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List of Content 16. Youth in Tamil Civilization - Transition and Responsibility 16.1 Concept of Youth in Tamil Thought 16.1.1 Youth as a Stage of Strength and Discipline 16.1.2 Physical, Mental, and Moral Maturity 16.1.3 Youth as Bearer of Cultural Continuity 16.1.4 Social Expectations of Young People 16.2 Ethical Formation during Youth 16.2.1 Self-Control and Moral Awareness 16.2.2 Respect for Elders and Authority 16.2.3 Responsibility toward Family and Society 16.2.4 Development of Character and Honor 16.3 Education, Skill, and Livelihood Preparation 16.3.1 Advanced Learning and Specialization 16.3.2 Occupational Training and Ethics 16.3.3 Dignity of Labour in Tamil Society 16.3.4 Economic Responsibility and Self-Reliance 17. Puberty and Coming-of-Age Rituals 17.1 Biological and Cultural Understanding of Puberty 17.1.1 Puberty as Natural and Sacred Transition 17.1.2 Body, Mind, and Social Awareness 17.1.3 Moral Sensitivity and Modesty 17.2 Puberty Attainment Ceremony 17.2.1 Social Recognition of Maturity 17.2.2 Rituals, Symbolism, and Blessings 17.2.3 Community Participation and Support 17.2.4 Cultural Meaning of Celebration 17.3 Ethical Guidance after Puberty 17.3.1 Behavioral Expectations 17.3.2 Personal Discipline and Self-Respect 17.3.3 Preparation for Family Life 17.3.4 Protection, Care, and Responsibility 18. Courtship, Compatibility, and Marriage Preparation 18.1 Concept of Marriage in Tamil Culture 18.2 Matchmaking and Compatibility 18.3 Engagement and Pre-Marital Rituals 19. Wedding Ceremonies and Ritual Practice 19.1 Structure of Tamil Wedding Ceremonies 19.2 Key Wedding Rituals and Symbolism 19.3 Social and Ethical Dimensions of Marriage 20. Household Life (Illaram) - The Pillar of Society 20.1 Meaning and Importance of Illaram 20.2 Duties of Husband and Wife 20.3 Daily Life and Domestic Ethics 21. Parenthood and Child Rearing 21.1 Becoming Parents 21.2 Moral Education of Children 21.3 Intergenerational Relationships 22. Social Life, Economy, and Community Responsibility 22.1 Participation in Community Life 22.2 Economic Life and Ethical Livelihood 22.3 Charity and Social Welfare 23. Moral Challenges and Regulation of Conduct 23.1 Ethical Boundaries in Personal Life 23.2 Conflict and Resolution within Family 23.3 Law, Custom, and Moral Discipline 24. Preparation for the Next Life Stage 24.1 Maturity and Stability 24.2 Spiritual Awareness in Household Life 24.3 Transition toward Middle Age 25. Summary: Youth and Household Life as Cultural Foundation 25.1 Integration of Ritual, Ethics, and Society 25.2 Tamil Household Life as Universal Model 25.3 Conclusion: Illaram as the Heart of Tamil Cultural Life Model

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