In this episode, we perceive the grief of a king, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 245, penned by a Chera King Kottampalathu Thunjiya Maakothai. Set in the category of ‘Pothuviyal Thinai’ or ‘Common Themes’, the verse portrays a rather unique context amidst these Purananooru verses.

In this episode, we are presented with an incomplete thought, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 244, penned by an anonymous poet. The verse is situated in the category of ‘Pothuviyal Thinai’ or ‘Common Themes’ and hints at the helplessness perceived by people.

In this episode, we perceive nostalgia about the past, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 243, penned by the poet Thodithalai Vizhuthandinaar. Set in the category of ‘Pothuviyal Thinai’ or ‘Common Themes’, the verse contrasts two different stages of life.

In this episode, we listen to words spoken to a jasmine bush, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 242, penned about the local leader Ollaiyoor Kizhaan Magan Perunchaathan by the poet Kudavayil Keerathanaar. The verse is situated in the category of ‘Pothuviyal Thinai’ or ‘Common Themes’ and sketches the mood of sorrow that spreads in a town.

In this episode, we observe the mythological beliefs about afterlife, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 241, penned about the Velir King Aay Andiran by the poet Uraiyoor Enicheri Mudamosiyaar. Set in the category of ‘Pothuviyal Thinai’ or ‘Common Themes’, the verse talks about the welcome the king is about to receive.

In this episode, we perceive the helplessness of supplicants, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 240, penned about the Velir King Aay Andiran by the poet Kuttuvan Keeranaar. Set in the category of ‘Pothuviyal Thinai’ or ‘Common Themes’, the verse details the before and after of a king’s death.

In this episode, we listen to the list of virtues of a king, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 239, penned about the Velir King Nambi Nedunchezhiyan by the poet Pereyil Muruvalaar. The verse is situated in the category of ‘Pothuviyal Thinai’ or ‘Common Themes’ and attempts to resolve a dilemma about a funeral practice.

In this episode, we listen to the anguish of a poet, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 238, penned about the Velir King Velimaan by the poet Perunchithiranaar. Set in the category of ‘Pothuviyal Thinai’ or ‘Common Themes’, the verse describes the consequence of the king’s death.

In this episode, we perceive the disappointment and distress of a poet, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 237, penned about the Velir King Velimaan’s brother Ila Velimaan by the poet Perunchithiranaar. The verse is situated in the category of ‘Pothuviyal Thinai’ or ‘Common themes’ and reveals events that affected the poet, after the king’s death.

In this episode, we perceive a poet’s angst at losing his friend, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 236, penned about the Velir King Vel Paari by the prolific Sangam poet Kabilar. Set in the category of ‘Pothuviyal Thinai’ or ‘Common Themes’, the verse illustrates the deep friendship between this poet and his patron.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.