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Sangam Lit

Nandini Karky

Reflections on 2000 Year Old Tamil Poetry

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6:37

Aganaanooru 126 – The fate of an adamant king

Sangam Lit ·

2025/11/17

In this episode, we perceive a man's angst, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Aganaanooru 126, penned by Nakeerar. The verse is situated amidst the gushing rivers of the 'Marutham' or 'Farmlands landscape' and relates a personal situation to a historic event.

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6:53

Aganaanooru 125 – Quelling a formidable foe

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2025/11/14

In this episode, we listen to an angry retort to an inanimate element, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Aganaanooru 125, penned by Paranar. Set in the 'Paalai' or 'Drylands landscape', the verse weaves in a relevant historical reference as an apt simile to echo an emotion within.

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4:29

Aganaanooru 124 – Back with the beloved

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2025/11/13

In this episode, we listen to a man's yearning to be back home, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Aganaanooru 124, penned by Madurai Aruvai Vaanikan Ilavettanaar. The verse is situated amidst the blooming jasmines and buzzing bees of the 'Mullai' or 'Forest landscape' and describes a homeward journey.

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4:35

Aganaanooru 123 – Backwards and Forwards

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2025/11/12

In this episode, we perceive the troubled mind of a man, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Aganaanooru 123, penned by Kaveripoompattinaththu Kaarikkannanaar. Set in the 'Paalai' or 'Drylands landscape', the verse talks about the oscillations in the midst of an endeavour.

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6:41

Aganaanooru 122 – Troubles in a Tryst

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2025/11/11

In this episode, we listen to a list of impediments to trysting, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Aganaanooru 122, penned by Paranar. Set amidst the hooting owls and crowing roosters of the 'Kurinji' or 'Mountain landscape', the verse presents the problems in the present and subtly nudges a change of course.

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6:04

Aganaanooru 121 – Discomfort for the Delicate

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2025/11/10

In this episode, we perceive an animated reaction to a proposal, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Aganaanooru 121, penned by Madurai Maruthan Ilanaakanaar. Set in the 'Paalai' or 'Drylands landscape', the verse relates the discomfort in a journey through this domain.

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5:17

Aganaanooru 120 – Song of the red-naped ibis

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2025/11/07

In this episode, we listen to a pointed request, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Aganaanooru 120, penned by Nakeeranaar. The verse is situated in the blue-lotus blooming backwaters of the 'Neythal' or 'Coastal landscape' and presents a subtle way to change a person's course of action.

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6:12

Aganaanooru 119 – Sigh of a wounded elephant

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2025/11/06

In this episode, we perceive the yearning in a lady to part away with her man, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Aganaanooru 119, penned by Kudavayil Keeraththanaar. Set in the 'Paalai' or 'Drylands landscape', the verse presents various aspects of this domain.

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4:16

Aganaanooru 118 – By day by night

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2025/11/05

In this episode, we perceive words of persuasion, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Aganaanooru 118, penned by Kabilar. The verse is situated amidst the roars of drums and tigers in the 'Kurinji' or 'Mountain landscape' and points the way forward in a subtle manner.

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6:25

Aganaanooru 117 – In the hands of another

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2025/11/04

In this episode, we listen to a mother's words of love, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Aganaanooru 117, penned by an anonymous poet. Set in the 'Paalai' or 'Drylands landscape', the verse brings out the tender thoughts in a mother's heart at the juncture of her daughter's elopement.

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6:26

Aganaanooru 116 – Louder than a victor’s shout

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2025/11/03

In this episode, we hear the reason for a refusal, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Aganaanooru 116, penned by Paranar. The verse is situated amidst the paddy stalks and lotus blooms of the 'Marutham' or 'Farmlands landscape' and illustrates the events of a historic battle.

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4:53

Aganaanooru 115 – A wish for a beloved

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2025/10/31

In this episode, we perceive the pain in a lady's heart, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Aganaanooru 115, penned by Maamoolanaar. Set in the 'Paalai' or 'Drylands landscape', the verse sketches the consequences of the man's parting away.

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4:10

Aganaanooru 114 – Hasten to her abode

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2025/10/30

In this episode, we perceive a man's eagerness to return to his beloved, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Aganaanooru 114, penned by an anonymous poet. The verse is situated amidst the scattered flowers of the 'Mullai' or 'Forest landscape' and visualises a person living far away.

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7:08

Aganaanooru 113 – Far away in the drylands

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2025/10/29

In this episode, we listen to a lady's anguished voice, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Aganaanooru 113, penned by Kallaadanaar. Set in the 'Paalai' or 'Drylands landscape', the verse pens detailed portraits of some historical characters in the Sangam era.

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4:57

Aganaanooru 112 – Why don’t you?

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2025/10/28

In this episode, we listen to a persuasive request, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Aganaanooru 112, penned by Neythal Saaithuitha Aavoor Kizhaar. The verse is situated amidst the roving bears and roaring tigers in the 'Kurinji' or 'Mountain landscape' and attempts at changing a person's path.

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4:57

Aganaanooru 111 – Her dear in the drylands

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2025/10/27

In this episode, we perceive words of consolation, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Aganaanooru 111, penned by Paalai Paadiya Perunkadunko. Set in the 'Paalai' or 'Drylands landscape', the verse vividly sketches the life in this domain.

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6:15

Aganaanooru 110 – A momentous moment

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2025/10/24

In this episode, we listen to a confession, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Aganaanooru 110, penned by Ponthai Pasalaiyaar. The verse is situated amidst the waves and sands of the 'Neythal' or 'Coastal Landscape' and narrates a significant event on the shore.

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4:14

Aganaanooru 109 – Beyond the dreary spaces

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2025/10/23

In this episode, we perceive the dangers in a journey, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Aganaanooru 109, penned by Kadunthodai Kaavinaar. Set in the 'Paalai' or 'Drylands landscape', the verse relays an indirect message of motivation.

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5:26

Aganaanooru 108 – Fulfilling love’s purpose

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2025/10/22

In this episode, we perceive a hidden attempt at persuasion, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Aganaanooru 108, penned by Thankaal Porkollanaar. The verse is situated in the bee-buzzing hills of the 'Kurinji' or 'Mountain Landscape' and depicts the dangers in trysting.

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6:53

Aganaanooru 107 – As your companion

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2025/10/21

In this episode, we listen to a message of acceptance, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Aganaanooru 107, penned by Kaaviripoompattinathu Kaarikkannanaar. Set in the 'Paalai' or 'Drylands landscape', the verse visualises the journey ahead for a couple.

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