Aadaiyil Aadum
From Raja Rishi · 1985
- Lyricist
- Pulamaipithan
- Singer
- S. Janaki
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Details
- Raja Rishi1985
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Omm nama shivaayaa….(3) | Om Nama Shivaya... (3 times) |
| Male | |
| Omm nama shivaayaa….(10) | Om Nama Shivaya... (10 times) |
| Female | |
| Aadaiyil aadum pon manigal | Golden bells swaying on the dress |
| Aasaiyl aadum kinginigal | Anklet bells swaying with desire |
| Kai valai aada mai vizhi aada | As hand bangles dance and kohl-lined eyes dance |
| Kaadhal nenjam aadumae | The loving heart will dance |
| Manjam thaedumae | Seeking a bed of love |
| Female | |
| Aadaiyil aadum pon manigal | Golden bells swaying on the dress |
| Aasaiyl aadum kinginigal | Anklet bells swaying with desire |
| Female | |
| Kukku kugu koo koo koo | Kukku kugu koo koo koo |
| Endru kuyil koovaadhaa | Doesn't the cuckoo bird sing like this? |
| Sorga suga logathil raagam varumae | A melody arises in the realm of heavenly bliss |
| Thatha thadha thaa thaa thaa | Thatha thadha thaa thaa thaa |
| Nitham unai nee thaa thaa | Daily, give yourself to me, give, give |
| Thathai ival paadhangal thaalam idumae | The feet of this parrot-like maiden beat to the rhythm |
| Female | |
| Undhan arugae vandhu thazhuvum | Coming near you and embracing you |
| Inba nilayam | A abode of pleasure |
| Endhan idai thaan sorga puriyae endru puriyum | You will understand that my waist is the heavenly city |
| Pattu thugil idhu kalaindhaadi vara | As silk garments loosen and dance |
| Aasai siraginai virikkindradhae | Wings of desire spread wide |
| Thottu thazhuvidum sugam kodipera | To gain ten million pleasures of a touching embrace |
| Thogai ila manam thudikkindradhae | The youthful heart of this peacock-like girl throbs with longing |
| Ival oru siru kili oru kodi iru kani | She is a little parrot, a vine, two fruits |
| Kulungida nadamidum abinaya azhagu | Expressive beauty dancing as she sways |
| Female | |
| Aadaiyil aadum pon manigal | Golden bells swaying on the dress |
| Aasaiyl aadum kinginigal | Anklet bells swaying with desire |
| Kai valai aada mai vizhi aada | As hand bangles dance and kohl-lined eyes dance |
| Kaadhal nenjam aadumae | The loving heart will dance |
| Manjam thaedumae | Seeking a bed of love |
| Female | |
| Aadaiyil aadum pon manigal | Golden bells swaying on the dress |
| Male | |
| Omm nama shivaayaa….(12) | Om Nama Shivaya... (12 times) |
| Female | |
| En udal idhu pon nira aravindham | My body is a lotus of golden color |
| Yaengidum idai thaangida varalaam | You may come to support this longing waist |
| Male | |
| Omm nama shivaayaa… | Om Nama Shivaya... |
| Female | |
| Engilum idhil sindhidum magarandham | Pollen spills everywhere from it |
| Nithamum adhil muthirai idalaam | You can imprint your seal upon it daily |
| Male | |
| Omm nama shivaayaa…. | Om Nama Shivaya... |
| Female | |
| Anjana niram konjidum iru kangal | Two affectionate eyes tinted with kohl |
| Aayiram kalai koorida varumae | They come to speak of a thousand arts |
| Male | |
| Omm nama shivaayaa…. | Om Nama Shivaya... |
| Female | |
| Andhiyil varum indhira dhanusindru | Today, a rainbow appearing in the evening twilight |
| Paarthavar vizhi pootthida varumae | Comes to bloom the eyes of those who behold it |
| Male | |
| Omm nama shivaayaa…. | Om Nama Shivaya... |
| Female | |
| Marai payilum thava muniyae | O ascetic sage studying the Vedas |
| Kalai payilvom vaa | Come, let us learn the art of love |
| Madhu rasamaa idhazh rasamaa nava rasamaa vaa | Is it honey's taste, lip's taste, or nine aesthetic emotions? Come! |
