One of the most famous quotes of Shakespeare to indicate the transient nature of the world by comparing it to stage where actors come in and leave in their turns. But very similar expression has been used by Sangam poet Uraiyūr Muthukannan Sāthanār around 2000 years ago.
Tag: Sangam
Gifts and Seduction
Hero meets Heroine in festival…gives her gift and seduces her…. Kurunthokai 223
She looks like a goddess! – Ainkurunooru 76
She looks like a goddess! – Ainkurunooru 76 #shadesoflove #karkanirka #tamillove
What are you going to achieve? Ainkurunooru 268
This poem is the eight poem of series of 10 poems from Ainkurunooru with reference to wild boar. These poems … More
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
Dont come near her – its not right time – Paripatal 16
This is excerpt from poem on Vaiyai (Vaigai) from Paripatal. This poem surely has adult content, so if you choose to skip, please do. Thalaivan comes to see his lady love (the colophon says it is a courtesan and not the heroine) , her friends try to fool him and turn him away. He catches their lie and goes ahead to enjoy with his lady lover.
History of Modhagam
Here is history of Modhagam – true Tamil sweet delicacy. Which predates Pillayar in Tamil lit.
Eyes that trap the soul – Kurunthokai 184
When you know
‘Kannale valai veesura‘ , ‘ava veesuna valaila sikkittan’ were used 2000 years before
your romantic heroes used it in films!!!!
Oodha color ribbon and its Sangam predecessor
Sangam poem which has very similar lyrics to oodha color ribbon song – read it and be surprised!
Sangam Comics 3- Its going to rain! Ainkurunooru 207
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Bee’s truth and the great love – Kurunthokai 2& 3- Audio rendition
Kurunthokai 2 Poet: Irayanar Situation: Thalaivan said this to Thalaivi during their pre martial union. He addresses the bee to … More
Lover’s curse and hen’s fate! Kurunthokai 107
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