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Sangam Lit episodes

  • Kurunthogai 59 – Alluring forehead and unattainable wealth
    In this episode, we perceive the art of allaying anxiety, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 59, penned by Mosikeeranaar. The verse is situated in the drylands of 'Paalai' and speaks in the voice of the confidante to the lady, consoling her friend as she worries about the man's parting away.
    7 min
  • Kurunthogai 58 – Melting on a hot rock
    In this episode, we empathise with an emotion, expressed with an arresting image, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 58, penned by Velliveethiyaar. Set in the mountains of 'Kurinji', the verse speaks in the voice of the man to his friend, in response to the friend's rebuke about the man's behaviour.
    6 min
  • Kurunthogai 57 – An unending togetherness
    In this episode, we perceive the depth of bonding between the man and the lady, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 57, penned by Siraikudi Aanthaiyaar. 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 being placed under guard at home and prevented from trysting with the man.
    6 min
  • Kurunthogai 56 – Drinking from a puddle
    In this episode, we perceive the hardships in travelling, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 56, penned by Siraikkudi Aanthaiyaar. Set in the drylands of 'Paalai', the verse speaks in the voice of the man to his heart, mid-way in his journey through the drylands.
    6 min
  • Kurunthogai 55 – Splashing waves and swirling winds
    In this episode, we observe a technique of persuasion, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 55, penned by Neythal Kaarkiyaar, a female poet from the Sangam age, whose name, which means 'rain cloud', left me with a smile. 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.
    5 min
  • Kurunthogai 54 – Bent bamboo and flying fish rods
    In this episode, we see the dynamism of emotions reflected in elements of nature, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 54, penned by Meeneri Thoondilaar. The verse is situated in the mountains of 'Kurinji' and speaks in the voice of the lady to the confidante, conveying her angst at the man's delay in formalising their union.
    5 min
  • Kurunthogai 53 – Petals, puffed rice and promises
    In this episode, we perceive picturesque similes to describe the elements on land, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 53, penned by Koperuncholan, a poet-king from the Early Chola dynasty. Set in the farmlands of 'Marutham', the verse speaks in the voice of the confidante to the man, pressing him to seek the lady's hand without further delay.
    8 min
  • Kurunthogai 52 – A momentous friendship
    In this episode, we listen to an explanation about the turn of events, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 52, penned by Panampaaranaar. The verse is situated in mountains of 'Kurinji' and speaks in the voice of the confidante to the lady, conveying the reason why preparations were ongoing for the lady's marriage with the man.
    6 min
  • Kurunthogai 51 – Scattered flowers on the shore
    In this episode, we hear of events that bring good news to the lady, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 51, penned by Kundriyanaar. Set in the coastal regions of 'Neythal', the verse speaks in the voice of confidante to the lady, allaying the lady's anxiety about the delay in the man's return to seek her hand in marriage.
    6 min
  • Kurunthogai 50 – Shining shores and slipping bangles
    In this episode, we perceive the consequence of loneliness in a lady, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 50, penned by Kundriyanaar. Set in the farmlands of 'Marutham', the verse speaks in the voice of the lady to the messengers, sent by the man, conveying her angst when they come seeking entry to her house.
    5 min

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Reflections on 2000 Year Old Tamil Poetry