வைரமுத்து கவிதைகளில் சமுதாய சித்தரிப்பு

Depiction of society in Vairamuthu’s Poems

Abstract

Literature of a given period intrinsically reflects the ethos and events that occur in human life, justifying the enduring assertion by scholars that literature is fundamentally the mirror of time itself. Just as the careful arrangement of pleasing and evocative scenes adds undeniable pride and depth to the art of painting, and those harmonious melodies pleasing to the ear are the very fertile seeds of music, so too does literature function as the ultimate, sophisticated treat for intellectual thought. It is the vital medium that infuses ordinary writings with profound specialness and lasting cultural resonance. The ultimate and inexhaustible source of all true literature remains the vast, complex tapestry of human life—its profound joys, its crushing conflicts, and its persistent, silent struggles against fate. A literary creator acts not merely as a passive chronicler but as a sophisticated artistic sieve; whatever reality is absorbed deeply into the artist's mind and sensitive soul inevitably evolves, transforming raw, lived experience into refined, accessible works. This transformation elevates mere observation into powerful social commentary, offering deep insight where history often only provides facts. Great writers distill the true essence of an era. In the contemporary Tamil literary landscape, few embody this crucial critical function as powerfully and pervasively as the renowned National Award-winning poet Vairamuthu. This article, therefore, meticulously explores how Kaviperarasu Vairamuthu expertly portrays the nuanced complexities and shifting dynamics of modern society specifically through the potent medium of his lyrical and evocative poems.