Ramayana in Tamil Classical Literature

தமிழ்ச் செவ்வியல் இலக்கியங்களில் இராமாயணம்

Abstract

The Ramayana is one of the stories that has spread and established itself throughout India since ancient times. This book is also called ‘Ithikasa’. This book, which originated in the northern language, has been translated, abridged, combined with new stories presented locally, and made some changes to suit the current situation and circumstances of the country. This book has been rewritten in various periods by great poets. Some people have compiled many of the events and some of the sub-stories contained in this book into separate books. The stories of the Ramayana have also had a great influence on the lives of ancient Tamils. References to the stories of the Ramayana are found in Sangam literature, poems, and ethical books.