Vol. 4 No. S-19 (2022): Volume 4, Issue S-19, Year 2022
Articles

Tamil Proverbs and Culture

Parthiban T
Department of Philosophy, Tamil University, Thanjavur-613010, Tamil Nadu, India

Published 2022-12-10

Keywords

  • Philosophy,
  • Values,
  • Ethics,
  • Morality,
  • Insol,
  • Patar,
  • Harmony,
  • Proverb,
  • Life,
  • Culture
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How to Cite

T, P. (2022). Tamil Proverbs and Culture. International Research Journal of Tamil, 4(S-19), 1-5. https://doi.org/10.34256/irjt224s191

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Abstract

There are proverbs in all the languages of the world. Proverbs that have been in use from time immemorial to the present day serve as a mirror to the cultural code of the people. In ancient times, proverbs were the basis for making people live ethically. Through these proverbs, the morality, morality, culture, and life of the people of the community can be clearly understood. The Tamil language is the repository of culture and a mine of knowledge, and a closer examination of Tamil literature reveals that proverbs are deeply embedded in the symbolism of many cultures. All the proverbs in the Tamil language are a beacon of light that expresses the culture. Moreover, the purpose of this study is to demonstrate to the present-day student community the values of philosophy, culture, life, and morality contained in these proverbs.

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