{"product_id":"greetings-valluvar-by-erode-tamilanban-translated-by-gregory-james-and-v-jayadevan","title":"Greetings, Valluvar! by Erode Tamilanban (Translated by Gregory James and V. Jayadevan)","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eA POETIC DIALOGUE BETWEEN AGES: BRIDGING ANCIENT WISDOM AND MODERN THOUGHT.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eHow does a timeless philosophy speak to the challenges of the modern world? In \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"79\"\u003eGreetings, Valluvar!\u003c\/i\u003e (originally published as \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"125\"\u003eVanakkam, Valluva!\u003c\/i\u003e), the celebrated poet Erode Tamilanban embarks on an innovative, profound journey of dialogue with Tiruvalluvar, the revered poet-philosopher of the \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"293\"\u003eTirukkural\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eWinner of the prestigious 2004 Sahitya Akademi Award, this collection of twenty-two free-verse poems is a masterful blend of Tamil mythology, epic history, and rich symbolism. Tamilanban questions, reflects, and marvels at Valluvar’s ability to soar beyond the constraints of caste, creed, and color, presenting the sage’s ideas of universality and secularism as vital forces for our contemporary era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWhy this collection is a landmark in Tamil literature:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAn Innovative Literary Dialogue:\u003c\/b\u003e Experience a unique structure where a modern poetic voice engages directly with the ancient wisdom of the \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"139\"\u003eTirukkural\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCultural Depth:\u003c\/b\u003e Woven with intricate Tamil myths and symbolism, the poems offer a deeply moving reflection on spirituality and the societal norms that govern us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAward-Winning Craftsmanship:\u003c\/b\u003e Authored by Erode Tamilanban—a literary icon with over ninety anthologies to his name—this work stands as a testament to his immense contribution to classical and modern Tamil literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAccessible Wisdom:\u003c\/b\u003e Through the evocative translations of Gregory James and V. Jayadevan, the profound insights of Valluvar are now beautifully accessible to a wider English-speaking audience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eWhether you are a scholar of Tamil literature or a reader seeking spiritual resonance, \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"87\"\u003eGreetings, Valluvar!\u003c\/i\u003e serves as a bridge, reminding us that true wisdom knows no time or boundaries.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BEETLE BOOK SHOP","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52423996965147,"sku":null,"price":424.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/2150\/0699\/files\/71eZPHVBbKL._SL1500.jpg?v=1782880714","url":"https:\/\/beetlebookshop.com\/hi\/products\/greetings-valluvar-by-erode-tamilanban-translated-by-gregory-james-and-v-jayadevan","provider":"Beetle Book Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}