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- Title
CHOSEN MOMENTS: MEDIATION AND DIRECT EXPERIENCE IN THE LIFE OF THE CLASSICAL TAMIL SAINT KAĀ RAIKKAĀL AMMAIYAĀR.
- Authors
Pechilis, Karen
- Abstract
An essay is presented on the life and works of Saint Kāraikkāl Ammaiyār in Tamil Nadu, India. It offers information on the significance of social status versus asceticism, women's oppression versus empowerment, and the authentic versus superficial life. The author explores the story of the classical saint and the pattern's relevance to a historical woman who was not involved in political activities.
- Subjects
TAMIL Nadu (India); INDIA; KARAIKKALAMMAI, fl. 6th century; TAMIL Hindu saints
- Publication
Journal of Feminist Studies in Religion (Indiana University Press), 2008, Vol 24, Issue 1, p11
- ISSN
8755-4178
- Publication type
Essay
- DOI
10.2979/FSR.2008.24.1.11