| Maamuni ena vaazhuvadhaa nyaanam | Is living as a great sage true wisdom? |
| Male :Omm nama shivaayaa…. | Male: Om Nama Shivaya... |
| Female :Kaamanin kalai thaeruvadhae njaanam | Female: Mastering the art of Kamadeva is true wisdom |
| Male :Omm nama shivaayaa…. | Male: Om Nama Shivaya... |
| Female :Naanmaraigalai odhuvadhaa inbam | Female: Is reciting the four Vedas true pleasure? |
| Male :Omm nama shivaayaa… | Male: Om Nama Shivaya... |
| Female :Naanmaraivinil kooduvadhae inbam | Female: Uniting in secret passion is true pleasure |
| Male :Omm nama shivaayaa…. | Male: Om Nama Shivaya... |
| Female | |
| Mangaiyum oru gangaiyum thalai meedhinil | Female: On his head, he holds both a woman and Ganga |
| Kondavan sugam kandavan sivanae | Lord Shiva himself experienced bliss |
| Mudhalidhu mudividhu idhiledhu varuvadhu vaa… | This is the beginning, this is the end, whatever comes in between, come... |
| Male :Omm nama shivaayaa….(3) | Male: Om Nama Shivaya... (3 times) |
| Female :Igam idhu param idhu adhu tharum sugam idhu vaa… | Female: This is the earthly world, this is the heavenly realm, this is the bliss it gives, come... |
| Male :Omm nama shivaayaa….(3) | Male: Om Nama Shivaya... (3 times) |
| Female :Thavam idhu varam idhu arividhu arulidhu vaa vaa… | Female: This is penance, this is boon, this is knowledge, this is grace, come, come... |
| Male :Omm nama shivaayaa…. | Male: Om Nama Shivaya... |
ஓம் நம சிவாயா......(3)
Om Nama Shivaya... (3 times)
ஓம் நம சிவாயா.....(10)
Om Nama Shivaya... (10 times)
ஆடையில் ஆடும் பொன் மணிகள்
ஆசையில் ஆடும் கிங்கிணிகள்
கை வளை ஆட மை விழி ஆட
காதல் நெஞ்சம் ஆடுமே
மஞ்சம் தேடுமே
Golden bells swaying on the dress
Anklet bells swaying with desire
As hand bangles dance and kohl-lined eyes dance
The loving heart will dance
Seeking a bed of love
ஆடையில் ஆடும் பொன் மணிகள்
ஆசையில் ஆடும் கிங்கிணிகள்
Golden bells swaying on the dress
Anklet bells swaying with desire
குக்கு குகு கூ கூ கூ
என்று குயில் கூவாதோ
சொர்க சுக லோகத்தில் ராகம் வருமே
தத்த தத தா தா தா
நித்தம் உனை நீ தா தா
தத்தை இவள் பாதங்கள் தாளம் இடுமே
Kukku kugu koo koo koo
Doesn't the cuckoo bird sing like this?
A melody arises in the realm of heavenly bliss
Thatha thadha thaa thaa thaa
Daily, give yourself to me, give, give
The feet of this parrot-like maiden beat to the rhythm
உந்தன் அருகே வந்து தழுவும்
இன்ப நிலையம்
எந்தன் இடைதான் சொர்கபுரியே என்று புரியும்
பட்டுத் துகில் இது கலைந்தாடி வர
ஆசை சிறகினை விரிக்கின்றதே
தொட்டுத் தழுவிடும் சுகம் கோடி பெற
தோகை இள மனம் துடிக்கின்றதே
இவள் ஒரு சிறு கிளி ஒரு கொடி இரு கனி
குலுங்கிட நடமிடும் அபினய அழகு
Coming near you and embracing you
A abode of pleasure
You will understand that my waist is the heavenly city
As silk garments loosen and dance
Wings of desire spread wide
To gain ten million pleasures of a touching embrace
The youthful heart of this peacock-like girl throbs with longing
She is a little parrot, a vine, two fruits
Expressive beauty dancing as she sways
ஆடையில் ஆடும் பொன் மணிகள்
ஆசையில் ஆடும் கிங்கிணிகள்
கை வளை ஆட மை விழி ஆட
காதல் நெஞ்சம் ஆடுமே மஞ்சம் தேடுமே
Golden bells swaying on the dress
Anklet bells swaying with desire
As hand bangles dance and kohl-lined eyes dance
The loving heart will dance
Seeking a bed of love
ஆடையில் ஆடும் பொன் மணிகள்
Golden bells swaying on the dress
ஓம் நம சிவாயா.....(12)
Om Nama Shivaya... (12 times)
என் உடல் இது பொன் நிற அரவிந்தம்
ஏங்கிடும் இடை தாங்கிட வரலாம்
My body is a lotus of golden color
You may come to support this longing waist
ஓம் நம சிவாயா.....
Om Nama Shivaya...
எங்கிலும் இதில் சிந்திடும் மகரந்தம்
நித்தமும் அதில் முத்திரை இடலாம்
Pollen spills everywhere from it
You can imprint your seal upon it daily
ஓம் நம சிவாயா.....
