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Lyrics & meaning

Aadavendum Mayile

From Arunagirinathar · 1964

Lyricist
T. K. Krishnasami
Singers
T. M. Soundararajan, S. Janaki
Music director
G. Ramanathan
Details
Arunagirinathar1964

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
……………….Rhythmic vocalic syllables (Sollukattu)
Male
Dheemdhinathom theedheem kinathomRhythmic vocalic syllables (Sollukattu)
Thathathajam thaththanamRhythmic vocalic syllables (Sollukattu)
Thaththadhum thadhinginathomRhythmic vocalic syllables (Sollukattu)
Thagathajam thagathanam thagathumRhythmic vocalic syllables (Sollukattu)
Thadhinginathom thaththajamRhythmic vocalic syllables (Sollukattu)
Thadhinginathom thaRhythmic vocalic syllables (Sollukattu)
Thagathajam thadhinginathom thaRhythmic vocalic syllables (Sollukattu)
Thagathajam thadhinginathom thaOh peacock, I wish to dance!
Male
Aada vendum mayilaeI wish to dance, oh peacock!
Naan aada vendum mayilaeAlong with Lord Murugan, who playfully revels in beauty,
Azhagodu vilaiyaadum murugoduI wish to join and dance, oh peacock!
Naan serndhu aada vendum mayilaeFemale: Along with Lord Murugan, who playfully revels in beauty,
Female :Azhagodu vilaiyaadum murugoduI wish to join and dance, oh peacock!
Naan serndhu aada vendum mayilaeThere is youth, and there is a novel grace,
Male
Ilamai irukkum pudhu ezhilirukkumVocalizing (Aaa aaa aa)
Aaa aaa aaThere is youth, and there is a novel grace,
Ilamai irukkum pudhu ezhilirukkumThere are two captivating eyes that draw me in,
Ennai izhukkum iru vizhirukkumThere is youth, and there is a novel grace,
Ilamai irukkum pudhu ezhilirukkumThere are two captivating eyes that draw me in,
Ennai izhukkum iru vizhirukkumIt multiplies happiness and wipes away all distress,
Inbam perukkum innal thudaikkumIt multiplies happiness and wipes away all distress,
Inbam perukkum innal thudaikkumOh peacock, I wish to dance!
Aada vendum mayilaeIntimately bonding with Him in divine love,
Female
Avanodu uravaadi anboduI wish to join and dance, oh peacock!
Naan serndhu aada vendum mayilaeA subtle smile and a charming, stylish gait,
Male
Siru nagaiyum singaara nadaiyazhagumDark tresses and a grand beauty unseen before,
Karunguzhalum kaanadha per azhagumFemale: A subtle smile and a charming, stylish gait,
Female :Siru nagaiyum singaara nadaiyazhagumDark tresses and a grand beauty unseen before,
Karunguzhalum kaanadha per azhagumMale: A broad chest and the beauty of eloquent speech,
Male :Virimaarbum vithaara soll azhagumA broad chest and the beauty of eloquent speech,
Virimaarbum vithaara soll azhagumA full-moon face and beautiful teeth resembling a string of pearls,
Muzhu madhiyum muthaara pal azhagumBoth: A full-moon face and beautiful teeth resembling a string of pearls,
Both :Muzhu madhiyum muthaara pal azhagumGushing with poetry, excelling in sweet expressions,
Male
Kavidhai surakkum kani mozhi sirakkumGushing with poetry, excelling in sweet expressions,
Kavidhai surakkum kani mozhi sirakkumA unique physique from which compassion is born,
Karunai pirakkum thani udal amaippumUpon beholding it, the whole heart blossoms in beauty,
Kandadhum manamellam azhagilaeSo that the blossoming body experiences divine bliss,
Malarndhudal sugam peraWith the Lord who shines bright as a radiant flame while bonding,
Kulavida jodhiyaai veesidum naadhanudanRhythmic musical finale syllables (Sollukattu)
Thaam thatheem thatheem thatheem thagidavena

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This classical dance-based song from the movie 'Arunagirinathar' (1964) expresses an intense spiritual and aesthetic desire to dance alongside Lord Murugan. Adorned with traditional Carnatic sollukattu (rhythmic dance syllables), the piece captures the dancer's joyous yearning to unite with the divine through rhythm, grace, and devotion. The lyrics praise the divine attributes of Lord Murugan—describing His youthful charm, captivating eyes, radiant smile, broad chest, eloquent speech, and radiant aura. Dancing with the divine Lord is depicted as an act that multiplies bliss, eradicates all suffering, and brings profound spiritual fulfillment.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Sollukattu (Rhythmic Prosody)

Dheemdhinathom theedheem kinathom

Use of rhythmic Bharatanatyam syllables mimicking the mridangam and natuvangam to set the classical beat.

Etukai (Second-letter Rhyme)

Ilamai irukkum pudhu ezhilirukkum

Repetition of consonantal sounds in the second letter ('la' / 'zha' in Ilamai, ezhil, izhu) creating melodic symmetry.

Monai (Initial Alliteration)

Siru nagaiyum singaara nadaiyazhagum

Repetition of initial consonant sounds ('Siru', 'singaara') emphasizing grace and charm.

Uvamai (Metaphor)

Muzhu madhiyum muthaara pal azhagum

Compares the divine face to a full moon ('Muzhu madhi') and teeth to a string of pearls ('muthaaru pal').

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Trivia

Featured in the 1964 biographical film 'Arunagirinathar', which chronicles the life of the 15th-century Tamil saint-poet who composed the revered Thiruppugazh hymns. Composed by veteran music director G. Ramanathan, the classical vocal duet by T. M. Soundararajan and S. Janaki highlights the rich Bharatanatyam tradition deeply intertwined with Tamil devotional cinema.

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