What is the meaning of Avvaiyar?
respectable good woman
Avvai refers to ‘respectable elderly woman’ as the word ammai which means ‘good woman’ in general term for a woman of any age. Thus the name Avvaiyar means a ‘respectable good woman’, hence a generic title rather than a specific name of a person.
Is Avvaiyar real?
Avvaiyar II lived during the period of Kambar and Ottakoothar during the reign of the Chola dynasty in the 13th century. She is often imagined as an old and intelligent lady by Tamil people. She wrote many of the poems that remain very popular even now and are inculcated in school textbooks in Tamil Nadu.
How many Avvaiyar are there?
three Avvaiyars
There have been at least three Avvaiyars at various periods of Tamil history. The earliest Avvaiyar is believed to have lived in the Sangam period and her poems are found in the Purananuru , Kurunthogai and Natrinai . The second Avvaiyar lived in the 12th Century and was a contemporary of Kambar.
What is the pronunciation of Avvaiyar?
avvaiyar Pronunciation. av·vai·yar.
What are the books written by Avvaiyar in Tamil?
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- Aathichoodi.
- Aathichudi: Amazing Life Lessons from an Ancient Indian Classic.
- ஔவையாரின் ஆத்திசூடி ஆங்கிலத்தில் – Avvaiyar’s Aathichoodi in English (Tamil Edition)
- மூதுரை ( பதவுரையும் பொழிப்புரையும் ) ( Moodhurai ) (Tamil Edition)
- Dear Earth.
- NEETHI NOOLGAL நீதி நூல்கள்
- ஆத்திசூடி: Aathichudi (Tamil Edition)
How old is Aathichudi?
It is said to be written in 3rd century (BCE). There are 109 verses. Going through the first 12 shows why the verses have been timeless.
Who wrote Moothurai?
மூதுரை : ஔவையார் / Moothurai : Avvaiyar
| Author: | நாட்டார், மு. வேங்கடசாமி. மு. வேங்கடசாமி நாட்டார். ; Mu Vengadasamy Nattar |
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Who created Aathichudi?
Aathichudi is a collection of verses written by poet Avvaiyar ( it means respected woman- yes ..she is a woman poetess) and written many moons ago. It is said to be written in 3rd century (BCE). There are 109 verses.
What is Tamil Aathichudi?
Description. The Āathichoodi (Tamil: ஆத்திசூடி) is a collection of single-line quotations written by Avvaiyar and organized in alphabetical order. There are 109 of these sacred lines which include insightful quotes expressed in simple words. It aims to inculcate good habits, discipline and doing good deeds.
How many Aathichoodi are there?
109 quotes
There are 109 quotes or verses in Aathichoodi, one each for each of the vowels and consonants of the language Tamil. This book in English language tries to convey the same meaning in the form of “Six Words” poem.
When was Aathichoodi written?
12th century AD
Avvaiyar III — (12th century AD) who wrote Aathichoodi and Kondraivendhan.
How old is Aathi-choodi?
What is the meaning of Aathichudi?
The poem starts with a invocation which begins with the word “Aathi-choodi” which means the one who wears an aathi flower garland (Lord Shiva is meant here).