Location:

India

Description:

Reflections on 2000 Year Old Tamil Poetry

Language:

English


Episodes
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Kalithogai 73 – Foolproof vision

11/4/2024
In this episode, we observe the perceptive eyes of the lady, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kalithogai 73, penned by Maruthan Ilanaakanaar. The verse is situated in the ‘Marutham’ or ‘Farmlands landscape’ and talks about the deceptive actions of the man.

Duration:00:06:10

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Kalithogai 72 – The signs of others

11/2/2024
In this episode, we listen to an anguished question, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kalithogai 72, penned by Maruthan Ilanaakanaar. The verse is situated in the ‘Marutham’ or ‘Farmlands landscape’ and provides insight about the prominent workers in a town setting.

Duration:00:08:10

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Kalithogai 71 – Debunking false oaths

11/1/2024
In this episode, we perceive a lady's fury at her man, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kalithogai 71, penned by Maruthan Ilanaakanaar. The verse is situated in the ‘Marutham’ or ‘Farmlands landscape’ and sketches the lady's disappointment in the words of the man's supporters.

Duration:00:06:29

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Kalithogai 70 – A wake-up call

10/31/2024
In this episode, we listen to many sounds that arise in a town, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kalithogai 70, penned by Maruthan Ilanaakanaar. The verse is situated in the ‘Marutham’ or ‘Farmlands landscape’ and portrays the formidable foes of sleep.

Duration:00:06:31

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Kalithogai 69 – Seeing through deception

10/30/2024
In this episode, we listen to the sharp words of a lady, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kalithogai 69, penned by Maruthan Ilanaakanaar. The verse is situated in the ‘Marutham’ or ‘Farmlands landscape’ and sketches the man's activities with courtesans.

Duration:00:05:45

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Kalithogai 68 – Illusory relationship

10/29/2024
In this episode, we perceive the anguished questions in the mind of the lady, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kalithogai 68, penned by Maruthan Ilanaakanaar. The verse is situated in the ‘Marutham’ or ‘Farmlands landscape’ and sketches the illusory nature of the man's relationship.

Duration:00:08:21

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Kalithogai 67 – The heart’s betrayal

10/28/2024
In this episode, we listen to a lady's lament, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kalithogai 67, penned by Maruthan Ilanaakanaar. The verse is situated in the ‘Marutham’ or ‘Farmlands landscape’ and echoes a feeling of betrayal in the lady.

Duration:00:06:32

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Kalithogai 66 – Forgotten home and furious lady

10/26/2024
In this episode, we perceive the ire of a lady towards her man, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kalithogai 66, penned by Maruthan Ilanaakanaar. The verse is situated in the ‘Marutham’ or ‘Farmlands landscape’ and sketches the escapades of the man with courtesans.

Duration:00:07:45

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Kalithogai 65 – A trap for a tiger

10/25/2024
In this episode, we listen to a curious incident that unfolded one night, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kalithogai 65, penned by Kabilar. The verse is situated in the ‘Kurinji’ or ‘Mountains landscape’ and attempts to convey the gravity of the situation in an indirect manner.

Duration:00:09:34

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Kalithogai 64 – The golden treasure

10/24/2024
In this episode, we listen to a playful conversation between a man and lady in love, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kalithogai 64, penned by Kabilar. The verse is situated in the ‘Kurinji’ or ‘Mountains landscape’ and etches an attempt to reconcile a disgruntled person.

Duration:00:07:29

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Kalithogai 63 – A hidden acceptance

10/23/2024
In this episode, we perceive an exchange of words to unearth the truth, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kalithogai 63, penned by Kabilar. The verse is situated in the ‘Kurinji’ or ‘Mountains landscape’ and sketches the confidante's attempts at bringing together the man and the lady.

Duration:00:06:53

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Kalithogai 62 – Laying siege on love

10/22/2024
In this episode, we perceive the transformation in a lady's heart, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kalithogai 62, penned by Kabilar. The verse is situated in the ‘Kurinji’ or ‘Mountains landscape’ and sketches the manner in which the man wins over the lady's reservations against him.

Duration:00:06:37

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Kalithogai 61 – All I seek is her grace

10/21/2024
In this episode, we listen to an interesting conversation between three people, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kalithogai 61, penned by Kabilar. The verse is situated in the ‘Kurinji’ or ‘Mountains landscape’ and reveals the man's situation and the confidante's support.

Duration:00:10:02

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Kalithogai 60 – Pleading for the man

10/19/2024
In this episode, we listen to an animated conversation between two women, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kalithogai 60, penned by Kabilar. The verse is situated in the ‘Kurinji’ or ‘Mountains landscape’ and presents a situation where the confidante pleads the man's case in the court of the lady's mind!

Duration:00:08:52

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Kalithogai 59 – Penances in vain

10/18/2024
In this episode, we listen to a man's attempt to convince a maiden, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kalithogai 59, penned by Kabilar. The verse is situated in the ‘Kurinji’ or ‘Mountains landscape’ and informs us about certain customs of penances undertaken by Sangam women.

Duration:00:07:48

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Kalithogai 58 – The fault of her kin

10/17/2024
In this episode, we listen to a man's angst, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kalithogai 58, penned by Kabilar. The verse is situated in the ‘Kurinji’ or ‘Mountains landscape’ and depicts an ancient strategy employed to win love.

Duration:00:07:26

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Kalithogai 57 – Her beauty and her power

10/16/2024
In this episode, we listen to a long list of praises, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kalithogai 57, penned by Kabilar. The verse is situated in the ‘Kurinji’ or ‘Mountains landscape’ and reveals both the glory of a king and the power of a maiden.

Duration:00:09:00

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Kalithogai 56 – Wooing with words

10/15/2024
In this episode, we listen to the words of a man in love, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kalithogai 56, penned by Kabilar. The verse is situated in the ‘Kurinji’ or ‘Mountains landscape’ and expresses admiration for a lady.

Duration:00:08:58

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Kalithogai 55 – An incident of intimacy

10/14/2024
In this episode, we listen to an account of a lady's first meeting with a man, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kalithogai 55, penned by Kabilar. The verse is situated in the ‘Kurinji’ or ‘Mountains landscape’ and reveals an incident to the confidante.

Duration:00:09:05

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Kalithogai 54 – Fame of a friend

10/11/2024
In this episode, we hear the lady speaking her truth, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kalithogai 54, penned by Kabilar. The verse is situated in the ‘Kurinji’ or ‘Mountains landscape’ and seeks the help of a friend.

Duration:00:05:08