Volume 7, Issue 7

மணிமேகலையில் மனிதநேயம் | Humanity in Manimekalai

Author

P. Jothi, Ref.No: BDU2110632779439, Ph.D. Research Scholar of Tamil, ORCiD: https://orcid.org/0009-0005-6903-1563, National College, Affiliated to Bharathidashan University, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, India.

Abstract

Man lives with a narrow-mindedness and without any human qualities , thinking that he alone will live for thousands of years . In order to show that this intention is wrong, this article “ Humanity in Manimekalai ” has examined what the Manimekalai Kappiyam says about human qualities . The heroine of the Kappiyam, Manimegala , has shown humane deeds such as relieving hunger from the hungry , alleviating the great hunger of Kayasandika, and transforming the prison garden into a garden of virtue. Kayasandika has expressed the virtue of wanting the hungry poor to also experience the pleasure she has received. Sudamathi has protected and helped her friend Manimegala by telling her about her suffering so that she does not suffer any pain . Aputhira was raised by a cow, and the grown-up Aputhira saved the life of a cow tied for sacrifice. She begged for alms to relieve the hunger of the villagers and was patient in accepting scolding. She cured hunger with Amudasurabi. She has shown humane deeds such as not eating junk food , not killing prostitutes, not killing other people , and protecting those who sought her shelter. This article is researched and cited to promote awareness among the community.

Key words: Humanity, Cow, Prison, Social Reformer, Lord of Buddha

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