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A01144 Poongodi Kaapiyam

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    A01144 Poongodi Kaapiyam

    This lesson analyses the various aspects of "Poongodi Kaapiam" written by poet Mudiarasan. This epic occupies a very important place in Tamil literature on account of its theme. It is a tribute to the richness of Tamil culture and the grandeur of the Tamil language. Unlike other epics, "Poongodi Kaapiyam" does not have any improbable incidents. It alludes to several noteworthy Tamil scholars and activists of the twentieth century.

    "Poongodi Kaapiyam" has 5243 lines. It resembles the ancient Tamil epic "Manimekalai" in several aspects. Like "Manimekalai" it has a female protagonist who sacrifices her life for a noble cause. Manimekalai renounces the pleasures of life in order to spread Buddhism. Poongodi spurns marriage and devotes her life to the cause of the Tamil language. The plot of "Poongodi Kaapiam" is simple. It revolves around the ceaseless efforts of Poongodi to establish the supremacy of the Tamil Language. In the course of her struggle she emerges as a learned, determined woman.

    The strength of this twentieth century epic lies in its theme. The epic was written at a time when the movement to promote Tamil was gaining momentum in Tamilnadu. Establishing the greatness of the Tamil language was the primary objective of this movement. While celebrating the various aspects of Tamil culture and language, the author points out that Tamil is the language of the gods. He declares that nothing can surpass the sweetness of Tamil music. He calls for a revival of interest in Tamil language, music and literature and affirms that this is possible only if the Tamils unite. The younger generation must learn to speak and write the language without flaws. He adds that the Tamils must resist the influence of other languages and safeguard the purity of their language. He underlines the need to acknowledge Tamil as an official language.

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