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Sangam Lit episodes

  • Kurunthogai 219 – The right time to enquire
    In this episode, we perceive a subtle technique of persuasion, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 219, penned by Velloor Kizhaar Makanaar Venpoothiyaar. 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.
    6 min
  • Kurunthogai 218 – To not to…
    In this episode, we perceive an angry sort of determination, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 218, penned by Kotranaar. Set in the drylands of 'Paalai', the verse speaks in the voice of the lady to the confidante, in response to the friend's concern about the lady's ability to bear with the man's parting.
    6 min
  • Kurunthogai 217 – A sigh of conviction
    In this episode, we listen to the rationalisation behind a difficult decision, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 217, penned by Thangaal Mudakkollanaar. The verse is situated in the mountains of 'Kurinji' and speaks in the voice of the confidante to the lady, persuading the lady to follow the man's proposed solution to their problem.
    6 min
  • Kurunthogai 216 – The pitiless rains
    In this episode, we perceive the angst of a parted lady, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 216, penned by Kachipettu Kanchi Kotranaar. Set in the drylands of 'Paalai', the verse speaks in the voice of the lady to the confidante, in response to the friend's words of concern about the lady's ability to bear with the man's parting.
    6 min
  • Kurunthogai 215 – Descending sun and declining sorrow
    In this episode, we listen to comforting words, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 215, penned by Madurai Alakkar Gnaalar Makanaar Mallanaar. Set in the drylands of 'Paalai', the verse speaks in the voice of the confidante to the lady, promising the lady that her man would return soon.
    7 min
  • Kurunthogai 214 – The gift of leaves
    In this episode, we perceive curious events around courtship, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 214, penned by Koodaloor Kizhaar. The verse is situated in the mountains of 'Kurinji' and speaks in the voice of the confidante to the lady's kith and kin, in response to arrangements for a ritual.
    7 min
  • Kurunthogai 213 – Inspiration for perseverance
    In this episode, we relish an alluring scene in nature as an instance of a person's determination, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 213, penned by Kachipettu Kaanji Kotranaar. Set in the drylands of 'Paalai', the verse speaks in the voice of the confidante to the lady, in response to the lady's worry that the man would return halfway from his mission.
    7 min
  • Kurunthogai 212 – A waiting chariot by the sea
    In this episode, we listen to persuasive words, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 212, penned by Neythal Kaarkiyaar. The verse is situated in the coastal regions of 'Neythal' and speaks in the voice of the confidante to the lady, bringing a request to tryst from the man.
    5 min
  • Kurunthogai 211 – A single flower on a scorched tree
    In this episode, we listen to words allaying anxiety, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 211, penned by Kaavanmullai Poothanaar. Set in the drylands of 'Paalai', the verse speaks in the voice of the confidante to the lady, in response to the lady's words of worry about the man, who had parted away.
    5 min
  • Kurunthogai 210 – When the crow caws
    In this episode, we learn of offerings made to birds and the significance of bird calls, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 210, penned by Kaakkai Paadiniyaar Nachellaiyaar. Set in the forest regions of 'Mullai', the verse speaks in the voice of the confidante to the man, in response to his praise about the friend's comforting presence to the lady in the man's absence.
    7 min

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Reflections on 2000 Year Old Tamil Poetry