POEM FROM TAMIL LITERATURE - THE WARRIOR’S WARNING
ABOUT THE POEM:
The poem THE WARRIOR’S WARNING is a powerful war message delivered by a bard on behalf of a victorious king. The poet vividly describes the condition of the king’s weapons, army, and war animals after numerous successful battles. The sword is stained with the blood of slain warriors, the spear is blunted from attacking fortified towns, the elephants have broken enemy gates and lost their tusk ornaments in combat, and the horses bear the marks of fierce warfare. Even the king himself stands wounded, his armour pierced despite his splendour and courage.
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