Kavitha’s KadhaiPodcast is a Tamil podcast exploring Tamil history (தமிழ் வரலாறு), literature (தமிழ் இலக்கியம்), culture, classical works and fascinating stories through engaging conversations and storytelling.
Hosted by Kavitha, the podcast brings together Tamil history, Sangam literature (சங்க இலக்கியம்), Thirukkural (திருக்குறள்), books, forgotten stories, personalities and ideas — connecting the past with the world we live in today.
Through conversations with scholars, writers and experts, as well as Kavitha’s distinctive storytelling, every episode opens a door to a story, idea or piece of history worth discovering.
Listen. Discover. Question. There is always another story waiting to be told.
Part 26 | பொதுநோக்கு என்பது இதுதானா? | Kavitha with Thiru. Sabarirajan
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பொதுநோக்கு என்பது இதுதானா? — “Is this what a public glance means?”
Why do lovers sometimes look at each other like complete strangers when they meet in a public place? Is love something we see with our eyes — or something we recognise without words?
In this episode of Ipadi Oru Theeya?!, Kavitha is joined by Tamil teacher and literature enthusiast Thiru. Sabarirajan to explore this subtle idea through Thirukkural 1099 and R. Balakrishnan’s poem “பொதுநோக்கு என்பது இதுதானா?”
Thirukkural 1099:
“ஏதிலார் போலப் பொதுநோக்கு நோக்குதல் காதலார் கண்ணே உள.”
The Kural captures a wonderfully familiar behaviour: lovers looking at each other in public as though they were strangers.
From Thiruvalluvar’s observation of love nearly two thousand years ago to relationships in today’s world, Kavitha and Thiru. Sabarirajan discuss the unspoken language of glances, secrecy, recognition and the psychology of love.
🎙️ Hosted by Kavitha 👤 Guest: Thiru. Sabarirajan 🎧 Series: Ipadi Oru Theeya?! 📖 Thirukkural 1099 🌿 Kavitha’s KadhaiPodcast — Tamil history • literature • culture
28 Oct 2026
Part 25 | அசச்சுப்புட்டா கள்ளி! | Kavitha with Thiru. Sabarirajan
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அசச்சுப்புட்டா கள்ளி! — What does true masculinity really mean?
Does a moustache make someone brave? Does a six-pack define masculinity? And can love soften even the toughest man?
In this episode of Ipadi Oru Theeya?!, Kavitha continues her conversation with Tamil scholar Thiru. Sabarirajan, using R. Balakrishnan’s poem “அசச்சுப்புட்டா கள்ளி!” as a starting point to explore love, courage, masculinity and humanity.
The discussion moves through classical Tamil literature and Thirukkural 1088, looking at the contrast between the warrior who can make enemies tremble and the same man who can become vulnerable before the woman he loves.
Through literary examples and cultural references, Kavitha and Thiru. Sabarirajan ask whether strength is really about physical power and aggression — or whether love, tenderness and emotional openness reveal another kind of courage.
🎙️ Hosted by Kavitha 👤 Guest: Thiru. Sabarirajan 🎧 Series: Ipadi Oru Theeya?! 📖 Thirukkural 1088 🌿 Kavitha’s KadhaiPodcast — Tamil history • literature • culture
27 Oct 2026
Part 24 | பேசாமல் இறங்கி வா! | Kavitha with Thiru. Sabarirajan
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பேசாமல் இறங்கி வா! — “Come down without saying a word!”
Kavitha continues her conversation with Tamil scholar Thiru. Sabarirajan in this episode of Ipadi Oru Theeya?!, exploring longing, separation and the anticipation of a lover’s return through Thirukkural 1264.
The Kural captures a striking emotional image: while waiting for the one who has gone away, the heart itself seems to climb higher and higher, searching for their return.
The conversation connects this classical idea with “பேசாமல் இறங்கி வா!”, the 40th poem in R. Balakrishnan IAS’s Ipadi Oru Theeya? collection, examining how love and longing continue to feel remarkably familiar across centuries.
Kavitha and Thiru. Sabarirajan reflect on waiting, memory, separation and the emotional restlessness that comes when someone we love is away.
🎙️ Hosted by Kavitha 👤 Guest: Thiru. Sabarirajan 🎧 Series: Ipadi Oru Theeya?! 📖 Thirukkural 1264 🌿 Kavitha’s KadhaiPodcast — Tamil history • literature • culture
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