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In this episode, we listen to a curious incident that unfolded one night, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kalithogai 65, penned by Kabilar. The verse is situated in the ‘Kurinji' or ‘Mountains landscape' and attempts to convey the gravity of the situation in an indirect manner.
In this episode, we listen to a playful conversation between a man and lady in love, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kalithogai 64, penned by Kabilar. The verse is situated in the ‘Kurinji' or ‘Mountains landscape' and etches an attempt to reconcile a disgruntled person.
In this episode, we perceive an exchange of words to unearth the truth, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kalithogai 63, penned by Kabilar. The verse is situated in the ‘Kurinji' or ‘Mountains landscape' and sketches the confidante's attempts at bringing together the man and the lady.
In this episode, we perceive the transformation in a lady's heart, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kalithogai 62, penned by Kabilar. The verse is situated in the ‘Kurinji' or ‘Mountains landscape' and sketches the manner in which the man wins over the lady's reservations against him.
In this episode, we listen to an interesting conversation between three people, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kalithogai 61, penned by Kabilar. The verse is situated in the ‘Kurinji' or ‘Mountains landscape' and reveals the man's situation and the confidante's support.
In this episode, we listen to an animated conversation between two women, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kalithogai 60, penned by Kabilar. The verse is situated in the ‘Kurinji' or ‘Mountains landscape' and presents a situation where the confidante pleads the man's case in the court of the lady's mind!
In this episode, we listen to a man's attempt to convince a maiden, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kalithogai 59, penned by Kabilar. The verse is situated in the ‘Kurinji' or ‘Mountains landscape' and informs us about certain customs of penances undertaken by Sangam women.
In this episode, we listen to a man's angst, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kalithogai 58, penned by Kabilar. The verse is situated in the ‘Kurinji' or ‘Mountains landscape' and depicts an ancient strategy employed to win love.
In this episode, we listen to a long list of praises, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kalithogai 57, penned by Kabilar. The verse is situated in the ‘Kurinji' or ‘Mountains landscape' and reveals both the glory of a king and the power of a maiden.
In this episode, we listen to the words of a man in love, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kalithogai 56, penned by Kabilar. The verse is situated in the ‘Kurinji' or ‘Mountains landscape' and expresses admiration for a lady.
In this episode, we listen to an account of a lady's first meeting with a man, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kalithogai 55, penned by Kabilar. The verse is situated in the ‘Kurinji' or ‘Mountains landscape' and reveals an incident to the confidante.
In this episode, we hear the lady speaking her truth, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kalithogai 54, penned by Kabilar. The verse is situated in the ‘Kurinji' or ‘Mountains landscape' and seeks the help of a friend.
In this episode, we perceive the lady's state in the man's absence, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kalithogai 53, penned by Kabilar. The verse is situated in the ‘Kurinji' or ‘Mountains landscape' and appeals to the man's kindness to remedy a distressing situation.
In this episode, we listen to an argument for seeking an alternative path, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kalithogai 52, penned by Kabilar. The verse is situated in the ‘Kurinji' or ‘Mountains landscape' and sketches the danger of discovery to a man intent on trysting by night.
In this episode, we listen to a fascinating incident in the life of the lady, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kalithogai 51, penned by Kabilar. The verse is situated in the ‘Kurinji' or ‘Mountains landscape' and sketches a delightful moment of love's blooming.
In this episode, we listen to the confidante's counsel, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kalithogai 50, penned by Kabilar. The verse is situated in the ‘Kurinji' or ‘Mountains landscape' and argues for a protective attitude towards the lady.
In this episode, we perceive clear arguments mentioned to persuade a person, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kalithogai 49, penned by Kabilar. The verse is situated in the ‘Kurinji' or ‘Mountains landscape' and reveals the dangers in a tryst by night.
In this episode, we perceive the lady's state of angst, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kalithogai 48, penned by Kabilar. The verse is situated in the ‘Kurinji' or ‘Mountains landscape' and seeks a resolution for the lady's suffering.
