November 16, 2022 – Nandini Karky's Musings

In this episode, we perceive the respect Sangam poets had for their predecessors, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 53, penned about the Chera King Maantharancheral Irumporai by the poet Porunthil Ilankeeranaar. Set in the category of ‘Vaagai Thinai’ or ‘King’s victory’, the verse mentions about the poet’s attempts to capture the essence of the king’s war exploits.