May 22, 2023 – Nandini Karky's Musings

In this episode, we encounter an interesting situation involving two kings and a poet, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 151, penned on the Velir King Ila Vichiko by the poet Perunthalai Saathanaar. The verse is situated in the category of ‘Paadaan Thinai’ or ‘King’s praise’ and relates reasons on why the king is not sung about by poets.