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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.

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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.

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In this episode, we perceive the fury of a king, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 51, penned about the Pandya King Koodakaarathu Thunjiya Maaran Vazhuthi by the poet Aiyoor Mudavanaar. Set in the category of ‘Vaagai Thinai’ or ‘King’s victory’, the verse speaks about the state of those who oppose this Pandya king.

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In this episode, we perceive the noble act of a king, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 50, penned about the Chera King Thakadur Erintha Peruncheral Irumporai, by the poet Mosi Keeranaar. The verse is situated in the category of ‘Paadan Thinai’ or ‘King’s praise’ and depicts the tolerance and compassion of this Chera king.

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In this episode, we learn of the geographic extent of a king’s domain, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Purananooru 49, penned about the Chera king Kokothai Maarban by the poet Poikaiyaar. Set in the category of ‘Paadaan Thinai’ or ‘King’s praise’, the verse celebrates the wealth in the land of the Chera King.

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In this episode, we perceive a tribute paid to a Chera king, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 48, penned about the Chera king Kokothai Maarban by the poet Poikaiyaar. The verse is situated in the category of ‘Paadaan Thinai’ or ‘king’s praise’ and aims to direct another poet to the court of this king.

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In this episode, we perceive a poet’s strong support for those of his kind, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 47, sung to the Chozha King Nedunkilli by the poet Kovoor Kizhaar. Set in the category of ‘Vanji Thinai’ or ‘king’s prowess’, the verse sketches the life and values of a Sangam poet.

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In this episode, we witness a rendition of heart-rending words, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 46, sung to the Chozha King Kulamutrathu Thunjiya Killivalavan by the poet Kovoor Kizhaar. The verse is situated in the category of ‘Vanji Thinai’ or ‘king’s prowess in the battlefield’ and argues against an atrocious act about to be committed.

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In this episode, we listen to piercing words of advice rendered unto two warring kings, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 45, sung to the Chozha kings Nalankilli and Nedunkilli. Set in the category of ‘Vanji Thinai’ or ‘king’s prowess in the battlefield’, the verse remarks on the futility of war under a given circumstance.

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In this episode, we observe the influence of poets in a king’s court, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 44, sung to the Chozha king Nedunkilli by the poet Kovoor Kizhaar. The verse is situated in the category of ‘Vaagai Thinai’ or ‘king’s victory’ and advises the king on the course of action in the midst of a siege.

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In this episode, we perceive the changing thoughts in a person’s mind, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 43, penned about Maavalathaan, the younger brother of Chozha king Nalankilli, by the poet Thaamarpal Kannanaar. Set in the category of ‘Vaagai Thinai’ or ‘king’s victory’, the verse illustrates how this royal personality won the heart of an angered poet.

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In this episode, we perceive the wealth and satisfaction in a land, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 42, penned about the Chozha King Kulamutrathu Thunjiya Killivalavan by the poet Idaikaadanaar. The verse is situated in the category of ‘Vaagai Thinai’ or ‘king’s victory’ and talks about the many ways the king’s rule brings joy to the people of his land.

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In this episode, we perceive the fury of a king in a battle, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 41, penned about the Chozha King Kulamutrathu Thunjiya Killivalavan by the poet Kovoor Kizhaar. Set in the category of ‘Vanji Thinai’ or ‘King’s prowess in the battlefield’, the verse elaborates on the state of people in enemy nations.

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In this episode, we perceive a symbolic transformation of power, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 40, penned about the Chozha King Kulamutrathu Thunjiya Killivalavan by the poet Avoor Moolankizhaar. Set in the category of ‘Paadaan Thinai’ or ‘king’s praise’, the verse renders words of advice to bring forever fame to the name of this Chozha king.

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In this episode, we perceive an indirect technique of rendering laurels unto a king, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 39, penned about the Chozha King Kulamutrathu Thunjiya Killivalavan by the poet Maarokkathu Nappasalaiyaar. Set in the category of ‘Paadaan Thinai’ or ‘king’s praise’, the verse describes the glories of this Chozha king and his ancestors.

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In this episode, we listen to a glowing tribute to a king, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 38, penned about the Chozha King Kulamutrathu Thunjiya Killivalavan by the poet Avoor Moolankizhaar. The verse is situated in the category of ‘Paadaan Thinai’ or ‘king’s praise’ and speaks about power of the Chozha king and the prosperity in his domain.

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In this episode, we perceive the intrepid nature of a king, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 37, penned about the Chozha King Kulamutrathu Thunjiya Killivalavan by the poet Maarokkathu Nappasalaiyaar. Set in the category of ‘Vaagai Thinai’ or ‘king’s victory’, the verse renders indirect praise by depicting the strength of an enemy king.

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In this episode, we listen to an argument for defending honour in the battlefield, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 36, penned about the Chozha king Kulamutrathu Thunjiya Killivalavan by the poet Aalathoor Kizhaar. The verse is set in the category of ‘Vanji Thinai’ or ‘king’s prowess in the battlefield’ and renders a pointed message about an enemy ruler to the Chozha king.

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In this episode, we listen to thoughtful words of advice rendered to a king, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 35, penned about the Chozha king Kulamutrathu Thunjiya Killivalavan by the poet Vellaikudi Naakanaar. Set in the category of ‘Paadaan Thinai’ or ‘king’s praise’, the verse focuses on the importance of rendering justice to the farming subjects in a reign.

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In this episode, we perceive the respect and gratitude that a king inspires, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 34, penned about the Chozha king Kulamutrathu Thunjiya Killivalavan by the poet Aalathoor Kizhaar. The verse is set in the category of ‘Paadaan Thinai’ or ‘king’s praise’ and speaks of the benevolence of this Chozha ruler.