Enthan Karpanai Theril
From Sri Ramajayam · 1979
- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singers
- B. S. Sasirekha, T. L. Maharajan
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Details
- Sri Ramajayam1979
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Enthan karpanai theril ulla karpoora poovae | O camphor flower seated in the chariot of my imagination! |
| Suvai karpaga saaraai nee thiththippathenna | Why do you taste so sweet like the nectar of the heavenly tree? |
| Enthan karpanai theril ulla karpoora poovae | O camphor flower seated in the chariot of my imagination! |
| Suvai karpaga saaraai nee thiththippathenna | Why do you taste so sweet like the nectar of the heavenly tree? |
| Female | |
| Inikkindra kaamathenu paalai | Is it because you bathe by pouring over yourself |
| Kotti kulikkindrthaalae | the sweet milk of Kamadhenu (the divine cow)? |
| Suvaikkindra seva amuthinai | Or is it because you drink only |
| Mattum kudikkindrathaalae | the delicious nectar of life and love? |
| Female | |
| Inikkindra kaamathenu paalai | Is it because you bathe by pouring over yourself |
| Kotti kulikkindrthaalae | the sweet milk of Kamadhenu? |
| Suvaikkindra seva amuthinai | Or is it because you drink only |
| Mattum kudikkindrathaalae | the delicious nectar of life and love? |
| Male | |
| Kaamadevanin baanam | The arrow of Kamadeva, the god of love, |
| Unthan poovizhiyaagum | is none other than your flower-like eyes. |
| Sorkka logangal yaavum | All the heavenly worlds seem to |
| Unthan meanikkul aadum | dance within your graceful form. |
| Female | |
| Enthan karpanai koyil | You are the golden statue enshrined |
| Konda porsilai neeyae | in the temple of my imagination. |
| Pala arputha paadam nee karppipathenna | Why are you teaching me so many wonderful lessons of love? |
| Male | |
| Thangam minnum maeni | A body glittering like pure gold, |
| Inbam ennum maedai | a stage named true bliss, |
| Angu vanthu naan aadavo…oo…. | shall I come there and dance? |
| Thangam minnum maeni | A body glittering like pure gold, |
| Inbam ennum maedai | a stage named true bliss, |
| Angu vanthu naan aadavo…oo…. | shall I come there and dance? |
| Yevvanaththin veedu nenjil iru koodu | Youth's sanctuary, two nests in the heart, |
| Yevvanaththin veedu nenjil iru koodu | youth's sanctuary, two nests in the heart, |
| Mogaththai thaalaattavo | shall I lull this infatuation to sleep? |
| Female | |
| Melam kotta vidungal | Let the wedding drums beat! |
| Thaali katti vidungal | Tie the sacred knot! |
| Kadhal kattilidungal | Set up the bed of love! |
| Aadum thottilidungal | And swing the nursery cradle! |
| Male | |
| Enthan karpanai theril ulla karpoora poovae | O camphor flower seated in the chariot of my imagination! |
| Suvai karpaga saaraai nee thiththippathenna | Why do you taste so sweet like the nectar of the heavenly tree? |
| Female | |
| Antharaththai aalum indhiranun kolam | The majestic, regal look of Lord Indra who rules the sky— |
| Ungalukku yaar thanthathi…oo… | who gave such a splendid form to you? |
| Antharaththai aalum indhiranun kolam | The majestic, regal look of Lord Indra who rules the sky— |
| Ungalukku yaar thanthathi…oo… | who gave such a splendid form to you? |
| Angamurum aadai thannai meerum paarvai | A piercing gaze that transcends the garments adorning your body, |
| Angamurum aadai thannai meerum paarvai | a piercing gaze that transcends the garments adorning your body, |
| Kangalukku yaen vanthatho… | why did it come to your captivating eyes? |
| Male | |
| Kani muttrum irunthum | Even with the whole fruit present, |
| Sulai mattum arunthum | enjoying only the sweet pulp within, |
| Kala yaavum arintha | knowledgeable in all the fine arts, |
| Oru medhiyadi naan | I am an enlightened lover. |
| Female | |
| Enthan karpanai koyil | You are the golden statue enshrined |
| Konda porsilai neeyae | in the temple of my imagination. |
| Pala arputha paadam nee karppipathenna | Why are you teaching me so many wonderful lessons of love? |
| Male | |
| Enthan karpanai theril ulla karpoora poovae | O camphor flower seated in the chariot of my imagination! |
| Suvai karpaga saaraai nee thiththippathenna | Why do you taste so sweet like the nectar of the heavenly tree? |
எந்தன் கற்பனைத் தேரில் உள்ள கற்பூர பூவே
சுவை கற்பக சாறாய் நீ தித்திப்பதென்ன
எந்தன் கற்பனைத் தேரில் உள்ள கற்பூர பூவே
சுவை கற்பக சாறாய் நீ தித்திப்பதென்ன
O camphor flower seated in the chariot of my imagination!
Why do you taste so sweet like the nectar of the heavenly tree?
O camphor flower seated in the chariot of my imagination!
