Periyapuranam and Thirukkural

Periyapuranam is Sekkizhar’s encyclopedic Hagiography, Divine and sacred literature. It is a recorded history of 63 sacred saints (Nayanmars) who attained Mukti  by their uncompromising  love  to Lord Siva. Periyapuranam is an account of the lives of great Saints who lived in Tamil Nadu, a thousand years ago. The Sixty three saints   praised in Periyapuranam are historical persons not mythical. It is written by Sekkizhar who was the Chief Minister in the court of Kulotthunga Chola of 12^th Century. These saints consist of devoted men and women of all ages from   Tribes to Emperors of vast domains, caste, creed, wealth, and status. These saints are of different castes, different profession, different habitation and they belong to different times. Thirukkural is portrayed in many places of   Periyapuranam. Many saints in Periyapuranam lead their life as illustrated by Thiruvalluvar. The great message of Thirukkural is analysed with the 63 saiva saints of Periyapuranam.