KRISHAK

வேதமே முதல், வேதமே ஆதி, வேதமே மனித நாகரிகத்தின் முதல் சலனம்.

Episode 126(4) Narration by Mrs. Lakshmi Rajkumar

In this episode Gunavan and Lathi go to Ammankudi to meet Brahmarayar to discuss about the engineering challenges and the model they are going to create for transporting idols and stones to the top of the steep temple tower. There near the temple tank they overhear the gossip and discussion amongst the Brahmans assembled there. The Brahmans were totally worried and feeling jealous about the facilities given to the other castes for their upliftment. They were insecure if their superiority would be at stake. They were discussing various strategies as to how to dominate the other castes and to stop their upliftment.

Their discussion surprises Gunavan and Lathi.

கௌரவத்தை நீங்கள் தேடிப்போகக்கூடாது. அது உங்களைத் தேடி வர வேண்டும்.

Episode126(3) Narration by Mrs. Lakshmi Rajkumar

After the dispersal of the council meeting the scene shifts to the sculptors habitat. Here the chief sculptor kunjaramallar expresses his gratitude and immense love towards the king for mentioning and accolading him and Gunavan. Another sculptor named Lathi also has the prestigious opportunity to share the dining with the king and the Royals. Hence the chief instructs all the sculptors to work with loyalty, passion and fervour to enable the king to construct this magnum temple. He also praises Gunavan and Lathi for their humility and decorum they maintained at the Palace.This humility and well mannered behavior fetched them the respect they deserved. Respect should thus be rewarded and not asked for. Lathi comes forward and gives his piece of idea to make brass idols of Lord Vinayaga, Lord Nataraja and The King to be executed by the brass sculptors. The discussion then shifts to the challenges the sculptors will face while transporting the idols and stones to the top of the steep temple tower. Gunavan comes with an idea and the chief instructs him to create a model. Gunavan and Lathi engage themselves into that work and decide to meet Brahmarayar.

ராஜேந்திரா...நான் சுயநலமி இல்லையடா 🥹. தமிழ் பேசுகின்ற இந்த நாகரிகம் அற்புதமானது என்பதை இதற்கு பின்னால் வேறு எந்த அந்நியர் ஆண்டாலும் அது சொல்லப்பட வேண்டும். எது அழிந்தாலும் அழிக்கமுடியாத ஒரு விஷயமாக இந்த கோயில் இருக்க வேண்டுமென்ற ஆசையில் இதை செய்கிறேன். உங்கள் அனைவரின் ஒத்துழைப்பையும் எதிர்பார்க்கிறேன் 🙏🏼

Episode 126(2) Narration by Mrs. Lakshmi Rajkumar

This is in continuation of the Council meeting conducted by the king.

The king cites very important points to the Prince and the council of ministers, They being: proper communication , understanding and working in unison with his ideals thereby leading to the successful, glorious ongoing temple work. The king then reminisces about the events which inspired him and sparked this ambitious thought to construct the magnum temple. He also says that since he had killed a vast majority of Brahmans in the battle, in order to get redemption from this sin and for the well being of his son and his future generations; the king decided to build this temple and invoke the blessings of Lord Shiva. He conveys with conviction and fervour that this temple will be an amazing historical monument resonating our rich Tamil culture and heritage.He henceforth asks for everyone's support and cooperation to achieve this magnum project. The Prince gets overwhelmed and we can see an emotional exchange of love between father and son duo. He asks his father to concentrate on Temple work and swears that he will take responsibility for the safety of the kingdom. The king then allocates important duties to abled ministers assembled there.

சவுக்கால் அடித்தோ, கெட்ட வார்த்தைகளை சொல்லியோ அவர்களை வேலை வாங்க முடியாது. அன்பால் அனைத்து இது உன் வேலை, சிவனுடைய காரியம் என்று சொல்லி தான் கல் தூக்க வெய்க்க முடியும்.

