Sangam Lit
1,187 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 days ago - ★★★★★ - 18 ratingsReflections on 2000 Year Old Tamil Poetry
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Natrinai 36 – Words’ swords
March 07, 2019 06:52 - 6 minutes - 6.69 MBIn 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.
Natrinai 35 – Love’s embrace
March 06, 2019 08:06 - 6 minutes - 6.28 MBIn 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.
Natrinai 34 – God’s ignorance
March 05, 2019 09:03 - 7 minutes - 7.05 MBIn 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.
Natrinai 33 – Drylands’ streams
March 04, 2019 07:56 - 7 minutes - 7.08 MBIn 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.
Natrinai 32 – The heart’s thought
February 28, 2019 07:04 - 6 minutes - 6.33 MBIn 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.
Natrinai 31 – The mind’s sight
February 27, 2019 07:11 - 5 minutes - 5.81 MBIn 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.
Natrinai 30 – A harp’s song
February 26, 2019 08:37 - 6 minutes - 6.28 MBIn 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.
Natrinai 29 – A mother’s voice
February 25, 2019 08:25 - 6 minutes - 6.67 MBIn 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.
Natrinai 28 – An inverse portrait now
February 21, 2019 08:58 - 6 minutes - 6.44 MBIn 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.
Natrinai 27 – The lurking shark within
February 20, 2019 08:14 - 5 minutes - 5.85 MBIn 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.
Natrinai 26 – The green grass yonder
February 19, 2019 08:04 - 6 minutes - 6.37 MBIn 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.
Natrinai 25 – A bee’s blossoms many
February 18, 2019 08:13 - 6 minutes - 6.6 MBIn 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.
Natrinai 24 – Fly towards your dream
February 14, 2019 07:37 - 6 minutes - 6.24 MBIn 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.
Natrinai 23 – Hide from the world’s gaze
February 13, 2019 08:35 - 6 minutes - 6.39 MBIn 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.
Natrinai 22 – Fall as rain unto my life
February 12, 2019 06:56 - 5 minutes - 5.58 MBIn 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.
Natrinai 21 – Hurry and take me home
February 11, 2019 07:17 - 6 minutes - 6.03 MBIn 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.
Natrinai 20 – Grace in the time of grief
February 07, 2019 07:46 - 5 minutes - 5.76 MBIn 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.
Natrinai 19 – Fragrance of a festival
February 06, 2019 07:41 - 6 minutes - 6.46 MBIn 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.
Natrinai 18 – Pain and a king’s praise
February 05, 2019 06:33 - 5 minutes - 5.9 MBIn 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 confi...
Natrinai 17 – Rain in the skies and eyes
February 04, 2019 07:30 - 6 minutes - 6.49 MBIn 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.
Natrinai 16 – An unfading clarity of thought
January 31, 2019 06:12 - 6 minutes - 6.03 MBIn 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.
Natrinai 15 – A fluttering wave of desire
January 30, 2019 07:29 - 5 minutes - 5.56 MBIn 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.
Natrinai 14 – An echoing note of hope
January 29, 2019 08:40 - 6 minutes - 6.85 MBIn 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.
Natrinai 13 – A knowing song by the hillside
January 28, 2019 07:24 - 5 minutes - 5.94 MBIn 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.
Natrinai 12 – A poignant pause at dawn
January 24, 2019 09:01 - 6 minutes - 6.08 MBIn 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.
Natrinai 11 – A moonlit ride by the shore
January 23, 2019 12:03 - 5 minutes - 5.69 MBIn 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.
Natrinai 10 – Trusted word and lasting love
January 22, 2019 10:53 - 6 minutes - 6.55 MBIn 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.
Natrinai 9 – Fulfilled wish and fruitful path
January 21, 2019 07:07 - 6 minutes - 6.08 MBIn 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.
Natrinai 8 – Radiant skin and proud kin
January 18, 2019 09:27 - 6 minutes - 6.1 MBIn 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.
Natrinai 7 – Changing skies and soaring spirit
January 18, 2019 09:02 - 6 minutes - 6.1 MBIn 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.
Natrinai 6 – Fervent lover and blooming flower
January 18, 2019 08:51 - 6 minutes - 6.6 MBIn 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.
Natrinai 5 – Flourishing hills and friendly wind
January 18, 2019 08:34 - 6 minutes - 6.28 MBIn 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.
Natrinai 4 – Startled birds and flying rumours
January 18, 2019 08:21 - 6 minutes - 6.33 MBIn 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.
Natrinai 3 – Pensive eagle and propelling heart
January 18, 2019 08:10 - 6 minutes - 6.51 MBIn 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.
Natrinai 2 – Desert path and cruel heart
January 18, 2019 08:01 - 5 minutes - 5.19 MBIn 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.
Natrinai 1 – Fragrant honey and fantastic trust
January 18, 2019 05:22 - 5 minutes - 5.51 MBIn this episode, we meet our first poem in our Sangam travels. Natrinai Poem 1, written by Kabilar, set in the landscape of ‘kurinji’ or the mountainous regions, in which a lady replies to her confidante, on the subject of her man’s intention to part away from her.
Sangam Lit – Introduction
January 17, 2019 19:06 - 8 minutes - 7.65 MBIn this introductory episode, I’m going to share with you how my mind journeyed from a quaint village of two thousand year old poetry and ended up in the techno city of this twenty-first century podcast. Listen on…