Why is Tamil so Proud?

Come let's into the enigmatic world of Tamil, a language that's not just ancient, but fiercely proud. This video takes you on an unexpected journey through time, uncovering surprising connections between Tamil and civilizations you'd never imagine.

We'll explore:

- The true age of Tamil - it's older than you think but maybe not as old some others think.

- Unexpected links to ancient cultures beyond India's borders

- How Tamil's history challenges what we thought we knew about Indian languages

- The unique features that set Tamil apart from other Indian languages

- Why Tamil speakers take such pride in their linguistic heritage

= The cultural and political movements that have shaped modern Tamil identity

From ancient trade routes to modern-day language policies, this exploration of Tamil offers a fresh perspective on India's linguistic diversity. Whether you're a language enthusiast or simply curious about India's cultural tapestry, you'll find this deep dive into Tamil's history both surprising and thought-provoking.

Thank you to my friends Pujan Thakkar and Sahabaj Khan for accompanying me to the Vikramshol rock inscriptions. During our trip, we found this relic of ancient India lying unmonitored, open to all, left exposed to damage and degradation. I urge the government of India and Odisha to protect this important piece of India's history.

[sct]

Feels illegal to watch such amazing
content for free
Great work iip team and Ashris

[VishwakarmaAbhijeet]

I am from Eastern Uttar Pradesh.
I started loving Tamizh and Telugu languages from my childhood through movies. I have mastered Tamizh alphabets when I was just 14 year old and studying in class 9th. Though I have started learning it when I was in class 8th, I still remembered those days before Jio revolution, when I use to use Samsung keypad phone to learn it, I just use to open message, and type in Tamizh and note it down on paper and later on use to match it with Devanagari alphabet chart, I use write names and several Hindi and English words in Tamizh alphabet to practice at beginning I have faced problem due lack of study materials but thanks to cheap internet now I can read, write, and pronounce Tamizh words correctly.
However I still don't know Tamizh but I can form several simple sentences, and understand a lot of word in conversation.
Learning Tamizh, Telugu, Samskritam and Pali are one of the goals of my life.

[kartheek]

The South Asia ancestry map just blew my mind...What an amazing diversity the Indian subcontinent has and how silly to think one language has power over the other !! Isn't every language beautiful in its own way. Thanks and Regards for this amazing video and letting us know the enigmatic world of Tamil.

[sourabhkulkarni]

Bro ended the North India South India debate in jus 40 minutes. Amazing video 👏👏

[sahilbhanushali]

As a marathi you are increasing my will to learn the great ancient language of our India that is Tamizh.
Love to all tamizhians out there.

[gourangabisui]

Love from West Bengal ❤ 🇮🇳 Tamil, telegu, kannada, malyalam frends 😊

[xbeobmn]

I am Ārya. I am Drāviḍa. I am Bhāratīya.
Love from Maharashtra
Jai Hind 🇮🇳

[vangetinikhil]

Bro initial comparison of Groudon and Kyogre was insane 😂🤣.. guardian of the land and Guardian of the sea respectively 😅😂

[ArshalW]

உங்கள் வீடியோ மிகவும் பிரமிப்பூட்டியது! இத்தனை அற்புதமான முயற்சி மற்றும் உழைப்பிற்கு வாழ்த்துகள்! தமிழர்களின் கண்ணியத்தையும் அன்பையும் சித்தரிக்கும் விதமாக நீங்கள் விளங்குகிறீர்கள். இவ்வாறான செழிப்பான படைப்புகளை எங்களுக்கு கொடுத்து மகிழ்ச்சி தருகிறீர்கள். அடுத்த படைப்பிற்காக காத்திருக்கிறோம். ❤

[AyushKumar-knlj]

Tamil people might seem very tough protecting their language and culture. But in reality they are so sweet they just want tamil to get its well deserving respect.
People from north who are in south should realise this and try to learn this worlds most beautiful language (acc to our scriptures)

[Mr.prashantTLabde]

Beside being Marathi speaking, I Always Facinated to learn Great Oldest Language of Bharat i.e Tamizh. Long Live Tamizh and its culture. ❤❤❤

[charlesfu]

Man your content is very accessible even to non-Indians. Your work is stupendous!

[pankajmandal_]

South indian people are so divided if they were united😢

[everythingisillusion]

Yes We Tamizh people are quite proud of our own culture and heritage and we are quite vocal about it, which I like. If you do not hold your yourself at a high esteem, who will do that for you?😊

[abhijitselwaraj]

For the first time, I am listening to a North Indian pronouncing 'zh' properly which is very difficult for North Indians

[MostIgnred]

Great research again IIP 👏🏻
Let me be very clear Most of the North Indians doesn't hate Tamil at all, Even I'm proud that we Indians have oldest languages in the world.

IIP i really wish i can be like you someday in perfection.

[snehashispanda]

Hinduism is regarded as a religious, cultural fusion and synthesis between ancient Dravidians and Indo-Aryans, and other local elements.

[unknownuser]

as a malayali from kerala, it is like he is talking about malayalam. we cannot find the difference between b and bh but we write it, can't pronounces p as a b sometimes in the situation in tamil were it should be voiced like the word 'tapanila' which means temperature but we pronounce it like tabanila

[AchyutChaudhary]

*I like how you sneakily used the DMK flag on the ‘தமிழ்’ print in the thumbnail* 😂

[sigmazam]

It is interesting how day before yesterday I saw a video by a foreigner linguist about Tamil and then yesterday I was discussing about the Indo Aryan migration with a friend. And then this is a nice coincidence that this video is a mixture of both.