Why do you taste so sweet like the nectar of the heavenly tree?
இனிக்கின்ற காமதேனு பாலை
கொட்டி குளிக்கின்றதாலே
சுவைக்கின்ற தேவ அமுதினை
மட்டும் குடிக்கின்றதாலே
Is it because you bathe by pouring over yourself
the sweet milk of Kamadhenu (the divine cow)?
Or is it because you drink only
the delicious nectar of life and love?
இனிக்கின்ற காமதேனு பாலை
கொட்டி குளிக்கின்றதாலே
சுவைக்கின்ற தேவ அமுதினை
மட்டும் குடிக்கின்றதாலே
Is it because you bathe by pouring over yourself
the sweet milk of Kamadhenu?
Or is it because you drink only
the delicious nectar of life and love?
காமதேவனின் பாணம்
உந்தன் பூவிழியாகும்
சொர்க்க லோகங்கள் யாவும்
உந்தன் மேனிக்குள் ஆடும்
The arrow of Kamadeva, the god of love,
is none other than your flower-like eyes.
All the heavenly worlds seem to
dance within your graceful form.
எந்தன் கற்பனை கோயில்
கொண்ட பொற்சிலை நீயே
பல அற்புத பாடம் நீ கற்பிப்பதென்ன
You are the golden statue enshrined
in the temple of my imagination.
Why are you teaching me so many wonderful lessons of love?
தங்கம் மின்னும் மேனி
இன்பம் என்னும் மேடை
அங்கு வந்து நான் ஆடவோ....ஓ....
தங்கம் மின்னும் மேனி
இன்பம் என்னும் மேடை
அங்கு வந்து நான் ஆடவோ...ஓ.....
யௌவனத்தின் வீடு நெஞ்சில் இரு கூடு
யௌவனத்தின் வீடு நெஞ்சில் இரு கூடு
மோகத்தை தாலாட்டவோ
A body glittering like pure gold,
a stage named true bliss,
shall I come there and dance?
A body glittering like pure gold,
a stage named true bliss,
shall I come there and dance?
Youth's sanctuary, two nests in the heart,
youth's sanctuary, two nests in the heart,
shall I lull this infatuation to sleep?
மேளம் கொட்ட விடுங்கள்
தாலி கட்டி விடுங்கள்
காதல் கட்டிலிடுங்கள்
ஆடும் தொட்டிலிடுங்கள்
Let the wedding drums beat!
Tie the sacred knot!
Set up the bed of love!
And swing the nursery cradle!
எந்தன் கற்பனைத் தேரில் உள்ள கற்பூர பூவே
சுவை கற்பக சாறாய் நீ தித்திப்பதென்ன
O camphor flower seated in the chariot of my imagination!
Why do you taste so sweet like the nectar of the heavenly tree?
அந்தரத்தை ஆளும் இந்திரனின் கோலம்
உங்களுக்கு யார் தந்ததோ....ஓ....
அந்தரத்தை ஆளும் இந்திரனின் கோலம்
உங்களுக்கு யார் தந்ததோ....ஓ.....
அங்கமுறும் ஆடை தன்னை மீறும் பார்வை
அங்கமுறும் ஆடை தன்னை மீறும் பார்வை
கண்களுக்கு ஏன் வந்ததோ
The majestic, regal look of Lord Indra who rules the sky—
who gave such a splendid form to you?
The majestic, regal look of Lord Indra who rules the sky—
who gave such a splendid form to you?
A piercing gaze that transcends the garments adorning your body,
a piercing gaze that transcends the garments adorning your body,
why did it come to your captivating eyes?
கனி முற்றும் இருந்தும்
சுளை மட்டும் அருந்தும்
கலை யாவும் அறிந்த
ஒரு மேதையடி நான்........
Even with the whole fruit present,
enjoying only the sweet pulp within,
knowledgeable in all the fine arts,
I am an enlightened lover.
எந்தன் கற்பனை கோயில்
கொண்ட பொற்சிலை நீயே
பல அற்புத பாடம் நீ கற்பிப்பதென்ன
You are the golden statue enshrined
in the temple of my imagination.
Why are you teaching me so many wonderful lessons of love?
எந்தன் கற்பனைத் தேரில் உள்ள கற்பூர பூவே
சுவை கற்பக சாறாய் நீ தித்திப்பதென்ன
O camphor flower seated in the chariot of my imagination!
Why do you taste so sweet like the nectar of the heavenly tree?
Enthan karpanai theril ulla karpoora poovae
O camphor flower seated in the chariot of my imagination!
Suvai karpaga saaraai nee thiththippathenna
Why do you taste so sweet like the nectar of the heavenly tree?
Enthan karpanai theril ulla karpoora poovae
O camphor flower seated in the chariot of my imagination!
Suvai karpaga saaraai nee thiththippathenna
Why do you taste so sweet like the nectar of the heavenly tree?
Inikkindra kaamathenu paalai
Is it because you bathe by pouring over yourself
Kotti kulikkindrthaalae
the sweet milk of Kamadhenu (the divine cow)?
