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Sangam Lit episodes

  • Kurunthogai 20 – The wise and the unwise
    In this episode, we perceive abstractions around the theme of gathering wealth, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 20, penned by Koperuncholan, a poet-king, belonging to the Early Chola dynasty during the Sangam period. The verse is situated in the drylands of 'Paalai' and speaks in the voice of the lady to the confidante, on hearing the news that the man had parted away to gather wealth.
    5 min
  • Kurunthogai 19 – The strange flower at home
    In this episode, we glean facts about history and a household, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 19, penned by Paranar. Set in the agricultural regions of 'Marutham', the verse speaks in the voice of the man to his heart, lamenting about the lack of forgiveness from the lady.
    6 min
  • Kurunthogai 18 – The small and the huge
    In this episode, we relish references to a delicious fruit, native to South India, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 18, penned by Kabilar. Set in the mountain country of 'Kurinji', the verse speaks in the voice of the confidante to the man, persuading him to seek the lady's hand in marriage.
    7 min
  • Kurunthogai 17 – A sequence of consequence
    In this episode, we learn of the details in a curious custom of courting, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 17, penned by Pereyil Muruvalaar. The verse is situated in the mountains of 'Kurunji' and speaks in the voice of the man to the confidante, conveying the probable consequence of her refusal to heed to his requests towards furthering his relationship with the lady.
    6 min
  • Kurunthogai 16 – Wild call in a wasteland
    In this episode, we relish a unique simile and the hope it evokes, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 16, penned by Paalai Paadiya Perunkadungko. Set in the drylands of 'Paalai', the verse speaks in the voice of the confidante to the lady, conveying a positive thought to alleviate the lady's suffering about the man's parting away.
    6 min
  • Kurunthogai 15 – Truth of a relationship
    In this episode, we observe the acceptance of an unexpected event, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 15, penned by Avvaiyaar. The verse is situated in the drylands of 'Paalai' and speaks in the voice of the lady's foster mother to the birth mother, announcing the truth about the lady's relationship.
    7 min
  • Kurunthogai 14 – Threat of a ride
    In this episode, we perceive a social custom and its implications, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 14, penned by Thol Kabilar. Set in the mountains of 'Kurinji', the verse speaks in the voice of the man to the confidante, in a subtle threat about his course of action, after her rejection of his request.
    6 min
  • Kurunthogai 13 – Rain and Return
    In this episode, we bask in the beauty of the mountain country, portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 13, penned by Kabilar. The verse is situated in the hills of 'Kurinji' and speaks in the voice of the lady to her confidante, explaining the reasons for her ill-health, after the man had parted away.
    5 min
  • Kurunthogai 12 – Parched and perilous path
    In this episode, we get a glimpse of the dangers in ancient travel, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 12, penned by Othalaanthaiyaar. Set in the drylands of 'Paalai', the verse speaks in the voice of the lady, perceiving the worry in her confidante about her state, after the man had parted away.
    7 min
  • Kurunthogai 11 – Onward to wherever he is
    In this episode, we perceive the angst in a lady, propelling her on an unthinkable path, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 11, penned by Mamoolanaar. The verse is situated in the drylands of 'Paalai' and speaks in the voice of the lady to her heart, as her confidante listens nearby.
    6 min

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Reflections on 2000 Year Old Tamil Poetry