Pathinenkilkannakku
Pathinenkilkannakku is a significant work in Tamil literature, specifically within the category of ethical and moral didactic poetry. It is attributed to the Sangam period, though its exact date is debated among scholars. The title translates to "Eighteen Ethical Didactic Works," referring to a collection of eighteen separate texts, each focusing on different aspects of virtuous living, societal conduct, and spiritual guidance.
Each of these texts, though distinct, shares a common goal: to impart wisdom and ethical principles