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In this episode, we listen to a lady's perception of her changing circumstances, as portrayed in the last of the 'Kurunthogai' verses, Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 401, penned by Ammovanaar. Set in the coastal regions of 'Neythal', the verse speaks in the voice of the lady to herself, expressing her thoughts on her confinement at home.

In this episode, we listen to words of heartfelt gratitude, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 400, penned by Peyanaar. Set in the forests of 'Mullai', the verse speaks in the voice of the man to his charioteer, on returning home after his long journey away from the lady.

In this episode, we relish an apt simile that acutely depicts a lady's situation, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 399, penned by Paranar. Set in the farmlands of 'Marutham', the verse speaks in the voice of the lady to the confidante, as the man delays seeking her hand in marriage.

In this episode, we listen to a sharp response to words of advice, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 398, penned by Paalai Paadiya Perungkadungko. The verse is situated in the drylands of 'Paalai' and speaks in the voice of the lady to the confidante, as the man remains parted away.

In this episode, we perceive a thoughtful farewell message, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 397, penned by Ammoovanaar. Set in the coastal regions of 'Neythal', the verse speaks in the voice of the confidante to the man, as he prepares to part away in search of wealth.

In this episode, we listen to a mother's shocked words, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 396, penned by Kayamanaar. Set in the drylands of 'Paalai', the verse speaks in the voice of the lady's mother, on learning that her daughter had eloped with the man.

In this episode, we perceive the helplessness in a lady's heart, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 395, penned by an anonymous poet. Set in the drylands of 'Paalai', the verse speaks in the voice of the lady to the confidante, reflecting on her suffering-filled situation, as the man remains parted away.

In this episode, we perceive the aptness of a simile from nature, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 394, penned by Kuriyiraiyaar. The verse is situated in the mountains of 'Kurinji' and speaks in the voice of the confidante to the lady, speaking of the man in a disparaging tone, as he remains parted away.

In this episode, we learn of historical incidents in a song on relationships, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 393, penned by Paranar. Set in the farmlands of 'Marutham', the verse 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 a unique technique of persuasion, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 392, penned by Thumbiser Keeranaar. The verse is situated in the mountains of 'Kurinji' and speaks in the voice of the confidante to a bee, passing on a pointed message to the man, listening nearby.

In this episode, we perceive the effect of rains on land and life, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 391, penned by Pon Maniyaar. Set in the forests of 'Mullai', the verse speaks in the voice of the lady to the confidante, relating the tormenting elements in her surroundings, as the man remains parted away.

In this episode, we learn about a specific danger in travelling at night, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 390, penned by Uraiyoor Mudhukottranaar. Set in the drylands of 'Paalai', the verse speaks in the voice of a wayfarer to the man, offering words of timely advice.

In this episode, we perceive the jubilation on hearing a good news, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 389, penned by Vettakannanaar. Set in the mountains of 'Kurinji', the verse speaks in the voice of the confidante to the lady, revealing positive developments with respect to the lady's marriage.

In this episode, we relish a picturesque simile that sketches perfect belief in another, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 388, penned by Avvaiyaar. Set in the drylands of 'Paalai', the verse speaks in the voice of the confidante to the man, insisting that the lady could bear the journey through the drylands in the company of the man.

In this episode, we listen to the distress of a lady as she contemplates an evening and night ahead of her, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 387, penned by Kangul Vellathaar. The verse is situated in the forests of 'Mullai' and speaks in the voice of the lady to the confidante, in response to the confidante's words that the lady must bear better with the man's parting.

In this episode, we perceive how the time of the day changes its nature in the mind of a maiden, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 386, penned by Velliveethiyaar. Set in the coastal regions of 'Neythal', the verse speaks in the voice of the lady to the confidante, in response to the friend's words that the lady must bear better with the man's parting.

In this episode, we relish scenes from the wild in a mountain country, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 385, penned by Kabilar. Set in the hills of 'Kurinji', the verse speaks in the voice of the lady to the confidante, subtly requesting the friend to reveal the lady's relationship to her kith and kin.

In this episode, we listen to a strong refusal, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 384, penned by Orambokiyaar. The verse is situated in the farmlands of 'Marutham' and speaks in the voice of the confidante to the man, denying him entry to the lady's house.

In this episode, we listen to a person's angst arising out of the indecision of another, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 383, penned by Padumarathu Mosi Keeranaar. Set in the drylands of 'Paalai', the verse speaks in the voice of the confidante to the lady, explaining her difficult situation relating to the lady's elopement with the man.

In this episode, we observe the changing seasons and their consequences, as portrayed in Sangam Literary work, Kurunthogai 382, penned by Kurunkeeranaar. Set in the forests of 'Mullai', the verse speaks in the voice of the confidante to the lady, allaying the lady's worry that the man remains parted away even after the promised season of return had arrived.