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Sangam Lit episodes

  • Aganaanooru 298 – Sweet but sweeter…
    In this episode, we listen to a nuanced rendition of one's state of mind, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Aganaanooru 298, penned by Madurai Panda Vaanikan Ilanthevanaar. The verse is situated amidst the blooming flowers of the 'Kurinji' or 'Mountain Landscape' and sketches the man's domain and his journey to his beloved in vivid detail.
    8 min
  • Aganaanooru 297 – A wish to walk together
    In this episode, we listen to the worry of a person about another, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Aganaanooru 297, penned by Madurai Maruthan Ilanaakanaar. Set in the 'Paalai' or 'Drylands Landscape', the verse sketches scenes of human life and wildlife in this domain.
    6 min
  • Aganaanooru 296 – The furore of rumours
    In this episode, we listen to an emphatic refusal, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Aganaanooru 296, penned by Madurai Peralavayaar. The verse is situated amidst the gushing rivers of the 'Marutham' or 'Farmlands landscape' and narrates scenes of celebration in the domain of a famous Pandya king.
    5 min
  • Aganaanooru 295 – Hope and Humanity
    In this episode, we perceive a promise rendered to a person, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Aganaanooru 295, penned by Maamoolanaar. Set in the 'Paalai' or 'Drylands landscape', the verse details the nature of the spaces traversed by wayfarers in this formidable domain.
    6 min
  • Aganaanooru 294 – Torment of the northern wind
    In this episode, we perceive the soaring agony in a maiden, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Aganaanooru 294, penned by Kazhaarkeeran Eyitriyaar. The verse is situated amidst the rain-soaked flowers of the 'Mullai' or 'Forest Landscape' and sketches the changes in the weather and its consequences.
    6 min
  • Aganaanooru 293 – The road to desolation
    In this episode, we perceive the angst of a woman at the turn of events, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Aganaanooru 293, penned by Kaavanmullai Poothanaar. Set in the 'Paalai' or 'Drylands landscape', the verse etches the desolate spaces of this domain in detail.
    5 min
  • Aganaanooru 292 – The trail of a mountain missile
    In this episode, we perceive a hidden attempt at persuading a person, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Aganaanooru 292, penned by Kabilar. The verse is situated amidst the hanging honeycombs of the 'Kurinji' or 'Mountain Landscape' and sketches the dynamic flow of a speeding stone from a catapult.
    6 min
  • Aganaanooru 291 – A heart that forgets not
    In this episode, we perceive the sorrowful situation of a person parted from his beloved, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Aganaanooru 291, penned by Paalai Paadiya Perunkadunko. Set in the 'Paalai' or 'Drylands landscape', the verse etches the challenging spaces of this domain in vivid detail.
    7 min
  • Aganaanooru 290 – A sapphire turning gold
    In this episode, we listen to a narrative about a person's state, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Aganaanooru 290, penned by Nakeerar. The verse is situated amidst the blooming lotuses of the 'Neythal' or 'Coastal landscape' and portrays the beauty of an ancient Sangam seaside town.
    7 min
  • Aganaanooru 289 – Seeking a good word
    In this episode, we perceive a person's worry about another, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Aganaanooru 289, penned by Eyinanthai Magan Ilankeeranaar. Set in the 'Paalai' or 'Drylands landscape', the verse renders intricate aspects about the cultural beliefs and practices of the ancients.
    6 min

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Reflections on 2000 Year Old Tamil Poetry