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string of verses connected with one another by a catch word which is the last in the previous stanza and the first in the succeeding stanza. It is such a composition containing 100 verses. It is a devotional work addressed to god Neminatha of Mylapore. The author Avirodhi Álvar was a convert to the Jaina faith.
2. Tirukkalambagam: Kalambagam implies a sort of poetic mixture where the verses are composed in diverse
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metres. This besides, being devotional is also philosophical in which the author tries to discuss the doctrines of the rival faiths such as Buddhism.
Conclusion
Jainas contribution to Tamil Literature does not limit itself to Kavyas, Grammar or prodody. It extends to Sastra works such as Mathematics, Jyotisa, Vaidhya, Metallurgic and such other branches. This contribution has gained appreciation by one and all.
Sri. S. Krishna Chand Chordia is a double M.A. and M.Phil in Jainology. He was instrumental in starting a full fledged Department of Jainology at University of Madras. As General Secretary of Research Foundation for Jainology, he is now involved in developing Jain Vidyashram at Chennai. A profound scholar in Hindi, Tamil and English, he is also a powerful speaker connected with several social service Associations.
A Brief Account of Jaina Tamil Literature
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