Aarambam Indraethaan
From Sorgathil Thirumanam · 1974
- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- T. M. Soundararajan
- Music director
- Shankar Ganesh
- Details
- Sorgathil Thirumanam1974
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Aarambam indreythaan | The beginning is only today, |
| Anbavam yaethu…aa…aa…aah…aa…aah…aa… | Where is the prior experience? Aa... aa... |
| Aarambam indreythaan | The beginning is only today, |
| Anbavam yaethu… | Where is the prior experience? |
| Anantham endrae vizhi sollum thoodhu | The eyes send a message saying it is supreme bliss, |
| Vizhi sollum thoothu | The message conveyed by the eyes. |
| Male | |
| Naadagam aadidum iruvizhi konjum | The two playful eyes caress softly, |
| Nadanthidum paathangal adi vaikka anjum | The walking feet hesitate to take a step forward. |
| Naadagam aadidum iruvizhi konjum | The two playful eyes caress softly, |
| Nadanthidum paathangal adi vaikka anjum | The walking feet hesitate to take a step forward. |
| Male | |
| Aayiram pookkal sirikkindra manjam | A bed where a thousand flowers smile, |
| Aayiram pookkal sirikkindra manjam | A bed where a thousand flowers smile, |
| Ananatham sorkkangal thirakkattum konjam | Let endless heavens open up a little, |
| Thirakkattum konjam | Let them open up a little. |
| Male | |
| Aarambam indreythaan | The beginning is only today, |
| Anbavam yaethu… | Where is the prior experience? |
| Anantham endrae vizhi sollum thoodhu | The eyes send a message saying it is supreme bliss, |
| Vizhi sollum thoothu | The message conveyed by the eyes. |
| Male | |
| Nenjodu nenjam sangamamaam | Heart meeting heart in pure union, |
| Neram idhuthaano | Is this the perfect hour? |
| Uyir niththirai endrae mutamizh sollum | Which classical Tamil calls the deep slumber of the soul, |
| Paavam idhuthaano | Is this that very emotional state? |
| Male | |
| Kalaiyaatha aadai kalainthaadum medai | A stage where neat attire gently dishevels, |
| Neeraadum kolam neeraaga thondrum | The form taking a bath appears fluid like water, |
| Neeraaga thondrum | Appears fluid like water. |
| Male | |
| Aarambam indreythaan | The beginning is only today, |
| Anbavam yaethu… | Where is the prior experience? |
| Anantham endrae vizhi sollum thoodhu | The eyes send a message saying it is supreme bliss, |
| Vizhi sollum thoothu | The message conveyed by the eyes. |
| Male | |
| Yaettriya deepaththil ezhil mugam searththu | Bringing a beautiful face near the lit lamp, |
| Ilaveani neeraadi pudhu manam pooththu | Bathing in the warmth of spring, a new fragrance blooms, |
| Yaettriya deepaththil ezhil mugam searththu | Bringing a beautiful face near the lit lamp, |
| Ilaveani neeraadi pudhu manam pooththu | Bathing in the warmth of spring, a new fragrance blooms, |
| Male | |
| Kaaththaadum poonjolai oru pakkam saerththu | Gathering the wind-swaying flower garden to one side, |
| Kannae nee varuvathu perinba kooththu perinba kooththu | Oh my beloved, your arrival is a dance of ultimate ecstasy, ultimate ecstasy! |
| Male | |
| Aarambam indreythaan | The beginning is only today, |
| Anbavam yaethu… | Where is the prior experience? |
| Anantham endrae vizhi sollum thoodhu | The eyes send a message saying it is supreme bliss, |
| Vizhi sollum thoothu | The message conveyed by the eyes. |
ஆரம்பம் இன்றேதான்
அனுபவம் ஏது...ஆ....ஆ....ஆஹ்...ஆ....ஆஹ்...ஆ....
ஆரம்பம் இன்றேதான்
அனுபவம் ஏது..
ஆனந்தம் என்றே விழி சொல்லும் தூது
விழி சொல்லும் தூது
The beginning is only today,
Where is the prior experience? Aa... aa...
The beginning is only today,
Where is the prior experience?
