மாணிக்கவாசகர் காட்டும் உவமையணி

An illustration by Manikkavasaka

Abstract

The message found in Thiruvasaka sung by Manikavasaka has the power to melt even the unmelted. It is said that those who study Thiruvasaka can get the pleasure of eating honey. Thiruvasaka is to show the way to drink the bliss that can be poured under the Lord's feet. In this way, the comparison of two related objects is simile. To explain one, a corresponding division is said. A parable is told on the general basis of character, profession, utility that comes between the figure and the figure. The purpose of this study is to know it through the song of Manikavasakar. It is better to describe the path that the reader of Manikkava takes to reach the Lord. This article takes advantage of the parables in his songs.