Generous Folly of Ancient Tamils

பழந்தமிழரின் கொடைமடம்

Abstract

References to many patrons are found extensively in Tamil literature. Based on the periods they lived in, patrons have been divided into the first seven, middle seven, and last seven. However, the names of the first seven and middle seven patrons are not easily known to everyone, except for Karnan. Even data about them is very rare. In ancient times, charity and donation were viewed as one. "The benefit of donation is the donation of the have-not" (Naladiyar, 65), says the verse. When examined closely, donation is generally completely different from charity. In this article, let us examine the generous folly acts of ancient Tamil kings.