In this episode, we perceive the sense of honour in a king, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 65, penned about the Chera King Peruncheralathan by the poet Kazhaathalaiyaar. Set in the category of ‘Pothuviyal Thinai’ or ‘miscellaneous matters’, the verse talks about the despair of a nation because of a king’s fateful decision.

In this episode, we learn of the impoverished life of a poet, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 64, penned about the Pandya King Palyaakasalai Muthukudumi Peruvazhuthi by the poet Nedumpalliyathanaar. The verse is situated in the category of ‘Paadan Thinai’ or ‘King’s praise’ and directs a dancing maiden to avail the generosity of this Pandya king.

In this episode, we hear of all that’s ruined on a battlefield, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 63, penned about the Chera King Kudakko Neduncheralathan and Chozha king Verpahradakkai Peruviral Killi by the poet Paranar. Set in the category of ‘Thumbai Thinai’ or ‘battle of two kings’, the verse details the state of the animals, objects and people at the end of a tragic war.

In this episode, we perceive scenes from a tragic battlefield, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 62, penned about the Chera King Kudakko Neduncheralathan and Chozha king Verpahradakkai Peruviral Killi by the poet Kazhaathalaiyaar. The verse is situated in the category of ‘Thumbai Thinai’ or ‘battle of two kings’ and relates scenes of pain and loss in a battlefield.

In this episode, we perceive the riches in a king’s country, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 61, penned about the Chozha King Ilavanthikaippalli Thunjiya Nalankilli Chetchenni by the poet Erichaloor Maadalan Madurai Kumaranaar. Set in the category of ‘Vaagai Thinai’ or ‘King’s victory’, the verse describes the state of the king’s enemies and proteges.

In this episode, we relish a stack of similes that celebrate a king, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 60, penned about the Chozha King Kuraapalli Thunjiya Perunthirumaavalavan by the poet Uraiyur Maruthuvan Thaamotharanaar. The verse is situated in the category of ‘Paadan Thinai’ or ‘King’s praise’ and talks in a symbolic manner about the reign of this ruler.

In this episode, we listen to a tribute paid to a king, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 59, penned about the Pandya King Chithiramaadathu Thunjiya Nanmaaran by the poet Madurai Koolavaanikan Seethalai Saathanaar. Set in the category of ‘Paadan Thinai’ or ‘king’s praise’, the verse compares the ruler’s nature to celestial objects.

In this episode, we encounter not one but two kings of that ancient era, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 58, penned about the Chozha King Kuraapalli Thunjiya Perunthirumaavalavan and the Pandya King Velliampalathu Thunjiya Peruvazhuthi by the poet Kaaviripoompattinathu Kaari Kannanaar. The verse is situated in the category of ‘Paadaan Thinai’ or ‘King’s praise’ and delights in the together stand of these two rulers.

In this episode, we hear a plea to a warring king, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 57, penned about the Pandya King Ilavanthikaipalli Thunjiya Nanmaaran by the poet Kaaviripoompattinathu Kaarikannanaar. Set in the category of ‘Vanji Thinai’ or ‘King’s prowess’, the verse focuses on the acts of a king in the middle of a siege.

In this episode, we perceive the comparison of a pantheon of gods to a patron, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 56, penned about the Pandya King Ilavanthikaipalli Thunjiya Nanmaaran by the poet Madurai Kanakkaayanaar Makanaar Nakkeeranaar. The verse is situated in the category of ‘Paadan Thinai’ or ‘king’s praise’ and celebrates the virtues of this king.

In this episode, we listen to a tribute paid to a king, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 55, penned about the Pandya King Ilavanthikaipalli Thunjiya Nanmaaran by the poet Madurai Maruthan Ilanaakanaar. Set in the category of ‘Paadan Thinai’ or ‘King’s praise’, the verse renders words of advice to the ruler.

In this episode, we perceive the contrasting perspectives that a ruler presents, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 54, penned about the Chera King Kuttuvan Kothai by the poet Konaattu Erichaloor Maadalan Madurai Kumaranaar. The verse is situated in the category of ‘Vaagai Thinai’ or ‘King’s victory’ and talks about the compassion and strength of this Chera king.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.