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Lyrics & meaning

Aasaigal Malarvadhu

From Pudhiya Pathai – 1960 · 1960

Lyricist
A. Maruthakasi
Singers
T. M. Soundararajan, Jikki
Music director
Master Venu
Details
Pudhiya Pathai – 19601960

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Thaen malar kulungidumLike honey-filled flowers swaying gracefully
PoonjolaiyaaiAs a lush flower garden
Theriyuthu ulagam en kannilaeThe world appears before my eyes
Thaen malar kulungidumLike honey-filled flowers swaying gracefully
PoonjolaiyaaiAs a lush flower garden
Theriyuthu ulagam en kannilaeThe world appears before my eyes
Male
Sinthaiyil uruvaagum singaara kanavilIn the beautiful dream taking shape in our mind
Sinthaiyil uruvaagum singaara kanavilIn the beautiful dream taking shape in our mind
Inthira bogam thanai ingu kaanuvomWe shall experience heavenly bliss right here on earth
Female
Sollilum seyalilum ondraagaveBeing united in both our words and actions
Illara dharmaththil kannaagaveRemaining steadfastly devoted to domestic righteousness
Sollilum seyalilum ondraagaveBeing united in both our words and actions
Illara dharmaththil kannaagaveRemaining steadfastly devoted to domestic righteousness
Male
Ullaththil kuraiyedhumWith no flaws or sorrow remaining in our hearts
Illaamal uyarnthuRising above with pure contentment
Ullaththil kuraiyedhumWith no flaws or sorrow remaining in our hearts
Illaamal uyarnthuRising above with pure contentment
Ellaiyillaatha pudhu inbam kaanuvomWe shall behold a new, boundless happiness

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This classic duet expresses joyful optimism and love, describing a transformed world that looks as bright and beautiful as a blooming flower garden. The song reflects the couple's dream of creating an earthly paradise through harmonious living, mutual devotion, and shared values. By maintaining harmony between words and deeds and adhering to the virtues of domestic life (Illara Dharmam), they aim to overcome all heartaches and achieve infinite joy together.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uvamai)

Poonjolaiyaai Theriyuthu ulagam en kannilae

Compares the world to a thriving, blossom-filled garden (Poonjolai) to signify romantic happiness.

Monai (Initial Alliteration)

Sinthaiyil uruvaagum singaara kanavil

Repetition of the 'S' sound in 'Sinthaiyil' and 'singaara' creates a pleasing melodic rhythm.

Edhugai (Second-letter Rhyming)

Sollilum seyalilum ondraagave / Illara dharmaththil kannaagave

The second consonant 'l' rhymes across consecutive lines ('Sollilum' and 'Illara').

Hyperbole (Uyarvu Navitchi)

Inthira bogam thanai ingu kaanuvom

Equating marital joy on earth to 'Indra Bogam' (the mythical paradise of the King of Devas).

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Trivia

Pudhiya Pathai (1960) featured music by Master Venu with lyrics by A. Maruthakasi. This duet sung by T. M. Soundararajan and Jikki highlights Maruthakasi's skill in blending classical poetic Tamil concepts like 'Illara Dharmam' with accessible film romanticism.

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