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Lyrics & meaning

Kasthuri Maan Ondru

From Sankarlal · 1982

Lyricist
Pulamaipithan
Singers
Malaysia Vasudevan, S. Janaki
Music directors
Ilayaraja, Gangai Amaran
Movie name
Sankarlal
Movie release year
1982
Lyrics added on
23 Dec 2022

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Kasthuri maan ondru
Palar kann paarvaiyil nindru
Kasthuri maan ondru
Palar kann paarvaiyil nindru
Oru maalai mudhal maru kaalai varai
Pesattum kadhal kadhai
Kasthuri maan ondru
Palar kann paarvaiyil nindru
Aadai thiraiyinil moodum ragasiyamo
Thevai sugam enil naanam avasiyamo
Thookkam varavillaiyae
Un chella kili tholil vizhavillaiyae
Anthi kalaiyil mayangum nilaiyil
Azhagiya kannamida ninaivillaiyo
Intha idhazhil ezhuthum kavithai suvaiyinaai
Enni vara manam illaiyo
Kasthuri maan ondru
Palar kann paarvaiyil nindru
Oru maalai mudhal maru kaalai varai
Pesattum kadhal kadhai
: Kasthuri maan ondru
Palar kann paarvaiyil nindru
Naan oor kaliyuga kannan ilamaiyilae
Aanaal thugil thara ennaal mudiyalaiyae
Unnai siraiyeduppaen
En nenjil ulla ennam thanai mudippaen
Mella valaippaen pidippen koduppaen
Adharkkena vanththuvittu povaeno
Nalla sarakkaa murukkaa irukkaa ninaiththathil
Oviyamondru kaanpeno
Angam muzhuvathum thangam theriyuthadi
Allum pozhuthinil kallam puriyuthadi
Female :Nottam viduvathenna
Pen maanai kandu noyil vizhuvathenna
Thanga pathakkam unakkum kidaikkum
Idhazhgalil mella mella pathikkattumaa
Female :Antha pazhakkam enakkum pidikkum
Sugangalai solli solli rasikkattumaa
……………..
Kasthuri maan ondru
Palar kann paarvaiyil nindru
Oru maalai mudhal maru kaalai varai
Pesattum kadhal kadhai
Kasthuri maan ondru
Palar kann paarvaiyil nindru
Oru maalai mudhal maru kaalai varai
Pesattum kadhal kadhai
A musk deer,
Standing before everyone's eyes,
A musk deer,
Standing before everyone's eyes,
From one evening until the next morning,
Let it tell a story of love!
A musk deer,
Standing before everyone's eyes,
Is it a secret hidden beneath the veil of clothes?
If pleasure is what we want, is shyness really needed?
Sleep refuses to come,
Your pet parrot hasn't rested on your shoulder yet.
In the enchanted mood of the falling dusk,
Don't you remember to kiss my lovely cheek?
You who relish the poem written on these lips,
Doesn't your heart wish to think of it and come?
A musk deer,
Standing before everyone's eyes,
From one evening until the next morning,
Let it tell a story of love!
A musk deer,
Standing before everyone's eyes,
In my youth, I am this town's Krishna,
Yet I cannot bring myself to return your clothes!
I will take you captive,
And fulfill the longing in my heart.
I will gently bend you, hold you, and give my love—
Would I just come for that and walk away?
Wondering if you are fine and full of spirit,
Will I behold a living painting?
Gold shines all over your body, my girl,
When I gather you close, I sense your playful tricks!
Why are you eyeing me like this?
Why are you falling love-sick at the sight of a doe?
You too will receive a gold medal,
Shall I imprint it gently on your lips?
I love that habit too,
Shall I speak of pleasures and savor them?
...
A musk deer,
Standing before everyone's eyes,
From one evening until the next morning,
Let it tell a story of love!
A musk deer,
Standing before everyone's eyes,
From one evening until the next morning,
Let it tell a story of love!
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

Kasthuri Maan Ondru from Sankarlal (1982) is a playful and romantic duet depicting a flirtatious dialogue between two lovers. The lyrics draw a comparison between the beloved and a rare, precious musk deer standing amidst the gaze of onlookers, expressing an eager desire for an all-night conversation of love and intimacy.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uvamai)

“Kasthuri maan ondru”

The heroine is poetically compared to a 'Kasthuri Maan' (Musk Deer), symbolizing rare beauty, grace, and attraction.

Allusion (Aaluvaamai)

“Naan oor kaliyuga kannan ilamaiyilae”

The male protagonist compares himself to 'Kaliyuga Kannan' (Lord Krishna of the modern age), referencing Krishna's romantic and mischievous persona.

Iyaibu (Rhyme)

“Aadai thiraiyinil moodum ragasiyamo / Thevai sugam enil naanam avasiyamo”

End-rhyming structure used effectively to maintain rhythmic flow across lines (e.g., 'ragasiyamo' / 'avasiyamo').

Did you know?

Trivia

Sankarlal (1982) stars Kamal Haasan in dual roles. Although Ilaiyaraaja and Gangai Amaran were both credited for the soundtrack, this iconic track was composed by Ilaiyaraaja and penned by lyricist Pulamaipithan.

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