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This narrative poem glorifies a women’s courage, perseverance, diplomacy and patriotism. The villainy of the General of a country makes the Queen run away from the palace with her young son. Living in the forest, she equips the Prince with royal training, keeps the neighbouring Kings informed of the general’s evil intentions of dethroning the King. Unaware of the diplomatic moves of the Queen, the General makes elaborate arrangements to crown himself as the King. He invites all the neighbouring kings to his coronation. At the right moment, the kings expose the General’s villainous deeds applauding the Queen’s courage and her sense of duty.
The Prince comes into the scene, and to the surprise of everyone assembled refuses to be crowned and declares democracy instead.
Through this narrative பாரதிதாசன் reinforces his conviction that women are not weak and that given an opportunity they can be valiant, diplomatic and pro-active.