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Natrinai 56 – Pain of parting

Sangam Lit

English - April 11, 2019 08:48 - 6 minutes - 6.76 MB - ★★★★★ - 18 ratings
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In this episode, we relish the unique perspective on inner life depicted in Sangam Literary work, Natrinai 56, written by Peruvaluthi. The verse is set in the ‘Paalai’ landscape or the drylands and revolves around the theme of separation. Speaking in the voice of the lady to her confidante, it expresses the anguish the lady feels on parting with her man.