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 yenakkinaiyae | There is no equal to me in this world, |
| Indha paaril illai yenakkinaiyae | There is no equal to me in this world, |
| Inba meeraa aaa…aa….aaa…aa… | Joyful Meera... |
| Mangai meeraa vaazhvinil thunaiyae | Maiden Meera is my companion in life, |
| Mangai meeraa vaazhvinil thunaiyae | Maiden Meera is my companion in life, |
| Male | |
| Indha paaril illai yenakkinaiyae | There is no equal to me in this world. |
| Male | |
| Gaana kalaiyil nigaril yuvadhi | A young woman peerless in the art of music, |
| Gaana kalaiyil nigaril yuvadhi | A young woman peerless in the art of music, |
| Kannan adi maravaa gunanidhi | A treasure trove of virtues who never forgets Lord Krishna's feet, |
| Male | |
| Gaana kalaiyil nigaril yuvadhi | A young woman peerless in the art of music, |
| Kannan adi maravaa gunanidhi | A treasure trove of virtues who never forgets Lord Krishna's feet, |
| Mangai enaiyae maalaiyidavae | For this maiden to garland (marry) me, |
| Mangai enaiyae maalaiyidavae | For this maiden to garland (marry) me, |
| Mannaril naan oru baakiyasaali | I am the most fortunate one among kings. |
| Male | |
| Indha paaril illai yenakkinaiyae | There is no equal to me in this world, |
| Indha paaril illai yenakkinaiyae | There is no equal to me in this world. |
இந்தப் பாரில் இல்லை எனக்கினையே
இந்தப் பாரில் இல்லை எனக்கினையே
இன்ப மீரா ஆஆ.......ஆ.......ஆஅ....அ.....
மங்கை மீரா வாழ்வினில் துணையே
மங்கை மீரா வாழ்வினில் துணையே
There is no equal to me in this world,
There is no equal to me in this world,
Joyful Meera...
Maiden Meera is my companion in life,
Maiden Meera is my companion in life,
இந்தப் பாரில் இல்லை எனக்கினையே
There is no equal to me in this world.
கானக் கலையில் நிகரில் யுவதி
கானக் கலையில் நிகரில் யுவதி
கண்ணன் அடி மறவா குணநிதி
A young woman peerless in the art of music,
A young woman peerless in the art of music,
A treasure trove of virtues who never forgets Lord Krishna's feet,
கானக் கலையில் நிகரில் யுவதி
கண்ணன் அடி மறவா குணநிதி
மங்கை எனையே மாலையிடவே
மங்கை எனையே மாலையிடவே
மன்னரில் நான் ஒரு பாக்கியசாலி
A young woman peerless in the art of music,
A treasure trove of virtues who never forgets Lord Krishna's feet,
For this maiden to garland (marry) me,
For this maiden to garland (marry) me,
I am the most fortunate one among kings.
இந்தப் பாரில் இல்லை எனக்கினையே
இந்தப் பாரில் இல்லை எனக்கினையே
There is no equal to me in this world,
There is no equal to me in this world.
Indha paaril illai yenakkinaiyae
There is no equal to me in this world,
Indha paaril illai yenakkinaiyae
There is no equal to me in this world,
Inba meeraa aaa…aa….aaa…aa…
Joyful Meera...
Mangai meeraa vaazhvinil thunaiyae
Maiden Meera is my companion in life,
Mangai meeraa vaazhvinil thunaiyae
Maiden Meera is my companion in life,
Indha paaril illai yenakkinaiyae
There is no equal to me in this world.
Gaana kalaiyil nigaril yuvadhi
A young woman peerless in the art of music,
Gaana kalaiyil nigaril yuvadhi
A young woman peerless in the art of music,
Kannan adi maravaa gunanidhi
A treasure trove of virtues who never forgets Lord Krishna's feet,
Gaana kalaiyil nigaril yuvadhi
A young woman peerless in the art of music,
Kannan adi maravaa gunanidhi
A treasure trove of virtues who never forgets Lord Krishna's feet,
Mangai enaiyae maalaiyidavae
For this maiden to garland (marry) me,
Mangai enaiyae maalaiyidavae
For this maiden to garland (marry) me,
Mannaril naan oru baakiyasaali
I am the most fortunate one among kings.
Indha paaril illai yenakkinaiyae
There is no equal to me in this world,
Indha paaril illai yenakkinaiyae
There 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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