Eight Forestation form in Kabilar songs

Abstract

The oldest grammar book Tolkappiyam is the reason for the emergence of many literary forms. Like Tolkappiyam, Sangam period literary works were written focusing on the life of the ancient Tamil people and the songs of those era is about both the internal and external life.  Sangam literary books are collections of songs sung by many poets of different eras. Kabilar is notable among those Sangam literary poets. Kapila's songs are written in praise of the mountainous land of Kurinji. Kabilar's songs are beautiful and interesting. His songs are classified into eight forestation form. Tolkappiyam says that description about forests add beauty to poetry. This article is intended to reveal the eight forestation form in poet kabilar’s songs.