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Sangam Lit is an English podcast by Nandini Karky on 2000 year old classical Tamil poetry from the Sangam Era. Explore ancient lands and minds through these reflections. Travel to the past, connect to the present and gather lessons for the future. Get lit!

Sangam Lit Nandini Karky

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Sangam Lit is an English podcast by Nandini Karky on 2000 year old classical Tamil poetry from the Sangam Era. Explore ancient lands and minds through these reflections. Travel to the past, connect to the present and gather lessons for the future. Get lit!

    Puranaanooru 389 – Generous in life and beyond

    Puranaanooru 389 – Generous in life and beyond

    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.

    • 6 min
    Puranaanooru 388 – The fame of a name

    Puranaanooru 388 – The fame of a name

    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.

    • 6 min
    Puranaanooru 387 – Victory and generosity

    Puranaanooru 387 – Victory and generosity

    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.

    • 8 min
    Puranaanooru 386 – Riches and rendering

    Puranaanooru 386 – Riches and rendering

    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.

    • 8 min
    Puranaanooru 385 – Far-reaching hospitality

    Puranaanooru 385 – Far-reaching hospitality

    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.

    • 4 min
    Puranaanooru 384 – Days of abundance

    Puranaanooru 384 – Days of abundance

    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.

    • 7 min

Customer Reviews

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29 Ratings

29 Ratings

Deepashree R ,

😍💝

Great work... in love with each poem and the way it s rendered.. fascinated in phrases that describe flowers n leaves... travel to ancient land of emotions... 💝😍

Ji-army ,

மிக அருமை

மிக அருமையான படைப்பு!! இதில் பாடலின் வரிகளும் காணபடுமாநால் இன்னும் மிருது சேர்க்கும்!! நன்றி! உங்கள் முயற்ச்சிக்கு வாழ்த்துக்கள்😊

Saravavan G ,

நன்றி நந்தினி கார்க்கி🙏🏽

இந்த முயற்ச்சிக்கு நன்றி!

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