Om Nama Shivaya...
அஞ்சன நிறம் கொஞ்சிடும் இரு கண்கள்
ஆயிரம் கலை கூறிட வருமே
Two affectionate eyes tinted with kohl
They come to speak of a thousand arts
ஓம் நம சிவாயா.....
Om Nama Shivaya...
அந்தியில் வரும் இந்திர தனுசின்று
பார்த்தவர் விழி பூத்திட வருமே
Today, a rainbow appearing in the evening twilight
Comes to bloom the eyes of those who behold it
ஓம் நம சிவாயா.....
Om Nama Shivaya...
மறை பயிலும் தவ முனியே
கலை பயில்வோம் வா
மது ரசமா இதழ் ரசமா நவ ரசமா வா
மாமுனி என வாழுவதா ஞானம்
ஓம் நம சிவாயா.....
காமனின் கலை தேறுவதே ஞானம்
ஓம் நம சிவாயா.....
நான்மறைகளை ஓதுவதா இன்பம்
ஓம் நம சிவாயா.....
நான்மறைவினில் கூடுவதே இன்பம்
ஓம் நம சிவாயா.....
O ascetic sage studying the Vedas
Come, let us learn the art of love
Is it honey's taste, lip's taste, or nine aesthetic emotions? Come!
Is living as a great sage true wisdom?
Male: Om Nama Shivaya...
Female: Mastering the art of Kamadeva is true wisdom
Male: Om Nama Shivaya...
Female: Is reciting the four Vedas true pleasure?
Male: Om Nama Shivaya...
Female: Uniting in secret passion is true pleasure
Male: Om Nama Shivaya...
மங்கையும் ஒரு கங்கையும் தலை மீதினில்
கொண்டவன் சுகம் கண்டவன் சிவனே
முதலிது முடிவிது இதிலெது வருவது வா...
ஓம் நம சிவாயா.....(3)
இகம் இது பரம் இது அது தரும் சுகம் இது வா...
ஓம் நம சிவாயா.....(3)
தவம் இது வரம் இது அறிவிது அருளிது வா வா...
ஓம் நம சிவாயா.....(3)
Female: On his head, he holds both a woman and Ganga
Lord Shiva himself experienced bliss
This is the beginning, this is the end, whatever comes in between, come...
Male: Om Nama Shivaya... (3 times)
Female: This is the earthly world, this is the heavenly realm, this is the bliss it gives, come...
Male: Om Nama Shivaya... (3 times)
Female: This is penance, this is boon, this is knowledge, this is grace, come, come...
Male: Om Nama Shivaya...
Omm nama shivaayaa….(3)
Om Nama Shivaya... (3 times)
Omm nama shivaayaa….(10)
Om Nama Shivaya... (10 times)
Aadaiyil aadum pon manigal
Golden bells swaying on the dress
Aasaiyl aadum kinginigal
Anklet bells swaying with desire
Kai valai aada mai vizhi aada
As hand bangles dance and kohl-lined eyes dance
Kaadhal nenjam aadumae
The loving heart will dance
Manjam thaedumae
Seeking a bed of love
Aadaiyil aadum pon manigal
Golden bells swaying on the dress
Aasaiyl aadum kinginigal
Anklet bells swaying with desire
Kukku kugu koo koo koo
Kukku kugu koo koo koo
Endru kuyil koovaadhaa
Doesn't the cuckoo bird sing like this?
Sorga suga logathil raagam varumae
A melody arises in the realm of heavenly bliss
Thatha thadha thaa thaa thaa
Thatha thadha thaa thaa thaa
Nitham unai nee thaa thaa
Daily, give yourself to me, give, give
Thathai ival paadhangal thaalam idumae
The feet of this parrot-like maiden beat to the rhythm
Undhan arugae vandhu thazhuvum
Coming near you and embracing you
Inba nilayam
A abode of pleasure
Endhan idai thaan sorga puriyae endru puriyum
You will understand that my waist is the heavenly city
Pattu thugil idhu kalaindhaadi vara
As silk garments loosen and dance
Aasai siraginai virikkindradhae
Wings of desire spread wide
Thottu thazhuvidum sugam kodipera
To gain ten million pleasures of a touching embrace
Thogai ila manam thudikkindradhae
The youthful heart of this peacock-like girl throbs with longing
Ival oru siru kili oru kodi iru kani
She is a little parrot, a vine, two fruits
Kulungida nadamidum abinaya azhagu
Expressive beauty dancing as she sways
Aadaiyil aadum pon manigal
Golden bells swaying on the dress
Aasaiyl aadum kinginigal
Anklet bells swaying with desire
Kai valai aada mai vizhi aada
As hand bangles dance and kohl-lined eyes dance
Kaadhal nenjam aadumae
The loving heart will dance
Manjam thaedumae
Seeking a bed of love
Aadaiyil aadum pon manigal
Golden bells swaying on the dress
Omm nama shivaayaa….(12)
Om Nama Shivaya... (12 times)
En udal idhu pon nira aravindham
My body is a lotus of golden color
Yaengidum idai thaangida varalaam
You may come to support this longing waist
Omm nama shivaayaa…
Om Nama Shivaya...
