Sangam Lit
1,175 episodes - English - Latest episode: 13 days ago - ★★★★★ - 18 ratingsReflections on 2000 Year Old Tamil Poetry
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Puranaanooru 375 – The last refuge
April 05, 2024 07:17 - 7 minutes - 6.78 MBIn 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.
Puranaanooru 374 – Ode to a mountain king
April 04, 2024 13:57 - 8 minutes - 7.9 MBIn 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.
Puranaanooru 373 – Seeking the victor’s reward
April 03, 2024 10:43 - 9 minutes - 8.98 MBIn 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.
Puranaanooru 372 – A ruthless ritual
April 02, 2024 09:27 - 5 minutes - 4.9 MBIn 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.
Puranaanooru 371 – For a victory over poverty
April 01, 2024 06:24 - 7 minutes - 7.08 MBIn 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.
Puranaanooru 370 – In search of sustenance
March 28, 2024 08:34 - 7 minutes - 6.81 MBIn this episode, we listen to a supplicant's difficult journey, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 370, penned for the Chozha King Cheruppaazhi Erintha Ilanchetchenni by the poet Oonpothi Pasunkudaiyaar. The verse is situated in the category of 'Vaagai Thinai' or 'Victory' and sketches the terrible state of a battlefield.
Puranaanooru 369 – A crop of corpses
March 27, 2024 08:31 - 8 minutes - 7.9 MBIn this episode, we observe a perfect instance of projection, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 369, penned for the Chera King Kadalottiya Velkelu Kuttuvan by the poet Paranar. Set in the category of 'Vaagai Thinai' or 'Victory', the verse puts forth a specific request to a winning king in the battlefield.
Puranaanooru 368 – Gift in the battlefield
March 26, 2024 07:19 - 5 minutes - 5.06 MBIn this episode, we perceive bloodshed and loss in a battlefield, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 368, penned for the Chera king Kudakko Neduncheralathan by the poet Kazhaathalaiyaar. The verse is situated in the category of 'Vaagai Thinai' or 'Victory' and talks about a king's generosity in the midst of great strife.
Puranaanooru 367 – Blessing upon the three
March 25, 2024 09:32 - 5 minutes - 4.88 MBIn this episode, we listen to a blessing rendered unto three kings, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 367, penned for the Chera king Maavenko, Chozha king Perunarkilli and Pandya king Ukkira Peruvazhuthi by the poet Avvaiyaar. Set in the category of 'Paadaan Thinai' or 'Praise', the verse celebrates the unity of these three kings.
Puranaanooru 366 – Certainty of the strike
March 23, 2024 09:47 - 5 minutes - 4.81 MBIn this episode, we perceive the certainty of death, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 366, penned by the poet Kothamanaar. The verse is situated in the category of 'Kaanji Thinai' or 'Defence' and instructs a leader about the way to be.
Puranaanooru 365 – Lament of the land
March 22, 2024 07:20 - 3 minutes - 3.66 MBIn this episode, we listen to a unique perspective on impermanence, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 365, penned by the poet Maarkandeyanaar. Set in the category of 'Kaanji Thinai' or 'Defence', the verse subtly instructs a king to follow the right path.
Puranaanooru 364 – Giving before the end
March 21, 2024 09:14 - 4 minutes - 4.38 MBIn this episode, we perceive the importance accorded to generosity, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 364, penned by the poet Kookai Kozhiyaar. The verse is situated in the category of 'Pothuviyal Thinai' or 'Common Themes' and talks about all that a king must do before the end arrives.
Puranaanooru 363 – The absolute truth
March 20, 2024 10:54 - 6 minutes - 5.61 MBIn this episode, we listen to words conveying the absoluteness of death, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 363, penned by the poet Aiyaathi Siruventheraiyaar. Set in the category of 'Pothuviyal Thinai' or 'Common Themes', the verse echoes the reality of life.
Puranaanooru 362 – Seeking the end
March 19, 2024 09:43 - 5 minutes - 5.06 MBIn this episode, we perceive the motivations of warriors, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 362, penned by the poet Siruventheraiyaar. The verse is situated in the category of 'Pothuviyal Thinai' or 'Common Themes' and reveals attitudes regarding facing death.
