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Sangam Lit episodes

  • Puranaanooru 270 – Valour of the fallen warrior
    In this episode, we perceive the respect earned by a fallen soldier, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 270, penned by the poet Kazhathalaiyaar. Set in the category of 'Karanthai Thinai' or 'Cattle Recapturing', the verse expresses the emotion of helplessness in conveying a grievous news.
    5 min
  • Puranaanooru 269 – A sword that triumphed
    In this episode, we listen to an account of activities before a battle, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 269, penned by the poet Avvaiyaar. The verse in situated in the category of 'Vetchi Thinai' or 'Cattle capturing' and reveals the successful exploits of a leader.
    5 min
  • Puranaanooru 266 – Plea in the land of plenty
    In this episode, we listen to the angst of a supplicant, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 266, penned about the Chozha King Uruvappahrer Ilanchetchenni by the poet Perunkundroor Kizhaar. Set in the category of 'Paadaan Thinai' or 'Praise', the verse extols the wealth of a nation and seeks support to slay poverty.
    5 min
  • Puranaanooru 265 – A thing of the past
    In this episode, we perceive the greatness of a leader, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 265, penned by the poet Sonaattu Mukaiyaloor Sirukarunthumbiyaar. Set in the category of 'Karanthai Thinai' or 'cattle recovering', the verse indirectly talks about the prosperity in the lives of others owing to the presence of a person.
    5 min
  • Puranaanooru 264 – A stone to remember
    In this episode, we learn about customs relating to memorial stones, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 264, penned by the poet Uraiyoor Ilampon Vaanikanaar. The verse is situated in the category of 'Karanthai Thinai' or 'Cattle recovering' and speaks about the consequence of losing a leader.
    5 min
  • Puranaanooru 263 – Saluting the stone
    In this episode, we listen to praise of a leader who had perished in a mission, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 263, penned by an anonymous poet. The verse is situated in the category of 'Karanthai Thinai' or 'Cattle recovering' and offers a word of advice to a supplicant.
    5 min
  • Puranaanooru 262 – Welcome the winners
    In this episode, we listen to instructions rendered to prepare for a welcome party, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 262, penned by the poet Madurai Peraalavaayar. The verse is situated in the category of 'Vetchi Thinai' or 'Cattle capturing' and speaks about the efforts of those who aid a leader in his mission.
    5 min
  • Puranaanooru 261 – An ode to an abode
    In this episode, we listen to an account of the past glory of a place, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 261, penned by the poet Aavoor Moolankizhaar. Set in the category of 'Karanthai Thinai' or 'Cattle Recovering', the verse expresses the helplessness felt after the loss of a patron.
    7 min
  • Puranaanooru 260 – Losing a leader
    In this episode, we perceive the despair felt at the loss of a leader, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 260, penned by the poet Vadamothankizhaar. Set in the category of 'Karanthai Thinai' or 'Cattle Recovering', the verse sketches the tale of a man who fought against his foes.
    7 min
  • Puranaanooru 259 – Before you go
    In this episode, we listen to advice rendered to a leader, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 259, penned by the poet Kodai Paadiya Perumpoothanaar. The verse is situated in the category of 'Karanthai Thinai' or 'Cattle Recovering' and speaks words of caution to a man on a mission.
    4 min

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Reflections on 2000 Year Old Tamil Poetry