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Final Goal in Advaita Vethanda is a Philosophical Research
Get PDFReligion has secured a significant place in world traditional Civilization. Influence of religion has been well synthesized in art, Literature, Ethics and philosophy. Generally speaking religion always discusses three important entities such as, Human life, World and God. Faith in God, Philosophical thoughts and moral principles are the core topics in religion. In this respect it could be said that religion is being played a pivotal role since from birth up to death of human beings. In this respect, Advaita Vedanta as one of the Hindu Philosophies has been discussed about the Final Goal of Human Life and this paper aim at discussing the said concept. Though there are distinct philosophical schools in Hinduism, considerable number of Scholars have been paid there attention on Advaita Vedanta and thus this topic is apt for discussion. This paper further discuss the basic entities which Advaita Vedanta firmly believed as final Goal of human Life and the ways and means to achieve that status. Since there are several origin texts and interpretations available about Advaita Vedanta this study also mainly based on those resources and historical analysis is also being performed in this paper. Advaita Vedanta accepts the principles of Karma and re-birth and emphasize that birth occurs due to karma and this process is endless and miserable. Thus, the final goal of human being is to detach from birth and thereby to get rid from suffering. As has been already stated the main aim of this paper is to identify the final goal of Advaita Vedanta and then to illustrate them clearly
Climbing Adaptation of Kalithogai
Get PDFKalittokai is one of the ancient Tamil literature collections of Ettuthogai. Kalithogai, a compilation of poems by many poets, contains 150 poems composed of caliphate composed of sound melodious and taravu, tazhisa, monosol and suritakam. Tolkappiyar mentions the Kalippa and the Paripadal as the appropriate forms of texting in the field of subjects. Kalithokai is a book sung by a song and known for its hymns. Kaikkilai, Perunthinai and Madaleruthu, which are not mentioned in other Akatthinai texts, occur only in Kalithogai. It can also be said to be a lover's introduction. Through these songs, the earliest moral traditions, events, traditions and also the glorious adaptation of Tamil and Tamils are found in Kalithogai
Human Values in Vairamuthu's Poems
Get PDFThe history of the saints to whom man spoke is not merely the history of the individual. It is the humanitarian history of humanity as a whole. Poets are the images of those great men who did not live for themselves but for others. They took up pens in the hope that someday they would be able to turn a man who was only covered in bone skin into a man. Whether they succeeded in their endeavor should be noted that their journey towards the goal has not yet slackened. It should be noted that their journey towards the goal of humanistic value sown in the poems of the new poet Vairamuthu has not slackened even today. In this regard, this article is aimed at searching and compiling the human values/seeds sown in the poems of Vairamuthu, a new poet
Is the Tamil language Conjugation or Grafting
Get PDFLanguage is the main tool that helps people to communicate their thoughts, emotions, likes and dislikes to others. Research about the origin of the language are often biased. Hence the origin of the language cannot be determined. In order to understand the language, linguists classify it in various ways based on its nature, character, usage, number of users etc. Among these, the languages of the world are divided into independent, conjunctive, and so on. Although many languages have appeared in the world, only a few languages have survived. Among the languages that have survived, some have lost its value as spoken language and living only as literary languages. Among the languages that appear, grow and disappear, Tamil is the most important language that appeared in ancient times and has grown with influence and is still alive today. This Tamil language, which has an ancient grammatical and literary richness and the unique feature of adapting itself according to the times, has two different linguistic elements in itself, grafting and conjugation. Pointing to the interdisciplinary nature of Tamil, which is often labeled as a hybrid language, this article is to analyse whether Tamil is a conjugation or grafting
Sequential Structure in Velerku short story collection
Get PDFKanmani Gunasekaran is one of India's finest writers. His short stories consist of long serials, short serials and mono-serials. Long serials have often been used for story flow. The various settings in the Vellarukku short stories are not inspired by the author. They are natural to the story. The intuition of the creator prompts to set up a rhetorical series, or rather a long series. In this context, Kanmani Gunasekaran's serial settings determine the structure and storyline of the short story. Thus, the author has used various similes in a humorous setting and in a realistic setting, while belittling others and highlighting the background of poverty. In this way, this article examines the serial structure of his' Vellarukku 'collection
A. Madhavan Characterization in Short Stories
