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Sangam Lit episodes

  • Natrinai 260 – Akin to a buffalo
    In this episode, we follow the movements of a buffalo to learn the reason for a lady’s anger, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 260, penned by Paranar. Set in the agricultural regions of ‘Marutham’, the verse speaks in the voice of the lady to the man, conveying that she’s still vexed with him, unable to forget his recent behaviour.
    7 min
  • Natrinai 259 – Ripe for harvest
    In this episode, we delight in scenes of togetherness in the mountain country, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 259, penned by Kotrankotranaar. The verse is set in the mountainous regions of ‘Kurinji’ and speaks in the voice of the confidante to the lady, passing on a hidden message to the man, listening nearby.
    6 min
  • Natrinai 258 – The feasting crow
    In this episode, we travel to an ancient seaport and explore life and love, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 258, penned by Nakkirar. Set in the coastal regions of ‘Neythal’, the verse speaks in the voice of the confidante to the man, relaying to him the news of the lady’s confinement.
    8 min
  • Natrinai 257 – Golden flowers on the barren rock
    In this episode, we observe the lay of a mountain country and perceive the inner landscape, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 257, penned by Vannakkan Sorumarunkumaranaar. The verse is set in the mountainous regions of ‘Kurinji’ and speaks in the voice of the confidante to the man, bidding him subtly to seek the lady’s hand in marriage.
    7 min
  • Natrinai 256 – Rain or shine
    In this episode, we perceive the vivid way a lady’s fears about her man’s parting are allayed, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 256, penned by Paalai Paadiya Perunkadunko. Set in the drylands of ‘Paalai’ landscape, the verse speaks in the comforting voice of the man to his lady, promising not to part away from her.
    7 min
  • Natrinai 255 – The menacing mountain path
    In this episode, we partake in an action-packed midnight adventure in a mountain country, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 255, penned by Aalamperi Saathanaar. The verse is set in the mountainous regions of ‘Kurinji’ and speaks in the voice of the lady to her confidante, looking with fear at the jungle path the man traverses to meet her.
    7 min
  • Natrinai 254 – Sweet and salty
    In this episode, we travel to a salty shore and listen to a sweet conversation, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 254, penned by Ulochanaar. Set in the coastal regions of ‘Neythal’, the verse speaks in the voice of the confidante to the man, conveying excessive words of reassurance as the man prepares to part away, dejected at the lack of response.
    8 min
  • Natrinai 253 – The coveted mountain
    In this episode, we glimpse at aspects of history and sociology in an ancient land, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 253, penned by Kabilar. The verse is set in the mountain country of 'Kurinji' and speaks in the voice of the confidante to the man, subtly persuading him to seek the lady’s hand in marriage.
    8 min
  • Natrinai 252 – Cicada in the hollow
    In this episode, we perceive rich similes and metaphors painting the inner landscape, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 252, penned by Ammeyyan Naakanaar. Set in the drylands of ‘Paalai’, the verse speaks in the voice of the confidante to the lady, intending to calm the lady, who is worried by the man’s intention to part away.
    7 min
  • Natrinai 251 – The monkey’s mountain fruit
    In this episode, we listen to a curious conversation with millets, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 251, penned by Madurai Perumaruthan Ilanaakanaar. The verse is set in the mountain country of ‘Kurinji’ and speaks in the voice of the confidante to millets growing in the field, conveying a hidden message to the man, listening nearby.
    7 min

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Reflections on 2000 Year Old Tamil Poetry