Puranaanooru 361 – The permanent impermanence
March 18, 2024 10:08 - 5 minutes - 5.31 MBIn this episode, we listen to words rendered unto Death, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 361, penned by the poet Kayamanaar. Set in an unidentified category, the verse talks about the qualities of a leader.
Puranaanooru 360 – The great and the small
March 16, 2024 12:16 - 5 minutes - 4.97 MBIn this episode, we perceive a study in contrast, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 360, penned for the leader Thanthu Maaran by the poet Sangavarunar. The verse is situated in the category of 'Kaanji Thinai' or 'Defence' and elaborates on the virtues of the great.
Puranaanooru 359 – Blame and fame
March 15, 2024 03:55 - 5 minutes - 4.79 MBIn this episode, we listen to words of advice being rendered to a leader, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 359, penned for the leader Anthuvan Keeran by the poet Kavattanaar. Set in the category of 'Kaanji Thinai' or 'Defence', the verse talks about the powerful presence of death and the path to a lasting life.
Puranaanooru 358 – Favoured by fortune
March 14, 2024 10:50 - 3 minutes - 2.91 MBIn this episode, we understand the importance accorded to penance, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 358, penned by the poet Vanmikiyaar. The verse is situated in the category of 'Kaanji Thinai' or 'Defence' and talks about the greatness of an ascetic life.
Puranaanooru 357 – The raft of virtue
March 13, 2024 04:51 - 4 minutes - 3.84 MBIn this episode, we perceive the impermanence of wealth and achievement, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 357, penned by the poet Piramanaar. Set in the category of 'Kaanji Thinai' or 'Defence', the verse talks about the only thing that will aid someone in their afterlife.
Puranaanooru 356 – The undefeated one
March 12, 2024 11:17 - 3 minutes - 3.45 MBIn this episode, we encounter a philosophical truth, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 356, penned by the poet Kathaiyankannanaar. The verse is situated in the category of 'Kaanji Thinai' or 'Defence' and vividly describes an ancient cremation site.
Puranaanooru 355 – Unmindful of reality
March 11, 2024 10:19 - 3 minutes - 3.04 MBIn this episode, we perceive the state of a town, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 355, penned by an anonymous poet. Set in the category of 'Kaanji Thinai' or 'Defence', the verse focuses on the attitude of a girl's family.
Puranaanooru 354 – Beauty against beauty
March 09, 2024 03:28 - 4 minutes - 3.97 MBIn this episode, we perceive battle-ready warriors, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 354, penned by the poet Paranar. The verse is situated in the category of 'Kaanji Thinai' or 'Defence' and talks about the conflict between the beauty of a town and that of a maiden.
Puranaanooru 353 – Terrors of her brothers
March 08, 2024 04:22 - 4 minutes - 4.31 MBIn this episode, we hear about the wealth and strength of a girl's family, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 353, penned by the poet Kaaviripoompattinathu Kaarikkannanaar. Set in the category of 'Kaanji Thinai' or 'Defence', the verse sketches the arresting beauty of a maiden.
Puranaanooru 352 – City of prosperity
March 07, 2024 04:25 - 5 minutes - 4.59 MBIn this episode, we perceive the prosperity of a city, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 352, penned by the poet Paranar. The verse is situated in the category of 'Kaanji Thinai' or 'Defence' and wonders about the precarious situation at hand.
Puranaanooru 351 – Sea of uproar
March 06, 2024 08:30 - 4 minutes - 3.84 MBIn this episode, we perceive a portrait of a fertile town, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 351, penned by the poet Madurai Padaimanga Manniyaar. Set in the category of 'Kaanji Thinai' or 'Defence', the verse talks about the sea of troubles arriving at the town's shores.
Puranaanooru 350 – Ruined by beauty
March 05, 2024 07:30 - 4 minutes - 4.56 MBIn this episode, we listen to anxious words about an imminent attack, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 350, penned by the poet Madurai Melaikkadai Kannampuguthaar Aayathanaar. The verse is situated in the category of 'Kaanji Thinai' or 'Defence' and extols the beauty of a maiden.
