Considered the following statements regarding Sangam literature: Tolka...
- The corpus of Sangam literature includes Tolkappiyam, Ettutogai, Pattuppattu, Pathinenkilkanakku, and the two epics – Silappathigaram and Manimegalai.
- Tolkappiyam authored by Tolkappiyar is the earliest of the Tamil literature. It is a work on Tamil grammar but it provides information on the political and socioeconomic conditions of the Sangam period.
- The Ettutogai or Eight Anthologies consist of eight works – Aingurunooru, Narrinai, Aganaooru, Purananooru, Kuruntogai, Kalittogai, Paripadal and Padirruppattu.
- The Pattuppattu or Ten Idylls consist of ten works – Thirumurugarruppadai, Porunararruppadai, Sirupanarruppadai, Perumpanarruppadai, Mullaippattu, Nedunalvadai, Maduraikkanji, Kurinjippatttu, Pattinappalai and Malaipadukadam.
- Both Ettutogai and Pattuppattu were divided into two main groups – Aham (love) and Puram (valour).
- Pathinenkilkanakku contains eighteen works mostly dealing with ethics and morals.
- The most important among them is Tirukkural authored by Thiruvalluvar.
- Silappathigaram written by Elango Adigal and Manimegalai by Sittalai Sattanar also provides valuable information on the Sangam polity and society.
Considered the following statements regarding Sangam literature: Tolka...
The given statements regarding Sangam literature are as follows:
1. Tolkappiyam is a work on Tamil grammar authored by Tirukkural.
2. Silappathigaram was written by Sittalai Sattanar.
3. Manimegalai was written by Elango Adigal.
Let's evaluate each statement individually:
Statement 1: Tolkappiyam is a work on Tamil grammar authored by Tirukkural.
This statement is incorrect. Tolkappiyam and Tirukkural are two separate works of Sangam literature. Tolkappiyam is a foundational text on Tamil grammar and poetics, while Tirukkural is a moral and ethical treatise composed by Thiruvalluvar. Therefore, statement 1 is incorrect.
Statement 2: Silappathigaram was written by Sittalai Sattanar.
This statement is also incorrect. Silappathigaram is an epic Tamil poem written by Ilango Adigal, not Sittalai Sattanar. It is one of the five great epics of Tamil literature and narrates the story of Kannagi, a chaste woman who seeks justice for her husband's wrongful execution. Therefore, statement 2 is incorrect.
Statement 3: Manimegalai was written by Elango Adigal.
This statement is correct. Manimegalai is another epic Tamil poem written by Elango Adigal, the brother of Ilango Adigal who wrote Silappathigaram. Manimegalai is a sequel to Silappathigaram and continues the story of Kannagi's daughter Manimegalai. Therefore, statement 3 is correct.
Based on the evaluation of each statement, we can conclude that none of the given statements are correct. Hence, the correct answer is option 'D' - None.
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