Sangam Lit

Nandini Karky
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Sangam Lit

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!

  1. 2 HR. AGO

    Kalithogai 88 – Fearing the swearing

    In this episode, we observe the inferences of a lady's perceptive eyes, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kalithogai 88, penned by Maruthan Ilanaakanaar. The verse is situated in the ‘Marutham’ or ‘Farmlands landscape’ and etches the quarrelling and conflict in a household.

    6 min

  2. 1 DAY AGO

    Kalithogai 87 – Sulk and Soothe

    In this episode, we encounter an animated exchange between the lady and the man, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kalithogai 87, penned by Maruthan Ilanaakanaar. The verse is situated in the ‘Marutham’ or ‘Farmlands landscape’ and sketches a situation of domestic conflict.

    4 min

  3. 2 DAYS AGO

    Kalithogai 86 – To be and not be

    In this episode, we listen to advice offered by a mother to her young son, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kalithogai 86, penned by Maruthan Ilanaakanaar. The verse is situated in the ‘Marutham’ or ‘Farmlands landscape’ and contrasts the positive and negative qualities of a man.

    9 min

  4. 3 DAYS AGO

    Kalithogai 85 – Drink up the milk

    In this episode, we listen to a mother's words to her child, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kalithogai 85, penned by Maruthan Ilanaakanaar. The verse is situated in the ‘Marutham’ or ‘Farmlands landscape’ and paints a portrait of the adornments on a child in an affluent household.

    7 min

  5. 5 DAYS AGO

    Kalithogai 84 – The one at fault

    In this episode, we perceive the lady's ire, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kalithogai 84, penned by Maruthan Ilanaakanaar. The verse is situated in the ‘Marutham’ or ‘Farmlands landscape’ and sketches the inferences in the lady's mind about the intentions of courtesans.

    9 min

  6. 6 DAYS AGO

    Kalithogai 83 – Spear through a sore wound

    In this episode, we perceive the angst of the lady, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kalithogai 83, penned by Maruthan Ilanaakanaar. The verse is situated in the ‘Marutham’ or ‘Farmlands landscape’ and reveals the consequences of the man's actions on the lady.

    8 min

  7. NOV 14

    Kalithogai 82 – Venture not anymore

    In this episode, we listen to a lady's admonition to her son, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kalithogai 82, penned by Maruthan Ilanaakanaar. The verse is situated in the ‘Marutham’ or ‘Farmlands landscape’ and sketches the man's infidelity.

    7 min

  8. NOV 13

    Kalithogai 81 – Storming and calming

    In this episode, we listen to a striking interaction between the man and the lady, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kalithogai 81, penned by Maruthan Ilanaakanaar. The verse is situated in the ‘Marutham’ or ‘Farmlands landscape’ and reveals the man's attempts at allaying the lady's ire.

    10 min
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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!

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  • Creator
    Nandini Karky
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2024
  • Episodes
    319
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2019 Nandini Karky
  • Show Website
    Sangam Lit

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