Engilum idhil sindhidum magarandham
Pollen spills everywhere from it
Nithamum adhil muthirai idalaam
You can imprint your seal upon it daily
Omm nama shivaayaa….
Om Nama Shivaya...
Anjana niram konjidum iru kangal
Two affectionate eyes tinted with kohl
Aayiram kalai koorida varumae
They come to speak of a thousand arts
Omm nama shivaayaa….
Om Nama Shivaya...
Andhiyil varum indhira dhanusindru
Today, a rainbow appearing in the evening twilight
Paarthavar vizhi pootthida varumae
Comes to bloom the eyes of those who behold it
Omm nama shivaayaa….
Om Nama Shivaya...
Marai payilum thava muniyae
O ascetic sage studying the Vedas
Kalai payilvom vaa
Come, let us learn the art of love
Madhu rasamaa idhazh rasamaa nava rasamaa vaa
Is it honey's taste, lip's taste, or nine aesthetic emotions? Come!
Maamuni ena vaazhuvadhaa nyaanam
Is living as a great sage true wisdom?
Male :Omm nama shivaayaa….
Male: Om Nama Shivaya...
Female :Kaamanin kalai thaeruvadhae njaanam
Female: Mastering the art of Kamadeva is true wisdom
Male :Omm nama shivaayaa….
Male: Om Nama Shivaya...
Female :Naanmaraigalai odhuvadhaa inbam
Female: Is reciting the four Vedas true pleasure?
Male :Omm nama shivaayaa…
Male: Om Nama Shivaya...
Female :Naanmaraivinil kooduvadhae inbam
Female: Uniting in secret passion is true pleasure
Male :Omm nama shivaayaa….
Male: Om Nama Shivaya...
Mangaiyum oru gangaiyum thalai meedhinil
Female: On his head, he holds both a woman and Ganga
Kondavan sugam kandavan sivanae
Lord Shiva himself experienced bliss
Mudhalidhu mudividhu idhiledhu varuvadhu vaa…
This is the beginning, this is the end, whatever comes in between, come...
Male :Omm nama shivaayaa….(3)
Male: Om Nama Shivaya... (3 times)
Female :Igam idhu param idhu adhu tharum sugam idhu vaa…
Female: This is the earthly world, this is the heavenly realm, this is the bliss it gives, come...
Male :Omm nama shivaayaa….(3)
Male: Om Nama Shivaya... (3 times)
Female :Thavam idhu varam idhu arividhu arulidhu vaa vaa…
Female: This is penance, this is boon, this is knowledge, this is grace, come, come...
Male :Omm nama shivaayaa….
Male: Om Nama Shivaya...
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This sensual track from 'Raja Rishi' depicts the heavenly nymph Menaka attempting to seduce the great ascetic Vishwamitra during his deep penance. Set against the continuous, solemn chant of 'Om Nama Shivaya' recited by the meditating sage, Menaka dances with intoxicating charm, using poetic allure and philosophical arguments to persuade him that true bliss and divine wisdom lie in romantic union rather than rigid asceticism.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Edhugai (Second-letter Rhyme)
“Aadaiyil aadum pon manigal / Aasaiyl aadum kinginigal”
Matching second consonant 'da' in consecutive lines 'Aadaiyil' and 'Aasaiyl'.
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“En udal idhu pon nira aravindham”
Comparing the female body parts to natural beauty like lotus ('pon nira aravindham') and rainbow ('indhira dhanusu').
Juxtaposition / Antithesis
“Naanmaraigalai odhuvadhaa inbam / Naanmaraivinil kooduvadhae inbam”
Contrasting spiritual asceticism ('Naanmaraigalai odhuvadhaa inbam') with worldly sensual love ('Naanmaraivinil kooduvadhae inbam') superimposed over holy chanting.
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Trivia
Composed by Ilaiyaraaja, 'Raja Rishi' is a mythological drama starring Sivaji Ganesan as Sage Vishwamitra. The song masterfully contrasts spiritual devotion with worldly temptation by weaving the sacred mantra 'Om Nama Shivaya' sung by S. P. Balasubrahmanyam into the alluring, melodic vocals of S. Janaki.
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