandran, has translated this great legendary work into a powerful prose narrative, besides translating a few selected poems from each episode into English, preserving the original devotional and spiritual tenor.Sri S. Rajam, a renowned musician and an eminent artist, has brought out the divine players alive in his colourful paintings and sketches tracing the progress of events in each episode.
Author : R.Ponnammal
Publisher : Giri Trading Agency Private Limited
Page : 277 pages
File Size : 37,2 MB
Release : 2020-12-10
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 8179504026
Tiruvilayadal Purana is reputed to be one of the 18 Thalapuranas. Yet, it is also revered as one of the Mahapuranas (Periyapurana – the right eye of God Shiva, Tiruvilayadal Purana – the left eye and Kanda Purana – the third eye). It was authored by Saint Paranjothi about 1300 years ago. It narrates the 64 Tiruvilayadals (Leelas in Sanskrit)
Author : Steven J. Brams
Publisher : MIT Press
Page : 220 pages
File Size : 37,71 MB
Release : 2018-09-18
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 0262347806
A game-theoretical analysis of interactions between a human being and an omnipotent and omniscient godlike being highlights the inherent unknowability of the latter's superiority. In Divine Games, Steven Brams analyzes games that a human being might play with an omnipotent and omniscient godlike being. Drawing on game theory and his own theory of moves, Brams combines the analysis of thorny theological questions, suggested by Pascal's wager (which considers the rewards and penalties associated with belief or nonbelief in God) and Newcomb's problem (in which a godlike being has near omniscience) with the analysis of several stories from the Hebrew Bible. Almost all of these stories involve conflict between God or a surrogate and a human player; their representation as games raises fundamental questions about God's superiority. In some games God appears vulnerable (after Adam and Eve eat the forbidden fruit in defiance of His command), in other games his actions seem morally dubious (when He subjects Abraham and Job to extreme tests of their faith), and in still other games He has a propensity to hold grudges (in preventing Moses from entering the Promised Land and in undermining the kingship of Saul). If the behavior of a superior being is indistinguishable from that of an ordinary human being, his existence would appear undecidable, or inherently unknowable. Consequently, Brams argues that keeping an open mind about the existence of a superior being is an appropriate theological stance.
Author : Mahadev Chakravarti
Publisher : Motilal Banarsidass Publ.
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 14,78 MB
Release : 1986
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9788120800533
The present book throws new light on the gradual development of the concept of Rudra-Siva in his animal, phallic and human forms, since the days of the Harappa Civilization. It examines how Siva, the composite Aryan-non-Aryan Divinity, was not only admitted but was ultimately crowned with an exalted position in the Brahmanical pantheon; how the bull once identified with the deity, was regulated to the position of a vahana; how phallism was related to Saivism and also how Siva, in his different forms, was represented in early Indian Art and the Art of Further India. The wide range and depth of the author's research fills a vital gap in the subject and his treatment of the entire subject is unique. This methodical study on Siva also contains an exhaustive bibliography.
Author : Cēkkil̲ār
Publisher :
Page : 620 pages
File Size : 49,72 MB
Release : 1985
Category : Sivaites
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Author : R. Rangaswamy
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Page : 404 pages
File Size : 17,59 MB
Release : 2013
Category : Siva (Hindu deity)
ISBN : 9788178236629
Author : dr.akila sivaraman
Publisher : GIRI Trading Agency Private
Page : 452 pages
File Size : 25,11 MB
Release : 2006
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ISBN : 9788179503973
Verse work in praise of Murugan, Hindu deity; retold.
Author : Devdutt Pattanaik
Publisher : Soma Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 20,3 MB
Release : 1997
Category : Siva (Hindu deity)
ISBN : 9788187111016
This is an attempt to understand the meaning of Shiva worship in our time exploring various pictorial images of Shiva iconography, taking us through Shaivite philosophy, beliefs, history, folklore and myth. Written in a simple narrative style , and interspersed with familiar and unfamiliar tales retold, the book reaches out to young and old alike. The highlights include lucid explanations and a pictorial key to numerous symbols associated with Shaivite rituals and festival practices, a map of India showing important Shiva temples including the twelve jyotirlingas, a list of 108 sacred names of Shiva with their meanings, a bibliography for those interested in learning more, and over 150 illustrations of which many are in colour.