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Sangam Lit episodes

  • Kurunthogai 279 – Rustling bells and rain-forgotten rocks
    In this episode, we relish how an element of the land is etched in words, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 279, penned by Madurai Maruthan Ilanaakanaar. The verse is situated in the forests of 'Mullai' and speaks in the voice of the lady to the confidante, in response to the confidante's words asking the lady to bear with the man's parting.
    6 min
  • Kurunthogai 278 – A fatherly monkey
    In this episode, we listen to words of disappointment, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 278, penned by Peri Sathanaar. Set in the drylands of 'Paalai', the verse speaks in the voice of the lady to the confidante, expressing her angst at the man's lack of care as he remains parted away.
    6 min
  • Kurunthogai 277 – A question and a blessing
    In this episode, we perceive the lifestyle of a person from a blessing rendered, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 277, penned by Oril Pichaiyaar. The verse is situated in the drylands of 'Paalai' and speaks in the voice of the confidante to a sage, putting forth a question close to her heart.
    9 min
  • Kurunthogai 276 – What if
    In this episode, we learn of curious customs in courtship, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 276, penned by Kozhi Kotranaar. Set in the mountains of 'Kurinji', the verse speaks in the voice of the man to himself, passing on a pointed message to the confidante, listening nearby.
    8 min
  • Kurunthogai 275 – Faraway sound of bells
    In this episode, we perceive anticipation and excitement at the impending arrival of the man, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 275, penned by Okkoor Maasathiyaar. The verse is situated in the forests of 'Mullai' and speaks in the voice of the confidante to the lady, cheering the lady up with the prospect of the man's homecoming.
    6 min
  • Kurunthogai 274 – The alchemy of love
    In this episode, we perceive the hard life in an ancient region, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 274, penned by Uruthiranaar. The verse is situated in the drylands of 'Paalai' and speaks in the voice of the man to his heart, when contemplating a journey to gather wealth.
    6 min
  • Kurunthogai 273 – On an old bamboo ladder
    In this episode, we hear reassuring words rendered in a moment of another's anxiety, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 273, penned by Siraikudi Aanthaiyaar. Set in the drylands of 'Paalai', the verse speaks in the voice of the confidante to the lady, when the lady was worried that the man would part away from her.
    6 min
  • Kurunthogai 272 – Hunted by her kin
    In this episode, we perceive layers of intricate details woven into a single scene, as sketched by Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 272, penned by Oru Sirai Periyanaar. The verse is situated in the hills of 'Kurinji' and speaks in the voice of the man to his friend, in response to the friend's words of admonishment about the man's behaviour.
    8 min
  • Kurunthogai 271 – Scattering of affection
    In this episode, we listen to a person's reaction to a bitter truth, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 271, penned by Azhisi Nachaathanaar. Set in the farmlands of 'Marutham', the verse speaks in the voice of the lady to the confidante, in response to the man's request for reconciliation.
    6 min
  • Kurunthogai 270 – Singing in the rain
    In this episode, we listen to the ecstatic words of a returning man, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 270, penned by Paandiyan Pannaadu Thanthaan. Set in the forests of 'Mullai', the verse speaks in the voice of the man to the rainclouds, conveying his contentment at being back in the company of the lady.
    6 min

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Reflections on 2000 Year Old Tamil Poetry