March 30, 2022 – Nandini Karky's Musings

In this episode, we relish picturesque similes, which convey conviction in the heart, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 315, penned by Madurai Velaathathanaar. Set in the mountains of ‘Kurinji’, the verse speaks in the voice of the lady to the confidante, in response to the confidante’s question as to whether the lady could bear with the man’s parting.