Changes in Vedar Clan and the Virtue of Sharing

Abstract

Sangam literature is a treasure trove to learn about ancient Tamil society. Sangam literature divides the ancient Tamil society into ‘Agam’ and ‘Puram’. Literary songs of Sangam literature do not belong to the same era. It has been sung by different poets at different times and this is proved by the events described in the literary songs. In Sangam songs explains the remnants of the ethnic groups, who lived in Tamil Nadu. In addition, Sangha literature is a collection of long-term events. Through the Sangam literary songs, we can learn about the life styles of the ethnic groups and the changes they have undergone over time. The most primitive of such ethnic groups are the Vedar clan. Vedar clans were divided into various branches in Tamilnadu and underwent many changes. Although the Vedar’s have splited into many branches, some cultural and moral values still persisted. Virtue of sharing is one among them and they follow it even after their separation. This article examines how this virtue has been continued in spite of various changes that took place from time to time.