What You Missed In Tamil Class

Pongal Recipe: https://www.whatyoumissedintamilclass.io/post/amma-s-pongal-recipe-a-glimpse-into-our-thai-pongal-traditions 0:00- 1:06 Why Give Thanks to the Sun? 1:07-1:17 When is Thai Pongal Celebrated? 1:18-1:42 What is Bogi Pongal? 1:43-1:52 Other Names 1:53-3:00 Harvest Festival 3:01-5:10 How is Thai Pongal Traditionally Celebrated? 5:11-5:37 A Non-Religious Festival 5:48-6:43 Mattu Pongal 6:44 General Views I'm documenting overlooked and neglected aspects of Tamil! Join the journey :) Resources: https://www.tamilguardian.com/content/pongalo-pongal-tamils-celebrate-thai-pongal-homeland-0 https://education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/power-sun/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ole6NprSgL0&ab_channel=KuviranNews https://education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/sun/ தமிழ் ஆண்டு 5, தமிழர் கல்வி மேம்பாட்டுப் பேரவை, 2006 தமிழ் ஆண்டு 5, அனைத்துலக தமிழர் கல்வி மேம்பாட்டுப் பேரவை, 2021 Video From: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CIrVMMhbz14&ab_channel=LOGICFLIX Some Images are From: https://www.tamilguardian.com/content/pongalo-pongal-tamils-celebrate-thai-pongal-homeland *I do not own the images and video clips used in this video - used for educational purposes only* #thaipongal #pongal #tamilfestival #tamilculture #tamilhistory

If you are interested in seeing how I am learning Tamil, or dissecting the meaning behind the Tamil way of life, subscribe & come join the fun!! 🌏 Sign Up for our Speak Tamil Community Calls https://forms.gle/GkeAKUp6hscNzBib6 🥰 Support the exploration of Tamil: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/wymitc Still want more? Visit: http://www.whatyoumissedintamilclass.io TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 What is Maavilai? 0:14 What type of leaf is used? 0:46 What Tamil Elders say 1:07 Popular Opinion? 1:28 My findings Sources: Video from https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:6867641516039528448/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3249901/#:~:text=Various parts of plant are,%2C leucorrhoea%2C haemorrhage and piles https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0304423822003685 https://gms.ctahr.hawaii.edu/gs/handler/getmedia.ashx?moid=3072&dt=3&g=12 https://digital.library.adelaide.edu.au/dspace/bitstream/2440/108821/2/02whole.pdf *I do not own all the images in this video. All images and videos were used for entertainment and commentary purposes only*

After witnessing deaths of Tamil youth by Sinhala policemen at the World Tamil Research Conference held in Yalpanam (Jaffna) in 1974, Thileepan Anna [Anna meaning Older Brother, said as a way to show respect] understood there was a need to fight for freedom. In 1987, the 23 year old went on a hunger strike to call on the Indian government to honour the promises it had made to help the Tamils following the Indo-Lanka accord. The Indo-Lanka Accord was signed by India and Sri Lanka to help end the genocide against Tamils. It aimed to give Tamils more political power, ensure language equality and bring in Indian Peacekeeping forces. It however failed to bring peace and keep Tamils safe. Here were his 5 demands: -All Tamils detained under the Prevention of Terrorism Act should be released. -The colonisation of Sinhalese in Tamil areas under the guise of rehabilitation should be stopped -All such rehabilitation should be stopped until an interim government is formed -The Sri Lankan government should stop opening new police stations and camps in the North-Eastern province. -The SL Army and police should withdraw from schools in Tamil villages and the weapons given by the Sri Lankan government to “home guards” should be withdrawn under the supervision of the Indian army. The Indian High Commissioner did not meet with Thileepan Anna nor did he address his 5 demands while in Sri Lanka. Thileepan Anna passed after 12 days. As per his wish, Thileepan Anna’s body was donated to the medical faculty of Jaffna University. Many medical centres were built in his honour, and today the Tamil diaspora hold food drives in his honour. Why does Thileepan Anna’s story matter? Despite his hunger strike taking place 3 decades ago, today many Tamils still are asking that his demands be met. Ancestral Tamil lands are still being colonised and stolen by Sinhalese Governement There is still heavy policing and militarization in Tamil areas, Tamils are stopped from mourning lost loved ones, among much more. History books have literally been rewritten and the erasure of Tamil roots on the island still remains active. In fact, the on-going oppression of Tamils is not limited to Sri Lanka... Resources to learn more: Tyouk.org Tamil Guardian Telibrary.com http://www.tamilyouth.ca/tamilmuseum/... Rise and Fall of the Tamil Nation by V. Navaratnam #eelam #tamilgenocide #tamilhistory #tamilculture #thileepan #srilankantamil #eelamtamil #tamileelam #thamizh #tamilheritage #srilanka #jaffna #srilankanhistory

