ஆசாரக்கோவையில் ஒழுக்கக் கோட்பாடுகள்
Moral Principles in Acharakkovai
- Assistant Professor of Tamil, Sri Krishna Arts and Science College, Kuniamuthur, Coimbatore - 641008
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
APA 7 Dr. K. Kathirvel (2026). ஆசாரக்கோவையில் ஒழுக்கக் கோட்பாடுகள்: Moral Principles in Acharakkovai. , 12(03), 597-604.
MLA 9 Dr. K. Kathirvel. “ஆசாரக்கோவையில் ஒழுக்கக் கோட்பாடுகள்: Moral Principles in Acharakkovai.” , vol. 12, no. 03, 2026, pp. 597-604.
Chicago Dr. K. Kathirvel. “ஆசாரக்கோவையில் ஒழுக்கக் கோட்பாடுகள்: Moral Principles in Acharakkovai.” 12, no. 03 (2026): 597-604.
Harvard Dr. K. Kathirvel (2026) ‘ஆசாரக்கோவையில் ஒழுக்கக் கோட்பாடுகள்: Moral Principles in Acharakkovai’, , 12(03), pp. 597-604.
IEEE Dr. K. Kathirvel, “ஆசாரக்கோவையில் ஒழுக்கக் கோட்பாடுகள்: Moral Principles in Acharakkovai,” , vol. 12, no. 03, pp. 597–604, 2026.
Vancouver Dr. K. Kathirvel. ஆசாரக்கோவையில் ஒழுக்கக் கோட்பாடுகள்: Moral Principles in Acharakkovai. . 2026;12(03):597-604.
References 2
- [1.] Peruvayin Mullaiyar. Acharakkovai. Pathinen Kilkkanakku, edited by S. Vaiyapuri Pillai, Saiva Siddhanta Works Publishing Society, 1956.
- [2.] Taniyanayagam, Xavier S. Landscape and Poetry: A Study of Nature in Classical Tamil Poetry. Asia Publishing House, 1966.