The younger generation should concentrate deeply in the Tamil literary works for gaining proficiency in Tamil language, said Silamboli Sellappan, noted Tamil scholar and author.
Speaking at a function to inaugurate the activities of Silppathikara Sinthanai Manram of the Department of Tamil of Arignar Anna Government Arts College here on Wednesday, Mr. Sellappan said a majority of the literary works in the other languages have only focussed on men, ignoring the interest of women.
Of the 38 famous stage plays penned by great Shakespeare, only two highlighted the cause of women. Only Tamil world has produced famous works such as Silappathikaram, Manimekalai, etc., which focussed on women.
The students should learn Tamil works adopting research skills. This alone will enable them to understand the richness of Tamil language and literature.
Mr. Sellappan regretted that the present day youths are not proficient in Tamil and could not write flawless Tamil. They should concentrate in Tamil literary works to develop the skill of writing Tamil without any mistake.
He complained that the Tamil society has lost its identity and rich culture. Only literary works created awareness on the rich cultural heritage of Tamils. All efforts should be taken to protect the Tamil works and spread them further, he added.
V. Radha, Principal, presided over the function. S. Banumathi, Head of the Department of Tamil, Arasu Parameswaran, Professor of Tamil, and V. Sathiamoorthy, president, Namakkal Kamban Kazhagam offered felicitations. Earlier, student representatives of Tamil literature, English literature, and Commerce Departments spoke on ‘Importance of Silappathikaram in the present day context’.
“Of the 38 Shakespeare plays, only two highlighted the cause of women. Only Tamil world has produced famous works which focussed on women”
