Which among the following statements is/are correct ? 1. Nalayira D

Which among the following statements is/are correct ?

1. Nalayira Divyaprabandham is an anthology of Alvar saints’ compositions.
2. Tevaram is the collection of Tamil Shaiva hymns.
3. Nalayira Divyaprabandham is also described as the Tamil Veda.

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All three statements are correct. The Nalayira Divyaprabandham is indeed a collection of 4000 hymns composed by the 12 Alvar saints, who were prominent figures in the Tamil Vaishnavite Bhakti movement. Tevaram is a collection of devotional hymns by the Nayanmar saints (Appar, Sundarar, and Sambandar), who were leaders of the Tamil Shaivite Bhakti movement. The Nalayira Divyaprabandham holds immense religious significance in Tamil Vaishnavism and is often referred to as the “Tamil Veda” due to its scriptural authority and comprehensive nature.

The compilation of the Nalayira Divyaprabandham is traditionally attributed to Nathamuni in the 10th century. The Tevaram was compiled by Nambiyandar Nambi in the 11th century. Both collections are cornerstones of Tamil devotional literature and reflect the vibrant Bhakti movements that flourished in South India.

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