Along with its
predecessor, the Tirukkural, it is one of the most significant works of early
Tamil literature.
The Naladiyar is a four-hundred-verse compilation from the
fifth or sixth centuries.
The lyrics were penned by a group of Jain monks who sought
refuge with a devout king during a famine and were primarily concerned with
moral and ethical living.
Each monk composed a sonnet of thanks.
Despite its sectarian origins, the Naladiyar has become a
cultural property of Tamils of all religious denominations, with many of the
passages becoming proverbial sayings.
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