300 episodes

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 395 – Prosperous Pidavoor

    Puranaanooru 395 – Prosperous Pidavoor

    In this episode, we perceive a day in the life of a lush ancient town, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 395, penned about the Leader Chozhanaattu Pidavoor Kizhaarmakan Perunchaathan by the poet Madurai Nakeerar. Set in the category of 'Paadaan Thinai' or 'Praise', the verse talks about the unceasing generosity of this leader.

    • 9 min
    Puranaanooru 394 – Never will I ever

    Puranaanooru 394 – Never will I ever

    In this episode, we perceive a striking poetic device deployed with dexterity, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 394 penned about the Leader Chozhiya Enaathi Thirukkuttuvan by the poet Chonattu Erichaloor Madalan Madurai Kumaranaar. Set in the category of 'Paadaan Thinai' or 'Praise', the verse sketches the leader's generosity in a unique manner.

    • 8 min
    Puranaanooru 393 – Seeking from a famous king

    Puranaanooru 393 – Seeking from a famous king

    In this episode, we perceive the wishes in the heart of a supplicant, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 393, penned about the Chozha King Kulamuttrathu Thunjiya Killivalavan by the poet Nalliraiyanaar. The verse is situated in the category of 'Paadaan Thinai' or 'Praise' and etches with striking similes, the present state of a person.

    • 7 min
    Puranaanooru 392 – Heir to history

    Puranaanooru 392 – Heir to history

    In this episode, we listen to the greatness of a king in war and peace, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 392, penned about the Velir King Poguttu Ezhini by the poet Avvaiyaar. The verse is situated in the category of 'Paadaan Thinai' or 'Praise' and reveals a fascinating fact in the history of agriculture.

    • 6 min
    Puranaanooru 391 – Endless fields of plenty

    Puranaanooru 391 – Endless fields of plenty

    In this episode, we perceive the journey of a people in search of a better life, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 391, penned about the Leader Poraiyaatrukizhaan, by the poet Kalladanaar. Set in the category of 'Paadaan Thinai' or 'Praise', the verse expresses the hope of finding refuge in the domain of this prosperous ruler.

    • 6 min
    Puranaanooru 390 – Allayer of angst

    Puranaanooru 390 – Allayer of angst

    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.

    • 8 min

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