Haririha Mukthi
From Tenali Raman · 1956
- Lyricist
- Geetha Govindam
- Singer
- P. Susheela
- Music director
- Vishwanathan-Ramamoorthy
- Details
- Tenali Raman1956
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Haririga mukthi vathurigare…vilasini | Hari is indulging in playful amorous sports with a captivating bride, O charming lady, |
| Vidhusidha kelibare | Splendidly engrossed in joyful romantic play. |
| Sandhana sarchida neelakalaebare | His dark blue body is anointed with sandalwood paste, |
| Peedhavasana vanamaali | Clad in yellow silk garments and adorned with a garland of wildflowers. |
| Kaeli salan midhiri kundala manditah | Adorned with swinging earrings that sway with His playful movements, |
| Kandayugha samidhasaali | Gently brushing against His brilliant cheeks and neck. |
| Female | |
| Kaabi vilasa vilola vilosana kelana | With restless, playful glances full of charming expressions, |
| Janitha manojam | Awakening divine love and desire within the heart. |
| Thiyayadhi mukthavadhooradhigam madhu soodhana | Madhusudhana (Krishna) adores and embraces the innocent maiden, |
| Vadhana sarojam | Beholding her lotus-like face. |
| Female | |
| Isviryadhi kamabi sumpadhi kamabi | Bestowing supreme delight and fortune upon one lady, |
| Ramayadhi kamabi ramaam | Bringing ecstatic joy to another captivating beauty, |
| Pachyadhi sasmidha saarudha raama abaraam | Looking with a gentle smile upon yet another exquisite damsel, |
| Anu sakthi vaamaam | And following closely behind another charming maiden. |
ஹரிரிக முக்தி வதூரிகரே....விலாஸினி
விதுசித கேளிபரே....!
சந்தன சர்ச்சித நீலகளேபர பீதவசன வனமாலி
கேளி சலன்மிதிரி குண்டல மண்டித
கண்டயுக சமிதசாலி
Hari is indulging in playful amorous sports with a captivating bride, O charming lady,
Splendidly engrossed in joyful romantic play.
His dark blue body is anointed with sandalwood paste,
Clad in yellow silk garments and adorned with a garland of wildflowers.
Adorned with swinging earrings that sway with His playful movements,
Gently brushing against His brilliant cheeks and neck.
காபி விலாஸ விலோல விலோசன கேலன
ஜனித மனோஜம்
த்யாயதி முக்தவதூரதிகம் மதுசூதன
வதன சரோஜம்....
With restless, playful glances full of charming expressions,
Awakening divine love and desire within the heart.
Madhusudhana (Krishna) adores and embraces the innocent maiden,
Beholding her lotus-like face.
ஸ்விற்யதி காமபி சும்பதி காமபி
ரமயதி காமபி ராமாம்....
பச்யதி சஸ்மித சாருத ராம அபராம்
அணு சச்சதி வாமாம்......!
Bestowing supreme delight and fortune upon one lady,
Bringing ecstatic joy to another captivating beauty,
Looking with a gentle smile upon yet another exquisite damsel,
And following closely behind another charming maiden.
Haririga mukthi vathurigare…vilasini
Hari is indulging in playful amorous sports with a captivating bride, O charming lady,
Vidhusidha kelibare
Splendidly engrossed in joyful romantic play.
Sandhana sarchida neelakalaebare
His dark blue body is anointed with sandalwood paste,
Peedhavasana vanamaali
Clad in yellow silk garments and adorned with a garland of wildflowers.
Kaeli salan midhiri kundala manditah
Adorned with swinging earrings that sway with His playful movements,
Kandayugha samidhasaali
Gently brushing against His brilliant cheeks and neck.
Kaabi vilasa vilola vilosana kelana
With restless, playful glances full of charming expressions,
Janitha manojam
Awakening divine love and desire within the heart.
Thiyayadhi mukthavadhooradhigam madhu soodhana
Madhusudhana (Krishna) adores and embraces the innocent maiden,
Vadhana sarojam
Beholding her lotus-like face.
Isviryadhi kamabi sumpadhi kamabi
Bestowing supreme delight and fortune upon one lady,
Ramayadhi kamabi ramaam
Bringing ecstatic joy to another captivating beauty,
Pachyadhi sasmidha saarudha raama abaraam
Looking with a gentle smile upon yet another exquisite damsel,
Anu sakthi vaamaam
And following closely behind another charming maiden.
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This classic verse, adapted from Jayadeva's celebrated 12th-century Sanskrit masterpiece 'Gita Govindam', vividly depicts the divine love-sports (Raas Leela) of Lord Krishna (Hari/Madhusudhana) with the Gopis in Vrindavan. Krishna is described as having a dark blue complexioned body smeared with fragrant sandalwood paste, wearing brilliant yellow silk attire, and decorated with a forest flower garland. As He sways playfully, His shimmering earrings dance against His cheeks, and His darting, expressive eyes ignite feelings of romantic adoration among the cowherd maidens. The verse highlights the omnipresent and captivating nature of Krishna's charm. He bestows delight upon various maidens in unique ways—gazing lovingly at one's lotus face, sharing a gentle smile with another, and bringing supreme joy to all around Him. In the context of the film 'Tenali Raman' (1956), this piece serves as a sophisticated classical performance piece reflecting refined aesthetic beauty and devotional fervor.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvam / Rupaka)
“Vadhana sarojam”
Compares the face ('Vadhana') directly to a lotus flower ('Sarojam') to emphasize natural purity, elegance, and beauty.
Alliteration / Anuprasa (Monai / Ethugai)
“Kaabi vilasa vilola vilosana kelana”
Repetition of the 'vi' and 'la' syllable sounds creates a melodious, rhythmic phonetic flow echoing Krishna's playful dancing.
Visual Imagery (Vannanam)
“Sandhana sarchida neelakalaebare / Peedhavasana vanamaali”
Paints a vivid picture of Krishna's divine form—combining the cool white sandalwood paste against His blue skin and bright yellow silk robes.
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Trivia
This track from the 1956 historical film 'Tenali Raman' features music composed by the iconic duo Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy. Though credited under the film's soundtrack, the lyrics are sourced directly from Jayadeva's immortal 'Gita Govindam' (specifically Ashtapadi 3, 'Chandanacharchita'). Rendered gracefully by legendary playback singer P. Susheela during the early phase of her career, this song stands out as a test of classical diction and vocal agility in Tamil cinema.
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