Sangam Lit

Sangam Lit

Reflections on 2000 Year Old Tamil Poetry

Episodes

April 26, 2024 8 mins
In this episode, we perceive the thoughtful generosity of a much-celebrated king, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 390, penned about the Velir King Athiyamaan Nedumaan Anji by the poet Avvaiyaar. Set in the category of 'Paadaan Thinai' or 'Praise', the verse talks about all the ways the leader allayed the suffering of a supplicant.
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In this episode, we hear of an ancestor's fame, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 389, penned about the Leader Naller Muthiyan by the poet Kallil Aathiraiyanaar. The verse is situated in the category of 'Paadaan Thinai' or 'Praise' and puts forth a request to a leader of a hilly domain.
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In this episode, we listen to impressive words of praise about a lord of a minor domain, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 388, penned about the Leader Pannan by the poet Madurai Alakkar Gnaalalaar Makanaar Mallanaar. Set in the category of 'Paadaan Thinai' or 'Praise', the verse talks about a poet's determination to spread the fame of this ruler.
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In this episode, we listen to the glory of a king in war and compassion, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 387, penned about the Chera King Selvakadungo Vaazhiyaathan by the poet Kundrukatpaaliyaathanaar. The verse is situated in the category of 'Paadaan Thinai' or 'Praise' and renders a heartfelt blessing upon this ruler.
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In this episode, we perceive the prosperity of a country, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 386, penned about the Chozha King Kulamutrathu Thunjiya Killivalavan by the poet Kovoor Kizhaar. Set in the category of 'Paadaan Thinai' or 'Praise', the verse proclaims the trust in this patron's generosity.
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In this episode, we learn of the compassion of a patron, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 385, penned about the local leader Ambar Kizhaan by the poet Kallaadanaar. Set in the category of 'Paadaan Thinai' or 'Praise', the verse delivers a heartfelt blessing.
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In this episode, we observe the natural wealth of a leader's region, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 384, penned for the Leader Karumbanoor Kizhaan by the poet Purathinai Nannaakanaar. The verse is situated in the category of 'Paadaan Thinai' or 'Praise' and depicts the boundless trust in a patron's generosity.
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In this episode, we perceive the trust of a poet in a patron, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 383, penned about the Leader Aviyan by the poet Maarokaththu Nappasalaiyaar. Set in the category of 'Paadaan Thinai' or 'Praise', the verse reveals the emotions of the poet after receiving the leader's patronage.
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In this episode, we hear of a king's fame, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 382, penned for the Chozha King Nalankilli by the poet Kovoor Kizhaar. The verse is situated in the category of 'Paadaan Thinai' or 'Praise' and reveals the respect held for this ruler in the hearts of many.
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In this episode, we meet with an icon of hospitality, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 381, penned for the Leader Karumbanoor Kizhaan by the poet Purathinai Nannaakanaar. Set in the category of 'Paadaan Thinai' or 'Praise', the verse reveals the promise rendered by this patron to his supplicants.
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In this episode, we perceive the nuanced portrait of a leader, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 380, penned for the local leader Nanjil Valluvan by the poet Karuvoor Kathapillai. Set in the category of 'Paadaan Thinai' or 'Praise', the verse talks about the personality and generosity of this patron.
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In this episode, we perceive the eagerness of a poet in meeting with a patron, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 379, penned for the Leader Oymaan Villiyaathan by the poet Purathinai Nannakanaar. The verse is situated in the category of 'Paadaan Thinai' or 'Praise' and paints a portrait of a patron's generosity.
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In this episode, we perceive the ecstatic joy of a poet's family, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 378, penned for the Chozha King Cheruppaazhi Erintha Ilanchetchenni by the poet Oonpothi Pasunkudaiyaar. Set in the category of 'Paadaan Thinai' or 'Praise', the verse portrays the victory and wealth of this king.
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In this episode, we listen to the fame and glory of a king, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 377, penned for the Chozha King Rasasooyam Vetta Perunar Killi by the poet Ulochanaar. The verse is situated in the category of 'Paadaan Thinai' or 'Praise' and sketches a poet's awe in seeing a patron's kindness.
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In this episode, we perceive a poet's contentment, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 376, penned for Leader Oymaan Nalliyakodan by the poet Purathinai Nannaakanaar. Set in the category of 'Paadaan Thinai' or 'Praise', the verse sketches an unforgettable moment in the life of a poet.
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April 5, 2024 7 mins
In this episode, we hear the lament of a poet, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 375, penned for the Velir King Aay Andiran by the poet Uraiyoor Enicheri Mudamosiyaar. Set in the category of 'Paadaan Thinai' or 'Praise', the verse spotlights the generosity of this king in the contrast of a barren background.
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In this episode, we listen to music rendered in a picturesque place, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 374, penned for the Velir King Aay Andiran by the poet Uraiyoor Enicheri Mudamosiyaar. The verse is situated in the category of 'Paadaan Thinai' or 'Praise' and extols the glory of a king.
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In this episode, we perceive the many ways a king has attained victory in a battlefield, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 373, penned for the Chozha King Kulamutrathu Thunjiya Killivalavan by the poet Kovoor Kizhaar. Set in the category of 'Vaagai Thinai' or 'Victory', the verse spotlights a war zone from the perspective of the affected others.
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In this episode, we perceive a battlefield ritual, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 372, penned for the Pandya King Thalaiyaalankaanathu Cheruvendra Nedunchezhiyan by the poet Maankudi Kizhaar. The verse is situated in the category of 'Vaagai Thinai' or 'Victory' and reveals a poet's reason for arriving in a battle zone.
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In this episode, we perceive the events of a battlefield, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 371, penned for the Pandya King Thalaiyaalankaanathu Cheruvendra Nedunchezhiyan by the poet Kallaadanaar. Set in the category of 'Vaagai Thinai' or 'Victory', the verse presents an impoverished poet's perspective of a king's conquest.
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