கமபரமயணததல சழலயல சநதனகள / Ecological Thoughts in Kambaramayanam

Ecological ideas were discussed from Sangam literature to the Postmodern times. The Tamil language is unique among all other languages in India and is the most remarkable one for its classical antiqueness. One of the treasures of Tamil Language and Literature is “Tholkappiyam”. It discusses from single-sense creatures to six-sense creatures (Trees to Human beings) with ecological explanations to the present modern scientific terms. Nature, the natural world and the creatures of nature its functions are explained in it. It could be studied and protected. The studies have been associated with all forms of pioneering ecological ideas from Tamil literature from time to time. The machines and technology that are invented or developed couldn’t protect the ecological system of nature. It has completely torn out the environment. Climatic changes, Global Warming, Deforestation, Extinction of Species, and other environmental issues like air, water, land, and noise pollution affect the entire Earth. The central idea of the article is to describe the ecological values as found in “Kambaramayanam.” The article focuses on the matters that damage our Earth are discussed and what positive actions can be taken to prevent the Earth from being harmed by the harmful technological advancements. Ecological importance is very important and is portrayed in the epic “Kambaramayanam” by the renowned Tamil poet Kambar. In his epic, a Canto entitled Pozhilirutha Padalam describes the ill effects of deforestation and the consequences of it. The impact of imbalance on biodiversity has been recorded in it. Hence, this study delineates the ecological thoughts documented in “Kambaramayanam.”