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  • Aganaanooru 318 – Don’t but if you have to…
    In this episode, we listen to a pointed message to persuade a person, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Aganaanooru 318, penned by Kabilar. The verse is situated amidst the singing cascades of the 'Kurinji' or 'Mountain Landscape' and depicts the dangers of a tryst by night.
    6 min
  • Aganaanooru 317 – A thought that brought…
    In this episode, we listen to a reflection on a joyous moment, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Aganaanooru 317, penned by Vadamothankizhaar. Set in the 'Paalai' or 'Drylands landscape', the verse etches the seasons and the changes they bring in vivid detail.
    7 min
  • Aganaanooru 316 – Fate of a fighting woman
    In this episode, we listen to an angry outburst, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Aganaanooru 316, penned by Orambokiyaar. The verse is situated amidst the attractive white-lilies of the 'Marutham' or 'Farmlands landscape' and records the beliefs of a particular time and place about the role of a wife.
    8 min
  • Aganaanooru 315 – A wish for her gone girl
    In this episode, we listen to a mother's lament, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Aganaanooru 315, penned by Kudavayil Keerathanaar. Set in the 'Paalai' or 'Drylands landscape', the verse sketches the thoughts of a mother at a moment of loss.
    6 min
  • Aganaanooru 314 – Words of welcome
    In this episode, we perceive words of a warm welcome, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Aganaanooru 314, penned by Madurai Alakkar Gnaazhaar Makanaar Ammallanaar. The verse is situated amidst the rain-soaked earth of the 'Mullai' or 'Forest Landscape' and portrays how angst has been routed by a much-awaited arrival.
    7 min
  • Aganaanooru 313 – A message of hope
    In this episode, we listen to words of consolation, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Aganaanooru 313, penned by Paalai Paadiya Perunkadunko. Set in the 'Paalai' or 'Drylands landscape', the verse etches the state of the lady and the land with picture-perfect parallels.
    7 min
  • Aganaanooru 312 – The roaring rains are here
    In this episode, we perceive a technique of conveying a timely message, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Aganaanooru 312, penned by Madurai Maruthan Ilanaakanaar. The verse is situated amidst the flowing cascades of the 'Kurinji' or 'Mountain Landscape' and conveys the precariousness of the situation in a subtle manner.
    5 min
  • Aganaanooru 311 – The promise of the past
    In this episode, we listen to thoughtful words of consolation, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Aganaanooru 311, penned by Maamoolanaar. Set in the 'Paalai' or 'Drylands landscape', the verse throws the spotlight on the nature of a tribe in ancient Tamil land.
    6 min
  • Aganaanooru 310 – The reward for patience
    In this episode, we listen to a message of acceptance, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Aganaanooru 310, penned by Nakeerar. The verse is situated amidst the roaring waves of the 'Neythal' or 'Coastal landscape' and reveals the manner in which a man courts a lady in those times.
    6 min
  • Aganaanooru 309 – Dreaming of a journey
    In this episode, we perceive the helplessness in a lady's voice, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Aganaanooru 309, penned by Karuvoor Kanthapillai Saathanaar. Set in the 'Paalai' or 'Drylands Landscape', the verse details the activities of a tribe of robbers in the drylands.
    6 min

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Reflections on 2000 Year Old Tamil Poetry