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  • Kurunthogai 149 – The flood of love
    In this episode, we perceive the importance accorded to a woman's shyness, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 149, penned by Velli Veethiyaar. The verse is situated in the drylands of 'Paalai' and speaks in the voice of the lady to her confidante, on hearing that the lady had to elope away with the man.
    6 min
  • Kurunthogai 148 – The rains are here
    In this episode, we relish stacked similes that tell us a tale of parting, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 148, penned by Ilankeeranthaiyaar. Set in the forest regions of 'Mullai', the verse speaks in the voice of the lady to her confidante, in response to her friend's consolation about the man's return.
    7 min
  • Kurunthogai 147 – Talking to a dream
    In this episode, we relish the magical feelings evoked by a dream, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 147, penned by Koperunchozhan. The verse is situated in the drylands of 'Paalai' and speaks in the voice of the man to a dream, conveying his bittersweet emotions, as he remains parted away from the lady.
    6 min
  • Kurunthogai 146 – An assembly of the wise
    In this episode, we listen to tidings of joy, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 146, penned by Velliveethiyaar. Set in the hills of 'Kurinji', the verse speaks in the voice of the confidante to the lady, in response to the lady's worry that her kith and kin would reject the offer of marriage put forth by the man's family.
    6 min
  • Kurunthogai 145 – Unending nights of a village
    In this episode, we perceive the indignation in a lady about how the world around receives her sorrow, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 145, penned by Kollan Azhisiyaar. Set in the coastal regions of 'Neythal', the verse speaks in the voice of the lady to her confidante, one night, when the man is away, seeking wealth to win her hand.
    5 min
  • Kurunthogai 144 – From soft shores to stone paths
    In this episode, we perceive the change in circumstances in the life of a young girl, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 144, penned by Madurai Aasiriyar Kodan Kotranaar. The verse is situated in the drylands of 'Paalai' and speaks in the voice of the foster-mother, agonising over her daughter's elopement.
    7 min
  • Kurunthogai 143 – The unchanging change
    In this episode, we listen to an effective consolation, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 143, penned by Madurai Kanakkaayanaar Makanaar Nakkeeranaar. Set in the mountains of 'Kurinji', the verse speaks in the voice of the confidante to the lady, conveying words of positivity about the man's return.
    7 min
  • Kurunthogai 142 – Sighs of separation
    In this episode, we perceive the poignant feelings in a man, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 142, penned by Kabilar. The verse is situated in the hills of 'Kurinji' and speaks in the voice of the man to his heart, expressing his angst in parting with his lady after their union.
    6 min
  • Kurunthogai 141 – Dangers in the night
    In this episode, we perceive scenes from the mountain country echoing fears within, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 141, penned by Madurai Perunkollanaar. Set in the hills of 'Kurinji', the verse speaks in the voice of the lady to the confidante, passing on a message to the man, listening nearby.
    7 min
  • Kurunthogai 140 – Chameleon in the path
    In this episode, we perceive a distinctive technique of registering dissent, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 140, penned by Alloor Nanmullaiyaar. Set in the drylands of 'Paalai', the verse speaks in the voice of the lady to the confidante, in response to her friend's comment about bearing with the man's separation.
    6 min

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Reflections on 2000 Year Old Tamil Poetry