October 18, 2022 – Nandini Karky's Musings

In this episode, we perceive an indirect technique of rendering laurels unto a king, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 39, penned about the Chozha King Kulamutrathu Thunjiya Killivalavan by the poet Maarokkathu Nappasalaiyaar. Set in the category of ‘Paadaan Thinai’ or ‘king’s praise’, the verse describes the glories of this Chozha king and his ancestors.