Get PDFMadhavan is a Tamil writer from Thiruvananthapuram. He was a businessman in a commercial street called 'Salai' located in the heart of Thiruvananthapuram. His works are based on his experiences and roles in his daily business life, in Malayalam mixed with Tamil. Many of his works have been translated into English, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam. He has received the Vishnupuram Literary Award for the year 2010 and the Sahitya Akademi Award for the year 2015. Characterization is an essential element in a literary work. When we think of a story, what comes to our mind should be the characters in it. Kambar's 'Raman', Silamb's 'Kannagi', Manonmaniam's 'Kudilanum', Kalki's 'Sivakami' and Jayakanthan's 'Ganga' are specially talked about because of their creative style. In this regard, this article examines the style of character creation in A. Madhavan's stories
Pari's Hospitality in Velpari Novel
Get PDFOne of the Kadai Ezhu philanthropists is credited with giving his chariot to Pari Mullai Kodi and is hailed as superior to the Moovendhars in philanthropy. Similarly, poet Kapilar is respected by the Moovendhars among the poets of the Sangam age. A contemporary of Barry. Knowing the great fame of Pari, Kapilar is curious to know why Pari got such a specialty, Pari and Kapilar meet. Hospitality is one of the most important characteristics of the Tamil family. The purpose of this article is to study through the novel Velpari how Kapilar was hospitable to Kapilar who came to see Pari
Humanistic Thoughts in Tamilanban's Poems
Get PDFBillions of creatures are born, live and die on this earth. Of these, the most unique and virtuous birth was the human birth. That is why Avvaiyar says that it is rare to be born as a human being. The innumerable beings who take birth from one sense to five senses are completely different from the sixth sense, the human birth. When a man who has acquired the highest knowledge of the power of thought directs that knowledge in a good way, he and the society to which he belongs; It will be beneficial. On the other hand, when he engages in inhuman activities, he brings upon himself irreparable misery and causes great harm to others with whom he works. It is said that wherever Dharma is established on this earth, there will be God's mercy. The Puranas and Epics indicate that when dharma declines and adharma rises, God takes various incarnations to establish dharma in its place. The purpose of this article is to identify and expose the various humanistic thoughts that have been taken up as the theme and subject principle in the collection of 1000 poems of Poet Thamizhanban which has been studied on the basis of this thought, while at the same time pointing out the denial of humanism and to show the high cultural values to be observed with human beings
A study on Diversity and Medicinal Uses of Sthala-Vrikshas in Palani Taluk, Dindigul District, Tamil Nadu
Get PDFIndia i.e Bharat is rich in culture and tradition. Additionally, it is noteworthy that this nation is home to temples and rituals. The people's strong devotion to the temples demonstrates their faith in them. In our country, there is a tradition of venerating trees within these temples. This practice serves as a reminder that throughout history, humans have relied on the environment for survival. The trees worshiped and preserved in temples in this manner are known as sthala vriksham. This research paper explores the cultural phenomenon, scientific background and conservation of biodiversity aspects of temples protecting the Sthala-Vriksham. A study was conducted about the Sthala Vriksham seen at temples in Palani, a taluk located in Dindigul district and further documented in the form of questionnaires. The study gathered data by engaging in direct discussions and interviews with residents, as well as conducting a field survey at the temples. Geographical data of the region was collected using GPS technology. Information about the medicinal and other domestic properties of these plants was obtained from the field-survey from local population and previous research papers. The bilva tree is the iconic tree for most temples. The study found two Sthala Vriksham trees located in the Venugopalaperumal temple in Palani. Forty-two different species of trees were documented among the other trees in the temples. Many ancient trees were discovered at the Periya Avudaiyar temple, Ancestors implemented these cultures for medicinal purposes, economic reasons, and to preserve plant biodiversity
The Intellectual Legacy of Ancient Tamils and Colonialism
Get PDFThis article highlights the remarkable achievements of the Tamil knowledge system, an advanced civilization that flourished thousands of years ago in Tamil Nadu. While the Egyptian, Greek, Babylonian, and Chinese cultures are often celebrated as the world's greatest civilizations, it is crucial to recognize the significant contributions of Tamil Nadu to global knowledge and culture. The article explores the rich heritage of Tamil civilization, including its advancements in literature, science, and philosophy, and examines the challenges it faced during colonial rule. By shedding light on this often-overlooked civilization, the article aims to underscore the importance of the Tamil knowledge system in the broader context of world history