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Sangam Lit episodes

  • Kurunthogai 229 – Fight at first sight
    In this episode, we listen to an amused expression of wonder, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 229, penned by Modhaasanaar. The verse is situated in the drylands of 'Paalai' and speaks in the voice of wayfarers amongst themselves, on observing the man and lady, eloping together.
    6 min
  • Kurunthogai 228 – In the waves he waves
    In this episode, we delight in an expression about love that transcends space, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 228, penned by Seythi Valluvar Perunchaathanaar. Set in the coastal regions of 'Neythal', the verse speaks in the voice of the lady to the confidante, in response to the friend's appreciation about the lady bearing well with the man's parting.
    5 min
  • Kurunthogai 227 – As the lotus lies
    In this episode, we relish the science of deduction at play, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 227, penned by Othagnaaniyaar. Set in the coastal regions of 'Neythal', the verse speaks in the voice of the confidante to the lady, passing on a message to the man, listening nearby.
    5 min
  • Kurunthogai 226 – Radiance of the past
    In this episode, we perceive a picturesque portrait of an ancient shore, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 226, penned by Madurai Ezhuthaalan Senthampoothanaar. 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 worry about the lady, as the man remained parted away.
    5 min
  • Kurunthogai 225 – Eating for a calf
    In this episode, we perceive an intricate technique of persuasion, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 225, penned by Kabilar. Set in the mountains of 'Kurinji', the verse speaks in the voice of the confidante to the man, pressing him to return without undue delay from his journey to gather wealth.
    7 min
  • Kurunthogai 224 – Soaring above suffering
    In this episode, we perceive how humaneness soars even in the midst of suffering, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 224, penned by Koovan Mainthanaar. The verse is situated in the drylands of 'Paalai' and speaks in the voice of the lady to herself, passing on a message to the confidante, listening nearby.
    6 min
  • Kurunthogai 223 – On a day of festivity
    In this episode, we perceive a retrospective look at the past in response to a difficult situation in the present, as portrayed by Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 223, penned by Madurai Kadaiyathaar Makanaar Vennaakanaar. Set in the hills of 'Kurinji', the verse speaks in the voice of the lady to the confidante, in response to the confidante's words that the lady must bear with the man's parting.
    6 min
  • Kurunthogai 222 – Holding on as one
    In this episode, we perceive a curious way of ascertaining closeness, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 222, penned by Siraikudi Aanthaiyaar. The verse is situated in the hills of 'Kurinji' and speaks in the voice of the man to his heart, after locating the lady's confidante among her playmates.
    6 min
  • Kurunthogai 221 – On a goatherd’s head
    In this episode, we perceive references to the lives of ancient goatherds, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 221, penned by Uraiyoor Mudhukotranaar. Set in the forests of 'Mullai', the verse speaks in the voice of the lady to the confidante, conveying her angst as the man is delayed beyond his promised season of return.
    6 min
  • Kurunthogai 220 – Smile of a wild cat
    In this episode, we listen to a lady in angst, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 220, penned by Okoor Maasathiyaar. Set in the forest regions of 'Mullai', the verse speaks in the voice of the lady to her confidante, expressing her sorrow as the man continued to stay away.
    5 min

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Reflections on 2000 Year Old Tamil Poetry