Keli Migacheivaal
From Rathna Kumar · 1949
- Lyricist
- Papanasam Sivan
- Singer
- P. U. Chinnappa
- Music directors
- G. Ramanathan, C. R. Subbaraman
- Details
- Rathna Kumar1949
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Kaelimiga cheivaal | She plays playfully, |
| Kaettadhellaan thaan tharuvaal | She grants whatever is asked. |
| Kaelimiga cheivaal | She plays playfully, |
| Kaettadhellaan thaan tharuvaal | She grants whatever is asked. |
| Vaelaigalai seidhu kondae | While doing her household work, |
| Vaedikkai kaattiduvaal | She displays amusing antics. |
| Vaelaigalai seidhu kondae | While doing her household work, |
| Vaedikkai kaattiduvaal | She displays amusing antics. |
| Yaenadi nee naettriravu yaen | If I ask, 'Why were you angry |
| Kobam kondaa endraal | at me last night?' |
| Yaenadi nee naettriravu yaen | If I ask, 'Why were you angry |
| Kobam kondaa endraal | at me last night?' |
| Yaeriyilae meen pidithaen | She says, 'I caught a fish in the lake, |
| Pal novu vandhadhenbaal | and got a toothache.' |
| Male | |
| Veettilae endraikkum | At home, forever, |
| Oyaamal uzhaithiduvaal | She works endlessly without rest. |
| Veettilae endraikkum | At home, forever, |
| Oyaamal uzhaithiduvaal | She works endlessly without rest. |
| Paattilae ulla mellaam | She says, 'Look, I lost everything |
| Parikoduthaen paarumenbaal | that was in my song.' |
| Paattilae ulla mellaam | She says, 'Look, I lost everything |
| Parikoduthaen paarumenbaal | that was in my song.' |
| Male | |
| Kittatthil vandhu nindru | She comes standing close, |
| Otti otti paesiduvaal | And talks clinging closely. |
| Kittatthil vandhu nindru | She comes standing close, |
| Otti otti paesiduvaal | And talks clinging closely. |
| Kitti anaindhidilo | If I hold her close in embrace, |
| Etti nindru paesu menbaal | She says, 'Stand at a distance and talk!' |
| Kitti anaindhidilo | If I hold her close in embrace, |
| Etti nindru paesu menbaal | She says, 'Stand at a distance and talk!' |
| Male | |
| Maadhavalaal kandasugam | The happiness experienced through women |
| Miga undu kandeer | is indeed great, you see. |
| Maadhavalaal kandasugam | The happiness experienced through women |
| Miga undu kandeer | is indeed great, you see. |
| Maadhargalillaamalindha | Without women in this world, |
| Maanilathil vaazhvumillai | there is no life. |
| Maadhargalillaamalindha | Without women in this world, |
| Maanilathil vaazhvumillai | there is no life. |
| Male | |
| Munn vinaiyaal naanum | As I was wilting with a broken heart |
| Manamudaindhu vaadugaiyil | due to my past deeds, |
| Munn vinaiyaal naanum | As I was wilting with a broken heart |
| Manamudaindhu vaadugaiyil | due to my past deeds, |
| Maadhavalai kandaen | I saw a woman named Madhavi, |
| Maaladhi naan endraal | and she said, 'I am Malathi.' |
| Maadhavalai kandaen | I saw a woman named Madhavi, |
| Maaladhi naan endraal | and she said, 'I am Malathi.' |
| Male | |
| Kattazhagu ulla udal | A exquisitely beautiful body, |
| Kannilae nalla gunam…mm..mm…mm… | a noble character seen in her eyes... |
| Kaana kan koosum karum kuzhalaal | Dark hair so radiant it dazzles the eyes to behold, |
| Oppuyarvattra oyyaara nadaiyudanae…ae..ae… | With an unequaled, majestic walking posture... |
| Enaikkandu kaaranamun kaettu | Seeing me, she asked for the reason, |
| Oorum paerum oliyaamal koorumendraal | And asked me to tell my hometown and name without hiding. |
| Male | |
| Pasiyaara chorillai | There was no rice to satisfy my hunger, |
| Paduthuranga veedillai…ee…ee.. | There was no home to lie down and sleep... |
| Nasithidindha sathirathil | In a dilapidated choultry, |
| Naan poi paduthirundhaen | I had gone and laid down. |
| Nadu nisiyil paei koottam | At midnight, seeing a crowd of ghosts coming, |
| Varakkandu bayandhu…ee…ee… | fearing for my life... |
| Odinaen odi olindhaen | I ran and hid, |
| Ammammaa unai naan kandaen… | Oh dear, then I saw you... |
