POEM FROM TAMIL LITERATURE- AVVAIYAR’S STERN WARNING TO ADHIYAMAN’S FOES

ABOUT THE POEM:The poet Avvaiyar in the poem titled AVVAIYAR’S STERN WARNING TO ADHIYAMAN’S FOES warns the enemies of King Adhiyaman not to enter the battlefield. She compares their mighty warrior to a master craftsman who, though capable of making many chariots quickly, spends an entire month perfecting a single wheel—making it exceptionally strong. Likewise, this warrior possesses immense, unmatched strength. Therefore, the enemies are advised to avoid war, or they will face certain destruction. AVVAIYAR’S STERN WARNING TO ADHIYAMAN’S FOESThis is the song where Avvaiyar’s warning rings,To foes of King Adhiyamaan, fierce and grim—A poet’s voice that strikes like sharpened stings.A master craftsman, tireless in his limb,Who fashions eight grand chariots in a day,Spends yet a month on one wheel’s perfect rim.Such strength that single work of his would weigh—So too, among us stands a warrior bold,Whose might no common measure can assay.O enemies! Be wise, be not so cold—Step not into the field to challenge fate,For doom awaits the reckless and the bold.Withdraw before it seals your final state,Lest ruin rise and shadow all your state,For he who stands with us decides your fate.PURANANURU - 87POET: AVVAIYARPATRON:ADHIYAMAN NEDUMAN ANJINOTE:AVVAIYAR was a renowned Sangam poetess, admired for her wisdom, simplicity, and bold voice in offering moral and political counsel through poetry.ADHIYAMAN NEDUMAN ANJI was a celebrated Sangam-era chieftain, known for his bravery, generosity and patronage of poets like Avvaiyar. He is remembered as a noble ruler who valued wisdom as much as warfare.