The Divine Wisdom of the Dravida Saints (Paperback, Alkondavilli Govindacharya)

About The Book: The Divine Wisdom of the Dravida Saints by Alkondavilli Govindacharya is a profound exploration of the teachings and hymns of the Alvars, the Tamil poet-saints of South India. Published in 1902, this work highlights their devotional (bhakti) philosophy and spiritual contributions, particularly their emphasis on surrender and unconditional love for Lord Vishnu. Govindacharya offers detailed insights into the Alvars' verses, focusing on their theological depth, poetic beauty, and relevance in fostering unity between Tamil and Sanskrit traditions. The book also examines the role of the Alvars in shaping Vaishnavism and their enduring impact on Indian spirituality and culture. About The Author: Alkondaville Govindacharya was a scholar, writer, and historian of Hindu philosophy, renowned for his works on the Visishtadvaita Vedanta tradition. Best known for his biography The Life of Ramanujacharya, he explored the life and teachings of Ramanujacharya, emphasizing bhakti and qualified non-dualism. Born to "Angrezi" Srinivasa Iyengar in Tiruchirapalli, Govindacharya traced his lineage to Vaduga Nambi, a disciple of Ramanuja. A medalist in engineering (1878), he served as an Executive Engineer in Mysore's PWD, overseeing projects like the Nanjangud Kapila Bridge. The Title 'The Divine Wisdom of the Dravida Saints written/authored/edited by Alkondavilli Govindacharya', published in the year 2025. The ISBN 9789370143562 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 262 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Religion, Hinduism, Spiritual. Size of the book is 13.34 x 21.59 cms.