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Sangam Lit episodes

  • Kurunthogai 339 – Pleasantness of the past
    In this episode, we observe a unique way of cheering someone, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 339, penned by Peyaar. The verse is situated in the mountains of 'Kurinji' and speaks in the voice of the confidante to the lady, stressing the need to bear with the man's parting.
    6 min
  • Kurunthogai 338 – A respectable male deer
    In this episode, we relish a serene scene in the wild, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 338, penned by Perunkundroor Kizhaar. Set in the drylands of 'Paalai', the verse speaks in the voice of the confidante to the lady, assuring her of the man's return.
    5 min
  • Kurunthogai 337 – Markers of maturity
    In this episode, we perceive markers of a woman's maturity, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 337, penned by Pothukkayathu Keeranthaiyaar. The verse is situated in the mountains of 'Kurinji' and speaks in the voice of the man to the confidante, in response to the confidante's refusal for the man's request to tryst with the lady.
    6 min
  • Kurunthogai 336 – Under the chariot wheel
    In this episode, we listen to an instance of tactful refusal and skilful persuasion, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 336, penned by Kundriyanaar. Set in the coastal regions of 'Neythal', the verse speaks in the voice of the confidante to the man, questioning his intention to tryst with the lady by night, in a thoughtful way.
    5 min
  • Kurunthogai 335 – Sister of hill hunters
    In this episode, we relish a scene involving wildlife in the mountains, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 335, penned by Irunthaiyoor Kotran Pulavanaar. Set in the hills of Kurinji, the verse speaks in the voice of the confidante to the man, refusing him his request of nightly tryst with the lady.
    6 min
  • Kurunthogai 334 – To a safe place
    In this episode, we learn of the precarious situation a lady finds herself in, and of her subtle note of hope, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 334, penned by Ilampoothanaar. The verse is situated in the coastal regions of 'Neythal' and speaks in the voice of the lady to the confidante, in response to the friend's question as to whether the lady could bear with the man's parting.
    5 min
  • Kurunthogai 333 – A flight to the future
    In this episode, we listen to a solution suggested for a sensitive situation, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 333, penned by Uzhunthinaim Pulavanaar. Set in the mountains of 'Kurinji', the verse speaks in the voice of the confidante to the lady, expressing her idea to reveal the lady's relationship with the man to her kith and kin.
    6 min
  • Kurunthogai 332 – Elephants in the village centre
    In this episode, we relish an apt metaphor for marital bliss, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 332, penned by Madurai Maruthankizhaar Makanaar Ilampothanaar. The verse is situated in the mountains of 'Kurinji' and speaks in the voice of the confidante to the lady, passing on a pointed message to the man, listening nearby.
    6 min
  • Kurunthogai 330 – A washerwoman at work
    In this episode, we relish intricate similes involving an age-old occupation, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 330, penned by Kazhaarkeeran Eyitriyanaar. Set in the farmlands of 'Marutham', the verse speaks in the voice of the lady to the confidante, asking a question about the man, as he remains parted away.
    6 min

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Reflections on 2000 Year Old Tamil Poetry