Siva Prakasar

Siva Prakasar (also spelled Ṣiva Prakāṣa or Ṣiva-prakāṣa Dēṣikar) was a Tamil poet, scholar, and philosopher who flourished in the late 17th and early 18th centuries CE. He is often referred to by the honorific "Thurai Mangalam Śivaprakāṣar", as well as by the epithets "Karpanai Kalangiyam" and "Śivanuputhi Chelvar".

Renowned for his literary contributions, Śiva Prakāṣar authored over 34 Tamil works. His most celebrated composition, Nanneri, is a didactic text focusing on ethics and moral philosophy. He played a significant role in cross-cultural literary exchange by translating classical Kannada works into Tamil, thereby broadening their accessibility in the Tamil-speaking regions. Additionally, he gained recognition for his original poetic compositions, which blend spiritual themes with literary elegance.

His works remain influential in Tamil literature, reflecting both his philosophical depth and his commitment to preserving and enriching regional literary traditions.

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