| Naan unaik kandaen | I saw you! |
| Male | |
| Thaali kattum pendaatti | To marry as a wedded wife, |
| Thangu thadai yaedhumillai | there are no obstacles or hindrances. |
| Thaali kattum pendaatti | To marry as a wedded wife, |
| Thangu thadai yaedhumillai | there are no obstacles or hindrances. |
| Naanor anaadhai naadhi | I am an orphan, destitute, |
| Yaedhu millaadhavan | without anyone or anything. |
| Naanor anaadhai naadhi | I am an orphan, destitute, |
| Yaedhu millaadhavan | without anyone or anything. |
| Aana thuyaru kalavillai | My endless sorrow did not diminish, |
| Aana thuyaru kalavillai | My endless sorrow did not diminish, |
| Aadharithaal podhu mendraen | I said it would suffice if she supported me. |
| Male | |
| Andrumudhal naangal | From that day onward, |
| Anbaalinaindhu vittom | we bonded through love. |
| Nagarathu veedhigalil gaganathu | In the city streets, like a celestial maiden |
| Kannigai pol | from the skies, |
| Aval aaduvaal | She would dance, |
| Male | |
| Naan paaduvaen ambigai munn | And I would sing before the Goddess. |
| Naan pala aanaigal ittapinnar | After I gave many commands, |
| Nambikkai kondaal andha | Once she gained trust, |
| Naayagiyai naan manandhaen | I married that heroine. |
| Male | |
| Aval kaana kidaikkaadha thangam | She is rare gold impossible to find, |
| Aval kaana kidaikkaadha thangam | She is rare gold impossible to find. |
| Maadhavalai naan peravae | To obtain such a woman, |
| Enna thavam seidhu vittaen | what penance did I perform? |
| Maadhavalai naan peravae | To obtain such a woman, |
| Enna thavam seidhu vittaen | what penance did I perform? |
| Kaana kidaikkaadha thangam | Rare gold impossible to find, |
| Male | |
| Inbamudan vaazhkkaiyilae | In a life of happiness, |
| Ilavarasithanai kandu | seeing that princess, |
| En manam parikoduthaen | I lost my heart. |
| Innalgal pala naerumendru | Warning that many hardships would occur, |
| Iyambinaal needhi pala sonnaal | She spoke of many moral codes; |
| Niyaayam kaettaal | She asked for justice, |
| Azhudhaal pulambinaal | She wept and lamented, |
| Adithu thurathivittaen | Yet I beat her and drove her away. |
| Enniru kannin maniyaai | You who emerged as the pupil of my two eyes, |
| Udhitha maamaniyae | O great gem born to me! |
| Maniyae en anbae amudhae | My precious gem, my love, my nectar, |
| En aasai pokkishamae | My cherished treasure! |
| Panbae paarinil pathini rathinamae | Virtue itself, a gem of a chaste woman in this world! |
| Indrunai pirindhaen | Today I parted from you, |
| Indrunai pirindhaen | Today I parted from you, |
| Indrunai pirindhaen… | Today I parted from you... |
கேலிமிகச் செய்வாள்
கேட்டதெல்லாந் தான் தருவாள்
கேலிமிகச் செய்வாள்
கேட்டதெல்லாந்தான் தருவாள்
வேலைகளைச் செய்து கொண்டே
வேடிக்கை காட்டிடுவாள்
வேலைகளைச் செய்து கொண்டே
வேடிக்கை காட்டிடுவாள்
ஏனடி நீ நேற்றிரவு ஏன்
கோபம் கொண்டா யென்றால்
ஏரியிலே மீன் பிடித்தேன்
பல் நோவு வந்ததென்பாள்
She plays playfully,
She grants whatever is asked.
She plays playfully,
She grants whatever is asked.
While doing her household work,
She displays amusing antics.
While doing her household work,
She displays amusing antics.
If I ask, 'Why were you angry
at me last night?'
If I ask, 'Why were you angry
at me last night?'
She says, 'I caught a fish in the lake,
and got a toothache.'
வீட்டிலே என்றைக்கும்
ஓயாமல் உழைத்திடுவாள்
வீட்டிலே என்றைக்கும்
ஓயாமல் உழைத்திடுவாள்
பாட்டிலே உள்ள மெல்லாம்
பறிகொடுத்தேன் பாருமென்பாள்
பாட்டிலே உள்ள மெல்லாம்
பறிகொடுத்தேன் பாருமென்பாள்
At home, forever,
She works endlessly without rest.
At home, forever,
She works endlessly without rest.
She says, 'Look, I lost everything
that was in my song.'
She says, 'Look, I lost everything
that was in my song.'
கிட்டத்தில் வந்து நின்று
ஒட்டி ஒட்டிப் பேசிடுவாள்
கிட்டத்தில் வந்து நின்று
ஒட்டி ஒட்டிப் பேசிடுவாள்
கிட்டி அணைந்திடிலோ
எட்டி நின்று பேசு மென்பாள்
கிட்டி அணைந்திடிலோ
எட்டி நின்று பேசு மென்பாள்
She comes standing close,
And talks clinging closely.
