Nalayira Divya Prabandham - 8 Volumes Set - Tamil | by B. S. Ranganathan/ Stotra Book
• "Nalayira Divya Prabandham Irandam Ayiram" is a set of Tamil books that holds profound significance in the Vaishnavite tradition of South India.
• This collection consists of the compositions of the twelve Alvars, who were revered saints and poet-saints of the Srivaishnava sect, the Nalayira Divya Prabandham, collectively known as "Nangam Ayiram," continue the rich tradition of devotion and spiritual wisdom found in the earlier volumes.
• These verses were composed by the Alvars between the 6th and 9th centuries CE and are considered sacred hymns in the worship of Lord Vishnu.
• The Nalayira Divya Prabandham is divided into four sections: the Mudhal Ayiram (First Thousand), the Irandam Ayiram (Second Thousand), the Moonram Ayiram (Third Thousand), and the Naanmugan Thiruvandhadhi. Volumes 7 and 8 specifically focus on the Naanmugan Thiruvandhadhi section.
• The verses in these volumes express deep devotion, love, and surrender to Lord Vishnu and his various incarnations, especially Lord Ranganatha of Srirangam.
• They provide spiritual insights and philosophical teachings and serve as a means to seek divine grace and attain spiritual liberation.
• The books are meticulously compiled and presented in a reader-friendly format, making them accessible to both scholars and devotees.
• The clear Tamil script and comprehensive explanations ensure a deeper understanding of the profound concepts and poetic beauty encapsulated in the Nalayira Divya Prabandham.