A Literary Re - reading of Poet Ka.Mu. Sheriff’s Vibhishana Veliyetram
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Abstract
This research article examines Vibhishana Veliyetram, a critical literary work by Poet Ka. Mu. Sheriff, based on the Manthira Padalam of Kambaramayanam. The study explores the ethical, political, psychological, and literary dimensions of the characters Vibhishana, Ravana, Kumbhakarna, and Indrajith. It particularly analyses Vibhishana’s commitment to righteousness, his opposition to Ravana’s unjust actions, and his decision to leave Lanka when his ethical principles are rejected. The article highlights the contrast between Vibhishana’s moral consciousness and Ravana’s arrogance, as well as Kumbhakarna’s dilemma between familial loyalty and moral responsibility. Through selected verses from Kambaramayanam and their interpretations by Ka. Mu. Sheriff, the study examines themes such as good governance, freedom of expression, justice, political wisdom, respect for women, and the consequences of unrighteous conduct. It also brings out the distinctive critical approach of Ka. Mu. Sheriff, particularly his integration of poetic references, character analysis, historical comparisons, and reflective questioning. The study concludes that Vibhishana Veliyetram is not merely an interpretation of an episode from the Ramayana but also a significant literary work that communicates enduring human values. It emphasizes that righteousness is greater than relationships, justice is greater than authority, and wisdom is greater than arrogance.
Keywords: Ka.Mu. Sheriff, Vibhishana Veliyetram, Kambaramayanam, Vibhishana, Ravana, Righteousness, Literary Criticism, Good Governance, Ethics.
References
- ஷெரீப், கவி கா.மு. விபீஷணன் வெளியேற்றம், தமிழ்முழக்கம் பதிப்பகம், 21 பச்சையப்பச் செட்டித் தெரு, எல்லிஸ் ரோடு, சென்னை - 600 002, முதற் பதிப்பு : ஆகஸ்ட் 1991.
Cite this article
Dr. U. Alibava. (2016). கவி கா.மு. ஷெரீபின் விபீஷணன் வெளியேற்றம் : ஓர் இலக்கிய மறுவாசிப்பு. KALANJIYAM – International Journal of Tamil Studies, 1(01), 1–8. https://doi.org/10.63300/kijts01012016.01
Dr. U. Alibava. “கவி கா.மு. ஷெரீபின் விபீஷணன் வெளியேற்றம் : ஓர் இலக்கிய மறுவாசிப்பு.” KALANJIYAM – International Journal of Tamil Studies, vol. 1, no. 01, 2016, pp. 1–8, https://doi.org/10.63300/kijts01012016.01.
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