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Sangam Lit episodes

  • Kurunthogai 359 – Ripples of love
    In this episode, we perceive a happy moment of reconciliation, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 359, penned by Peyanaar. The verse is situated in the farmlands of 'Marutham' and speaks in the voice of the confidante to the bard, relating how the man has managed to allay the anger of his wife and reunite with her.
    5 min
  • Kurunthogai 358 – On walls and in the wild
    In this episode, we listen to consoling words rendered to an anxious heart, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 358, penned by Kotranaar. Set in the forests of 'Mullai', the verse speaks in the voice of the confidante to the lady, as the man remains parted away.
    5 min
  • Kurunthogai 357 – Firebrands and falling stars
    In this episode, we gaze at soaring mountains and falling stars, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 357, penned by Kabilar. The verse is situated in the hills of 'Kurinji' and speaks in the voice of the confidante to the lady, passing on a hidden message to the man, listening nearby.
    7 min
  • Kurunthogai 356 – Gold bowls to muddy puddles
    In this episode, we perceive shock and disbelief in the voice of a mother, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 356, penned by Kayamanaar. Set in the drylands of 'Paalai', the verse speaks in the voice of the lady's mother, on hearing about the lady's elopement with the man.
    7 min
  • Kurunthogai 355 – A pathless lightless quest
    In this episode, we observe an ancient mountain village at a particular time of the day, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 355, penned by Kabilar. Set in the mountains of 'Kurinji', the verse speaks in the voice of the confidante to the man, as he arrives at the lady's house for his nightly tryst.
    6 min
  • Kurunthogai 354 – Reddening eyes and souring honey
    In this episode, we listen to philosophical words rendered in a moment of angst, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 354, penned by Kayathoor Kizhaar. The verse is situated in the farmlands of 'Marutham' and speaks in the voice of the confidante to the man, refusing him entry to the lady's house.
    5 min
  • Kurunthogai 353 – Sleepless in mother’s embrace
    In this episode, we perceive contrasting scenes and emotions, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 353, penned by Uraiyoor Muthukootranaar. Set in the mountains of 'Kurinji', the verse speaks in the voice of the confidante to the lady, passing on a hidden message to the man, listening nearby.
    6 min
  • Kurunthogai 352 – On the wing of suffering
    In this episode, we relish a striking plant-animal simile, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 352, penned by Kadiyaloor Uruthirankannanaar. The verse is situated in the drylands of 'Paalai' and speaks in the voice of the lady to the confidante, expressing her distress as the man remains parted away.
    6 min
  • Kurunthogai 351 – Crab claws and town tongues
    In this episode, we perceive the perfect fusion of elements in nature and emotions in human nature, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 351, penned by Ammoovanaar. Set in the coastal regions of 'Neythal', the verse speaks in the voice of the confidante to the lady, conveying a happy news to her friend.
    7 min
  • Kurunthogai 350 – The cry of consequences
    In this episode, we perceive a technique to effect acceptance, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 350, penned by Aalathoor Kizhaar. Set in the drylands of 'Paalai', the verse speaks in the voice of confidante to the lady, asking her to bear better with the man's parting.
    5 min

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Reflections on 2000 Year Old Tamil Poetry