Puranaanooru 226 – Stance of Death
Sangam Lit
English - September 18, 2023 05:57 - 3 minutes - 3.45 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 learn of the king's qualities through a unique portrait, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 226, penned about the Chozha King Kulamuttrathu Thunjiya Killivalavan by the poet Maarokkathu Nappasalaiyaar. Set in the category of 'Pothuviyal Thinai' or 'Common themes', the verse echoes the poet's dejection on hearing about this king's demise.