The term denotes the process of examining the study and contributions of
Tamil language,
Tamil literature and
lifestyles of the native
Tamil people. And here the term
lifestyles covers a vast spectrum of the day-to-day activities of the native Tamil people as can be gleaned from their
indigenous literature of all kinds, including grammatical, lexical,
epic,
lyrical,
dramatic,
theological,
medical,
philosophical,
moral,
jurisprudence and
folk literature, containing data about their various rites and
rituals,
customs and
manners,
legends and
fables, diseases and medicines,
literature and
education,
society and
culture, from time immemorial until now. ==References==