Q. Who was the author of the book ‘Manimekalai’?
✅ Correct Answer: (B)
Seethalai Saathanaar
Explanation:
‘Manimekalai’ is a famous Tamil Buddhist epic, considered one of the Five Great Epics of Tamil Literature (Aimperumkappiyam).
- It was composed by Seethalai Saathanaar, a Buddhist poet.
- The story of Manimekalai, the daughter of Kovalan and Madhavi (characters from Silappatikaram), promotes Buddhist philosophy, including ahimsa (non-violence), renunciation, and compassion.
Additional Information:
- (A) Ilango Adigal – Author of Silappatikaram, the first of the five great Tamil epics.
- (C) Perudevanar – Known for translating parts of the Mahabharata into Tamil.
- (D) Tiruttakrdeva – Not related to Manimekalai.
Explanation by: Mr. Dubey
‘Manimekalai’ is a famous Tamil Buddhist epic, considered one of the Five Great Epics of Tamil Literature (Aimperumkappiyam).
- It was composed by Seethalai Saathanaar, a Buddhist poet.
- The story of Manimekalai, the daughter of Kovalan and Madhavi (characters from Silappatikaram), promotes Buddhist philosophy, including ahimsa (non-violence), renunciation, and compassion.
Additional Information:
- (A) Ilango Adigal – Author of Silappatikaram, the first of the five great Tamil epics.
- (C) Perudevanar – Known for translating parts of the Mahabharata into Tamil.
- (D) Tiruttakrdeva – Not related to Manimekalai.