Kannanin Sannathiyil (Duet)
From Oru Kodiyil Iru Malargal · 1976
- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singers
- P. Susheela, P. Jayachandran
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Details
- Oru Kodiyil Iru Malargal1976
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Kannanin sannathiyil | In the presence of Lord Krishna |
| Enthan kanmani punnagaiyil | In the smile of my precious eye |
| Inimel kaalangal ullavarai | From now on, as long as time exists |
| Enthan ponmanikenna kurai | What grievance could my golden deer have? |
| Female | |
| Unnai pola pillai | A child like you |
| Naan pettredukkavillai | I have not given birth to |
| Annai endru ennai | Calling me a mother |
| Nee yaettru konda mullai | You accepted me, oh jasmine flower |
| Female | |
| Maalaiyitta mannan | The king who wedded me |
| En manaathai paarkkavillai | Has not seen my heart |
| Yaezhai sonna sollai | The words spoken by this poor woman |
| En deivam ketkkavillai | My God did not listen to |
| Female | |
| Naayagan ooridamum anbin | The hero in one place, and the loving |
| Naayagi ooridamum | Heroine in another place |
| Vaazhum kaaviyam enathammaa | This is a living epic, my dear |
| Ellaam kaaranam vithiyammaa | Everything is caused by destiny, my dear |
| Female | |
| Kannanin sannathiyil | In the presence of Lord Krishna |
| Enthan kanmani punnagaiyil | In the smile of my precious eye |
| Inimel kaalangal ullavarai | From now on, as long as time exists |
| Enthan ponmanikenna kurai | What grievance could my golden deer have? |
| Female | |
| Kannanin sannathiyil | In the presence of Lord Krishna |
| Enthan kanmani punnagaiyil | In the smile of my precious eye |
| Male | |
| Maalai soodikondu | Wearing a garland |
| En manjal vaazhaithandu | My golden banana-stem-like lady |
| Vaazha vendumendru | Desiring that she should live happily |
| Naan vaadi nindrathundu | I have withered in anxiety |
| Female | |
| Annan seitha yaavum | Everything my elder brother did |
| En nanmaikkaaga endru | Was for my own good |
| Kandu konda pinbu naan | After realizing this |
| Amaithi kondathundu | I found peace |
| Male | |
| Kondavan thunaiyodu | With the support of her husband |
| Nettri kunguma malarodu | With the vermilion flower on her forehead |
| Thangai mangalam peravendum | May my younger sister attain auspiciousness |
| Annaal kangalil varavendum | That day must come before my eyes |
| Male | |
| Kannanin sannathiyil | In the presence of Lord Krishna |
| Enthan kanmani punnagaiyil | In the smile of my precious eye |
| Inimel kaalangal ullavarai | From now on, as long as time exists |
| Enthan ponmanikenna kurai | What grievance could my golden deer have? |
கண்ணனின் சன்னதியில்
எந்தன் கண்மணி புன்னகையில்
இனிமேல் காலங்கள் உள்ளவரை
எந்தன் பொன்மணிக்கென்ன குறை
In the presence of Lord Krishna
In the smile of my precious eye
From now on, as long as time exists
What grievance could my golden deer have?
உன்னைப் போல பிள்ளை
நான் பெற்றெடுக்கவில்லை
அன்னை என்று என்னை
நீ ஏற்று கொண்ட முல்லை
A child like you
I have not given birth to
Calling me a mother
You accepted me, oh jasmine flower
மாலையிட்ட மன்னன்
என் மனதை பார்க்கவில்லை
ஏழை சொன்ன சொல்லை
என் தெய்வம் கேட்கவில்லை
The king who wedded me
Has not seen my heart
The words spoken by this poor woman
My God did not listen to
நாயகன் ஓரிடமும் அன்பின்
நாயகி ஓரிடமும்
வாழும் காவியம் எனதம்மா
எல்லாம் காரணம் விதியம்மா
The hero in one place, and the loving
Heroine in another place
This is a living epic, my dear
Everything is caused by destiny, my dear
கண்ணனின் சன்னதியில்
எந்தன் கண்மணி புன்னகையில்
இனிமேல் காலங்கள் உள்ளவரை
எந்தன் பொன்மணிக்கென்ன குறை
In the presence of Lord Krishna
In the smile of my precious eye
From now on, as long as time exists
What grievance could my golden deer have?
