I beg you, Sambuvaraya, to be patient. Let Vanangamudi listen to whatever you want to hear.

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Chapter 8

Who is in the Litter ?

For a while, they were talking and discussing something with each other in that gathering, but since many voices were mixed together, Vandiyathevan could not hear anything clearly.

Sambuvarayar said in a loud voice, "Shouldn't we respond to what the King of Pazhuvur asked? What if we are talking head to head? The third watch of the night has begun. The moon has also come up."

"I have a doubt. Like me, it may still be in Shiva's mind. If Pazhuvoor Thevara doesn't get angry, I'd like to hear about it!" said the voice of Kammal, who had spoken once before.

"It's Vanangamudiyar who's speaking now, isn't it? Let him get up and come into the light!" said Pazhuvettaraiyar.

"Yes: I have come to the light.

"I usually show all my anger on the battlefield; I usually show it to my enemies, but I don't show it to my friends. So you can ask for whatever you want, freely."

"Then let me ask you, what accusations Pazhuvettaraiyar makes against Sundara Chola Maharaja, some people are also accusing Pazhuvettaraiyar of the same! Even if I don't believe it, I would like to hear it and clarify it at this time!" said Vanangamudiyar.

"What is it? How? Do you want me to tell you the details?"

"We all know that Pazhuvur Thevar married a woman two years ago..."

At this point, Sambuvarayar's voice was filled with anger, and he said, "We object to Vanangamudiyar talking about this matter. It is completely inappropriate to ask such an inappropriate question to the great leader, our chief guest..."

"I beg you, Sambuvaraya, to be patient. Let Vanangamudi listen to whatever you want to hear. It is better to listen to something out loud than to keep it in your mind. At the age of fifty-five,

It is true that I married a woman. I freely admit that, but I have never said that I am the Kali Yuga Ramavataram. I have never said that I am a monogamous man. I loved that woman, and she loved me. We got married according to the old Tamil Nadu customs, what is wrong with that?"

"There is no mistake!" several voices shouted.

"I'm not saying that getting married is wrong. Who among us has a vow of celibacy? But..but..."

"But what! Don't hesitate to open your mind and ask!"

"Some say that the king listens to the newly married young queen in all matters, and even asks for her advice on royal matters. They say that he takes the young queen with him wherever he goes."

Now there was a sound of laughter in the crowd.

Sambuvarayar jumped up and shouted, "Who laughed? Let him come forward immediately and tell you the reason for laughing!" and pulled his knife from its sheath.

"I was the one laughing! Don't panic, Sambhuvaraya!" said Pazhuvettarai.

Then, "Vanakamudiyar! Is it a crime for me to take my wife, who has tied the knot and married me, with me wherever I go? It is true that I take her to many places, but it is wrong to say that I seek the advice of the young queen in royal matters. I would never do that..."

"Then, I request the Pazhuvuur Thevar to clear up just one more doubt. Why has the palanquin, which should have been in the temple, come to this place where we are having our private thoughts? Is there anyone inside the palanquin? Or not? If not, where did the sound of the clanging and the rattling of the bangles that I heard a moment ago come from?"

When Vanangamudiyar heard this, a strange silence fell over the crowd. Since many people had similar thoughts and questions in their minds, no one immediately dared to speak against Vanangamudiyar. Sambuvaryar's lips murmured something, but no words came out of his mouth.

Breaking the silence, Pazhuvettaraiyar said, "Good question; I am obliged to answer. I will clear up your doubts before this meeting disperses. Can't you wait another half an hour? Don't you have that much faith in me?"

"Yes. Yes, we have complete faith in Mr. Pazhuvettarai!" shouted many voices.

"No one should think that I have less devotion and respect for Pazhuvettaraiyar than others. I listened because he asked me to open my mind and listen. Otherwise, I am willing to carry out his order. Even if he asks me to give my life at this moment, I am willing to give it!" said Vanangamudi Moodiaraiyar.

"I know the mind of Vanangamudiyar. I also know the trust you all have placed in me. Therefore, let us first decide on the reason for which we have gathered today. Let Sundara Chola Maharaja live in the world for a long time and rule this Chola empire, but if something happens to him, if the doctors' words come true, if the phenomena such as Dhoomaketu, which have been appearing for a few days, are proven, then we must decide who is next worthy of the title of this Chola empire."

"We request that you express your opinion on the matter. There is no one in this meeting who can contradict your opinion."

That is not right, everyone should think and express their opinion. I would like to remind you of some old news. The great warrior, great sage and holy man, Gandaradhittadevar, passed away unexpectedly twenty-four years ago. At that time, his son Madhurantaka Thevar was a one-year-old child and his brother Arinjaya Devar was left with a broken heart, saying that he should succeed him. This was announced to us by his religious wife and the great magician Sembiyan Madevi. Accordingly, we crowned Arinjaya Chola and installed him on the throne of the emperor. But unfortunately, Arinjaya Chakravarty did not sit on the Chola throne for more than a year. Arinjaya Chola's eldest son, Parantaka Sundara Chola, had reached the age of a young Khan at the age of twenty. Therefore, for the good of the kingdom, the ministers, the Sayandars, the petty kings, the city leaders, and the leaders of the clans, having thought together, crowned Sundara Chola, the king of Parantaka. There is no reason for anyone to be sad about it. Because, until two years ago, Sundara Chola Maharaja had been governing the country without any discipline. The kingdom respected us all and listened to our advice.

