Sangam Lit

In this episode, we understand the lifestyle of men and women as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 41, written by Ilanthevanaar. The poem is set in the ‘Paalai’ landscape or the drylands, speaking in the voice of the lady’s confidante to the lady, consoling the lady as she suffers from the pain of separation.

In this episode, we understand the cultural traditions depicted in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 40, written by Konma Nedunkottanaar, this being the only poem penned by this poet in all of Sangam literature. The verse unfolds in the ‘Marutham’ landscape or the agricultural regions and is said in the words of the man’s mistress, with the intention of it being heard by the lady’s friends.

In this episode, we relish the emotions and imagery depicted in Sangam literary work, Natrinai 39, written by Maruthan Ilanaakanaar, set in the lush ‘Kurinji’ landscape or the mountainous regions. The words are said by the man to the lady, expressing those fervent feelings on beholding his love.

In this episode, we empathise with the inner life depicted in Sangam literary work, Natrinai 38, written by Ulochanar, set in the ‘Neythal’ landscape or the coastal regions. The verse speaks in the voice of the lady, replying to her confidante about the shades of her mind.

In this episode, we perceive the life depicted in Sangam literary work, Natrinai 37, written by Peri Saathanaar, set in the ‘Paalai’ landscape or the drylands. The verse talks in the words of the lady’s confidante to the man, warning of the distress looming in the horizon of the lady’s mind.

In this episode, we relish the poetic imagery depicted in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 36, written by Seethalai Saathanaar. He’s a namesake and not the same person as the writer of the famous Tamil epic ‘Manimekalai’. This poem is set in the ‘Kurinji’ or the mountainous regions, and is expressed in the words of the lady’s confidante to the lady, indirectly conveying the state of affairs to the man, who’s listening nearby.

In this episode, we fly by an ancient shore depicted in Sangam literary work, Natrinai 35, written by Ammovanaar. The poem is set in the ‘Neythal’ landscape or the coastal regions, in the words of the lady’s confidante to the man, probing the reasons for the dimness in the lady’s eyes.

In this episode, we relish the dance of the divine in Sangam literary work, Natrinai 34, written by Piramasaari. It’s set in the lush mountain landscape of ‘Kurinji' and expressed in the words of the lady’s confidante to God Muruga, conveying a truth to all mortals concerned.

In this episode, we empathise with the inner life depicted in Sangam literary work, Natrinai 33, written by Ilavettanaar, set in the ‘Paalai’ landscape or the drylands, featuring the theme of separation. The verse is expressed in the words of the lady’s confidante to the man, conveying the sadness in the lady’s heart.

In this episode, we marvel at the wisdom engrained in the Sangam literary work, Natrinai 32, written by the proficient Kabilar, set in the ‘Kurinji’ landscape or the mountainous regions, in the wise words of the lady’s confidante to the lady.