கண்ணனின் சன்னதியில்
எந்தன் கண்மணி புன்னகையில்
In the presence of Lord Krishna
In the smile of my precious eye
மாலை சூடிகொண்டு
என் மஞ்சள் வாழைத்தண்டு
வாழ வேண்டுமென்று
நான் வாடி நின்றதுண்டு
Wearing a garland
My golden banana-stem-like lady
Desiring that she should live happily
I have withered in anxiety
மாலை சூடிகொண்டு
என் மஞ்சள் வாழைத்தண்டு
வாழ வேண்டுமென்று
நான் வாடி நின்றதுண்டு
Everything my elder brother did
Was for my own good
After realizing this
I found peace
அண்ணன் செய்த யாவும்
என் நன்மைக்காக என்று
கண்டு கொண்ட பின்பு நான்
அமைதி கொண்டதுண்டு
With the support of her husband
With the vermilion flower on her forehead
May my younger sister attain auspiciousness
That day must come before my eyes
கொண்டவன் துணையோடு
நெற்றி குங்கும மலரோடு
தங்கை மங்கலம் பெறவேண்டும்
அந்நாள் கண்களில் வரவேண்டும்
In the presence of Lord Krishna
In the smile of my precious eye
From now on, as long as time exists
What grievance could my golden deer have?
கண்ணனின் சன்னதியில்
எந்தன் கண்மணி புன்னகையில்
இனிமேல் காலங்கள் உள்ளவரை
எந்தன் பொன்மணிக்கென்ன குறை
Kannanin sannathiyil
In the presence of Lord Krishna
Enthan kanmani punnagaiyil
In the smile of my precious eye
Inimel kaalangal ullavarai
From now on, as long as time exists
Enthan ponmanikenna kurai
What grievance could my golden deer have?
Unnai pola pillai
A child like you
Naan pettredukkavillai
I have not given birth to
Annai endru ennai
Calling me a mother
Nee yaettru konda mullai
You accepted me, oh jasmine flower
Maalaiyitta mannan
The king who wedded me
En manaathai paarkkavillai
Has not seen my heart
Yaezhai sonna sollai
The words spoken by this poor woman
En deivam ketkkavillai
My God did not listen to
Naayagan ooridamum anbin
The hero in one place, and the loving
Naayagi ooridamum
Heroine in another place
Vaazhum kaaviyam enathammaa
This is a living epic, my dear
Ellaam kaaranam vithiyammaa
Everything is caused by destiny, my dear
Kannanin sannathiyil
In the presence of Lord Krishna
Enthan kanmani punnagaiyil
In the smile of my precious eye
Inimel kaalangal ullavarai
From now on, as long as time exists
Enthan ponmanikenna kurai
What grievance could my golden deer have?
Kannanin sannathiyil
In the presence of Lord Krishna
Enthan kanmani punnagaiyil
In the smile of my precious eye
Maalai soodikondu
Wearing a garland
En manjal vaazhaithandu
My golden banana-stem-like lady
Vaazha vendumendru
Desiring that she should live happily
Naan vaadi nindrathundu
I have withered in anxiety
Annan seitha yaavum
Everything my elder brother did
En nanmaikkaaga endru
Was for my own good
Kandu konda pinbu naan
After realizing this
Amaithi kondathundu
I found peace
Kondavan thunaiyodu
With the support of her husband
Nettri kunguma malarodu
With the vermilion flower on her forehead
Thangai mangalam peravendum
May my younger sister attain auspiciousness
Annaal kangalil varavendum
That day must come before my eyes
Kannanin sannathiyil
In the presence of Lord Krishna
Enthan kanmani punnagaiyil
In the smile of my precious eye
Inimel kaalangal ullavarai
From now on, as long as time exists
Enthan ponmanikenna kurai
What grievance could my golden deer have?
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This poignant duet expresses the deep emotional bond, sacrifices, and understanding between siblings standing before Lord Krishna. The sister reflects on her pain and how her elder brother took on a motherly role to guide her, while accepting her unfulfilled desires as the work of destiny. The brother expresses his deep love and anxiety for his sister's well-being, praying for her long, prosperous, and auspicious married life. Ultimately, mutual understanding and spiritual devotion bring peace to their hearts despite life's trials.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Uvamaani (Metaphor)
“Enthan ponmanikenna kurai”
The speaker lovingly refers to the sister/beloved as 'ponmaan' (golden deer), highlighting tenderness and innocence.
Metaphor
“En manjal vaazhaithandu”
The phrase 'vaazhaithandu' (banana stem) metaphorically depicts elegance, purity, and delicacy.
Edukai (Second letter rhyming)
“Annan seitha yaavum / En nanmaikkaaga endru”
The second letter 'n' (ன) rhymes between 'Annan' and 'En' across adjacent lines.
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Trivia
Composed by M. S. Viswanathan with lyrics by Vaali, this song from 'Iraivan Kodutha Varam' (1976) is a classic depiction of sibling affection rendered beautifully by P. Susheela and P. Jayachandran.
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