- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singers
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela
- Music director
- Shankar Ganesh
- Movie name
- Maanavan
- Movie release year
- 1971
- Lyrics added on
- 1 Jun 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song from the film Maanavan (1971) celebrates marital bliss and romantic devotion by drawing mythological comparisons to Lord Rama and Goddess Sita (Jaanaki/Vaidehi). The lyrics convey the extreme happiness, beauty, and anticipation surrounding a auspicious wedding and the tender love that blooms between newlyweds. Vaali's poetry weaves classical Ramayana references seamlessly into a joyful rhythmic expression of love. Throughout the verses, the bride's elegance is described through rich metaphors—her delicate walk like reeds, her sparkling eyes like sharp spears, and her heart serving as a majestic peacock vehicle for her beloved husband. The escalating calls for intimacy in the latter half highlight the depth of affection and emotional union between the couple.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uvamaai)
“Naanal ennum kaaleduthu munnaal vara”
Compares the delicate legs of the bride to slender reeds (naanal).
Metaphor (Uvamaai)
“Minnugindra kan irandum vaelaayudham”
Compares the shining eyes of the bride to sharp spears (vael).
Alliteration (Anaaprasam / Monai)
“Mannanukku mangai manam mayil vaaganam”
Repetition of the 'Ma' sound ('Mannanukku', 'mangai', 'manam', 'mayil') creates a rhythmic, melodic effect.
Anaphora / Repetitive Rhythm
“Pakkam vaa / Nerungi vaa / Thottu thaa”
Short, rapid single-word imperatives ('Vaa', 'Thaa') built up to create romantic urgency and rhythm.
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Trivia
Maanavan (1971) features music composed by the duo Shankar-Ganesh with lyrics by Vaali. The song relies heavily on classical mythological imagery of Rama and Sita to depict contemporary marital happiness, a signature style of Vaali during the golden era of Tamil film music.
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