South India has a rich literary history with a variety of literary works that have had a significant impact on society. In this video, we'll take a look at 10 such works that have stood the test of time.
Thirukkural - A classic Tamil text consisting of 1330 couplets that focus on ethics and morality.
Kamba Ramayanam - A Tamil epic poem that retells the story of Ramayana in a unique style.
Silappatikaram - A Tamil epic that tells the story of Kannagi, a chaste woman who seeks justice for her husband's wrongful death.
Manimekalai - A Tamil epic that focuses on Buddhism and morality.
Andal's Thiruppavai - A collection of 30 hymns dedicated to Lord Vishnu, written by a young Vaishnavite saint.
Jayadeva's Gita Govinda - A Sanskrit poem that describes the love between Lord Krishna and Radha.
Shankaracharya's Soundarya Lahari - A Sanskrit poem that describes the beauty and grace of the Goddess Shakti.
Vedanta Desika's Yadhavabhyudhayam - A Sanskrit poem that narrates the story of Lord Krishna's victory over the demon king Jarasandha.
Narayana Teertha's Krishna Leela Tarangini - A Sanskrit work that narrates the various leelas or divine pastimes of Lord Krishna.
Basavanna's Vachanas - A collection of Kannada poems that focus on social reform and spiritual enlightenment.
Thirukkural - A classic Tamil text consisting of 1330 couplets that focus on ethics and morality.
Kamba Ramayanam - A Tamil epic poem that retells the story of Ramayana in a unique style.
Silappatikaram - A Tamil epic that tells the story of Kannagi, a chaste woman who seeks justice for her husband's wrongful death.
Manimekalai - A Tamil epic that focuses on Buddhism and morality.
Andal's Thiruppavai - A collection of 30 hymns dedicated to Lord Vishnu, written by a young Vaishnavite saint.
Jayadeva's Gita Govinda - A Sanskrit poem that describes the love between Lord Krishna and Radha.
Shankaracharya's Soundarya Lahari - A Sanskrit poem that describes the beauty and grace of the Goddess Shakti.
Vedanta Desika's Yadhavabhyudhayam - A Sanskrit poem that narrates the story of Lord Krishna's victory over the demon king Jarasandha.
Narayana Teertha's Krishna Leela Tarangini - A Sanskrit work that narrates the various leelas or divine pastimes of Lord Krishna.
Basavanna's Vachanas - A collection of Kannada poems that focus on social reform and spiritual enlightenment.