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Sangam Lit episodes

  • Puranaanooru 290 – An heir of renown
    In this episode, we perceive the fame of a warrior, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 290, penned by the prolific poet Avvaiyaar. The verse is situated in the category of 'Karanthai Thinai' or 'Recapturing' and etches the promising personality of a young man.
    4 min
  • Puranaanooru 289 – First among equals
    In this episode, we perceive a process of careful selection, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 289, penned by the poet Kazhaathalaiyaar. Set in an unidentified category, the verse sketches the mindset of a leader before a battle.
    5 min
  • Puranaanooru 288 – Roaring drums and roving birds
    In this episode, we observe events in a battle, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 288, penned by the poet Kazhathalaiyaar. The verse is situated in the category of 'Thumbai Thinai' or 'Battle of two kings' and talks about the courage and love shining in that battlefield.
    4 min
  • Puranaanooru 287 – A warrior’s life and afterlife
    In this episode, we listen to words of encouragement relayed to warriors before a battle, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 287, penned by the poet Saathanthaiyaar. The verse is situated in the category of 'Karanthai Thinai' or 'Recapturing' and conveys the dangers and the glory that await in a battlefield.
    6 min
  • Puranaanooru 286 – Words of a mother
    In this episode, we listen to the nuanced words of a mother, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 286, penned by the poet Avvaiyaar. The verse is situated in the category of 'Karanthai Thinai' or 'Recapturing' and talks about a soldier who has returned successfully from a battle.
    5 min
  • Puranaanooru 285 – Humility of the hero
    In this episode, we observe the events after a warrior's fall in the field, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 285, penned by the poet Arisil Kizhaar. Set in the category of 'Vaagai Thinai' or 'Victory', the verse etches the noble virtues of a leader.
    7 min
  • Puranaanooru 284 – On foot all alone
    In this episode, we perceive a dashing personality in action, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 284, penned by the poet Orambokiyaar. The verse is situated in the category of 'Thumbai Thinai' or 'Battle of two kings' and talks about the exploits of a warrior in the battlefield.
    4 min
  • Puranaanooru 283 – Ready to rise
    In this episode, we perceive a person's unceasing courage, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 283, penned by the poet Andar Nadum Kallinaar. Set in the category of 'Thumbai Thinai' or 'Battle of two kings', the verse echoes the events in the life of a valorous warrior.
    7 min
  • Puranaanooru 282 – In the odes of bards
    In this episode, we learn of the lasting legacy of a warrior, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 282, penned by the Chera King Paalai Paadiya Perunkadunko. The verse is situated in an unidentified category and sketches a person's courage and fame.
    5 min
  • Puranaanooru 281 – The sure cure
    In this episode, we observe the care showered upon the wounded, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 281, penned by the poet Arisil Kizhaar. Set in the category of 'Kanji Thinai' or 'Defence', the verse gives insight into the understanding of medicine in Sangam times.
    6 min

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Reflections on 2000 Year Old Tamil Poetry