Valluvar and Periyar, the Two Rationalists of Tamil Nadu
Valluvar and Periyar, the Two Rationalists of Tamil Nadu Dr. R. Prabhakaran Bel Air, USA Abstract: There have been many sages, saints, and philosophers in various parts of the world in the past. Most of them had their own superstitious ideas. They were more concerned about life after death rather than life on earth. They did not believe in the equality of people. About two thousand years ago, there was a philosopher by the name of Thiruvalluvar in Tamil Nadu who wrote the book called Thirukkural. About a thousand years before him, Aryans have migrated to Tamil Nadu, and during his days, their influence was slowly on the rise. Thiruvalluvar wrote his book to condemn the Aryan view of life and their superstitious beliefs. About 1,910 years after Thiruvalluvar, Periyar was born. During Periyar’s days, the Ariyan influence over the Tamil people had become mo...