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Sangam Lit episodes

  • Natrinai 310 – Startled by a fish
    In this episode, we observe ancient customs in an agricultural country, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 310, penned by Paranar. The verse is set in the farmlands of 'Marutham' and speaks in the voice of the confidante to the dancer, who has been sent as a messenger by the man, seeking entry to the lady's house.
    8 min
  • Natrinai 309 – One with the mountain rain
    In this episode, we perceive the beauty of an unshakeable faith, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 309, penned by Kabilar. Set in the mountain country of Kurinji, the verse speaks in the words of the lady to her confidante, allaying the sadness in her friend, as the man delays formalising his union with the lady.
    6 min
  • Natrinai 308 – A melting heart
    In this episode, we zoom in on the emotions in parting, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 308, penned by Eyinanthai Magan Ilankeeranaar. Set in the drylands of 'Paalai', the verse speaks in the voice of the man to his heart, conveying his decision about parting away from the lady.
    7 min
  • Natrinai 307 – A mischievous companion
    In this episode, we relish the naughtiness of the confidante, as portrayed in Sangam literary work, Natrinai 307, penned by Ammoovanaar. The verse is set in the coastal regions of 'Neythal' and speaks in the voice of the confidante to the lady, conveying an idea to play a prank on the man, who was delaying his arrival to the trysting spot.
    7 min
  • Natrinai 306 – A mountain harvest
    In this episode, we observe transitions in a mountain field, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 306, penned by Urodakathu Kantharathanaar. Set in the mountains of 'Kurinji', the verse speaks in the voice of the confidante to the lady, passing on a hidden message to the man, listening nearby.
    8 min
  • Natrinai 305 – A mother’s worry
    In this episode, we perceive a mother's worry about her daughter, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 305, penned by Kayamanaar. The verse is situated in the drylands of 'Paalai' and speaks in the voice of the mother to the lady's confidante, expressing how she misses her daughter, who has eloped away with the man.
    7 min
  • Natrinai 304 – Contrast of the emotions
    In this episode, we perceive references to music and mythology, as depicted in Sangam literary work, Natrinai 304, penned by Maarokkathu Nappasalaiyaar, a female poet from the Sangam era. Situated in the mountains of 'Kurinji', the verse speaks in the voice of the lady to her confidante, expressing her angst as the man delays seeking her hand in marriage.
    7 min
  • Natrinai 303 – Call of the lovebird
    In this episode, we listen to an evergreen question asked in love, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 303, penned by Madurai Aarulaviyanaattu Aalamperi Sathanaar. The verse is situated in the coastal regions of 'Neythal' and speaks in the voice of the lady to her confidante, wondering about the thoughts of the man, who has parted away from her.
    8 min
  • Natrinai 302 – Flowers of the season
    In this episode, we observe the anguish in parting, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 302, penned by Madurai Maruthan Ilanaakanaar. Set in the drylands of 'Paalai', the verse speaks in the voice of the lady, expressing her angst, as the man is delayed beyond his promised time of return.
    9 min
  • Natrinai 301 – Beauty of the mountains
    In this episode, we perceive elements of the mountain country reflect in the portrait of a lady, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 301, penned by Pandiyan Maaran Valuthi. The verse is situated in the hill regions of 'Kurinji' and speaks in the voice of the confidante to herself, describing mother's love and refusing the man's attempt to tryst with the lady.
    8 min

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Reflections on 2000 Year Old Tamil Poetry