Hi Ravi, I've read about Paranjyothi in the SS translation on Pavitra's blog and in my perception both Paranjyothi and Vanthiyathavan were smart genrals - but in a strange way there was an aura of Godliness attributed to Paranjyothi :-)
Understandably, the story has a inner meaning. Siruthondar cannot be compared to vandiyathevan.
I am trying to understand how Paranjyoti compared to vandiyathevan. How the paths divulged and what are their similarities in war and structure of planning. Any books or reference material that can outline war stratergies of the generals?
Also... prior to vatapi, Ganesha worship needs to be studied, I browsed thru the archives for a discussion but did not see any conclusion though. I know all murugan temples had a Ganesha in them. May be vatapi was the 'thiruttu' pillayar success concept ? ... i dont know, any elite thoughts?
Thanks for the link, looks like the data is very precise. I have only one doubt here, I know Nakkeerar wrote the Vinayagar Thiruagaval, I believe he lived in the 2nd - 3rd BC. Thats where it throws me off balance.
Paranjyoti plays a very important part in bringing the ganapathi here, however, I feel the thought of 'Thirutu pillayar' started from this episode.
Again, thanks for your link, it would be helpful in my study.