The eyes send a message saying it is supreme bliss,
The message conveyed by the eyes.
நாடகம் ஆடிடும் இருவிழி கொஞ்சும்
நடந்திடும் பாதங்கள் அடி வைக்க அஞ்சும்
நாடகம் ஆடிடும் இருவிழி கொஞ்சும்
நடந்திடும் பாதங்கள் அடி வைக்க அஞ்சும்
The two playful eyes caress softly,
The walking feet hesitate to take a step forward.
The two playful eyes caress softly,
The walking feet hesitate to take a step forward.
ஆயிரம் பூக்கள் சிரிக்கின்ற மஞ்சம்
ஆயிரம் பூக்கள் சிரிக்கின்ற மஞ்சம்
ஆனந்தம் சொர்க்கங்கள் திறக்கட்டும் கொஞ்சம்
திறக்கட்டும் கொஞ்சம்
A bed where a thousand flowers smile,
A bed where a thousand flowers smile,
Let endless heavens open up a little,
Let them open up a little.
ஆரம்பம் இன்றேதான்
அனுபவம் ஏது..
ஆனந்தம் என்றே விழி சொல்லும் தூது
விழி சொல்லும் தூது
The beginning is only today,
Where is the prior experience?
The eyes send a message saying it is supreme bliss,
The message conveyed by the eyes.
நெஞ்சோடு நெஞ்சம் சங்கமமாம்
நேரம் இதுதானோ
உயிர் நித்திரை என்றே முத்தமிழ் சொல்லும்
பாவம் இதுதானோ
Heart meeting heart in pure union,
Is this the perfect hour?
Which classical Tamil calls the deep slumber of the soul,
Is this that very emotional state?
நெஞ்சோடு நெஞ்சம் சங்கமமாம்
நேரம் இதுதானோ
உயிர் நித்திரை என்றே முத்தமிழ் சொல்லும்
பாவம் இதுதானோ
A stage where neat attire gently dishevels,
The form taking a bath appears fluid like water,
Appears fluid like water.
கலையாத ஆடை கலைந்தாடும் மேடை
நீராடும் கோலம் நீராக தோன்றும்
நீராக தோன்றும்
The beginning is only today,
Where is the prior experience?
The eyes send a message saying it is supreme bliss,
The message conveyed by the eyes.
ஆரம்பம் இன்றேதான்
அனுபவம் ஏது..
ஆனந்தம் என்றே விழி சொல்லும் தூது
விழி சொல்லும் தூது
Bringing a beautiful face near the lit lamp,
Bathing in the warmth of spring, a new fragrance blooms,
Bringing a beautiful face near the lit lamp,
Bathing in the warmth of spring, a new fragrance blooms,
ஏற்றிய தீபத்தில் எழில் முகம் பார்த்து
இளவேனி நீராடி புது மனம் பூத்து
ஏற்றிய தீபத்தில் எழில் முகம் பார்த்து
இளவேனி நீராடி புது மனம் பூத்து
Gathering the wind-swaying flower garden to one side,
Oh my beloved, your arrival is a dance of ultimate ecstasy, ultimate ecstasy!
காத்தாடும் பூஞ்சோலை ஒரு பக்கம் சேர்த்து
கண்ணே நீ வருவது பேரின்ப கூத்து பேரின்ப கூத்து
The beginning is only today,
Where is the prior experience?
The eyes send a message saying it is supreme bliss,
The message conveyed by the eyes.
ஆரம்பம் இன்றேதான்
அனுபவம் ஏது..
ஆனந்தம் என்றே விழி சொல்லும் தூது
விழி சொல்லும் தூது
Aarambam indreythaan
The beginning is only today,
Anbavam yaethu…aa…aa…aah…aa…aah…aa…
Where is the prior experience? Aa... aa...
Aarambam indreythaan
The beginning is only today,
Anbavam yaethu…
Where is the prior experience?
Anantham endrae vizhi sollum thoodhu
The eyes send a message saying it is supreme bliss,
Vizhi sollum thoothu
The message conveyed by the eyes.
Naadagam aadidum iruvizhi konjum
The two playful eyes caress softly,
Nadanthidum paathangal adi vaikka anjum
The walking feet hesitate to take a step forward.
