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  • Kurunthogai 239 – The far-reaching fragrance
    In this episode, we relish intricate meanings weaved into elements of nature, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 239, penned by Aasiriyar Perunkannanaar. The verse is situated in the hills of 'Kurinji' and speaks in the voice of the lady to the confidante, passing on a hidden message to the man, listening nearby.
    6 min
  • Kurunthogai 238 – As pretty as a city
    In this episode, we observe the ire of a woman, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 238, penned by Kundriyanaar. Set in the farmlands of 'Marutham', the verse speaks in the voice of the confidante to the man, refusing to accept his words of reconciliation.
    6 min
  • Kurunthogai 237 – The roaring tigers in-between
    In this episode, we listen to the worry in a man's heart, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 237, penned by Alloor Nanmullaiyaar. The verse is situated in the drylands of 'Paalai' and speaks in the voice of the man to his charioteer, as he contemplates the distance between himself and his beloved.
    5 min
  • Kurunthogai 236 – Return before you go
    In this episode, we perceive the crisis in a man's parting, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 236, penned by Nariveroothalaiyaar. Set in the coastal regions of 'Neythal', the verse speaks in the voice of the confidante to the man, when he requests her to take care of the lady as he parts on a journey to gather wealth.
    6 min
  • Kurunthogai 235 – A snake skin cascade
    In this episode, we relish picturesque references to a lady's hamlet, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 235, penned by Maayendanaar. Set in the 'drylands' of 'Paalai', the verse speaks in the voice of the man to the northern wind, concealing a hidden message to his charioteer, urging him to rush to the village of the man's lady love.
    6 min
  • Kurunthogai 234 – A day of dusks
    In this episode, we listen to an expression of desolation about time, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 234, penned by Milaiperunkanthanaar. The verse is situated in the forest regions of 'Mullai' and speaks in the voice of the lady to the confidante, as the man continues to remain parted away.
    6 min
  • Kurunthogai 233 – Bold strokes of gold
    In this episode, we perceive the wealth of a home, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 233, penned by Peyanaar. Set in the forest regions of 'Mullai', the verse speaks in the voice of the man to his charioteer, on his return from a mission to gather wealth for his wedding with the lady.
    6 min
  • Kurunthogai 232 – Sleeping in the shade
    In this episode, we relish scenes in nature and the stories they tell, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 232, penned by Oon Pithaiyaar. Set in the drylands of 'Paalai', the verse speaks in the voice of the confidante to the lady, consoling her friend as the man remained parted away.
    6 min
  • Kurunthogai 231 – Cemetery of strangers
    In this episode, we perceive the angst of a lady at being ignored by her husband, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 231, penned by Paalai Paadiya Perunkandunko. Set in the farmlands of 'Marutham', the verse speaks in the voice of the lady to the confidante, refusing to entertain the message of reconciliation from the man.
    8 min
  • Kurunthogai 230 – Missing footprints on the shore
    In this episode, we perceive a nuanced technique of persuasion, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 230, penned by Pandiyan Arivudai Nambi. Set in the coastal regions of 'Neythal', the verse speaks in the voice of the confidante to the lady, passing on a hidden message about the man's request to tryst.
    5 min

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Reflections on 2000 Year Old Tamil Poetry