Kanavil Nindra Thirumugam
From Teacheramma · 1968
- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- T. M. Soundararajan
- Music director
- T. R. Pappa
- Details
- Teacheramma1968
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Kanavil nindra thirumugam | The divine face that stood in my dreams |
| Kanni ival pudhu mugam | This maiden is a new face |
| Kanavil nindra thirumugam | The divine face that stood in my dreams |
| Kanni ival pudhu mugam | This maiden is a new face |
| Kangalukkum nenjinukkum | To the eyes and to the heart |
| Arimugammmm…. | An introduction... |
| Male | |
| Azhagukku oruthi endraal | If there is one unique embodiment of beauty |
| Aval ivaldhaano | Is she that very person? |
| Aasaiyin ootru endraal | If there is a fountain of desire |
| Aval ivaldhaano | Is she that very person? |
| Male | |
| Enakkena thondri vandha | Appearing just for me |
| Ival avaldhaano | Is this woman that same one? |
| Iru porul thaangi vandha | Carrying dual meanings within |
| Thamizh malar theno | Is she the sweet honey of a Tamil flower? |
| Male | |
| Kanavil nindra thirumugam | The divine face that stood in my dreams |
| Kanni ival pudhu mugam | This maiden is a new face |
| Kangalukkum nenjinukkum | To the eyes and to the heart |
| Arimugammmm…. | An introduction... |
| Male | |
| Kadithangalil ival | In her written letters |
| Kai vannam kandaen | I saw the beauty of her handwriting |
| Karu vizhiyil edutha | Drawn within her dark eyes |
| Mai vannam kandaen….. | I saw the shade of black kohl... |
| Ezhuthukkum seyalukkum | Between her written words and her actions |
| Sambandham illai | There is no correlation |
| Ennathaan naanam idhu | What a mystery this shyness is |
| Seigindra thollai | Causing such delightful trouble |
| Male | |
| Kanavil nindra thirumugam | The divine face that stood in my dreams |
| Kanni ival pudhu mugam | This maiden is a new face |
| Kangalukkum nenjinukkum | To the eyes and to the heart |
| Arimugammmm…. | An introduction... |
கனவில் நின்ற திருமுகம்.....
கன்னி இவள் புது முகம்...
கனவில் நின்ற திருமுகம்......
கன்னி இவள் புது முகம்...
கண்களுக்கும் நெஞ்சினுக்கும்
அறிமுகம்ம்ம்......
The divine face that stood in my dreams
This maiden is a new face
The divine face that stood in my dreams
This maiden is a new face
To the eyes and to the heart
An introduction...
அழகுக்கு ஒருத்தி என்றால்
அவள் இவள்தானோ...
ஆசையின் ஊற்று என்றால்
அவள் இவள்தானோ...
If there is one unique embodiment of beauty
Is she that very person?
If there is a fountain of desire
Is she that very person?
எனக்கென தோன்றி வந்த
இவள் அவள்தானோ...
இரு பொருள் தாங்கி வந்த
தமிழ் மலர் தேனோ......
Appearing just for me
Is this woman that same one?
Carrying dual meanings within
Is she the sweet honey of a Tamil flower?
கனவில் நின்ற திருமுகம்......
கன்னி இவள் புது முகம்...
கண்களுக்கும் நெஞ்சினுக்கும்
அறிமுகம்ம்ம்......
The divine face that stood in my dreams
This maiden is a new face
To the eyes and to the heart
An introduction...
கடிதங்களில் இவள்
கை வண்ணம் கண்டேன்...
கரு விழியில் எடுத்த
மை வண்ணம் கண்டேன்...
எழுத்துக்கும் செயலுக்கும்
சம்பந்தம் இல்லை...
என்னதான் நாணமிது
செய்கின்ற தொல்லை......
In her written letters
I saw the beauty of her handwriting
Drawn within her dark eyes
I saw the shade of black kohl...
Between her written words and her actions
There is no correlation
What a mystery this shyness is
Causing such delightful trouble
கனவில் நின்ற திருமுகம்......
கன்னி இவள் புது முகம்...
கண்களுக்கும் நெஞ்சினுக்கும்
அறிமுகம்ம்ம்......
The divine face that stood in my dreams
This maiden is a new face
To the eyes and to the heart
An introduction...
Kanavil nindra thirumugam
The divine face that stood in my dreams
Kanni ival pudhu mugam
This maiden is a new face
Kanavil nindra thirumugam
The divine face that stood in my dreams
Kanni ival pudhu mugam
This maiden is a new face
Kangalukkum nenjinukkum
To the eyes and to the heart
Arimugammmm….
An introduction...
Azhagukku oruthi endraal
If there is one unique embodiment of beauty
Aval ivaldhaano
Is she that very person?
Aasaiyin ootru endraal
If there is a fountain of desire
Aval ivaldhaano
Is she that very person?
Enakkena thondri vandha
Appearing just for me
Ival avaldhaano
Is this woman that same one?
Iru porul thaangi vandha
Carrying dual meanings within
Thamizh malar theno
Is she the sweet honey of a Tamil flower?
Kanavil nindra thirumugam
The divine face that stood in my dreams
Kanni ival pudhu mugam
This maiden is a new face
Kangalukkum nenjinukkum
To the eyes and to the heart
Arimugammmm….
An introduction...
Kadithangalil ival
In her written letters
Kai vannam kandaen
I saw the beauty of her handwriting
Karu vizhiyil edutha
Drawn within her dark eyes
Mai vannam kandaen…..
I saw the shade of black kohl...
Ezhuthukkum seyalukkum
Between her written words and her actions
Sambandham illai
There is no correlation
Ennathaan naanam idhu
What a mystery this shyness is
Seigindra thollai
Causing such delightful trouble
Kanavil nindra thirumugam
The divine face that stood in my dreams
Kanni ival pudhu mugam
This maiden is a new face
Kangalukkum nenjinukkum
To the eyes and to the heart
Arimugammmm….
An introduction...
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This romantic song from Teacheramma (1968), penned by lyricist Kannadasan, captures a lover's awe upon meeting the woman who had previously appeared only in his dreams. He wonders if this charming maiden is the true definition of beauty and passion, comparing her captivating presence to rich Tamil poetry that carries deep dual meanings. He contrasts her affectionate letters with her hesitant, shy behavior in person, lightheartedly noting how her bashfulness creates a charming dilemma. Ultimately, the song celebrates the joy of a dream vision turning into a real, heartfelt introduction.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Ethukai (Second Letter Rhyme)
“Kanavil nindra thirumugam / Kanni ival pudhu mugam”
Repetition of the second consonant 'na' sound between 'Kanavil' and 'Kanni' establishes rhythm.
Rhetorical Question (Vinaa Ani)
“Azhagukku oruthi endraal / Aval ivaldhaano”
The poet uses questioning endings ('-o') to express wonder about whether she is the ideal beauty.
Metaphor (Uruvagamm)
“Iru porul thaangi vandha / Thamizh malar theno”
Comparing the maiden to a fountain of desire and the sweet honey of a Tamil flower.
Contrast (Muran)
“Ezhuthukkum seyalukkum / Sambandham illai”
Contrasting her expressive written words ('ezhuthu') with her shy real-world behavior ('seyal').
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Trivia
Teacheramma (1968) featured Jaishankar and Devika in lead roles. The soundtrack was composed by K. V. Mahadevan with lyrics by Kannadasan, who frequently incorporated classical literary Tamil motifs such as dual meanings ('iru porul') into film songs.
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