Spgm 093 - Life In Southern Kingdom Poem by Rajaram Ramachandran

King Cheran asked Madalan,
"After the death of Pandian,
How is the kingdom southern
And by whom it is run? "

Madalan told, wishing Cheran,
"Killi Chozhan, your cousin,
In nine small kingdoms he was keen
To keep them under his reign."

"The nine kings didn't like him,
And they never obeyed him.
But you defeated them one day,
And brought them to your way."

"Oh king, listen, Korkkai's King Chezhian
He came all the way to the Madurai town.
He ascended the vacant Pandian's throne.
And he brought life to Madurai again."

PAST TIME

The day's sun set
Down in the west.
No more eves' red light.
It darkened the night.

Slowly, up came the moon
Which Senguttuvan had seen.
The astrologer near him
Knew the time and told him.

"From Vanchi we were away,
For thirty-two days of your stay,
On this earth who can win you?
Oh King, may God bless you."

REACHED THE PALACE OF ART

The king started from that place,
And he passed thru' that place
Where his chariot could run,
With no serious obstruction.

Many houses, big and small,
Looking neat and beautiful,
On both sides they were seen,
Amidst meadows fresh and green.

Inside a grand palace of art,
The king went and sat,
But his mind wasn't at rest.
And it went further in quest.

THE STATUS OF CHOLAN

The king sent for Madalan.
And asked him a question.
"After nine Cholan princess died,
How those kingdoms survived? "

Madalan replied, "In the kingdom
Of Cholan, there was seldom
Dearth of water or food grain
Even during days of famine."

"Not even a slight trouble
Was faced by the people.
King Cholan ruled well
With all his good will."

MEASURE OF GOLD GIVEN

Pleased with what Madalan told,
The king gave him fifty thulam gold.
Hundreds of Arya Kings he then sent
To spread his name wherever they went.

SHOW AND COME

The king sent the captured Arya princes
And the beautiful Arya princesses
To visit the kingdoms of Cholan-Pandian,
So they may know the strength of Tamilian."