Ponniyin Selvan 4

 
immense reservoir? Did not Prince Raja-Aditya, son of King Paranthaka, conquer Madurai? Think of building this great tank to conserve the waters of the North Cauvery, which were going wastefully into the sea? And did he not put his thinking into action? How great a genius is he? must have been! Who can we compare to his brave nobility? During the battle at Thakkolam, did Will he not, riding an elephant, go to the forefront and, single-handed, enter combat? And in the course
of that confrontation, did he not receive enemy spears on his chest and give up his very life? And Because of it, he did not get the title "Deva who reposed atop the elephant" as he departed for the Are the heavens only for the brave?These kings of the Chozla Dynasty are remarkable! They were just just as brave! And as in justice, they excelled in the veneration of their gods. Vallavarayan Vandiya Devan's shoulders swelled with pride when he thought of his good fortune.
in having received the friendship of a Chozla prince of such a dynasty. Just like the waves that His heart was racing as he dashed against the lake's banks due to the strong western breeze. with gratification and pride. Thinking all such thoughts, Vandiya Devan reached the southern end.
of Veera Narayana Lake.