Puranaanooru 233 – Wishing it were a lie
Sangam Lit
English - September 27, 2023 06:23 - 3 minutes - 3.02 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 listen to the fervent wish of a poet in the midst of distressing news, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 233, penned about the Velir King Vel Evvi by the poet Vellerukkilaiyaar. Set in the category of 'Pothuviyal Thinai' or 'Common Themes', the verse talks about the king's valour and generosity.