In this episode, we perceive the confusions in the mind of the confidante, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kalithogai 47, penned by Kabilar. The verse is situated in the ‘Kurinji' or ‘Mountains landscape' and presents the confidante's attempts to resolve the man's quandary.
In this episode, we perceive the lady's angst, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kalithogai 46, penned by Kabilar. The verse is situated in the ‘Kurinji' or ‘Mountains landscape' and narrates the thoughts revolving around a missed rendezvous.
In this episode, we listen to words that bring about transformation, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kalithogai 45, penned by Kabilar. The verse is situated in the ‘Kurinji' or ‘Mountains landscape' and relays good tidings to the lady.
In this episode, we listen to a passionate plea, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kalithogai 44, penned by Kabilar. The verse is situated in the ‘Kurinji' or ‘Mountains landscape' and etches the virtue of the lady.
In this episode, we hear the praises of the man, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kalithogai 43, penned by Kabilar. The verse is situated in the ‘Kurinji' or ‘Mountains landscape' and reveals the effect of singing about the man on the lady.
In this episode, we perceive the lady's trust in the man, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kalithogai 42, penned by Kabilar. The verse is situated in the ‘Kurinji' or ‘Mountains landscape' and relates a joyous incident in the lady's life.
In this episode, we perceive the prosperity of a mountain country, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kalithogai 41, penned by Kabilar. The verse is situated in the ‘Kurinji' or ‘Mountains landscape' and reveals the power of words in changing a heart.
In this episode, we listen to varying narratives about a mountain country, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kalithogai 40, penned by Kabilar. The verse is situated in the ‘Kurinji' or ‘Mountains landscape' and conveys the good tidings of a transformation.
In this episode, we listen to an animated conversation, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kalithogai 39, penned by Kabilar. The verse is situated in the ‘Kurinji' or ‘Mountains landscape' and sketches the events around revealing a lady's love to her kin.
In this episode, we perceive intriguing similes that capture the lady's changing state, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kalithogai 38, penned by Kabilar. The verse is situated in the ‘Kurinji' or ‘Mountains landscape' and relates the success of the confidante's initiative.
In this episode, we perceive a unique strategy in communication, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kalithogai 37, penned by Kabilar. The verse is situated in the ‘Kurinji' or ‘Mountains landscape' and narrates an incident that unfolded in the millet fields.
In this episode, we observe the dance of the peacock, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Ainkurunooru 291-300, situated in the 'Kurinji' or 'Mountain landscape' and penned by the poet Kabilar.
In this episode, we perceive scenes involving parrots in a mountain field, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Ainkurunooru 281-290, situated in the 'Kurinji' or 'Mountain landscape' and penned by the poet Kabilar.
In this episode, we follow the trail of a monkey, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Ainkurunooru 271-280, situated in the 'Kurinji' or 'Mountain landscape' and penned by the poet Kabilar.
In this episode, we observe the antics of a wild boar, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Ainkurunooru 261-270, situated in the 'Kurinji' or 'Mountain landscape' and penned by the poet Kabilar.
In this episode, we get to know a mountain dweller, as depicted in Sangam Literary work Ainkurunooru 251-260, situated in the 'Kurinji' or 'Mountain landscape' and penned by the poet Kabilar.
In this episode, we perceive events around a divination ritual, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work Ainkurunooru 241-250, situated in the 'Kurinji' or 'Mountain landscape' and penned by the poet Kabilar.
In this episode, we perceive parting pain and hear of daring plans, as depicted in Sangam Literary work Ainkurunooru 231-240, situated in the 'Kurinji' or 'Mountain landscape' and penned by the poet Kabilar.
In this episode, we perceive the emotions around parting, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Ainkurunooru 221-230, situated in the 'Kurinji' or 'Mountain landscape' and penned by the poet Kabilar.
