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  • Kurunthogai 389 – Good food for good words
    In this episode, we perceive the jubilation on hearing a good news, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 389, penned by Vettakannanaar. Set in the mountains of 'Kurinji', the verse speaks in the voice of the confidante to the lady, revealing positive developments with respect to the lady's marriage.
    4 min
  • Kurunthogai 388 – Sturdy lily and sweet drylands
    In this episode, we relish a picturesque simile that sketches perfect belief in another, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 388, penned by Avvaiyaar. Set in the drylands of 'Paalai', the verse speaks in the voice of the confidante to the man, insisting that the lady could bear the journey through the drylands in the company of the man.
    6 min
  • Kurunthogai 387 – Wading in the flood of time
    In this episode, we listen to the distress of a lady as she contemplates an evening and night ahead of her, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 387, penned by Kangul Vellathaar. The verse is situated in the forests of 'Mullai' and speaks in the voice of the lady to the confidante, in response to the confidante's words that the lady must bear better with the man's parting.
    5 min
  • Kurunthogai 386 – Changing tone of the evening
    In this episode, we perceive how the time of the day changes its nature in the mind of a maiden, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 386, penned by Velliveethiyaar. Set in the coastal regions of 'Neythal', the verse speaks in the voice of the lady to the confidante, in response to the friend's words that the lady must bear better with the man's parting.
    5 min
  • Kurunthogai 385 – Flying arrow and leaping monkey
    In this episode, we relish scenes from the wild in a mountain country, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 385, penned by Kabilar. Set in the hills of 'Kurinji', the verse speaks in the voice of the lady to the confidante, subtly requesting the friend to reveal the lady's relationship to her kith and kin.
    6 min
  • Kurunthogai 384 – Fine promises indeed
    In this episode, we listen to a strong refusal, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 384, penned by Orambokiyaar. The verse is situated in the farmlands of 'Marutham' and speaks in the voice of the confidante to the man, denying him entry to the lady's house.
    6 min
  • Kurunthogai 383 – The fire of indecision
    In this episode, we listen to a person's angst arising out of the indecision of another, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 383, penned by Padumarathu Mosi Keeranaar. Set in the drylands of 'Paalai', the verse speaks in the voice of the confidante to the lady, explaining her difficult situation relating to the lady's elopement with the man.
    6 min
  • Kurunthogai 382 – Unseasonal showers and fooled flowers
    In this episode, we observe the changing seasons and their consequences, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 382, penned by Kurunkeeranaar. Set in the forests of 'Mullai', the verse speaks in the voice of the confidante to the lady, allaying the lady's worry that the man remains parted away even after the promised season of return had arrived.
    6 min
  • Kurunthogai 381 – The consequence of a smile
    In this episode, we observe a counter-intuitive method of offering consolation, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 381, penned by an anonymous poet. Set in the coastal regions of 'Neythal', the verse speaks in the voice of the confidante to the lady, speaking in a disparaging tone about the lady's relationship with the man.
    6 min
  • Kurunthogai 380 – Even before the flower falls
    In this episode, we observe an intriguing technique of consolation, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 380, penned by Karuvoor Kathapillai. Set in the drylands of 'Paalai', the verse speaks in the voice of the confidante to the lady, relating how the man continues to remain parted away.
    6 min

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Reflections on 2000 Year Old Tamil Poetry