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Kannanin Sannathiyil (Duet)

From Oru Kodiyil Iru Malargal · 1976

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
P. Susheela, P. Jayachandran
Music director
M. S. Vishwanathan
Movie name
Oru Kodiyil Iru Malargal
Movie release year
1976
Lyrics added on
14 Jan 2024

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Kannanin sannathiyil
Enthan kanmani punnagaiyil
Inimel kaalangal ullavarai
Enthan ponmanikenna kurai
Unnai pola pillai
Naan pettredukkavillai
Annai endru ennai
Nee yaettru konda mullai
Maalaiyitta mannan
En manaathai paarkkavillai
Yaezhai sonna sollai
En deivam ketkkavillai
Naayagan ooridamum anbin
Naayagi ooridamum
Vaazhum kaaviyam enathammaa
Ellaam kaaranam vithiyammaa
Kannanin sannathiyil
Enthan kanmani punnagaiyil
Inimel kaalangal ullavarai
Enthan ponmanikenna kurai
Kannanin sannathiyil
Enthan kanmani punnagaiyil
Maalai soodikondu
En manjal vaazhaithandu
Vaazha vendumendru
Naan vaadi nindrathundu
Annan seitha yaavum
En nanmaikkaaga endru
Kandu konda pinbu naan
Amaithi kondathundu
Kondavan thunaiyodu
Nettri kunguma malarodu
Thangai mangalam peravendum
Annaal kangalil varavendum
Kannanin sannathiyil
Enthan kanmani punnagaiyil
Inimel kaalangal ullavarai
Enthan ponmanikenna kurai
In the presence of Lord Krishna,
In the smile of my precious darling,
From now on, as long as time lasts,
What could my golden deer ever lack?
A child like you,
I did not give birth to.
Yet calling me your mother,
You accepted me, my sweet jasmine flower.
The husband who wed me
Never understood my heart.
The plea of this poor soul,
My God did not hear.
The hero living in one town, and with love,
The heroine living in another—
Such is the living story of my life, my dear,
And destiny alone is to blame for it all.
In the presence of Lord Krishna,
In the smile of my precious darling,
From now on, as long as time lasts,
What could my golden deer ever lack?
In the presence of Lord Krishna,
In the smile of my precious darling,
Wearing her wedding garland,
My tender, golden sister
Must live a happy life—
Worrying over this, I once wilted in sorrow.
Everything my brother did
Was truly for my own good;
Once I came to realize this,
I finally found peace of mind.
With her husband beside her,
With the sacred kumkum mark blossoming on her forehead,
My sister must be blessed with every happiness,
And my eyes long to see that day.
In the presence of Lord Krishna,
In the smile of my precious darling,
From now on, as long as time lasts,
What could my golden deer ever lack?
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

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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