POEM FROM TAMIL LITERATURE - WHEN THE CROWN MET THE CRADLE
ABOUT THE POEM:
The poem WHEN THE CROWN MET THE CRADLE presents a striking portrait of King Anji as the ideal warrior and father. Fresh from the battlefield, he comes to see his newborn son without removing the marks of war. Clad in full battle attire, with spear in hand, warrior's anklets on his feet, sweat covering his body, and a fresh wound on his neck inflicted by an enemy, he embodies unwavering courage and martial glory. His head is adorned with a garland woven from palmyra, Vetci, and Vengai flowers—symbols of victory, heroism, and conquest.
The king is compared to a mighty tusker…
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