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Sangam Lit episodes

  • Kurunthogai 139 – Clucking cries of slander
    In this episode, we perceive the projection of human concerns on other life around, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 139, penned by Okkoor Maasaathiyaar. The verse is situated in the agricultural regions of 'Marutham' and speaks in the voice of the confidante to the man, refusing him entry to the lady's house.
    6 min
  • Kurunthogai 138 – Falling flowers at midnight
    In this episode, we relish references to nature stitched seamlessly into this song on relationships, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 138, penned by Kollan Azhisi. Set in the mountains of 'Kurinji', the verse speaks in the voice of the confidante to the lady, passing on a hidden message to the man, listening nearby.
    5 min
  • Kurunthogai 137 – No one at the gates
    In this episode, we perceive a unique way of allaying anxiety about separation, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 137, penned by Paalai Paadiya Perunkadunko. The verse is situated in the drylands of 'Paalai' and speaks in the voice of the man to the lady, in response to her fears about his parting away.
    5 min
  • Kurunthogai 136 – The nature of love
    In this episode, we perceive the natural correlation between animal and human life, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 136, penned by Milai Perunkanthanaar. Set in the mountains of 'Kurinji', the verse speaks in the voice of the man to his friend, detailing the misunderstood nature of love.
    7 min
  • Kurunthogai 135 – That which is life to women and men
    In this episode, we perceive the priorities in the life of men and women, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 135, penned by Paalai Paadiya Perunkadunko. Set in the drylands of 'Paalai', the verse speaks in the voice of the confidante to the lady, in response to the lady's fear that the man was preparing to part away.
    6 min
  • Kurunthogai 134 – Desolate branch and deserting cascade
    In this episode, we look at the spread of the land in a mountain country and see the lady's emotions there, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 134, penned by Kovengai Perunkathavanaar. The verse is situated in the hills of 'Kurinji' and speaks in the voice of the lady to her confidante, expressing her yearning for the man's return.
    7 min
  • Kurunthogai 133 – A sprouting leaf of faith
    In this episode, we observe how a mountain farmer's field speaks the hope in a lady's heart, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 133, penned by Uraiyoor Muthukannan Saathanaar. Set in the mountains of 'Kurinji', the verse speaks in the voice of the lady to her confidante, as the man delays seeking her hand in marriage.
    7 min
  • Kurunthogai 132 – A calf’s look of love
    In this episode, we listen to a description of a beloved in the words of a heart in love, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 132, penned by Sirakudi Aanthaiyaar. The verse is situated in the hills of 'Kurinji' and speaks in the voice of the man to his friend, in response to the friend's words chiding the man for his unstable behaviour after falling in love.
    6 min
  • Kurunthogai 131 – Farmer with a single plough
    In this episode, we perceive how a simile from a farming field prints tracks of the heart, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 131, penned by Or Er Uzhavanaar. Set in the drylands of 'Paalai', the verse speaks in the voice of the man to his heart, as his mission ends and his promised season of return approaches.
    5 min
  • Kurunthogai 130 – Beyond Above Across
    In this episode, we perceive a persuasive argument to pacify an anxious heart, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 130, penned by Velli Veethiyaar. Set in the drylands of 'Paalai', the verse speaks in the voice of the confidante to the lady, allaying her anxiety about the man, who had parted away.
    6 min

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Reflections on 2000 Year Old Tamil Poetry