Song of the Ankle Rings (Large Print)

In classical Tamil Senkonmai means Righteous Sceptre. In latter centuries it became senmai or when shortened even further-sen. Kol is the wooden rod used by a shepherd to guide and protect his flock. Combine the two words and senkol (a word in popular use) becomes the staff (sceptre) a king wields. It is the physical manifestation of austerity purity mercy and truthfulness-the dharmic tenets that guided the rulers of ancient Tamilakam. The sceptre was not a symbol of lordship and power as was co...See More