Naadagam aadidum iruvizhi konjum
The two playful eyes caress softly,
Nadanthidum paathangal adi vaikka anjum
The walking feet hesitate to take a step forward.
Aayiram pookkal sirikkindra manjam
A bed where a thousand flowers smile,
Aayiram pookkal sirikkindra manjam
A bed where a thousand flowers smile,
Ananatham sorkkangal thirakkattum konjam
Let endless heavens open up a little,
Thirakkattum konjam
Let them open up a little.
Aarambam indreythaan
The beginning is only today,
Anbavam yaethu…
Where is the prior experience?
Anantham endrae vizhi sollum thoodhu
The eyes send a message saying it is supreme bliss,
Vizhi sollum thoothu
The message conveyed by the eyes.
Nenjodu nenjam sangamamaam
Heart meeting heart in pure union,
Neram idhuthaano
Is this the perfect hour?
Uyir niththirai endrae mutamizh sollum
Which classical Tamil calls the deep slumber of the soul,
Paavam idhuthaano
Is this that very emotional state?
Kalaiyaatha aadai kalainthaadum medai
A stage where neat attire gently dishevels,
Neeraadum kolam neeraaga thondrum
The form taking a bath appears fluid like water,
Neeraaga thondrum
Appears fluid like water.
Aarambam indreythaan
The beginning is only today,
Anbavam yaethu…
Where is the prior experience?
Anantham endrae vizhi sollum thoodhu
The eyes send a message saying it is supreme bliss,
Vizhi sollum thoothu
The message conveyed by the eyes.
Yaettriya deepaththil ezhil mugam searththu
Bringing a beautiful face near the lit lamp,
Ilaveani neeraadi pudhu manam pooththu
Bathing in the warmth of spring, a new fragrance blooms,
Yaettriya deepaththil ezhil mugam searththu
Bringing a beautiful face near the lit lamp,
Ilaveani neeraadi pudhu manam pooththu
Bathing in the warmth of spring, a new fragrance blooms,
Kaaththaadum poonjolai oru pakkam saerththu
Gathering the wind-swaying flower garden to one side,
Kannae nee varuvathu perinba kooththu perinba kooththu
Oh my beloved, your arrival is a dance of ultimate ecstasy, ultimate ecstasy!
Aarambam indreythaan
The beginning is only today,
Anbavam yaethu…
Where is the prior experience?
Anantham endrae vizhi sollum thoodhu
The eyes send a message saying it is supreme bliss,
Vizhi sollum thoothu
The message conveyed by the eyes.
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This romantic track captures the sweet anxiety, anticipation, and passion of a newlywed couple's first night together. The lyricist highlights the delicate balance between nervous hesitation and overwhelming love through tender sensory metaphors. As the bride hesitates to step forward, her eyes communicate non-verbal affection that promises heavenly bliss. Throughout the song, nature imagery—blooming flowers, soft spring breezes, and gentle lamps—is woven together to elevate physical intimacy into a refined aesthetic experience. Kannadasan poetically frames union as a sacred awakening of the soul, rendered masterfully through T. M. Soundararajan's vocal modulation.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Monaai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)
“Aarambam indreythaan / Anbavam yaethu…”
Repetition of the initial vowel 'A' across consecutive lines (Aarambam / Anbavam / Anantham).
Personification
“Aayiram pookkal sirikkindra manjam”
Attributing human emotions and actions (smiling) to inanimate flowers on the nuptial bed.
Edukai (Second Letter Rhyme)
“Naadagam aadidum iruvizhi konjum / Nadanthidum paathangal adi vaikka anjum”
Rhyming of the second letter 'da' in 'Naadagam' and 'Nadanthidum'.
Metaphor
“Kannae nee varuvathu perinba kooththu perinba kooththu”
Comparing the arrival of the beloved to a grand celebration/dance of supreme happiness (Perinba kooththu).
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Trivia
'Sorgathil Thirumanam' (1974) featured music composed by the composer duo Shankar-Ganesh with lyrics by Kannadasan. T.M. Soundararajan's soft and romantic rendition showcases his remarkable vocal versatility beyond his signature majestic hero anthems.
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