Aadhi Nathan Ketkindran
From Ganga Gowri · 1973
- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singers
- S. Janaki, T. M. Soundararajan
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Details
- Ganga Gowri1973
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Aadhinadhan ketkkindraan | The primordial Lord is asking |
| Aralipoovai edukkindren | I am picking the oleander flower |
| Aadhinadhan ketkkindraan | The primordial Lord is asking |
| Aralipoovai edukkindren | I am picking the oleander flower |
| Kaadhal naaril thodukkindren | I string them together with the fiber of love |
| Kaalam paarthu kodukkindren | I will give them at the right time |
| Female | |
| Aadhinadhan ketkkindraan | The primordial Lord is asking |
| Aralipoovai edukkindren | I am picking the oleander flower |
| Male | |
| Naadhan kettaal tharuvaayoo | If the Lord asks, will you give? |
| Naanum kettaal tharuvaayoo | If I ask too, will you give? |
| Naadhan kettaal tharuvaayoo | If the Lord asks, will you give? |
| Naanum kettaal tharuvaayoo | If I ask too, will you give? |
| Vaedhan solvaan vaedhangal | Brahma will recite the sacred scriptures |
| Vilakkam solven naan amma | I shall explain their meaning, my dear |
| Maadhar kulathin poongombhu | O flowering branch of womankind |
| Malargal konjam thara vendum | You must give a few flowers |
| Male | |
| Aadhinadhan ketkkindraan | The primordial Lord is asking |
| Aralipoovai tharavendum | You must give the oleander flower |
| Kaadhal naaril thoduthaalum | Even if strung with the fiber of love |
| Kaalam paarthu thara vendum | You must give it waiting for the right time |
| Female | |
| Kaiyenum malarum | The flower-like hand |
| Kannenum malarum | The flower-like eyes |
| Kaavalan thanakaagavae | Are meant only for my protector |
| En kaavalan thanakaagavae | Only for my protector |
| Male | |
| Neiyidum kuzhalum | The oiled tresses |
| Thaamarai mugamum | And the lotus-like face |
| Neiyidum kuzhalum | The oiled tresses |
| Thaamarai mugamum | And the lotus-like face |
| Malarndhadhu enakkaagavae | Have bloomed only for me |
| Naan vandhadhum unakkaagavae | And my arrival is only for you |
| Female | |
| Thaazhampoovin manamaaga | Like the fragrance of the screwpine flower |
| Jaadhi poovin niramaaga | Like the color of the jasmine flower |
| Thaazhampoovin manamaaga | Like the fragrance of the screwpine flower |
| Jaadhi poovin niramaaga | Like the color of the jasmine flower |
| Male | |
| Vaazha unakkoru varam vendum | To live, you need a divine boon |
| Mannan naan adhai thara vendum | As the king, I must grant that |
| Female | |
| Aiyan thiruvadi thanakkaaga | For the sacred feet of the Lord |
| Alliya malargal unakkaaga | The gathered flowers are for you |
| Female | |
| Aadhinadhan ketkkindraan | The primordial Lord is asking |
| Male :Ketkindraan | Male: He is asking |
| Female | |
| Mandhira kaluthil | On the charming neck |
| Sandhana kulambhu | Sandalwood paste |
| Kondadhu unakkaagavae | Adorned only for you |
| En kolamum unakkaagavae | My entire appearance is for you |
| Male | |
| Anjana vilakku | The light of kohl |
| Netriyil edharkku | Why is it on the forehead? |
| Yaavaiyum enakkaagavae | Everything is for me |
| En aasaiyum unakkagavae | My longing is also for you |
| Female | |
| Koondhal sudum piraiyaaga | Like the crescent moon adorning the hair |
| Kooda aadum maanaaga | Like a deer dancing alongside |
| Male :Neendhi varuvaal madhiyendru | Male: Thinking she would swim across like the moon |
| Ninaithu vandhen naan indru | I came today expecting her |
| Female | |
| Aiyan thiruvadi thanakkaaga | For the sacred feet of the Lord |
| Alliya malargal unakkaaga | The gathered flowers are for you |
| Female | |
| Aadhinadhan ketkkindraan | The primordial Lord is asking |
| Aralipoovai edukkindren | I am picking the oleander flower |
| Kaadhal naaril thodukkindren | I string them together with the fiber of love |
| Kaalam paarthu kodukkindren | I will give them at the right time |
ஆதிநாதன் கேட்கின்றான்
அரளிப்பூவை எடுக்கின்றேன்
ஆதிநாதன் கேட்கின்றான்
அரளிப்பூவை எடுக்கின்றேன்
காதல் நாரில் தொடுக்கின்றேன்
காலம் பார்த்து கொடுக்கின்றேன்
The primordial Lord is asking
I am picking the oleander flower
The primordial Lord is asking
I am picking the oleander flower
I string them together with the fiber of love
I will give them at the right time
ஆதிநாதன் கேட்கின்றான்
அரளிப்பூவை எடுக்கின்றேன்
The primordial Lord is asking
I am picking the oleander flower
நாதன் கேட்டால் தருவாயோ
நானும் கேட்டால் தருவாயோ
நாதன் கேட்டால் தருவாயோ
நானும் கேட்டால் தருவாயோ
வேதன் சொல்வான் வேதங்கள்
விளக்கம் சொல்வேன் நானம்மா
மாதர் குலத்தின் பூங்கொம்பு
மலர்கள் கொஞ்சம் தர வேண்டும்
If the Lord asks, will you give?
