The Uniqueness of Meenakshi in Madurai Meenakshiyammai Pillai Tamil

Abstract

Many works of literature have emerged between the Sangam period to the age of Nayakas. Especially, many short stories emerged during the period of Nayakas. The objectives of those short stories were associated with glorifying and highlighting the deeds of God, King, Philanthropists, Gurus, Patrons and saints. With a classification of over ninety-six kinds of short stories, the golden era of short stories continued from the 12^th century A.D until the 19^th century. Among the Pillai Tamil literary works, particularly in between Pen Pal Pillai Tamil books, Meenatchiammai Pillai Tamil writing is considered a masterpiece. This work in the form of short stories glorifies and sings praises considering Madurai Meenatchiammai as a child. The sole purpose of this book is to glorify the magnificence of Madurai Meenatchiammai. Likewise, this book gives special depiction of Madurai Meenatchiammai with Meenatchiammai Pillai Tamil praise songs, the significance of Madurai Meenatchiammai’s different stages of life, distinguished commentaries, depicting the deities protecting Meenatchiammai and provides the best description of the glory of Madurai Meenatchiammai. In this note, on the title “The uniqueness of Meenatchiammai in Madurai Meenatchiammai Pillai Tamil” this essay provides the commentaries of Madurai Meenatchiammai with an explanation regarding the organization of Meenatchiammai Pillai Tamil including Meenatchiammai’s significance, the special features of Gods, the journey of Meenatchiammai reaching Lord Shiva and regarding the significance of Pillai Tamil short stories.