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Sangam Lit episodes

  • Puranaanooru 258 – Lover of liquor
    In this episode, we meet with a unique character, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 258, penned by the poet Ulochanaar. Set in the category of 'Vetchi Thinai' or 'Cattle Capturing', the verse informs about the activities and preferences of a particular person.
    5 min
  • Puranaanooru 257 – Portrait of a hero
    In this episode, we perceive an interesting personality, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 257, penned by an anonymous poet. The verse is situated in the category of 'Vetchi Thinai' or 'Capturing Cattle' and celebrates a leader's quality of defeating his enemies.
    6 min
  • Puranaanooru 256 – An urn for two
    In this episode, we listen to a request put forth to a potter, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 256, penned by an anonymous poet. Set in the category of 'Pothuviyal Thinai' or 'Common Themes', the verse reveals the anguish in the heart of a bereaved woman.
    4 min
  • Puranaanooru 255 – Walk on a little
    In this episode, we listen to the plea of a woman, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 255, penned by the poet Vanparanar. Set in the category of 'Pothuviyal Thinai' or 'Common Themes', the verse sketches the words said by a woman to her dead husband.
    4 min
  • Puranaanooru 254 – A mother’s grief
    In this episode, we reflect on the pain of a mother as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 254, penned by the poet Kayamanaar. The verse is situated in the category of 'Pothuviyal Thinai' and talks about a grievous event.
    5 min
  • Puranaanooru 253 – A hand bereft of bangles
    In this episode, we observe the plight of a woman who has lost a beloved, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 253, penned by the poet Kulampanthaayanaar. Set in the category of 'Pothuviyal Thinai', the verse depicts the thoughts that traverse a mind which has suffered a loss.
    4 min
  • Puranaanooru 252 – Web of words
    In this episode, we observe the past and present of a person as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 252, penned by the poet Maaripithiyaar. The verse is situated in the category of 'Vaagai Thinai' or 'Victory' and sketches a charming personality.
    3 min
  • Puranaanooru 251 – A changed man
    In this episode, we observe the transformation of a person as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 251, penned by the poet Maaripithiyaar. Set in the category of 'Vaagai Thinai' or 'Victory', the verse talks about the transition to an ascetic life.
    4 min
  • Puranaanooru 250 – Lost lustre
    In this episode, we observe a house in mourning, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 250, penned by the poet Thaayankanniyaar. Set in the category of 'Pothuviyal Thinai' or 'common themes', the verse reveals the former prosperity of a place.
    5 min
  • Puranaanooru 249 – Then and now
    In this episode, we learn of a land's prosperity and a leader's hospitality, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 249, penned by the poet Thumbai Sokinanaar. The verse is situated in the category of 'Pothuviyal Thinai' or 'Common Themes' and reveals the sorrow of a woman after the demise of her husband.
    6 min

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Reflections on 2000 Year Old Tamil Poetry