Monkeys predominantly lived in tropical forests and gradually evolved into beings known as "Kumaran" (sons of the mokey). They named their land "Kumari" and ruled it themselves. The epics Ramayana and Mahabharata narrate the ruler of that land as Ravana or Duryodhana, portraying them in those roles. Among the Rakshasas, there were ten distinct communities, symbolized by Ravana’s depiction as having ten heads. Similarly, among the Devas, there were ten communities, represented by Dasaratha (meaning "ten chariots").
The Fragmentation of Kumari and the Rise of Lanka
However, a minority community, known as the "Pillaiyar" (Ganesha) community, evolved from rats and coexisted in the southern region. Over time, the world changed, and the Kali Yuga began. Shiva’s reign on Earth began to wane during this period. According to Thirumoolar, Shiva, distressed, withdrew into prolonged meditation. The phrase "Adapanni Vaithar Adisilai Undar" refers to this state of meditation, symbolically linked to the lower portion of the Shiva Lingam. Due to the betrayal the Asuras did to Shiva, he cursed them and the land. Siddhanta philosophy in Kumari Kandam offers a similar explanation, and both interpretations align.
The Story of the Pillaiyar Community Receiving the Lankan Fruit
During a great deluge, Kumari fragmented, giving rise to Lanka, which resembled a mango in shape. At that time, the Pillaiyar community (Kuhan community) predominantly remained in Lanka, while the Kumaran community in the north became a minority in comparison. Ravana ruled without distinction between Kumaran and Pillaiyar and governed all ten communities as one. Despite their dissatisfaction, the Pillaiyar community endured his rule because they had no alternative. The Tamil saying "Patience leads to prosperity" applies here, as Shiva granted the "fruit" (Lanka) to the Pillaiyar community.
Disputes Between Iyakkar and Nagar Communities
The transition led to challenges for the Kumaran community in the north, prompting Kumaran to demand his share of the land from Palani, asserting his authority over the region. Around this time, a Chinese researcher documented the presence of two groups: the Yakshas "Iyakkar" and the Nagas "Nagar". The Iyakkar represented the Pillaiyar community, while the Nagar symbolized the Kumaran community. Frequent disputes over governance and resources arose between the two. Buddha is said to have mediated their disputes at times. However, historically, intermarriage between the Kumaran and Parvati clans (the lineage of Pillaiyar and Parvati, Shiva’s wife) was common, indicating a deep connection. The historical evidence supporting Murugan's marriage to Valli, still exists in Kathirkamam, located in the southern part of Sri Lanka where the Iyakkar community predominantly resides.
Valli, Pillaiyar, and the Lifeline of Lanka
This long-standing relationship explains the confusion in associating Valli with Pillaiyar. Tamil Siddhanta equates the "heart" with Valli, one of Murugan’s consorts, while also linking the heart symbolically to the elephant-faced form of Pillaiyar. Lanka is described as the lifeline of surviving beings, referred to as "Shambhala" - Shamba.La.nka." Ravana governed this lifeline of Shiva’s southern land, which was later entrusted to Pillaiyar. Murugan, known for his symbols of the cock and peacock, claimed territorial rights, which led to frequent wars due to his advanced battle strategies.
Alliances and Linguistic Ambiguity - Conquerors
Unable to sustain the conflicts, Pillaiyar allied with Rama. Similar alliances and battles are depicted in the epics—Guhan aiding Rama against Ravana in the Ramayana and Duryodhana collaborating with Karna to battle Dharma in the Mahabharata. Tamil history identifies Karna as Vijayan, who was expelled from India around 600 BC due to his unrighteous actions. Ram’s language, referred to as Deva Bhasha, raises questions about its origins—whether it was a blend, an earlier form of Tamil, or another dialect such as Vedda. This ambiguity contributed to the loss of Tamil identity over time. Nagas came to rule Yakshas; Nagas came back to rule seeking Kumari and found Yakshas.
The Three Kingdoms and Murugan’s Rule
In the north, two major kingdoms existed, with the prominent rule belonging to Murugan. This is symbolized by the cock and peacock. For instance, the central fortress at Sigiriya is noted for the peacock-like footprints at its entrance. Lanka, often described as a "peacock forest," represents Murugan’s six heads, symbolizing the six remaining communities after Ravana’s ten. Tamil history suggests that Pillaiyar ruled as Valli until Vijayan arrived and betrayed the land. After Vijayan’s betrayal, three kingdoms emerged: Jaffna, Kandy, and Kotte (The fort). The Fort Kingdom was under the control of Vijayan and his alliance.
The Truth of Historical Claims
The Spiritual Legacy of Tamils in Ancient History
Before the pralaya (great deluge)...
Before the era of the Ramayana...
As stated in Hindu mythological history...
According to the accounts of Bharata's history narrated through characters in the Mahabharata, written in Sanskrit...
Who is this Murugan? He is Tamil.
Murugan represents the Paramatma (Supreme Soul) and ancestral atma (soul) of the Tamils – a spiritual figure.
The place where the Pandavas, under Krishna's leadership, won the battle of Bharata...
The boundary where Indraprastha, the celestial realm of Indra, ended – Jaffna Kingdom.
This is the story after the pralaya (deluge).
Now, we can realize where Telugu came from. They might be a part of the people who escaped from the deluge and settled in the north, while another group moved towards Africa along the Somalia plate.
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