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Sangam Lit episodes

  • Puranaanooru 88 – Judge not without seeing
    In this episode, we listen to a glowing depiction of a king, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 88, penned on the Velir king Athiyamaan Nedumaan Anji by the poet Avvaiyaar. The verse is set in the category of 'Thumbai Thinai' or 'Battle of two kings' and renders a message of warning to enemy kings.
    4 min
  • Puranaanooru 87 – A month of focus
    In this episode, we perceive a striking simile to sketch a portrait of a king, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 87, penned on the Velir king Athiyamaan Nedumaan Anji by the illustrious poet from Sangam times, Avvaiyaar. Set in the category of 'Thumbai Thinai' or 'Battle of two kings', the verse talks about the strength and skill of this Sangam ruler.
    4 min
  • Puranaanooru 86 – A mother on her son
    In this episode, we perceive the bond of a mother with her son, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 86, penned by the poet, Kaavarpendu. The verse is situated in the category of 'Vaagai Thinai' or 'Battle victory' and renders the whereabouts of a person.
    4 min
  • Puranaanooru 85 – Winning in a foreign land
    In this episode, we perceive the conclusion of a fight, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 85, penned about the Chozha King Poravai Kopperunarkilli by the poet Nakkannaiyaar. Set in the category of 'Kaikilai' or 'Inappropriate love', the verse highlights two different stances of the townsfolk regarding the king.
    5 min
  • Puranaanooru 84 – Like a feared path
    In this episode, we perceive the distress of unrequited feelings, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 84, penned about the Chozha King Poravai Kopperunarkilli by the poet Nakkannaiyaar. The verse is set in the category of 'Kaikilai' or 'Inappropriate love' and talks about the state of soldiers who dare to oppose the king in battle.
    4 min
  • Puranaanooru 83 – A mind split into two
    In this episode, we perceive passion in a lady's heart, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 83, penned about the Chozha King Poravai Kopperunarkilli by the poet Nakkannaiyaar. Set in the category of 'Kaikilai' or 'Inappropriate love', the verse intrigues us with its hues of inner life.
    4 min
  • Puranaanooru 82 – As fast as a labourer’s hand
    In this episode, we perceive the brevity of a battle with a striking simile, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 82, penned about the Chozha King Poravai Kopperunarkilli by the poet Saathanthaiyaar. The verse is set in the category of 'Vaagai Thinai' or 'King's victory' and describes how soon a fierce fight ended.
    4 min
  • Puranaanooru 81 – Pitiable are the enemies
    In this episode, we perceive the fierceness of a king's army, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 81, penned about the Chozha King Poravai Kopperunarkilli by the poet Saathanthaiyaar. Set in the category of 'Vaagai Thinai' or 'King's victory', the verse talks about the king's generosity and courage.
    3 min
  • Puranaanooru 80 – A sketch of combat skills
    In this episode, we hear of the power and skill of a royal, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 80, penned about the Chozha King Poravai Kopperunarkilli by the poet Saathanthaiyaar. The verse is situated in the category of ‘Thumbai Thinai’ or ‘battle of two kings’ and talks about the impressive victory of this king in hand to hand combat.
    5 min
  • Puranaanooru 79 – Fate of enemy soldiers
    In this episode, we perceive the majestic stride of a king into a battlefield, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 79, penned about the Pandya King Thalaiyaalankaanathu Cheruvendra Nedunchezhiyan by the poet Idaikundroor Kizhaar. Set in the category of 'Vaagai Thinai' or 'King's victory', the verse mulls over the fate of enemy soldiers.
    4 min

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Reflections on 2000 Year Old Tamil Poetry