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Sangam Lit episodes

  • Kurunthogai 349 – Stepped on by a stork
    In this episode, we reflect on honour in charity, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 349, penned by Saathanaar. The verse is situated in the coastal regions of 'Neythal' and speaks in the voice of the lady to the confidante, passing on a pointed message to the man, listening nearby.
    6 min
  • Kurunthogai 348 – Tear blooms amidst the tusk
    In this episode, we perceive the projection of an emotion on an element in nature, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 348, penned by Maavalathanaar. Set in the drylands of 'Paalai', the verse speaks in the voice of the confidante rendering the lady, an assurance that the man will not part away from her.
    5 min
  • Kurunthogai 347 – What you desire and dare
    In this episode, we relish a picturesque comparison between plant and animal life, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 347, penned by Kaaviripoompattinathu Chentham Kannanaar. Set in the drylands of 'Paalai', the verse speaks in the voice of the man to his heart, expressing his inability to part with the lady.
    6 min
  • Kurunthogai 346 – Asking without words
    In this episode, we perceive how a person reads the heart of another, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 346, penned by Vaayil Ilankannanaar. Set in the mountains of 'Kurinji', the verse speaks in the voice of the confidante to the lady, subtly persuading her to tryst with the man by night.
    6 min
  • Kurunthogai 345 – An inviting question
    In this episode, we listen to words inviting a person to stay, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 345, penned by Andar Makan Kuruvaluthiyaar. Set in the coastal regions of 'Neythal', the verse speaks in the voice of the confidante to the man, requesting him to tryst with the lady by night.
    6 min
  • Kurunthogai 344 – In the trail of a cow
    In this episode, we listen to a lady's angst as evening descends, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 344, penned by Kurungudi Maruthanaar. The verse is situated in the forests of 'Mullai' and speaks in the voice of the lady to the confidante, as the man continues to be parted away, in his quest for wealth.
    8 min
  • Kurunthogai 343 – A tiger and a tusk
    In this episode, we perceive an expression of deep confidence, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 343, penned by Eelathu Poothanthevanaar. Set in the drylands of 'Paalai', the verse speaks in the voice of the confidante to the lady, requesting the lady to consider eloping with the man.
    7 min
  • Kurunthogai 342 – A net around nature
    In this episode, we observe how a relationship crisis is projected on elements of nature, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 342, penned by Kaaviripoompattinathu Kantharathanaar. The verse is situated in the mountains of 'Kurinji' and speaks in the voice of the confidante to the man, bidding him to seek the lady's hand in marriage.
    7 min
  • Kurunthogai 341 – A spring of strength
    In this episode, we perceive the changes spring brings to a grove and a lady in love, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 341, penned by Milaikizhaar Nalvettanaar. Set in the coastal regions of 'Neythal', the verse speaks in the voice of the lady to the confidante, in response to the confidante's question about how the lady would bear with the man's parting, as the promised season of return arrives.
    6 min
  • Kurunthogai 340 – Moving hither and thither
    In this episode, we perceive the changing stance of a heart, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 340, penned by Ammoovanaar. Set in the coastal regions of 'Neythal', the verse speaks in the voice of the lady to the confidante, when the confidante conveys the man's request to tryst with the lady by night.
    6 min

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Reflections on 2000 Year Old Tamil Poetry