Puranaanooru 171 – A whenever-whatever generosity
Sangam Lit
English - June 17, 2023 01:51 - 4 minutes - 3.72 MB - ★★★★★ - 18 ratingsBooks Arts History Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
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In this episode, we perceive the boundless generosity of a king, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 171, penned about the Velir King Pittankotran by the poet Kaaviripoompattinathu Kaari Kannanaar. Set in the category of 'Paadaan Thinai' or 'Praise', the verse mentions what a boon the king is, to those who come seeking to him.