An Etymological Dictionary of the English Language
| Author | : Walter William Skeat |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 838 |
| Release | : 1882 |
| Genre | : English language |
| ISBN | : |
Thamizh Is Not Just A Language
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A Tamil Prose Reader
| Author | : R. E. Asher |
| Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
| Total Pages | : 274 |
| Release | : 2004-11-11 |
| Genre | : Foreign Language Study |
| ISBN | : 9780521611855 |
A reader for non-Tamil-speaking students.
Lord Muruga
| Author | : StoryBuddiesPlay |
| Publisher | : StoryBuddiesPlay |
| Total Pages | : 61 |
| Release | : 2024-05-31 |
| Genre | : Religion |
| ISBN | : |
Unveiling the Enchanting Story of Lord Muruga: A Journey of Power, Wisdom, and Devotion Embark on a captivating journey into the world of Lord Muruga, the Hindu warrior god revered for his immense power, unwavering wisdom, and unwavering devotion to good. This comprehensive guide delves into the rich tapestry of his legend, exploring his transformation from a playful child into a formidable warrior who vanquished evil forces. Uncover the secrets of the Skanda Purana, the sacred text dedicated to Lord Muruga, which chronicles his epic battles, celestial marriage, and profound teachings. Explore the significance of the six abodes (Arupadai Veedu) scattered across Tamil Nadu, each offering a unique perspective on his multifaceted divinity. Witness the vibrant festivals that erupt with color and devotion in his honor. Immerse yourself in the rhythmic chants of Skanda Shashti, the electrifying processions of Thaipusam, and the regional celebrations that paint the landscape with expressions of love and faith. This captivating story goes beyond the battlefield. Delve into the philosophical and spiritual teachings of Lord Muruga. Discover how he embodies the balance between fierce strength and unwavering devotion, sharp intellect, and unwavering resolve. Learn how his message guides devotees to conquer not just external foes but also their inner demons. Explore the enduring legacy of Lord Muruga. Witness his presence in art, music, and literature, and his influence that transcends geographical boundaries. Discover how his message of inner strength, unwavering resolve, and the pursuit of a higher purpose continues to resonate in the modern world. Whether you're a seasoned devotee or simply curious about Hinduism, this comprehensive guide offers a captivating exploration of Lord Muruga. Unveil the secrets of his legend, immerse yourself in the vibrant celebrations, and discover the profound wisdom he imparts for navigating the complexities of life.
SPOKEN TAMIL FOR ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS
| Author | : Sanjay D |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 328 |
| Release | : 2017-11-22 |
| Genre | : Foreign Language Study |
| ISBN | : 9789352912230 |
Spoken Tamil for Absolute Beginners is the most comprehensive English guide for Tamil Language on the market for Absolute beginners: This book is a structured and systematic approach to teach yourself spoken Tamil. Written by a well-experienced teacher specialized in teaching Tamil to foreigners. What is unique about this book? What makes it better than other Tamil language learning books? This book is the best in the market because it contains: - Fun and essential vocabulary and phrases. - Speaking, listening and reading practice. - Pronunciation, Cultural notes and Grammar explanation in very detailed manner. - 30 plus audio tracks can be downloaded from google drive to listen to. Details are given inside - Provided vocabulary, verbs and verb conjugation in memrise application to make the learning experience more fun and intuitive. - Support from the author will be provided at all times, and you can even take lessons from the author. - Built using simple, easy to understand English with an elaborate explanation. At the end of the book, you will be able to speak in Tamil, by making sentences using 3 - 6 words. This is the main and only goal of this book. Whether you are a foreigner visiting places where Tamil is the main spoken language or you want to interact with a Tamil native speaker in your place or you want to learn a language which is centuries old with lots of cultural values. This book is for you.
A Reference Grammar of Spoken Tamil
| Author | : Harold F. Schiffman |
| Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
| Total Pages | : 260 |
| Release | : 1999-10-14 |
| Genre | : Foreign Language Study |
| ISBN | : 9780521640749 |
This is a reference grammar of the standard spoken variety of Tamil, a language with 65 million speakers in India, Sri Lanka, Malaysia and Singapore. The spoken variety is radically different from the standard literary variety, last standardized in the thirteenth century. The standard spoken language is used by educated people in their interactions with people from different regions and different social groups, and is also the dialect used in films, plays and the media. This book, a much expanded version of the author s Grammar of Spoken Tamil (1979), is the first such grammar to contain examples both in Tamil script and in transliteration, and the first to be written so as to be accessible to students studying the modern spoken language as well as to linguists and other specialists. The book has benefitted from extensive native-speaker input and the author s own long experience of teaching Tamil to English-speakers.
Passions of the Tongue
| Author | : Sumathi Ramaswamy |
| Publisher | : Univ of California Press |
| Total Pages | : 339 |
| Release | : 2023-09-01 |
| Genre | : Language Arts & Disciplines |
| ISBN | : 0520918797 |
Why would love for their language lead several men in southern India to burn themselves alive in its name? Passions of the Tongue analyzes the discourses of love, labor, and life that transformed Tamil into an object of such passionate attachment, producing in the process one of modern India's most intense movements for linguistic revival and separatism. Sumathi Ramaswamy suggests that these discourses cannot be contained within a singular metanarrative of linguistic nationalism and instead proposes a new analytic, "language devotion." She uses this concept to track the many ways in which Tamil was imagined by its speakers and connects these multiple imaginings to their experience of colonial and post-colonial modernity. Focusing in particular on the transformation of the language into a goddess, mother, and maiden, Ramaswamy explores the pious, filial, and erotic aspects of Tamil devotion. She considers why, as its speakers sought political and social empowerment, metaphors of motherhood eventually came to dominate representations of the language.
The Science of Language
| Author | : Friedrich Max Müller |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 670 |
| Release | : 1891 |
| Genre | : Comparative linguistics |
| ISBN | : |
Tamil
| Author | : David Shulman |
| Publisher | : Harvard University Press |
| Total Pages | : 417 |
| Release | : 2016-09-26 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 0674974654 |
Spoken by eighty million people in South Asia and a diaspora that stretches across the globe, Tamil is one of the great world languages, and one of the few ancient languages that survives as a mother tongue for so many speakers. David Shulman presents a comprehensive cultural history of Tamil—language, literature, and civilization—emphasizing how Tamil speakers and poets have understood the unique features of their language over its long history. Impetuous, musical, whimsical, in constant flux, Tamil is a living entity, and this is its biography. Two stories animate Shulman’s narrative. The first concerns the evolution of Tamil’s distinctive modes of speaking, thinking, and singing. The second describes Tamil’s major expressive themes, the stunning poems of love and war known as Sangam poetry, and Tamil’s influence as a shaping force within Hinduism. Shulman tracks Tamil from its earliest traces at the end of the first millennium BCE through the classical period, 850 to 1200 CE, when Tamil-speaking rulers held sway over southern India, and into late-medieval and modern times, including the deeply contentious politics that overshadow Tamil today. Tamil is more than a language, Shulman says. It is a body of knowledge, much of it intrinsic to an ancient culture and sensibility. “Tamil” can mean both “knowing how to love”—in the manner of classical love poetry—and “being a civilized person.” It is thus a kind of grammar, not merely of the language in its spoken and written forms but of the creative potential of its speakers.
