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Sangam Lit episodes

  • Natrinai 230 – The flower and the star
    In this episode, we perceive scenic descriptions depicting social dynamics, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 230, penned by Alangudi Vanganaar. Set in the agricultural landscape of Marutham, the verse speaks in the voice of the confidante to the man, refusing him entry into the lady’s house.
    7 min
  • Natrinai 229 – The waiting northern wind
    In this episode, we observe the conflict around separation from a beloved, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 229, penned by an anonymous poet. The verse is set in the drylands of ‘Paalai’ landscape and speaks in the voice of the confidante to the man, in response to his news about parting away from the lady on a mission.
    7 min
  • Natrinai 228 – Dutiful cloud and despairing elephant
    In this episode, we perceive the power of metaphors in conveying intention intricately, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 228, penned by Mudathirumaaranaar. Set in the mountain country of ‘Kurinji’, the verse speaks in the voice of the confidante to the lady, conveying a subtle message to the man, listening nearby.
    7 min
  • Natrinai 227 – The roaring rumours
    In this episode, we relish images from an ancient city and the poetic imagery it evokes, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 227, penned by Thevanaar. The verse is set in the ‘Neythal’ landscape by the shore, and speaks in the voice of the confidante to the man, urging him to seek the lady’s hand without further delay.
    6 min
  • Natrinai 226 – The base on which it stands
    In this episode, we reflect upon philosophical truths portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 226, penned by Kaniyan Poongundranaar. Set in the ‘Paalai’ landscape of drylands, the verse speaks in the voice of the lady to the confidante, expressing her grief over the man’s parting away in search of wealth.
    7 min
  • Natrinai 225 – On strength and fragility
    In this episode, we perceive images from the mountain country portraying the intricacies of inner life, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 225, penned by Kabilar. The verse is set in ‘Kurinji’ or the mountainous regions and speaks in the voice of the lady to her confidante, refusing to be consoled as the man is delayed in his return to her.
    7 min
  • Natrinai 224 – The season of love
    In this episode, we perceive how the changing seasons affect inner life, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 224, penned by Paalai Paadiya Perunkadunko. Set in the drylands of ‘Paalai’, the verse speaks in the voice of the lady to her confidante, on being informed about the man’s parting away on a mission.
    6 min
  • Natrinai 223 – An impossible tryst
    In this episode, we appreciate the intelligent way of communicating a refusal, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 223, penned by Ulochanaar. The verse is set in the ‘Neythal’ landscape or coastal regions and speaks in the voice of the confidante to the man, bidding him to give up his tryst by day and concealing a hidden message within.
    6 min
  • Natrinai 222 – Seing afar on a swing
    In this episode, we perceive the art of gentle persuasion in influencing another, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 222, penned by Kabilar. Set in the mountain country of ‘Kurinji’, the verse speaks in the voice of the confidante to the lady, conveying a hidden message to the man, listening nearby.
    7 min
  • Natrinai 221 – Hasten to home sweet home
    In this episode, we delight in the anticipated joy, glowing in the heart of a man returning home, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 221, penned by Idaikaadanaar. The verse is set in the forest country of ‘Mullai’ and speaks in the voice of the man to his charioteer, bidding him to hasten homeward.
    7 min

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Reflections on 2000 Year Old Tamil Poetry