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So,the word "Veda" has been mentioned in purananuru itself.Purananuru is dated 600BC,the oldest Tamil literature. I thought Vedas were always mentioned as "Nan Marai" by Tamils.So,ancient Tamils have known the sanskrit word "veda" too.Definitely, they must have known its contents and must have mastered it.
Also, the existence of Himalayas so far north in India.Podihai hills is supposed to be the residing place of Agasthiyar muni.
Very Very interesting RamRaghav.

Atleast by Silapadhikaram time(dated 2nd AD) , Mahabharatha has become very famous among Tamilians.