Sangam Lit

In this episode, we perceive the inner life depicted in Sangam literary work, Natrinai 31, written by Nakkiranaar, set in the ‘Neythal’ landscape or the coastal regions, in the words of the lady to her confidante, about her state of mind.

In this episode, we hear the echoes of the past in Sangam literary work, Natrinai 30, written by Kotranaar, set in the landscape of ‘Marutham’ or the agricultural regions. This poem is a reply by the lady’s confidante to the man, revealing his actions to the lady that he was attempting to hide.

In this episode, we appreciate the inner life depicted in Sangam literary work Natrinai 29, written by Poothanaar. This is the only recovered poem penned by this poet in all of Sangam literature. The landscape is ‘Paalai’ or the drylands, and the poem is expressed in the words of the lady’s mother, hearing news of her daughter’s elopement.

In this episode, we appreciate the poignant feelings contained in Sangam literary work Natrinai 28, set in the ‘Paalai’ landscape or the drylands, revolving around the theme of separation, in the words of the lady’s confidante to the lady.

In this episode, we observe the poetic richness of Sangam literary work Natrinai 27, written by Kudavayil Keerathanaar, set in the ‘Neythal’ landscape or the coastal regions, in the words of the lady’s confidante to the lady, as the man listens by.

In this episode, we walk through the ancient paths of Sangam literary work, Natrinai 26, set in the ‘Paalai’ or the drylands, in the emotional words of the lady’s confidante to the man, conveying how his decision to leave affects the lady.

In this episode, we savour the sweetness of Sangam literary work Natrinai 25, written by Peri Saathanaar, set in the ‘Kurinji’ landscape or the mountainous regions, in the words of the lady’s confidante to the lady about an event that transpired the previous day.

In this episode, we marvel at the maturity of love, engrained in Tamil Sangam Literary Work, Natrinai 24, written by Kannathanaar, set in the ‘Paalai’ or the drylands, in the words of the lady to her confidante, when informed about her man’s departure.

In this episode, we travel to the past with Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 23, written by Kanakaayanaar, set in the ‘Kurinji’ landscape or the mountainous regions. These words are said by the lady’s confidante to the lady’s man, conveying the lady’s state of mind and situation.

In this episode, we celebrate the joy in Sangam Literary Work, Natrinai Poem 22, written by an anonymous poet, and set in the ‘Kurinji’ or the mountainous regions, in the words of the lady’s confidante to the lady, announcing good tidings.