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  • Aganaanooru 138 – A case of mistaken conclusions
    In this episode, we perceive the angst of a lady, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Aganaanooru 138, penned by Ezhuvoo Pandri Naakan Kumaranaar. The verse is situated amidst the dark paths of the 'Kurinji' or 'Mountain Landscape' and etches a scene from a ritual of worship.
    7 min
  • Aganaanooru 137 – Fear of the future
    In this episode, we perceive the distress of a friend, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Aganaanooru 137, penned by Uraiyoor Muthukooththanaar. Set in the 'Paalai' or 'Drylands landscape', the verse pens a portrait of places ruled by two great kings of ancient Tamil land.
    7 min
  • Aganaanooru 136 – Recollecting who she was then
    In this episode, we perceive a unique technique to appease a person's ire, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Aganaanooru 136, penned by Vitrootru Mootheyinanaar. The verse is situated amidst the decorated mansions and bejewelled denizens of the 'Marutham' or 'Farmlands landscape' and etches the events in an ancient wedding ceremony.
    9 min
  • Aganaanooru 135 – Like a besieged town
    In this episode, we listen to the agony in a lady's heart, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Aganaanooru 135, penned by Paranar. Set in the 'Paalai' or 'Drylands landscape', the verse connects a historic event to a person's state of mind.
    5 min
  • Aganaanooru 134 – Hasten not the horses
    In this episode, we listen to the thoughtful words of a man, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Aganaanooru 134, penned by Seethalai Saaththanaar. The verse is situated on the radiant red earth of the 'Mullai' or 'Forest Landscape' and paints a picturesque portrait of this lush land in the rains.
    6 min
  • Aganaanooru 133 – The love in his words
    In this episode, we listen to a recollection of a past moment, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Aganaanooru 133, penned by Uraiyoor Maruthuvan Damotharanaar. Set in the 'Paalai' or 'Drylands landscape', the verse presents vivid images of elements of nature and weather.
    6 min
  • Aganaanooru 132 – The dream of a bee
    In this episode, we relish scenes of nature's plenty, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Aganaanooru 132, penned by Thayankannanaar. The verse is situated amidst the bee-buzzing blooms of the 'Kurinji' or 'Mountain landscape' and puts forth a persuasive plea.
    6 min
  • Aganaanooru 131 – To go or not to go
    In this episode, we perceive a man's dilemma in choosing between two worthy pursuits, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Aganaanooru 131, penned by Madurai Maruthan Ilanaakanaar. Set in the 'Paalai' or 'Drylands landscape', the verse sketches events and scenes from this domain.
    7 min
  • Aganaanooru 130 – Those eyes of hers
    In this episode, we listen to a strong rebuttal to a reprimand, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Aganaanooru 130, penned by Venkannanaar. The verse is situated amidst the fragrant pandanus trees of the 'Neythal' or 'Coastal landscape' and showers high praise on a land and a lady.
    5 min

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Reflections on 2000 Year Old Tamil Poetry