Puranaanooru 349 – The king and the father
March 04, 2024 09:10 - 4 minutes - 4.15 MBIn this episode, we listen to exchanges between a king and a girl's father, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 349, penned by the poet Madurai Maruthan Ilanaakanaar. Set in the category of 'Kaanji Thinai' or 'Defence', the verse speaks about the danger to a town.
Puranaanooru 348 – Blame on the birth
March 02, 2024 06:19 - 4 minutes - 4.47 MBIn this episode, we perceive interesting aspects of an ancient town, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 348, penned by the poet Paranar. The verse is situated in the category of 'Kaanji Thinai' or 'Defence' and regrets the events that have unfolded.
Puranaanooru 347 – Agony of the trees
March 01, 2024 01:42 - 4 minutes - 4.31 MBIn this episode, we meet with a historic personality characterised by a colourful simile, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 347, penned by the poet Kabilar. Set in the category of 'Kaanji Thinai' or 'Defence', the verse talks about the state of a town after a refusal.
Puranaanooru 346 – Refusal and Ruin
February 29, 2024 03:20 - 3 minutes - 3.66 MBIn this episode, we hear predictions about a family and town, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 346, penned by the poet Andar Makan Kuruvazhuthiyaar. The verse is situated in the category of 'Kaanji Thinai' or 'Defence' and speaks about the relationship a girl has with her family members.
Puranaanooru 345 – Damage due to a damsel
February 28, 2024 10:06 - 5 minutes - 5.29 MBIn this episode, we observe the harsh outcomes of a refusal, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 345, penned by the poet Andar Nadum Kallinaar. Set in the category of 'Kaanji Thinai' or 'Defence', the verse unravels the attitude of a girl's family when suitors arrive claiming her hand.
Puranaanooru 344 – The two possibilities
February 27, 2024 08:03 - 5 minutes - 4.68 MBIn this episode, we listen to two possible consequences, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 344, penned by the poet Andar Nadum Kallinaar. The verse is situated in the category of 'Kaanji Thinai' or 'Defence' and talks about a situation involving a maiden of marriageable age.
Puranaanooru 343 – Wealth of a Sangam town
February 26, 2024 08:47 - 7 minutes - 6.56 MBIn this episode, we perceive the riches of an ancient town, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 343, penned by the poet Paranar. Set in the category of 'Kaanji Thinai' or 'Defence', the verse laments a war that is about to commence.
Puranaanooru 342 – Spreading wings in a cage
February 24, 2024 02:55 - 7 minutes - 6.58 MBIn this episode, we perceive striking similes and subtle metaphors, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 342, penned by the poet Arisil Kizhaar. The verse is situated in the category of 'Kaanji Thinai' or 'Defence' and talks about the fierceness of a maiden's family.
Puranaanooru 341 – Ripples of a refusal
February 23, 2024 06:01 - 6 minutes - 5.99 MBIn this episode, we perceive events that have led to an outbreak of war, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 341, penned by the poet Paranar. Set in the category of 'Kaanji Thinai' or 'Defence', the verse etches the words and vows expressed before a battle.
Puranaanooru 340 – A father’s daughter
February 22, 2024 08:39 - 4 minutes - 3.97 MBIn this episode, we learn of the deciding authority in a woman's life, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 340, penned by the poet Alloor Nanmullaiyaar. The verse is situated in the category of 'Kaanji Thinai' or 'Defence' and portrays the family of a young maiden.
Puranaanooru 339 – Stealer of hearts
February 21, 2024 07:23 - 4 minutes - 4.31 MBIn this episode, we perceive a portrait of a maiden, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 339, penned by an anonymous poet. Set in the category of 'Kaanji Thinai' or 'Defence', the verse talks about the looming possibility of a war.
Puranaanooru 338 – Riches that are her own
February 20, 2024 07:15 - 5 minutes - 5.31 MBIn this episode, we explore a prosperous town in ancient times, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 338, penned by the poet Kundroor Kizhaar Makanaar. The verse is situated in the category of 'Kaanji Thinai' or 'Defence' and reveals the power that a father of a daughter had in the Sangam era.
