Brindhavana Vennilave
From Vazhkkai Oppandam · 1959
- Lyricist
- Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass
- Singer
- P. Leela
- Music director
- Ghantasala
- Details
- Vazhkkai Oppandam1959
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Brindhavana vennilavae | O white moonlight of Vrindavan, |
| Baedham innum yaeno | Why is there still this hesitation and distance between us? |
| Brindhavana vennilavae | O white moonlight of Vrindavan, |
| Baedham innum yaeno | Why is there still this hesitation and distance between us? |
| Sundara kalai neeyae | You are the supreme beautiful art, |
| Suagm thandhidum silai naane | And I am the sculpture that yields bliss. |
| Brindhavana vennilavae | O white moonlight of Vrindavan, |
| Baedham innum yaeno | Why is there still this hesitation and distance between us? |
| Female | |
| Kannilaadum vennilaavum | As the bright moon dancing in the eyes |
| Punnagaiyaal malara | Blossoms through a gentle smile, |
| Kalai ulaavum raasaleelai | The divine Raasaleela of artistic beauty strolls, |
| Gaana manamum kulira | Cooling the soul with melodious song. |
| Kannilaadum vennilaavum | As the bright moon dancing in the eyes |
| Punnagaiyaal malara | Blossoms through a gentle smile, |
| Kalai ulaavum raasaleelai | The divine Raasaleela of artistic beauty strolls, |
| Gaana manamum kulira | Cooling the soul with melodious song. |
| Kanna unadhazhaginaale | O Krishna, because of your breathtaking beauty, |
| Enaiyae marandhenae | I completely forgot my own self. |
| Brindhavana vennilavae | O white moonlight of Vrindavan, |
| Baedham innum yaeno | Why is there still this hesitation and distance between us? |
| Female | |
| Kaalinilae sadhanghai naadham | As the rhythmic chime of anklet bells on the feet |
| Kalakalavena kulungha | Jingles delightfully, |
| Kavalai theera kuzhal oosayin | To erase all lingering sorrow, the sweet melody |
| Iniya gaanam muzhangha | Of the divine flute resonates continuously. |
| Kaalinilae sadhanghai naadham | As the rhythmic chime of anklet bells on the feet |
| Kalakalavena kulungha | Jingles delightfully, |
| Kavalai theera kuzhal oosayin | To erase all lingering sorrow, the sweet melody |
| Iniya gaanam muzhangha | Of the divine flute resonates continuously. |
| Kanivaana en manamae | My tender and compassionate heart |
| Nilai izhandhae nindrenae | Stood captivated, losing all self-control. |
| Brindhavana vennilavae | O white moonlight of Vrindavan, |
| Baedham innum yaeno | Why is there still this hesitation and distance between us? |
| Female | |
| Brindhavana vennilavae | O white moonlight of Vrindavan, |
| Baedham innum yaeno | Why is there still this hesitation and distance between us? |
| Male :Sundara kalai neeyae | Male: You are the supreme beautiful art, |
| Sugam thandhidum silai naanae | And I am the sculpture that yields bliss. |
| Female | |
| Brindhavana vennilavae | O white moonlight of Vrindavan, |
| Baedham innum yaeno | Why is there still this hesitation and distance between us? |
பிருந்தாவன வெண்ணிலாவே
பேதம் இன்னும் ஏனோ
பிருந்தாவன வெண்ணிலாவே
பேதம் இன்னும் ஏனோ
சுந்தரக் கலை நீயே
சுகம் தந்திடும் சிலை நானே....
பிருந்தாவன வெண்ணிலாவே
பேதம் இன்னும் ஏனோ
O white moonlight of Vrindavan,
Why is there still this hesitation and distance between us?
O white moonlight of Vrindavan,
Why is there still this hesitation and distance between us?
You are the supreme beautiful art,
And I am the sculpture that yields bliss.
O white moonlight of Vrindavan,
Why is there still this hesitation and distance between us?
கண்ணிலாடும் வெண்ணிலாவும்
புன்னகையால் மலர
கலை உலாவும் ராசலீலை
காண மனமும்குளிர
கண்ணிலாடும் வெண்ணிலாவும்
புன்னகையால் மலர
கலை உலாவும் ராசலீலை
காண மனமும்குளிர
கண்ணா உனதழகினாலே
எனையே மறந்தேனே
பிருந்தாவன வெண்ணிலாவே
பேதம் இன்னும் ஏனோ
As the bright moon dancing in the eyes
Blossoms through a gentle smile,
The divine Raasaleela of artistic beauty strolls,
Cooling the soul with melodious song.
As the bright moon dancing in the eyes
Blossoms through a gentle smile,
The divine Raasaleela of artistic beauty strolls,
Cooling the soul with melodious song.
O Krishna, because of your breathtaking beauty,
I completely forgot my own self.
O white moonlight of Vrindavan,
Why is there still this hesitation and distance between us?
காலினிலே சதங்கை நாதம்
கலகலவென குலுங்க
கவலை தீர குழலோசையின்
இனிய கானம் முழங்க
காலினிலே சதங்கை நாதம்
கலகலவென குலுங்க
கவலை தீர குழலோசையின்
இனிய கானம் முழங்க
கனிவான என் மனமே
நிலை இழந்தே நின்றேனே
பிருந்தாவன வெண்ணிலாவே
பேதம் இன்னும் ஏனோ..
As the rhythmic chime of anklet bells on the feet
Jingles delightfully,
To erase all lingering sorrow, the sweet melody
Of the divine flute resonates continuously.
