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Sangam Lit episodes

  • Natrinai 210 – Ageless wealth
    In this episode, we gather an ageless perspective about wealth, as portrayed in Sangam literary work, Natrinai 210, penned by Milai Kilaar Nalvettanaar. Set in the agricultural landscape of ‘Marutham’, the verse speaks in the voice of the confidante to the man, chiding him subtly for causing misery to the lady.
    9 min
  • Natrinai 209 – Seeds few grains many
    In this episode, we relish the richness of expression, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 209, penned by Nochi Niyamkilaar. The verse is set in the mountain country of ‘Kurinji’ and speaks in the voice of the man to his heart, intending it to be overheard by the lady’s confidante.
    6 min
  • Natrinai 208 – Persuasion of the rain cloud
    In this episode, we perceive the fine art of consoling a friend in anguish, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 208, penned by Nochi Niyamankilaar. Set in the ‘Paalai’ landscape of drylands, the verse speaks in the voice of the confidante to the lady, allaying the agony that fills the lady’s heart when she hears news about the man’s parting away.
    7 min
  • Natrinai 207 – Fenced from danger
    In this episode, we visit a seaside hamlet and perceive scenes from inner and outer life, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 207, penned by an anonymous poet. The verse is set in the coastal regions of ‘Neythal’ and speaks in the voice of the confidante to the foster-mother, declaring the truth of the lady’s relationship with the man, as the danger of marriage to a stranger looms ahead.
    7 min
  • Natrinai 206 – An auspicious bloom
    In this episode, we perceive the cultural significance of natural elements, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 206, penned by Aiyoor Mudavanaar. 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.
    8 min
  • Natrinai 205 – A fragile femininity
    In this episode, we perceive the battle between love and duty, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 205, penned by Ilanakanaar. The verse is set in the drylands of ‘Paalai’ region and speaks in the voice of the confidante to the man, highlighting the consequences of the man’s decision to part away in search of wealth.
    6 min
  • Natrinai 204 – His unforgettable dear
    In this episode, we perceive the passion throbbing in the heart of a mountain youth, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 204, penned by Mallanaar. Set in the mountain country of ‘Kurinji’, the verse speaks in the anguished voice of the man to his heart, while intending the message to be overhead by the lady’s confidante.
    8 min
  • Natrinai 203 – Resonating waves and words
    In this episode, we inhale the fragrance of life in an ancient seashore village, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 203, written by Ulochanaar. The verse is set in the coastal regions of ‘Neythal’ landscape and speaks in the voice of the confidante to the lady, conveying a hidden message to the man, listening nearby.
    9 min
  • Natrinai 202 – Guarding elephant and glowing flowers
    In this episode, we unearth fascinating facts about nature and culture, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 202, penned by Perungkadungo. Set in the drylands of ‘Paalai’, the verse speaks in the voice of the man to the lady, motivating her with a promise, as they elope from the lady’s village.
    9 min
  • Natrinai 201 – An enduring love
    In this episode, we relish the natural beauty of a hill country and the deep meaning that the image of a statue imparts, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 201, penned by Paranar. The verse is set in the mountainous regions of ‘Kurinji’ and speaks in the voice of the man to his friend, in response to that friend’s advice about forgetting the lady, who has won the man's heart.
    8 min

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Reflections on 2000 Year Old Tamil Poetry