This poem is the fifth poem of series of 10 poems from Ainkurunooru with reference to wild boar. These poems … More
Tag: sangam literature
Pale eyes – Ainkurunooru 264
This poem is the fourth poem of series of 10 poems from Ainkurunooru with reference to wild boar. These poems … More
Along came my beauty – Ainkurunooru 263
This poem is the third poem of series of 10 poems from Ainkurunooru with reference to wild boar. These poems … More
Medicine for love – Ainkurunooru 262
second one of series of 10 poems from Ainkurunooru with reference to wild boar in Ainkurunooru. These poems by Kapilar speak of love and separation.
Afraid of my Father? – Ainkurunooru 261
This poem is the first one of series of 10 poems from Ainkurunooru with reference to wild boar. These poems … More
Store Water – gain eternal glory! Puram 18
What is true fame? Poet’s advice to his ruler 2000 years ago!
Pretty much describes Tamil Nadu’s current situation!
Flood of Passion – Kurunthokai 99
Another gem from Auvviyar of Sangam age. A poet par excellence, most of us know her songs on Adhigaman Neduman Anci. In way some of her poems were prelude to hero build up songs in Tamil cinema. But the side most of us don’t know is the sensitive and mostly aggressive love poems. This a poem from a lover lorn Thalaivan’s point of view.
Roman Coins and Indian Ornaments – History of Sami Dollar and Kasumalai
Kasumalai and our most famous Sami Dollar (Murugan dollar, Aaiyappan dollar) are probably effect of our trade with Rome. An article which traces back the roots of 2 Indian ornaments.
World of Two lovers – Kurunthokai 57
Beautiful love poem from the ancient Tamils. One more example why Tamil love literature is considered to be classic across the world.
The poem talks about how for lovers they get isolated and the whole world become each other when they are in love. Separation is a fear which they want to escape. The pain of separation is greater than death to these lovers.
#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.
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.
You are so righteous – Rombha nalla vanda nee – Kalithokai 37
This poem is very interesting one. Hero loves the girl, but does not have guts to say it to the girl. Girl waits and loses her patience and decides to do something daring. At the end of the poem you would feel ‘Rombha Nalavan Da neee’ same as the heroine. This Kapilar poem can be easily tagged as a RomCom poem.
