The Hindu poet-saint K raikk l Ammaiy r describes herself as a demon, accompanying the god iva as he dances in the cremation grounds. She is believed to be the first to write devotional poetry to iva in the Tamil language and is considered the first of the sixty-three Tamil poet-saints. Written in the sixth or seventh century, her beautiful poetry presents the path of love and service that brings liberation. In iva s Demon Devotee, Elaine Craddock provides a ...
