POEM FROM TAMIL LITERATURE - THE HIDDEN AXLE OF THE KINGDOM
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The poem THE HIDDEN AXLE OF THE KINGDOM celebrates the wise and protective leadership of King Athiyaman through a striking rural metaphor. A heavily loaded bullock cart can be pulled with ease because its safety axle absorbs the strain when the cart climbs hills or descends into valleys, preventing the burden from falling upon the young bull. Likewise, King Athiyaman served as the steadfast support behind Prince Poguttelini, shielding him from the full weight of kingship and guiding him with experience and wisdom.
With such unwavering guidance, the prince governed the kingdom…
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