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Sangam Lit episodes

  • Puranaanooru 280 – Hard and harder
    In this episode, we observe the plight of someone facing the prospect of another's death, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 280, penned by the poet Maarokkathu Nappasalaiyaar. The verse is situated in the category of 'Pothuviyal Thinai' or 'Common Themes' and reveals the consequence of a person's demise.
    6 min
  • Puranaanooru 279 – Sending a son to battle
    In this episode, we perceive the immense courage of a mother, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 279, penned by the poet Okkoor Maasaathiyaar. Set in the category of 'Vaagai Thinai' or 'Victory', the verse reveals the priorities of people in this past time and space.
    5 min
  • Puranaanooru 278 – A mother’s oath
    In this episode, we understand the integrity demanded in a soldier's stance, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 278, penned by the poet Kaakkai Paadiniyaar Nachellaiyaar. The verse is situated in the category of 'Thumbai Thinai' or 'Battle of two kings' and talks about that which instills pride in a Sangam mother.
    5 min
  • Puranaanooru 277 – Tears of happiness
    In this episode, we perceive a bitter-sweet moment in the life of a mother, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 277, penned by the poet Poonkan Uthiraiyaar. Set in the category of 'Thumbai Thinai' or 'Battle of two kings', the verse depicts a deep and moving feeling.
    4 min
  • Puranaanooru 276 – Curdling the enemy army
    In this episode, we perceive the strength of a warrior in the battlefield, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 276, penned by the poet Madurai Boothan Ilanaakanaar. The verse is situated in the category of 'Thumbai Thinai' or 'Battle of two kings' and sketches a dashing personality.
    4 min
  • Puranaanooru 275 – A friend indeed
    In this episode, we observe a moving act of friendship, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 275, penned by the poet Oroouthanaar. Set in the category of 'Thumbai Thinai' or 'Battle of two kings', the verse sketches vividly the valour of a warrior in the battlefield.
    5 min
  • Puranaanooru 274 – Saga of the hero
    In this episode, we perceive a scene in the midst of a heated battle, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 274, penned by the poet Ulochanaar. The verse is situated in the category of 'Thumbai Thinai' or 'Battle of two kings' and describes the courageous actions of a warrior.
    4 min
  • Puranaanooru 273 – Lament for a horse
    In this episode, we hear the lament of a warrior's wife, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 273, penned by the poet Erumai Veliyanaar. Set in the category of 'Thumbai Thinai' or 'Battle of two kings', the verse projects sorrow on an animal in the battlefield.
    3 min
  • Puranaanooru 272 – Love for a tree
    In this episode, we perceive the glory of a flower, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 272, penned by the poet Mosi Saathanaar. The verse is situated in the category of 'Nochchi Thinai' or 'Defence from within' and portrays two different realms in the Sangam world.
    4 min
  • Puranaanooru 271 – A red-splashed flower garland
    In this episode, we take in a startling sight amidst a battle, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 271, penned by the poet Veri Paadiya Kaamakanniyaar. Set in the category of 'Nochchi Thinai' or 'Defence from within', the verse reveals the multiple uses of a flower in Sangam times.
    5 min

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Reflections on 2000 Year Old Tamil Poetry