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Sangam Lit episodes

  • Natrinai 300 – The beseeching elephant
    In this episode, we perceive thought-provoking similes depicted in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 300, penned by Paranar. The verse is situated in the agricultural regions of 'Marutham' and speaks in the voice of the courtesan to the singer-messenger, rejecting the man's attempts at reconciliation.
    8 min
  • Natrinai 299 – The spreading spray
    In this episode, we perceive intriguing methods of persuasion, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 299, penned by Vadama Vannakkan Perisathanaar. Set in the coastal regions of 'Neythal', 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 298 – The startled eagle
    In this episode, we perceive scenes from a dry and harsh land echo the conflict in a man's mind, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 298, penned by Vitrootru Vannakkan Thathanaar. The verse is set in the drylands of 'Paalai' and speaks in the voice of the man to his heart, expressing his thoughts about parting away to the listening lady.
    8 min
  • Natrinai 297 – The retreating rooster
    In this episode, we perceive scenes from a Sangam household tell a tale of inner life, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 297, penned by Madurai Alakkar Gnaalaar Makanaar Mallanaar. Set in the mountain country 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 296 – Golden blooms in the shower
    In this episode, we perceive the personification of a tree, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 296, penned by Kuthirai Thariyanaar. Set in the drylands landscape of 'Paalai', the verse speaks in the voice of the lady to her confidante, expressing her angst on receiving the news of the man's intent to part away.
    6 min
  • Natrinai 295 – Strange ships in the port
    In this episode, we travel to an ancient sea port and take in life and love there, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 295, penned by the renowned Sangam-age female poet, Avvaiyaar. The verse is situated in the coastal regions of 'Neythal' and speaks in the voice of the confidante to the man, conveying the lady's state and subtly persuading him to seek the lady's hand in marriage.
    8 min
  • Natrinai 294 – Fragrance of the flame lily
    In this episode, we relish news of joy and bliss, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 294, penned by Puthukkayathu Vannakkan Kampoor Kilaan. Set in the mountain country of Kurinji, the verse speaks in the voice of the confidante to the lady's kith and kin, conveying her impressions of her friend's health after a visit to the lady's marital home.
    7 min
  • Natrinai 293 – Ancient pot of enduring emotions
    In this episode, we celebrate references to the antiquity of pottery even as we listen to a lament, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 293, penned by Kayamanaar. The verse is set in the drylands landscape of 'Paalai' and speaks in the voice of the lady's mother, expressing the angst in her heart, at her daughter's parting away with the man.
    9 min
  • Natrinai 292 – Creeper around the torso
    In this episode, we explore the natural wealth of a mountainous region and perceive the wealth of emotion within, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 292, penned by Nalvettanaar. Set in the hill country of 'Kurinji', the verse speaks in the voice of the confidante, assuming the lady's voice, to persuade the man to seek the lady's hand in marriage.
    9 min
  • Natrinai 291 – Receding waters and returning man
    In this episode, we observe an interleaving of history and nature to depict feelings within, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 291, penned by Kabilar. The verse is set in the coastal landscape of 'Neythal' and speaks in the voice of the confidante to the singer, who has been sent as a messenger by the man.
    6 min

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Reflections on 2000 Year Old Tamil Poetry