Revisiting learning Tamil as an adult was not easy. Here are some things that has worked for me! If you are interested seeing how I am learning Tamil, or dissecting the meaning behind the Tamil way of life, subscribe & come join the fun!! Free Community Zoom Calls to Practise Speaking Tamil: Sign Up for Let's Speak Tamil! - https://forms.gle/zkFtxvRt9RXgEA9p6 Come Join the Fun: IG https://www.instagram.com/whatyoumissedintamilclass/?hl=en TIKTOK https://www.tiktok.com/@whatumissedintamilclass TWITTER https://twitter.com/wymitc Timestamps: 00:00 Vocab List 00:25 Consume Content You Enjoy 00:46 Speak with Others 1:20 Follow to Lyrics 1:33 Follow along with audiobooks 1:51 Pace Yourself

I'm asking ALL the silly questions about Tamil heritage, so you don't have to. Documenting as I am learning. Free Community Zoom Calls to Practise Speaking Tamil: Sign Up for Let's Speak Tamil! - https://forms.gle/zkFtxvRt9RXgEA9p6 Connect with me to join the fun: IG https://www.instagram.com/whatyoumissedintamilclass/?hl=en TIKTOK https://www.tiktok.com/@whatumissedintamilclass TWITTER https://twitter.com/wymitc *all images were used for entertainment purposes* #tamilculture #colonization #ceylon #tamilhistory #tamilheritage #ancientmap #srilanka #tamilnadu

The Tamil we speak today has many "loan" words from various languages. The evolution of languages is inevitable. But could blindly accepting to use certain terms be hurting Tamil in the long run? Video Source: FitzPatrick Pictures, Saurabh More Youtube Channel: • Mumbai City at 19... Image: https://www.vox.com/2014/5/8/5691954/...](https://www.vox.com/2014/5/8/5691954/... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History... *** Free Community Zoom Calls to Practise Speaking Tamil: Sign Up for Let's Speak Tamil! - https://forms.gle/zkFtxvRt9RXgEA9p6 Connect with me! IG https://www.instagram.com/whatyoumissedintamilclass/?hl=en TIKTOK https://www.tiktok.com/@whatumissedintamilclass TWITTER https://twitter.com/wymitc all images were used for entertainment purposes only, I do not own any of these images #tamilhistory #learntamil #tamillanguage #tamilculture #colonization

I was today years old when I realized this... I am not a Tamil teacher, just sharing as I am learning! Free Community Zoom Calls to Practise Speaking Tamil: Sign Up for Let's Speak Tamil! - https://forms.gle/zkFtxvRt9RXgEA9p6 Connect with me! IG https://www.instagram.com/whatyoumissedintamilclass/?hl=en TIKTOK https://www.tiktok.com/@whatumissedintamilclass TWITTER https://twitter.com/wymitc * All images were used for entertainment purposes only*

I'm not sure if this happens to you, but in my Tamil community it's a big no-no to cut your nails at night. Find out why! Learn More: https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/encycl... https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/full/... https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases... https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/arti... Free Community Zoom Calls to Practise Speaking Tamil: Sign Up for Let's Speak Tamil! - https://forms.gle/zkFtxvRt9RXgEA9p6 Connect with me! IG https://www.instagram.com/whatyoumissedintamilclass/?hl=en TIKTOK https://www.tiktok.com/@whatumissedintamilclass TWITTER https://twitter.com/wymitc * All images were used for entertainment purposes only* #tamilculture #tamilfamily #tamil #tamillife #tamilcommunity

