Sangam Lit

In this episode, we look into the heart of a man, who has parted away from his love, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 240, penned by Nappaalathanaar. Set in the drylands of ‘Paalai’ landscape, the verse speaks in the voice of a man to his heart, as he languishes with the pain of parting.

In this episode, we perceive scenes from a seashore reflecting the concerns in the mind of a lady, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 239, penned by Kundriyanaar. The verse is set in the ‘Neythal’ landscape and speaks in the voice of the confidante to the lady, passing on a hidden message to the man, listening nearby.

In this episode, we listen to a lady’s anguish, as she admonishes a raincloud, as illustrated in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 238, penned by Kantharathanaar. Set in the forest country of ‘Mullai’, the verse speaks in the voice of the lady to the raincloud, scolding it for arriving there without the company of the man, who has parted away from her.

In this episode, we perceive the message in a rain cloud, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 237, penned by Kaarikkannanaar. The verse is set in the drylands of ‘Paalai’ landscape and speaks in the voice of the confidante to the lady, surprised at the lady’s equanimity as the man continues to stay away on his mission.

In this episode, we listen to a song of angst depicting a lady’s suffering, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 236, penned by Nambi Kuttuvanaar. Set in the mountain country of Kurinji, the verse speaks in the voice of the lady to the confidante, conveying a hidden message to the man, listening nearby.

In this episode, we relish how metaphors paint a vision of joy, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 235, penned by an anonymous poet. The verse is set in the coastal landscape of ‘Neythal’ and speaks in the voice of the confidante to the lady, conveying the jubilant news of the man’s arrival to seek the lady’s hand in marriage.

In this episode, we learn about ancient social customs and cultural festivals, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 234, penned by an anonymous poet. Set in the mountain country of ‘Kurinji’, the verse speaks in the voice of the lady’s mother to the lady’s father, when the man arrives to seek the lady’s hand in marriage accompanied by elders and family.

In this episode, we perceive unique ways of conveying intention, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 233, penned by Anjil Aanthaiyaar. The verse is set in the mountain country of ‘Kurinji’ and speaks in the voice of the confidante to the lady, conveying a subtle message to the man, listening nearby.

In this episode, we perceive issues in inner life reflected in scenes of wildlife, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 232, penned by Mudhuvenkannanaar. Set in the mountain country of ‘Kurinji’, the verse speaks in the voice of the confidante to the man, bidding him to stay the night at the lady’s house, as he prepares to leave after his tryst by day.

In this episode, we marvel at the rich imagery that brings out life in ancient times, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 231, penned by Ilanaakanaar. The verse is set in the coastal regions of ‘Neythal’ and speaks in the voice of the confidante to the lady, passing on a hidden message to the man, listening nearby.