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Gadothkaja Gadothkaja

From Pammal K. Sambandam · 2002

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
Srinivas, Mahalakshmi Iyer
Music director
Deva
Movie name
Pammal K. Sambandam
Movie release year
2002
Lyrics added on
22 Feb 2017

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
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Siritha mugam
Azhagu siritha mugam
Theiyaadha muzhu nilavae
Oyaadha alai kaattum
Sirithamugam
Azhagu siritha mugam
Kadothkaja kadothkaja
Kadothkaja kalaadharaa
Vivaagamae vidaadhudaa
Indrodu hanumaar bhakthan
Brahmachariyam mudigiradhae
Anbodu kaithalam pattra
Kanni nilaadhaan varugiradhae
Aayirathil oruvan endru
Azhagan endru arignan endru
Aasai vaitha ila maan neeyae
Kidaithaayae
Aanavarai vizhiyaal pesu
Mounam ennum mozhiyaal pesu
Aaga motham anbae unakku
Naan dhaan naayaganae
Kadothkajan kalaadharan
Kannae undhan kaiyil saran
…………………………….
Tik tik endru satham unnaalae
Ennullae ketkindradhae kannae
Buckbuck endru anji unnaalae
En ullam vegindradhae kannaa
Ahh..orae naalil kaadhal noi dhaan
Unnaal vandhadhae thozhi
Orae oosi pottaal podhum
Uyir vaazhumae thozhanae thozhanae
Ohhh
Maalaiyida oru naal paarthu
Mananaal paarthu thirunaal paarthu
Selai thodum maru naal vandhu
Maruppaenaa…
Kaalai nenjam ketkaa dhammaa
Kedigaaram dhaan paarkaa dhammaa
Kaatru enna neram paarthaa
Nadhiyil kulikiradhu
Kadothkaja kadothkaja
Thaiyal pottu ennai thaithaayae
Thaiyal ini unnodudhaan kannae
Kaiyai pottu ennai kaiyaada
Kai seru ennodudhaan kannaa
Vizhi meindhu oyumbodhu
Viral meyumae thozhi
Kodi poovum koocham kondu
Madi saayumae thozhiyae thozhiyae
Poongarathu valaiyaadaadhaa
Valaiyaadathaan vilaiyaadaadhaa
Vaai sevappu unnaal konjam velukaadhaa
Netru varai adaiththae vaitha
Madaiyai needhaan odaithaai indru
Paavi manam paayai poda
Paadaai paduthiradhae
Kadothkaja kalaadharaa
Vivaagamae vidaadhudaa
Indrodu hanumaar bhakthan
Brahmachariyam mudigiradhae
Anbodu kaithalam pattra
Kanni nilaadhaan varugiradhae
Aayirathil oruvan endru
Azhagan endru arignan endru
Aasai vaitha ila maan neeyae
Kidaithaayae
Aanavarai vizhiyaal pesu
Mounam ennum mozhiyaal pesu
Aaga motham anbae unakku
Naan dhaan naayaganae
Kadothkaja kadothkaja
...
A smiling face,
A beautiful smiling face,
O unwaning full moon,
Showing restless waves,
A smiling face,
A beautiful smiling face.
Ghatotkacha, Ghatotkacha,
Ghatotkacha, the artistic moon,
Marriage will not let you go!
As of today, for this devotee of Lord Hanuman,
Celibacy comes to an end.
To lovingly clasp hands,
The maiden moon herself arrives.
As one in a thousand,
As handsome, as wise,
You, the young doe who desired him,
Have been found!
Speak with your eyes as much as you can,
Speak in the language of silence.
All in all, my love, for you,
I am the hero!
Ghatotkacha, the artistic moon,
Surrenders into your hands, my dear.
...
A ticking sound because of you,
Is heard inside me, my darling.
Thumping nervously because of you,
My heart burns with anxiety, my dear.
Ah... in a single day, the illness of love,
Has come because of you, my friend.
A single shot of medicine is enough,
And life will survive, my friend, my friend.
Ohhh
Looking for a day to exchange garlands,
Looking for a wedding day, an auspicious day,
When the next day arrives to touch the saree,
Would I ever refuse...?
Will the morning heart listen, dear?
Will it ever look at the clock, dear?
Does the wind ever check the time,
Before bathing in the river?
Ghatotkacha, Ghatotkacha,
You stitched me up with stitches,
This maiden is now yours alone, my darling.
Reach out your hand to hold me,
Join hands with me, my dear.
When the eyes graze and grow weary,
Fingers will begin to graze, my friend.
A thousand flowers feel shy,
And lean onto the lap, my friend, my friend.
Won't the bangles on flower-soft hands jingle?
Won't they play to entangle and tease?
Won't the red of the lips pale just a bit because of you?
The dam that was held back until yesterday,
You broke open its sluice gate today.
My poor heart lays down a mat,
And torments me so!
Ghatotkacha, the artistic moon,
Marriage will not let you go!
As of today, for this devotee of Lord Hanuman,
Celibacy comes to an end.
To lovingly clasp hands,
The maiden moon herself arrives.
As one in a thousand,
As handsome, as wise,
You, the young doe who desired him,
Have been found!
Speak with your eyes as much as you can,
Speak in the language of silence.
All in all, my love, for you,
I am the hero!
Ghatotkacha, Ghatotkacha!
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

The song 'Kadothkaja' from 'Pammal K. Sambandam' is a playful, romantic duet that celebrates the breaking of a staunch bachelor's vow of celibacy. The male protagonist, who previously identified as a strict devotee of Lord Hanuman averse to marriage, finds himself completely captivated by love. The lyrics express the exhilaration, anxiety, and ultimate surrender to marital romance with humor and passion. Through poetic imagery of nature, flowing rivers, and breaking dams, the song captures the overwhelming power of love triumphing over rigid beliefs. Both lovers tease each other with affection, acknowledging that silence, tender touches, and romantic intimacy have swept away all past reservations, leading to a joyful union.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

“Mounam ennum mozhiyaal pesu”

Silence is metaphoricalized as a distinct language through which the lovers communicate.

Monai (First-letter Alliteration)

“Aayirathil oruvan endru / Azhagan endru arignan endru / Aasai vaitha ila maan neeyae”

Repetition of the initial vowel sound 'A' across consecutive lines creates rhythmic musicality.

Ethugai (Second-letter Rhyming)

“Netru varai adaiththae vaitha / Madaiyai needhaan odaithaai indru”

The second letter consonant harmony ('t/d' sounds) enhances the lyrical flow.

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

“Madaiyai needhaan odaithaai indru”

The sudden release of pent-up romantic emotion is compared to breaking open the floodgates of a dam.

Hyperbole (Ushai/Adukkuthodar)

“Tik tik endru satham / Buckbuck endru anji”

Onomatopoeic expressions used hyperbolically to convey extreme anxiety and rapid heartbeats.

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Trivia

In 'Pammal K. Sambandam' (2002), directed by T. S. B. K. Moulee, Kamal Haasan plays Pammal Sambandam, a stubborn bachelor who detests the concept of marriage and reveres Lord Hanuman. The lyrics by Vaali playfully reference this core character trait through lines like 'Indrodu hanumaar bhakthan brahmachariyam mudigiradhae' (Today the celibacy of Hanuman's devotee comes to an end). The track was composed by Deva.

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