Sangam Lit

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.

In this episode, we become acquainted with the social customs depicted in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 50, written by ‘Marutham paadiya Ilangkandungko’. The poem is set in the ‘Marutham’ landscape or the agricultural lands and dwells on the theme of ‘love-quarrel’ between the man and his lady. It speaks in the voice of the lady’s confidante to the singer-messenger, refusing him entry to the lady’s house, as the man listens nearby.

In this episode, we walk by the shore of Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 49, written by Neythal Thathanaar. True to the name of the poet, the poem is set in the ‘Neythal’ landscape or the coastal regions and speaks in the voice of the lady’s confidante to the lady, lamenting about the situation at hand.

In this episode, we appreciate the layers of meaning stitched in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 48, written by Perunkadunko, a poet-king belonging to the Chera dynasty. Being the favoured domain of this poet, the poem is set in the ‘Paalai’ landscape or the drylands, in the words of the lady’s confidante to the man, recollecting events of the past.

In this episode, we appreciate the vision of the ancients in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 47, written by Nalvelliyaar, a female poet we met 40 songs ago. The poem is set in the ‘Kurinji’ landscape or the mountainous regions and speaks in the voice of the lady’s confidante to the lady, as the man listens nearby.

In this episode, we appreciate the philosophy reflected in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 46, written by an anonymous poet. It’s set in the ‘Paalai’ landscape or the drylands and revolves around the theme of separation. The poem is expressed in the words of the lady’s confidante to the man, on hearing about his intention to part away, seeking wealth.

In this episode, we perceive the societal differences depicted in Sangam literary work, Natrinai 45, penned by an anonymous poet, set in the ‘Neythal’ landscape or the coastal regions. The verse speaks in the words of the lady’s confidante to the man, explaining the reasons why he’s unsuitable to be the lady’s companion.

In this episode, we visit the lands and people portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 44, written by Perunkousikanaar, set in the lush mountain country of ‘Kurinji’. The poem is expressed in the words of the man to his heart, perceiving the reality of the situation concerning his lady.

In this episode, we explore the life depicted in Sangam literary work, Natrinai 43, written by Eyinanthaiyaar, set in the ‘Paalai’ landscape or the drylands. The poem speaks in the words of the lady’s confidante to the man, informing him about his lady’s state of mind, as he prepares to depart.

In this episode, we gaze with awe at the story that unfolds in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 42, written by Kudavayil Keerathanaar, set in the ‘Mullai’ landscape or the forest regions. This poem is expressed in the words of the man to his charioteer, sharing an anecdote about a prior moment of joy.