The Etymology of the word English 'Mother-Father', Sanskrit 'Matha-Pitha'
- Dr.G.Arasendiran
- Feb 21, 2021
- 1 min read
Updated: Apr 22, 2022

அம்மை, அம்மன், அப்பன், அப்பா ஆகிய தமிழ்ச் சொற்கள் வரலாறும்; இவை mother, father என மேலை இந்தோ ஐரோப்பியத்திலும்; மாதா, பிதா எனக் கீழை இந்தோ ஐரோப்பியத்திலும் திரிந்த வரலாறு ‘தாய் தமிழ்த்தாய்’ வழங்கும் எட்டாவது பொழிவாகும்.
In this webinar, Dr.G.Arasendiran is explaining how the etymology of the Western Indo-European word ‘Father’, ‘Mother’ & Eastern Indo-European words ‘Matha’ & ‘Pitha’ has derived from Tamil root words.
THAMIZH = AMIZHTH (AMBROCIA)
Oh Tamil, Oh Tamil,
Languages better than you are nil.
But you have been ground in a mill;
By people who know not your skill
Or by other languages which are just a hill
Compared to you, Oh tall Everest:
Who has given birth to other tongues with unlimited zest.
But still you are as pristine and virgin,
As you were since start of every din! 1
You are the only language which reveals that body and soul are different,
Even at the alphabet type level made it effervescent
Only the truly erudite can appreciate that scent!
Most of your ancient works are in the form of exquisite poetry,
They are so copious and ramify like…