Sangam Lit

In this episode, we marvel at the metamorphosis of a young girl, depicted in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 110, written by Pothanaar. Set in the ‘Paalai’ landscape, the poem speaks in the voice of a foster-mother to the lady’s mother, relaying news of how the lady is faring in her husband’s home.

In this episode, we perceive deep facets of inner life, depicted in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 109, written by Meeli Perumpathumanaar, this being his only Sangam poem. The verse is set in the ‘Paalai’ landscape and revolves around the theme of separation. Speaking in the voice of the lady to her confidante, the poem expresses the anguish in the lady’s heart, as the man has not returned from his journey.

In this episode, we marvel at the ingenious ways of moving another to action, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 108, penned by an anonymous poet. Set in the mountain country of ‘Kurinji’, the verse speaks in the voice of the confidante to the man, conveying a hidden message to him.

In this episode, we relish the metaphors in nature, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 107, penned by an anonymous poet. The poem is set in the ‘Paalai’ region or the drylands and revolves around the theme of separation. Speaking in the voice of the lady to her confidante, the poem expresses the ironic situation the lady finds herself in, after the man parts away to go on a journey.

In this episode, we relish the visual imagery in painting the mind, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 106, written by Thondaimaan Ilanthiraiyan, a poet-king who ruled with ‘Kanchi’ as his capital. Set in the ‘Neythal’ landscape of coastal regions, the verse speaks in the voice of the man to his charioteer, recollecting a past event and subtly urging him to hurry towards the lady’s village by the sea.

In this episode, we appreciate the deep awareness of inner life, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 105, written by Mudathirumaaran. The verse is set in the ‘Paalai’ landscape or the drylands and speaks in the voice of the man to his heart, motivating it to move forward as it languishes stuck in the anguishing journey.

In this episode, we perceive the nuanced expression of intention, portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 104, written by Peri Saathanaar. Set in the mountain country of ‘Kurinji’, the verse speaks in the anguished voice of the lady to her confidante, passing on a hidden message to the man listening nearby.

In this episode, we see echoes of human life in the animal world, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 103, written by Maruthan Ilanaakanaar. The verse is set in the ‘Paalai’ landscape or the drylands and speaks in the voice of a man to his heart, bidding it to guide him in the right direction.

In this episode, we marvel at the natural world depicted in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 102, written by Sembiyanaar, this being his only Sangam poem. Set in the lush mountain country of ‘Kurinji’, the verse speaks in the voice of the lady to a parrot, nudging it to carry a message to her man.

In this episode, we relish a song of passion by an ancient shore, portrayed in Sangam Literary Work, Natrinai 101, written by Velliyanthinnanaar, this being his only Sangam poem. The poem is in the ‘Neythal’ landscape or the coastal regions and speaks in the voice of the man to be heard by the confidante, relaying his love for the lady.