Here are the first 25 poems of Kurunthogai, a collection of ancient Tamil poems:
Step 3: Note the Uḷḷuṟai (implied meaning)
Sangam poetry avoids direct statement. Example:
(The pattern continues rhythmically through Poem 25, weaving a tapestry of jealousy, longing, union, and fight.)
As their relationship deepens, the poems transition into themes of profound commitment: A Love Larger than the Earth (Poem 3):