National Ethnic Problem in Foreign Tamil Magazines

Tamils have been constantly trying and struggling to maintain their presence in foreign countries. They published a large number of Tamil magazines in the countries they went to. When they try to connect with the political and socioeconomic environment there, they sometimes encounter a compatible environment, and many times they do not. Tamils, who have their own identity, are subjected to various forms of ethnic problems in the neighbourhood even after migrating due to the war situation in their motherland. As hard as it is for immigrants to maintain their presence in foreign countries, it is as difficult to live through the national oppressions there and unite the Tamils there. They have started magazines, one of the artistic activities of the Tamil people, and are also using it as a platform to bring together the global Tamils and bring the problems faced there to the world. This article brings to light the lives of foreign Tamils by bringing out the foreign Tamil journals, which are constantly recording the memories of their motherland where they have escaped to foreign countries and are unable to lead a free life

Identities of Transgender People in Ancient Tamil Literature

In human society, it is natural to see two genders, male and female. It is somewhat surprising that the work of transgender people, who can be called the third gender, is somewhat surprising. In the Mahabharatam, the story of the birth of a transsexual is extended. In nature's creation, we find these people incarnated as transsexuals in practical life. The records of transgenders can be found in abundance in Sangam literary grammar. Transgender people, who have been marginalized in society, are denied the right to participate in public. Transgenders living in small groups in the human community have been ridiculed as "identityless." This is the situation today. In the Sangam literary records, their identity has been recognized socially. It can be said that their contribution to the level of education is low. Transgenders, who are marginalized people, are more likely to be rejected at all levels. Since they lacked the right to education, there was no context in grammatical and literary fiction in which the pedis (hermaphrodites), the transgenders, could register their right to life. No one comes forward to help in public, fearing that if they raise their voice for them, they will be respected as untouchables in society. This denial is also a contemporary phenomenon. As a result, it is necessary to compile how third-gender identities are recorded in the literary field. Transgenders, also known as hermaphrodites, exist as records in literary life. The location of such people's lives is clearly visible in grammatical and literary fiction

Mental Maturity and Pranayama obtained through Mantras

Thirumoolar says that chanting mantras gives benefits to the body. Thirumoolar has said about the glory of Shiva Shiva mantram and Thirumangai Alwar said about Narayana mantra. Thirumoolar also said about the necessity of Pranayam and Guru. It is through the chanting of the mantra that we can realize the divine power and all this are explained in the songs of Thirumoolar. Thiru mantra verses explain pranayama penance in detail

The Perceptual Theories Pointed out by Pathinen Kilkanakku

The Pathinen Kilkanakku that appeared during the Sangam Dark period (The period AD 300-600) contains the concepts of morality, internal and external.  In these books, poets have explained all the necessary information for the lives of the people. The love and affection of the way of life of the people who lived during this period should be discovered and people living in today's environment should know about it and make their lives better. In the literature of the Sangam dark period, messages about the lifestyle, social welfare, occupation, personal welfare, and public welfare of the people of that period are explained openly in such a way that we can all know about it. If each of us acts on the perceptual principles of the way of life and society of the people that these books show, we can see that human life will reach a higher level without harming other living beings. This article examines the principles of perception that the following account refers to

Manimekalai, an Honest person who has conquered Desire

As evidenced by the multiplicity of the Tamil race, with its rich language and primitive landscape, it has many human personalities within itself. In particular, in order to organize the changing social disciplines, it not only holds on to the poets of the epic period to face external pressures and various doctrinal upheavals but also approaches them, scrutinizes them, provides new messages, and preserves the form of thought from changing. In a society that has become monocultural, a woman burns her modesty to overcome hunger. Manimekalai, the descendent of Kovalan, who had Kannagi and the ascetic Madhavi as her mothers and who considered art to be the equivalent of life, shook this monoculture on that very day itself. She was shaken by unceasing grace. This hardened and stoned society shed a lot, but it was a single culture that blossomed, ripened, became a seed, and spread. It is not only because of Manimekalai's sufferings but also because of society's unavoidable great compassion that Manimekalai is still regarded as inevitable even today. On this basis, this study is a descriptive one as it compares women's sufferings, feminist ideas, and Tamil traditions with Manimekalai, an incomparable story. Manimekalai did not stop offering motherhood to all with her eternal mercy also, with her Amudha Surabhi (a vessel that gives inexhaustible food), she removed the hunger pangs of thousands of people. People like Manimekalai do not stop with these gestures. On the contrary, the purpose of this study is to explain why she continues to be established as an exemplary woman in the land of Tamil

