About the Book: Manimekhalal- The Dancer With The Magic Bowl
The Manimekhalaï is one of the great classics of Indian culture. A
second-century Tamil verse epic, it is a sequel to the Shilappadikaram, which
was also masterfully translated into prose by the acclaimed musician and scholar
of Hinduism, Alain Daniélou. Rich with details of the periods arts, customs, and
religions, the Manimekhalaï provides an extraordinary picture of an age that
suddenly comes back to life. It is the story of a beautiful young dancer who
decides to forego her looming career as a courtesan in order to dedicate her
life (with the aid of gods, demigods,