POEM FROM TAMIL LITERATURE - WHERE COURAGE MEETS COMPASSION
ABOUT THE POEM:
The poem WHERE COURAGE MEETS COMPASSION contrasts two rulers to highlight the difference between mere possession of military equipment and true martial strength. One king proudly keeps his weapons polished, decorated and safely stored in the armoury, suggesting that they are rarely used in battle. In contrast, the speaker's chieftain possesses spears that are worn, broken and lying in the blacksmith's forge for repair because they have been repeatedly used against enemies in actual warfare. This emphasizes the valor, experience, and battle-readiness of the chieftain's…
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