Month: September 2023

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In this episode, we perceive the immense grief of a poet at the demise of a patron, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 235, penned about the Velir King Athiyamaan Nedumaan Anji by the poet Avvaiyaar. Set in the category of ‘Pothuviyal Thinai’ or ‘Common Themes’, the verse recollects with nostalgia the care and comfort felt by supplicants in the presence of this king.

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In this episode, we perceive the distress of a poet at his patron’s demise, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 234, penned about the Velir King Vel Evvi by the poet Vellerukkilaiyaar. The verse is situated in the category of ‘Pothuviyal Thinai’ or ‘Common Themes’ and details a tradition of offering, followed by the family of the deceased.

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In this episode, we listen to the fervent wish of a poet in the midst of distressing news, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 233, penned about the Velir King Vel Evvi by the poet Vellerukkilaiyaar. Set in the category of ‘Pothuviyal Thinai’ or ‘Common Themes’, the verse talks about the king’s valour and generosity.

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In this episode, we listen to the lament of a poet, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 232, penned about the Velir King Athiyamaan Nedumaan Anji by the poet Avvaiyaar. The verse is situated in the category of ‘Pothuviyal Thinai’ or ‘Common Themes’ and expresses the helplessness felt at the demise of this king.

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In this episode, we perceive the pride in a poet about her patron’s fame, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 231, penned about the Velir King Athiyamaan Nedumaan Anji by the poet Avvaiyaar. Set in the category of ‘Pothuviyal Thinai’ or ‘Common Themes’, the verse informs us about a funeral custom.

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In this episode, we perceive the peace and prosperity in the rule of a king, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 230, penned about the Velir King Athiyamaan Nedumaan Anji by the poet Arisil Kizhaar. Set in the category of ‘Pothuviyal Thinai’ or ‘Common Themes’, the verse echoes the helplessness experienced by the world upon the demise of this king.

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In this episode, we perceive a reference to an astronomical phenemon, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 229, penned about the Chera King Yaanaikatchey Maantharancheral Irumporai by the poet Koodaloor Kizhaar. The verse is situated in the category of ‘Pothuviyal Thinai’ or ‘Common Themes’ and reveals the events following the demise of this king.

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In this episode, we perceive a poet’s conversation with a potter, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 228, penned about the Chozha King Kulamuttrathu Thunjiya Killivalavan by the poet Aiyoor Mudavanaar. Set in the category of ‘Pothuviyal Thinai’ or ‘Common Themes’, the verse provides literary evidence about burial customs in the Sangam era.

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In this episode, we perceive a poet’s anger towards Death, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 227, penned about the Chozha King Kulamuttrathu Thunjiya Killivalavan by the poet Aavaduthurai Maasaathanaar. The verse is situated in the category of ‘Pothuviyal Thinai’ or ‘Common Themes’ and expresses despair at the king’s demise in a unique manner.

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In this episode, we learn of the king’s qualities through a unique portrait, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 226, penned about the Chozha King Kulamuttrathu Thunjiya Killivalavan by the poet Maarokkathu Nappasalaiyaar. Set in the category of ‘Pothuviyal Thinai’ or ‘Common themes’, the verse echoes the poet’s dejection on hearing about this king’s demise.

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In this episode, we perceive fascinating poetic devices to portray the power of a king, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 225, penned about the Chozha King Nalankilli by the poet Aalathur Kizhaar. Set in the category of ‘Pothuviyal Thinai’ or ‘Common Themes’, the verse reveals the dominance of this king when alive.

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In this episode, we listen to the great deeds of a king, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 224, penned about the Chozha King Karikaalan by the poet Karunkuzhal Aathanaar. The verse is situated in the category of ‘Pothuviyial Thinai’ or ‘Common Themes’ and talks about the consequences of this king’s demise.

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In this episode, we hear about an unbelievable event that occurred in the poet’s life, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 223, penned about the Chozha king Koperunchozhan by the poet Poththiyaar. Set in the category of ‘Pothuviyal Thinai’ or ‘Common Themes’, the verse echoes the elation in the poet’s mind on receiving an answer he sought.

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In this episode, we understand the extent of a poet’s regard for his patron, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 222, penned about the Chozha King Koperunchozhan by the poet Poththiyaar. The verse is situated in the category of ‘Pothuviyal Thinai’ or ‘Common Themes’ and brings out the thoughtful personality of this king.

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In this episode, we hear about the praiseworthy attributes of a king, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 221, penned about the Chozha king Koperunchozhan by the poet Poththiyaar. Set in the category of ‘Pothuviyal Thinai’ or ‘Common Themes’, the verse echoes the deep sorrow of those who witnessed this king’s demise.

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In this episode, we observe an overpowering emotion, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 220, penned about the Chozha King Koperunchozhan by the poet Poththiyaar. Set in the category of ‘Pothuviyal Thinai’ or ‘Common Themes’, the verse sketches a sense of loss and sorrow.

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In this episode, we understand a poet’s immense grief, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 219, penned about the Chozha King Koperunchozhan by the poet Karuvoor Perunchathukkathu Poothanaakanaar. The verse is situated in the category of ‘Pothuviyal Thinai’ or ‘Common Themes’ and describes the helplessness experienced by this poet.

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In this episode, we perceive an apt simile that reflects the situation at hand, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 218, penned about the Chozha king Koperunchozhan and the poet Pisiraanthaiyaar by the poet Kannakanaar. Set in the category of ‘Pothuviyal Thinai’ or ‘Common Themes’, the verse celebrates the devotion and friendship of this famous duo.

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In this episode, we perceive people’s astonishment in a series of events, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 217, penned about the Chozha king Koperunchozhan and the poet Pisiraanthaiyaar by the poet Poththiyaar. The verse is situated in the category of ‘Pothuviyal Thinai’ or ‘Common Themes’ and talks about the helplessness experienced after the demise of a king.

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In this episode, we perceive the nature of friendship, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 216, penned about the poet Pisiraanthaiyaar by the Chozha King Koperunchozhan. Set in the category of ‘Paadaan Thinai’ or ‘Praise’, the verse brings out the reasoning in the king’s mind about an expected event.