Kovoor Kilar
Kōvūr Kilār (Tamil: கோவூர் கிழார்) was a poet of the Sangam period, to whom 18 verses of the Sangam literature have been attributed, including verse 38 of the Tiruvalluva Maalai.[1]
Biography[]
Kovoor Kilar hailed from the town of Kovoor[1] in Sonaadu.[2] He belonged to the vellalar caste and had friendly relationships with the Chola rulers. He was known for his bold and truthful attitude.[3] He is also known for teaching moral lesson to a king who doubted him as spy.[2] When king Killivalavan tried to trample the people of Malaiyaman by elephant, Kovoor Kilar boldly persuaded him to change his mind and act otherwise.[2] He is believed to be the contemporary of Sangam poets Uraiyur Marutthuvan Dhamodharanar, , and Kaveri Poompattanatthu Kaari Kannanar, since these poets, too, have sung on the Chola ruler Kurappalli Thunjiya Perunthirumavalavan.[2] Several historical details can be found in his writings.[2]
Contribution to the Sangam literature[]
Kovoor Kilar has written 18 Sangam verses, including 1 in Kurunthogai (verse 65), 1 in Natrinai (verse 393), 15 in Purananuru (verses 31–33, 41, 44–47, 68, 70, 308, 373, 382, 386, and 400), and 1 in Tiruvalluva Maalai (verse 38).[3]
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Notes[]
- ^ a b Vedanayagam, Rama (2017). திருவள்ளுவ மாலை மூலமும் எளிய உரை விளக்கமும் [Tiruvalluva Maalai: Moolamum Eliya Urai Vilakkamum] (in Tamil) (1 ed.). Chennai: Manimekalai Prasuram. pp. 54–55.
- ^ a b c d e Kowmareeshwari, S., ed. (August 2012). அகநானூறு, புறநானூறு [Agananuru, Purananuru]. Sanga Ilakkiyam (in Tamil). Vol. 3 (1 ed.). Chennai: Saradha Pathippagam. p. 408.
- ^ a b Kowmareeshwari, S., ed. (August 2012). குறுந்தொகை, பரிபாடல், கலித்தொகை [Kurunthogai, Paripadal, Kalitthogai]. Sanga Ilakkiyam (in Tamil). Vol. 2 (1 ed.). Chennai: Saradha Pathippagam. p. 436.
- Tamil-language literature
- Tamil philosophy
- Tamil poets
- Sangam poets
- Tiruvalluva Maalai contributors