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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!

Nandini Karky

Chennai, India


    • Feb 14, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 6m AVG DURATION
    • 1,400 EPISODES


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    Kalithogai 150 – A promise to return

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2025 9:29


    In this episode, we listen to the consoling words of the confidante, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kalithogai 150, penned by Nallanthuvanaar. The verse is situated in the 'Neythal' or 'Coastal Landscape' and portrays trust in the goodness and compassion of a person.

    Kalithogai 149 – Past promises and present duties

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2025 5:34


    In this episode, we perceive abstractions on ethics in human behaviour, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kalithogai 149, penned by Nallanthuvanaar. The verse is situated in the 'Neythal' or 'Coastal Landscape' and puts forth a well-thought-out plea!

    Kalithogai 148 – Dusk and Dawn

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2025 5:46


    In this episode, we listen to a lady's conversation with an evening, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kalithogai 148, penned by Nallanthuvanaar. The verse is situated in the 'Neythal' or 'Coastal Landscape' and echoes the emotions of a parted maiden.

    Kalithogai 147 – Raving and Recovering

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2025 13:05


    In this episode, we listen to a lady's pleas to the world around, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kalithogai 147, penned by Nallanthuvanaar. The verse is situated in the 'Neythal' or 'Coastal Landscape' and narrates the torment of a lady and the resolution of her travails.

    Kalithogai 146 – Suffering and Soaring

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2025 9:11


    In this episode, we perceive the soaring suffering in a lady, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kalithogai 146, penned by Nallanthuvanaar. The verse is situated in the 'Neythal' or 'Coastal Landscape' and echoes the state of a pining woman.

    Kalithogai 145 – Seeking and Saving

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2025 12:10


    In this episode, we perceive the fire in a lady's heart, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kalithogai 145, penned by Nallanthuvanaar. The verse is situated in the 'Neythal' or 'Coastal Landscape' and depicts the conversations of a pining woman in love.

    Kalithogai 144 – Declaring and Dispelling

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2025 14:15


    In this episode, we listen to a lady's outpouring to the elements of the world around, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kalithogai 144, penned by Nallanthuvanaar. The verse is situated in the 'Neythal' or 'Coastal Landscape' and paints a portrait of a parted woman's pain.

    Kalithogai 143 – Reflecting and Rising

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2025 11:55


    In this episode, we listen to a lady's heartfelt wish, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kalithogai 143, penned by Nallanthuvanaar. The verse is situated in the 'Neythal' or 'Coastal Landscape' and paints the sorrow and smile of a woman.

    Kalithogai 142 – Lamenting and Listening

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2025 13:17


    In this episode, we hear the long lament of a lady, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kalithogai 142, penned by Nallanthuvanaar. The verse is situated in the 'Neythal' or 'Coastal Landscape' and intricately etches the state of mind of a pining woman.

    Kalithogai 141 – A changed man

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2025 6:25


    In this episode, we perceive the transformation in a man, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kalithogai 141, penned by Nallanthuvanaar. The verse is situated in the 'Neythal' or 'Coastal Landscape' and sketches the success story of a man's mission.

    Kalithogai 140 – A Case for Compassion

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2025 7:15


    In this episode, we listen to the man's angst-ridden words, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kalithogai 140, penned by Nallanthuvanaar. The verse is situated in the 'Neythal' or 'Coastal Landscape' and portrays an instance of passionate persuasion.

    Kalithogai 139 – Plea to the Wise

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2025 7:56


    In this episode, we perceive a man's plea to the wise, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kalithogai 139, penned by Nallanthuvanaar. The verse is situated in the 'Neythal' or 'Coastal Landscape' and depicts the suffering of a man, smitten by love.

    Kalithogai 138 – Palmyra horse to Paradise

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2025 9:13


    In this episode, we listen to a man's story of winning over his love, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kalithogai 138, penned by Nallanthuvanaar. The verse is situated in the 'Neythal' or 'Coastal Landscape' and portrays a public ritual, undertaken as the last resort by young men in love.

    Kalithogai 137 – Fire of parting

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2025 6:16


    In this episode, we perceive the burning angst of a lady, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kalithogai 137, penned by Nallanthuvanaar. The verse is situated in the 'Neythal' or 'Coastal Landscape' and paints a picture of pain born out of pleasure.

    Kalithogai 136 – Gamble not with her love

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2025 5:46


    In this episode, we observe the changing stance of the lady's joy, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kalithogai 136, penned by Nallanthuvanaar. The verse is situated in the 'Neythal' or 'Coastal Landscape' and showcases the sport of gambling in the Sangam era.

    Kalithogai 135 – Dashing against the doors

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2025 4:51


    In this episode, we listen to an appeal to a person's sense of honour, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kalithogai 135, penned by Nallanthuvanaar. The verse is situated in the 'Neythal' or 'Coastal Landscape' and portrays a lady's state in the midst of parting.

    Kalithogai 134 – The raft of a return

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2025 6:50


    In this episode, we perceive the pain of a parted lady, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kalithogai 134, penned by Nallanthuvanaar. The verse is situated in the 'Neythal' or 'Coastal Landscape' and depicts the empathy shown by the elements of the land.

