Sangam Lit

In this episode, we perceive the novel techniques employed by an estranged man to allay the ire of his lady, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 250, penned by Madurai Olaikadaiyathaar Nalvellaiyaar. Set in the agricultural landscape of ‘Marutham’, the verse speaks in the voice of the man to the singer-messenger, in a bid to make the lady, who is listening, welcome him back to the house.

In this episode, we relish the rich natural imagery that reflects inner landscape, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 249, penned by Ulochanaar. The verse is set in the coastal regions of ‘Neythal’ and speaks in the voice of the lady, expressing her angst as the man has not returned from his mission to gather wealth.

In this episode, we relish a unique way of dissuading despair, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 248, penned by Kaasiban Keeranaar. Set in the forest country of ‘Mullai’, the verse speaks in the voice of the confidante to a cloud, in a bid to comfort the lady, who is disheartened by the arrival of the rains.

In this episode, we perceive a unique way of changing the heart of another, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 247, penned by Paranar. The verse is situated in the mountain country of ‘Kurinji’ and speaks in the voice of the confidante to the man, conveying a subtle message as he prepares to part away on a mission.

In this episode, we observe how events in nature become tools of consolation, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 246, penned by Kaappiyan Chenthanaar. Set in the drylands of ‘Paalai’ landscape, the verse speaks in the voice of the confidante to the lady, relaying a heartening message about the man’s arrival.

In this episode, we perceive the nuances in courtship during ancient times, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 245, penned by Allankeeranaar. The verse is set in the coastal landscape of ‘Neythal’ and speaks in the voice of the confidante to the lady, trying to understand the lady’s mind as she conveys a message from the man.

In this episode, we relish references to myth and music, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 244, penned by Kootrankumaranaar. Set in the mountain country of ‘Kurinji’, the verse speaks in the voice of the lady to her confidante, subtly expressing her approval for the confidante’s intent to reveal the lady’s heart to her mother.

In this episode, we listen to life advice from a pair of birds in love, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 243, penned by Kaamakkani Pasalaiyaar, a female poet from Sangam times. The verse is set in the drylands of ‘Paalai’ landscape and speaks in the voice of the lady, expressing her anguish at the man’s parting away in search of wealth.

In this episode, we see the blooming of flowers on a rainy morning and listen to the beating heart of a man rushing home, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 242, penned by Vilikatpethai Perunkannanaar. Set in the forest country of ‘Mullai’, the verse speaks in the voice of the man to his charioteer, bidding him to rush homeward!

In this episode, we observe the angst that parting away leaves behind, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 241, penned by Madurai Perumaruthanaar. The verse is set in the ‘Paalai’ landscape of drylands and speaks in the voice of the lady to her confidante, refusing to accept the words of consolation, as she is afflicted by the pain of parting.