Who was the author of the Jivaka Chintamani?

• A. Ilango Adigal
• B. Tiruttakrdeva
• C. Perudevanar
• D. Seethalai Saathanaar

Answer: (B)

The epic tamil poem, Jivaka Cintamani (also known as Civaka Cintamani) is a Jain religious epic authored by jain saint Tiruttakrdeva. This epic is considered one of the classic epics of Sangam Literature. The poem means “fabulous gem”and is also known as Manannul (Book of Marriages).