Tanaimaram, Tāṉaimaṟam, Tanai-maram: 1 definition

Introduction:

Tanaimaram means something in 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.

Languages of India and abroad

Tamil dictionary

[«previous next»] — Tanaimaram in Tamil glossary
Source: DDSA: University of Madras: Tamil Lexicon

Tāṉaimaṟam (தானைமறம்) [tāṉai-maṟam] noun < idem. +.

1. (Puṟap.) Theme of the warrior who appears between the armies in battle and saves them from further destruction by bringing them to terms; வீரனொருவன், பொரவெதிர்ந்த இருவகைச் சேனையும் பொருது மடியாமை பரிகரித்த ஆற்றலின் உயர்ச்சிகூறும் புறத்துறை. [viranoruvan, poravethirntha iruvagais senaiyum poruthu madiyamai parigaritha arralin uyarchigurum purathurai.] (புறப்பொருள்வெண்பாமாலை [purapporulvenpamalai] 7, 3.)

2. (Puṟap.) Theme describing the heroism of a king who regardless of consequences rushes forward at the call of battle; உயிர்க்கேடுகட்கு அஞ்சாது பூசலுக்கு முற்படும் வேந்தனது சிறப்புக் கூறும் புறத்துறை. [uyirkkedugadku anchathu pusalukku murpadum venthanathu sirappug kurum purathurai.] (புறப்பொருள்வெண்பாமாலை [purapporulvenpamalai] 7, 4.)

3. (Puṟap.) Theme of compassion for foes because they have to meet a valiant army; சேனையின் தறு கண்மையைப் புகழ்ந்து பகைவரின் கேட்டிற்கு இரங்கு தலைக் கூறும் புறத்துறை. [senaiyin tharu kanmaiyaip pugazhnthu pagaivarin kettirku irangu thalaig kurum purathurai.] (புறப்பொருள்வெண்பாமாலை [purapporulvenpamalai] 7, 5.)

context information

Tamil is an ancient language of India from the Dravidian family spoken by roughly 250 million people mainly in southern India and Sri Lanka.

Discover the meaning of tanaimaram in the context of Tamil from relevant books on Exotic India

See also (Relevant definitions)

Relevant text

Help me to continue this site

For over a decade I have been trying to fill this site with wisdom, truth and spirituality. What you see is only a tiny fraction of what can be. Now I humbly request you to help me make more time for providing more unbiased truth, wisdom and knowledge.

Let's make the world a better place together!

Like what you read? Consider supporting this website: