Internal Parables in Kainilai

Abstract

Intrinsic parable is when an idea of poet is expressed through parables rather than through the songs. Intrinsic parables convey a message other than the one conveyed in the song. Among the exegetical norms of internal hymns, the internal parables are considered to be the best. Kainilai is written by Pullangkaadanar and it deals extensively with the internal concepts. An internal parable is based on five elements namely verb, object, consonant, form and birth. For example, in the second song that starts with “Venta punattukku vasam utaittaka" is about the event of the villager knowing about the illegal activities and getting scorned is implicitly set.  Thus, in this article, the manner in which the internal parables are governed in the text of the Kainilai, based on the five elements of verb, object, consonant, form, and birth, has been investigated.  There are four songs based on verbs and seven songs with three songs each one for object, consonant and form. This article is based on comparative research and descriptive research.