Vol. 4 No. S-8 (2022): Volume 4, Issue S-8, Year 2022
Articles

Men's Life in Sangam Period

Iyappan A
Department of Tamil, Mahalashmi Women's College of Arts and Science, Paruthippattu, Avadi, Chennai-600071, Tamil Nadu, India

Published 2022-07-20

Keywords

  • Sangam Period,
  • Sangam Men life,
  • Business,
  • Occupation

How to Cite

A, I. (2022). Men’s Life in Sangam Period. International Research Journal of Tamil, 4(S-8), 105-116. https://doi.org/10.34256/irjt22s815

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Abstract

This study on the life of men in the Sangam period explains the life norms that the men in the Sangam period depended on their profession and through their profession, they earned income and strived to achieve family honour. There were many professions such as brahmins (Antaṇar), king, shepherd, salt merchant, farmer, butcher, carpenter, fisherman, and merchant. Through this article, we can learn about the divisions that existed at that time. It can be known that the cultivators who lived in the lands of Kurinji, Mullai, Marutham, Neithal and Palai were farmers, fishermen and hunters (Eyinar)who excelled in business. Although the people differed among themselves in occupations according to castes, they lived in close contact with each other in the five types of land. The study clarifies that the way of life of the Sangam people is based on the barter system of selling the goods available in one land and buying the goods they need in another land. Although there sare various differences in professions, the people of the Sangam period have been living together. Men of the Sangam era have been well-known for their bravery in social organizations and in helping the government. Men of the Sangam age lived a pure and happy life, distinguished by heroic status, morals and hospitality.

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