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Sangam Lit episodes

  • Kurunthogai 39 – Hot winds of pining
    In this episode, we perceive a deep concern for another, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 39, penned by Avvaiyaar. The verse is set in the drylands of 'Paalai' and speaks in the voice of the lady to her confidante, expressing what makes her worried about the man's parting away.
    6 min
  • Kurunthogai 38 – Bearing with parting
    In this episode, we perceive the pain in parting, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 38, penned by Kabilar. Set in the mountain country of 'Kurinji', the verse speaks in the voice of the lady to the confidante, expressing her inability to bear with the man's parting away.
    5 min
  • Kurunthogai 37 – Love in the path he treads
    In this episode, we relish an act of love in nature, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 37, penned by Paalai Paadiya Perungkadungko. The verse is situated in the drylands of 'Paalai' and speaks in the voice of the confidante to the lady, consoling her saying that the man has every reason to return soon to her.
    5 min
  • Kurunthogai 36 – Spreading vines and sleeping elephants
    In this episode, we hear the echo of a promise from a picturesque scene in nature, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 36, penned by Paranar. Set in the mountain country of 'Kurinji', the verse speaks in the voice of the lady to the confidante, consoling her friend, who seem worried about how the lady would bear with the man's parting.
    6 min
  • Kurunthogai 35 – Tears of the rain
    In this episode, we hear the voice of seasons in the changing scenes in nature, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 35, penned by Kalaarkeeran Eyitriyaar. Set in the farmlands of 'Marutham', the verse speaks in the voice of the lady to the confidante, conveying the reason for her misery.
    5 min
  • Kurunthogai 34 – Din of a jubilant return
    In this episode, we see the confluence of nature and history on a lady's forehead, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 34, penned by Kolli Kannanaar. The verse is situated in the farmlands of 'Marutham' and speaks in the voice of the confidante to the lady, conveying a jubilant news to her.
    6 min
  • Kurunthogai 33 – Words of a wandering musician
    In this episode, we perceive a portrait of a travelling musician, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 33, penned by Padumarathu Mosikeeranaar. Set in the farmlands of 'Marutham', the verse speaks in the voice of the lady to her confidante, conveying that the singer, who has been sent as a messenger by the man, finds favour in her eyes.
    6 min
  • Kurunthogai 32 – Oblivious to time
    In this episode, we perceive how love distorts time, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 32, penned by Alloor Nanmullaiyaar. The verse is situated in the mountains of 'Kurinji' and speaks in the voice of the man to the confidante, seeking her help to further his relationship with the lady.
    7 min
  • Kurunthogai 31 – Dancers in love
    In this episode, we perceive a curious way of how the lady reveals her love relationship, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 31, penned by Aathimanthiyaar. Set in the farmlands of 'Marutham', the verse speaks in the voice of the lady to her confidante, passing on a hidden message about the man.
    6 min
  • Kurunthogai 30 – A so-true false dream
    In this episode, we reflect on a well-known aspect of our lives, hearing another's experience, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 30, penned by Kachipettu Nannaakaiyaar. Set in the drylands of 'Paalai', the verse speaks in the voice of the lady to her confidante, in response to her friend's question about the reason for her distress.
    6 min

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Reflections on 2000 Year Old Tamil Poetry