ஆரகல ஆரதத சஙகததமழரகள / Prosperous Sangatamils

Tamil literature is important in the arena of world literature. Among them, Sangam literature is the most special one with classical aestheticism. The people who lived in the Sangam period lived a virtuous life by integrating nature with their lives and binding themselves to nature. This life can be seen in the Sangam literary songs. The Sangam Tamils were very skilled in trade, industry and maritime technology. In particular, shipbuilding technology is a highlight and a pride of the Sangam Tamils. Ships and trade are given a place in the Sangam literary works. It is lucid that the literary songs sing of the big ships anchored in the coastal areas and carried out great trade by using and expanding sea connections. It is a matter of great pride that the Tamils ruled the great seas. It is also noteworthy that in addition to rein the sea, they also knew the technology of building ships due to their great power of knowledge at the ancient times. In short, before many thousand years to the western technologies at present surprise us the Sangam Tamil people were pioneers of shipbuilding and travel. Hence, this research article examines the intelligence of the Sangam Tamils who lived close to the sea and great travels with ships.