Vol. 7 No. 05 (2026)

Articles

பழந்தமிழ் இலக்கியங்களில் கடலும் காற்றும்

Ocean and Wind in Ancient Tamil Literature

Dr. M. Thamaraiselvi

  1. Associate Professor – Department of Tamil, Coordinator – Department of Other Languages, Agurchand Manmull Jain College (Shift – 2), Meenambakkam, Chennai – 600 061.
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Abstract

The ocean and the wind are the primary fundamental forces that enable the earth to reap immense benefits. The dynamics created by the ocean and the wind form the basis for the changes that occur on land. In addition to stabilizing the earth's climate, they play a leading role in the earth's water cycle, carbon cycle, nitrogen cycle, atmospheric quality, and maritime transport. The purpose of this study is to elucidate the various changes and effects caused by ocean water and wind through the lens of Sangam literature.

Keywords

  • Origin of the ocean in the world
  • Wind
  • Ocean and Wind
  • Chronological intelligence of Sangam Tamils
  • Thendral [Southern breeze
  • Vaadai [Northern wind]
  • Kodai [Western wind])
  • Ocean-Wind-Vessel (Ship)

How to cite

Dr. M. Thamaraiselvi (2026). பழந்தமிழ் இலக்கியங்களில் கடலும் காற்றும்: Ocean and Wind in Ancient Tamil Literature. Tamilmanam International Research Journal of Tamil Studies, 7(05), 1866-1876. https://doi.org/10.63300/tm07052026.35

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