If I ask too, will you give?
If the Lord asks, will you give?
If I ask too, will you give?
Brahma will recite the sacred scriptures
I shall explain their meaning, my dear
O flowering branch of womankind
You must give a few flowers
ஆதிநாதன் கேட்கின்றான்
அரளிப் பூவைத் தர வேண்டும்
காதல் நாரில் தொடுத்தாலும்
காலம் பார்த்துத் தர வேண்டும்
The primordial Lord is asking
You must give the oleander flower
Even if strung with the fiber of love
You must give it waiting for the right time
கையெனும் மலரும்
கண்ணெனும் மலரும்
காவலன் தனக்காகவே என்
காவலன் தனக்காகவே
The flower-like hand
The flower-like eyes
Are meant only for my protector
Only for my protector
நெய்யிடும் குழலும்
தாமரை முகமும்
நெய்யிடும் குழலும்
தாமரை முகமும்
மலர்ந்தது எனக்காகவே நான்
வந்ததும் உனக்காகவே
The oiled tresses
And the lotus-like face
The oiled tresses
And the lotus-like face
Have bloomed only for me
And my arrival is only for you
தாழம்பூவின் மணமாக
ஜாதிப் பூவின் நிறமாக
தாழம்பூவின் மணமாக
ஜாதிப் பூவின் நிறமாக
Like the fragrance of the screwpine flower
Like the color of the jasmine flower
Like the fragrance of the screwpine flower
Like the color of the jasmine flower
வாழ உனக்கொரு வரம் வேண்டும்
மன்னன் நானதைத் தர வேண்டும்
To live, you need a divine boon
As the king, I must grant that
ஐயன் திருவடி தனக்காக
அள்ளிய மலர்கள் உனக்காக
For the sacred feet of the Lord
The gathered flowers are for you
ஆதி நாதன் கேட்கின்றான்
கேட்கின்றான்
The primordial Lord is asking
Male: He is asking
மந்திர கழுத்தில் சந்தனக் குழம்பு
கொண்டது உனக்காகவே
என் கோலமும் உனக்காகவே
On the charming neck
Sandalwood paste
Adorned only for you
My entire appearance is for you
அஞ்சன விளக்கு நெற்றியில் எதற்கு
யாவையும் எனக்காகவே
என் ஆசையும் உனக்காகவே
The light of kohl
Why is it on the forehead?
Everything is for me
My longing is also for you
கூந்தல் சூடும் பிறையாக
கூட ஆடும் மானாக
நீந்தி வருவாள் மதியென்று
நினைத்து வந்தேன் நானின்று
Like the crescent moon adorning the hair
Like a deer dancing alongside
Male: Thinking she would swim across like the moon
I came today expecting her
ஐயன் திருவடி தனக்காக
அள்ளிய மலர்கள் உனக்காக
For the sacred feet of the Lord
The gathered flowers are for you
ஆதிநாதன் கேட்கின்றான்
அரளிப்பூவை எடுக்கின்றேன்
காதல் நாரில் தொடுக்கின்றேன்
காலம் பார்த்து கொடுக்கின்றேன்
The primordial Lord is asking
I am picking the oleander flower
I string them together with the fiber of love
I will give them at the right time
Aadhinadhan ketkkindraan
The primordial Lord is asking
Aralipoovai edukkindren
I am picking the oleander flower
Aadhinadhan ketkkindraan
The primordial Lord is asking
Aralipoovai edukkindren
I am picking the oleander flower
Kaadhal naaril thodukkindren
I string them together with the fiber of love
Kaalam paarthu kodukkindren
I will give them at the right time
Aadhinadhan ketkkindraan
The primordial Lord is asking
Aralipoovai edukkindren
I am picking the oleander flower
Naadhan kettaal tharuvaayoo
If the Lord asks, will you give?
Naanum kettaal tharuvaayoo
If I ask too, will you give?
