Description
Whereas Valmiki refrains from referring to Rama as Lord Almighty, Kamban in his Tamil masterpiece on Ramayanam revels in his portrayal of Rama as God. His work takes into account the wonderful pronouncements in Vedas, Upanishads and the 4000 poems of Azhwars. His presentation of the story of the killing of Hiranyakasipu is a very unique feature comprising of scintillating poems. Kamban is acknowledged as the king of poets and his poems are masterly in every perspective. This book makes an in depth analysis of Kamban’s poems portraying Rama as Thirumal(Vishnu) offering detailed comments on them.
Excerpts of Reviews
Speaks volumes of the research that has gone into the work. Krishnan brings into focus Kamban’s examples drawn from Azhwar Pasurams, Krishnan shows the similarities in treatment.(The Hindu)
The author has presented Kamba Ramayanam from the beginning to the end in an enjoyable manner, with excellence and ease and in chaste Tamil.(Ranganatha Paduka)
