February 28, 2023 – Nandini Karky's Musings

In this episode, we perceive the poet’s bond with the king, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 110, penned about the Velir King Vel Paari and sung to the three great rulers by the poet Kabilar. The verse is situated in the category of ‘Nochchi Thinai’ or ‘King’s defence from within’ and reiterates the pointlessness of a war with the king.