Poetry vs. Philosophy
Namaste
Last month I had an e-mail contact with an Indian regarding Tiruppavai. She called this poem philosophy. Now Anirudh too talks about Vaishnava philosophy regarding Divya Prabandham.
… you had given me the link to Divya Prabandam … I had assumed that you understand Sri Vaishnava philosophy.
According to my understanding the six darshanas are philosophy. I cannot read for example Viveka Cudamani without having understood Shankara’s thoughts.
Tiruppavai, Divya Prabandham, Tirumurai and all the works of poets are poetry. I do not need knowledge in any philosophy system to understand and enjoy them.
Am I wrong? Do Indians have a different view?
Pranam
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