In this episode, we understand a curious social custom, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 146, penned by Kantharathanaar. Set in the mountain country of ‘Kurinji’, the verse speaks in the voice of the man to his heart, passing on a nuanced message to the confidante, listening nearby.

In this episode, we observe inner and outer life by the seas, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 145, penned by Nambi Kuttuvan. The verse is set in the ‘Neythal’ landscape 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 perceive the dangers of a hill country at night, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 144, written by Kachippettu Perunthachanaar. Set in the mountainous regions of ‘Kurinji’ landscape, the verse speaks in the worried voice of the lady to her confidante, as the man listens nearby.

In this episode, we observe a mother’s state of mind, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 143, written by Kannakaaran Kotranaar. The verse is set in the ‘Paalai’ landscape or ‘drylands’ and speaks in the lamenting voice of a mother, after her daughter elopes with the man.

In this episode, we perceive the portrayal of a Sangam woman, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 142, written by Idaikaadanaar. Set in the forest country of ‘Mullai’ landscape, the verse speaks in the voice of a man to his charioteer, requesting him to rush to the lady’s village.

In this episode, we relish the novel similes that paint the inner and outer world, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 141, written by Salliyankumaranaar. The verse is set in the ‘Paalai’ region or the drylands and speaks in the voice of a man to his heart, expressing his inability to part from the lady and go in search of wealth.

In this episode, we appreciate the nuanced details about a mountain girl’s life, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 140, penned by Poothan Kannanaar. Set in the mountain country of ‘Kurinji’, the verse speaks in the voice of a man to his heart, bidding it to be patient, as he tries to secure the affection of the lady.

In this episode, we rejoice in the grace of a rain shower, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 139, penned by Perungkousikanaar. The verse is set in the forest country of ‘Mullai’ and speaks in the voice of a man to the rain, extolling it for the help it has extended to him.

In this episode, we appreciate the rich imagery employed in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 138, penned by Ammoovanaar. Set in the coastal lands of ‘Neythal’, the poem speaks in the voice of the confidante to the lady, consoling her and conveying a message to the man, listening nearby.

In this episode, we gather some fascinating facets about flora and fauna, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 137, written by Perungkannanaar. The verse is set in the ‘Paalai’ landscape or drylands and speaks in the voice of the man to his heart, as he responds to its urging to part away from the lady, in search of wealth.

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.