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Lyrics & meaning

Kadavul Thantha

From Iru Malargal · 1967

Lyricist: Lyricist Not Known
Singer: P. Susheela
Music director: M. S. Vishwanathan
Movie name: Iru Malargal
Movie release year: 1967
Lyrics added on: 4 May 2017

Lyrics & meaning

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↻ English translation

{ Kadavul

Thandha iru malargal

Kanmalarndha pon malargal

Ondru paavai koondhalilae

Ondru paadhai orathilae } (2)

Kadavul

Thandha iru malargal

{ Iru malargal } (2)

{ Kaatril

Udhirndha vannamalar

Kanneer sindhum chinna

Malar } (2)

{ Aatril

Vandhu serndhadhamma

Alaigal kondu

ponadhamma } (2)

Paavai

Koondhal serndha

Malar paruvam kandu

Pootha malar

Paasam

Kondu vandhadhamma

Parisai thannai

Thandhadhamma

Kadavul

Thandha iru malargal

Kanmalarndha pon malargal

Ondru paavai koondhalilae

Ondru paadhai orathilae

Kadavul

Thandha iru malargal

{ Alaiyil

Midhandha malar

Kandu adhanmel

Karunai manam

Kondu } (2)

{ Thalaiyil

Iraivan soodikondan

Thaanae adhanai

Serthukondan } (2)

Kuzhalil

Soodiya oru malarum

Koyil serndha oru malarum

Irandum

Vaazhvil perumai

Perum idhayam

Engum amaidhi perum

Kadavul

Thandha iru malargal

{ God

gave two flowers,

golden blossoms opening their eyes,

one in a woman's hair,

one by the side of the road. } (2)

God

gave two flowers,

{ two flowers. } (2)

{ Blown by the wind,

a colorful flower fell,

a little flower shedding

tears. } (2)

{ It drifted and reached

the running river,

and the waves carried

it away. } (2)

The flower that

rested in the woman's hair,

blooming gracefully

in its season of youth,

brought along

its deep affection,

and gave of itself

as a loving gift.

God

gave two flowers,

golden blossoms opening their eyes,

one in a woman's hair,

one by the side of the road.

God

gave two flowers.

{ Floating

upon the waves,

seeing that flower,

with a heart full of

mercy and grace, } (2)

{ upon His own head

the Lord placed it,

and lovingly

took it to Himself. } (2)

The flower

worn in her hair,

and the flower that reached the temple,

both of them

will find honor in life,

and the heart

will find peace everywhere.

God

gave two flowers.

Female

Female

Female

Female

Female

Female

Female

Female

Female

Female

Female

Female

Female

Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This poignant song uses the metaphor of two flowers created by God to symbolize different paths and destinies in human life. One flower finds its home in a maiden's hair, experiencing love, beauty, and affection, while the other drifts down a river weeping until it is tenderly picked up by the Divine to grace the lord's temple head. Ultimately, the song reflects on how both destinations—love in human life and devotions/surrender to God—bring glory, peace, and spiritual completion to the heart.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Uvamaani / Metaphor (உவமை)

“Kadavul Thandha iru malargal”

The two flowers serve as an allegory for two women or two distinct soul journeys in life.

Edhukai (Second letter rhyme)

“Ondru paavai koondhalilae / Ondru paadhai orathilae”

Rhyming of the second consonant ('da' in Kadavul / Thandha, or 'n' sound in Ondru / Ondru).

Personification

“Kanneer sindhum chinna Malar”

Attributing human traits like weeping ('kanneer sindhum') and feeling affection ('paasam kondu vandhadhamma') to flowers.

Did you know?

Trivia

From the landmark 1967 Tamil drama film 'Iru Malargal' starring Sivaji Ganesan, Padmini, and K. R. Vijaya. The title of the film itself comes from this philosophical core concept of two flowers representing the two female leads and their destinies.

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