Abstract:
different versions, such as Kaaki
Lanka. Though the authors borrowed their theme from
Cilappatikaram, they showed their own talents
profoundly and compose these works to suit the legendry
relevancies of Sri Lanka. The lucid portrayal of Sri Lankan
culture, life style, economic pattern and religious life
gives the status of national epic to this work. Besides,
finding unity in diversity through the worship of Kaaki
also plays a major role in breaking regional, racial and
lingual barriers. On the whole, Kaaki Vazhakkurai is a
great asset to the Sri Lankans as it strengthens the
concept of nationalism