In this episode, we marvel at the nuanced perception depicted in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 55, written by Peruvaluthi. Set in the ‘Kurinji’ landscape or the mountains, the poem speaks in the words of the lady’s confidante to the man, describing a recent, stressful incident at home.

In this episode, we perceive the depths in the inner and outer life depicted in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 54, written by Senthankannanaar. The verse is set in the ‘Neythal’ landscape or the coastal regions and speaks in the lamenting voice of the lady to a sea bird, bidding it to be a messenger of love.

In this episode, we are rejuvenated by the new rains depicted in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 53, written by Nalvettanaar. Set in the mountain country of ‘Kurinji’, the poem speaks in the voice of the lady’s confidante to the lady, intending to convey a message to the man listening nearby.

In this episode, we understand the devotion and determination depicted in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 52, written by Paalathanaar, this being the only song penned by the poet. Set in the ‘Paalai’ landscape or the drylands, it revolves around the dilemmas in separation and speaks in the voice of the man to his heart.

In this episode, we get drenched in the inner life depicted in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 51, written by Peraalavaayar, a poet from the ‘Aalavaai’ region of ancient Madurai. This poem is set in the ‘Kurinji’ landscape or the mountainous regions and speaks in the anguished voice of the lady to her confidante, as the man listens nearby.

In this episode, we become acquainted with the social customs depicted in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 50, written by ‘Marutham paadiya Ilangkandungko’. The poem is set in the ‘Marutham’ landscape or the agricultural lands and dwells on the theme of ‘love-quarrel’ between the man and his lady. It speaks in the voice of the lady’s confidante to the singer-messenger, refusing him entry to the lady’s house, as the man listens nearby.

In this episode, we walk by the shore of Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 49, written by Neythal Thathanaar. True to the name of the poet, the poem is set in the ‘Neythal’ landscape or the coastal regions and speaks in the voice of the lady’s confidante to the lady, lamenting about the situation at hand.

In this episode, we appreciate the layers of meaning stitched in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 48, written by Perunkadunko, a poet-king belonging to the Chera dynasty. Being the favoured domain of this poet, the poem is set in the ‘Paalai’ landscape or the drylands, in the words of the lady’s confidante to the man, recollecting events of the past.

In this episode, we appreciate the vision of the ancients in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 47, written by Nalvelliyaar, a female poet we met 40 songs ago. The poem is set in the ‘Kurinji’ landscape or the mountainous regions and speaks in the voice of the lady’s confidante to the lady, as the man listens nearby.

In this episode, we appreciate the philosophy reflected in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 46, written by an anonymous poet. It’s set in the ‘Paalai’ landscape or the drylands and revolves around the theme of separation. The poem is expressed in the words of the lady’s confidante to the man, on hearing about his intention to part away, seeking wealth.