Comments on: Historical Christian Contributions to Tamil Language and Culture

By: J. Bavani Rajan

J. Bavani Rajan — Tue, 11 Aug 2015 04:53:23 +0000

But for the translation work of these noble Tamil religious literature the West and the rest of the world would not have known the message that these work contains. How said, the writers have contributed ill-motive to the selfless service of these exceptional missionaries, who had great appreciation for our religious writings. Introductions, and commentaries may contain errors and misconceptions, this does not mean an ulterior motive. Thiru.vi.Ka. the Tamil scholar observes that interpretations can distort the true message of any Scriptures. Adhi Shankara for example argued that Atman and Paramatman are the one and same and discouraged idol worship based on the teachings of the upanishads, on the other hand on the same upanishads, Ramanjuar said Atman and Paramatman are different and he promoted idol worship but attacked caste system. Now can any one attribute ill motive to these scholar saints work because they disagreed on vital points.? I am at loss understand why some section of Hindu friends want to attack Christianity How many people these persons have converted to Christianity, due to this work? Why these works should be translated into English to convert a native.? This article is divisive, and sows poisonous seeds in the minds of the innocents and the common people. The works of people like Thayumanavar, Thirumoolar and Vallalar promote universal brotherhood. People should live in harmony and in peace. Religion and religious doctrines should not be used tonurture hatred int he minds of the people.What is the point of converting without conviction? People who convert for material benefits are really not converts. Our country has givent he freedom to chose their “Ishta Devada” for worship and veneration. Jesus Christ himself was against conversion. I am Christian pastor, and in my sermons I quote extensively from Shankara, Ramanuja, Manickavasar, Appar swamigal and Ramalinga swamigal. Truth belongs to all and every one is entitled to seek it for the benefit of their souls. Sir, please do not do harm even if you cannot do good.
Thank you and be blessed

By: Rabi

Rabi — Fri, 12 Dec 2014 07:29:30 +0000

Very well work, keep it up. let the truth come out. It is now clear LTTE was a Church funded mission, Sonali Waduge and Subrahmaniam Swami have already proved. Jesus did not even exist and all of his peculiarities like virgin birth, 25th December, healing sick etc were taken from Pagan religions and mystery religions.

By: Ravi

Ravi — Mon, 11 Aug 2014 05:00:06 +0000

My Dear writers,
Be good to yourself and never deny the great works of the christian missionaries. Please do not sow the seed of vengeance and enmity among the Unite of Children of our Bharatha madha free of caste and religion. It shows that you got somehow affected in your personal life.
Pray for all. Forgive all. Be tolerable to all.

By: Tamizhan

Tamizhan — Thu, 26 Jun 2014 00:04:45 +0000

In reply to Jennifer. Did you read the article? The title was meant to be sarcastic -- the article was refuting the idea that there have been any "contributions" by Christians to the Tamil language. *Sigh*, I feel like people these days prefer to skim, or even glance rather than actually read things.

By: Radhakrishnan M S

Radhakrishnan M S — Sat, 24 May 2014 16:20:33 +0000

All information in concise form, at one place. Good work.

By: Radhakrishnan M S

Radhakrishnan M S — Sat, 24 May 2014 16:17:24 +0000

In reply to Radha.

I am of the same opinion, that Bishop Robert Caldwell was promoting a sectarian agenda. He is not a man of God.

Yesterday I had posted about this topic on my blog-page.
http://msradha.blogspot.in/2014/05/christan-wedge-to-be-dislodged-for.html

By: citizen

citizen — Wed, 22 Jan 2014 03:13:46 +0000

Pongadaaa veri naaigalaaa….keel saathikaaran vaila peeya karachu ootharathum,…oorukku naduduvula sevuru kattrathum..neenga thaanada…yentha koilikkulaa yavathu vera sathi kaaran pogamudiuma innikku varaikkum ..perusa pesaraanuga…….

By: Radha

Radha — Mon, 06 Jan 2014 17:22:55 +0000

Well written. Vedic studies included grammar and phonetics and etymology. But these were studied in the pursuit of self-realization and moksha. But consider what Rev.Caldwell had done. He studied grammar to drive a wedge between people and communities .

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Mon, 16 Dec 2013 12:19:23 +0000

Thank you for compiling this info.i ll take the contributions and leave the blindness with you. 😉

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