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  • Kurunthogai 99 – A flood in a cupped hand
    In this episode, we relish a picturesque parallel to the feeling of love, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 99, penned by Avvaiyaar. The verse is situated in the forests of 'Mullai' and speaks in the voice of the man to the confidante, in response to her question asking whether he thought of the lady when he was away on his mission.
    5 min
  • Kurunthogai 98 – Wishing for a messenger
    In this episode, we listen to a heartfelt wish for a messenger, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 98, penned by Kokulamutranaar. Set in the forest regions of 'Mullai', the verse speaks in the voice of the lady to her confidante, revealing her angst as the man continues to stay away even after the promised season of return.
    5 min
  • Kurunthogai 97 – From here and now
    In this episode, we hear the lament of a lady, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 97, penned by Venboothi. The verse is situated in the coastal regions of 'Neythal' and speaks in the voice of the lady to her confidante, expressing her angst at the man's delay in seeking her hand in marriage.
    5 min
  • Kurunthogai 96 – A tree by a cascade
    In this episode, we infer a lady's trust in her man, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 96, penned by Alloor Nanmullaiyaar. Set in the mountains of 'Kurunji', the verse speaks in the voice of the lady to the confidante, responding with anger to her friend's words of complaint about the man's delay in seeking the lady's hand.
    6 min
  • Kurunthogai 95 – Subdued by a soft drop
    In this episode, we relish an exquisite interaction between the elements, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 95, penned by Kabilar. Set in the mountains of 'Kurinji', the verse speaks in the voice of the man to his friend, explaining the reason for his troubled state.
    6 min
  • Kurunthogai 94 – Reflecting on the rains
    In this episode, we observe a lady's conviction as well as her concern for her beloved, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 94, penned by Kathakannan. The verse is situated in the forests of 'Mullai' and speaks in the voice of the lady to her confidante, allaying the friend's worry that the lady would not be able to bear with the man's parting.
    5 min
  • Kurunthogai 93 – Shading the hues of fury
    In this episode, we perceive a philosophical interpretation for the presence of anger, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 93, penned by Alloor Nanmullaiyaar. Set in the farmlands of 'Marutham', the verse speaks in the voice of the lady to her confidante, refusing her friend's request to reconcile her with the man.
    5 min
  • Kurunthogai 92 – To a nest at sunset
    In this episode, we observe the projection of one's emotions on elements in nature, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 92, penned by Thamodharanaar. The verse is situated in the coastal regions of 'Neythal' and speaks in the voice of the lady, one evening, when the man, who had parted with her, continued to stay away.
    5 min
  • Kurunthogai 91 – Crashing fruit and coveting fish
    In this episode, we perceive plant and animal life in a farmland as well as the generous and war-seeking nature of a king, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 91, penned by the famous Sangam-age female poet, Avvaiyaar. Set in the agricultural regions of 'Marutham', the verse speaks in the voice of the lady to her heart, reprimanding it as it rushes towards the man, returning from the company of courtesans.
    8 min
  • Kurunthogai 90 – Journey of a jackfruit
    In this episode, we relish scenes from a rain-soaked mountain landscape, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 90, penned by Madurai Eluthaalan Senthampoothanaar. Set in the hills of 'Kurinji', the verse speaks in the voice of the confidante to the lady, conveying a hidden message to the man, listening nearby.
    7 min

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Reflections on 2000 Year Old Tamil Poetry