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Avarindri Naan

From Malliyam Mangalam · 1961

Lyricist
M. K. Aathmanathan
Singer
M. L. Vasanthakumari
Music director
T. A. Kalyanam
Movie name
Malliyam Mangalam
Movie release year
1961
Lyrics added on
13 Feb 2024

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Avarindri naan illai pennae
Avarindri naan illai pennae
Avar adaigindra sugame
En thavamaagum kannae
Avarindri naan illai pennae
Avar adaigindra sugame
En thavamaagum kannae
Avarindri naan illai pennae
Kavithaikku uyiroottum porul polavae
Kavithaikku uyiroottum porul polavae
Pengal manadhukku oliyuttum manavala deivam
Manadhukku oliyuttum manavala deivam
Avarindri naan illai pennae
Kannaalan idhayam thuyar kaanum pothu
Kanivaaga pesi sugam oottum maadhu
En kankanda deivam avarae allaadhu aa aa
Kankanda deivam avarae allaadhu
Inbam veryedhu vaazhvil inbam veryedhu
En vaazhvil
Avarindri naan illai pennae
Aniyaalae varum inbam nilaiyaadhadhu
Aadai aniyaalae varum inbam nilaiyaadhadhu
Avar anbaalae tharum inbam azhiyaadhadhu
Aniyaalae varum inbam nilaiyaadhadhu
Avar anbaalae tharum inbam azhiyaadhadhu
Gunam maevum manavaalan manam polavae
Pani seidhu vaazhvin palan kaanbathae
Kula mangaiyr seidha perum baakiyamae
Avarindri naan illai pennae
Avar adaigindra sugame
En thavamaagum kannae
Avarindri naan illai pennae
Without him, I do not exist, my dear friend.
Without him, I do not exist, my dear friend.
The happiness that he finds
is the reward of my prayers, my dear.
Without him, I do not exist, my dear friend.
The happiness that he finds
is the reward of my prayers, my dear.
Without him, I do not exist, my dear friend.
Just like the meaning that brings life to a poem,
just like the meaning that brings life to a poem,
a husband is the living god who lights up a woman's heart.
The living god of a husband who lights up her heart...
Without him, I do not exist, my dear friend.
When my beloved's heart feels sorrow,
a woman speaks gently to bring him comfort.
Other than him, who is the living god before my eyes, ah...
Other than him, the living god before my eyes,
what other joy is there? What other joy is there in life?
In my life...
Without him, I do not exist, my dear friend.
The joy that comes from jewels does not last;
the joy that comes from fine clothes and jewels does not last.
The joy he gives with his love never fades.
The joy that comes from jewels does not last,
the joy he gives with his love never fades.
In harmony with the heart of a noble husband,
serving him and finding the true purpose of life
is the greatest blessing for a devoted woman.
Without him, I do not exist, my dear friend.
The happiness that he finds
is the reward of my prayers, my dear.
Without him, I do not exist, my dear friend.
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This song from Malliyam Mangalam (1961) portrays traditional marital devotion and deep love from a wife's perspective. Sung soulfully by Carnatic music legend M. L. Vasanthakumari, the protagonist declares that her existence is entirely intertwined with her husband's well-being, viewing his joy as the true reward of her devotion. The lyrics emphasize that transient pleasures like jewelry and grand attire fade away, whereas the eternal bliss born of true marital love and mutual respect remains imperishable.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Upamai (Simile)

“Kavithaikku uyiroottum porul polavae”

Compares the presence of a husband in a woman's heart to how meaning gives life and soul to a poem.

Uruvagam (Metaphor)

“En kankanda deivam avarae allaadhu”

Directly metaphorizes the husband as a visible, living god ('kankanda deivam').

Etukai (Second-letter Rhyme)

“Aniyaalae varum inbam / Aadai aniyaalae varum / Avar anbaalae tharum”

Repetition of the second consonant sound 'ni' / 'da' / 'ba' in consecutive lines creating lyrical harmony.

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Trivia

Malliyam Mangalam (1961) featured music composed by T. A. Kalyanam with lyrics penned by M. K. Aathmanathan. Singer M. L. Vasanthakumari's classical vocal purity enhanced the emotional depth of this traditional melody.

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