September 8, 2022 – Nandini Karky's Musings

In this episode, we perceive a king’s actions in a war, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 16, penned about the Chozha King Raasasooyam Vetta Perunarkilli by the poet Paandarankannanaar. Set in the category of ‘Vanji Thinai’ or ‘a king’s prowess in the battlefield’, the verse talks about the ruin brought about on enemy lands.