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Paḻamoḻi Nāṉūṟu holds a distinguished position as a valuable compilation of four hundred quatrains penned in Tamil, offering profound insights into the wisdom of the Ancient Tamils through their proverbs. This esteemed work falls under the realm of ethical literature, joining the ranks of esteemed compositions such as Tirukkuṟaḷ, Nāṉmaṇikkaṭikai, and Nālaṭiyār, collectively known as Nīti Nūlkaḷ within the Patiṉeṇkīḻkkaṇakku corpus. It is intriguing to note that the poet Muṉṟuṟai Araiyaṉār made the deliberate choice to curate existing proverbs instead of embarking on the creation of new ones or crafting an ethical treatise in verse.

Muṉṟuṟai Araiyaṉār emerges as a multifaceted persona, embodying the roles of a poet, historian, and ascetic within a single individual. His significant contribution to preserving the wisdom of the Ancient Tamils through Paḻamoḻi Nāṉūṟu firmly establishes his unique presence in the realm of Tamil literature. By opting to compile existing proverbs instead of originating new ones, Araiyaṉār has bequeathed a legacy that not only imparts ethical teachings but also serves as a testimony to the cultural and historical opulence of the Tamil civilization.