Elements of Akattinai in Gunamalayar’s Ilambakam

குணமாலையார் இலம்பகத்தில் அகத்திணைக் கூறுகள்

Abstract

Inner life is common to all living beings. It can be said that there are no living creatures that do not experience love. When romantic feelings blossom between a man and a woman, it becomes more powerful than any other emotion. In order to fulfill their love, both men and women become ready to engage in actions that are contrary to their nature. Grammar scholars have categorized the events that occur in love life in various ways. This article is structured to examine the nature of the elements of Akattinai mentioned by Tolkappiyar as they appear in the Gunamalayar episode in Seevaga Chintamani.