Vaikundar Thirukkudumbam Version
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Vaikundar Thirukkudumbam Version (VTV) is one among the released versions of Akilam, the scripture of Ayyavazhi
. It was named after the socio-religious welfare organisation Ayya Vaikundar Thirukkudumbam, which released it.
As the Vivekanandan Version
it was claimed this version was released including all accidentally as well as purposely omitted verse from all editions of the Palaramachandaran Version referring to the palm-leaf versions of Kottangadu, Swamithope
, Thamaraikulam
as well as Panchalankurichi versions. This version also includes various sub-sections as the other versions. This version was heavily criticised unlike any other versions by many followers and the religious headquarters
for the addition and removal of various verses that are found in the Palaramachandran version
. It was argued that such additions and removal was performed in more than 300 pages.
This version was first released in 1989 and the second edition in 2000.
Ayyavazhi
Ayyavazhi is a dharmic belief system that originated in South India in the 19th century. It is cited as an independent monistic religion by several newspapers, government reports and academic researchers. In Indian censuses, however, the majority of its followers declare themselves as Hindus...
. It was named after the socio-religious welfare organisation Ayya Vaikundar Thirukkudumbam, which released it.
As the Vivekanandan Version
Vivekanandan Version
Vivekanandan Version is one among the release versions of Akilam. It was the only version released so far which includes the original source-text as well as the interpretations combainingly...
it was claimed this version was released including all accidentally as well as purposely omitted verse from all editions of the Palaramachandaran Version referring to the palm-leaf versions of Kottangadu, Swamithope
Swamithope
Swamithope is the name of a town that lies southeast of the City of Nagercoil, the capital of the District of Kanyakumari in the State of Tamil Nadu, at the extreme southern tip of India...
, Thamaraikulam
Thamaraikulam
Thamaraikulam is a panchayat town in periyakulam taluk of Theni district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Gandhinagar, Bangalapatti, Thamaraikulam, Thasildar nagar these are important wards in this village.-Demographics:...
as well as Panchalankurichi versions. This version also includes various sub-sections as the other versions. This version was heavily criticised unlike any other versions by many followers and the religious headquarters
Swamithope Pathi
Swamithoppe Pathi , Swamithoppu-pathi, Manavai-pathi, Thamarai-pathi or Thalaimaippathi [Thalaimai + pathi] is the primary pathi of the Ayyavazhi, the head of all Worship centers of Ayyavazhi, and the place where Ayya Vaikundar is said to have performed the Tavam...
for the addition and removal of various verses that are found in the Palaramachandran version
Palaramachandran version
The Palaramachandran Version was the ever first published version of Akilam, the scripture of Ayyavazhi by Thankaiyah. It was published in 1939 and thus become the second printed work to be published in Ayyavazhi after the Arul Nool. There is another opinion that this version was first published in...
. It was argued that such additions and removal was performed in more than 300 pages.
This version was first released in 1989 and the second edition in 2000.
See also
- Akilattirattu AmmanaiAkilattirattu AmmanaiAkilathirattu Ammanai , also called Thiru Edu , is the main religious text of the Tamil belief system Ayyavazhi...
- Sentratisai Ventraperumal versionSentratisai Ventraperumal versionSentratisai Ventraperumal version was one among the release versions of Akilam which was released in 1965 and was named after Sentratisai Ventraperumal, who was one among the Payyan dynasty...
- Arul NoolArul NoolThe Arul Nool is a supplement to the Akilattirattu Ammanai, and is likewise considered a holy scripture of Ayyavazhi, an offshoot sect of Hinduism. This book contains the collection of messages given by Ayya Vaikundar to his Disciples , whose names are unknown...