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'''Elathi''' is a [[Tamil language|Tamil]] poetic work of [[didactic]] nature belonging to the [[Eighteen Lesser Texts]] (''Pathinenkilkanakku'') anthology of [[Tamil literature]]. This belongs to the 'post [[Sangam period]]' corresponding to between 100 and 500 CE. ''Elathi'' contains 80 poems written by the poet | '''Elathi''' is a [[Tamil language|Tamil]] poetic work of [[didactic]] nature belonging to the [[Eighteen Lesser Texts]] (''Pathinenkilkanakku'') anthology of [[Tamil literature]]. This belongs to the 'post [[Sangam period]]' corresponding to between 100 and 500 CE. ''Elathi'' contains 80 poems written by the poet Kani Methaviyar. The poems of ''Elathi'' are written in the [[Venpa]] meter. | ||
''Elathi'' uses the analogy of the traditional herbal medicine known as ''elathi'' which uses six herbs such as ''elam'' ([[cardamom]]), ''ilavanka pattai'' ([[cinnamon]]), ''naagakesaram'' (made from the [[stamens]] of the [[Ceylon ironwood]]), ''milagu'' ([[black pepper]]), ''thippili'' ([[long pepper]]), and ''sukku'' (dried [[ginger]]). ''Elathi'' similarly uses six different [[Saying|maxims]] to illustrate correct behaviour. It tells about six values of every aspects of life in every poems in four lines. | ''Elathi'' uses the analogy of the traditional herbal medicine known as ''elathi'' which uses six herbs such as ''elam'' ([[cardamom]]), ''ilavanka pattai'' ([[cinnamon]]), ''naagakesaram'' (made from the [[stamens]] of the [[Ceylon ironwood]]), ''milagu'' ([[black pepper]]), ''thippili'' ([[long pepper]]), and ''sukku'' (dried [[ginger]]). ''Elathi'' similarly uses six different [[Saying|maxims]] to illustrate correct behaviour. It tells about six values of every aspects of life in every poems in four lines. | ||
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