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Sangam Lit episodes

  • Kurunthogai 289 – Crushed like a leaf
    In this episode, we learn of aspects that disturb the lady in the man's absence, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 289, penned by Perunkannanaar. The verse is situated in the forest regions of 'Mullai' and speaks in the voice of the lady to the confidante, in response to the confidante's worry that the man had not returned in the promised season.
    6 min
  • Kurunthogai 288 – Pepper amidst the perfect leaves
    In this episode, we listen to words of trust and positivity, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 288, penned by Kabilar. Set in the mountains of 'Kurinji', the verse speaks in the voice of the lady to the confidante, refusing to accept the confidante's words of rebuke about the man.
    5 min
  • Kurunthogai 287 – Journey of a pregnant cloud
    In this episode, we relish an intriguing comparison between weather and human life, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 287, penned by Kachipettu Nannaakaiyaar. The verse is situated in the forest regions of 'Mullai' and speaks in the voice of the confidante to the lady, assuring her friend of the man's return.
    7 min
  • Kurunthogai 286 – In the mind’s eye
    In this episode, we perceive a picturesque portrait of a person, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 286, penned by Eyitriyanaar. Set in the mountains of 'Kurinji', the verse speaks in the voice of the man to the confidante, in response to the confidante's refusal for his request to tryst with the lady.
    6 min
  • Kurunthogai 285 – Unending days and nights
    In this episode, we perceive the angst of a lady parted from her beloved, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 285, penned by Poothan Thevanaar. Set in the drylands of 'Paalai', the verse speaks in the voice of the lady to the confidante, in response to the confidante's words bidding her to bear better with the man's parting.
    6 min
  • Kurunthogai 284 – Battling elephants and blooming flame-lilies
    In this episode, we relish alluring imagery from the natural world, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 284, penned by Milaivel Thithanaar. The verse is situated in the mountains of 'Kurinji' and speaks in the voice of the confidante to the lady, in response to the lady's worry about the slander that would spread in the village after the man's parting.
    7 min
  • Kurunthogai 283 – Soaring dangers in the path
    In this episode, we listen to profound observations about wealth, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 283, penned by Paalai Paadiya Perunkadunko. Set in the drylands of 'Paalai', the verse speaks in the voice of the lady to the confidante, in response to the friend's worry that the lady would not be able to bear with the man's parting.
    7 min
  • Kurunthogai 282 – Falling flowers in the rain
    In this episode, we perceive intricate knowledge about seasons and plant life, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 282, penned by Naagam Bothanaar. Set in the drylands of 'Paalai', the verse speaks in the voice of the confidante to the lady, assuring her that the man would return soon.
    6 min
  • Kurunthogai 281 – Neem flowers on a palm leaf
    In this episode, we perceive references to trees in two different geographical regions, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 281, penned by Kudavaayil Keerathanaar. Set in the drylands of 'Paalai', the verse speaks in the voice of the lady to her confidante, expressing her inability to bear with the man's parting.
    5 min
  • Kurunthogai 280 – Love more than life
    In this episode, we listen to the ecstatic declaration of a man in love, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 280, penned by Nakirar. Set in the mountains of 'Kurinji', the verse speaks in the voice of the man to his friend, in response to the friend's admonishment about the man's changed behaviour.
    5 min

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Reflections on 2000 Year Old Tamil Poetry