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Anbin Perumai Arumai

From Rajakumari · 1947

Lyricist
Udumalai Narayanakavi
Singers
M. M. Mariyappa, T. V. Rathinam
Music director
S. M. Subbaiah Naidu
Movie name
Rajakumari
Movie release year
1947
Lyrics added on
25 Apr 2020

Lyrics & meaning

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↻ English translation
Anbin perumai arumai adhanai manam
Andri vaayil sollatharamaa…aaa…aaa…
Anbin perumai arumai adhanai manam
Andri vaayil sollatharamaa..aa…
Sondham thaedum vaazhvinil adhu pol
Sugirtham vaeredhuvum tharumaa
Sondham thaedum vaazhvinil adhu pol
Sugirtham vaeredhuvum tharumaa…aa…
Adimaiyidam or raajakumaari
Arugil nadiyadhum anballavo
Adimaiyidam or raajakumaari
Arugil nadiyadhum anballavo
Anaivarum puvimel ondrae endrum
Azhagodu pazhagudhal nandrallavo
Anaivarum puvimel ondrae endrum
Azhagodu pazhagudhal nandrallavo
Aanuyarvum pennaaruyarvum
Aagum thooya anbinilae
Aanuyarvum pennaaruyarvum
Aagum thooya anbinilae
Naamum naerae kaanum kaatchi
Naalum anbaalae inbam
Naamum naerae kaanum kaatchi
Naalum anbaalae inbam
The greatness and preciousness of love—
can mere words describe it without the heart?
The greatness and preciousness of love—
can mere words describe it without the heart?
In a life searching for true bonds,
can anything else give such blessing?
In a life searching for true bonds,
can anything else give such blessing?
When a princess draws close to a servant,
is that not the power of love?
When a princess draws close to a servant,
is that not the power of love?
Believing that everyone on earth is one,
isn't it wonderful to live together in kindness?
Believing that everyone on earth is one,
isn't it wonderful to live together in kindness?
The greatness of man and the nobility of woman
come only through pure love.
The greatness of man and the nobility of woman
come only through pure love.
The sight we see before our eyes
brings joy every single day through love.
The sight we see before our eyes
brings joy every single day through love.
Male
Female
Male
Female
Male
Female

Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This timeless song from the 1947 film Rajakumari, written by Udumalai Narayanakavi, celebrates the profound power and sanctity of pure love. It asserts that true love is an emotion felt deep within the heart rather than something merely spoken with words. The song emphasizes love's divine ability to erase rigid social divisions, bringing together even a princess and a slave on equal footing under the principle that all human beings on earth are one. Furthermore, the lyricist highlights that true fulfillment and spiritual elevation for both men and women stem from unselfish affection. Love is portrayed as the ultimate source of harmony, equality, and daily joy, encouraging people to live together peacefully with mutual respect and kindness.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Moona (Initial Assonance / Alliteration)

“Anbin perumai arumai adhanai manam”

Repetition of the vowel sound 'A' at the beginning of words ('Anbin', 'arumai', 'adhanai') creates a rhythmic auditory harmony.

Contrast / Juxtaposition

“Adimaiyidam or raajakumaari”

Placing a slave ('Adimai') and a princess ('Raajakumaari') in close proximity illustrates love's power to overcome class divides.

Rhetorical Question

“Anaivarum puvimel ondrae endrum / Azhagodu pazhagudhal nandrallavo”

Using a rhetorical question ('is it not good?') to gently persuade the listener of egalitarian social harmony.

Parallelism

“Aanuyarvum pennaaruyarvum”

Pairing 'Aanuyarvum' (man's elevation) and 'Pennaaruyarvum' (woman's precious soul) creates balanced structural harmony emphasizing gender equality.

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Trivia

Rajakumari (1947) marked M. G. Ramachandran's (MGR) debut as a lead hero. Udumalai Narayanakavi, known as 'Kaviraayar', infused progressive egalitarian themes into the film's songs, advocating for social equality even within a romantic costume drama.

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