In this episode, we relish the rich expressions, portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 136, penned by Natrangkotranaar. Set in the mountain country of ‘Kurinji’ lands, the verse speaks in the voice of the lady to the confidante, expressing a nuanced message to the man, listening nearby.

In this episode, we perceive the intricate ways of conveying information, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 135, written by Kathapillaiyaar. The verse is set in the coastal landscape of ‘Neythal’ regions and speaks in the voice of the confidante to the lady, passing on a hidden message to the man, listening nearby.

In this episode, we celebrate the happy tidings, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 134, penned by an anonymous poet. Set in the ‘Kurinji’ landscape of mountainous regions, the verse speaks in the voice of the confidante to the lady, laying to dust, the lady’s fears about being unable to meet with her man.

In this episode, we relish the rich imagery in revealing the inner world, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 133, written by Natramanaar. The verse is set in the mountain country of ‘Kurinji’ and speaks in the voice of the lady to the confidante, in response to her words of consolation.

In this episode, we appreciate the capture of life in a seaside mansion, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 132, penned by an anonymous poet. Set in the ‘Neythal’ landscape of coastal regions, the verse speaks in the voice of the confidante to the lady, highlighting the difficult situation to the man listening nearby.

In this episode, we perceive a nuanced way of deflecting praise, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 131, written by Ulochanaar. The poem is set in the coastal landscape of ‘Neythal’ and speaks in the voice of the confidante to the man, in response to a grateful word from him.

In this episode, we travel to an ancient town by the sea and witness a scene of parting, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 130, penned by Neythal Thathanaar. Set in the coastal landscape of ‘Neythal’, the verse speaks in the voice of the lady to the confidante, expressing the inconsolable sadness in her heart.

In this episode, we perceive a novel way of sharing disconcerting news, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 129, written by the Sangam-age Avvaiyaar, a prolific female poet who has penned more than 50 Sangam poems. Though the name is the same, Avvaiyaar of ‘Aathichoodi’ fame, belonged to the later medieval period. The poem is set in the ‘Kurinji’ landscape or mountain country and speaks in the voice of the confidante to the lady, conveying a hard-to-accept message in a subtle manner.

In this episode, we marvel at the deep bond between friends, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 128, written by Narchendanaar, this being the only poem penned by this poet. Set in the mountain country of ‘Kurinji’, the poem speaks in the voice of the confidante to the lady, conveying she knows the heart of her friend, even without words any.

In this episode, we relish the scenes from a seaside village, portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 127, penned by Seethalai Saathanaar. The verse is set in the ‘Neythal’ landscape of coastal regions and speaks in the voice of the confidante to the singer-messenger, refusing him entry to the lady’s house.

In this episode, we appreciate the abstractions on age and ambition, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 126, penned by an anonymous poet. Set in the drylands of the ‘Paalai’ landscape, the verse speaks in the voice of a man to his heart, stressing on the futility of undertaking a journey seeking wealth.

In this episode, we appreciate the richness of metaphor and imagery in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 125, penned by an anonymous poet. The poem is set in the ‘Kurinji’ landscape or mountain country and speaks in the voice of the confidante to the lady, consoling and advising her with regard to the man’s delay in seeking a formal union.

In this episode, we relish the rich visuals depicted in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 124, written by Mosi Kannathanaar. Set in the coastal regions of ‘Neythal’ landscape, the verse speaks in the voice of the confidante to the man, bidding him to give up his plans of parting from the lady.

In this episode, we perceive the sunny life of a Sangam girl on an ancient shore, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 123, written by Kanji Pulavanaar. The verse is set in the coastal regions of ‘Neythal’ landscape and speaks in the voice of the confidante to the lady, intending to convey a hidden message to the man, listening nearby.

In this episode, we appreciate the ingenuity in moving another to action, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 122, written by Sengkannanaar. Set in the Kurinji landscape of mountain country, the verse speaks in the voice of the confidante to the lady, conveying a layered message to the man, listening nearby.

In this episode, we perceive the anticipation and joy in reuniting, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 121, written by Oru Sirai Periyanaar. The poem is set in the forest country of ‘Mullai’ and speaks in the voice of a charioteer to his master, expressing positivity and hope about the man’s reunion with the lady.

In this episode, we unearth intricate details about a living culture, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 120, written by Maankudi Kilaar. Set in the agricultural landscape of ‘Marutham’, the poem speaks in the voice of the man to himself, as he hatches a plan to win back the affection of his enraged lady.

In this episode, we relish the rich imagery depicted in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 119, penned by Perunkundroor Kilaar. The poem is set in the ‘Kurinji’ landscape or the lush mountain country and speaks in the voice of the confidante to the lady, expressing a subtle message to the man, listening nearby.

In this episode, we perceive the effect of changing seasons on the land and the mind, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 118, penned by Perunkadunko, a poet-king from the Chera dynasty. Set in the ‘Paalai’ landscape, the poem speaks in the voice of the lady to the confidante, describing the pained state of her heart.

In this episode, we savour the sights of an ancient evening and sympathise with a person’s pain, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 117, written by Kundriyanaar. The verse is set in the ‘Neythal’ landscape or the ‘coastal regions’ and speaks in the voice of the lady to her confidante, expressing the inconsolable pain in her heart at being separated from her man.