Vol. 12 No. 03 (2026)

Articles

ஆசாரக்கோவையில் ஒழுக்கக் கோட்பாடுகள்

Moral Principles in Acharakkovai

Dr. K. Kathirvel

  1. Assistant Professor of Tamil, Sri Krishna Arts and Science College, Kuniamuthur, Coimbatore - 641008
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Abstract

Tamil literature has long articulated moral principles and ethical values that guide human life. Among the Post-Sangam literature, the Pathinen Kilkkanakku (Eighteen Lesser Texts) hold a prominent place in detailing the righteous living and moral conduct of the Tamils. A notable work among these is Acharakkovai. The term Acharam denotes discipline, good conduct, and a righteous way of life, while Kovai signifies a compilation or sequence. Thus, Acharakkovai can be defined as a treatise that compiles rules on how a human being should live a disciplined and ethical life.

Keywords

  • Acharakkovai
  • Tamil Literature
  • Pathinen Kilkkanakku
  • Moral Principles
  • Ethics
  • Good Conduct
  • Human Values

How to cite

Dr. K. Kathirvel (2026). ஆசாரக்கோவையில் ஒழுக்கக் கோட்பாடுகள்: Moral Principles in Acharakkovai. Tamilmanam International Research Journal of Tamil Studies, 12(03), 597-604.

References 2

  1. [1.] Peruvayin Mullaiyar. Acharakkovai. Pathinen Kilkkanakku, edited by S. Vaiyapuri Pillai, Saiva Siddhanta Works Publishing Society, 1956.
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