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Sangam Lit episodes

  • Aganaanooru 59 – The care of the other
    In this episode, we listen to a subtle message of consolation, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Aganaanooru 59, penned by Madurai Maruthan Ilanaakanaar. Set in the 'Paalai' or 'Drylands landscape', the verse refers to mythological elements to depict aspects of parting.
    6 min
  • Aganaanooru 58 – Flavours of absence and presence
    In this episode, we listen to a lady's angst-filled voice, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Aganaanooru 58, penned by Madurai Panda Vaanikan Ilanthevanaar. The verse is situated in the soaring peaks of the 'Kurinji' or 'Mountain Landscape' and relays a subtle message seeking to change a person's heart.
    5 min
  • Aganaanooru 57 – Dreaming about past plenty
    In this episode, we listen to the man's reflection about his beloved, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Aganaanooru 57, penned by Nakeerar. Set in the 'Paalai' or 'Drylands landscape', the verse echoes the yearning and suffering in parting.
    6 min
  • Aganaanooru 56 – Laughing at trouble
    In this episode, we listen to a mirthful tale, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Aganaanooru 56, penned by Madurai Aruvai Vaanikan Ilavettanaar. Set amidst the blooming lilies and bubbling ponds of the 'Marutham' or 'Farmlands landscape', the verse presents a unique technique of refusing a request.
    6 min
  • Aganaanooru 55 – On parting away
    In this episode, we perceive the intricate emotions of a mother, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Aganaanooru 55, penned by Maamoolanaar. The verse is situated in the 'Paalai' or 'Drylands landscape' and presents a momentous historic event from the Sangam era.
    7 min
  • Aganaanooru 54 – Ride on to sweetness
    In this episode, we listen to a man's fervent plea, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Aganaanooru 54, penned by Matroor Kizhaar Makanaar Kotrankotranaar. Set amidst the showers and flowers of the 'Mullai' or 'Forest landscape', the verse etches exquisitely the urge to return home to a loved one.
    7 min
  • Aganaanooru 53 – The love of my love
    In this episode, we listen to a lady's response to her friend's consolation, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Aganaanooru 53, penned by Seethalai Saaththanaar. Set amidst the 'Paalai' or 'Drylands landscape', the verse offers intricate insights about elements of both nature and culture.
    8 min
  • Aganaanooru 52 – Don’t tell but Do tell
    In this episode, we perceive how a message is discreetly conveyed, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Aganaanooru 52, penned by Nochi Niyamankizhaar. Set amidst the towering boulders and flowering trees of the 'Kurinji' or 'Mountain landscape', the verse talks about the technique of presenting a dilemma to echo the seriousness of a situation.
    6 min
  • Aganaanooru 51 – Better to be here
    In this episode, we perceive a clear response to a dilemma, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Aganaanooru 51, penned by Perunthevanaar. Set in the 'Paalai' or 'Drylands Landscape', the verse portrays the conflict between being with a beloved and parting away to earn wealth.
    5 min
  • Aganaanooru 50 – A message to her beloved
    In this episode, we perceive a friend's concerned thoughts, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Aganaanooru 50, penned by Karuvoor Poothanchaathanaar. The verse is situated amidst the leaping waves of the 'Neythal' or 'Coastal landscape' and describes the lady's state of lament.
    6 min

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Reflections on 2000 Year Old Tamil Poetry