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Sangam Lit episodes

  • Puranaanooru 158 – Void of the seven
    In this episode, we are presented with a list of great kings from ancient Tamil land, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 158, penned about the Velir King Kumanan by the poet Perunchithiranaar. The verse is situated in the category of 'Paadaan Thinai' or 'King's praise' and talks about the new hope on the poets' horizon.
    7 min
  • Puranaanooru 157 – Befitting a leader
    In this episode, we listen to a glowing tribute to a leader from the mountains, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 157, penned about the local leader Eraikkon by the poet Kuramakal Ilaveyini. The verse is situated in the category of 'Paadaan Thinai' or 'Leader's praise' and speaks about the qualities of the leader and his land.
    7 min
  • Puranaanooru 156 – Two virtues of a peak
    In this episode, we hear praises addressed to a leader's domain, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 156, penned about the leader Konkaanam Kizhaan by the poet Mosi Keeranaar. Set in the category of 'Paadaan Thinai', the verse explains the unique greatness of the region.
    4 min
  • Puranaanooru 155 – The sun and a flower
    In this episode, we perceive a glowing simile for generosity, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 155, penned about the leader Konkaanam Kizhaan by the poet Mosi Keeranaar. Set in the category of 'Paadaan Thinai', the verse shows a bard the way to end his poverty.
    4 min
  • Puranaanooru 154 – What’s hard and what’s easy
    In this episode, we learn of a poet's regard for a chieftain, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 154, penned about a local leader Konkaanam Kizhaan by the poet Mosi Keeranaar. The verse is situated in the category of 'Paadaan Thinai' and reveals the poet's present state of mind.
    5 min
  • Puranaanooru 153 – Forgetting their art
    In this episode, we learn of unintended consequences of charity, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 153, penned about the Velir King Valvil Ori by the poet Vanparanar. Set in the category of 'Paadaan Thinai' or 'King's praise', the verse speaks about the state of artists who have witnessed this king's generosity.
    5 min
  • Puranaanooru 152 – A modest marksman
    In this episode, we are introduced to a new king, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 152, penned about the Velir King Valvil Ori by the poet Vanparanar. Set in the category of 'Paadaan Thinai' or 'King's praise', the verse narrates the poet's encounter with this king.
    9 min
  • Puranaanooru 151 – Impact of one’s ancestors
    In this episode, we encounter an interesting situation involving two kings and a poet, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 151, penned on the Velir King Ila Vichiko by the poet Perunthalai Saathanaar. The verse is situated in the category of 'Paadaan Thinai' or 'King's praise' and relates reasons on why the king is not sung about by poets.
    6 min
  • Puranaanooru 150 – One day, in the woods
    In this episode, we see the nature of a king's personality come alive, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 150, penned about the Velir King Kandeera Koperum Nalli by the poet Vanparanar. Set in the category of 'Paadaan Thinai' or 'King's praise', the verse narrates an incident that happened one day in the life of the poet.
    10 min
  • Puranaanooru 149 – A mix-up of melodies
    In this episode, we listen to the consequences of a king's charity, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 149, penned about the Velir King Kandeera Koperum Nalli by the poet Vanparanar. The verse is situated in the category of 'Paadaan Thinai' or 'King's praise' and renders details about the musical scene of those times.
    4 min

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Reflections on 2000 Year Old Tamil Poetry