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Sangam Lit episodes

  • Kurunthogai 379 – Unearthing the precious unexpectedly
    In this episode, we perceive a unique method of making an announcement, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 379, penned by an anonymous poet. The verse is situated in the mountains of 'Kurinji' and speaks in the voice of the confidante to the lady, passing on a pointed message to the lady's kith and kin, listening nearby.
    6 min
  • Kurunthogai 378 – Shade and rain in the drylands
    In this episode, we listen to a mother's wishes for the well-being of her daughter, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 378, penned by Kayamanaar. Set in the drylands of 'Paalai', the verse speaks in the voice of the lady's mother, on hearing that her daughter had eloped away with the man.
    6 min
  • Kurunthogai 377 – Cause and cure of a malady
    In this episode, we observe the discovery of solace in the midst of discomfort, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 377, penned by Mosi Kotranaar. Set in the mountains of 'Kurinji', the verse speaks in the voice of the lady to the confidante, in response to the confidante's worry that the lady is not bearing well with the man's parting.
    5 min
  • Kurunthogai 376 – Cool in summer and warm in winter
    In this episode, we relish picturesque descriptions of a lady's qualities, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 376, penned by Padumarathu Mosikotranaar. Set in the coasts of 'Neythal', the verse speaks in the voice of the man to his heart, expressing why he is unable to part with the lady to go in search of wealth.
    6 min
  • Kurunthogai 375 – The midnight mountain farmers
    In this episode, we perceive a curious way of persuading another, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 375, penned by an anonymous poet. Set in the mountains of 'Kurinji', the verse speaks in the voice of the confidante to the lady, while passing on a hidden message to the man, listening nearby.
    6 min
  • Kurunthogai 374 – That tangled town of ours
    In this episode, we relish a unique simile involving a bird's actions, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 374, penned by Uraiyoor Palkaayanaar. The verse is situated in the mountains of 'Kurinji' and speaks in the voice of the confidante to the lady, explaining how the events unfolding in the lady's life came about.
    7 min
  • Kurunthogai 373 – Endurance of a relationship
    In this episode, we listen to words depicting deep trust, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 373, penned by Madurai Kollam Pullanaar. Set in the mountains of 'Kurinji', the verse speaks in the voice of the confidante to the lady, asking the lady not to heed the slander in town about the lady's relationship with the man.
    7 min
  • Kurunthogai 372 – Swiftness of spreading slander
    In this episode, we perceive a visually compelling technique of persuasion, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 372, penned by Vitrootru Mootheyinanaar. The verse is situated in the coastal regions of 'Neythal' and speaks in the voice of the confidante to the lady, passing on a hidden message to the man, listening nearby.
    6 min
  • Kurunthogai 371 – Unmanageable love
    In this episode, we perceive the portrayal of love as an affliction, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 371, penned by Uraiyoor Muthukootranaar. Set in the mountains of 'Kurinji', the verse speaks in the voice of the lady to the confidante, explaining why she is unable to bear with the man's parting.
    5 min
  • Kurunthogai 370 – Opening petals in the pond
    In this episode, we listen to defensive words to clarify a situation, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 370, penned by Villakaviralinaar. Set in the farmlands of 'Marutham', the verse speaks in the voice of the courtesan, in response to disparaging words spoken by the lady, as the lady's friends listen nearby.
    5 min

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Reflections on 2000 Year Old Tamil Poetry