Special Thank you to Martin J. Powell from Naked Eye Planets https://www.nakedeyeplanets.com I am documenting my exploration of my Tamil roots, please always do your own research :) TIMESTAMPS: 0:00-0:26 Days in Tamil 0:27-0:48 Names of Objects in Solar System 0:49-1:12 How to Differentiate 1:13-1:33 Pattern Found in Many Cultures 1:34-2:35 Which Came First? 2:36-3:12 Why Just 5 Planets? 3:13- 5:22 Why This Order? 5:23 Orai and Days' Order in Ancient Babylon You May Also Enjoy: Easy Guide To Tamil Family Relationships https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GsZqE... Why Do Tamils Wear the Pottu? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ASM5Q... Sources: Sources of the Seven-Day Week Copeland, Leland S. Popular Astronomy, Vol. 47, April 1939 https://articles.adsabs.harvard.edu/p... 'Empires of Time: Calendars, Clocks and Cultures' by Anthony Aveni, Tauris Parke Paperbacks, January 2000 https://promenade.imcce.fr/en/pages5/... https://mobile.arc.nasa.gov/public/ie... http://curious.astro.cornell.edu/abou... https://nineplanets.org/questions/wha... https://moon.nasa.gov/resources/444/t... https://www.thesun.co.uk/tech/8259916... https://www.childrensmuseum.org/blog/... https://www.rmg.co.uk/stories/topics/... https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/s... Join and Learn With Me! https://www.instagram.com/whatyoumiss... https://www.tiktok.com/@whatumissedin... #tamilhistory #tamilculture #learntamil #ancientastronomy #ancientcivilization #tamilscience **I do not own any of the photos used in this video, all photos were used for educational and entertainment purposes only**

This is an introduction to the different names for family members in a Tamil family. Depending on the region these terms may be different. I am documenting what I have learnt, please always do your own research as well :) Free Community Zoom Calls to Practise Speaking Tamil: Sign Up for Let's Speak Tamil! - https://forms.gle/zkFtxvRt9RXgEA9p6 Connect with me! IG https://www.instagram.com/whatyoumissedintamilclass/?hl=en TIKTOK https://www.tiktok.com/@whatumissedintamilclass TWITTER https://twitter.com/wymitc

Many use these words interchangeably, unaware when each word should be used. *(enda) எண்ட actually came from (endra) என்ற * I am sharing as I am learning, so please do your own research :) Connect with me! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatyoumissedintamilclass/?hl=en Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@whatumissedintamilclass

One way I wanted to remember our fallen heroes, was to share why and what they fought for. These are my opinions, I am sharing as I am learning. There is obviously a complicated history. Everything isn’t included in this video. There are some generalizations to how groups of people behaved. This is not intended to offend or hurt anyone or group of people. Knowledge is Power. Do Your Own Research: http://telo.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/EELAM-AN-ANCIENT-NAME-OF-SRI-LANKA-ENDURING-OVER-TWO-MILLENNIA-SIVA-THIAGARAJAH.pdf http://www.tamilyouth.ca/tamilmuseum/Timeline/ https://www.tamilguardian.com/content/tamil-brahmi-inscription-found-tissamaharama https://pearlaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/No-Trials-Only-Tribulations-for-Tamil-Victims-of-Sri-Lankas-CRSV-August-2022.pdf https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/how-keeladi-dig-is-helping-establish-tamil-brahmi-script-as-pre-ashokan/articleshow/85867143.cms https://www.colombotelegraph.com/index.php/the-tamils-are-the-original-inhabitants-of-sri-lanka/ https://www.sangam.org/ANALYSIS/EelamBank_3_4_03.htm https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-56502221 https://pearlaction.org/2019/08/02/thevalvettithuraimassacre/ https://www.tamilnet.com/art.html?catid=13&artid=29393 https://www.nature.com/articles/nindia.2020.133#:~:text=Earlier%2C%20they%20had%20discovered%20that,rise%20and%20changing%20coastline2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J7rvhnYfj9Y&ab_channel=%E0%AE%9A%E0%AE%99%E0%AF%8D%E0%AE%95%E0%AE%A4%E0%AF%8D%E0%AE%A4%E0%AE%AE%E0%AE%BF%E0%AE%B4%E0%AE%A9%E0%AF%8DTV https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/new-study-connects-tamil-nadu-with-indus-valley-civilisation/story-ESlR55vEIZQPvq2Q0jXeVP.html https://www.cnn.com/2020/06/12/world/bow-arrows-sri-lanka-cave-scn/index.html https://sareesinthewind.tumblr.com/about https://tamilgenocidememorial.org/about-us https://www.colombotelegraph.com/index.php/forced-sterilization-and-northern-tamils/ https://www.tamilguardian.com/content/13-years-today-massacre-mullivaikkal https://www.tamilguardian.com/content/sri-lanka-admits-buying-weapons-north-korea-through-black-market-despite-sanctions https://www.tamilguardian.com/content/temple-tamil-king-ravanan-opened-jaffna https://www.tamilnet.com/art.html?catid=79&artid=28208 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vT5njcPkbMQ&ab_channel=NewsGlitzTamil https://srilankaedentravels.com/ravanas-palace-sri-lanka/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AhDy7ygZg50&ab_channel=PraveenMohan https://telibrary.com/en/tamil-kings-in-southern-sri-lanka-for-2200-years-ago/ https://www.vox.com/2014/5/8/5691954/colonialism-collapse-gif-imperialism Books: -The Unspeakable Truth, Published by British Tamil Forum Digital Online Copy: https://archive.org/details/unspeakabletruth00unse/mode/2up -The People of the Lion: The Sinhala identity and ideology in History and Historiography, Sri Lanka Journal of the Humanities, by R.A.L.H. Gunawardana -The Fall and Rise of the Tamil Nation, by Former Member of Parliament, Lawyer and Founder of Ceylon Federal Party, Mr Navaratnam V -Tamils in Sri Lanka: A Comprehensive History (C. 300 BC - C. 2000 AD) by Dr. Murugar Gunasingam Documentaries: -No Fire Zone: The Killing Fields of Sri Lanka by Callum Macrae -Channel 4’s Sri Lanka’s Killing Fields -Keenie Meenie Movies: -Methagu -Methagu 2 -Sinamkol Images used in this video are NOT my own. They were used for educational and commentary purposes only. I am on a journey to explore and reconnect with my Tamil roots. Subscribe to join the journey. @whatyoumissedintamilclass TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Break Down of Maaveerer Naal 1:03 History of Tamils in Sri Lanka 2:15 Ancient Tamil Civilization 2:54 Origins of Sinhala Race 3:41 Colonial Period 4:02 Tamil Genocide 6:10 War in Sri Lanka 6:47 How Maaveerer Fought 7:58 Indian Peace Keeping Force 8:30 Building Tamil Homeland 9:09 Maaveerer's Goal

