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Manabharana Is Not Malay (Manabharana Bukan Melayu)

In recent times, an alarming narrative has emerged within the Malaysian blogosphere, suggesting a historical event that appears to be a misinterpretation or perhaps a deliberate misinformation campaign. The claim revolves around a so called Malay prince named Manabharana from Srivijaya, purportedly attacking and conquering the Chola kingdom. This misleading story has gained traction and is spreading like wildfire across various social media platforms. The need to address and rectify such inaccuracies is crucial not only for the sake of historical accuracy but also for fostering a responsible and informed online community. To delve into the matter, it is essential to clarify that historical records reveal the existence of multiple individuals named Manabharana throughout history. However, a nuanced understanding reveals that all these figures were Tamils (Damila) hailing from the Pandya kingdom, with references to their exploits documented in Tamil inscriptions and Sri Lankan chronicles...
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Wow Da! China Speaks Tamil

**The Chinese mentioned in this article refers to those of China and not those in the Chinese diaspora.**

Ever since the war in Tamil Eelam ended, I have been seeing a lot of pictures, news links and videos being shared in Facebook. It shows the Chinese as being interested in Tamil language.







Unknown to many people, the Tamil people had links with China since ancient times. There are also Tamil inscriptions about Hindu temples in China.

 You can read about it here:

 http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/behind-chinas-hindu-temples-a-forgotten-history/article4932458.ece

 However, the past relationship between the two giant civilizations of India-China, is not the same as the present situation.

 The Indians (including Tamils) of the ancient world were of a superior class. We are nothing when compared with them. 
Ancient Tamils vs Modern Tamils
China has been showing interest to break India into smaller countries in order to reduce its regional power to zero. This process is known as Balkanisation. 

 It has been happening since the Sino-Indian war which ended in 1962. In 1963, the China Radio International (CRI) started broadcasting in Tamil. 

 You may ask me what Tamil language has got to do with breaking India?

 India the country has states divided on linguistics line. The southernmost state which borders the Indian Ocean is Tamil Nadu.

 China's actual long term plan is to control the Indian Ocean. For this to happen, they need to have strong influence in Southern India i.e Tamil Nadu. That can only happen if the southern states break away from India and bow down to China.

 China already has its presence in East Africa, Maldives and lately Sri Lanka. China is a large military equipment supplier to Sri Lanka. 

 This is one of the reasons why Sri Lanka won the war against the Tamil Tigers. We cannot deny that the Chinese has a dirty hand on the massacre of innocent Tamils. 

 In exchange for this, Sri Lanka gave China oil exploration rights in their country. The Chinese are now setting up bases in Sri Lanka. They even had a joint military exercise known as Cormorant III in 2012.

 Lately, the Chinese were spotted in Katchatheevu, an island which originally belonged to the king of Ramanathapuram and was given away by India to Sri Lanka in 1974. A very "intelligent" move by India.
Picture credit hosuronline.com

Naturally, anyone will feel excited when they see someone from another race speaking their language. But we Tamils, especially those from India need to also question if there are any hidden motives. 

 This reminds me of the Malayan history before the Japanese occupation. Japan sent Japanese to learn local language and set up businesses in Malaya during the 1940s. One fine day, they showed their true colour.


While the chest thumping hardcore yet naive Tamils are spreading the "China loves Tamil" propaganda in Facebook, China cunningly moves its pawns in the regional chess board. 

 A move which could some day cause the Indian civilization, including the Tamils to look at the Chinese and say "Yes Master".

 You may think that this is a very crazy assumption of mine but keep in mind that you have been warned.
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  1. saravanaperumalThursday, 06 March, 2014

    தே வை யற்à®± உணர்ச்சிக்களுக்கு இடம் தராமல் உண்ைà®®ை நிலையைை புà®°ிந்து காெள்ள ேவேண்டுà®®்

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  2. saravanaperumalThursday, 06 March, 2014

    நன்à®±ி. உண்à®®ை தான்.

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  3. UnknownMonday, 17 March, 2014

    Why does China try to dominate over India / Tamilnadu in a roundabout manner ??????? Our political leaders both at the centre and our home State will bend backwards to oblige China if they come to know China's intentions !!!!!! They will be too happy to handover Tamil nadu to China , as they did with Kachcha theevu to Srilanka !!!!!!!)

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