Sangam Lit

In this episode, we unearth intricate details about a living culture, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 120, written by Maankudi Kilaar. Set in the agricultural landscape of ‘Marutham’, the poem speaks in the voice of the man to himself, as he hatches a plan to win back the affection of his enraged lady.

In this episode, we relish the rich imagery depicted in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 119, penned by Perunkundroor Kilaar. The poem is set in the ‘Kurinji’ landscape or the lush mountain country and speaks in the voice of the confidante to the lady, expressing a subtle message to the man, listening nearby.

In this episode, we perceive the effect of changing seasons on the land and the mind, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 118, penned by Perunkadunko, a poet-king from the Chera dynasty. Set in the ‘Paalai’ landscape, the poem speaks in the voice of the lady to the confidante, describing the pained state of her heart.

In this episode, we savour the sights of an ancient evening and sympathise with a person’s pain, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 117, written by Kundriyanaar. The verse is set in the ‘Neythal’ landscape or the ‘coastal regions’ and speaks in the voice of the lady to her confidante, expressing the inconsolable pain in her heart at being separated from her man.

In this episode, we marvel at the philosophical abstractions and natural imagery, depicted in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 116, written by Kantharathanaar. Set in the ‘Kurinji’ landscape of mountain country, the poem speaks in the voice of the lady to the confidante, expressing dejection about her deserted situation.

In this episode, we relish the changing seasons in the mind, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 115, penned by an anonymous poet. The verse is set in the ‘Mullai’ landscape of forest country and speaks in the voice of the confidante to the lady, filling her with optimism about the man’s return.

In this episode, we perceive the innovative way of conveying intention through vivid images, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work Natrinai 114, written by Tholkabilar. 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.

In this episode, we perceive the impact of separation on inner life, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 113, written by Ilangkeeranaar. The verse is set in the ‘Paalai’ landscape or the ‘drylands’ and speaks in the surprised voice of a man to himself, as he reflects on his parting from the lady.

In this episode, we perceive how nature influences inner life, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 112, written by Perunkundroor Kilaar. Set in the mountain country of ‘Kurinji’, the poem speaks in the comforting voice of the confidante to the lady, conveying a positive message about the man’s return.

In this episode, we relish the rich poetic imagery, portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 111, penned by an anonymous poet. The verse is set in the ‘Neythal’ landscape or the coastal regions and speaks in the consoling voice of the confidante to the lady, conveying a positive omen about the man’s return from his journey.