Naadhan kettaal tharuvaayoo
If the Lord asks, will you give?
Naanum kettaal tharuvaayoo
If I ask too, will you give?
Vaedhan solvaan vaedhangal
Brahma will recite the sacred scriptures
Vilakkam solven naan amma
I shall explain their meaning, my dear
Maadhar kulathin poongombhu
O flowering branch of womankind
Malargal konjam thara vendum
You must give a few flowers
Aadhinadhan ketkkindraan
The primordial Lord is asking
Aralipoovai tharavendum
You must give the oleander flower
Kaadhal naaril thoduthaalum
Even if strung with the fiber of love
Kaalam paarthu thara vendum
You must give it waiting for the right time
Kaiyenum malarum
The flower-like hand
Kannenum malarum
The flower-like eyes
Kaavalan thanakaagavae
Are meant only for my protector
En kaavalan thanakaagavae
Only for my protector
Neiyidum kuzhalum
The oiled tresses
Thaamarai mugamum
And the lotus-like face
Neiyidum kuzhalum
The oiled tresses
Thaamarai mugamum
And the lotus-like face
Malarndhadhu enakkaagavae
Have bloomed only for me
Naan vandhadhum unakkaagavae
And my arrival is only for you
Thaazhampoovin manamaaga
Like the fragrance of the screwpine flower
Jaadhi poovin niramaaga
Like the color of the jasmine flower
Thaazhampoovin manamaaga
Like the fragrance of the screwpine flower
Jaadhi poovin niramaaga
Like the color of the jasmine flower
Vaazha unakkoru varam vendum
To live, you need a divine boon
Mannan naan adhai thara vendum
As the king, I must grant that
Aiyan thiruvadi thanakkaaga
For the sacred feet of the Lord
Alliya malargal unakkaaga
The gathered flowers are for you
Aadhinadhan ketkkindraan
The primordial Lord is asking
Male :Ketkindraan
Male: He is asking
Mandhira kaluthil
On the charming neck
Sandhana kulambhu
Sandalwood paste
Kondadhu unakkaagavae
Adorned only for you
En kolamum unakkaagavae
My entire appearance is for you
Anjana vilakku
The light of kohl
Netriyil edharkku
Why is it on the forehead?
Yaavaiyum enakkaagavae
Everything is for me
En aasaiyum unakkagavae
My longing is also for you
Koondhal sudum piraiyaaga
Like the crescent moon adorning the hair
Kooda aadum maanaaga
Like a deer dancing alongside
Male :Neendhi varuvaal madhiyendru
Male: Thinking she would swim across like the moon
Ninaithu vandhen naan indru
I came today expecting her
Aiyan thiruvadi thanakkaaga
For the sacred feet of the Lord
Alliya malargal unakkaaga
The gathered flowers are for you
Aadhinadhan ketkkindraan
The primordial Lord is asking
Aralipoovai edukkindren
I am picking the oleander flower
Kaadhal naaril thodukkindren
I string them together with the fiber of love
Kaalam paarthu kodukkindren
I will give them at the right time
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
Aadhinadhan Ketkkindraan from the film Ganga Gowri (1973) is a melodious mythological-romantic duet between Lord Shiva (or a divine ruler) and His consort, framed through floral offerings and sacred iconography. Lyrically penned by Kannadasan, the song seamlessly blends divine worship with romance, using floral garlands, worship rituals, and sacred aesthetics as allegories for complete love and devotion. Composed by M. S. Vishwanathan and rendered by S. Janaki and T. M. Soundararajan, the composition captures patience, sacred beauty, and mutual adoration. The verse imagery elevates mortal affection into divine devotion where every ornament, blossom, and glance is dedicated entirely to the beloved.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Kaadhal naaril thodukkindren”
Describing the emotion of love as a fiber ('Kaadhal naaril') used to weave flowers into a garland.
Metaphor / Uvamai
“Kaiyenum malarum / Kannenum malarum”
Comparing human features like hands ('Kaiyenum malarum') and eyes ('Kannenum malarum') directly to delicate flowers.
Monai (Initial Alliteration)
“Aadhinadhan ketkkindraan / Aralipoovai edukkindren”
Harmonious repetition of the initial vowel sound 'A' ('Aadhinadhan' / 'Aralipoovai').
Simile (Uvamai)
“Koondhal sudum piraiyaaga / Kooda aadum maanaaga”
Comparing the moonlit beauty adorning hair to a crescent moon and grace to a dancing deer.
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Trivia
Ganga Gowri (1973) was directed by Vietnam Veedu Sundaram, starring Gemini Ganesan and Jayalalithaa. The song is famed for M. S. Vishwanathan's traditional light-classical arrangement that elevates devotional mythological themes into timeless cinematic duets.
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