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Kulashekhara Alwar’s Perumal Tirumozhi – Music of the Bhakthi Saints

The ninth of the twelve alwars, Kulasekhara Alwar, was a king of the Chera dynasty. Known as a philosopher king, he showed great interest in spirituality whilst still engaged in matters of state. His devotion took the form of poetry of which the Mukunda Mala in Sanskrit is the most famous work. Several tales, possibly apocryphal, talk of his intense love for his Lord Ranganatha. … Continue reading Kulashekhara Alwar’s Perumal Tirumozhi – Music of the Bhakthi Saints

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Andal’s Tiruppavai – Music of the Bhakthi Saints

Krishna the cowherd in watercolour- I painted this years back Gopala Gopala Gopi Vallabha Gopala Govinda Govinda Rasa Leela Govinda The Bhakthi movement refers to the spiritual movement initiated by the Shaivite and Vaishnavite saints of India in the seventh century. From espousing the dualism of Dvaita Vedanta to the monoism of Advaita Vedanta, the Bhakthi saints brought a transformation in the spiritual growth of … Continue reading Andal’s Tiruppavai – Music of the Bhakthi Saints

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