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  • Natrinai 330 – Seeking the dark shade
    In this episode, we observe scenes from a farmland and perceive the complexities of life therein, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 330, penned by Aalankudi Vankanaar. The verse is situated in the agricultural regions of 'Marutham' and speaks in the voice of the confidante to the man, refusing him entry into the lady's house.
    8 min
  • Natrinai 329 – Falling feather and flying arrow
    In this episode, we observe the dangers in the life of ancient wayfarers, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 329, penned by Madurai Maruthankilaar Makanaar Sokuthanaar. Set in the drylands of 'Paalai', the verse speaks in the voice of the confidante to the lady, allaying anxiety in her friend about the man, who has parted away.
    8 min
  • Natrinai 328 – Fertile field and festive event
    In this episode, we perceive the prosperity of a mountain land, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 328, penned by Tholkabilar. The verse is set in hills of 'Kurinji' and speaks in the voice of the confidante to the lady, conveying words of consolation, as her friend grieves over the delay in the man's return.
    8 min
  • Natrinai 327 – Responsibility of the righteous
    In this episode, we unravel a series of abstractions revolving around trust and love, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 327, penned by Ammoovanaar. Set in the coastal regions of 'Neythal', the verse speaks in the voice of the lady to the confidante, expressing her angst over the man's delay in seeking her hand in marriage.
    7 min
  • Natrinai 326 – Smelly fish and sneezing monkey
    In this episode, we relish a picturesque portrayal of a mountain country, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 326, penned by Madurai Maruthan Ilanaakanaar. The verse is situated in the hills of 'Kurinji' and speaks in the voice of the confidante to the man, subtly persuading him to seek the lady's hand in marriage.
    7 min
  • Natrinai 325 – Hungry bear and hurt lady
    In this episode, we perceive the art of persuasion aided by metaphors from the wild, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 325, penned by Madurai Kaarulaviyan Koothanaar. Set in the drylands of 'Paalai', the verse speaks in the voice of the confidante to the man, requesting him to give up his intention to part away from the lady.
    6 min
  • Natrinai 324 – Cotton feet and stony path
    In this episode, we perceive a marked transition in the life of a young girl, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 324, penned by Kayamanaar. The verse is set in the drylands of 'Paalai' and speaks in the voice of wayfarers, who sight the lady and the man in the drylands path, as they elope away together.
    7 min
  • Natrinai 323 – On bees and trees
    In this episode, we relish the sights of an ancient seaside village, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 323, penned by Vadama Vannakkan Perisathanaar. Set in the coastal regions of 'Neythal', the verse speaks in the voice of the confidante to the man, paving the way for his nightly tryst with the lady.
    7 min
  • Natrinai 322 – Pouncing tiger and pining lady
    In this episode, we observe social customs related to health and marriage, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 322, penned by Madurai Paalasiriyan Chenthan Kotranaar. Set in the mountain country of 'Kurinji', the verse speaks in the voice of the confidante to the lady, passing on a hidden message to the man listening nearby.
    7 min
  • Natrinai 321 – Red heart racing home
    In this episode, we perceive the heart of a man yearning to be with his beloved, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 321, penned by Mathurai Alakkar Gnaalaar Makanaar Mallanaar. Set in the forests of 'Mullai', the verse speaks in the voice of the man to his charioteer, bidding him to hasten homeward.
    8 min

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Reflections on 2000 Year Old Tamil Poetry