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Sona Saila Maalai
The ''Sona Saila Maalai'' is a collection of one hundred stanzas (''Venpaas'') in Tamil written by the 17th-century poet and philosopher Siva Prakasar. The poems The hundred poems were compiled to illustrate various patterns of Tamil grammar Tamil may refer to: People, culture and language * Tamils, an ethno-linguistic group native to India, Sri Lanka, and some other parts of Asia **Sri Lankan Tamils, Tamil people native to Sri Lanka ** Myanmar or Burmese Tamils, Tamil people of Ind .... Each poem of ''Sona saila maalai'' is generally named after its first few words. Poet Siva Prakasar, a Tamil philosopher, sage, and poet, lived at the end of 17th century. References {{reflist, 1 Tamil-language literature Hindu texts Hymns Sangam literature Tamil philosophy 17th-century poetry books ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tamil Language
Tamil (, , , also written as ''Tamizhil'' according to linguistic pronunciation) is a Dravidian language natively spoken by the Tamil people of South Asia. It is one of the longest-surviving classical languages in the world,. "Tamil is one of the two longest-surviving classical languages in India" (p. 7). attested since 300 BC, 300 BCE.: "...the most acceptable periodisation which has so far been suggested for the development of Tamil writing seems to me to be that of A Chidambaranatha Chettiar (1907–1967): 1. Sangam Literature – 200BC to AD 200; 2. Post Sangam literature – AD 200 – AD 600; 3. Early Medieval literature – AD 600 to AD 1200; 4. Later Medieval literature – AD 1200 to AD 1800; 5. Pre-Modern literature – AD 1800 to 1900" at p. 610 Tamil was the lingua franca for early maritime traders in South India, with Tamil inscriptions found outside of the Indian subcontinent, such as Indonesia, Thailand, and Egypt. The language has a well-documented history wit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Siva Prakasar
Siva Prakasar (also spelled Ṣiva Prakāṣa or Ṣiva-prakāṣa Dēṣikar) was a Tamil poet, scholar, and philosopher who flourished in the late 17th and early 18th centuries CE. He is often referred to by the honorific "Thurai Mangalam Śivaprakāṣar", as well as by the epithets "Karpanai Kalangiyam" and "Śivanuputhi Chelvar". Renowned for his literary contributions, Śiva Prakāṣar authored over 34 Tamil works. His most celebrated composition, '' Nanneri'', is a didactic text focusing on ethics and moral philosophy. He played a significant role in cross-cultural literary exchange by translating classical Kannada works into Tamil, thereby broadening their accessibility in the Tamil-speaking regions. Additionally, he gained recognition for his original poetic compositions, which blend spiritual themes with literary elegance. His works remain influential in Tamil literature, reflecting both his philosophical depth and his commitment to preserving and enriching regional li ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thamizh Language
Tamil (, , , also written as ''Tamizhil'' according to linguistic pronunciation) is a Dravidian language natively spoken by the Tamil people of South Asia. It is one of the longest-surviving classical languages in the world,. "Tamil is one of the two longest-surviving classical languages in India" (p. 7). attested since 300 BC, 300 BCE.: "...the most acceptable periodisation which has so far been suggested for the development of Tamil writing seems to me to be that of A Chidambaranatha Chettiar (1907–1967): 1. Sangam Literature – 200BC to AD 200; 2. Post Sangam literature – AD 200 – AD 600; 3. Early Medieval literature – AD 600 to AD 1200; 4. Later Medieval literature – AD 1200 to AD 1800; 5. Pre-Modern literature – AD 1800 to 1900" at p. 610 Tamil was the lingua franca for early maritime traders in South India, with Tamil inscriptions found outside of the Indian subcontinent, such as Indonesia, Thailand, and Egypt. The language has a well-documented history wit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
