Tamil Nadu : Central Institute of Classical Tamil Studies Vice President Sudha Seshayan said that Sangam literature is very important in human life.
The Central Institute of Classical Tamil Studies is organizing a four-day workshop on Tamil classical literature for Malaysian Tamil teachers from Monday (June 2) to Friday. In this context, Central Institute of Classical Tamil Studies Vice President Sudha Seshayan attended the opening ceremony of the workshop held at the Thiruvalluvar Arangam of the Central Institute of Classical Tamil Studies in Perumbakkam, Chennai and said as follows:
Tamil is the most ancient language in the world. There are various literatures in the Tamil language. Among them, Sangam literature is very important in human life. The material literature in it beautifully explains what a person should do in his life, what he should not do and how he should live. Similarly, the glory of Murugan’s army is highlighted in Thirumuruktrupadi and the Tamil tradition is also explained in a good way, he said.
Then Thirupur Krishnan, teacher of Amutha Surabi, said:
Sangam literature mostly refers to the Tamil tradition. In particular, Patuppattu and Ettutoga are special references to Tamil history. All Tamil literature is based on spirituality. For every action, there is a counter-action. So, if you live life following spiritual principles, you can overcome negative actions and live a better life, he said.
The event was attended by Workshop Coordinator – Junior Research Officer Venkatesan, Registrar of Central Institute of Classical Tamil Studies R. Bhuvaneswari, Director of Institute of Classical Tamil Studies R. Chandrasekaran, Senior Lecturer of Department of Languages and Linguistics of University of Malaya Selvajothi Ramalingam, Research Officer R. Arulmani and others.
