Alathur Kilar, originally pronounced Ālathur Kiḻhār (Tamil: ஆலத்தூர் கிழார்), was a Tamil poet of Sangam period. He has authored seven poetries in the Sangam literature, including five in Purananuru and two in Kurunthogai.
Contribution to the Sangam literature[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
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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Notes[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Kowmareeshwari, S. (August 2012). Agananuru, Purananuru. Sanga Ilakkiyam (in தமிழ்). Vol. 3 (1 ed.). Chennai: Saradha Pathippagam.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Kowmareeshwari, S. (August 2012). Kurunthogai, Paripadal, Kalitthogai. Sanga Ilakkiyam (in தமிழ்). Vol. 2 (1 ed.). Chennai: Saradha Pathippagam.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Gopalan, P. V. (1957). புலவர் அகராதி [Dictionary of Poets] (in தமிழ்) (1 ed.). Chennai: M. Duraisami Mudaliyar and Company. p. 17.
- ↑ Paaaanar, 2017, p. 26–30.
- ↑ N. Velusamy and Moses Michael Faraday (Eds.) 2017, p. 55.
References[edit | edit source]
- G. Devaneya Paavaanar (2017). திருக்குறள் [Tirukkural: Tamil Traditional Commentary] (in தமிழ்) (4 ed.). Chennai: Sri Indhu Publications.
- N. Velusamy; Moses Michael Faraday, eds. (2017). Why Should Thirukkural Be Declared the National Book of India? (in தமிழ் and English) (First ed.). Chennai: Unique Media Integrators. ISBN 978-93-85471-70-4.