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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. Read More
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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. Read More
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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. Read More
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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. Read More
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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. Read More
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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. Read More
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Kalithogai 80 – Sweet child of mine

In this episode, we perceive the lady's affection for her son, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kalithogai 80, penned by Maruthan Ilanaakanaar. The verse is situated in the ‘Marutham’ or ‘Farmlands landscape’ and conveys a hidden message. Read More
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Kalithogai 79 – Embrace not the little one

In this episode, we listen to a lady's words of rebuke to her man, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kalithogai 79, penned by Maruthan Ilanaakanaar. The verse is situated in the ‘Marutham’ or ‘Farmlands landscape’ and spotlights moments of affection. Read More
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Kalithogai 78 – Reflection on the return

In this episode, we listen to the lady's perspective on the man's thoughts, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kalithogai 78, penned by Maruthan Ilanaakanaar. The verse is situated in the ‘Marutham’ or ‘Farmlands landscape’ and reflects the lady's clarity and perception. Read More
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Kalithogai 77 – Enemy called the heart

In this episode, we perceive the lady's loss owing to the man's actions, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kalithogai 77, penned by Maruthan Ilanaakanaar. The verse is situated in the ‘Marutham’ or ‘Farmlands landscape’ and sketches the lady's state of despair. Read More

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