    Kalithogai 133 – Fruit of Virtue

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2025 5:15


    In this episode, we hear words of advice rendered, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kalithogai 133, penned by Nallanthuvanaar. The verse is situated in the 'Neythal' or 'Coastal Landscape' and lists the meaning of virtuous qualities.

    Kalithogai 132 – Promises of the past

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2025 7:32


    In this episode, we listen to an argument put forth to persuade a person, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kalithogai 132, penned by Nallanthuvanaar. The verse is situated in the 'Neythal' or 'Coastal Landscape' and presents insightful images from an ancient seashore.

    Kalithogai 131 – Care of the shore

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2025 10:44


    In this episode, we perceive stunning images from an ancient seashore, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kalithogai 131, penned by Nallanthuvanaar. The verse is situated in the 'Neythal' or 'Coastal Landscape' and sketches the dynamics in the relationship between the man and the lady.

    Kalithogai 130 – The vanishing pallor

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2025 5:52


    In this episode, we observe the transformation in a person, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kalithogai 130, penned by Nallanthuvanaar. The verse is situated in the 'Neythal' or 'Coastal Landscape' and sketches the effect of an evening on a maiden.

    Kalithogai 129 – Withholding a cure

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2025 7:39


    In this episode, we perceive the arrival of evening with striking similes, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kalithogai 129, penned by Nallanthuvanaar. The verse is situated in the 'Neythal' or 'Coastal Landscape' and sketches heartrending conversations with elements in the environment.

    Kalithogai 128 – Hope in a dream

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2025 5:51


    In this episode, we listen to the events that unfolded in a dream, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kalithogai 128, penned by Nallanthuvanaar. The verse is situated in the 'Neythal' or 'Coastal Landscape' and reveals the subtle reasons for a transformation.

    Kalithogai 127 – Is that why?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2025 6:34


    In this episode, we hear piercing words rendered to persuade a person, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kalithogai 127, penned by Nallanthuvanaar. The verse is situated in the 'Neythal' or 'Coastal Landscape' and attempts to change the man's heart.

    Kalithogai 126 – Assumptions and Revelations

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2025 5:12


    In this episode, we perceive picturesque images from the sea, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kalithogai 126, penned by Nallanthuvanaar. The verse is situated in the 'Neythal' or 'Coastal Landscape' and presents the assumptions and revelations in the mind of a parted maiden.

    Kalithogai 125 – Banish the pallor

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2025 5:43


    In this episode, we listen to a philosophical thought about the heart, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kalithogai 125, penned by Nallanthuvanaar. The verse is situated in the 'Neythal' or 'Coastal Landscape' and puts forth a heartfelt plea.

    Kalithogai 124 – An affliction that brims over

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2025 6:35


    In this episode, we listen to the confidante's thoughtful request, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kalithogai 124, penned by Nallanthuvanaar. The verse is situated in the 'Neythal' or 'Coastal Landscape' and relates the consequences of a man's parting.

    Kalithogai 123 – A mind of its own

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2025 5:33


    In this episode, we perceive the actions of a troubled heart, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kalithogai 123, penned by Nallanthuvanaar. The verse is situated in the 'Neythal' or 'Coastal Landscape' and presents a portrait of a maiden, parted from her beloved.

    Kalithogai 122 – A heart caught between

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2025 5:33


    In this episode, we perceive the confused heart of a lady, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kalithogai 122, penned by Nallanthuvanaar. The verse is situated in the 'Neythal' or 'Coastal Landscape' and reveals an impossible situation in a person's life.

    Kalithogai 121 – Lashing wave and thrashing fish

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2025 6:04


    In this episode, we hear a passionate plea on behalf of a friend, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kalithogai 121, penned by Nallanthuvanaar. The verse is situated in the 'Neythal' or 'Coastal Landscape' and depicts the state of a maiden with elements of nature.

    Kalithogai 120 – Before and After

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2025 7:36


    In this episode, we infer emotions from intricate similes about human nature, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kalithogai 120, penned by Nallanthuvanaar. The verse is situated in the 'Neythal' or 'Coastal Landscape' and brings forth the transformation at the cusp of an event.

    Kalithogai 119 – Not just an evening

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2025 6:43


    In this episode, we perceive a lady's pain, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kalithogai 119, penned by Nallanthuvanaar. The verse is situated in the 'Neythal' or 'Coastal Landscape' and highlights the happenings of an evening.

    Kalithogai 118 – Ambushed by the evening

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2025 8:16


    In this episode, we listen to a lady's lament, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kalithogai 118, penned by Nallanthuvanaar. The verse is situated in the 'Neythal' or 'Coastal Landscape' and sketches the words rendered to an evening.

    Kalithogai 117 – Jasmines from the heart

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2024 6:07


    In this episode, we listen to the words of a lovelorn man, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kalithogai 117, penned by Chozhan Nalluruthiran. The verse is situated in the 'Mullai' or 'Forest Landscape' and portrays an expression of interest in a conversation between a couple.