Episode 126(1) Narration by Mrs. Lakshmi Rajkumar

In this episode we can see the king discussing security and political matters in alignment with the Temple workalongside his ministers and chief architect's and sculptor. It was an important council meeting.Arunmozhi tells everyone about the fat Chera spy who had disguised himself and seen lastly heading towards his destination. An heated argument ensues between the Prince and Brahmarayar wherein the king intervenes and corrects the Prince and cites his mistake of not giving prior notice to Brahmarayar before sending 16,000 slave soldiers to Tanjavur. The author also gives us an insight into the security layout at the palace dinining quarters and we are also able to visualize the palatable food served to the Royals there. The king emphasizes stringent security measures to be deployed everywhere. He gives orders that the soldiers have to be trained efficiently to carry out the security protocols thereby ensuring utmost safety in the kingdom. He also tells the delegates assembled there that they have to be compassionate and caring to the slave soldiers who are engaged in Temple work , in order to avoid any such mishaps henceforth. The Prince looks at his father in awe revering his positive and intellectual attitude .

ஒரு அரசனுக்கு 👑, ஒரு தலைவனுக்கு இப்படிப்பட்ட தொண்டர்கள் இருக்கும் வரை அவனை எந்த எதிரியும் எதுவும் செய்ய இயலாது 💪

Episode125(4); Description by Mrs. Lakshmi Rajkumar

In continuation of the previous episode the fat chera spy who had disguised himself as a monkey character and joined the Pandiya drama troupe, quickly disguises himself into a woman and escapes to the astonishment of the pandiya slave soldiers.This news reaches the king and the king calls for a meeting and instructs Brahmarayar to strengthen the security with the help of Arunmozhi. He identifies the fat Chera spy as the son of Ravidasan their enemy. The king further blames that sheer negligence and weakened security aspects in the kingdom have led to this tragedy.He calls for a meeting, to further entrust different works to able, responsible persons for the functioning of an efficient administration. On his way to the Castle the king meets three youth who were about to sacrifice their lives for the love of their king and the kingdom. He counsels them and asks them to go to kandhalur warfare training centre and get trained and come back and join the special security force of the Prince, thereby rendering their service and loyalty to the king.

The King is really gifted to have such passionate youths who are

a precious asset to him.

This episode gives us an insight into the King's brilliant administrative skills, his efficient problem solving techniques and his compassion and unique understanding of human psychology and energy channelizing methods.

No wonder he's THE GREAT RAJA RAJA CHOLA!

At this juncture we are obliged to pay our grateful and reverential thanks to the writer Thiru Balakumaran Sir for enabling us to savour these wonderful aspects and life lessons from this book. Our Special reverential thanks to our dear Uma Ma'am for taking immense efforts to read this podcast for us.

சட்டென்று யானையைத் தன் மீது போர்த்திக் கொண்டு, சிவன் ஆனந்தக் கூத்தாடினான். சக்ரவர்த்தி சகல துக்கமும் மறந்தார்.

Episode details in English by Mrs. Lakshmi Rajkumar

Episode 125(3)

In this episode the king returns back to the Thaliserry habitat to console the Devaradiyaars who are also upset by the tragic death of the female elephant. Paravai Nachiyaars dance where she enacts as Lord Shiva embracing and dancing with a dead elephant cheers the king and others. Meanwhile Prince Rajendra returns to the palace where the pandiya slave soldiers dance drama on Ramayana( the scene where Lord Rama gives a sumptuous meal treat to Lord Hanuman and his army of monkey's) a visual treat to the Royal Queens and others come to an end. The Pandiya slave soldiers are escorted out, but they ask for sometime to take rest outside the palace gates. They sit down and reminesce and mourn the death of their king who was brutally slaughtered by the then Chola Prince Adithyakarikalan who hung the pandiya kings head in the palace entrance. Adithya was later avenged and killed by Ravidasan and Parameshwaran under the lead given by Uttamacholan, who ruled for16 years. Raja Raja Chola who was then a Prince won the love and support of the people dethroned Uttamacholan and sent Ravidhasan and Parameshwaran's entire clan into exile. The pandiya soldiers then discuss about the Chola city layout and all the treasures the cholas have amassed by defeating and looting the neighbouring kingdoms. The pandiya soldiers decide to entirely study and learn about the Chola kingdom and then return to their homeland. They start their way back to their tent through various streets and habitats during which the fat spy who killed the elephant also joins them. He has disguised himself as a monkey character to match the Pandiya soldiers in order to escape.