Ever wonder why we say vanakkam? Here I break down the word to better understand it's meaning. My Videos about Decoding the Meaning of Tamil Words: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KEmDC6g0rXI&t=24s&ab_channel=WhatYouMissedInTamilClass https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p1P48WYGSuM&ab_channel=WhatYouMissedInTamilClass Here's what others have to say about the meaning of Vanakkam: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8nZiSfRJB9Y&ab_channel=TAMILANTALKS https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n-xAVAD9ctE&ab_channel=SaivaPettagam-%E0%AE%9A%E0%AF%88%E0%AE%B5%E0%AE%AA%E0%AF%8D%E0%AE%AA%E0%AF%86%E0%AE%9F%E0%AF%8D%E0%AE%9F%E0%AE%95%E0%AE%AE%E0%AF%8D (Last Paragraph) https://peelcas.org/get-involved/upcomingevents/events-calendar/2021/01/04/holidays-and-recognition-dates/tamil-heritage-month#:~:text=Van'%20means%20'vanangu'%20(,being%20at%20the%20third%20eye. https://www.youtube.com/shorts/Ck6_efAvHUE http://tamilyouth.ca/thangachis-corner-vanakkam-more-than-just-a-word/ I am someone who is reconnecting with my Tamil roots, and sharing what I'm discovering. So please always do your own research as these are my thoughts and opinions :) Stay Connected with me: https://www.instagram.com/whatyoumissedintamilclass/?hl=en https://www.tiktok.com/@whatumissedintamilclass

In this video we look at the Uyiremei eluthukkal, tips on how to pronounce their sounds, followed by the overall meaning behind the Tamil Alphabet. TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 My Tamil Class Experience 0:20 Tamil is Logically Set Up 1:03 Uyire Mei Pronounciations 3:09 Deeper Meaning Behind the Alphabet I'm on a journey to reconnect with my Tamil roots, and explore all the things I overlooked as a kid. Here's some fascinating things I'm learning! Free Community Zoom Calls to Practise Speaking Tamil: Sign Up for Let's Speak Tamil! - https://forms.gle/zkFtxvRt9RXgEA9p6 Connect with me! IG https://www.instagram.com/whatyoumissedintamilclass/?hl=en TIKTOK https://www.tiktok.com/@whatumissedintamilclass TWITTER https://twitter.com/wymitc

