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Sangam Lit episodes

  • Natrinai 340 – Forgiving a fish
    In this episode, we swim with a fish and peer into a heart, guided by the flow of Natrinai 340, penned by Nakirar. The verse is situated in the agricultural regions of 'Marutham' and speaks in the voice of the lady to the man, expressing her feelings about his recent behaviour.
    8 min
  • Natrinai 339 – Swimming in sorrow
    In this episode, we observe an intricate technique of persuasion, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 339, penned by Seethalai Saathanaar. Set in the mountains of 'Kurinji', the verse speaks in the voice of the confidante to the lady, passing on a subtle message to the man, listening nearby.
    8 min
  • Natrinai 338 – Tormenting birdsong
    In this episode, we perceive a bird's call bearing the burden of a lady's pain, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 338, penned by Madurai Aarulaviyanattu Aalamperi Saathanaar. The verse is situated in the coastal regions of 'Neythal' and speaks in the voice of the lady to the confidante, rejecting her friend's words, which asked her to bear with the situation, as the man stays away.
    7 min
  • Natrinai 337 – Forgoing the fragrance
    In this episode, we reflect on abstract truths about love and wealth, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 337, penned by Paalai Paadiya Perunkadunko, a Chera King. Set in the drylands of 'Paalai', the verse speaks in the voice of the confidante to the man, expressing her dissent on hearing the news of his intention to part away.
    7 min
  • Natrinai 336 – Wild in the hills
    In this episode, we perceive scenes from a wild mountain country, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 336, penned by Kabilar. Set in the hills of 'Kurinji', the verse speaks in the voice of the confidante to the man, insisting that he avoid the dangerous paths at night and passing on a subtle message within.
    9 min
  • Natrinai 335 – Yearning without a cure
    In this episode, we perceive how the sensations of the world paints angst in a heart, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 335, penned by Velliveethiyaar. Set in the coastal regions of 'Neythal', the verse speaks in the voice of the lady, expressing the pain in her heart on a lonely night.
    6 min
  • Natrinai 334 – A monkey’s midnight tryst
    In this episode, we relish a day in the life of a mountain monkey, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 334, penned by Aiyoor Mudavanaar. The verse is situated in the hill country of 'Kurinji' and speaks in the voice of the confidante to the lady, conveying a hidden message to her about the man's tryst by night.
    6 min
  • Natrinai 333 – Assurance of an animal
    In this episode, we perceive a friend's concern and consolation in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 333, penned by Kallikudi Pootham Pullanaar. Set in the drylands of 'Paalai', the verse speaks in the voice of the confidante to the lady, conveying a reassuring message about the man's return.
    8 min
  • Natrinai 332 – Thirsting in the pond
    In this episode, we perceive the beating concern in the heart of a lady in love, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 332, penned by Kundroor Kilaar Makan Kannathanaar. Set in the mountains of 'Kurinji', the verse speaks in the voice of the lady to her confidante, passing on a hidden message to the man, listening nearby.
    7 min
  • Natrinai 331 – Strangers welcome
    In this episode, we relish references to a picturesque village by the sea, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 331, penned by Ulochanaar. Set in the coastal regions of 'Neythal', the verse speaks in the voice of the confidante to the man, accepting his request to tryst by night with the lady.
    8 min

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Reflections on 2000 Year Old Tamil Poetry