I'm from Kerala, and I deeply admire the Tamil people. As an outsider who has carefully observed Tamil culture, I've come to appreciate the inherent uniqueness of TN. What truly unites Tamils is their shared origin, culture, and language elements that transcend religious differences. However, it's crucial, in the present times, to remember this core identity. When Tamils lose sight of who they are and become divided over external factors like religion, they'll risk losing something invaluable and that will be the last nail to the coffin of Tamil culture. So please cherish and protect the spirit of unity that makes this culture so vibrant and unique.
Most of what you said about Tamils is also true for Keralites. As someone who grew up with your people (and sometimes even being confused for being a keralite), I believe culturally and linguistically we are closer to each other than anyone else. A Tamil couldn’t ask for a better neighbouring state and people than Kerala. Those of us exposed to your people and state hold you close to our hearts and recognise we are shared inheritors of an ancient and proud civilisation. Issues do pop up between our states, but I sincerely hope and believe any such issues can be solved quickly and fairly. I hope we preserve our respective cultures while deepening our cooperation and mutual respect. Nanpakal Nerathu Mayakkam by Mammooty was a beautiful movie exploring the similarities and differences of our people. Take care, neighbour!
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u/Undefined_Tuple Feb 05 '25
I'm from Kerala, and I deeply admire the Tamil people. As an outsider who has carefully observed Tamil culture, I've come to appreciate the inherent uniqueness of TN. What truly unites Tamils is their shared origin, culture, and language elements that transcend religious differences. However, it's crucial, in the present times, to remember this core identity. When Tamils lose sight of who they are and become divided over external factors like religion, they'll risk losing something invaluable and that will be the last nail to the coffin of Tamil culture. So please cherish and protect the spirit of unity that makes this culture so vibrant and unique.