Sonasaila Malai
Sonasaila Malai by Robert Butler, published by Lulu.com on December 7, 2018, is a 248-page exploration of a 17th-century devotional poem centered on the holy mountain Arunachala in Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu. This edition features an English verse translation alongside a phrase-by-phrase Tamil-English translation, providing readers with a comprehensive understanding of the text and its cultural significance.
In addition to the translations, the book includes extensive notes and grammatical insights on Classical Tamil, aimed at those familiar with modern written Tamil. Readers will find a detailed examination of the poem’s structure and language, enhancing their appreciation of its religious and spiritual themes. This edition serves as a valuable resource for anyone interested in the intersection of language, spirituality, and cultural heritage.
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Sonasaila Malai is a 17th century devotional poem on the holy mountain Arunachala in Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu. The book contains an English verse translation, a phrase by phrase Tamil-English translation and extensive notes. It also contains grammatical notes on Classical Tamil, designed to aid those who are already conversant with modern written Tamil in reading texts written in the classical idiom.
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