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  • Kurunthogai 199 – An everlasting love
    In this episode, we perceive the depth of a man's love for his lady, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 199, penned by Paranar. The verse is situated in the hills of 'Kurinji' and speaks in the voice of the man to his heart, in response to the confidante's message that the lady has been confined to her house.
    6 min
  • Kurunthogai 198 – Full grown millets and the future
    In this episode, we perceive a stack of similes that illustrate elements of life in ancient Tamil country, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 198, penned by Kabilar. Set in the hills of 'Kurinji', the verse speaks in the voice of the confidante to the man, requesting him to change the spot where he trysts with the lady.
    7 min
  • Kurunthogai 197 – Rains and winds of yore
    In this episode, we perceive the form a season takes in the mind of a lady, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 197, penned by Kachipettu Nannaakaiyaar. The verse is situated in the coastal regions of 'Neythal' and speaks in the voice of the lady to the confidante, conveying her torment as the man continues to be parted away.
    5 min
  • Kurunthogai 196 – Sweet as a mountain spring
    In this episode, we listen to an inference about the changing nature of a person's love, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 196, penned by Milai Kanthanaar. Set in the farmlands of 'Marutham', the verse speaks in the voice of the confidante to the man, refusing his request to reconcile with the lady.
    7 min
  • Kurunthogai 195 – A wax doll in a hot breeze
    In this episode, we observe a lady's state of mind as evening approaches, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 195, penned by Theratharanaar. Set in the coastal regions of 'Neythal', the verse speaks in the voice of the lady to the confidante, expressing her angst as the man remains parted away.
    6 min
  • Kurunthogai 194 – The tormenting two
    In this episode, we perceive the precise reasons for a lady's angst, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 194, penned by Kovarthanaar. The verse is situated in the forest regions of 'Mullai' and speaks in the voice of the lady to the confidante, as the man is delayed beyond his promised season of return.
    5 min
  • Kurunthogai 193 – The scent of his wild jasmines
    In this episode, we perceive the contentment in a lady, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 193, penned by Arisil Kizhaar. Set in the forests of 'Mullai', the verse speaks in the voice of the lady to the confidante, in response to the confidante's comment, when she visited the lady in her marital home.
    6 min
  • Kurunthogai 192 – Golden pollen on black wings
    In this episode, we relish a striking connection between an element of nature and a jeweller's object, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 192, penned by Kachipettu Nannaakaiyaar. The verse is situated in the drylands of 'Paalai' and speaks in the voice of the lady to the confidante, expressing her inability to bear with the man's parting.
    7 min
  • Kurunthogai 191 – The returning stranger
    In this episode, we perceive a lady's response to the man's absence, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 191, penned by an anonymous poet. Set in the forest regions of 'Mullai', the verse speaks in the voice of the lady to her confidante, as the friend expressed worry about the lady's ability to bear with the man's parting.
    5 min
  • Kurunthogai 190 – Tinkling of a single bell
    In this episode, we perceive a lady's wondering question about the man, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 190, penned by Poothampullanaar. Set in the forest regions of 'Mullai', the verse speaks in the voice of lady to her confidante, expressing her state of mind as she's parted away from the man.
    6 min

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Reflections on 2000 Year Old Tamil Poetry