Morality that Thirumanthiram Conveys

Abstract

Thirumanthiram is considered to be one of the twelve Thirumarais. This Thirumanthiram occupies the place of the tenth Thirumarai. Such Thirumanthiram contains a number of principles that can be used for human life. That is to say, discipline is to behave properly. Morality is a code followed by an individual in the interest of the common good and unity of oneself or the group to which he belongs. The Thirumanthiram contains songs to express this discipline. Among the genres of literature, Devotional literature expresses the concept of spirituality. Saiva and Vaishnava literature are revered as two eyes. The books written by Saiva Nayans are called Thirumarai and the books written by Vaishnava Alwars are called Naalaayira Divyaprabandham. Centuries ago, Thirumoolar beautifully explained in Thirumanthiram the messages of harmony required by the society that there is only one clan and only one God.