Natrinai 109 – The tethered heart

In this episode, we perceive deep facets of inner life, depicted in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 109, written by Meeli Perumpathumanaar, this being his only Sangam poem. The verse is set in the ‘Paalai’ landscape and revolves around the theme of separation. Speaking in the voice of the lady to her confidante, the poem expresses the anguish in the lady’s heart, as the man has not returned from his journey.