Vol. 4 No. S-24 (2022): Volume 4, Issue S-24, Year 2022
Articles

The Philosophical Principles of Thirumoolar

Arul Josephin S
Department of Tamil, St. Mary's College (Autonomous), Thoothukudi-628001, Tamil Nadu, India

Published 2022-12-15

Keywords

  • Thirumanthiram,
  • Thirumoolar,
  • Myths,
  • Shastras

How to Cite

S, A. J. (2022). The Philosophical Principles of Thirumoolar. International Research Journal of Tamil, 4(S-24), 66-73. https://doi.org/10.34256/irjt224s249

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Abstract

Thirumanthiram, composed by Thirumoolar, is a philosophical book. This is the first book that attempts to explain the philosophy of the shastras. Philosophy is the acquisition of the right knowledge. The best way to get it is through the senses. Thirumoolar holds that the body, which comprises the senses, is the medium through which knowledge is attained. It tells us how to grow the body and thereby develop life. While Western philosophies are free from myths and create new philosophies, Indian philosophies are adapting to tradition. Thirumoolar's philosophy suggests ways to know and achieve the truth. In this way, Thirumoolar is also prepared to accept or reject the tradition. Moreover, Thirumanthiram explains how to get rid of the shackles of this worldly life and live a great life without death. He explains how to live without desire for anything, to be free from desires, and to live alone. Man is advised to live free from religious restrictions. Thirumoolar emphasizes the philosophy of self-knowledge. Moreover, only one who knows himself fully can understand others, other matters, and the universe. Thirumoolar's philosophic principles tell anyone to examine and know with the strength of his knowledge without forcing anything. Thirumanthiram gives us the way to freedom rather than answering the questions of life.

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