Suvaikkindra seva amuthinai
Or is it because you drink only
Mattum kudikkindrathaalae
the delicious nectar of life and love?
Inikkindra kaamathenu paalai
Is it because you bathe by pouring over yourself
Kotti kulikkindrthaalae
the sweet milk of Kamadhenu?
Suvaikkindra seva amuthinai
Or is it because you drink only
Mattum kudikkindrathaalae
the delicious nectar of life and love?
Kaamadevanin baanam
The arrow of Kamadeva, the god of love,
Unthan poovizhiyaagum
is none other than your flower-like eyes.
Sorkka logangal yaavum
All the heavenly worlds seem to
Unthan meanikkul aadum
dance within your graceful form.
Enthan karpanai koyil
You are the golden statue enshrined
Konda porsilai neeyae
in the temple of my imagination.
Pala arputha paadam nee karppipathenna
Why are you teaching me so many wonderful lessons of love?
Thangam minnum maeni
A body glittering like pure gold,
Inbam ennum maedai
a stage named true bliss,
Angu vanthu naan aadavo…oo….
shall I come there and dance?
Thangam minnum maeni
A body glittering like pure gold,
Inbam ennum maedai
a stage named true bliss,
Angu vanthu naan aadavo…oo….
shall I come there and dance?
Yevvanaththin veedu nenjil iru koodu
Youth's sanctuary, two nests in the heart,
Yevvanaththin veedu nenjil iru koodu
youth's sanctuary, two nests in the heart,
Mogaththai thaalaattavo
shall I lull this infatuation to sleep?
Melam kotta vidungal
Let the wedding drums beat!
Thaali katti vidungal
Tie the sacred knot!
Kadhal kattilidungal
Set up the bed of love!
Aadum thottilidungal
And swing the nursery cradle!
Enthan karpanai theril ulla karpoora poovae
O camphor flower seated in the chariot of my imagination!
Suvai karpaga saaraai nee thiththippathenna
Why do you taste so sweet like the nectar of the heavenly tree?
Antharaththai aalum indhiranun kolam
The majestic, regal look of Lord Indra who rules the sky—
Ungalukku yaar thanthathi…oo…
who gave such a splendid form to you?
Antharaththai aalum indhiranun kolam
The majestic, regal look of Lord Indra who rules the sky—
Ungalukku yaar thanthathi…oo…
who gave such a splendid form to you?
Angamurum aadai thannai meerum paarvai
A piercing gaze that transcends the garments adorning your body,
Angamurum aadai thannai meerum paarvai
a piercing gaze that transcends the garments adorning your body,
Kangalukku yaen vanthatho…
why did it come to your captivating eyes?
Kani muttrum irunthum
Even with the whole fruit present,
Sulai mattum arunthum
enjoying only the sweet pulp within,
Kala yaavum arintha
knowledgeable in all the fine arts,
Oru medhiyadi naan
I am an enlightened lover.
Enthan karpanai koyil
You are the golden statue enshrined
Konda porsilai neeyae
in the temple of my imagination.
Pala arputha paadam nee karppipathenna
Why are you teaching me so many wonderful lessons of love?
Enthan karpanai theril ulla karpoora poovae
O camphor flower seated in the chariot of my imagination!
Suvai karpaga saaraai nee thiththippathenna
Why do you taste so sweet like the nectar of the heavenly tree?
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This song is a deeply romantic and poetic duet between two lovers expressing their intense attraction, admiration, and desire for union. The male lover praises his beloved as a golden statue residing in the temple of his imagination, marveling at her sweetness and comparing her beauty to divine elements like the Karpaga tree, Kamadhenu's milk, and the arrows of Kamadeva.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvam)
“Enthan karpanai theril ulla karpoora poovae”
Compares the beloved directly to a fragrant 'camphor flower' (karpoora poovae) riding in the speaker's 'chariot of imagination' (karpanai ther).
Metaphor (Uruvam)
“Enthan karpanai koyil Konda porsilai neeyae”
Refers to the beloved as a 'golden statue' (porsilai) enshrined inside the 'temple of imagination' (karpanai koyil).
Allusion / Simile (Upamai)
“Antharaththai aalum indhiranun kolam”
Alludes to the king of gods, Indra, comparing the hero's regal appearance to the divine splendour of Lord Indra.
Iyaipu (End Rhyme)
“Melam kotta vidungal / Thaali katti vidungal / Kadhal kattilidungal / Aadum thottilidungal”
The rhythmic ending '-idungal / -ungal' across consecutive lines creates a delightful end-rhyme structure symbolizing the progression of married life.
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Trivia
The song is composed by the legendary M. S. Viswanathan with lyrics penned by Kavinar Kannadasan for the 1979 Tamil film 'Sri Ramajayam'. It is rendered by T. L. Maharajan (son of the iconic playback singer T. M. Soundararajan) alongside B. S. Sasireka. Kannadasan masterfully weaves classical Hindu mythological concepts—such as Kamadhenu, Karpaga Vriksham, Indra, and Kamadeva—into a contemporary romantic context.
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