Sangam Lit
Sangam Lit is an English podcast by Nandini Karky on 2000 year old classical Tamil poetry from the Sangam Era. Explore ancient lands and minds through these reflections. Travel to the past, connect to the present and gather lessons for the future. Get lit!
- Update frequency
- every day
- Average duration
- 8 minutes
- Episodes
- 360
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
Aganaanooru 83 – So far but she’s here
In this episode, we perceive an instance of love across the miles, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Aganaanooru 83, penned by Kallaadanaar. Set in the ‘Paalai’ or ‘Drylands landscape’, the vers…
Aganaanooru 82 – Why am I the only one?
In this episode, we delight in musical sounds many, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Aganaanooru 82, penned by Kabilar. The verse is situated amidst the bee-buzzing cascades of the ‘Kurinji’ or…
Aganaanooru 81 – Questioning the deserting bear
In this episode, we listen to a pointed question put forth, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Aganaanooru 81, penned by Alamperi Saaththaanaar. The verse is situated in the ‘Paalai’ or ‘Drylands…
Aganaanooru 80 – The Path from Dark to Day
In this episode, we perceive an indirect technique of persuasion, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Aganaanooru 80, penned by Marunkoor Kizhaar Perunkannanaar. The verse is situated amidst the t…
Aganaanooru 79 – Stepping back after pushing in
In this episode, we perceive a man’s annoyance with his heart, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Aganaanooru 79, penned by Kudavayil Keerathanaar. Set in the ‘Paalai’ or ‘Drylands landscape’, t…
Aganaanooru 78 – The caring male elephant
In this episode, we perceive a thoughtful intervention on behalf of another, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Aganaanooru 78, penned by Madurai Nakeeranaar. Set amidst the honeycombs and flame…
Aganaanooru 77 – A spear’s thrust in her tears
In this episode, we hear the reasoning for a resolute decision, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Aganaanooru 77, penned by Maruthan Ilanaakanaar. Set in the ‘Paalai’ or ‘Drylands landscape’, t…
Aganaanooru 76 – An oath to seize
In this episode, we listen to a maiden’s oath, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Aganaanooru 76, penned by Paranar. Set amidst the resounding drums of the ‘Marutham’ or ‘Farmlands landscape’, t…
Aganaanooru 75 – Heart not to part
In this episode, we perceive the resolution of a person’s anxiety, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Aganaanooru 75, penned by Madurai Poththanaar. The verse is situated in the ‘Paalai’ or ‘Dry…
Aganaanooru 74 – Melancholy of the evening
In this episode, we perceive the inability to accept assurance from another, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Aganaanooru 74, penned by Madurai Kavuniyan Boothathanaar. The verse is situated am…
Aganaanooru 73 – The reminding rain
Aganaanooru 72 – The one in the wrong
Aganaanooru 71 – An evening of suffering
Aganaanooru 70 – Slander and Silence
Aganaanooru 69 – Far but never forgotten
Aganaanooru 68 – Announcing an arrival
Aganaanooru 67 – Despair of the drylands
Aganaanooru 66 – A child’s hold
Aganaanooru 65 – A definitive decision