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Marginalized People in a collection of short stories in Karkalam
Short story has a special place in today’s literary world. Short stories show the quality of life of the people in the society. Su.Venugopal is one of the best writers who tells the quality of life of the lower class people through short stories. In his Karkalam collection of short stories, he has clearly recorded the condition of the people who are oppressed and living on the margins of the society. The short story collection showcases the marginalized people like the economically backward and abandoned. Economic crises make these people very depressed. The life struggles of people in such a marginal position have been going on for generations. Although the social and economic changes caused by scientific developments are reflected in the lives of these people, the marginal life remains a series of problems
Tenses and Root Verbs
Tolkappier does not classify the verb by tense; It is the opinion of many scholars that the department has been classified on the basis. He must have pointed out the time objects if he had classified them on the basis of time. There are many differences of opinion among scholars on the classification of verbs from that time to the present time. The reason for this is that Tolkappiyar did not clearly explain the classification of verbs.This article examines what is the basis of Tolkappiyar's verb classification and why Tolkappiyar did not point out the Tense marker
The staple food of the people of Mullai land is Koozh
Basic human needs are food, clothing and shelter. Chief among these is food. Food is not only a means of survival for man but also an expression of his social culture. Pulp has been eaten ever since man began to grow crops for food. What kind of food is the pulp? Was this food in circulation among the ancient Tamils? Were there missions among the people of other lands? No. Mullai is a food that belongs to the land? Is it a traditional food that has been followed from ancient times to modern times? This article, which compares the food types of contemporary people through the reading of Sangha literature, examines this as follows
Eighteen Lesser Texts on Social Perspectives
Eighteen Lesser books are the literature that enriches the life of man. It is not only life to live, but it is better to live by living others. If man wants to succeed in his life, he has to overcome many adversities. The first step to success is to think before doing anything. Elements of life are essential for success in life. The essential aspects of life for such a society are found in the books of the following accounts. The purpose of this study is to explain them
Myths about the Ten Heads of Ravanan
In the Hindu mythology, the character of Ravanan stands out as one of the most complex and intriguing figures.He portrayed as the antagonist in the epic of Ramayana, Ravana is remembered not only for his formidable strength and intelligence but also for the ten heads. These ten heads, far from being a mere physical feature, carry profound symbolism and significance that delve into the depths of human nature, desires, and the struggle for self-mastery. This article explores various myths on the tenheads of ravana as well as his ten heads serve as a timeless reminder that true strength lies not in the accumulation of power and desires but in conquering the flaws. By delving into the depths of this mythological narrative,to uncover profound insights that resonate across cultures and generations, urging to the strive for a higher understanding in a scientific way
Autobiographical Novels in Tamil, Malayalam - An Overview
Novel is the youngest form of Tamil language literature. One of the changes brought about by the arrival of Europeans. In the 18th and 19th centuries, novel literature began to develop in Tamil. The invention of the printing press of the Europeans paved the way for prose literature. The development of prose led to the emergence of the novel. In the West, novels focused on contemporary issues. The first novels in Tamil depicted the culture of the Tamils. Autobiographical novels are one of the emerging genres of contemporary novels. Like Tamil, Malayalam also produced its own historical novels during the same period. This essay compares autobiographical novels in both languages
Beliefs in Worship
In the Vanniya drama, people's beliefs have a special place in many ways. This section shows that Vanniyar worship took root among the people. In the Vanniya drama, the beliefs of the people are highlighted and their greatness and worship are described in detail. Folklore is the culture of a particular people preserved in terms of beliefs and customs. Culture blossoms out of people's knowledge, beliefs, art, morality, law and custom. Customs and beliefs are based on the needs of the society. Beliefs and customs are the stepping stones of cultural development. Beliefs are thoughts that are beyond the level of knowledge. Beliefs are created by the people and protected by the society. Human selfishness and social consciousness have been the constant beliefs from time immemorial. In Kottavoor village, certain rituals, customs and beliefs are rooted among the people. This article explains how certain beliefs are still followed from generation to generation because the family will prosper
Religious beliefs of the people of Marudham land
Beliefs often appear based on human fear When not realizing the enigmatic messages of nature and unable to explain the causes of suffering in human life, the human mind creates and teaches some reasons. They take shape as faith. Belief is born out of the will of the human mind. This article explains the concept that the things created by nature and the actions of man are related and that even though Indran is the god of the Marutha land, the people have worshiped all the land crossings. marutham It is worth noting that even though the small conflict have a theme, they have followed the principles of theology
Christian Liturgical Traditions and Beliefs
Worship and belief are the relationship between the environment and the human being, the transmission from one generation to another, the speeches of the people, the jokes, the arts, the festivals, etc., are the elements that indicate the cultural state. The religion followed by the ancients was followed by the later ones. After the arrival of Menatar, the situation began to change slightly, and due to circumstances some people were converted. Their cults have changed slightly. Though they have adopted a new religion, they have not given up their culture and have adopted some new rituals
Karthikai Deepam Worship
Palandamizhar never celebrated Karthikai Deepam. There was a custom of killing Chokkapan to celebrate. In those days, if the ippasi means Vidatu, it will be raining and if the bagal flower blooms it will be morning and if the mandarin blossoms it will be identified as dusk. During this rainy season, the insects lay their eggs under the leaves of the crop plant and the flying insects start again in Karthikai. It is a natural way to protect crops from pests. The full moon of Chitrai Poornami, Vaikasi, Visagam, Masimagam and the list goes on and the Kartikai Poornami is the culmination of all these. Deepam is made up of earth, water, air, fire and sky, which is celebrated for a long time. "Ajalada ankai sivanda or aalal kalal sivandavaaro" by Tiruvakukaraikal Ammaiyar Yumushtha Thiruvanthadi, did Shiva's face turn red due to crying and dancing, or did Shiva's color turn red because he was holding and dancing? He wonders