Twin Epics in Thanthai Periyar's Perspective

Abstract

The origin, development, and history of the Dravidian movement have a long tradition. Thanthai Periyar occupies a very important place in this history. A long list continues after him like Arignar Anna, Pavendher Bharathidasan, Kalaignar Karunanidhi. In the various works of the Dravidian movement, they have considered the literature and highlighted the pros and cons of it and how all the pro-religious ideas have infiltrated the Tamil society. Epics have a special place in the history of Tamil literature. There are many categories in them. In this regard, Silambam and Megalai are considered twin epics. Regarding these, various studies are happening from time to time. There are many differences between how other Tamil scholars view these examples and Periyar's view of these examples. In particular, the purpose of this article is to study how Thanthai Periyar's ideas have made people rational through twin epics. This article also conveys the idea that people should think about the benefit of reasoning and get rid of ignorance.