Sangam Lit

In this episode, we travel to the ancient farmland depicted in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 60, written by Thoongaloriyaar. The poem is set in the agricultural landscape of ‘Marutham’ and speaks in the voice of the lady’s confidante to a farmer, while sowing a secret message in the man, listening nearby.

In this episode, we understand the life and love depicted in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 59, written by the prolific Sangam poet, Kabilar. Set in the forest regions of ‘Mullai’, the poem speaks in the voice of the man to his charioteer, urging him to hurry homeward.

In this episode, we relish the social customs depicted in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 58, written by Mudhukootranaar. The verse is set in the ‘Neythal’ landscape or the coastal regions and speaks in the voice of the lady’s confidante, as the man speeds away on his horse, after meeting with the lady during the day.

In this episode, we unravel the layers of culture and meaning depicted in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 57, written by Pothumpil Kilaar, this being his only Sangam poem. Set in the ‘Kurinji’ landscape of mountain country, the poem speaks in the voice of the lady’s confidante, conveying a subtle message to the man about the impending changes in their love life.

In this episode, we relish the unique perspective on inner life depicted in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 56, written by Peruvaluthi. The verse is set in the ‘Paalai’ landscape or the drylands and revolves around the theme of separation. Speaking in the voice of the lady to her confidante, it expresses the anguish the lady feels on parting with her man.

In this episode, we marvel at the nuanced perception depicted in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 55, written by Peruvaluthi. Set in the ‘Kurinji’ landscape or the mountains, the poem speaks in the words of the lady’s confidante to the man, describing a recent, stressful incident at home.

In this episode, we perceive the depths in the inner and outer life depicted in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 54, written by Senthankannanaar. The verse is set in the ‘Neythal’ landscape or the coastal regions and speaks in the lamenting voice of the lady to a sea bird, bidding it to be a messenger of love.

In this episode, we are rejuvenated by the new rains depicted in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 53, written by Nalvettanaar. Set in the mountain country of ‘Kurinji’, the poem speaks in the voice of the lady’s confidante to the lady, intending to convey a message to the man listening nearby.

In this episode, we understand the devotion and determination depicted in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 52, written by Paalathanaar, this being the only song penned by the poet. Set in the ‘Paalai’ landscape or the drylands, it revolves around the dilemmas in separation and speaks in the voice of the man to his heart.

In this episode, we get drenched in the inner life depicted in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 51, written by Peraalavaayar, a poet from the ‘Aalavaai’ region of ancient Madurai. This poem is set in the ‘Kurinji’ landscape or the mountainous regions and speaks in the anguished voice of the lady to her confidante, as the man listens nearby.