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Kalithogai 55 – An incident of intimacy

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. Read More
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Kalithogai 54 – Fame of a friend

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. Read More
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Kalithogai 53 – From languishing to flourishing

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. Read More
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Kalithogai 52 – The future wished for

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. Read More
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Kalithogai 51 – Antics of a scamp

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. Read More
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Kalithogai 50 – Protect with your kind heart

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. Read More
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Kalithogai 49 – Come not at night

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. Read More
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Kalithogai 48 – Lady’s angst

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. Read More
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Kalithogai 47 – Confidante’s dilemma

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. Read More
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Kalithogai 46 – Being the messenger bee

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. Read More

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