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The aim is to explore the life values embedded in the narratives of Perumal Murugan and their historical context.

May 18, 20260 citationsOpen Access

Perumal Murugan's Short Stories of Life Values

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The aim is to explore the life values embedded in the narratives of Perumal Murugan and their historical context.
Literary analysis of Perumal Murugan's short stories
Examination of cultural and social values during the Sangam period
Discussion of human qualities and their implications in narratives
Identified key life values such as love, wisdom, and kindness depicted in the stories.
Showed how these values relate to the cultural heritage of the Tamils from the Sangam period.
Highlighted the enduring relevance of these values in contemporary society.

Abstract

Man is the pearl of nature. Man is distinguished from other animals by his special characteristics. His mind is responsible for that. As a social animal, man has to ignore selfishness and maintain the common good when he lives with other people. It is based on certain properties. Love, grace, wisdom, purity, reconciliation, perspective, kindness. All the characteristics like nanam form the basis of human relations with others. These traits are not limited to humans but to all living beings. This constitutes the highest human quality. Civilization and culture of Tamils both reflect their luxurious life. The social habits, customs and beliefs developed by the people during the Sangam period. Religion etc. flourished as culture. The growth has seen growth from time to time. The article Perumal Murugan’s Short Stories of Life Value is written with the aim of presenting the life values that have been followed by the people since the Sangam period.

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