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In this episode, we glean facts about history and a household, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 19, penned by Paranar. Set in the agricultural regions of ‘Marutham’, the verse speaks in the voice of the man to his heart, lamenting about the lack of forgiveness from the lady.
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In this episode, we relish references to a delicious fruit, native to South India, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 18, penned by Kabilar. Set in the mountain country of ‘Kurinji’, the verse speaks in the voice of the confidante to the man, persuading him to seek the lady’s hand in marriage.
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In this episode, we learn of the details in a curious custom of courting, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 17, penned by Pereyil Muruvalaar. The verse is situated in the mountains of ‘Kurunji’ and speaks in the voice of the man to the confidante, conveying the probable consequence of her refusal to heed to his requests towards furthering his relationship with the lady.
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In this episode, we relish a unique simile and the hope it evokes, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 16, penned by Paalai Paadiya Perunkadungko. Set in the drylands of ‘Paalai’, the verse speaks in the voice of the confidante to the lady, conveying a positive thought to alleviate the lady’s suffering about the man’s parting away.
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In this episode, we observe the acceptance of an unexpected event, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 15, penned by Avvaiyaar. The verse is situated in the drylands of ‘Paalai’ and speaks in the voice of the lady’s foster mother to the birth mother, announcing the truth about the lady’s relationship.
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In this episode, we perceive a social custom and its implications, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 14, penned by Thol Kabilar. Set in the mountains of ‘Kurinji’, the verse speaks in the voice of the man to the confidante, in a subtle threat about his course of action, after her rejection of his request.
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In this episode, we bask in the beauty of the mountain country, portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 13, penned by Kabilar. The verse is situated in the hills of ‘Kurinji’ and speaks in the voice of the lady to her confidante, explaining the reasons for her ill-health, after the man had parted away.
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In this episode, we get a glimpse of the dangers in ancient travel, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 12, penned by Othalaanthaiyaar. Set in the drylands of ‘Paalai’, the verse speaks in the voice of the lady, perceiving the worry in her confidante about her state, after the man had parted away.
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In this episode, we perceive the angst in a lady, propelling her on an unthinkable path, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 11, penned by Mamoolanaar. The verse is situated in the drylands of ‘Paalai’ and speaks in the voice of the lady to her heart, as her confidante listens nearby.
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In this episode, we perceive the magnanimity of a lady, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 10, penned by Orambokiyar. The verse is situated in the agricultural regions of ‘Marutham’ and speaks in the voice of the confidante to the man, allowing him entry into the lady’s house.
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In this episode, we observe how a forgiving nature blooms like a blue lotus, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 9, penned by Kayamanaar. Set in the coastal regions of ‘Neythal’, the verse speaks in the voice of the confidante to the man, allowing him entry to the lady’s house.
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In this episode, we perceive some mind games in action, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 8, penned by Aalangudi Vanganaar. The verse is situated in the agricultural regions of ‘Marutham’ and speaks in the voice of the courtesan, passing on a hidden message to the lady’s friends, listening nearby.
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In this episode, we glimpse at both nature and culture through the lens of relationship, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 7, penned by Perumpathumanaar. Set in the drylands of ‘Paalai’, the verse speaks in the voice of wayfarers, who happen to come across a couple in their journey.
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In this episode, we perceive the loneliness in a lady at a dark hour, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 6, penned by Pathumanaar. The verse is situated in the coastal regions of ‘Neythal’ and speaks in the voice of the lady to her confidante, expressing the angst in her heart at the man’s parting away.
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In this episode, we pay a visit to a seashore and perceive the symptoms of an age-old disease, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 5, penned by Nariveruthalaiyaar. The verse is situated in the coastal regions of ‘Neythal’ and speaks in the voice of the lady to her confidante, pondering on her state, after the man’s parting away.
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In this episode, we perceive the angst in a lady’s heart, parted from her beloved, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 4, penned by Kaamancher Kulathaar. The verse is situated in the coastal regions of ‘Neythal’ and speaks in the words of the lady to her confidante, expressing the anguish within.
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In this episode, we travel to a lush mountain country, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 3, penned by Thevakulathaar. Set in the hills of ‘Kurinji’, the verse speaks in the voice of the lady to her confidante, rejecting her friend’s rebuke of the man, as he listens nearby.
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In this episode, we relish the expressed ecstasy of being in love, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 2, penned by Iraiyanaar. The verse is situated in the mountain country of ‘Kurinji’ and speaks in the voice of a man to a bee, raising a question and revealing his passion.
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I’m excited to explore the world of Kurunthogai along with you. Kurunthogai, in a nutshell, can be called ancient Tamil haikus, verses that power-pack love and nature in capsule-sized doses! In this episode, we are welcomed by the glowing red of Murugan’s mountain country, as portrayed in Sangam literary work, Kurunthogai 1, penned by Thippu Tholaar. Set in the hills of ‘Kurinji’, the verse speaks in the voice of the confidante to the man, refusing to accept his gift of flowers for the lady.
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In this episode, we perceive the fertility of a farming village and the fortitude in a loyal heart, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 400, penned by Alangudi Vanganaar. The verse is situated in the agricultural regions of ‘Marutham’ and speaks in the voice of a courtesan to the man, expressing how indispensable he is to her life.
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