In this episode, we observe the elements and emotions in an ancient hill country, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Ainkurunooru 211-220, situated in the 'Kurinji' or 'Mountain landscape' and penned by the poet Kabilar.
In this episode, we explore the sights and emotions of the hill country, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Ainkurunooru 201-210, situated in the 'Kurinji' or 'Mountain landscape' and penned by the prolific poet Kabilar.
In this episode, we start our exploration of a new Sangam Literary work, 'Ainkurunooru' or 'Five Hundred Short Poems'. As the name clearly indicates, there are five hundred verses in this collection. However, it's the organisation of these five hundred verses that is unique among the entire Sangam collection. These five hundred verses have a major classification of 5 different landscapes such as 'Marutham', 'Neythal', 'Kurinji', 'Mullai' and 'Paalai' with a perfect slicing of hundred songs each. And the entirety of these hundred songs within one landscape has been sung by a single poet. This is in contrast to the arrangement of verses we have seen this far in Natrinai, Kurunthogai and Puranaanooru, with a random sequencing of songs sung by various poets. Not only that, each of these hundred songs is further subdivided into ten sections of ten songs each, with one unifying theme. Without further ado, let's jump into our first 10, 'Wishes - Hers and Mine' in Ainkurunooru, situated in the 'Marutham' or 'Farmlands landscape', penned by the poet Orambokiyar.
In this episode, we perceive the aptness of a simile from nature, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 394, penned by Kuriyiraiyaar. The verse is situated in the mountains of 'Kurinji' and speaks in the voice of the confidante to the lady, speaking of the man in a disparaging tone, as he remains parted away.
In this episode, we perceive a unique technique of persuasion, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 392, penned by Thumbiser Keeranaar. The verse is situated in the mountains of 'Kurinji' and speaks in the voice of the confidante to a bee, passing on a pointed message to the man, listening nearby.
In this episode, we perceive the jubilation on hearing a good news, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 389, penned by Vettakannanaar. Set in the mountains of 'Kurinji', the verse speaks in the voice of the confidante to the lady, revealing positive developments with respect to the lady's marriage.
In this episode, we relish scenes from the wild in a mountain country, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 385, penned by Kabilar. Set in the hills of 'Kurinji', the verse speaks in the voice of the lady to the confidante, subtly requesting the friend to reveal the lady's relationship to her kith and kin.
In this episode, we perceive a unique method of making an announcement, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 379, penned by an anonymous poet. The verse is situated in the mountains of 'Kurinji' and speaks in the voice of the confidante to the lady, passing on a pointed message to the lady's kith and kin, listening nearby.
In this episode, we observe the discovery of solace in the midst of discomfort, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 377, penned by Mosi Kotranaar. Set in the mountains of 'Kurinji', the verse speaks in the voice of the lady to the confidante, in response to the confidante's worry that the lady is not bearing well with the man's parting.
In this episode, we perceive a curious way of persuading another, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 375, penned by an anonymous poet. Set in the mountains of 'Kurinji', the verse speaks in the voice of the confidante to the lady, while passing on a hidden message to the man, listening nearby.
In this episode, we relish a unique simile involving a bird's actions, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 374, penned by Uraiyoor Palkaayanaar. The verse is situated in the mountains of 'Kurinji' and speaks in the voice of the confidante to the lady, explaining how the events unfolding in the lady's life came about.
In this episode, we listen to words depicting deep trust, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 373, penned by Madurai Kollam Pullanaar. Set in the mountains of 'Kurinji', the verse speaks in the voice of the confidante to the lady, asking the lady not to heed the slander in town about the lady's relationship with the man.
In this episode, we perceive the portrayal of love as an affliction, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 371, penned by Uraiyoor Muthukootranaar. Set in the mountains of 'Kurinji', the verse speaks in the voice of the lady to the confidante, explaining why she is unable to bear with the man's parting.