Sangam Lit

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.