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Sangam Lit episodes

  • Natrinai 290 – A wanted water lily
    In this episode, we observe scenes from an ancient agricultural region reflecting the inner landscape in marital relations, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 290, penned by Madurai Maruthan Ilanakanaar. Set in the agricultural regions of 'Marutham', the verse speaks in the voice of the confidante to the lady, passing on a pointed message to the singer, who has come to the lady's house as a messenger from the man.
    7 min
  • Natrinai 289 – Burning root and pouring rain
    In this episode, we perceive the unshakeable faith in the mind of a lady, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 289, penned by Marunkoor Pattinathu Chenthan Kumaranaar. The verse is set in the forest landscape of 'Mullai' and speaks in the voice of the lady to her friend, expressing both angst and assurance, as she faces the delay in the man's return.
    7 min
  • Natrinai 288 – Dancing in the sunshine
    In this episode, we observe ancient beliefs about health and marriage in a mountain country, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 288, penned by Kulambanaar. Set in the hill landscape 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 287 – Crocodiles in the mind
    In this episode, we perceive the transition of a mind from assurance to angst, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 287, penned by Ulochanaar. The verse is set in the coastal landscape of 'Neythal' and speaks in the voice of the lady to her confidante, passing on a subtle message to the man, listening nearby.
    6 min
  • Natrinai 286 – Comfort and consolation
    In this episode, we perceive a thoughtful instance of the fine art of consolation, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 286, penned by Thuraikkurumaavir Paalankotranaar. Set in the drylands of 'Paalai', the verse speaks in the voice of the confidante to the lady, comforting her, as she struggles to handle the parting away of the man.
    8 min
  • Natrinai 285 – The hunter’s prize
    In this episode, we perceive the inner and outer aspects of life in a mountain land, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 285, penned by Madurai Kollan Vennaakanaar. The verse is situated in the mountain country of 'Kurinji' and speaks in the voice of the confidante to the lady, passing on a hidden message to the man, listening nearby.
    7 min
  • Natrinai 284 – Pulled apart by elephants
    In this episode, we perceive the struggle between love and duty, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 284, penned by Theypuri Palankayitrinaar. Set in the drylands of 'Paalai', the verse speaks in the voice of the man, expressing the war waging in his inner world.
    8 min
  • Natrinai 283 – The assurance of the sun
    In this episode, we observe the strength of the sun blaze in this poem on persuasion, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 283, penned by Madurai Maruthan Ilanaakanaar. The verse is set in the coastal regions of 'Neythal' and speaks in the voice of the confidante to the man, prompting him to choose the righteous path.
    7 min
  • Natrinai 282 – Dispelling clouds of distraction
    In this episode, we relish the meeting point of nature and culture in a mountain country, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 282, penned by Nalloor Siru Meythaaviyaar. Set in the hilly regions 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 281 – The dream of a crow
    In this episode, we perceive how the dream of a bird tells us the tale of love, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 281, penned by a female poet, Kazhaarkeeran Eyitriyaar. The verse is set in the drylands of 'Paalai' and speaks in the voice of the lady to her confidante, refusing to accept the confidante's words of consolation.
    7 min

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Reflections on 2000 Year Old Tamil Poetry