In this episode, we learn of the customs of a particular sect of people in ancient times, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 156, penned by Pandiyan Enaathi Nedunkannanaar. Set in the mountains of ‘Kurinji’, the verse speaks in the voice of the man to his friend, in response to the friend’s words of chiding about the man’s changed behaviour.

In this episode, we relish references to intriguing objects used in ancient times, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 155, penned by Urodakathu Kantharathanaar. Set in the forest regions of ‘Mullai’, the verse speaks in the voice of the lady to her confidante, conveying her angst at not hearing news of the man’s return.

In this episode, we perceive scenes from nature echoing the lady’s emotions, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 154, penned by Madurai Seethalathai Saathanaar. The verse is situated in the drylands of ‘Paalai’ and speaks in the voice of the lady to her confidante, expressing her inability to bear with the man’s parting.

In this episode, we listen to the changes in a lady’s perception, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 153, penned by Kabilar. Set in the mountains of ‘Kurinji’, the verse speaks in the voice of the lady to the confidante, explaining the reason the confidante must present to the man to persuade him to seek her hand in marriage.

In this episode, we perceive intriguing references to tortoise eggs, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 152, penned by Killimangalam Kizhaar. The verse is situated in the hills of ‘Kurinji’ and speaks in the voice of the lady to her confidante, in response to her friend’s frustration that the lady was not bearing well with the man’s parting.

In this episode, we perceive the struggles in a man’s mind as he decides between love and wealth, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 151, penned by Thoongaloriyaar. Set in the drylands of ‘Paalai’, the verse speaks in the voice of the man to his heart, conveying his decision concerning parting with the lady to go in search of wealth.

In this episode, we observe the puzzled wonderment in a lady, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 150, penned by Maadaloor Kizhaar. Set in the mountains of ‘Kurinji’, the verse speaks in the voice of the lady to her confidante, when her friend approaches her about a tryst by night, with the man.

In this episode, we perceive the importance accorded to a woman’s shyness, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 149, penned by Velli Veethiyaar. The verse is situated in the drylands of ‘Paalai’ and speaks in the voice of the lady to her confidante, on hearing that the lady had to elope away with the man.

In this episode, we relish stacked similes that tell us a tale of parting, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 148, penned by Ilankeeranthaiyaar. Set in the forest regions of ‘Mullai’, the verse speaks in the voice of the lady to her confidante, in response to her friend’s consolation about the man’s return.

In this episode, we relish the magical feelings evoked by a dream, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 147, penned by Koperunchozhan. The verse is situated in the drylands of ‘Paalai’ and speaks in the voice of the man to a dream, conveying his bittersweet emotions, as he remains parted away from the lady.

In this episode, we listen to tidings of joy, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 146, penned by Velliveethiyaar. Set in the hills of ‘Kurinji’, the verse speaks in the voice of the confidante to the lady, in response to the lady’s worry that her kith and kin would reject the offer of marriage put forth by the man’s family.

In this episode, we perceive the indignation in a lady about how the world around receives her sorrow, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 145, penned by Kollan Azhisiyaar. Set in the coastal regions of ‘Neythal’, the verse speaks in the voice of the lady to her confidante, one night, when the man is away, seeking wealth to win her hand.

In this episode, we perceive the change in circumstances in the life of a young girl, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 144, penned by Madurai Aasiriyar Kodan Kotranaar. The verse is situated in the drylands of ‘Paalai’ and speaks in the voice of the foster-mother, agonising over her daughter’s elopement.

In this episode, we listen to an effective consolation, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 143, penned by Madurai Kanakkaayanaar Makanaar Nakkeeranaar. Set in the mountains of ‘Kurinji’, the verse speaks in the voice of the confidante to the lady, conveying words of positivity about the man’s return.

In this episode, we perceive the poignant feelings in a man, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 142, penned by Kabilar. The verse is situated in the hills of ‘Kurinji’ and speaks in the voice of the man to his heart, expressing his angst in parting with his lady after their union.

In this episode, we perceive scenes from the mountain country echoing fears within, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 141, penned by Madurai Perunkollanaar. Set in the hills of ‘Kurinji’, the verse speaks in the voice of the lady to the confidante, passing on a message to the man, listening nearby.

In this episode, we perceive a distinctive technique of registering dissent, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 140, penned by Alloor Nanmullaiyaar. Set in the drylands of ‘Paalai’, the verse speaks in the voice of the lady to the confidante, in response to her friend’s comment about bearing with the man’s separation.

In this episode, we perceive the projection of human concerns on other life around, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 139, penned by Okkoor Maasaathiyaar. The verse is situated in the agricultural regions of ‘Marutham’ and speaks in the voice of the confidante to the man, refusing him entry to the lady’s house.

In this episode, we relish references to nature stitched seamlessly into this song on relationships, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 138, penned by Kollan Azhisi. Set in the mountains of ‘Kurinji’, the verse speaks in the voice of the confidante to the lady, passing on a hidden message to the man, listening nearby.

In this episode, we perceive a unique way of allaying anxiety about separation, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 137, penned by Paalai Paadiya Perunkadunko. The verse is situated in the drylands of ‘Paalai’ and speaks in the voice of the man to the lady, in response to her fears about his parting away.