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Sangam Lit episodes

  • Natrinai 140 – The game in a mountain mansion
    In this episode, we appreciate the nuanced details about a mountain girl’s life, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 140, penned by Poothan Kannanaar. Set in the mountain country of ‘Kurinji’, the verse speaks in the voice of a man to his heart, bidding it to be patient, as he tries to secure the affection of the lady.
    8 min
  • Natrinai 139 – The music in a rain shower
    In this episode, we rejoice in the grace of a rain shower, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 139, penned by Perungkousikanaar. The verse is set in the forest country of ‘Mullai’ and speaks in the voice of a man to the rain, extolling it for the help it has extended to him.
    7 min
  • Natrinai 138 – The nest on a broken cart
    In this episode, we appreciate the rich imagery employed in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 138, penned by Ammoovanaar. Set in the coastal lands of ‘Neythal’, the poem speaks in the voice of the confidante to the lady, consoling her and conveying a message to the man, listening nearby.
    8 min
  • Natrinai 137 – The shade of a broken tree
    In this episode, we gather some fascinating facets about flora and fauna, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 137, written by Perungkannanaar. The verse is set in the ‘Paalai’ landscape or drylands and speaks in the voice of the man to his heart, as he responds to its urging to part away from the lady, in search of wealth.
    8 min
  • Natrinai 136 – Slipping bangle and revealing praise
    In this episode, we relish the rich expressions, portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 136, penned by Natrangkotranaar. Set in the mountain country of ‘Kurinji’ lands, the verse speaks in the voice of the lady to the confidante, expressing a nuanced message to the man, listening nearby.
    8 min
  • Natrinai 135 – Struggling horse and soaring dream
    In this episode, we perceive the intricate ways of conveying information, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 135, written by Kathapillaiyaar. The verse is set in the coastal landscape of ‘Neythal’ regions and speaks in the voice of the confidante to the lady, passing on a hidden message to the man, listening nearby.
    7 min
  • Natrinai 134 – Fluttering fear and thriving field
    In this episode, we celebrate the happy tidings, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 134, penned by an anonymous poet. Set in the ‘Kurinji’ landscape of mountainous regions, the verse speaks in the voice of the confidante to the lady, laying to dust, the lady's fears about being unable to meet with her man.
    6 min
  • Natrinai 133 – Burning forge and calming word
    In this episode, we relish the rich imagery in revealing the inner world, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 133, written by Natramanaar. The verse is set in the mountain country of ‘Kurinji’ and speaks in the voice of the lady to the confidante, in response to her words of consolation.
    8 min
  • Natrinai 132 – Caged in the house
    In this episode, we appreciate the capture of life in a seaside mansion, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 132, penned by an anonymous poet. Set in the ‘Neythal’ landscape of coastal regions, the verse speaks in the voice of the confidante to the lady, highlighting the difficult situation to the man listening nearby.
    8 min
  • Natrinai 131 – Gratified on the branch
    In this episode, we perceive a nuanced way of deflecting praise, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 131, written by Ulochanaar. The poem is set in the coastal landscape of ‘Neythal’ and speaks in the voice of the confidante to the man, in response to a grateful word from him.
    8 min

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Reflections on 2000 Year Old Tamil Poetry