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Sangam Lit episodes

  • Kurunthogai 329 – Elephant path and easy tears
    In this episode, we perceive the struggle in a lady's heart, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 329, penned by Othalaanthaiyaar. The verse is situated in the drylands of 'Paalai' and speaks in the voice of the lady to the confidante, in response to the confidante's words that the lady must bear better with the man's parting.
    6 min
  • Kurunthogai 328 – The uproar of slander
    In this episode, we see how a scene of war depicts a situation in love, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 328, penned by the historian poet, Paranar. The verse is situated in the coastal regions of 'Neythal' and speaks in the voice of the confidante to the lady, consoling her in the man's absence and assuring her that the rumours that spread will act only for the lady's good.
    7 min
  • Kurunthogai 327 – Chiding a wild river
    In this episode, we relish a unique way of scolding a person, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 327, penned by Amoovanaar. The verse is situated in the mountains of 'Kurinji' and speaks in the voice of the lady to a river, passing on a pointed message to the man, listening nearby.
    5 min
  • Kurunthogai 326 – A day of separation
    In this episode, we perceive an intricate technique of persuasion as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 326, penned by an anonymous poet. Set in the coastal regions of 'Neythal', the verse speaks in the voice of the lady to the confidante, passing on a hidden message to the man, listening nearby.
    4 min
  • Kurunthogai 325 – A pond of tears
    In this episode, we observe the sorrow afflicting a lady, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 325, penned by Nannaakaiyaar. Set in the coastal regions of 'Neythal', the verse speaks in the voice of the lady to the confidante, in response to the friend's worry about the lady's ability to bear with the man's parting.
    4 min
  • Kurunthogai 324 – Danger on the double
    In this episode, we perceive the state of mind of three different people acutely, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 324, penned by Kavai Maganaar. The verse is situated in the coastal regions of 'Neythal' and speaks in the voice of the confidante to the man, subtly persuading him to choose the path of permanent union with the lady.
    6 min
  • Kurunthogai 323 – Days with true life
    In this episode, we listen with a smile to the urgency in the man's voice, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 323, penned by Pathadi Vaigalaar. Set in the forests of 'Mullai', the verse speaks in the voice of the man to his charioteer, urging him to hasten the journey homeward.
    5 min
  • Kurunthogai 322 – Wild calf in a village
    In this episode, we observe the determination in a lady's heart, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 322, penned by Aiyoor Mudavanaar. The verse is situated in the hills of 'Kurinji' and speaks in the voice of the lady to the confidante, in response to the confidante's words of displeasure at the man, as he listens nearby.
    5 min
  • Kurunthogai 321 – Open the doors now
    In this episode, we understand the dangers of nightly travel in the past, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 321, penned by an anonymous poet. Set in the mountains of 'Kurinji', the verse speaks in the voice of the confidante to the lady, expressing the need to reveal the lady's relationship to her kith and kin.
    6 min
  • Kurunthogai 320 – Not even a single day of joy
    In this episode, we breathe in the scents on an ancient shore, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 320, penned by Thumbiser Keeranaar. Set in the coastal regions of 'Neythal', the verse speaks in the voice of the lady to the confidante, passing on a hidden message to the man, listening nearby.
    5 min

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Reflections on 2000 Year Old Tamil Poetry