BEYOND THE OBVIOUS

BEYOND THE OBVIOUS

By Purushothaman CEducation
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BEYOND THE OBVIOUS episodes

  • POEM FROM TAMIL LITERATURE ON A POET’S MAGNANIMITY 10

    In this celebrated poem, It is dishonorable to ask a poet expresses his state of being denied Gifts by the King and exhibits his acute sense of approbation for the denial of Gifts by the King and further adds It is honoring to give and it is significantly really appreciable not to accept. This sense of balance maintained by the Poet and the attitude of not blaming their patrons and blaming the bad omens for their odd luck is a sheer case of great learnedness and piety for the Kings.

    3 min
  • POEM FROM TAMIL LITERATURE ON PHILANTHROPY 10

    In this disturbing and heart-wrenching poem, Donate what you can, a poet expresses his disappointment about being denied alms by the King and gives serious advice that false promises will malign the reputation of a King when he promises what he cannot give and refuse what he can. But at the same time to give what he can and refuse what he cannot is a noble gesture of friendliness. Without being vindictive the poet leaves the court of the King lamenting about his poor wife sitting in a wind shelter with great hopes of her husband bringing some relief to their poverty-stricken state

    3 min
  • POEM FROM TAMIL LITERATURE ON UNIVERSAL BROTHERHOOD 9

    In this astounding and very popular poem, All the world is our abode, a poet expresses the ephemeral nature of the human species and thereby establishes the fact that one should neither marvel at the great nor show disrespect towards people of lower strata of society. The opening lines of the poem All the world is our abode is an epoch-making and path-breaking line that brings out the great philosophy of universal brotherhood,  the need of the hour. Another additional piece of information is that the first line of this poem was quoted by the Honorable Prime Minister of India   Narendra Modi at the United Nations Assembly Meet.Also in an earlier occasion, Doctor Adbul Kalaam during the EU Parliament delivered a speech about harmony and peace with reference to Tamil literature quoted the lines of the poem with a great interpretation and got vociferous appreciation from the members .

    5 min
  • POEM FROM TAMIL LITERATURE ON FRIENDSHIP 8

    In this remarkable poem, RATS, AND TIGERS a poet expresses his idea of great friendship with reference to rats and tigers. He belittles men who like rats stealthily eat the grains in a field hoards wealth without shame.

    He further eulogizes men who like tigers hunt and get their prey majestically. According to the poet, one should maintain friendship with men of tiger’s temperament and avoid people of rats' disposition.

    2 min
  • POEM FROM TAMIL LITERATURE ON PHILANTHROPY 7

    In this noteworthy poem, The world moves forward, a poet expresses his appreciation for the Kings for having a great number of fine characteristics and how they endeavor hard,not to their benefit but to ultimately benefit his people in his Kingdom

    2 min

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EVERY MONDAY , we begin the week with a lyrical detour fresh translations and reflections on ancient Tamil Sangam poetry offering timeless insights from one of the world’s oldest literary traditions.