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  • Aganaanooru 199 – Not even for all that wealth
    In this episode, we listen to a clear decision made after moments of deliberation, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Aganaanooru 199, penned by Kallaadanaar. Set in the 'Paalai' or 'Drylands landscape', the verse portrays the dreariness and dangers in this domain.
    6 min
  • Aganaanooru 198 – Who is she really?
    In this episode, we listen to words of passion, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Aganaanooru 198, penned by Paranar. The verse is situated amidst the soaring peaks of the 'Kurinji' or 'Mountain landscape' and echoes the beating heart of man in love.
    5 min
  • Aganaanooru 197 – The promise of a return
    In this episode, we listen to words of consolation, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Aganaanooru 197, penned by Maamoolanaar. Set in the 'Paalai' or 'Drylands landscape', the verse etches the domain with a heartwarming simile.
    6 min
  • Aganaanooru 196 – On pleasure and duty
    In this episode, we perceive a woman's anger, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Aganaanooru 196, penned by Paranar. The verse is situated amidst the uproarious streets of the 'Marutham' or 'Farmlands landscape' and contrasts the nature of men and women.
    6 min
  • Aganaanooru 195 – Headed here or there?
    In this episode, we listen to a mother's yearning words, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Aganaanooru 195, penned by Kayamanaar. Set in the 'Paalai' or 'Drylands landscape', the verse reveals the questions that arise in a Sangam mother's heart at the moment of her daughter's elopement.
    6 min
  • Aganaanooru 194 – Isn’t this that season?
    In this episode, we perceive the arrival of a particular season, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Aganaanooru 194, penned by Idaikkaadanaar. The verse is situated amidst the millet fields of the 'Mullai' or 'Forest landscape' and echoes the disappointment in a person's heart.
    6 min
  • Aganaanooru 193 – The truly difficult path
    In this episode, we listen to the declaration of a decision, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Aganaanooru 193, penned by Madurai Maruthan Ilanaakanaar. Set in the 'Paalai' or 'Drylands landscape', the verse contrasts the two paths that looms ahead in the mind's eye.
    5 min
  • Aganaanooru 192 – Carry on, little bird
    In this episode, we perceive words of hidden persuasion, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Aganaanooru 192, penned by Pothumpil Kizhaan Venkannanaar. The verse is situated amidst the lush millet fields of the 'Kurinji' or 'Mountain landscape' and presents intriguing images of wild life from this domain.
    9 min
  • Aganaanooru 191 – Comforting sound of presence
    In this episode, we perceive a decision in the making, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Aganaanooru 191, penned by Orodakathu Kantharathanaar. Set in the 'Paalai' or 'Drylands landscape', the verse relays a sense of protection and care.
    7 min
  • Aganaanooru 190 – Nothing happened but everything did
    In this episode, we perceive a curious way of revealing something, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Aganaanooru 190, penned by Ulochchanaar. The verse is situated amidst the playful waves of the 'Neythal' or 'Coastal landscape' and narrates a non-incident.
    6 min

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Reflections on 2000 Year Old Tamil Poetry