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After he had
left the Kudandhai town, Vallavareyan went towards the Arisalaru River. As he proceeded towards
the land of the Cholas, he couldn’t
help admire the beauty of his surroundings.
There was
greenery everywhere! Green fields, trees, crops, small ponds, beautiful lakes
and friendly villagers… No wonder the kingdom was so prosperous!
As he passed
by, he saw farmers toiling in their fields while their wives cooked food in
homes made of thatched huts. While the people were at work, hens fed on the
grains kept outside the huts. Children ran hither and thither engaged in pranks
and games while some sat outside and play pallaanguzhi.
As he passed
by, Vallavareyan could smell cooked
rice and fried fish. It made his mouth water. In those days, most soldiers ate
meat and fish, just like him.
He also noticed
that there were many ironsmiths in the villages he passed, where craftsmen made
swords and spears.
While Vallavareyan was enjoying the
picturesque scenery, his inner mind was engaged elsewhere on a beautiful woman
appeared in his inner mind.
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