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Sangam Lit episodes

  • Kurunthogai 129 – Bound by ropes of love
    In this episode, we listen to the beat of a passionate heart, as echoed by Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 129, penned by Koperunchozhan, a poet-king. The verse is situated in the hills of 'Kurinji' and speaks in the voice of the man to his friend, explaining the reason for the recent changes in him.
    6 min
  • Kurunthogai 128 – Yearning for past delights
    In this episode, we relish a precise simile from the natural world that pinpoints to the emotions within, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 128, penned by Paranar. Set in the coastal regions of 'Neythal', the verse speaks in the voice of the man to his heart, expressing his dejection at being unable to meet his lady at the trysting spot.
    6 min
  • Kurunthogai 127 – Lying bard and leaping carp
    In this episode, we take in a scene from the fields of a farming town and perceive the consequences of a lie, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 127, penned by Orambokiyaar. The verse is situated in the agricultural regions of 'Marutham' and speaks in the voice of the confidante to the man, in response to the words of the singer, sent as a messenger by the man to allay the anger of his lady.
    6 min
  • Kurunthogai 126 – Smile of seasonal flowers
    In this episode, we observe the projection of inner angst on the outer world, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 126, penned by Okkoor Maasaathiyaar. Set in the forest regions of 'Mullai', the verse speaks in the voice of the lady to her confidante, conveying her pain as the man remains parted away.
    6 min
  • Kurunthogai 125 – With a weakened wing
    In this episode, we hear the echo of the heart in an image from nature, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 125, penned by Ammoovanaar. Set in the coastal regions of 'Neythal', the verse speaks in the voice of the lady to the confidante, passing on a hidden message to the man, listening nearby.
    8 min
  • Kurunthogai 124 – Desolate spaces near and far
    In this episode, we perceive the sound reasoning in a pertinent question, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 124, penned by Paalai Paadiya Perunkadunko. The verse is situated in the drylands of 'Paalai' and speaks in the voice of the confidante to the man, as he prepares to part away from the lady.
    5 min
  • Kurunthogai 123 – Here comes the boat
    In this episode, we observe the ingenuity of a person in conveying urgency, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 123, penned by Aiyoor Mudavanaar. Set in the coastal regions of 'Neythal', the verse speaks in the voice of the confidante to the lady, passing on a subtle message to the man, listening nearby.
    6 min
  • Kurunthogai 122 – The approaching evening
    In this episode, we listen to a lady's lament about the imminent evening, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 122, penned by Orambokiyaar. The verse is situated in the coastal regions of 'Neythal' and speaks in the voice of the lady, illustrating the effect of an evening on her mind.
    5 min
  • Kurunthogai 121 – On a mistaken branch
    In this episode, we perceive a case of mistakes and their consequences, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 121, penned by Kabilar. Set in the mountains of 'Kurinji', the verse speaks in the voice of the lady to the confidante, conveying how she had been disappointed once before, mistaking sounds around for the man's call to tryst.
    6 min
  • Kurunthogai 120 – Reaching for the unreachable
    In this episode, we listen to abstract notions about wealth and joy, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 120, penned by Paranar. Set in the mountains of 'Kurinji', the verse speaks in the voice of the man to his heart, in a message of consolation when being unable to meet with the lady at their trysting spot.
    5 min

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Reflections on 2000 Year Old Tamil Poetry