November 15, 2022 – Nandini Karky's Musings

In this episode, we perceive the changing nature of a nation caught in a war, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 52, penned about the Pandya King Koodakaarathu Thunjiya Maaran Vazhuthi by the poet Maruthan Ilanaakanaar. The verse is situated in the category of ‘Vaagai Thinai’ or ‘king’s victory’ and talks about the past and future of enemy lands.