As the rhythmic chime of anklet bells on the feet
Jingles delightfully,
To erase all lingering sorrow, the sweet melody
Of the divine flute resonates continuously.
My tender and compassionate heart
Stood captivated, losing all self-control.
O white moonlight of Vrindavan,
Why is there still this hesitation and distance between us?
பிருந்தாவன வெண்ணிலாவே
பேதம் இன்னும் ஏனோ
ஆண் : சுந்தரக் கலை நீயே
சுகம் தந்திடும் சிலை நானே....
O white moonlight of Vrindavan,
Why is there still this hesitation and distance between us?
Male: You are the supreme beautiful art,
And I am the sculpture that yields bliss.
பிருந்தாவன வெண்ணிலாவே
பேதம் இன்னும் ஏனோ
O white moonlight of Vrindavan,
Why is there still this hesitation and distance between us?
Brindhavana vennilavae
O white moonlight of Vrindavan,
Baedham innum yaeno
Why is there still this hesitation and distance between us?
Brindhavana vennilavae
O white moonlight of Vrindavan,
Baedham innum yaeno
Why is there still this hesitation and distance between us?
Sundara kalai neeyae
You are the supreme beautiful art,
Suagm thandhidum silai naane
And I am the sculpture that yields bliss.
Brindhavana vennilavae
O white moonlight of Vrindavan,
Baedham innum yaeno
Why is there still this hesitation and distance between us?
Kannilaadum vennilaavum
As the bright moon dancing in the eyes
Punnagaiyaal malara
Blossoms through a gentle smile,
Kalai ulaavum raasaleelai
The divine Raasaleela of artistic beauty strolls,
Gaana manamum kulira
Cooling the soul with melodious song.
Kannilaadum vennilaavum
As the bright moon dancing in the eyes
Punnagaiyaal malara
Blossoms through a gentle smile,
Kalai ulaavum raasaleelai
The divine Raasaleela of artistic beauty strolls,
Gaana manamum kulira
Cooling the soul with melodious song.
Kanna unadhazhaginaale
O Krishna, because of your breathtaking beauty,
Enaiyae marandhenae
I completely forgot my own self.
Brindhavana vennilavae
O white moonlight of Vrindavan,
Baedham innum yaeno
Why is there still this hesitation and distance between us?
Kaalinilae sadhanghai naadham
As the rhythmic chime of anklet bells on the feet
Kalakalavena kulungha
Jingles delightfully,
Kavalai theera kuzhal oosayin
To erase all lingering sorrow, the sweet melody
Iniya gaanam muzhangha
Of the divine flute resonates continuously.
Kaalinilae sadhanghai naadham
As the rhythmic chime of anklet bells on the feet
Kalakalavena kulungha
Jingles delightfully,
Kavalai theera kuzhal oosayin
To erase all lingering sorrow, the sweet melody
Iniya gaanam muzhangha
Of the divine flute resonates continuously.
Kanivaana en manamae
My tender and compassionate heart
Nilai izhandhae nindrenae
Stood captivated, losing all self-control.
Brindhavana vennilavae
O white moonlight of Vrindavan,
Baedham innum yaeno
Why is there still this hesitation and distance between us?
Brindhavana vennilavae
O white moonlight of Vrindavan,
Baedham innum yaeno
Why is there still this hesitation and distance between us?
Male :Sundara kalai neeyae
Male: You are the supreme beautiful art,
Sugam thandhidum silai naanae
And I am the sculpture that yields bliss.
Brindhavana vennilavae
O white moonlight of Vrindavan,
Baedham innum yaeno
Why is there still this hesitation and distance between us?
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
The song 'Brindhavana vennilavae' from the 1959 film 'Vazhkkai Oppandam' is a classic romantic and devotional composition set against the poetic motif of Lord Krishna and Radha in Vrindavan. The lyrics invoke the romantic imagery of Vrindavan's moonlit night, filled with divine dance (Raasaleela), enchanting flute melodies, and jingling anklets that banish all grief. The singer expresses a deep longing for unity, questioning why any hesitation or barrier remains between the lovers when their souls are intertwined like art and sculpture. Composed by Ghantasala and written by Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass, the song captures the essence of classical Carnatic ragas mixed with accessible film lyricism. The central theme centers on losing oneself in the captivating divine beauty of the beloved, portraying love as a calming, intoxicating experience that transcends worldly worries.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Brindhavana vennilavae / Sundara kalai neeyae”
Comparing the lover to 'Vennilave' (bright moonlight) and 'Sundara kalai' (beautiful art), while equating the self to a sculpture giving bliss ('silai naane').
Onomatopoeia (Irattai Kilavi / Anukaran)
“Kalakalavena kulungha”
'Kalakalavena' imitates the sound of jingling anklets on dancing feet.
Second-letter Rhyming (Edhukai)
“Kannilaadum vennilaavum / Punnagaiyaal malara”
The second consonant 'na' repeats in consecutive lines ('Kannilaadum' / 'Punnagaiyaal').
Imagery (Visual & Auditory)
“Kaalinilae sadhanghai naadham / Kavalai theera kuzhal oosayin”
Creates rich imagery of moonlit eyes, smiles blossoming, anklets ringing, and flute songs playing.
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Trivia
The film 'Vazhkkai Oppandam' (1959) was directed by K. S. Gopalakrishnan (also known as K. S. G.) and was a bi-lingual release in Tamil and Telugu (as 'Pelli Sandadi'). The legendary Ghantasala composed the score, delivering timeless classical-lite melodies that remain highly celebrated in South Indian film music history.
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