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Nandini Karky
Sangam Lit
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Reflections on 2000 Year Old Tamil Poetry
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300
07 November 2025
Aganaanooru 120 – Song of the red-naped ibis
In this episode, we listen to a pointed request, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Aganaanooru 120, penned by Nakeeranaar. The verse is situated in the blue-lotus blooming backwaters of the 'Neythal' or 'Coastal landscape' and presents a subtle way to change a person's course of action.
5 min
06 November 2025
Aganaanooru 119 – Sigh of a wounded elephant
In this episode, we perceive the yearning in a lady to part away with her man, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Aganaanooru 119, penned by Kudavayil Keeraththanaar. Set in the 'Paalai' or 'Drylands landscape', the verse presents various aspects of this domain.
6 min
05 November 2025
Aganaanooru 118 – By day by night
In this episode, we perceive words of persuasion, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Aganaanooru 118, penned by Kabilar. The verse is situated amidst the roars of drums and tigers in the 'Kurinji' or 'Mountain landscape' and points the way forward in a subtle manner.
4 min
04 November 2025
Aganaanooru 117 – In the hands of another
In this episode, we listen to a mother's words of love, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Aganaanooru 117, penned by an anonymous poet. Set in the 'Paalai' or 'Drylands landscape', the verse brings out the tender thoughts in a mother's heart at the juncture of her daughter's elopement.
6 min
03 November 2025
Aganaanooru 116 – Louder than a victor’s shout
In this episode, we hear the reason for a refusal, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Aganaanooru 116, penned by Paranar. The verse is situated amidst the paddy stalks and lotus blooms of the 'Marutham' or 'Farmlands landscape' and illustrates the events of a historic battle.
6 min
31 October 2025
Aganaanooru 115 – A wish for a beloved
In this episode, we perceive the pain in a lady's heart, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Aganaanooru 115, penned by Maamoolanaar. Set in the 'Paalai' or 'Drylands landscape', the verse sketches the consequences of the man's parting away.
4 min
30 October 2025
Aganaanooru 114 – Hasten to her abode
In this episode, we perceive a man's eagerness to return to his beloved, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Aganaanooru 114, penned by an anonymous poet. The verse is situated amidst the scattered flowers of the 'Mullai' or 'Forest landscape' and visualises a person living far away.
4 min
29 October 2025
Aganaanooru 113 – Far away in the drylands
In this episode, we listen to a lady's anguished voice, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Aganaanooru 113, penned by Kallaadanaar. Set in the 'Paalai' or 'Drylands landscape', the verse pens detailed portraits of some historical characters in the Sangam era.
7 min
28 October 2025
Aganaanooru 112 – Why don’t you?
In this episode, we listen to a persuasive request, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Aganaanooru 112, penned by Neythal Saaithuitha Aavoor Kizhaar. The verse is situated amidst the roving bears and roaring tigers in the 'Kurinji' or 'Mountain landscape' and attempts at changing a person's path.
4 min
27 October 2025
Aganaanooru 111 – Her dear in the drylands
In this episode, we perceive words of consolation, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Aganaanooru 111, penned by Paalai Paadiya Perunkadunko. Set in the 'Paalai' or 'Drylands landscape', the verse vividly sketches the life in this domain.
4 min