POEM FROM TAMIL LITERATURE ON FRIENDSHIP 8

In this remarkable poem, RATS, AND TIGERS a poet expresses his idea of great friendship with reference to rats and tigers. He belittles men who like rats stealthily eat the grains in a field hoards wealth without shame. He further eulogizes men who like tigers hunt and get their prey majestically. According to the poet, one should maintain friendship with men of tiger’s temperament and avoid people of rats' disposition.