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Lyrics & meaning

Azhagallavo Enthan Piriye

From Sree Krishna Arjuna Yudham · 1963

Lyricist
Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass
Singer
T. M. Soundararajan
Music director
Pendyala Nageswara Rao
Details
Sree Krishna Arjuna Yudham1963

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Azhagallavo endhan piriyaeIs it not beauty, my beloved?
Kalakkamaen nee vaaWhy hesitation? Do come.
Azhagallavo endhan piriyaeIs it not beauty, my beloved?
Kalakkamaen nee vaaWhy hesitation? Do come.
Piriyama enai nee aatkkonduRule over me affectionately,
Ennai kaakka vaaCome to protect me.
Azhagallavo endhan piriyaeIs it not beauty, my beloved?
Kalakkamaen nee vaaWhy hesitation? Do come.
Male
Kaadhal Nailaiyum ninaindhuvaaRemembering the state of love, come,
Manadhu kanithanaithida vaaCome to soften and embrace my heart.
Kaadhal Nailaiyum ninaindhuvaaRemembering the state of love, come,
Manadhu kanithanaithida vaaCome to soften and embrace my heart.
Inba thaanam yendhiCarrying the gift of joy,
Raani thayaiyum puriya vaaOh queen, come show your grace.
Male
Azhagallavo endhan piriyaeIs it not beauty, my beloved?
Kalakkamaen nee vaaWhy hesitation? Do come.
Male
Neeyum naanum baedha mindriWithout any difference between you and me,
Unnaiyae naan veruthidilaenI will never despise you.
Neeyum naanum baedha mindriWithout any difference between you and me,
Unnaiyae naan veruthidilaenI will never despise you.
Sathyapathi en mana nilaiOh Lord of truth, to see my state of mind,
Kana ezhundhu vaaArise and come!
Male
Azhagallavo endhan piriyaeIs it not beauty, my beloved?
Kalakkamaen nee vaaWhy hesitation? Do come.
Male
Piriya raaniyum nerungirundhaeEven while being near my beloved queen,
Viraghamudnae vagutha va…haa..aaa..aa..aa…Plagued with longing, she came... ah...
Piriya raaniyum nerungirundhaeEven while being near my beloved queen,
Viraghamudnae vagutha vaPlagued with longing, she came.
Pala imsaikkae naan tharama kanavallavaAm I fit for so much torment? Is this a dream?
Male
Innum undhezhai dhasanin mana mighaFurthermore, making your humble servant's heart,
Yenghavum seidhaen kaadhaliYearn so deeply, my beloved...
Unadhaasai padhiyilaiyaaIs your desire not half-fulfilled?
Selviyum un malarpaadhamumYour maidenly self and your flower-like feet,
Male
Adhuvum bhakthanin mudi saaya seidhidaMaking even a devotee's head bow down,
Maguda mel thakkaidaTouching upon the crown,
Nogum endru naan yenghugirenI ache, worrying that it might hurt.
Sinam yaeno vanithaaWhy this anger, lady?
Iniyedhum thayalamillaiyooIs there no mercy left anymore?
Haa…aa..aa…Ah... ah...

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

Azhagallavo endhan piriyae is a dramatic emotional composition from the 1963 mythological film Sree Krishna Arjuna Yudham, with music by Pendyala Nageswara Rao and lyrics by Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass. Sung by T. M. Soundararajan, the song captures an impassioned plea of love, devotions, and longing (viraham). The protagonist calls upon his beloved queen, questioning her hesitation and anger, while reaffirming that there is no distinction or separation between their souls. Using classical Tamil poetic imagery, the narrator depicts his willingness to bow at her flower-like feet (malarpaadham) and submit his devotion. The song expresses the agony of separation, gentle supplication for grace, and a deep longing for emotional and spiritual union.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uvamaani)

Selviyum un malarpaadhamum

Compares the beloved's feet to soft, delicate flowers ('malarpaadham').

Refrain / Anaphora

Azhagallavo endhan piriyae / Kalakkamaen nee vaa

Repetition of the opening line across verses to anchor the emotional plea and yearning.

Rhetorical Question

Sinam yaeno vanithaa

Asking 'Why anger?' or 'Why hesitation?' to stress the unnecessary distance between lovers.

Edhugai (Second-letter rhyme)

Neeyum naanum baedha mindri / Unnaiyae naan veruthidilaen

Consonance of the second letter across consecutive lines ('Neeyum' / 'Unnaiyae').

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Trivia

Sree Krishna Arjuna Yudham (1963) was a grand mythological hit directed by K. V. Reddy. Pendyala Nageswara Rao's score was widely praised for its rich blend of classical Carnatic ragas and dramatic theatrical arrangements. T. M. Soundararajan rendered the Tamil versions with deep theatrical gravitas.

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