The Tamil Way of Life is about living as one with Nature and the universe, and the Tamil Alphabet is a great example of this. There is no doubt the ancestors were highly conscious people. (See Timestamps below) Please note: ற் makes an ITr sound*** *** Free Community Zoom Calls to Practise Speaking Tamil: Sign Up for Let's Speak Tamil! - https://forms.gle/zkFtxvRt9RXgEA9p6 Connect with me! IG https://www.instagram.com/whatyoumissedintamilclass/?hl=en TIKTOK https://www.tiktok.com/@whatumissedintamilclass TWITTER https://twitter.com/wymitc TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 0:19 What are Mei Eluthukkal 0:38 Aytha Eluthu Represents the Third Eye 2:16 Mei Eluthukkal Pronounciations 3:11 Three Categories

Tamil has 247 letters, in this video we look at the first 12 letters as well as some fun tibits about education in the community. TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 0:41 What Are Uyire Eluthukkal 1:39 Pronounciations 3:04 The 2 Categories 3:29 Child's 1st Letter Ceremony 5:24 No Discrimination Among Ancient Tamils Connect with me and join my Tamil journey! Free Community Zoom Calls to Practise Speaking Tamil: Sign Up for Let's Speak Tamil! - https://forms.gle/zkFtxvRt9RXgEA9p6 Connect with me! IG https://www.instagram.com/whatyoumissedintamilclass/?hl=en TIKTOK https://www.tiktok.com/@whatumissedintamilclass TWITTER https://twitter.com/wymitc

I have always questioned the authenticity of the narratives told as to why we celebrate Navaratri. A common trait among some of the popular stories behind South Asian holidays is that they portray our Tamil ancestors in a negative light... Growing up I was never told a version of the modernly popular narrative. The fundamentals of Tamil heritage stemmed from worshipping Nature, and our Ancestors. Although Navaratri is not considered an Ancient Tamil festival, there are Tamils who celebrate this festival. When asked why, you may typically hear them say, they're praying to the Ancestors and Universe. Knowing our Ancestors understood the energetic changes within our universe, here is my perspective on why I believe Navaratri is celebrated. I implore you to do your own research if you're interested in learning more about the festival! I've embarked on a journey to explore & reconnect with my Tamil roots, here's some fascinating things I'm learning. I hope you'll join and grow with me!

As an adult, I wanted to refine my skills to be able to not only speak, but also read and write my mother tongue. Here's some things that have helped me: Tamil Alphabet Series https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyP26xJs1Oxkd_L82aSGurfK1A4ZGZv8H 5 Simple Practises to Improve Your Tamil https://youtu.be/yVsy0dioV3w *** Free Community Zoom Calls to Practise Speaking Tamil: Sign Up for Let's Speak Tamil! - https://forms.gle/zkFtxvRt9RXgEA9p6 Stay Connected: IG https://www.instagram.com/whatyoumissedintamilclass/?hl=en TIKTOK https://www.tiktok.com/@whatumissedintamilclass TWITTER https://twitter.com/wymitc Timestamps: 0:00 Learning Problem Most Make 1:05 Why your Pronunciations are Off 1:58 Why does it Matter? 2:29 Solution 2:53 Easy Trick 4:16 Solution to Common Mistakes #learntamil #tamil #languagelearning #thamil #thamizh #southasian #tamilculture #ancientlanguage #tamillanguage

I never noticed this about the names of fruits and vegetables in Tamil, I hope you learn something new! Throughout this process of revisiting learning Tamil, I can see so much depth, and richness in the language that many people (including myself) overlooked as a kid. I hope to inspire others while sharing the interesting facts I’ve been learning! I’m by no means a Tamil expert, highly recommend learning from a Tamil teacher if you get the chance. This is just a fun way I’m sharing my knowledge :) I hope you’ll join and learn with me! IG: @whatyoumissedintamilclass Tiktok: @whatumissedintamilclass

Here's a helpful trick whenever you come across a word you may not know the meaning of in Tamil Throughout my childhood I’ve attended Tamil class on and off. As an adult, although I can get by in speaking the language, I wanted to refine my skills to be able to not only speak, but also read and write my mother tongue. Throughout this process of revisiting learning Tamil, I can see so much depth, and richness in the language that many people (including myself) overlooked as a kid. I hope to inspire others while sharing the interesting facts I’ve been learning! I’m by no means a Tamil expert, highly recommend learning from a Tamil teacher if you get the chance. This is just a fun way I’m sharing my knowledge :) I hope you’ll join and learn with me! Connect on Instagram & Tiktok