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.

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.

In this episode, we take a trot through Sangam Literary work, Natrinai Poem 21, written by Maruthan Ilanaakanaar. In our explorations so far through ancient Tamil land, this is our first encounter with the lush, rain-soaked ‘Mullai’ or the forest regions. This poem is also unique in that we have a scene for the first time, involving two men, a man and his charioteer.

In this episode, we observe the inner life depicted in Tamil Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 20, written by Orambokiyar, a poet who specialises in the ‘Marutham’ landscape or the farmland regions of ancient Tamil land. The focus of Marutham poems is on the love-quarrel between a man and his lady. This particular poem is expressed in the words of a lady to her man, disagreeing with his remark.