Devastating Hindu Stalwarts Poem by Rm. Shanmugam Chettiar

Andal was from Devadsi, some said.
Hindu pundits rose with rage, words and awords.
Devadasi is a community
That held arts and cultures alive till now.

Stalwarts in music, vocals and dance were they.
Bharatha natyam monopolized
By Brahmins had been their Sadhir.
Every kingdom respects its artisans.

A question is put to Hindu pundits.
Do you consider low that community
As you did adivasis and hill settlers?
Do you brand devadasis as prostitues?

Mind that when you hold it an insult
To Andal as linked with devadasi lineage
You are denigrating a community
And insulting it with indignity.
08 02.2018.