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 400 – A leader par excellence

    Puranaanooru 400 – A leader par excellence

    In this episode, we perceive the noble qualities of a respected leader, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 400, penned about the Chozha King Nalankilli by the poet Kovoor Kizhaar. Set in the category of 'Paadaan Thinai' or 'Praise', the verse reveals nuances about the king's compassion and administration.

    • 9 min
    Puranaanooru 399 – A wish fulfilled

    Puranaanooru 399 – A wish fulfilled

    In this episode, we perceive a poet's dilemma and its resolution, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 399, penned about the Leader Thaamaan Thondrikon by the Poet Aiyoor Mudavanaar. The verse is situated in the category of 'Paadaan Thinai' or 'Praise' and talks about the thoughtful and boundless generosity of a patron.

    • 10 min
    Puranaanooru 398 – A selfless generosity

    Puranaanooru 398 – A selfless generosity

    In this episode, we observe acts of generosity, straight from the heart, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 398, penned about the Chera King Vanjan by the poet Thiruthaamanaar. Set in the category of 'Paadaan Thinai' or 'Praise', the verse reveals the request of a supplicant and the response from the patron.

    • 7 min
    Puranaanooru 397 – Music of the morning

    Puranaanooru 397 – Music of the morning

    In this episode, we perceive the absolute trust in a patron's protection, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 397, penned about the Chozha King Kulamuttrathu Thunjiya Killivalavan by the poet Erukkattoor Thaayankannanaar. The verse is situated in the category of 'Paadaan Thinai' or 'Praise' and describes in detail the moments of meeting between the ruler and supplicant.

    • 8 min
    Puranaanooru 396 – Generosity sans limits

    Puranaanooru 396 – Generosity sans limits

    In this episode, we perceive the boundless generosity of a ruler, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 396, penned about the Velir King Vaattraattru Ezhiniyaathan by the poet Mangudi Kizhaar. Set in the category of 'Paadaan Thinai' or 'Praise', the verse echoes the pride of a supplicant about his patron.

    • 7 min
    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

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