நெய்தல் நில மக்களின் வாழ்வியல் விழுமியங்கள்: Lifestyle Values of the People of Neithal Land

Abstract

Sangam literature serves as a realistic record of the lifestyle of ancient Tamils. These works are categorized into Akam (interior/love) and Puram (exterior/valor), prioritizing the love between men and women as well as the personal excellence and personality traits of individuals. Furthermore, Sangam literature classifies the land into four distinct regions based on the environment, soil, and way of life: Kurinji (mountains), Mullai (forests), Marutham (farmlands), and Neithal (seashore).

Each Thinai (landscape) was structured with its own specific lifestyle and cultural framework. Among these, Neithal documents the lives lived along the coastal regions. This landscape also served as the gateway for maritime trade and commerce. The primary objective of this research paper is to highlight and explore the lifestyle values of the people who inhabited this land.

Keywords

• Lifestyle records
• occupations of the people
• fish trade
• cultures
• traditions