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In this episode, we listen to words of advice rendered to a king, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 5, penned for the Chera king Karuvooreriya Olvaal Koperuncheral, by poet Nariveroouthalaiyaar. The verse is set in the category of ‘Padaan Thinai’, praising a king and showing him the way forward.
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In this episode, we perceive scenes from war, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 4, sung about the Chozha king Uruvappahrer Ilanchetchenni by the poet Paranar. The verse is set in the category of ‘Vanji Thinai’ or ‘a portrait of a warrior king’, elaborating the state of the said king’s enemies.
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In this episode, we listen to a tribute sung to a Pandya king, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 3, penned for the king Karunkai Olvaal Perumpeyar Vazhuthi by the poet Irumpidarthalaiyaar. The verse is set in the category of ‘Paadaan Thinai’, celebrating the qualities of this Pandiya king, said to be the maternal uncle of the renowned ‘Karikaala Chozhan’ of the Sangam era.
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In this episode, we listen to words of praise rendered unto a king, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 2, sung to the Chera ruler ‘Perunchotru Uthiyan Cheralathan’ by the poet ‘Muranjiyur Mudinaakanaar.’ The verse is grouped under the category of ‘Paadan Thinai’, which is a ‘paean’ listing the laudable qualities of a person.
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In this episode, we perceive praises to a God, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 1, penned by Baaratham Paadiya Perunthevanaar. Puranaanooru, which we begin to explore today, is about the outer life of Sangam people, presenting information about historical events and social dynamics of this era. This particular song is an invocation to God Shiva, added as part of the collection by this poet, who is believed to have been from a later period.
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In this episode, we listen to a lady’s perception of her changing circumstances, as portrayed in the last of the ‘Kurunthogai’ verses, Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 401, penned by Ammovanaar. Set in the coastal regions of ‘Neythal’, the verse speaks in the voice of the lady to herself, expressing her thoughts on her confinement at home.
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In this episode, we listen to words of heartfelt gratitude, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 400, penned by Peyanaar. Set in the forests of ‘Mullai’, the verse speaks in the voice of the man to his charioteer, on returning home after his long journey away from the lady.
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In this episode, we relish an apt simile that acutely depicts a lady’s situation, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 399, penned by Paranar. Set in the farmlands of ‘Marutham’, the verse speaks in the voice of the lady to the confidante, as the man delays seeking her hand in marriage.
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In this episode, we listen to a sharp response to words of advice, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 398, penned by Paalai Paadiya Perungkadungko. The verse is situated in the drylands of ‘Paalai’ and speaks in the voice of the lady to the confidante, as the man remains parted away.
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In this episode, we perceive a thoughtful farewell message, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 397, penned by Ammoovanaar. Set in the coastal regions of ‘Neythal’, the verse speaks in the voice of the confidante to the man, as he prepares to part away in search of wealth.
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In this episode, we listen to a mother’s shocked words, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 396, penned by Kayamanaar. Set in the drylands of ‘Paalai’, the verse speaks in the voice of the lady’s mother, on learning that her daughter had eloped with the man.
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In this episode, we perceive the helplessness in a lady’s heart, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 395, penned by an anonymous poet. Set in the drylands of ‘Paalai’, the verse speaks in the voice of the lady to the confidante, reflecting on her suffering-filled situation, as the man remains parted away.
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In this episode, we perceive the aptness of a simile from nature, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 394, penned by Kuriyiraiyaar. The verse is situated in the mountains of ‘Kurinji’ and speaks in the voice of the confidante to the lady, speaking of the man in a disparaging tone, as he remains parted away.
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In this episode, we learn of historical incidents in a song on relationships, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 393, penned by Paranar. Set in the farmlands of ‘Marutham’, the verse speaks in the voice of the confidante to the lady, passing on a hidden message to the man, listening nearby.
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In this episode, we perceive a unique technique of persuasion, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 392, penned by Thumbiser Keeranaar. The verse is situated in the mountains of ‘Kurinji’ and speaks in the voice of the confidante to a bee, passing on a pointed message to the man, listening nearby.
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In this episode, we perceive the effect of rains on land and life, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 391, penned by Pon Maniyaar. Set in the forests of ‘Mullai’, the verse speaks in the voice of the lady to the confidante, relating the tormenting elements in her surroundings, as the man remains parted away.
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In this episode, we learn about a specific danger in travelling at night, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 390, penned by Uraiyoor Mudhukottranaar. Set in the drylands of ‘Paalai’, the verse speaks in the voice of a wayfarer to the man, offering words of timely advice.
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In this episode, we perceive the jubilation on hearing a good news, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 389, penned by Vettakannanaar. Set in the mountains of ‘Kurinji’, the verse speaks in the voice of the confidante to the lady, revealing positive developments with respect to the lady’s marriage.
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In this episode, we relish a picturesque simile that sketches perfect belief in another, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 388, penned by Avvaiyaar. Set in the drylands of ‘Paalai’, the verse speaks in the voice of the confidante to the man, insisting that the lady could bear the journey through the drylands in the company of the man.
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In this episode, we listen to the distress of a lady as she contemplates an evening and night ahead of her, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 387, penned by Kangul Vellathaar. The verse is situated in the forests of ‘Mullai’ and speaks in the voice of the lady to the confidante, in response to the confidante’s words that the lady must bear better with the man’s parting.
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