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DIPLOMA EXAMINATION, 2011

(SAIVA SIDDHANTA)
(SECOND YEAR)
(PAPER-IV)
May)

140. HISTORY OF SAIVAM AND COMPARATIVE RELIGION

(Time: 3 Hours
Maximum: 100 Marks
SECTION-A
(810=80)
Write elaborate answers to the following questions
All questions carry equal marks

1.

a) Describe the greatness of saivam (religion)

(OR)
b) Explain clearly about siva Agamas.

2.

a) Give a detailed note on history of Thirumurai.

(OR)
b) Write about the Manickavasagas dedications towards Bhakthi.

3.

a) Analyze the contributions of Meikandar

(OR)
b) Explain about pattinathar and Thayumanavar.

4.

a) Explain the functions of Saiva Siddantha Mutt.

(OR)
b) Clarify the greatness of Sekhizhar.

5.

a) Analyze the principles of Saiva siddhanta

(OR)
b) Describe Aga samayangal

6.

a) Evaluate the principles of Christianity & Islam.

(OR)
b) Give out the principles of Buddhism.

7.

a) Explain about Advaitham and vainavam

(OR)
b) What are Agapura samayangal. Explain.

8.

a) Summarize the concepts of Samanam.

(OR)
b) Explain how other religions vary from saivasiddhanta. Also give out the
similarity amongst them.
SECTION -B
Answer any FIVE of the following
ALL Questions carry equal marks
(54=20)

9.

Eighteen puranas (Pathinen Puranangal)

10.

Thiruganasambanthar

11.

Sivapprakasar

12.

Worship methods of Siva temples

13.

Thirumoolar

14.

Memamsy (Memamsie)

15.

Ulagayutham

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