Left side shows old edition, right side is our update of the same spread.
The second chapter is on life-giving rain.
The second chapter is on life-giving rain.
The part spread on Virtue.
The appendix shows Tiruvalluvar composing the amazing couplets to guide humanity to follow a virtuous, wise and joyous life.
The conclusion now shows a watchman closing up the temple doors at day’s end. Good night!
Instructed by Gurudeva, Satguru Bodhinatha Veylanswami and Sadasivanathaswami spent 24 years (not full time!) translating the verses of the Tirukural into modern English. Several editions have been published, and it continues to be a popular book, so much so that we have only 11 copies left.
So the Ganapati Kulam went to work and created a new edition, in full color and using, for the first time, the 108 paintings done by S Rajam back in 2002. We also added proper paintings where we had simple black and white patterns earlier. The slide show displays four spreads to give an idea of the comparison of the old and the new.
The Tirukural is a good friend to me.
My book comes with me most everywhere I go.
The new, more personalized edition transfers the nuances of the weaver’s wisdom in delightful ways that I know will have a profound, clarifying impact as I read and digest the precepts.
I can hardly wait to have it in my hands!
Nandini Siva
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The decades of effort by our monks to collect and commission art is such a priceless treasure. They serve as a powerful catalyst bringing the Saiva Teachings into a vibrant NOW. Where words stop they ignite and guide the imagination-actually transport us to experience the essence of the teachings at a glance. Can’t wait to see each page!