Aravar, Aṟavar: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Aravar means something in the history of ancient India, Tamil. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
India history and geography
Source: academia.edu: Minor Chiefs and "Hero" in Ancient TamilakamAṟavar (or Aṟavōṉ, Aṟavōr) refers to “virtuous men, the righteous”.—Cf. Aṟavōṉ-makaṉ.
The history of India traces the identification of countries, villages, towns and other regions of India, as well as mythology, zoology, royal dynasties, rulers, tribes, local festivities and traditions and regional languages. Ancient India enjoyed religious freedom and encourages the path of Dharma, a concept common to Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism.
Languages of India and abroad
Tamil dictionary
Source: DDSA: University of Madras: Tamil LexiconAravar (அரவர்) noun < அருவர். [aruvar.] The Tamils; தமிழர். (அகராதி நிகண்டு) [thamizhar. (agarathi nigandu)]
Tamil is an ancient language of India from the Dravidian family spoken by roughly 250 million people mainly in southern India and Sri Lanka.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Aravara, Aravaragagu, Aravaragu, Aravaram, Aravarisu.
Ends with: Cunnampupparavar, Maravar, Paravar.
Full-text: Aravon, Aravon-makan.
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Search found 2 books and stories containing Aravar, Aṟavar; (plurals include: Aravars, Aṟavars). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
The Tamils and the Andhras < [March, 1928]
The Religion and Philosophy of Tevaram (Thevaram) (by M. A. Dorai Rangaswamy)
Chapter 42 - Namakkadigalakiya Adigal or Namakkatikalakiya Atikal (Hymn 33) < [Volume 3.4 - Pilgrim’s progress: with Paravai]
Chapter 3 - Grace And Ethics < [Volume 4.2.2 - Philosophy of Soul]