Praying with the Poets: Resonance and Recognition of the Arc of the Heart

Abstract

The Āḻvārs: An Overview by Greg Jay provides a comprehensive introduction to the twelve Āḻvārs, detailing their divine origins, social diversity, poetic voices, and mystical experiences. With portraits of poet-saints such as Āṇṭāḷ and Tirumaṅkaiyāḻvār, the essay underscores the inclusivity of the Tamil bhakti movement and the centrality of the Nālāyira Divya Prabandham in shaping Śrī Vaishnava theology.