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Sangam Lit episodes

  • Natrinai 320 – A trot through the street
    In this episode, we perceive glimpses into history through the glasses of societal reactions, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 320, penned by Kabilar. The verse is set in the agricultural landscape of 'Marutham' and speaks in the voice of a courtesan to her friend, passing on a pointed message to the man, listening nearby.
    7 min
  • Natrinai 319 – Sleep like a fish
    In this episode, we perceive the mood of a seaside town at midnight, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 319, penned by Vinaitholil Sokeeranaar. Set in the coastal regions of 'Neythal', the verse speaks in the voice of the man, echoing the anguish in his heart, as he's unable to tryst with the lady.
    8 min
  • Natrinai 318 – Listen to the lament
    In this episode, we perceive the power of projection in conveying an emotion, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 318, penned by Paalai Paadiya Perunkadunko. The verse is set in the drylands of 'Paalai' and speaks in the voice of the confidante to the man, on hearing about his intention to part away.
    6 min
  • Natrinai 317 – Claimant of the millets
    In this episode, we take a walk through a millet field in a mountain country and perceive life and love therein, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 317, penned by Madurai Poovanda Naakan Vettanaar. Set in the hills of 'Kurinji', the verse speaks in the voice of the confidante to the man, subtly persuading him to seek the lady's hand in marriage.
    7 min
  • Natrinai 316 – Foolish cloud and flowering bud
    In this episode, we smile at the smartness of the confidante, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 316, penned by Idaikaadanaar. The verse is set in the forest regions of 'Mullai' and speaks in the voice of the confidante to the lady, consoling her friend as rain clouds loom on the horizon.
    7 min
  • Natrinai 315 – Battered boat and castaway cattle
    In this episode, we perceive deep reflections on abandonment and ageing, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 315, penned by Ammoovanaar. Set in the coastal regions of 'Neythal', the verse speaks in the voice of a courtesan to the man, as he prepares to reunite with his lady.
    8 min
  • Natrinai 314 – Fleeting life and fading youth
    In this episode, we perceive pithy words about the fleeting nature of life, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 314, penned by Mupper Naakanaar. The verse is set in the drylands of 'Paalai' and speaks in the voice of the lady, conveying her anguish over the man's parting away.
    6 min
  • Natrinai 313 – A harvest of flowers
    In this episode, we relish references to flowers in a mountain country, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 313, penned by Thankaal Porkkollan Vennaakanaar. Set in the hills 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 312 – Shivering in summer
    In this episode, we perceive echoes of empathy in the heart of a man, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 312, penned by Kalaarkeeran Eyitriyaar. Set in the drylands of 'Paalai', the verse speaks in the voice of the man to his heart, expressing his worry about the lady, when he parts away.
    6 min
  • Natrinai 311 – An all-weather assertion
    In this episode, we relish the evergreen fortune of a seaside hamlet, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 311, penned by Ulochanaar. The verse is situated in the coastal regions of 'Neythal' and speaks in the voice of the confidante to the lady, bidding her to disregard the slanderous talk about town and await the arrival of her man.
    8 min

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Reflections on 2000 Year Old Tamil Poetry