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Sangam Lit episodes

  • Aganaanooru 249 – The roar of the summer wind
    In this episode, we listen to a lady's lament, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Aganaanooru 249, penned by Nakiranaar. Set in the 'Paalai' or 'Drylands landscape', the verse etches the generosity of a king and the beauty of his domain.
    6 min
  • Aganaanooru 248 – The hunter and the boar
    In this episode, we listen to the narration of a curious incident involving many layers, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Aganaanooru 248, penned by Kabilar. The verse is situated amidst the bustle of hunting in the 'Kurinji' or 'Mountain landscape' and etches a dynamic moment of human-animal interaction.
    6 min
  • Aganaanooru 247 – The falling teardrops
    In this episode, we perceive a lady's anguish, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Aganaanooru 247, penned by Madurai Maruthankizhaar Maganaar Perunkannanaar. Set in the 'Paalai' or 'Drylands landscape', the verse relays the dangers of traversing this domain.
    5 min
  • Aganaanooru 246 – The soaring uproar
    In this episode, we listen to words of refusal, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Aganaanooru 246, penned by Paranar. The verse is situated amidst the flourishing fields of the 'Marutham' or 'Farmlands landscape' and describes a famous battle from this era.
    5 min
  • Aganaanooru 245 – The man and his mind
    In this episode, we perceive a moment of clarity at the end of a dilemma, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Aganaanooru 245, penned by Madurai Maruthan Ilanaakanaar. Set in the 'Paalai' or 'Drylands landscape', the verse presents surprising details about a particular animal in this domain.
    9 min
  • Aganaanooru 244 – Rush back to the lonely one
    In this episode, we listen to an excited request, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Aganaanooru 244, penned by Madurai Mallanaar. The verse is situated in the 'Mullai' or 'Forest Landscape' and portrays the pleasantness of the rainy season.
    5 min
  • Aganaanooru 243 – The mind of the northern wind
    In this episode, we listen to a lady's lament, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Aganaanooru 243, penned by Kodiyoor Kizhaar Maganaar Neythal Thathanaar. Set in the 'Paalai' or 'Drylands landscape', the verse sketches the attitude of the northern wind.
    5 min
  • Aganaanooru 242 – Golden pollen on sapphire plume
    In this episode, we perceive an intention to change another's course of action, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Aganaanooru 242, penned by Peri Saathanaar. The verse is situated amidst the blooming Kino trees of the 'Kurinji' or 'Mountain landscape' and reveals the circumstances that necessitate a religious ritual.
    7 min
  • Aganaanooru 241 – The one near is now afar
    In this episode, we perceive a lady's angst, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Aganaanooru 241, penned by Kaavanmullai Poothanaar. Set in the 'Paalai' or 'Drylands landscape', the verse etches this difficult terrain in much detail.
    5 min
  • Aganaanooru 240 – The buzz at night
    In this episode, we listen to words seeking a change in a person's path, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Aganaanooru 240, penned by Ezhooppandri Naagan Kumaranaar. The verse is situated amidst the swirling waves of the 'Neythal' or 'Coastal landscape' and describes the activities of the denizens at night.
    5 min

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Reflections on 2000 Year Old Tamil Poetry