October 13, 2022 – Nandini Karky's Musings

In this episode, we listen to an argument for defending honour in the battlefield, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 36, penned about the Chozha king Kulamutrathu Thunjiya Killivalavan by the poet Aalathoor Kizhaar. The verse is set in the category of ‘Vanji Thinai’ or ‘king’s prowess in the battlefield’ and renders a pointed message about an enemy ruler to the Chozha king.