கலித்தொகைக் கூறும் நிலையாமை (பாலைக்கலி) / The Aspects of Impermanence in Kalitthogai (Palaikkali)

Abstract

Literature reveals the norms of life required not only for an individual but also for the society surrounding him/her. The Sangam Literature that is considered the most ancient literature of the Tamil Community contains various teachings on the right ways of life. In Sangam literature, my research focuses on Kalitthogai, which records the secular life of Tamil ancestors, who lived 2000 years ago. Within Kalitthogai, Palaikkali contains in abundance, the profound and valuable insights of good-hearted people. In Palaikkali, Perungadungo has put into song, beneficial ideas which society can apply for a purposeful living. My research seeks to highlight the valuable insights given in Palakkali about the impermanence of certain aspects of life and discusses them in detail.

Keywords

• impermanence
• wealth
• youth
• soul
• time and life