[INDOLOGY] Sunder

[rajam]

The word “sundara” is common in Tamil literature, especially in bhakthi poetry. As far as I can see, the first occurrence of it is found in the epic Cilappatikaram, as “sundara cunnam” [rendered properly as “cuntara-c cuṇṇam”] to refer to 'colorful fragrant powder' ('சுந்தரச் சுண்ணம்’).

Śiva in Madurai temple is known as “ālāla cuntarar” (or, "Alaala Sundarar”)

Regards,
Rajam


On Apr 23, 2014, at 7:57 AM, Harsha Dehejia <harshadehejia at hotmail.com> wrote:

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> When dos the word sunder or saundarya first appear in our tradition?
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> Kind regards.
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> Harsha
> Harsha V. Dehejia
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