EPISODE · Sep 8, 2025 · 1 MIN
POEM FROM TAMIL LITERATURE - NANMARAN, JEWEL OF GENEROSITY
from BEYOND THE OBVIOUS · host Purushothaman C
ABOUT THE POEM: The poem NANMARAN, JEWEL OF GENEROSITY, is a tribute to King Nanmaran, praised by a poet for his generosity, nobility and balance of qualities. He is described as wearing a pearl garland, with long, graceful arms that symbolize his greatness. The king gives freely to all without discrimination or deceit, never refusing anyone who seeks his help. To his enemies, he is fierce and scorching like the rising sun over the sea; but to his subjects, he is gentle and comforting like the cool, radiant moon.In short: The poem celebrates the king as both a fiery protector against foes and a soothing benefactor to his people, combining strength with compassion.NANMARAN, JEWEL OF GENEROSITYAt Chitramadam,where King Nanmaran rests,a poet lifts his voice in praise.Upon his chest,a garland of pearls shines,his arms extend with kingly grace,long, firm, reaching downalmost to his knees.A man of noble temper,his hand is never closed. With eager jubilation, he gives— to strangers, to friends, to any who come near, without asking, without weighing, never turning anyone away. Falsehood finds no dwelling in him.To foes,he is the blazing sunthat rises over the sea,scorching, fierce,unyielding in wrath.To his people,he is the moon—pouring its cool, gentle radiance,a balm upon their nights,a calm upon their hearts.PURANANURU - 58POET: MADURAI KULAVAANIKAN SEETHALAI SATTANARPATRON: PANDIYAN NANMARAN WHO RESTS AT CHITRAMADAM
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ABOUT THE POEM: The poem NANMARAN, JEWEL OF GENEROSITY, is a tribute to King Nanmaran, praised by a poet for his generosity, nobility and balance of qualities. He is described as wearing a pearl garland, with long, graceful arms that symbolize his greatness. The king gives freely to all without discrimination or deceit, never refusing anyone who seeks his help. To his enemies, he is fierce and scorching like the rising sun over the sea; but to his subjects, he is gentle and comforting like the cool, radiant moon.In short: The poem celebrates the king as both a fiery protector against foes and a soothing benefactor to his people, combining strength with compassion.NANMARAN, JEWEL OF GENEROSITYAt Chitramadam,where King Nanmaran rests,a poet lifts his voice in praise.Upon his chest,a garland of pearls shines,his arms extend with kingly grace,long, firm, reaching downalmost to his knees.A man of noble temper,his hand is never closed. With eager jubilation, he gives— to strangers, to friends, to any who come near, without asking, without weighing, never turning anyone away. Falsehood finds no dwelling in him.To foes,he is the blazing sunthat rises over the sea,scorching, fierce,unyielding in wrath.To his people,he is the moon—pouring its cool, gentle radiance,a balm upon their nights,a calm upon their hearts.PURANANURU - 58POET: MADURAI KULAVAANIKAN SEETHALAI SATTANARPATRON: PANDIYAN NANMARAN WHO RESTS AT CHITRAMADAM
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POEM FROM TAMIL LITERATURE - NANMARAN, JEWEL OF GENEROSITY
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