Articles
Concept of Afterlife in Sangam Literature A Study of Beliefs and Philosophical Perspectives
K. Karuppasamy
The concept of the afterlife occupies a significant place as a philosophical element in Sangam literature. There exists a widespread belief that the good deeds performed in this life determine the out...
The Politics of Power in the novel ‘Kaanagan’: A Study of Tribal Life and Environmental Exploitation
Praveen kumar
The relationship between indigenous communities and their natural environment is deeply rooted in their traditional way of life. Against this backdrop, the research article examines the life of the பள...
What Is Termed ‘Panbu’ (Virtue) The Way of Life Portrayed in Kalithogai
SHANMUGAVADIVEL
In the Tamil literary tradition, ‘Panbu’ (virtue/character) refers not merely to an individual’s virtuous qualities but also to a way of life that involves understanding the nature of others, social p...
The Parrot and Spirituality
S.Devi
Spirituality pertains to matters concerning the soul. Practicing spirituality is a beneficial endeavor. It also signifies the mind-body duality—the distinction between the physical body and the soul....
Healthcare Inequality in Imayam’s 'IppothuUyirodirukkiren'
K. Sagaya Gracey, SARADHA
Food, clothing, shelter, and healthcare are fundamental necessities of human life. However, access to healthcare remains unequal, particularly among economically and socially marginalised communities....
Emotion, Landscape and Cultural Values: A Study of Sanga Agathinai Poetry
Dr. Sr. J. Arul Sunila, KOPPERUNDEVI
“Agailakiyam” in Sangam Literature presents love, human emotions, and cultural values through a distinctive aesthetic framework rooted in personal life. This research article examines how emotional ae...
Thinai Theory and Marutham Thinai in Classical Tamil Literature
Dr. K. Kavitha
This article examines how the concept of Thinai in Tolkappiyam and Sangam literature integrates the three fundamental poetic elements: Muthalporul (space and time), Karupporul (environmental elements)...
Scientific Knowledge and Technological Practices of the Ancient Tamils
DR. GOVINDARAJ C K
Ancient Tamil society developed diverse forms of scientific knowledge and technological practices in response to its environmental, occupational, economic, and social needs. Literary sources, archaeol...
Language, Culture and Heritage: A Cultural-Linguistic Study of the ‘Mullukkurumbar’ Tribe
B.Selvakumaran
Language preserves the cultural memory and historical experiences of indigenous communities. From a cultural-linguistic perspective, this research article examines the linguistic and cultural antiquit...
Revisiting the Ethical World of Parambu Hills
NCY SAHAYA NITHU M, DR.R.N. SREEKALA
The Sangam period reflects a close relationship between human life, ethical values, community, and the natural environment. In this context, this study explores the way of life, cultural values, socia...
The Multifaceted Role of the Thozhi in the ‘Karpiyal’ of Tholkapiyam
Shanthi Rani
Tholkapiyam, one of the earliest extant works on Tamil grammar, offers valuable insights into the language, social practices, and way of life of ancient Tamils. Its third section, Porulathikaram is p...
Birth Rituals and Cultural Practices among the Malayali Tribal Community
Dr. S. Sivasubramani
Birth rituals occupy an important place in the traditional way of life of the Malayali tribal community. These rituals function as belief-based practices that mark and regulate significant stages of...
Humaneness in Mullaippattu : A Study of Sangam Ethical Thought
Dr. E. PACHAIYAPPAN
Sangam literature reveals that the ancient Tamils not only valued humanity but also expressed compassion towards other forms of life. In this study, humanity is understood in two dimensions: the compa...
