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Lyrics & meaning

Aasai Kadhalin Madheena

From Laila Majnu · 1950

Lyricist
Kambadasan
Singer
T. S. Bagavathi
Music director
S. V. Venkatraman
Details
Laila Majnu1950

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics↻ English translation
Female
Aa…aah…aa….aa…Ah... Ah... Ah... Ah...
Aasai kadhalin madheenaaMedina of my desired love
Aasai kadhalin madheenaa adainthaenI have reached the Medina of my desired love
Vaazhvilae aanantham perumAttaining immense joy in my life
Aasai kadhalin madheenaa adainthaenI have reached the Medina of my desired love
Vaazhvilae aanantham perumAttaining immense joy in my life
Aasai kadhalin madheenaaMedina of my desired love
Female
VaasamalligaiyaalaeWith fragrant jasmine flowers
VaasamalligaiyaalaeWith fragrant jasmine flowers
Manamaalai sooduvaen anbaalaeI shall adorn the wedding garland with deep affection
VaasamalligaiyaalaeWith fragrant jasmine flowers
Manamaalai sooduvaen anbaalaeI shall adorn the wedding garland with deep affection
Female
Aasai kadhalin madheenaa adainthaenI have reached the Medina of my desired love
Vaazhvilae aanantham perumAttaining immense joy in my life
Aasai kadhalin madheenaaMedina of my desired love
Female
Arulae karunai vaanajothiGrace, mercy, and heavenly light
Anbe aandavaraeLove itself is the Almighty Lord
Arulae karunai vaanajothiGrace, mercy, and heavenly light
Anbe aandavaraeLove itself is the Almighty Lord
Indrae enathu kadhal vaazhvaiToday, my life of love
Eedaera seithaai unathu nandri maravaenaeYou made successful; I will never forget my gratitude to you
Indrae enathu kadhal vaazhvaiToday, my life of love
Eedaera seithaai unathu nandri maravaenaeYou made successful; I will never forget my gratitude to you
Female
Kannodu kannae pesumEye speaks directly to eye
Kaniyithazhae punnagai veesumSweet, fruit-like lips blossom into smiles
Inba alaigal nenjinil aadumWaves of pure bliss dance within the heart
En kanavinilum ninaivilum panpaadumHarmonious melody sings in my dreams and conscious thoughts
Female
Aasai kadhalin madheenaaMedina of my desired love
En kanavinilum ninaivilum panpaadumHarmonious melody sings in my dreams and conscious thoughts
Aasai kadhalin madheenaa adainthaenI have reached the Medina of my desired love
Vaazhvilae aanantham perumAttaining immense joy in my life
Aasai kadhalin madheenaa….Medina of my desired love...

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This song from the classic 1950 tragic romance film 'Laila Majnu' portrays the overwhelming joy and spiritual sanctuary found in true love. The heroine compares the sanctuary of her beloved's devotion to the holy city of Medina, symbolizing supreme purity and peace. She expresses boundless gratitude to the divine power that brought fulfillment to her romantic journey, describing how love manifests through tender glances, sweet laughter, and eternal peace inside the heart.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Uvamaani / Metaphor (உவமை/உருவகம்)

“Aasai kadhalin madheenaa”

Comparing the ultimate refuge of love to 'Madheenaa' (the holy sanctuary of Medina) signifies sacred fulfillment.

Edhugai (Monne / Second-letter Rhyme)

“Arulae karunai vaanajothi / Anbe aandavarae”

The second consonant 'ru' (ரு) matches across consecutive lines ('Arulae' and 'Anbe' / 'Karunai'), enhancing the rhythmic flow.

Imagery / Visual Metaphor

“Kaniyithazhae punnagai veesum / Inba alaigal nenjinil aadum”

Describing sweet lips as fruit ('Kaniyithazh') and joy as ocean waves ('Inba alaigal') creates vivid sensory imagery.

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Trivia

The 1950 movie 'Laila Majnu' starring TR Mahalingam and MV Rajamma had music composed by S. V. Venkatraman. Lyricist Kambadasan crafted the lyrics using rich Islamic cultural motifs blended seamlessly with classical Tamil poetic aesthetics.

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