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Sangam Lit episodes

  • Kurunthogai 269 – Out on work
    In this episode, we perceive the lifestyle of a family living by the sea, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 269, penned by Kaladanaar. The verse is situated in the coastal regions of 'Neythal' and speaks in the voice of the lady to the confidante, passing on a hidden message to the man, listening nearby.
    7 min
  • Kurunthogai 268 – Dangers within and without
    In this episode, we listen to the conflict raging in a lady's heart, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 268, penned by Karuvoor Cheramaan Sathanaar. Set in the mountains of 'Kurinji', the verse speaks in the voice of the confidante to the lady, passing on a hidden message to the man, listening nearby.
    5 min
  • Kurunthogai 267 – The flawless sweet waters
    In this episode, we perceive the final decision of a scale shifting between youth and wealth, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 267, penned by Kaleri Kadigaiyaar. The verse is situated in the drylands of 'Paalai' and speaks in the voice of the man to his heart, in response to its insistence that he part away to gather wealth.
    6 min
  • Kurunthogai 266 – The forgotten tree
    In this episode, we listen to a lady's anguish on not hearing from her man, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 266, penned by Nakirar. Set in the drylands of 'Paalai', the verse speaks in the voice of the lady to the confidante, after the man had parted away without seeking her hand in marriage.
    7 min
  • Kurunthogai 265 – A man with a good heart
    In this episode, we perceive the power of similes and metaphors in describing a personality, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 265, penned by Karuvoor Kathapillai. Set in the mountains of 'Kurinji', the verse speaks in the voice of the confidante to the lady, allaying the lady's worry that the man parted away without seeking her hand in marriage.
    7 min
  • Kurunthogai 264 – On the shore of a loud river
    In this episode, we relish a picturesque scene from a mountain country, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 264, penned by Kabilar. The verse is situated in the hills of 'Kurinji' and speaks in the voice of the lady to the confidante, assuring her friend that she would bear with the man's parting.
    5 min
  • Kurunthogai 263 – Rituals and Reality
    In this episode, we perceive curious customs of curing a person, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 263, penned by Perunchaathanaar. Set in the mountains of 'Kurinji', the verse speaks in the voice of the confidante to the lady, passing on a hidden message to the man, listening nearby.
    7 min
  • Kurunthogai 262 – Future in a footprint
    In this episode, we take in the power of visualisation in conveying a decision, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 262, penned by Paalai Paadiya Perunkadunko. The verse is situated in the drylands of 'Paalai' and speaks in the voice of the confidante to the lady, insisting that the lady elope away with the man.
    9 min
  • Kurunthogai 261 – A cry at midnight
    In this episode, we perceive how scenes on a rainy night express the storm in a lady's heart, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 261, penned by Kazhaarkeeran Eyitriyaar. Set in mountains of 'Kurinji', the verse speaks in the voice of the lady to the confidante, passing on a hidden message to the man, listening nearby.
    8 min
  • Kurunthogai 260 – Signs in the scenes around
    In this episode, we perceive ancient beliefs about good omens, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 260, penned by Kalladanaar. Set in the drylands of 'Paalai', the verse speaks in the voice of the confidante to the lady, expressing her confidence in the man's return.
    6 min

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Reflections on 2000 Year Old Tamil Poetry