கமபரமயணததல கமபர கறம அரசயல நறகள: Political Principles Stated by Kamban in the Kamba Ramayanam

The meaning and literary richness of the Kamba Ramayanam continue to captivate readers to this day. Through his poetic genius, Kambar established principles regarding governance and the functioning of a government that exists for the welfare of its people. He emphasized that a king should be a servant of the people and should dedicate his life to the well-being of his subjects. Kambar presented the relationship between the ruler and the people from a democratic perspective and formulated political ideals accordingly. The story of Rama is largely structured around political events and principles. This article examines some of the political doctrines and ideals expressed by Kambar in his epic.