Category: SangamLit

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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.

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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.

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In this episode, we relish the scent of Sangam Literary work, Natrinai Poem 19, written by Nakkannaiyaar, a female poet from two thousand years ago. This imagery-rich poem is set in the ‘Neythal’ or the coastal regions, in the words of the lady’s confidante to the lady’s man, who seems to be departing to his village.

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In this episode, we explore the Tamil Sangam Literary work Natrinai Poem 18, written by Poikaiyaar, who has penned three poems in all of Sangam literature. The other two are in the domain of ‘Puram’ or the outer sphere of life, which speaks about the life and values of a particular person, a Chera king in this case. We see traces of his ‘Puram’ focus even in this ‘Akam’ or the inner-sphere universal poem, set in the ‘Paalai’ or the dryland landscape, in the consoling words of the lady’s confidante to the lady.

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In this episode, we are showered with the sensory rain of Tamil Sangam Literary Work, Natrinai Poem 17 written by Nochi Niyamankilaar, set in the luscious mountain landscape of ‘Kurinji’, in the words of the lady to her confidante, describing a precarious situation she recently found herself in.

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In this episode, we observe and absorb the philosophy reflected in Tamil Sangam Literary Work Natrinai Poem 16, written by Siraikkudi Anthaiyaar, set in the ‘Paalai’ landscape or the dryland region, revolving around the theme of separation. This verse is expressed in the words of a man, conveying a conclusion to his heart.

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In this episode, we explore the Tamil Sangam Literary work Natrinai 15, written by the Pandya king Arivudai Nambi, set in the ‘Neythal’ landscape or the coastal regions. This verse is in the words of the lady’s confidante to the lady’s man, urging him indirectly to formalise his relationship with the lady.

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In this episode, we witness the fascinating world of Tamil Sangam Literary Work, Natrinai Poem 14, written by Mamoolanar, a historian-poet. This verse is set in the ‘Paalai’ or the dryland regions, in the words of the lady to the lady’s confidante about her man, who has parted away from her.

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In this episode, we take in the lush scenes of Tamil Sangam Literary work, Natrinai Poem 13, written by the proficient Kabilar. This verse is set in the landscape of ‘Kurinji’ or the mountainous region, in the words of the lady’s confidante to the lady, portraying a subtle understanding of the lady’s situation.

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In this episode, we sense the fragrance and feeling in Sangam literary work Natrinai Poem 12. This poem has been written by Kayamanar, set in the ‘Paalai’ or the desert, dryland region of ancient Tamil land, in the words of the lady’s confidante to the lady’s man, painting a picture of the lady’s state of mind.

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In this episode, we walk by the shore of Tamil Sangam literary work Natrinai Poem 11, written by Ulochanar, set in the landscape of ‘Neythal’ or the coastal regions, in the consoling words of the lady’s confidante to the lady, as the man listens by.

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In this episode, we dive into the Tamil Sangam Literary work Natrinai Poem 10. This poem has been penned by an anonymous poet, set in the ‘Paalai’ region, or the desert, dryland landscape of ancient Tamil lands, in the wise words of the lady’s friend to her friend’s man.

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In this episode, we continue our exploration of Tamil Sangam Literary work, Natrinai and traverse through Poem 9, written by Perunkadunko. Perunkadunko was a Chera King who has lent his poetic expertise to many Sangam poems, set in the ‘Paalai’ or the desert, dryland region. This poem is in the words of a man to his lady, as they look together at the path ahead.

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In this episode, we shall delve into Natrinai Poem 8, penned by an anonymous poet, and set in the landscape of Kurinji or the mountainous regions of ancient Tamil land, in the words of a man in bliss.

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In this episode, we will visit the wisdom engrained in Natrinai Poem 7, written by Nalvelliyaar, set in the ‘Paalai’ landscape or the dry-land region that features separation as its main theme. This poem feels special for this is the first time I’m relishing the work of a female poet of the Sangam Era. Reading the words of this woman from two thousand years ago fills me, a twenty-first century woman with awe and inspiration.

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In this episode, we will get acquainted with Natrinai Poem 6, written by Paranar, who in his Sangam poems, talks of rulers of his time and in days before his time. He is therefore considered a ‘historian poet’. In this intimate poem set in the Kurinji landscape of mountainous regions, a man is speaking aloud to his heart, knowing that the lady’s confidante is hanging around nearby.

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In this episode, we shall get drenched in the downpour of Natrinai Poem 5, written by Perunkundroor Kizhaar, on the Kurinji landscape. As we have seen before, this pertains to the mountainous regions of ancient Tamil land. These words are spoken by the lady’s confidante to the lady, on the subject of her man’s parting away.

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In this episode, I share with you, my exploration of Tamil Sangam literary work, Natrinai Poem 4. This poem has been written by Ammovanaar, on the ‘Neythal’ landscape which includes the sea and coastal regions.

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In this episode, I present to you reflections from Natrinai Poem 3, written by Ilangeeranar, a poet who dealt predominantly with the ‘Paalai’ landscape of desert wasteland and adjoining regions. This is a poem, in which a man has something to say to his heart.

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In this episode, we will soak in Natrinai 2, a poem by Perumpathumanār, set in the landscape of ‘Paalai’, which is a dry, desert area and lands in its vicinity. This is a poem as narrated by those who see a man and his lady in the desert.