Mystical treatise Yantra
TIRUMULAR IS one of the 63 Saiva saints portrayed in the Periyapuranam, a Saiva hagiology. This saint is also considered as one of the 18 Siddhars of the Tamil tradition besides being called as a Yogi, Siddhantin, Muktha and Bhaktha.
His biography states that a celestial being transmigrated into a cowherd's body known as Mulan and through him exemplified the truths of the Agamas in chaste Tamil with rhythmic composition.
Hence the Saivites revere this work as the outcome of divine grace. It is a philosophical treatise as well. It deals with variegated themes such as ethics, religion, metaphysics, tantric cult, mysticism and occultism, but the main focus lies in elucidating the basic tenets of Saiva religion and philosophy.
This book contains the Tirumandhiram text and the paraphrase rendered by G. Manickavachakan. The commentator has given a simple and lucid explanation of the original texts and also has provided word meanings wherever required, especially the significant features of mystic letters, the implicit meaning of Mantra, Tantra and Yantra are well explained.
He should have concentrated on some research-findings with unique interpretation and commentary. However, this lacuna does not deter his earnest endeavour of giving a simplified meaning of the complicated and subtle texts. The Saivites and the Tamil knowing aspirants can acquire clarity by reading this work.
His biography states that a celestial being transmigrated into a cowherd's body known as Mulan and through him exemplified the truths of the Agamas in chaste Tamil with rhythmic composition.
Hence the Saivites revere this work as the outcome of divine grace. It is a philosophical treatise as well. It deals with variegated themes such as ethics, religion, metaphysics, tantric cult, mysticism and occultism, but the main focus lies in elucidating the basic tenets of Saiva religion and philosophy.
This book contains the Tirumandhiram text and the paraphrase rendered by G. Manickavachakan. The commentator has given a simple and lucid explanation of the original texts and also has provided word meanings wherever required, especially the significant features of mystic letters, the implicit meaning of Mantra, Tantra and Yantra are well explained.
He should have concentrated on some research-findings with unique interpretation and commentary. However, this lacuna does not deter his earnest endeavour of giving a simplified meaning of the complicated and subtle texts. The Saivites and the Tamil knowing aspirants can acquire clarity by reading this work.
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