Arul Peruga
From Rathna Manjari · 1961
- Lyricist
- Puratchi Dasan
- Singer
- P. Susheela
- Music director
- Rajan Nagendra
- Details
- Rathna Manjari1961
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Arul peruga kalai sindha | May grace abound and artistic skill overflow, |
| Azhagu pongida kanden | I witnessed beauty overflowing. |
| Perumaiyulla kamban thamizh | In the majestic Tamil of poet Kamban, |
| Kai vanna malar kanden | I saw a colorful, skillful flower blossom. |
| Female | |
| Arul peruga kalai sindha | May grace abound and artistic skill overflow, |
| Azhagu pongida kanden | I witnessed beauty overflowing. |
| Perumaiyulla kamban thamizh | In the majestic Tamil of poet Kamban, |
| Kai vanna malar kanden | I saw a colorful, skillful flower blossom. |
| Female | |
| Nedumaran sandhadhiyil | In the noble lineage of King Nedumaran, |
| Uyiraana kula kodiyoo | Are you the vital vine of the dynasty? |
| Nirai penmai vilakaaga | Standing as the lamp of perfect womanhood, |
| Vaazhgindra vinmadhiyo | Are you the celestial moon living among us? |
| Female | |
| Vettriyilae isai nilavum | May music reverberate in your victory, |
| Venmugathil ezhil thazhuvum | May elegance embrace your fair face, |
| Muthiyathan thaazh konda | Possessing the profound depth of wisdom, |
| Sindhaiyilae nee valarga | May you flourish gracefully in your mind. |
| Female | |
| Noorandu vayathirundhu | Living up to a full hundred years, |
| Aranjeidhu arasu kandu | Performing noble deeds and witnessing righteous rule, |
| Paaraandu vaazhndhirundhu | Ruling over the world with prosperity, |
| Un pugalai nilai niruthu | Establish your everlasting fame! |
| Female | |
| Arul peruga kalai sindha | May grace abound and artistic skill overflow, |
| Azhagu pongida kanden | I witnessed beauty overflowing. |
| Perumaiyulla kamban thamizh | In the majestic Tamil of poet Kamban, |
| Kai vanna malar kanden | I saw a colorful, skillful flower blossom. |
அருள் பெருக கலை சிந்த
அழகு பொங்கிடக் கண்டேன்
பெருமையுள்ள கம்பன் தமிழ்
கை வண்ண மலர் கண்டேன்
May grace abound and artistic skill overflow,
I witnessed beauty overflowing.
In the majestic Tamil of poet Kamban,
I saw a colorful, skillful flower blossom.
அருள் பெருக கலை சிந்த
அழகு பொங்கிடக் கண்டேன்
பெருமையுள்ள கம்பன் தமிழ்
கை வண்ண மலர் கண்டேன்
May grace abound and artistic skill overflow,
I witnessed beauty overflowing.
In the majestic Tamil of poet Kamban,
I saw a colorful, skillful flower blossom.
நெடுமாறன் சந்ததியில்
உயிரான குலக் கொடியோ
நிறை பெண்மை விளக்காக
வாழ்கின்ற விண்மதியோ
In the noble lineage of King Nedumaran,
Are you the vital vine of the dynasty?
Standing as the lamp of perfect womanhood,
Are you the celestial moon living among us?
வெற்றியிலே இசை நிலவும்
வெண்முகத்தில் எழில் தழுவும்
முத்தியதன் தாள் கொண்ட
சிந்தையிலே நீ வளர்க....
May music reverberate in your victory,
May elegance embrace your fair face,
Possessing the profound depth of wisdom,
May you flourish gracefully in your mind.
நூறாண்டு வயதிருந்து
அறஞ் செய்து அரசு கண்டு
பாராண்டு வாழ்ந்திருந்து
உன் புகழை நிலை நிறுத்து......
Living up to a full hundred years,
Performing noble deeds and witnessing righteous rule,
Ruling over the world with prosperity,
Establish your everlasting fame!
அருள் பெருக கலை சிந்த
அழகு பொங்கிடக் கண்டேன்
பெருமையுள்ள கம்பன் தமிழ்
கை வண்ண மலர் கண்டேன்
May grace abound and artistic skill overflow,
I witnessed beauty overflowing.
