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  • Kurunthogai 169 – A vessel for fresh fish
    In this episode, we listen to words of anger expressing discontent within, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 169, penned by Velli Veethiyaar. The verse is situated in the agricultural regions of 'Marutham' and speaks in the voice of the lady to the man, as he tries to allay her ire about his parting away with a courtesan.
    6 min
  • Kurunthogai 168 – An opened box of jasmines
    In this episode, we relish a sensory experience involving flowers in the rain, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 168, penned by Siraikudi Aanthaiyaar. Set in the drylands of 'Paalai', the verse speaks in the voice of the man to his heart, in response to its insistence that he part away from the lady in search of wealth.
    6 min
  • Kurunthogai 167 – A labour of love
    In this episode, we perceive a quaint scene of domestic bliss, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 167, penned by Koodalur Kizhaar. The verse is situated in the forest regions of 'Mullai' and speaks in the voice of the lady's foster-mother to the birth-mother, narrating events that transpired in the lady's marital home.
    7 min
  • Kurunthogai 166 – Seabirds in a town
    In this episode, we observe how a city transforms in the view of a beholder, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 166, penned by Koodaloor Kizhar. Set in the coastal regions of 'Neythal', the verse speaks in the voice of the confidante to the lady, conveying the lady's state as she's confined to the house.
    6 min
  • Kurunthogai 165 – Intoxicated by her tresses
    In this episode, we observe the frenzied state of a heart in the first rush of love, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 165, penned by Paranar. Set in the hills of 'Kurinji', the verse speaks in the voice of the man to his heart, after the lady's confidante refuses his request to tryst with the lady.
    6 min
  • Kurunthogai 164 – Let the waves take me
    In this episode, we observe negative emotions between two women, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 164, penned by Mangudi Maruthanaar. The verse is situated in the agricultural regions of 'Marutham' and speaks in the voice of the courtesan to her friend, while passing on a pointed message to the lady's friends, listening nearby.
    7 min
  • Kurunthogai 163 – Lament of the sea
    In this episode, we perceive how a lady projects her feelings on an element of land, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 163, penned by Ammoovanaar. Set in the coastal regions of 'Neythal', the verse speaks in the voice of the lady to the sea, lamenting about her state, as she remains parted away from the man.
    5 min
  • Kurunthogai 162 – Smile of a wild jasmine
    In this episode, we listen to how a man's words to a flower echoes his deep feelings, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 162, penned by Karuvoor Pavuthiranaar. The verse is situated in the forest regions of 'Mullai' and speaks in the voice of the man to a wild jasmine, as he returns homeward after completing his mission.
    6 min
  • Kurunthogai 161 – Elephant in the rain
    In this episode, we observe a domestic scene and understand its hidden implications, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 161, penned by Nakirar. Set in the mountains of 'Kurinji', the verse speaks in the voice of the lady to her confidante, passing on a message to the man, listening nearby.
    7 min
  • Kurunthogai 160 – Torment of twin birds
    In this episode, we relish references to a bird that lived in ancient India, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 160, penned by Madurai Maruthan Ilanaakanaar. Set in the mountains of 'Kurinji', the verse speaks in the voice of the lady to her confidante, in response to her friend's consolation that the man would soon return.
    7 min

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Reflections on 2000 Year Old Tamil Poetry