Sangam Lit
Reflections on 2000 Year Old Tamil Poetry
Episodes
In this episode, we listen to a mother’s yearning words, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Aganaanooru 195, penned by Kayamanaar. Set in the ‘Paalai’ or ‘Drylands landscape’, the verse reveals the questions that arise in a Sangam mother’s heart at the moment of her daughter&...
In this episode, we perceive the arrival of a particular season, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Aganaanooru 194, penned by Idaikkaadanaar. The verse is situated amidst the millet fields of the ‘Mullai’ or ‘Forest landscape’ and echoes the disappointment in a person’s heart.
In this episode, we listen to the declaration of a decision, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Aganaanooru 193, penned by Madurai Maruthan Ilanaakanaar. Set in the ‘Paalai’ or ‘Drylands landscape’, the verse contrasts the two paths that looms ahead in the mind’s eye.
In this episode, we perceive words of hidden persuasion, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Aganaanooru 192, penned by Pothumpil Kizhaan Venkannanaar. The verse is situated amidst the lush millet fields of the ‘Kurinji’ or ‘Mountain landscape’ and presents intriguing images of wild life...
In this episode, we perceive a decision in the making, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Aganaanooru 191, penned by Orodakathu Kantharathanaar. Set in the ‘Paalai’ or ‘Drylands landscape’, the verse relays a sense of protection and care.
In this episode, we perceive a curious way of revealing something, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Aganaanooru 190, penned by Ulochchanaar. The verse is situated amidst the playful waves of the ‘Neythal’ or ‘Coastal landscape’ and narrates a non-incident.
In this episode, we listen to a mother’s words of angst, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Aganaanooru 189, penned by Kayamanaar. Set in the ‘Paalai’ or ‘Drylands landscape’, the verse echoes the immeasurable pain in losing something precious.
In this episode, we perceive a curious technique of persuading another, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Aganaanooru 188, penned by Veerai Veliyan Thithanaar. The verse is situated amidst the blooming Kino trees of the ‘Kurinji’ or ‘Mountain Landscape’ and hides a throbbing heart amid...
In this episode, we listen to a lady’s lament, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Aganaanooru 187, penned by Maamoolanaar. Set in the ‘Paalai’ or ‘Drylands landscape’, the verse presents a stack of similes to sketch this landscape.
In this episode, we listen to the distressed response to an accusation, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Aganaanooru 186, penned by Paranar. The verse is situated amidst the lush lotus-filled ponds of the ‘Marutham’ or ‘Farmlands landscape’ and portrays the beauty and wealth of an anci...
In this episode, we perceive surprise about the act of parting away, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Aganaanooru 185, penned by Paalai Paadiya Perunkadunko. Set in the ‘Paalai’ or ‘Drylands landscape’, the verse etches the sweltering nature of this domain.
In this episode, we listen to joyous words of welcome, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Aganaanooru 184, penned by Madurai Maruthan Ilanaakanaar. The verse is situated amidst the falling flowers of the ‘Mullai’ or ‘Forest landscape’ and relays emotions that arise at the juncture of a h...
In this episode, we perceive the anguish of a parted heart, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Aganaanooru 183, penned by Karuvoor Kalingaththaar. Set in the ‘Paalai’ or ‘Drylands landscape’, the verse echoes the emotional response to words of consolation.
In this episode, we listen to a hidden message of persuasion, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Aganaanooru 182, penned by Kabilar. The verse is situated amidst a scene of leaping monkeys and showering trees, in the ‘Kurinji’ or ‘Mountain Landscape’ and relays the consequences of a pers...
In this episode, we perceive the resolution of a dilemma, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Aganaanooru 181, penned by Paranar. Set in the ‘Paalai’ or ‘Drylands landscape’, the verse links a battlefield and a place of prominence in the ancient world.
In this episode, we perceive the communication of a hidden message, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Aganaanooru 180, penned by Karuvoor Kannampaalanaar. The verse is situated amidst the sand dunes and flower orchards of the ‘Neythal’ or ‘Coastal landscape’ and narrates an incident an...
In this episode, we listen to a pointed question put to another, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Aganaanooru 179, penned by Koadimangalathu Vaathuli Narchenthanaar, Set in the ‘Paalai’ or ‘Drylands landscape’, the verse etches the dreariness of this domain.
In this episode, we perceive the trust and confidence in the actions of another, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Aganaanooru 178, penned by Paranar. The verse is situated amidst the gushing springs of the ‘Kurinji’ or ‘Mountain landscape’ and etches a day in the life of a wild boar.
<...In this episode, we listen to words of consolation rendered to allay anxiety, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Aganaanooru 177, penned by Seyaloor Ilampon Saaththan Kotranaar. Set in the ‘Paalai’ or ‘Drylands landscape’, the verse portrays the victory of a king and the beauty of a lady...
In this episode, we listen to a pointed refusal to a request, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Aganaanooru 176, penned by Marutham Paadiya Ilankadunko. The verse is situated amidst the flourishing fields of the ‘Marutham’ or ‘Farmlands landscape’ and presents a precise portrait of the ...
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