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Sangam Lit episodes

  • Aganaanooru 269 – The hand that wipes away tears
    In this episode, we listen to the rendition of a much-awaited news, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Aganaanooru 269, penned by Madurai Maruthan Ilanaakanaar. Set in the 'Paalai' or 'Drylands landscape', the verse presents intricate details about the custom of installing hero stones.
    7 min
  • Aganaanooru 268 – Reflect on my words
    In this episode, we listen to a subtle attempt at persuasion, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Aganaanooru 268, penned by Vadama Vannakkan Peri Saathanaar. The verse is situated amidst the fragrant flowers of the 'Kurinji' or 'Mountain landscape' and presents a portrait of the delicate state of affairs.
    5 min
  • Aganaanooru 267 – Blame him not
    In this episode, we perceive an expression of angst, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Aganaanooru 267, penned by Paalai Paadiya Perunkadunko. Set in the 'Paalai' or 'Drylands landscape', the verse describes the scenes in the sweltering drylands with a stack of similes.
    6 min
  • Aganaanooru 266 – Past vow and Present vice
    In this episode, we listen to a pointed expression of discontent, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Aganaanooru 266, penned by Paranar. The verse is situated amidst gushing new streams of the 'Marutham' or 'Farmlands landscape' and relays a jilted woman's feelings.
    7 min
  • Aganaanooru 265 – Worth of that wealth
    In this episode, we perceive a disgruntled comparison, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Aganaanooru 265, penned by Maamoolanaar. Set in the 'Paalai' or 'Drylands landscape', the verse introduces an intriguing historic detail.
    6 min
  • Aganaanooru 264 – Won’t he realise?
    In this episode, we perceive the angst of a lady, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Aganaanooru 264, penned by Umbarkkaattu Ilankannanaar. The verse is situated amidst the blooming white flowers of the 'Mullai' or 'Forest landscape' and sketches the suffering in being apart from a beloved.
    5 min
  • Aganaanooru 263 – If only I had known
    In this episode, we listen to words of angst, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Aganaanooru 263, penned by Karuvoor Kannampaalanaar. Set in the 'Paalai' or 'Drylands landscape', the verse reveals a mother's emotion in the midst of discomforting news.
    5 min
  • Aganaanooru 262 – Ecstasy of fulfilment
    In this episode, we perceive the ecstasy of a person in love, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Aganaanooru 262, penned by Paranar. The verse is situated amidst the splashing cascades of the 'Kurinji' or 'Mountain landscape' and presents a historic incident in vivid detail.
    6 min
  • Aganaanooru 261 – Walk on ahead O beloved
    In this episode, we listen to a narration of events that unfolded, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Aganaanooru 261, penned by Paalai Paadiya Perunkadunko. Set in the 'Paalai' or 'Drylands landscape', the verse subtly sketches a moment of love.
    7 min
  • Aganaanooru 260 – Sunset hour on the shore
    In this episode, we listen to a troubled conversation, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Aganaanooru 260, penned by Mosi Karaiyanaar. The verse is situated amidst the blooming backwaters of the 'Neythal' or 'Coastal landscape' and paints a vivid portrait of a shore at sunset.
    6 min

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Reflections on 2000 Year Old Tamil Poetry