In this episode, we appreciate the deep awareness of inner life, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 105, written by Mudathirumaaran. The verse is set in the ‘Paalai’ landscape or the drylands and speaks in the voice of the man to his heart, motivating it to move forward as it languishes stuck in the anguishing journey.

In this episode, we perceive the nuanced expression of intention, portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 104, written by Peri Saathanaar. Set in the mountain country of ‘Kurinji’, the verse speaks in the anguished voice of the lady to her confidante, passing on a hidden message to the man listening nearby.

In this episode, we see echoes of human life in the animal world, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 103, written by Maruthan Ilanaakanaar. The verse is set in the ‘Paalai’ landscape or the drylands and speaks in the voice of a man to his heart, bidding it to guide him in the right direction.

In this episode, we marvel at the natural world depicted in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 102, written by Sembiyanaar, this being his only Sangam poem. Set in the lush mountain country of ‘Kurinji’, the verse speaks in the voice of the lady to a parrot, nudging it to carry a message to her man.

In this episode, we relish a song of passion by an ancient shore, portrayed in Sangam Literary Work, Natrinai 101, written by Velliyanthinnanaar, this being his only Sangam poem. The poem is in the ‘Neythal’ landscape or the coastal regions and speaks in the voice of the man to be heard by the confidante, relaying his love for the lady.

In this episode, we relish nature’s influences, cultural practices and patrons’ glories in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 100, penned by the historian-poet Paranar. Set in the agricultural landscape of Marutham, the poem speaks in the voice of a courtesan to her friend, the dancer, as the lady’s confidante listens by.

In this episode, we relish the novel ways of interpreting things, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 99, written by Ilanthiraiyanaar. The verse is set in the forest country of ‘Mullai’ and speaks in the voice of the confidante to the lady, consoling her as she worries about the absence of her man.

In this episode, we relish the intricate methods of conveying intention as expressed in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 98, written by Ukkira Peruvazhuthi, a famous poet-king, from Sangam times. Set in the ‘Kurinji’ landscape of mountain country, the poem speaks in the voice of the confidante to the man, passing on a hidden message to make him hasten his marriage with the lady.

In this episode, we savour the portrait of inner life, depicted in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 97, written by Maaran Vazhuthi, who’s said to be a poet-king from Sangam times. The verse is set in the forest country of ‘Mullai’ and speaks in the inconsolable voice of the lady to her confidante, expressing her anguish about the man’s absence.

In this episode, we take in the fragrance of feelings depicted in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 96, written by Kokulamutranaar. Set in the shores of the ‘Neythal’ landscape, the verse speaks in the voice of the confidante to the lady, while passing on a hidden message to the man, listening nearby.