In the majestic Tamil of poet Kamban,
I saw a colorful, skillful flower blossom.
Arul peruga kalai sindha
May grace abound and artistic skill overflow,
Azhagu pongida kanden
I witnessed beauty overflowing.
Perumaiyulla kamban thamizh
In the majestic Tamil of poet Kamban,
Kai vanna malar kanden
I saw a colorful, skillful flower blossom.
Arul peruga kalai sindha
May grace abound and artistic skill overflow,
Azhagu pongida kanden
I witnessed beauty overflowing.
Perumaiyulla kamban thamizh
In the majestic Tamil of poet Kamban,
Kai vanna malar kanden
I saw a colorful, skillful flower blossom.
Nedumaran sandhadhiyil
In the noble lineage of King Nedumaran,
Uyiraana kula kodiyoo
Are you the vital vine of the dynasty?
Nirai penmai vilakaaga
Standing as the lamp of perfect womanhood,
Vaazhgindra vinmadhiyo
Are you the celestial moon living among us?
Vettriyilae isai nilavum
May music reverberate in your victory,
Venmugathil ezhil thazhuvum
May elegance embrace your fair face,
Muthiyathan thaazh konda
Possessing the profound depth of wisdom,
Sindhaiyilae nee valarga
May you flourish gracefully in your mind.
Noorandu vayathirundhu
Living up to a full hundred years,
Aranjeidhu arasu kandu
Performing noble deeds and witnessing righteous rule,
Paaraandu vaazhndhirundhu
Ruling over the world with prosperity,
Un pugalai nilai niruthu
Establish your everlasting fame!
Arul peruga kalai sindha
May grace abound and artistic skill overflow,
Azhagu pongida kanden
I witnessed beauty overflowing.
Perumaiyulla kamban thamizh
In the majestic Tamil of poet Kamban,
Kai vanna malar kanden
I saw a colorful, skillful flower blossom.
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This classic song from Rathna Manjari (1961) is a poetic ode extolling the beauty, virtue, and royal nobility of a woman. Using high literary Tamil, the lyricist Puratchi Dasan compares her presence to the artistic grandeur of poet Kamban's Tamil verse and a blossoming floral masterpiece. She is praised as the living embodiment of womanhood, likened to a radiant celestial moon and a vital vine descending from the historic Pandyan monarch Nedumaran. The second stanza offers profound blessings for her future, wishing her a mind filled with wisdom, victory accompanied by sweet music, and a long life of a hundred years filled with righteousness and leadership. Ultimately, it calls upon her to leave behind an enduring legacy of glory and fame.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)
“Arul peruga kalai sindha / Azhagu pongida kanden”
The initial letter 'A' is repeated across consecutive lines ('Arul' and 'Azhagu'), creating melodic harmony in Tamil poetry.
Metaphor (Uvamaani)
“Nirai penmai vilakaaga / Vaazhgindra vinmadhiyo”
The subject is metaphorically described as 'Nirai penmai vilakaaga' (a glowing lamp of complete womanhood) and 'Vinmadhiyo' (the celestial moon living on earth).
Literary & Historical Allusion
“Perumaiyulla kamban thamizh / Nedumaran sandhadhiyil”
Direct references to legendary epic poet Kamban ('Kamban thamizh') and ancient Pandyan King Nedumaran ('Nedumaran sandhadhiyil') to evoke grandeur and ancient lineage.
Edhukai (Second Letter Rhyme)
“Aranjeidhu arasu kandu / Paaraandu vaazhndhirundhu”
The second consonant sound 'ra' rhymes across lines ('Aranjeidhu' and 'Paaraandu'), establishing rhythmic flow.
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Trivia
Composed by the renowned Kannada-Tamil composer duo Rajan-Nagendra, 'Rathna Manjari' (1961) featured lyrics by Puratchi Dasan who was known for blending classical literary Tamil roots with mainstream cinema. Singer P. Susheela's rendition of this song is celebrated for its precise Tamil diction and classical nuances.
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