Sangam Lit

In this episode, we relish the intricate tapestry of imagery interwoven with the history and life of the land, as portrayed in Sangam literary work, Natrinai 180, penned by an anonymous poet. Set in the agricultural region of ‘Marutham’, the verse speaks in the voice of the confidante, in a complaining tone about the ceaseless love-quarrel between the man and the lady.

In this episode, we listen to a surprised mother’s reminiscences about her daughter, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 179, penned by an anonymous poet. The verse is set in the ‘Paalai’ landscape and speaks in the voice of a mother, expressing disbelief when she discovers that her daughter has eloped with a man.

In this episode, we perceive scenes from the coast reflecting emotions within, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 178, penned by an anonymous poet. Set in the coastal region of ‘Neythal’, the verse speaks in the voice of the confidante to the lady, intending to convey a hidden message to the man listening nearby.

In this episode, we relish the contrasting imagery to paint the emotions in parting, as depicted in Sangam literary work, Natrinai 177, penned by an anonymous poet. The verse is set in the ‘Paalai’ landscape or drylands and speaks in the voice of the lady to the confidante, expressing her discovery of the man’s intention to part away.

In this episode, we relish the rich imagery from the fragrant hills of ancient times, as portrayed in Sangam literary work, Natrinai 176, penned by an anonymous poet. Set in the mountain country of ‘Kurinji’ the verse speaks in the voice of a courtesan to her friend, the dancer, passing on a hidden message of warning to the friends of the lady’s confidante, who are listening nearby.

In this episode, we perceive scenes from a coastal land that sketch for us, the intricacies of inner life, as portrayed in Sangam literary work, Natrinai 175, written by an anonymous poet. The verse is set in the coastal regions of ‘Neythal’ and speaks in the voice of the confidante to the lady, nudging the man listening nearby, to seek the lady’s hand in marriage.

In this episode, we perceive the emotions of a lady in distress, as portrayed in Sangam literary work, Natrinai 174, written by an anonymous poet. Set in the drylands of ‘Paalai’ landscape, the poem speaks in the voice of the lady to her confidante, responding to the question about her inexplicable sadness.

In this episode, we learn about cultural and religious notions, as portrayed in Sangam literary work, Natrinai 173, penned by an anonymous poet. The verse is set in the mountain country of ‘Kurinji’ and speaks in the voice of the confidante to the lady, conveying a hidden message to the man listening nearby.

In this episode, we dwell on the exquisite feeling of kinship extended to a tree, as portrayed in Sangam literary work, Natrinai 172, penned by an anonymous poet. Set in the coastal regions of ‘Neythal’, the verse speaks in the voice of the confidante to the man, refusing him a tryst by day with the lady and nudging him to seek the lady’s hand in marriage.

In this episode, we marvel at the nuanced instances from life used to portray the pain in parting, as depicted in Sangam literary work, Natrinai 171, penned by an anonymous poet. The verse is set in the ‘Paalai’ landscape of drylands and speaks in the voice of the confidante to the lady, conveying to her the message about the man’s parting away.