This
section talks about Bharathidasan’s views on the glorious bygone
days of Tamilnadu. The Sangam Age is remembered for its glory and
excellence in all spheres of life.
The
authority of Tamil Kings once reached, even the Himalayas. Extending
their boundaries across the ocean, they captured Lanka and Kadaram
and brought them under their suzerainty.
The
soil of Tamilnadu was as rich and fertile as its rulers were brave
and valiant. The land was divided into four kinds and the people
there lived in harmony with Nature.
The
ancient Tamil culture marked by heroism and love for Nature has
gradually lost its lustre. The decline and deterioration have mainly
been due to their subjugation to foreign rule. Bharathidasan suggests
ways and means to redeem the culture to its past glory.
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