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
- 362
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
Puranaanooru 385 – Far-reaching hospitality
In this episode, we learn of the compassion of a patron, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 385, penned about the local leader Ambar Kizhaan by the poet Kallaadanaar. Set in the catego…
00:04:50 |
Fri 19 Apr 2024
Puranaanooru 384 – Days of abundance
In this episode, we observe the natural wealth of a leader's region, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 384, penned for the Leader Karumbanoor Kizhaan by the poet Purathinai Nannaakan…
00:07:59 |
Thu 18 Apr 2024
Puranaanooru 383 – A worry-free tomorrow
In this episode, we perceive the trust of a poet in a patron, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 383, penned about the Leader Aviyan by the poet Maarokaththu Nappasalaiyaar. Set in th…
00:07:01 |
Wed 17 Apr 2024
Puranaanooru 382 – Singing bards and shivering kings
In this episode, we hear of a king's fame, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 382, penned for the Chozha King Nalankilli by the poet Kovoor Kizhaar. The verse is situated in the catego…
00:06:52 |
Tue 16 Apr 2024
Puranaanooru 381 – Epitome of hospitality
In this episode, we meet with an icon of hospitality, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 381, penned for the Leader Karumbanoor Kizhaan by the poet Purathinai Nannaakanaar. Set in the …
00:07:11 |
Mon 15 Apr 2024
Puranaanooru 380 – Strength and innocence
In this episode, we perceive the nuanced portrait of a leader, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 380, penned for the local leader Nanjil Valluvan by the poet Karuvoor Kathapillai. Set…
00:06:52 |
Fri 12 Apr 2024
Puranaanooru 379 – A cloud of compassion
In this episode, we perceive the eagerness of a poet in meeting with a patron, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 379, penned for the Leader Oymaan Villiyaathan by the poet Purathinai…
00:06:37 |
Thu 11 Apr 2024
Puranaanooru 378 – Laughter in the air
In this episode, we perceive the ecstatic joy of a poet's family, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 378, penned for the Chozha King Cheruppaazhi Erintha Ilanchetchenni by the poet Oon…
00:09:41 |
Wed 10 Apr 2024
Puranaanooru 377 – A peerless protector
In this episode, we listen to the fame and glory of a king, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 377, penned for the Chozha King Rasasooyam Vetta Perunar Killi by the poet Ulochanaar. Th…
00:07:13 |
Tue 09 Apr 2024
Puranaanooru 376 – A moment of compassion
In this episode, we perceive a poet's contentment, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 376, penned for Leader Oymaan Nalliyakodan by the poet Purathinai Nannaakanaar. Set in the catego…
00:07:20 |
Mon 08 Apr 2024
Puranaanooru 375 – The last refuge
In this episode, we hear the lament of a poet, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 375, penned for the Velir King Aay Andiran by the poet Uraiyoor Enicheri Mudamosiyaar. Set in the cate…
00:07:24 |
Fri 05 Apr 2024
Puranaanooru 374 – Ode to a mountain king
In this episode, we listen to music rendered in a picturesque place, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 374, penned for the Velir King Aay Andiran by the poet Uraiyoor Enicheri Mudamo…
00:08:37 |
Thu 04 Apr 2024
Puranaanooru 373 – Seeking the victor’s reward
In this episode, we perceive the many ways a king has attained victory in a battlefield, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 373, penned for the Chozha King Kulamutrathu Thunjiya Killi…
00:09:49 |
Wed 03 Apr 2024
Puranaanooru 372 – A ruthless ritual
In this episode, we perceive a battlefield ritual, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 372, penned for the Pandya King Thalaiyaalankaanathu Cheruvendra Nedunchezhiyan by the poet Maanku…
00:05:21 |
Tue 02 Apr 2024
Puranaanooru 371 – For a victory over poverty
In this episode, we perceive the events of a battlefield, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 371, penned for the Pandya King Thalaiyaalankaanathu Cheruvendra Nedunchezhiyan by the poet…
00:07:44 |
Mon 01 Apr 2024
Puranaanooru 370 – In search of sustenance
In this episode, we listen to a supplicant's difficult journey, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 370, penned for the Chozha King Cheruppaazhi Erintha Ilanchetchenni by the poet Oonpo…
00:07:26 |
Thu 28 Mar 2024
Puranaanooru 369 – A crop of corpses
In this episode, we observe a perfect instance of projection, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 369, penned for the Chera King Kadalottiya Velkelu Kuttuvan by the poet Paranar. Set in…
00:08:37 |
Wed 27 Mar 2024
Puranaanooru 368 – Gift in the battlefield
In this episode, we perceive bloodshed and loss in a battlefield, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 368, penned for the Chera king Kudakko Neduncheralathan by the poet Kazhaathalaiyaa…
00:05:31 |
Tue 26 Mar 2024
Puranaanooru 367 – Blessing upon the three
In this episode, we listen to a blessing rendered unto three kings, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 367, penned for the Chera king Maavenko, Chozha king Perunarkilli and Pandya kin…
00:05:20 |
Mon 25 Mar 2024
Puranaanooru 366 – Certainty of the strike
In this episode, we perceive the certainty of death, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 366, penned by the poet Kothamanaar. The verse is situated in the category of 'Kaanji Thinai' or…
00:05:15 |
Sat 23 Mar 2024
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