    Kalithogai 116 – Anger and Acceptance

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2024 5:49


    In this episode, we perceive a conflict between a lady and a man, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kalithogai 116, penned by Chozhan Nalluruthiran. The verse is situated in the 'Mullai' or 'Forest Landscape' and portrays the relentlessness of a man's pursuit.

    Kalithogai 115 – Angst and Assurance

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2024 6:04


    In this episode, we perceive the fearful stance of the lady, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kalithogai 115, penned by Chozhan Nalluruthiran. The verse is situated in the 'Mullai' or 'Forest Landscape' and sketches a domestic scene and its consequences in the life of the lady.

    Kalithogai 114 – Virtue in a wedding

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2024 5:08


    In this episode, we perceive a lady's anxious state, portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kalithogai 114, penned by Chozhan Nalluruthiran. The verse is situated in the 'Mullai' or 'Forest Landscape' and sketches the agony of a lady as momentous events unfold before her.

    Kalithogai 113 – Recollect and Regain

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2024 5:46


    In this episode, we listen to a intriguing conversation, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kalithogai 113, penned by Chozhan Nalluruthiran. The verse is situated in the 'Mullai' or 'Forest Landscape' and presents hidden layers in the relationship of a man and his lady.

    Kalithogai 112 – Risk and Reward

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2024 5:45


    In this episode, we perceive a lady's change of stance, portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kalithogai 112, penned by Chozhan Nalluruthiran. The verse is situated in the 'Mullai' or 'Forest Landscape' and etches the determined pursuit of a man.

    Kalithogai 111 – Reject and Revert

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2024 6:18


    In this episode, we listen to a lady's plea to a friend, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kalithogai 111, penned by Chozhan Nalluruthiran. The verse is situated in the 'Mullai' or 'Forest Landscape' and sketches the petition and dismissal of a man's requests.

    Kalithogai 110 – Love that struggles to wait

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2024 6:00


    In this episode, we perceive a conversation between a lovelorn man and his beloved, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kalithogai 110, penned by Chozhan Nalluruthiran. The verse is situated in the 'Mullai' or 'Forest Landscape' and presents elements that echo the soul of this land.

    Kalithogai 109 – A mesmerising maiden

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2024 8:12


    In this episode, we listen to a heart's outpouring, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kalithogai 109, penned by Chozhan Nalluruthiran. The verse is situated in the 'Mullai' or 'Forest Landscape' and etches the mesmerising beauty of a maiden.

    Kalithogai 108 – A war of words

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2024 13:30


    In this episode, we see sparks fly in a couple's conversation, as conveyed in Sangam Literary work, Kalithogai 108, penned by Chozhan Nalluruthiran. The verse is situated in the 'Mullai' or 'Forest Landscape' and reveals interesting perspectives about work in ancient times.

    Kalithogai 107 – On garlands and good news

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2024 7:33


    In this episode, we listen to an amusing conversation, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kalithogai 107, penned by Chozhan Nalluruthiran. The verse is situated in the 'Mullai' or 'Forest Landscape' and paints both the confusion and the relief in the mind of a lady.

    Kalithogai 106 – Courage in the everyday

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2024 10:57


    In this episode, we perceive the practical aspects of bull taming, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kalithogai 106, penned by Chozhan Nalluruthiran. The verse is situated in the 'Mullai' or 'Forest Landscape' and reveals the value of courage in a man as seen from the eyes of their beloved maiden.

    Kalithogai 105 – Victory in an arena

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2024 12:59


    In this episode, we perceive conflict and triumph in a bull taming arena, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kalithogai 105, penned by Chozhan Nalluruthiran. The verse is situated in the 'Mullai' or 'Forest Landscape' and reveals happy tidings in the lady's life.

    Kalithogai 104 – Soaring above slander

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2024 14:43


    In this episode, we listen to a detailed account of bull taming events, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kalithogai 104, penned by Chozhan Nalluruthiran. The verse is situated in the 'Mullai' or 'Forest Landscape' and echoes a lady's pride in her beloved's conquest in the arena.

    Kalithogai 103 – A field of love and war

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2024 15:29


    In this episode, we perceive dynamic scenes from a bull taming arena, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kalithogai 103, penned by Chozhan Nalluruthiran. The verse is situated in the 'Mullai' or 'Forest Landscape' and relays the importance accorded to courage and determination in an ancient culture.

    Kalithogai 102 – Fought and Won

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2024 8:22


    In this episode, we listen to an account of a jubilant bull taming, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kalithogai 102, penned by Chozhan Nalluruthiran. The verse is situated in the 'Mullai' or 'Forest Landscape' and sketches the determination of a young man to win the one he loves.

    Kalithogai 101 – A fight for love

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2024 12:26


    In this episode, we perceive the ancient Tamil custom of taming a bull, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kalithogai 101, penned by Chozhan Nalluruthiran. The verse is situated in the 'Mullai' or 'Forest Landscape' and conveys the connection of this ancient custom to the lady's life.

    Kalithogai 100 – Living true to the praise

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2024 8:16


    In this episode, we perceive the intersection of different aspects of life, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kalithogai 100, penned by Maruthan Ilanaakanaar. The verse is situated in the ‘Marutham' or ‘Farmlands landscape' and pleads for a king's kindness.

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