Cultural Components in Karisal Region in the works of K.Ra

Among the literary personalities of Tamil language K. Ra (K.Rajanarayanan) has won a good place in people's minds through his works. K. Rajanarayanan lived in Karisal region created literary works based on the karisal region. He documented the traditions and cultural aspects of the Karisal land people through his works. He called himself as a vernacular artist and his works are very unique. This article explains about the beliefs, customs, rituals, weddings, festivals, worships and practices followed in the Karisal land and it expresses their culture

Semantic Theory in Ainkurunuru

The Tamil language can be said to be the oldest of the world's languages. Tamil literature deals with various aspects of life. They contain a variety of literature, grammar, stories, essays, poems, proverbs, etc. Moreover, the Sangam literature depicts everyday life. From the Sangam age to the present period, a variety of writers and books have appeared. The Sangam literature consists of a large number of sections viz., Ettutthokai, Patthuppaattu, and Pathinen Kilkanakku books. Though there is Akam and Puram in the Ettutthokai of Sangam literature, in the third of Ainkurunooru ten songs to each of five thinais, that is five hundred songs are found.  All of these songs were sung by different poets at different times and in different contexts. Though all the Pulavars are Tamils, they all belong to different periods. The Tamil language can vary from time to time. Therefore, the vocabulary of each scholar can vary. It was the Ettutthokai that beautifully illustrated the conditions of life of the people of the Sangam age and compiled them as well as illustrated them clearly. Moreover, the Ettutthokai volume of books has shown the true feelings of the people of the Sangam age such as valour, love, justice, benevolence, humanity, pride, and warmth. In Sangam literature, the imaginary lines about love are classified as Akam and the fields of life such as heroism, love, charity, etc., are classified as Puram

Language and Life in Kanmani Gunasekaran's Short Stories

"Language" is not only a tool to express human ideas and thoughts but it also helps us to reveal the lifestyle of the people. Man reflects his life through language. In the same way, the language used by the people around Villupuram, Cuddalore, Virudhachalam, and Perambalur, proclaims the lifestyle of the people to the world through their language. Kanmani Gunasekaran has moved the direction of his short story by focusing on those people. It is possible to know how these people use each word, proverbs and idioms in their life, how the meaning of those words and expressions is suitable in their life, about the things they use in their daily life and the situations faced by those people. Kanmani Gunasekaran in his short stories explained about the woman, who even after losing her husband doesn’t expect help from others and put forth all her effort to led her life, various practical life ideas such as the way of living by considering other people's suffering as one's own suffering, prejudice can hurt relationships, the state of using existing space according to our convenience and women can show their unwillingness openly. Overall, this article aims to explore all these things

Vernacular Language in Tamil Literature

It is said that language appeared when man began to think. When primitive man was forced to communicate his feelings to others, he used sounds and sign languages as a means of communication. As time moves on language evolved from sound form to written form. Tamil language also appeared in this way and it excelled in literature. This literature remains as the cultural symbols of ancient Tamils. Our mother tongue, Tamil, which is so old and proud is a language that reflects the lifestyle of the people. This article aims to highlight the modern study of vernacular language which has been studied in literature over time

A Study of Animal's Family Relationship Feelings in the Sangam Literature

The feeling of family is not only for people. It can be found in many living things. In the early days, humans have gained the upper hand by understanding the activities of animals and birds and creating their biological structures. Family structure is found in such animals. In their family structure, food and security occupy a prime position.  In this article, how the poet observed the life of animals in their environment and used their emotions in their songs. Among them there are family sentiments of monkey, bear, deer, elephant etc. They share their food, protect each other, and show their family spirit by raising their young safely