Puranaanooru 337 – A war to win a maiden
February 19, 2024 07:21 - 7 minutes - 6.65 MBIn this episode, we meet with a young maiden and her family, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 337, penned by the poet Kabilar. Set in the category of 'Kaanji Thinai' or 'Defence', the verse brings to light a precarious situation involving suitors in marriage.
Puranaanooru 336 – No one to stop the war
February 17, 2024 05:06 - 5 minutes - 4.81 MBIn this episode, we hear a subtle cry against war, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 336, penned by the poet Paranar. The verse is situated in the category of 'Kanchi Thinai' or 'Defence' and reveals the events that have led to an outbreak of hostilities.
Puranaanooru 335 – The only god there is
February 16, 2024 01:40 - 5 minutes - 4.77 MBin this episode, we listen to powerful statements about worship, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 335, penned by the poet Mangudi Kizhaar. Set in the category of 'Vaagai Thinai' or 'Victory', the verse talks about the elements of importance in a leader's town.
Puranaanooru 334 – Hands of the two
February 15, 2024 04:42 - 3 minutes - 3.36 MBIn this episode, we learn of the acts of compassion in a household, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 334, penned by the poet Madurai Thamizh Koothanaar. The verse is situated in the category of 'Vaagai Thinai' or 'Victory' and gives a glimpse of the division of labour in Sangam times.
Puranaanooru 333 – An unfailing generosity
February 14, 2024 05:44 - 7 minutes - 6.69 MBIn this episode, we meet with a generous lady, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 333, penned by an anonymous poet. Set in the category of 'Vaagai Thinai' or 'Victory', the verse talks about the sense of compassion and fairness in the midst of an impoverished situation.
Puranaanooru 332 – An ode to a spear
February 13, 2024 03:53 - 3 minutes - 3.45 MBIn this episode, we listen to the greatness of a leader's spear, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 332, penned by the poet Viriyoor Nakkanaar. The verse is situated in the category of 'Vaagai Thinai' or 'Victory' and elaborates on the places that a spear can be.
Puranaanooru 331 – The constancy of generosity
February 12, 2024 03:48 - 5 minutes - 4.59 MBIn this episode, we perceive how a leader faces different circumstances, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 331, penned by the poet Uraiyoor Muthukoothanaar. Set in the category of 'Vaagai Thinai' or 'Victory', the verse sketches striking similes to convey the nature of a leader's generosity.
Puranaanooru 330 – Steady like the shore
February 10, 2024 05:03 - 3 minutes - 3.02 MBIn this episode, we observe a leader's courage in the battlefield, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 330, penned by the poet Madurai Kanakkayanaar. The verse is situated in the category of 'Vaagai Thinai' or 'Victory' and reveals the economic status of a town.
Puranaanooru 329 – Divine and Dangerous
February 09, 2024 03:35 - 5 minutes - 4.68 MBIn this episode, we perceive the virtues of a town, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 329, penned by the poet Madurai Aruvai Vaanikan Ilavettanaar. Set in the category of 'Vaagai Thinai' or 'Victory', the verse informs us about ancestor worship in Sangam times.
Puranaanooru 328 – A humble feast
February 08, 2024 07:04 - 4 minutes - 4.22 MBIn this episode, we observe the promise of good food, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 328, penned by an anonymous poet. The verse is situated in the category of 'Vaagai Thinai' or 'Victory' and talks about a leader's generosity in the midst of difficult circumstances.
Puranaanooru 327 – A cycle of debt
February 07, 2024 07:07 - 4 minutes - 4.29 MBIn this episode, we observe the extent of a leader's generosity, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 327, penned by an anonymous poet. The verse is situated in the category of 'Vaagai Thinai' or 'Victory' and reveals the impoverished state of a courageous leader.
Puranaanooru 326 – A Single-minded Sangam couple
February 06, 2024 07:43 - 6 minutes - 6.4 MBIn this episode, we perceive the noble virtues of a couple as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 326, penned by the poet Thangaal Porkollanaar. The verse is situated in the category of 'Vaagai Thinai' or 'Victory' and presents a vivid scene around a Sangam home in the woods.