Sangam Lit

In this episode, we understand the effects of falling in love, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 160, penned by an anonymous poet. Set in the mountain country of ‘Kurinji’, the verse speaks in the voice of a man to his friend, in response to that friend’s angry words about the man’s changed behaviour.

In this episode, we relish scenes from an ancient shore and a subtle message that lies in store, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 159, penned by Kannam Pullanaar. The verse is set in the coastal landscape of ‘Neythal’ regions and speaks in the voice of the confidante to the man, bidding him in a hidden message, to seek the lady’s hand in marriage.

In this episode, we perceive the subtle ways of communicating intention, as portrayed in Sangam literary work, Natrinai 158, penned by Vellaikkudi Naakanaar. Set in the ‘Kurinji’ landscape of mountain country, the verse speaks in the voice of the confidante to the lady, passing on a hidden message to the man listening nearby.

In this episode, we perceive the pain of separation, portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 157, penned by Ilavettanaar. The verse is set in the ‘Paalai’ landscape or the drylands and speaks in the voice of a man to his heart, when he’s away from the lady on a mission, as he realises that the time of his promised return is near.

In this episode, we witness a thoughtful technique in refusing something, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 156, penned by Kannan Kottranaar. Set in the mountain country of ‘Kurinji’, the verse speaks in the voice of the confidante to the man, when he arrives to tryst with the lady that night.

In this episode, we smile at the exuberant expression of love, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 155, penned by Paraayanaar. The poem is set in the ‘Neythal’ landscape of coastal regions and speaks in the elated voice of the man, revealing his emotions on meeting with the lady for the second time.

In this episode, we picture scenes from a jungle on a dark night, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 154, penned by Nallaavoor Kizhaar. Set in the mountain country of ‘Kurinji’, the verse speaks in the voice of the confidante to the lady, passing on a hidden message to the man listening nearby.

In this episode, we relish the expanse of the inner world illustrated with elements of nature and culture, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 153, penned by Thanimaganaar. The verse is situated in the ‘Paalai’ landscape or drylands and speaks in the voice of the lady, relating her pained state after the parting away of her man.

In this episode, we empathise with the feelings portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 152, penned by Alamperi Saathanaar. Set in the coastal regions of the ‘Neythal’ landscape, the verse speaks in the anguished voice of a man, relating his pained state, as the confidante listens nearby.

In this episode, we relish the imagery-filled scenes from a mountain country, portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 151, written by Ilanaganaar. The verse is set in the ‘Kurinji’ landscape or mountainous regions and speaks in the voice of the confidante to the lady, passing on hidden messages to the man, listening nearby.