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Sangam Lit episodes

  • Aganaanooru 169 – A feast for pallor and pining
    In this episode, we listen to a man's worry about his beloved, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Aganaanooru 169, penned by Thondi Aamoor Saathanaar. Set amidst the arid spaces of the 'Paalai' or 'Drylands landscape', the verse sketches the consequences of parting in a visual manner.
    6 min
  • Aganaanooru 168 – Resounding kitchen of yore
    In this episode, we perceive an attempt to change a person's course of action, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Aganaanooru 168, penned by Kotampalathu Thunjiya Cheramaan. The verse is situated amidst the soaring peaks of the 'Kurinji' or 'Mountain landscape' and portrays the dangers of treading through this domain in the dark.
    6 min
  • Aganaanooru 167 – Here today there tomorrow
    In this episode, we observe a person's decision-making process, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Aganaanooru 167, penned by Kadiyaloor Uruthirankannanaar. Set in the 'Paalai' or 'Drylands landscape', the verse etches in detail the state of an abandoned house in this domain.
    6 min
  • Aganaanooru 166 – Romp in the river shore
    In this episode, we listen to the sarcastic words of a person, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Aganaanooru 166, penned by Idaiyan Nedunkeeranaar. The verse is situated amidst the river shores of the 'Marutham' or 'Farmlands landscape' and echoes the tension and rivalry in a rich town.
    5 min
  • Aganaanooru 165 – The departed daughter
    In this episode, we perceive a mother's angst, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Aganaanooru 165, penned by an anonymous poet. Set in the 'Paalai' or 'Drylands landscape', the verse talks about the consequences of a lady's parting away with her beloved.
    5 min
  • Aganaanooru 164 – On yearning and returning
    In this episode, we perceive a heartfelt wish throbbing in a man's mind, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Aganaanooru 164, penned by Madurai Tamil Koothan Naakanthevanaar. The verse is situated amidst the fragrant flowers of the 'Mullai' or 'Forest landscape' and relays the yearning in a person to be with his beloved.
    6 min
  • Aganaanooru 163 – A word to the northerlies
    In this episode, we perceive the lady's angst, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Aganaanooru 163, penned by Kazhaar Keeran Eyitriyaar. Set in the 'Paalai' or 'Drylands landscape', the verse relays heartfelt words said to an element of the weather.
    5 min
  • Aganaanooru 162 – Yearning for the mountain maiden
    In this episode, we listen to the passionate heart of a man, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Aganaanooru 162, penned by Paranar. The verse is situated amidst the soaring peaks and descending cascades of the 'Kurinji' or 'Mountain landscape' and reveals the beauty of a lord's mountain country.
    7 min
  • Aganaanooru 161 – Feast of the red-eared vulture
    In this episode, we listen to an attempt at dissuading a person from carrying out their intention, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Aganaanooru 161, penned by Madurai Pullankannanaar. Set in the 'Paalai' or 'Drylands' landscape, the verse etches the domain's elements and the lady's emotions.
    6 min
  • Aganaanooru 160 – An egg turns a hatchling
    In this episode, we listen to an intriguing way of communicating an awaited information, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Aganaanooru 160, penned by Kumizhi Gnaazhalaar Nappasalaiyaar. The verse is situated amidst the sandy shores of the 'Neythal' or 'Coastal landscape' and conveys the change in the man's manner and what it means to the lady's life.
    7 min

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Reflections on 2000 Year Old Tamil Poetry