The Agathinai Components in Thirukkural

Abstract

Based on the lives of the Sangam people, they created literature by distinguishing between love-genre literature and heroic-genre literature. The ambrosial Thirukkural, written by the world-famous Valluvar, is a universal holy verse and is a beacon to guide life and refresh literature that gives new meaning every time it is read. It is a book about life. Thirukkural is said to be suitable for all religions, all nations, and all times. In this book, Valluvar clearly explains the principles of the individual's life and how a mature man should be. Agam is a love feeling related to people's inner selves. Thinai is a discipline. So, love is an emotional discipline that can be called Agam. Kamathuppal (Love) is the third section of Thirukkural. This outlines the merits of the love-genre tradition. It has a literary flavour to it, and love reflects the lively character of chastity. It is Valluvar's 'Kamathuppal' that leads to the highest way of life, one-to-one. In this, the expression of love, commitment, and emotional values of the lovers are seen deliciously. Also, the characteristics, duties, and rights common to both sexes are explained. The agathinai components express love and pleasure. He has laid the foundation of love life in twenty-five chapters, divided into two parts: illicit courtship and chastity, which is the agam life. Ancient Tamils considered virtue as a way of life. If one lives a life of charity, one will get happiness. That pleasure is permanent. This article examines the agam components of domesticity as a virtue.