The objective of this study is to identify vices and virtues of Kovalan in the Tamil epic Silappathikaaram, to analyse those attributes with reference to Thiruvalluvar's Oozh (loosely translated as destiny) theory and to further expound on the lesson learned through Kovalan’s destiny. The main aim of this study is to convey the outcome of an intense Oozh. Qualitative data analysis methods have been used in this research whereby all the three objectives of this study have been reached effectively through library and text analysis methods. In the theory part, the whole of Silappathikaaram epic has been thoroughly studied and understood. Kovalan's vices and virtues were identified by scrutinizing his lifestyles, his journey, incidences that influence his next course of action and its impact on the society has been analyzed in accordance with Thiruvalluvar's Oozh theory. Four vices and four virtues that shape Kovalan’s destiny in Silappathikaaram were explored. The effects o.....

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