ஆமாம், நான் எதற்கு கவலை படவேண்டும்?! எல்லாம் வல்ல ஈசன் என்ன விரும்புகிறானோ அது நடக்கும்🙏🏼

Episode125(2) : Episode details in English by Mrs. Lakshmi Rajkumar

In continuation of the previous episode the female elephant searches for Saavur Paranjyothi and tragically slips and falls into a big hole dug to construct Temple Tower. Simultaneously the poison from the spear thrown at it spreads and reaches its heart and brain and the elephant dies with immense pain and anguish.

The Prince and the king become emotional and pay their last respects to the female chola elephant.

They revere the elephant as Lord Ganesha himself and mourn for its loss.

The King plans to bury it at the same place which was dug to errect The Temple Tower. The King tells the chief architect to install Lord Ganesha's idol on top of the elephants tomb. He prays to Lord Shiva with agony and tells the Prince that beyond any losses and obstacles the Temple Work should be carried on with immense devotion and fervour. Meanwhile the Prince instructs Saavur to find the Fat Chera enemy under the leadership of Arunmozhi Pattan.

மரணம் என்றால் என்ன என்று நான் உனக்கு சொல்கிறேன் என்று சொன்னார்கள்

Episode 124(2) - Narration by Mrs. Lakshmi Rajkumar

In this episode, the Prince shifts his glance from the king to SaavurParanjyothi who has come to the Thaliserry habitat as an escort to the Devaradiyaars. He goes near him and Paranjyothi pays his respects to the Prince. The Prince condoles the death of Saavurs mother and inquiries about her.

Saavur narrates to the Prince about his mother's natural death and the events as follows.

His mother had questioned him about death to which he was unable to answer in spite of encountering death upclose during wars. She had told him that at the time of death if a person wishes her wish will come true in the next birth. She wished for the same birth, husband and son in her next birth. She also instructs Paranjyothi to keep up his three promises being 1: not to enter matrimony, 2: to help desolate women in need of help, 3: to be an escort to the Devaradiyaars.

She then peacefully breathes her last.

The Prince is emotionally shaken after hearing this.

Suddenly Paranjyothi alerts the Prince that he is able to sense an elephants movement around.

ராஜேந்திரர் தன் தகப்பனாரான சக்ரவர்த்தி உடையார் ஶ்ரீ ராஜ ராஜ தேவரை வியப்போடு பார்த்து கொண்டிருந்தார்.

Episode 124(1) Narration by Mrs. Lakshmi Rajkumar

The scene opens with the king being entertained and enjoying in the company of Devaradiyaars at the Thaliserry habitat. He counsels and instructs them to entertain, motivate and inspire the Slave soldiers, sculptors ,carpentors and Chola soldiers who have devoted themselves in Temple Work, through their dance and drama.

The king says that this was the sole purpose of gathering all the Devaradiaars in this Thaliserry habitat. The sweat, blood and sacrifice of the soldiers enabled the Devaradiyaars to enjoy the current facilities. The King further tells them the importance and the dedication needed to construct the temple citing the engineering nuances and also the need for unanimity amongst the people. He also cites a spiritual story on Maya and tells them that their job is to maintain and ensure tranquility amongst the soldiers and other workers. The Prince is awestruck to see his father engage in such a wise conversation in a very calm and composed manner.