Multiple choice general knowledge

Who wrote 'Thiruvarutpa'?

  1. Sekkizhar

  2. Vallalar

  3. Kabilar

  4. Kambar
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Thiruvarutpa is a monumental Tamil spiritual work composed by Vallalar (Ramalinga Swamigal). It emphasizes compassion (jiva karunya) and spiritual enlightenment, containing thousands of verses on divine wisdom and universal love.

AI explanation

To answer this question, you need to be familiar with the Tamil literature and the authors associated with it.

Option A) Sekkizhar - This option is incorrect. Sekkizhar is known for his work 'Periya Puranam', which is a Tamil epic that narrates the lives of the 63 Nayanars, the devotees of Lord Shiva.

Option B) Vallalar - This option is correct. Vallalar, whose full name is Ramalinga Swamigal, is the author of 'Thiruvarutpa'. 'Thiruvarutpa' is a collection of devotional poems that express Vallalar's deep spiritual experiences and teachings.

Option C) Kabilar - This option is incorrect. Kabilar is a renowned Tamil poet and author, but he is not the author of 'Thiruvarutpa'.

Option D) Kambar - This option is incorrect. Kambar is a famous Tamil poet and the author of 'Kamba Ramayanam', which is an epic retelling of the Hindu epic Ramayana in the Tamil language.

The correct answer is Option B) Vallalar. This option is correct because Vallalar is the author of 'Thiruvarutpa'.

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