One of the beautiful verses from Tamil classical literature Narrinai. The Girl thinks that her father is wise man who understand the pains and crisis of the girl. She wishes her father may live long because he understands his daughter well.
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#MeToo – Do not touch me! Narrinai 350
#MeToo is trending for the past few days. The case of taking advantage by people in power, people in anonymity is not a new age activity. These have been for ages.
This is the time when Indian courts are debating about Martial rape and Indian government arguing case of husbands taking advantage of their position of strength in society and physical strength should not be considered a case of rape.
The post looks at the wisdom and view of women of 2000 years ago.
Men are always the same! Narrinai 226
This poem is dedicated to the women and children who bare the brunt heavy office workload of their husbands. The poem which pretty much says Men being men worry more about wealth/career than family. Poem emphasizes ‘Men are like this’ as a sort proverb 2000 years ago.
You have a new designation – ‘Mother’ – Narrinai 370
Sangam literature explores every facet of love. Poem here talks about love between couples at the time of their child birth.
Oodha color ribbon and its Sangam predecessor
Sangam poem which has very similar lyrics to oodha color ribbon song – read it and be surprised!
What is true wealth??? Narrinai 210 Comic
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Sexual union is meaningless without love – Narrinai 174
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Hero’s take on Elopement – Narrinai 362
One poem which shows street smartness of our Tamil guys when it comes to love!
Gossips , Scandal and Elopement in Sangam Literature
Gossips, the topic I have taken today. Previously I have discussed about flirtation,love passion and even seperation of lovers now … More
Matal – Unique Tamil ritual when hero’s love fails! – Part 1
Matal is one of the most unique traditions in Tamil Sangam literature. Lot of modern scholars even play it down … More
Heroine reproaches husband for going to Courtesans – Narriani 350
350 மருதம் – பரணர் தலைமகள் ஊடல் மறுத்தாள் சொல்லியது வெண்ணெல் அரிநர் தண்ணுமை வெரீஇ பழனப் பல் புள் இரிய கழனி வாங்கு சினை மருதத் … More