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  • Kurunthogai 189 – A plan to rush back home
    In this episode, we observe a man's masterplan to hurry home to his beloved, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 189, penned by Madurai Eelathu Poothanthevanaar. The verse is situated in the drylands of 'Paalai' and speaks in the voice of the man to his charioteer, passing on a subtle message to his wife, listening nearby.
    6 min
  • Kurunthogai 188 – A rainy evening in the forests
    In this episode, we perceive a lady's angst as the season changes, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 188, penned by Madurai Alakkar Gnaalar Makanaar Mallanaar. Set in the forest regions of 'Mullai', the verse speaks in the voice of the lady to the confidante, as the man is delayed beyond his promised season of return.
    5 min
  • Kurunthogai 187 – A mountain goat in the shade
    In this episode, we observe the unshakeable trust in a beloved, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 187, penned by Kabilar. The verse is situated in the hills of 'Kurinji' and speaks in the voice of the lady to her confidante, in response to the confidante's words berating the parted man for the delay in returning to the lady.
    6 min
  • Kurunthogai 186 – Smiling jasmines and rain showers
    In this episode, we perceive a lady's state of mind impacted by the changing seasons, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 186, penned by Okkoor Maasaathiyaar. Set in the forest regions of 'Mullai', the verse speaks in the voice of the lady to her confidante, expressing how she feels, as the man is delayed beyond his promised season of return.
    6 min
  • Kurunthogai 185 – A flame-lily on a mountain rock
    In this episode, we perceive a subtle technique of persuasion, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 185, penned by Madurai Aruvai Vaanikan Ilavettanaar. Set in the mountains of 'Kurinji', the verse speaks in the voice of the lady to her confidante, in response to the confidante's question about the lady's changed state, even as the man was trysting with her.
    7 min
  • Kurunthogai 184 – Caught in her net
    In this episode, we understand a man's perception about a lady he met recently, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 184, penned by Arya Arasan Yaazh Piramathathan, a king said to be from northern India. The verse is situated in the coastal regions of 'Neythal' and speaks in the voice of the man to his friend, in response to the friend's words scolding him for his changed behaviour.
    6 min
  • Kurunthogai 183 – Scenes of togetherness
    In this episode, we observe the effect of the changing season on nature, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 183, penned by Avvaiyaar. Set in the forest regions of 'Mullai', the verse speaks in the voice of the lady to the confidante, in response to the confidante's worry about the ability of the lady to bear with the man's parting.
    7 min
  • Kurunthogai 182 – Messenger on a palmyra horse
    In this episode, we perceive a young man's desperation, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 182, penned by Madal Paadiya Maathankeeranaar. The verse is situated in the mountains of 'Kurinji' and speaks in the voice of the man to his heart, passing on a pointed message to the lady's confidante, listening nearby.
    7 min
  • Kurunthogai 181 – Trust and purpose
    In this episode, we perceive the conviction in a married lady about the way to be, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 181, penned by Killimangalam Kizhaar. Set in the farmlands of 'Marutham', the verse speaks in the voice of the lady to her confidante, in response to the confidante's words of rebuke about the man.
    6 min
  • Kurunthogai 180 – Unbent by an elephant herd
    In this episode, we perceive a thoughtful consolation as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 180, penned by Kachipettu Nannaakaiyaar. Set in the drylands of 'Paalai', the verse speaks in the voice of the confidante to the lady, expressing the man's difficult path in his quest for wealth and concealing an assurance within.
    5 min

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Reflections on 2000 Year Old Tamil Poetry