INTRODUCTION
Kambar (1180-1250 AD) was a Tamil poet and the author of KambaRamayanam.
LIFE
Kambar was brought up by a farmer in Tamil Nadu. He was honored by the Great Chola King with the title KaviChakravarty.He was a great scholar and was an expert in Tamil and Sanskrit languages.
SPIRITUAL WORKS
1. KambaRamayanam
2. SaraswatiAnthati
3. SadagoparAnthathi
4. Silaiezhupathu
5. ThirukkaiVazakkam
6. Erezhupathu
7. KangaiPuranam
IMPORTANCE
Kambar has written the Kamba Ramayana in a simplified manner. It contains almost all the details that were contained in Valmiki Ramayana. Kambar has written the Ramayana in his own style, but without editing or deleting any contents from the original version of the ramayanam. It is a great epic, and it was praised by all the kings, and by the common people. He was honored by the kings for his great contribution to Hinduism.
Kamba Ramayana was first delivered in Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple, Srirangam.
In praise of Kambar, there is a popular saying, “that even the mill in his house would sing “(“Kambarveettukkattuththariyumkavipadum”)
“KambaSutram” is a phrase used by Tamil people in their day-to-day activity.
Whenever a person finds it difficult to understand a particular subject, he will tell that there is some sort of “KAMBA SUTRAM” behind it.
The manner of penning poems by him is magnificent. Within a short period of time, he will be able to write a number of poems.
CONCLUSION
Kambar was also a great devotee of Lord Shiva, Goddess Saraswathi along with other gods. He was an admirer of Hinduism. He was well versed in all ancient Vedas, Puranas and other divine religious texts. He also lived a noble life and respected others. Let us worship this great “DIVINE POET” and seek his blessings, for getting good knowledge in all the subjects similar to him. Let us praise His name and be blessed.
“OM SREE KAVI CHAKRAVARTHY KAMBARE NAMAHA”
“JAI SREE RAM”
WRITTEN BY
R.HARISHANKAR