He conducted the affairs. Due to this, the Chola kingdom expanded and prospered further. Now the health of Sundara Chola Maharaja is worrying. In this situation, who is next in line for the title? Madhurantaka, the son of Kandarathittadeva, has now come of age and is able to administer the kingdom. He is not worthy of the title in any way due to his knowledge, education, character and devotion. Aditha Karikalar, the son of Sundara Chola, who is a year younger than him, is the commander of the northern army in Kanchi. Which of these two is right to the title? What is the clan system? What is the justice of Manu? What is the ancient tradition of Tamil Nadu? Is it right for the son of the elder to the title of Madhurantaka? Or is it the system for the grandson of the younger to the title? Each of you should express your opinion from your heart..."

"Madurantaka, the son of the elder Gandaradhittadeva, is the one who deserves the title. That is justice and the system of Dharma," said Sambuvarayar.

"That's my opinion too," everyone in the crowd kept saying.

"Your opinion is mine, and the title belongs to Madhurantaka. But are we each willing to make an effort to establish that right? Are we willing to fight, sacrificing our bodies, minds, and souls? Are we willing to swear at the feet of Goddess Durga at this very moment and make that vow?" asked Pazhuvettaraiyar, and his voice was filled with a passion that had not been there before.

There was silence in the assembly for some time. Then Sambuvariyar said, "We are ready to take the oath in the name of God. But before taking the oath, you must clarify one thing. What is the opinion of Prince Madhurantaka? Is he willing to ascend the throne and accept the kingdom? We hear that the ascetic son of Gandaradhitha has renounced worldly life and is fully engaged in Shiva devotion. We have also heard many people say that he is not interested in the kingdom. We have also heard that his mother, Sembiya Madhavi, is completely against her son's accession to the throne. We would like to know the truth about this from you.

"You asked the right question at the right time. I have a duty to clarify this. I should have said it earlier. Please forgive me for not saying it," said Pazhuvettaraiyar, putting on his hat. "Sembiyan Madhevi turned her only son away from the desire for the throne and put him on the path of devotion to Shiva."

The country knew that efforts were being made to pay, but neither the country nor the people knew the reason for this. The reason was that the big brats feared that if Madhurantaka knew that he had a desire for the kingdom, his life might be in danger...*

"Wow!" "Really?" voices rose from the crowd.

"Yes; surely the mother's desire for her child to be alive is greater than the desire for her only son to ascend the throne? Madhurantaka, who considered his mother's word to be the word of God, had also devoted his mind to the path of bravery. He was fully engaged in Shiva devotion. But for some time now, his mind has been changing little by little. The thought that this Chola empire belongs to him. It is his duty to maintain it has taken root and grown in his mind. If he knows that you all support him, he is willing to come forward and say so publicly at the right time.."

"What is the evidence for this?"

"I will present evidence that will satisfy all of you right now. If I do, are you all willing to take the oath?"

"We are here! We are here!" many voices rang out.

"Is there no other doubt in anyone's mind?"

"No! No!"

"Then here is the proof. I will clear up Vanangamudi Mooyarayar's doubts right away!" Pazhuvettarayar stood up, saying this. He walked majestically and approached the closed palanquin that had recently been placed there.

"Prince! You must remove the curtain of the palanquin and step outside. You must give your face to these brave warriors who are willing to sacrifice their bodies, material possessions, and souls for you!" he said in a very humble voice.

Vandiyathevan, who had been sitting in the pillared room on the upper terrace, listening with unbridled interest without uttering a word, now looked down cautiously. A hand, as before, parted the palanquin's curtain. It was a golden hand. It was the same scarlet bracelet he had seen once before, but what he had thought was a thorny bracelet was actually a bracelet worn by royal princes. The next moment, that golden face, like the full moon,

It was clear. A beautiful figure resembling Cupid came out of the palanquin and stood holding the phallus! Prince Madhuranthakara, the son of the god Kandaraditta, was inside the palanquin, so didn't we make that mistake because we thought it must be a woman? Vandiyathevan looked to see if Azhwarkadiyan, who had made the same mistake as him, was sticking his head out over the wall. The shadow of the tree had fallen on that place and darkness had enveloped it, so he couldn't see anything there.

Meanwhile, below, there were enthusiastic chants of 'Long live Maduranthakadevar! Long live the Crown Prince! Victory! Victory! Victory!' and Vandhiyathevan saw everyone in the crowd standing up, holding their swords and maces high and chanting the same slogan. Thinking that it might be dangerous to stay there from now on, he hurried to the place where he was lying down and lay down.