Alathur Kilar

Contribution to the Sangam literature

Alathur Kilar has written seven Sangam verses in all. This includes verses 34, 36, 69, 225, and 324 in Purananuru[1] and verses 112 and 350 in Kurunthogai.[2] The three Chola emperors mentioned by Alathur Kilar include Setchnni Nalankilli, Cholan Nalankilli, and Cholan Kulamuttratthu Thunjiya Killi Valavan.[2][3]

Alathur Kilar cites the Tirukkural in verse 34 of the Purananuru, calling it 'Aram' which later became one of the Kural's traditional names.[4][5]

Biography

Alathur Kilar hailed from Aathur in Sonadu (Chola Kingdom) and belonged to the Vellalar caste. He was known for providing moral advice to the rulers.[2] He has sung in praise of King Killi Valavan.[3]

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See also

Notes
  1. Kowmareeshwari, S. (August 2012). Agananuru, Purananuru. Sanga Ilakkiyam (in Tamil). 3 (1 ed.). Chennai: Saradha Pathippagam.
  2. Kowmareeshwari, S. (August 2012). Kurunthogai, Paripadal, Kalitthogai. Sanga Ilakkiyam (in Tamil). 2 (1 ed.). Chennai: Saradha Pathippagam.
  3. Gopalan, P. V. (1957). புலவர் அகராதி [Dictionary of Poets] (in Tamil) (1 ed.). Chennai: M. Duraisami Mudaliyar and Company. p. 17.
  4. Paaaanar, 2017, p. 26–30.
  5. N. Velusamy and Moses Michael Faraday (Eds.) 2017, p. 55.

References
  • G. Devaneya Paavaanar (2017). திருக்குறள் [Tirukkural: Tamil Traditional Commentary] (in Tamil) (4 ed.). Chennai: Sri Indhu Publications.
  • N. Velusamy; Moses Michael Faraday, eds. (2017). Why Should Thirukkural Be Declared the National Book of India? (in Tamil and English) (First ed.). Chennai: Unique Media Integrators. ISBN 978-93-85471-70-4.CS1 maint: ref=harv (link)
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