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Kaaviyama Nenjin

From Paavai Vilakku · 1960

Lyricist
A. Maruthakasi
Singers
P. Susheela, C. S. Jayaraman
Music director
K. V. Mahadevan
Movie name
Paavai Vilakku
Movie release year
1960
Lyrics added on
24 Sept 2025

Lyrics & meaning

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↻ English translation
Kaaviyama …kaaviyama
Nenjin oviyama…nenjin oviyama
Adhan jeeviyama…adhan jeeviyama
Deiveega kaadhal chinnamaa
Deiveega kaadhal chinnamaa
Kaaviyama nenjin oviyama…
Adhan jeeviyama…deiveega kaadhal chinnamaa
Kaaviyama nenjin oviyama…
Adhan jeeviyama…deiveega kaadhal chinnamaa
Kaaviyama
Kaaviyama nenjin oviyama…
Adhan jeeviyama…deiveega kaadhal chinnamaa
Kaaviyama nenjin oviyama…
Adhan jeeviyama…deiveega kaadhal chinnamaa
Kaaviyama
Moghalaya saamraajhya deepamae
Moghalaya saamraajhya deepamae
Sirithamogathodu
Ninaivil konjum roobamae
Moghalaya saamraajhya deepamae
Sirithamogathodu
Ninaivil konjum roobamae
Endrum inbamae pongum vaanamae
Ennai sondham konda deivamae
Endrum inbamae pongum vaanamae
Ennai sondham konda deivamae
Anbin amudhamae azhagin sigaramae
Aasai vadivamae ulagin adhisayamae
Anbin amudhamae azhagin sigaramae
Aasai vadivamae ulagin adhisayamae
Enaalum azhiyaadha nilaiyilae
Kaadhal ondraethaan aalum indha ulagilae
Enaalum azhiyaadha nilaiyilae
Kaadhal ondraethaan aalum indha ulagilae
Kann munnae thondrum andha kanavilae
Kann munnae thondrum andha kanavilae
Ullam kalandhadudhe aanandha unarvilae
Ullam kalandhadudhe aanandha unarvilae
Kaniyil ooridam suvaiyai meeridum
Inimai tharuvadhu unmai kaadhalae
Kaniyil ooridam suvaiyai meeridum
Inimai tharuvadhu unmai kaadhalae
Kaalam maarinum dhegam azhiyinum
Kadhaiyil kavidhaiyil kalandhae vaazhuvom
Kaalam maarinum dhegam azhiyinum
Kadhaiyil kavidhaiyil kalandhae vaazhuvom
Is it an epic poem? Is it an epic poem?
Is it a painting of the heart? A painting of the heart?
Is it the life within it? Is it the life within it?
Is it a symbol of divine love?
Is it a symbol of divine love?
Is it an epic poem, a painting of the heart,
The life within it, or a symbol of divine love?
Is it an epic poem, a painting of the heart,
The life within it, or a symbol of divine love?
Is it an epic poem?
Is it an epic poem, a painting of the heart,
The life within it, or a symbol of divine love?
Is it an epic poem, a painting of the heart,
The life within it, or a symbol of divine love?
Is it an epic poem?
O guiding light of the Mughal empire,
O guiding light of the Mughal empire,
With a bright smiling face,
A lovely form that charms my memory,
O guiding light of the Mughal empire,
With a bright smiling face,
A lovely form that charms my memory,
A sky forever overflowing with joy,
The divine one who made me your own,
A sky forever overflowing with joy,
The divine one who made me your own,
Sweet nectar of love, pinnacle of beauty,
Embodiment of desire, wonder of the world,
Sweet nectar of love, pinnacle of beauty,
Embodiment of desire, wonder of the world,
Everlasting and never fading,
Love alone rules over this world,
Everlasting and never fading,
Love alone rules over this world,
In that dream appearing before my eyes,
In that dream appearing before my eyes,
Our hearts merged in a feeling of pure joy,
Our hearts merged in a feeling of pure joy,
Surpassing the sweetness of a ripe fruit,
True love gives the sweetest delight,
Surpassing the sweetness of a ripe fruit,
True love gives the sweetest delight,
Even if time changes and our bodies perish,
We will live on, woven into stories and poetry,
Even if time changes and our bodies perish,
We will live on, woven into stories and poetry.
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This romantic track from 'Paavai Vilakku' (1960) celebrates true, eternal love that transcends physical life and time itself. The lovers describe each other using vivid metaphors—a timeless epic, a heart's painting, the light of the Mughal empire, and the summit of beauty. They praise love as the ultimate immortal force that rules the world, far exceeding any temporal sweetness. The song concludes with a powerful pledge that even if time passes and mortal bodies perish, their love will live forever in stories and poetry. Music composer K. V. Mahadevan crafted a melodious composition elevated by the soulful renditions of C. S. Jayaraman and P. Susheela, set to lyrical poetic lines by A. Maruthakasi.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uvamai / Uruvagom)

“Moghalaya saamraajhya deepamae”

'Nenjin oviyam' (painting in the heart) and 'Moghalaya saamraajhya deepam' (lamp of the Mughal empire) metaphorically elevate the beloved to artistic and imperial splendor.

Emoni / Rhyme (Iyaibu)

“Anbin amudhamae azhagin sigaramae”

Rhyming end words like 'sigaramae', 'adhisayamae', and 'vadivamae' create a pleasing lyrical rhythm.

Hyperbole (Uyarvu Navitchi)

“Kaniyil ooridam suvaiyai meeridum”

Describing the beloved as surpassing the sweetness of fruit ('Kaniyil ooridam suvaiyai meeridum') emphasizes the unmatched joy of true love.

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Trivia

'Paavai Vilakku' (1960) was based on the famous novel by Akilan, starring Sivaji Ganesan and Sowcar Janaki. The song showcases the iconic classical vocal style of C. S. Jayaraman paired with P. Susheela under K. V. Mahadevan's memorable music direction.

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