Meaning of NAATHARBAKI

NAATHARBAKI

Language - Tamil

Tamil Word - நாதார்பாக்கி

The balance or outstanding amount due from poor or impoverished ryots (peasants or cultivators). Example: The landlord waived the 'naatharbaki' for the struggling farmers, recognizing their hardship and inability to pay. This term underscores the financial difficulties faced by many farmers in historical Tamil Nadu, particularly during times of drought or crop failure. It also highlights the occasional acts of benevolence by landlords or the government in waiving or reducing debts for those in need.