{"product_id":"9780144000104","title":"Hymns For The Drowning","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a collection of translations from early Tamil devotional hymns honoring Visnu, a central figure in the Hindu tradition. Rooted in the rich heritage of south Indian temple poetry, these poems illuminate a formative strand of bhakti literature from the sixth to ninth centuries. The intended reader includes adults and students with an interest in religion, poetry, and Indian literary history. The tone is contemplative, reverent, and lyrical, inviting quiet reflection.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePresented as faithful translations that preserve the cadence and imagery of the originals, the volume blends philosophic hymns with intimate love-poems. The reading experience is distinctive for its recurring voices and settings, guiding the reader through a progression—from awe at the divine works, to the experience of loving devotion, to moments of doubt and longing, and finally to a sense of being drawn into the divine presence.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eTranslated selections from ancient Tamil devotional hymns praising Visnu\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA blend of philosophical reflection and love poetry that traces the bhakti tradition\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRecurring voices and settings that map a spiritual journey\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLyrical translations that aim to preserve imagery and cadence of the originals\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAccessible language that supports study, personal reflection, and classroom discussion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eReaders gain insight into a foundational tradition of Hindu devotion, with a deeper appreciation for Tamil literary history and the universal themes of wonder, longing, and surrender. The collection invites calm contemplation, fosters empathy, and leaves a lasting impression of the enduring power of devotional poetry to move hearts across generations and cultures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Crossword.in","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540514812121,"sku":"9780144000104","price":285.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0648\/3066\/9017\/files\/61Unhr9nvUL._SL1400.jpg?v=1776661121","url":"https:\/\/www.crossword.in\/products\/9780144000104","provider":"Crossword.in ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}