சிலப்பதிகாரம் உணர்த்தும் வாழ்வியல் முறைகள்: Ways of Life Conveyed by Silappathikaram

Abstract

Silappathikaram, authored by Ilango Adigal, is a magnificent epic that portrays the traditional way of life of the Tamil people. The lifestyles of the people of that era are revealed through the lives of the protagonists, Kannagi and Kovalan, and the social environments of the cities of Puhar, Madurai, and Vanchi. The epic highlights various aspects of life, such as hospitality, chastity, righteousness, justice, generosity, family relationships, occupations, trade, arts, religion, and governance. This study examines the Tamil way of life based on the events depicted in the epic and articulates the ethical values it offers to contemporary society.