Sangam Lit

In this episode, we listen to sound advice rendered to a king, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 18, penned about the Pandya king Thalaiyaalankaanathu Cheruvendra Nedunchezhiyan by the poet Kudapulaviyanaar. Set in the category of 'Pothuviyal Thinai' or 'miscellaneous matters', the verse renders insight on the priorities of ancient nations.

In this episode, we perceive the courage and determination of a king, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 17, penned for the Chera King Yaanaikatchey Maantharancheral Irumporai, by the poet Kurunkozhiyoor Kizhaar. The verse is set in the category of 'Vaagai Thinai' or 'celebration of a king's victory' and talks about the past and present of this charismatic king.

In this episode, we perceive a king's actions in a war, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 16, penned about the Chozha King Raasasooyam Vetta Perunarkilli by the poet Paandarankannanaar. Set in the category of 'Vanji Thinai' or 'a king's prowess in the battlefield', the verse talks about the ruin brought about on enemy lands.

In this episode, we perceive two dimensions of a king, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 15, penned about the Pandya King Palyaakasaalai Muthukudumi Peruvazhuthi by the poet Nettimaiyaar. The verse is situated in the category of 'Paadan Thinai' or 'praise of a king' and speaks of the post-war actions of a king in an enemy land.

In this episode, we perceive a portrait of a king through the dynamic depiction of his hands, as illustrated in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 14, penned about the Chera King Kadunko Vaazhiyaathan by the poet Kabilar. Set in the category of 'Paadaan Thinai' or 'praise of a king', the verse brings in a nuanced contrast in its depiction of a physical feature.

In this episode, we listen to a description of a king's land, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 13, penned about the Chozha King Mudithalai Koperunarkilli, by the poet Uraiyur Enicheri Mudamosiyaar. The verse is situated in the category of 'Paadaan Thinai' or 'praise of a king' and wishes safety for the king, who finds himself in a precarious situation.

In this episode, we perceive an interesting technique of celebrating a king, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 12, penned about the Pandya King Palyaakasaalai Muthukudumi Peruvazhuthi by the poet Nettimaiyaar. Set in the category of 'Paadan Thinai' or 'praise of a king', the verse brings out the duality in a king's personality.

In this episode, we perceive the courage, fame and generosity of a king, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 11, penned for the Chera King Paalai Paadiya Perunkadunko, by the poet Peymakal Ilaveyiniyaar. The verse is situated in the category of 'Paadaan Thinai' or 'praise of a king' and elaborates the joyous elements in the king's town and the specifics of his rewards to performers.

In this episode, we learn of the fairness and fame of a king, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 10, penned about the Chozha King Neythalankaanal Ilanchetchenni by the poet Oonpothi Pasunkudaiyaar. Set in the category of 'Paadan Thinai' or 'praise of a king', the verse describes the qualities of justice, hospitality and courage in this king.

In this episode, we listen to words about a king's nature, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 9, penned about the Pandya King Palyaakasaalai Muthukudumi Peruvazhuthi by the poet Nettimaiyaar. The verse is situated in the category of 'Paadaan Thinai' or 'praise of a king' and demonstrates acutely the kind of person the ruler is.