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Sangam Lit episodes

  • Kurunthogai 369 – Anklets in the wind
    In this episode, we listen to a decisive plan of action as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 369, penned by Kudavaayil Keerathanaar. Set in the drylands of 'Paalai', the verse speaks in the voice of the confidante to the lady, expressing the need for the lady to elope away with the man.
    5 min
  • Kurunthogai 368 – An endless embrace
    In this episode, we observe the joyous anticipation of the future, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 368, penned by Nakirar. Set in the farmlands of 'Marutham', the verse speaks in the voice of the lady to the confidante, on hearing that the man has arrived to claim her hand in marriage.
    6 min
  • Kurunthogai 367 – Solace in the mountains
    In this episode, we perceive a thoughtful way of communicating something, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 367, penned by Madurai Maruthan Ilanakanaar. The verse is situated in the mountains of 'Kurinji' and speaks in the voice of the confidante to the lady, showing her the way to carry on.
    7 min
  • Kurunthogai 366 – The hand of fate
    In this episode, we listen to wise words about the inevitability of an event, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 366, penned by Peri Saathanaar. Set in the mountains of 'Kurinji', the verse speaks in the voice of the confidante to the lady's mother, revealing the lady's relationship with the man.
    6 min
  • Kurunthogai 365 – Slipping shell bangles
    In this episode, we observe the acute effects of pining in a lady, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 365, penned by Madurai Nalvelliyaar. Set in the mountains of 'Kurinji', the verse speaks in the voice of the confidante to the man, explaining the lady's inability to bear with his parting.
    6 min
  • Kurunthogai 364 – Sought out by the otter
    In this episode, we perceive envy and quarrel over a man, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 364, penned by Avvaiyaar. The verse is situated in the farmlands of 'Marutham' and speaks in the voice of a courtesan, passing on a pointed message to the friends of another courtesan.
    7 min
  • Kurunthogai 363 – Vision of a decision
    In this episode, we perceive a nuanced approach to dissuading someone, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 363, penned by Selloor Kotranaar. Set in the drylands of 'Paalai', the verse speaks in the voice of the confidante to the man, when he tells her of his intention to part away from the lady to go in search of wealth.
    5 min
  • Kurunthogai 362 – Open challenge to superstition
    In this episode, we observe the courage of a person in questioning false beliefs, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 362, penned by Vempatroor Kannan Koothanaar. The verse is situated in the mountains of 'Kurinji' and speaks in the voice of the confidante to the priest Velan, passing on a clear message about the lady's relationship with the man to the listening kith and kin.
    6 min
  • Kurunthogai 361 – A flame-lily in the flood
    In this episode, we perceive how solace can come from unexpected corners, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 361, penned by Kabilar. Set in the mountains of 'Kurinji', the verse speaks in the voice of the lady to her confidante, in response to that friend's appreciation that the lady had bore well with the man's parting.
    6 min
  • Kurunthogai 360 – Today’s trial for tomorrow’s triumph
    In this episode, we perceive the intricate thought process of a Sangam lady in a critical situation, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 360, penned by Madurai Eelathu Poothanthevanaar. Set in the mountains of 'Kurinji', the verse speaks in the voice of the lady to the confidante, passing on a pointed message to the man, listening nearby.
    7 min

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Reflections on 2000 Year Old Tamil Poetry