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Kannanin Sannathiyil I

From Oru Kodiyil Iru Malargal · 1976

Lyricist
Vaali
Singer
K. J. Yesudas
Music director
M. S. Vishwanathan
Movie name
Oru Kodiyil Iru Malargal
Movie release year
1976
Lyrics added on
3 Jan 2024

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Alangaara oviyam anbu enum kaaviyam
Annanin thangai angae
Nalam paadum nenjame naalellaam
Kondavan thangaiyin annan ingae
Kannanin sannathiyil
Enthan kanmani punnagaiyil
Inimel kaalangal ullavarai
Enthan ponmanikenna kurai
Kannanin sannathiyil
Enthan kanmani punnagaiyil
Inimel kaalangal ullavarai
Enthan ponmanikenna kurai
Anbu sonna vedham
Naan andru konda paasam
Engu nindra pothum
En ennam unnai vaazhththum
Annamitta kaigal
Naan annai endru sollum
Gangai pola pongum
En thangai konda ullam
Karpanai oru kodi
Enthan kan vazhi uruvaagi
Indru soppanam kaanuthammaa
Engo sinthanai oduthammaa
Kannanin sannathiyil
Enthan kanmani punnagaiyil
Inimel kaalangal ullavarai
Enthan ponmanikenna kurai
Maalai soodikondu
En manjal vaazhai kandru
Naanam ponga nindru
Naan kaana vendum endru
Annan seitha yaavum
Nee arinthathillai indru
Kaalam solla koodum
En ullam ennavendru
Kattilil orr uravu pinnaal
Thottilil orr uravu
Ithupol aayiram uravu varum
Engae annanin ninaivu varum
Kannanin sannathiyil
Enthan kanmani punnagaiyil
Inimel kaalangal ullavarai
Enthan ponmanikenna kurai
A beautiful painting, an epic poem of love,
There stands the brother's sister.
With a heart that sings for her well-being all day long,
Here stands the sister's brother.
In Lord Krishna's sacred presence,
In the smile of my beloved sister,
From now on, as long as time goes on,
What sorrow could my precious gem ever face?
In Lord Krishna's sacred presence,
In the smile of my beloved sister,
From now on, as long as time goes on,
What sorrow could my precious gem ever face?
The sacred truth taught by love
Is the affection I have held since childhood.
Wherever I may stand,
My thoughts will always bless you.
The hands that fed me food,
I look upon as those of a mother.
Flowing purely like the holy Ganga,
Is the generous heart of my sister.
Countless visions rising
Right before my eyes,
Weave sweet dreams today, my dear,
And my thoughts drift far away...
In Lord Krishna's sacred presence,
In the smile of my beloved sister,
From now on, as long as time goes on,
What sorrow could my precious gem ever face?
Wearing your bridal garland,
My gentle, tender sister,
Standing with shy grace—
Just so I could see you like that,
Everything your brother has done,
You do not realize today.
In time, the days ahead will tell
What was truly in my heart.
A bond in marriage, and later,
A bond in the cradle.
A thousand such new bonds will come,
And where will you find a thought for your brother?
In Lord Krishna's sacred presence,
In the smile of my beloved sister,
From now on, as long as time goes on,
What sorrow could my precious gem ever face?
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This emotional song portrays the unconditional affection and protective love of an elder brother for his sister. Standing before Lord Krishna, the brother praises her pure heart, comparing her generosity and warmth to a mother's touch and her affection to the holy river Ganges. He reflects on his sacrifices and wishes her eternal happiness as she embarks on married life. As he contemplates her future, he acknowledges that new bonds—marriage and motherhood—will eventually take center stage in her life, wondering if his memory might fade away in time. Despite this bittersweet realization, his blessings and love for her remain eternal and selfless.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Simile (Upamai)

“Gangai pola pongum”

Compares the sister's overflowing love and warmth to the holy River Ganges.

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

“En manjal vaazhai kandru”

Metaphorically addresses the sister as a tender yellow banana sapling representing youth and fertility.

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

“Alangaara oviyam anbu enum kaaviyam”

Describes love as an artistic painting and a grand epic poem.

Alliteration (Emonai / Ethirai)

“Kattilil orr uravu pinnaal / Thottilil orr uravu”

Rhythmic rhyming structure between consecutive lines using 'Kattilil' and 'Thottilil' to contrast stages of life.

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Trivia

Composed by M. S. Viswanathan with lyrics by Vaali and sung by K. J. Yesudas, this track is renowned for its sentimental exploration of the sibling bond in Tamil cinema. The song beautifully captures the cultural weight of brotherly devotion and marriage transitions in traditional South Indian families.

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