Category: SangamLit

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In this episode, we hear of the fall of the enemy’s ego and the rise of a king’s might, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 78, penned about the Pandya King Thalaiyaalankaanathu Cheruvendra Nedunchezhiyan by the poet Idaikundroor Kizhaar. The verse is situated in the category of ‘Vaagai Thinai’ or ‘King’s victory’ and talks about the disastrous defeat of enemy kings.

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In this episode, we are given strong hints about the age of a warrior king, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 77, penned about the Pandya King Thalaiyaalankaanathu Cheruvendra Nedunchezhiyan by the poet Idaikundroor Kizhaar. Set in the category of ‘Vaagai Thinai’ or ‘King’s victory’, the verse talks about the attitude of this king on the battlefield.

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In this episode, we perceive a significant event in the battlefield, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 76, penned about the Pandya King Thalaiyaalankaanathu Cheruvendra Nedunchezhiyan by the poet Idaikundroor Kizhaar. The verse is situated in the category of ‘Vaagai Thinai’ or ‘King’s victory’ and describes the unparalleled achievement of this ruler.

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In this episode, we perceive a king’s view on who a great king is, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 75, penned by the Chozha king Nalankilli. Set in the category of ‘Pothuviyal Thinai’ or ‘miscellaneous matters’, the verse contrasts the attributes of two types of rulers.

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In this episode, we perceive the suffering in a king’s heart, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 74, penned by the Chera King Kanaikkaal Irumporai. The verse is situated in the category of ‘Pothuviyal Thinai’ or ‘miscellaneous matters’ and talks about honour in the birth and life of rulers.

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In this episode, we listen to furious words uttered by a king, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 73, penned by the Chozha king Nalankilli. Set in the category of ‘Kaanji Thinai’ or ‘King’s oath’, the verse highlights a surprising priority in this king’s life.

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In this episode, we learn of the duties of a king, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 72, penned by a Pandya King Thalaiyaalankaanathu Cheruvendra Nedunchezhiyan. The verse is situated in the category of ‘Kaanji Thinai’ or ‘King’s oath’ and expresses the rage in the king’s mind about the attitude of attacking kings.

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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.

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In this episode, we relish a series of striking similes, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 70, penned about the Chozha King Kulamutrathu Thunjiya Killivalavan by the poet Kovoor Kizhaar. The verse is situated in the category of ‘Paadaan Thinai’ or ‘King’s praise’ and talks about the wealth and generosity of this king.

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In this episode, we listen to the valour and generosity of a king, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 69, penned about the Chozha King Kulamutrathu Thunjiya Killivalavan by the poet Aalathoor Kizhaar. Set in the category of ‘Paadaan Thinai’ or ‘King’s praise’, the verse promises good tidings to a poor bard, who has nowhere to turn.

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In this episode, we listen to an account of wealth and courage in the king’s country, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 68, penned about the Chozha King Nalankilli by the poet Kovoor Kizhaar. The verse is situated in the category of ‘Paadaan Thinai’ or ‘King’s praise’ and directs an impoverished bard to the court of the said king.

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In this episode, we listen to words rendered unto a migratory bird, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 67, penned about the Chozha king Koperunchozhan by the poet Pisiraanthaiyaar. Set in the category of ‘Paadaan Thinai’ or ‘King’s praise’, the verse illustrates a poet’s perspective of the regard his patron had for him.

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In this episode, we listen to a bold statement of comparison, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 66, penned about the Chozha King Karikaalan by the poet Venni Kuyathiyaar. The verse is situated in the category of ‘Vaagai Thinai’ or ‘king’s victory’ and talks about how this king’s opponent seems to have claimed a greater victory.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.