புறநானூறு போற்றும் போர் தர்மம்
Ethics of Warfare Extolled in Purananuru
- Assistant Professor of Tamil, Sri Krishna Arts and Science College, Kuniamuthur, Coimbatore - 641008
Abstract
In the history of Tamil literature, Sangam works hold a distinctive place by capturing the ancient way of life, culture, governance, valor, and moral principles of the Tamils. Among the Ettuthokai (Eight Anthologies), Purananuru stands out as a remarkable text that comprehensively details the external life of ancient Tamils, highlighting aspects such as kingship, warfare, heroism, philanthropy, fame, impermanence, honor, and humanism. When portraying war, Purananuru does not focus solely on victory and bravery; it emphasizes the noble ideal that even war must adhere to ethics and preserve humanity. Thus, warfare in Purananuru is portrayed not as mere violence, but as a regulated social practice grounded in morality, valor, honor, and compassion.
Keywords
- Purananuru
- Sangam Literature
- Ettuthokai
- Ethics of Warfare
- Tamil Culture
How to cite
APA 7 Dr. K. Kathirvel (2026). புறநானூறு போற்றும் போர் தர்மம்: Ethics of Warfare Extolled in Purananuru. , 12(01), 605-611.
MLA 9 Dr. K. Kathirvel. “புறநானூறு போற்றும் போர் தர்மம்: Ethics of Warfare Extolled in Purananuru.” , vol. 12, no. 01, 2026, pp. 605-611.
Chicago Dr. K. Kathirvel. “புறநானூறு போற்றும் போர் தர்மம்: Ethics of Warfare Extolled in Purananuru.” 12, no. 01 (2026): 605-611.
Harvard Dr. K. Kathirvel (2026) ‘புறநானூறு போற்றும் போர் தர்மம்: Ethics of Warfare Extolled in Purananuru’, , 12(01), pp. 605-611.
IEEE Dr. K. Kathirvel, “புறநானூறு போற்றும் போர் தர்மம்: Ethics of Warfare Extolled in Purananuru,” , vol. 12, no. 01, pp. 605–611, 2026.
Vancouver Dr. K. Kathirvel. புறநானூறு போற்றும் போர் தர்மம்: Ethics of Warfare Extolled in Purananuru. . 2026;12(01):605-611.
References 3
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