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Lyrics & meaning

Indha Paaril Illai Enakkinaiyae

From Meera (1945) Film · 1945

Lyricist
Papanasam Sivan
Singer
M. S. Subbulakshmi
Music director
S. V. Venkatraman
Details
Meera (1945) Film1945

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Indha paaril illai yenakkinaiyaeThere is no equal to me in this world,
Indha paaril illai yenakkinaiyaeThere is no equal to me in this world,
Inba meeraa aaa…aa….aaa…aa…Joyful Meera...
Mangai meeraa vaazhvinil thunaiyaeMaiden Meera is my companion in life,
Mangai meeraa vaazhvinil thunaiyaeMaiden Meera is my companion in life,
Male
Indha paaril illai yenakkinaiyaeThere is no equal to me in this world.
Male
Gaana kalaiyil nigaril yuvadhiA young woman peerless in the art of music,
Gaana kalaiyil nigaril yuvadhiA young woman peerless in the art of music,
Kannan adi maravaa gunanidhiA treasure trove of virtues who never forgets Lord Krishna's feet,
Male
Gaana kalaiyil nigaril yuvadhiA young woman peerless in the art of music,
Kannan adi maravaa gunanidhiA treasure trove of virtues who never forgets Lord Krishna's feet,
Mangai enaiyae maalaiyidavaeFor this maiden to garland (marry) me,
Mangai enaiyae maalaiyidavaeFor this maiden to garland (marry) me,
Mannaril naan oru baakiyasaaliI am the most fortunate one among kings.
Male
Indha paaril illai yenakkinaiyaeThere is no equal to me in this world,
Indha paaril illai yenakkinaiyaeThere is no equal to me in this world.

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This song captures the intense joy and sense of pride experienced by King Rana Kumbha upon winning the hand of Meera in marriage. He proclaims that no ruler or man on Earth can match his luck, as he has been blessed with a life companion who possesses divine musical talent, flawless character, and an unwavering devotion to Lord Krishna.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Iyaibu (Rhyme)

Gaana kalaiyil nigaril yuvadhi / Kannan adi maravaa gunanidhi

Matching end sounds in 'yuvadhi' and 'gunanidhi' creating a pleasing melodic rhythm.

Anaphora / Repetition

Indha paaril illai yenakkinaiyae

Refrain line 'Indha paaril illai yenakkinaiyae' is repeated to emphasize the character's overwhelming pride and happiness.

Edhukai (Second Letter Rhyming)

Gaana kalaiyil nigaril yuvadhi / Kannan adi maravaa gunanidhi

The second consonant sound matches between 'Gaana' and 'Kannan' ('n' sound class).

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Trivia

This song from the landmark film Meera (1945) is performed by Chittor V. Nagaiah, who played King Rana Kumbha opposite the legendary Carnatic vocalist M. S. Subbulakshmi.

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