January 2, 2023 – Nandini Karky's Musings

In this episode, we perceive priorities in life from a king’s perspective, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 71, penned by a poet-king from the Pandya dynasty, Ollaiyoor Thantha Bootha Pandiyan. Set in the category of ‘Kaanji Thinai’ or ‘King’s oath’, the verse sketches the emotions of this king on hearing about the decision of enemy kings to attack his land.