Sangam Lit

In this episode, we relish the richness of poetic imagery that paints for us the world then, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 280, penned by Paranar. Set in the agricultural lands of 'Marutham', the verse speaks in the voice of the lady to her confidante, in response to the straying man's message, seeking entry to the lady's house.

In this episode, we relish a poetic feast, filled with elements from nature and culture, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 279, penned by Kayamanaar. The verse is set in the drylands of 'Paalai' landscape and speaks in the voice of the mother, on hearing that her daughter has parted away with the man.

In this episode, we relish nuanced descriptions of a seashore tree, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 278, penned by Ulochanaar. Set in the coastal regions of 'Neythal', the verse speaks in the voice of the confidante to the lady, conveying jubilant news of the man's return to claim the lady's hand.

In this episode, we perceive a unique way of expressing inner suffering, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 277, penned by Thumbi Ser Keeranaar. The verse is situated in the drylands of 'Paalai' and speaks in the voice of a lady to a bee, expressing her anguish at the bee's seeming indifference to her plight.

In this episode, we gather nuanced notions about the life of two different cultures that co-existed in an ancient mountain country, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 276, penned by Thol Kabilar. Set in the hill landscape of 'Kurinji', the verse speaks in the voice of the confidante to the man, as he prepares to leave after his tryst-by-day with the lady.

In this episode, we relish the storytelling power of a metaphor, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 275, penned by Ammoovanaar. The verse is set in the coastal regions of 'Neythal' and speaks in the voice of the lady to her confidante, in response to her confidante's words of consolation, as the man listens by.

In this episode, we relish words of consolation, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 274, penned by Kaavanmullai Poothanaar. Set in the drylands of 'Paalai', the verse speaks in the voice of the confidante to the lady, offering words of comfort to allay the lady's worry about the man's travels through the drylands.

In this episode, we perceive intriguing methods of persuasion, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 273, penned by Madurai Ilambaalaasiriyan Senthan Koothanaar. The verse is set in the mountain country of 'Kurinji' and speaks in the voice of the confidante to the lady, passing on a subtle message to the man, listening nearby.

In this episode, we take a walk on an ancient shore and perceive the story of longing and love in store, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 272, penned by Mukkal Aasaan Nalvellaiyaar. Set in the coastal landscape of 'Neythal', the verse speaks in the voice of the lady to her confidante, passing on a hidden message to the man, listening nearby.

In this episode, we perceive notions of death from this heartrending song of a mother, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 271, penned by an anonymous poet. The verse is set in the ‘Paalai’ landscape and speaks in the despairing voice of a mother, on hearing that her daughter has parted from her, in the company of a man.