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 365 – Lament of the land
In this episode, we listen to a unique perspective on impermanence, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 365, penned by the poet Maarkandeyanaar. Set in the category of 'Kaanji Thinai' …
00:03:59 |
Fri 22 Mar 2024
Puranaanooru 364 – Giving before the end
In this episode, we perceive the importance accorded to generosity, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 364, penned by the poet Kookai Kozhiyaar. The verse is situated in the category o…
00:04:47 |
Thu 21 Mar 2024
Puranaanooru 363 – The absolute truth
In this episode, we listen to words conveying the absoluteness of death, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 363, penned by the poet Aiyaathi Siruventheraiyaar. Set in the category of '…
00:06:07 |
Wed 20 Mar 2024
Puranaanooru 362 – Seeking the end
In this episode, we perceive the motivations of warriors, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 362, penned by the poet Siruventheraiyaar. The verse is situated in the category of 'Pothuv…
00:05:31 |
Tue 19 Mar 2024
Puranaanooru 361 – The permanent impermanence
In this episode, we listen to words rendered unto Death, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 361, penned by the poet Kayamanaar. Set in an unidentified category, the verse talks about t…
00:05:48 |
Mon 18 Mar 2024
Puranaanooru 360 – The great and the small
In this episode, we perceive a study in contrast, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 360, penned for the leader Thanthu Maaran by the poet Sangavarunar. The verse is situated in the ca…
00:05:26 |
Sat 16 Mar 2024
Puranaanooru 359 – Blame and fame
In this episode, we listen to words of advice being rendered to a leader, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 359, penned for the leader Anthuvan Keeran by the poet Kavattanaar. Set in …
00:05:14 |
Fri 15 Mar 2024
Puranaanooru 358 – Favoured by fortune
In this episode, we understand the importance accorded to penance, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 358, penned by the poet Vanmikiyaar. The verse is situated in the category of 'Ka…
00:03:10 |
Thu 14 Mar 2024
Puranaanooru 357 – The raft of virtue
In this episode, we perceive the impermanence of wealth and achievement, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 357, penned by the poet Piramanaar. Set in the category of 'Kaanji Thinai' o…
00:04:11 |
Wed 13 Mar 2024
Puranaanooru 356 – The undefeated one
In this episode, we encounter a philosophical truth, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 356, penned by the poet Kathaiyankannanaar. The verse is situated in the category of 'Kaanji Th…
00:03:46 |
Tue 12 Mar 2024
Puranaanooru 355 – Unmindful of reality
In this episode, we perceive the state of a town, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 355, penned by an anonymous poet. Set in the category of 'Kaanji Thinai' or 'Defence', the verse fo…
00:03:19 |
Mon 11 Mar 2024
Puranaanooru 354 – Beauty against beauty
In this episode, we perceive battle-ready warriors, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 354, penned by the poet Paranar. The verse is situated in the category of 'Kaanji Thinai' or 'De…
00:04:20 |
Sat 09 Mar 2024
Puranaanooru 353 – Terrors of her brothers
In this episode, we hear about the wealth and strength of a girl's family, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 353, penned by the poet Kaaviripoompattinathu Kaarikkannanaar. Set in the …
00:04:42 |
Fri 08 Mar 2024
Puranaanooru 352 – City of prosperity
In this episode, we perceive the prosperity of a city, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 352, penned by the poet Paranar. The verse is situated in the category of 'Kaanji Thinai' or …
00:05:00 |
Thu 07 Mar 2024
Puranaanooru 351 – Sea of uproar
In this episode, we perceive a portrait of a fertile town, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 351, penned by the poet Madurai Padaimanga Manniyaar. Set in the category of 'Kaanji Thina…
00:04:11 |
Wed 06 Mar 2024
Puranaanooru 350 – Ruined by beauty
In this episode, we listen to anxious words about an imminent attack, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 350, penned by the poet Madurai Melaikkadai Kannampuguthaar Aayathanaar. The ve…
00:04:59 |
Tue 05 Mar 2024
Puranaanooru 349 – The king and the father
In this episode, we listen to exchanges between a king and a girl's father, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 349, penned by the poet Madurai Maruthan Ilanaakanaar. Set in the categor…
00:04:32 |
Mon 04 Mar 2024
Puranaanooru 348 – Blame on the birth
In this episode, we perceive interesting aspects of an ancient town, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 348, penned by the poet Paranar. The verse is situated in the category of 'Kaan…
00:04:53 |
Sat 02 Mar 2024
Puranaanooru 347 – Agony of the trees
In this episode, we meet with a historic personality characterised by a colourful simile, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 347, penned by the poet Kabilar. Set in the category of 'Ka…
00:04:42 |
Fri 01 Mar 2024
Puranaanooru 346 – Refusal and Ruin
In this episode, we hear predictions about a family and town, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 346, penned by the poet Andar Makan Kuruvazhuthiyaar. The verse is situated in the cate…
00:03:59 |
Thu 29 Feb 2024
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