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Sangam Lit episodes

  • Kurunthogai 249 – Glimpse of a hill
    In this episode, we perceive a technique to bear with parting, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 249, penned by Kabilar. The verse is situated in the hills of 'Kurinji' and speaks in the voice of the lady to the confidante, in response to the question as to how the lady would handle the man's separation.
    6 min
  • Kurunthogai 248 – The shrinking palm trees
    In this episode, we listen to words of consolation, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 248, penned by Ulochanaar. Set in the coastal regions of 'Neythal', the verse speaks in the voice of the confidante to the lady, allaying the lady's worries about the delay in her marriage to the man.
    6 min
  • Kurunthogai 247 – Sleeping elephant and showering flowers
    In this episode, we perceive positive feelings about a relationship, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 247, penned by Senthampoothanaar. The verse is situated in the hills of 'Kurinji' and speaks in the voice of the confidante to the lady, conveying the man's promise to seek the lady's hand in marriage.
    6 min
  • Kurunthogai 246 – Mother’s bother
    In this episode, we observe a curious technique of persuasion, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 246, penned by Kabilar. 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.
    6 min
  • Kurunthogai 245 – A defensive fence
    In this episode, we observe the protectiveness of a lady towards her man, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 245, penned by Maalaimaaranaar. Set in the coastal regions of 'Neythal', the verse 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.
    5 min
  • Kurunthogai 244 – An elephant at the door
    In this episode, we observe the plight of a lady at a midnight hour, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 244, penned by Kannanaar. The verse is situated in the hills of 'Kurinji' and speaks in the voice of the confidante to the man, passing on a hidden message asking him to seek the lady's hand in marriage.
    5 min
  • Kurunthogai 243 – A forced-open flower
    In this episode, we perceive an intricate response to words of advice, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 243, penned by Nambi Kuttuvanaar. The verse is situated in the coastal regions of 'Neythal' and speaks in the voice of the lady to the confidante, replying to the confidante's words that the lady must bear with the man's parting.
    6 min
  • Kurunthogai 242 – Rain-soaked rooster and homebound chariot
    In this episode, we relish the joy of a mother in seeing her daughter happily married, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 242, penned by Kulatrathanaar. Set in the forests of 'Mullai', the verse speaks in the voice of the lady's foster mother to the lady's birth mother, on returning after a visit to the lady's marital home.
    7 min
  • Kurunthogai 241 – Claim of the eyes
    In this episode, we perceive the nature of grief, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 241, penned by Kabilar. The verse is situated in the hills of 'Kurinji' and speaks in the voice of the lady to the confidante, conveying how she seems to have no control over the expression of her emotion.
    5 min
  • Kurunthogai 240 – Sinking mountains at dusk
    In this episode, we relish picturesque similes that detail the flora and fauna of the past, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 240, penned by Kollan Azhisiyaar. Set in the mountains of 'Kurinji', the verse speaks in the voice of the lady to the confidante, conveying the angst in her heart as evening arrives.
    6 min

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Reflections on 2000 Year Old Tamil Poetry