She comes standing close,
And talks clinging closely.
If I hold her close in embrace,
She says, 'Stand at a distance and talk!'
If I hold her close in embrace,
She says, 'Stand at a distance and talk!'
மாதவளால் கண்டசுகம்
மிக உண்டு கண்டீர்
மாதவளால் கண்டசுகம்
மிக உண்டு கண்டீர்
மாதர்களில்லாமலிந்த
மானிலத்தில் வாழ்வுமில்லை
மாதர்களில்லாமலிந்த
மானிலத்தில் வாழ்வுமில்லை
The happiness experienced through women
is indeed great, you see.
The happiness experienced through women
is indeed great, you see.
Without women in this world,
there is no life.
Without women in this world,
there is no life.
முன் வினையால் நானும்
மனமுடைந்து வாடுகையில்
முன் வினையால் நானும்
மனமுடைந்து வாடுகையில்
மாதவளைக் கண்டேன்
மாலதி நான் என்றாள்
மாதவளைக் கண்டேன்
மாலதி நான் என்றாள்
As I was wilting with a broken heart
due to my past deeds,
As I was wilting with a broken heart
due to my past deeds,
I saw a woman named Madhavi,
and she said, 'I am Malathi.'
I saw a woman named Madhavi,
and she said, 'I am Malathi.'
கட்டழகு உள்ள உடல்
கண்ணிலே நல்ல குணம்...ம்ம்...ம்ம்.....ம்ம்
காணக் கண் கூசும் கரும் குழலாள்
ஒப்புயர்வற்ற ஒய்யார நடையுடனே.....ஏ.....ஏ...
எனைக்கண்டு காரணமுங் கேட்டு
ஊரும் பேரும் ஒளியாமள் கூறுமென்றாள்
A exquisitely beautiful body,
a noble character seen in her eyes...
Dark hair so radiant it dazzles the eyes to behold,
With an unequaled, majestic walking posture...
Seeing me, she asked for the reason,
And asked me to tell my hometown and name without hiding.
பசியாறச் சோறில்லை
படுத்துறங்க வீடில்லை......ஈ.....ஈ...
நசித்திடிந்த சத்திரத்தில்
நான் போய் படுத்திருந்தேன்
நடு நிசியில் பேய்க் கூட்டம்
வரக்கண்டு பயந்து.....ஈ.....ஈ...
ஓடினேன் ஓடி ஒளிந்தேன்
அம்மம்மா உனை நான் கண்டேன்...
நான் உனைக் கண்டேன்
There was no rice to satisfy my hunger,
There was no home to lie down and sleep...
In a dilapidated choultry,
I had gone and laid down.
At midnight, seeing a crowd of ghosts coming,
fearing for my life...
I ran and hid,
Oh dear, then I saw you...
I saw you!
தாலி கட்டும் பெண்டாட்டி
தங்கு தடை ஏதுமில்லை
தாலி கட்டும் பெண்டாட்டி
தங்கு தடை ஏதுமில்லை
நானோர் அனாதை நாதி
ஏது மில்லாதவன்
நானோர் அனாதை நாதி
ஏது மில்லாதவன்
ஆன துயருக் களவில்லை
ஆன துயருக் களவில்லை
ஆதரித்தால் போது மென்றேன்
To marry as a wedded wife,
there are no obstacles or hindrances.
To marry as a wedded wife,
there are no obstacles or hindrances.
I am an orphan, destitute,
without anyone or anything.
I am an orphan, destitute,
without anyone or anything.
My endless sorrow did not diminish,
My endless sorrow did not diminish,
I said it would suffice if she supported me.
அன்றுமுதல் நாங்கள்
அன்பாலிணைந்து விட்டோம்
நகரத்து வீதிகளில் ககனத்துக்
கன்னிகை போல்
அவள் ஆடுவாள்
From that day onward,
we bonded through love.
In the city streets, like a celestial maiden
from the skies,
She would dance,
நான் பாடுவேன் அம்பிகை முன்
நான் பல ஆணைகள் இட்டபின்னர்
நம்பிக்கை கொண்டாள் அந்த
நாயகியை நான் மணந்தேன்
And I would sing before the Goddess.
After I gave many commands,
Once she gained trust,
I married that heroine.
அவள் காணக் கிடைக்காத தங்கம்
அவள் காணக் கிடைக்காத தங்கம்
மாதவளை நான் பெறவே
என்ன தவம் செய்து விட்டேன்
மாதவளை நான் பெறவே
என்ன தவம் செய்து விட்டேன்
காணக் கிடைக்காத தங்கம்
She is rare gold impossible to find,
She is rare gold impossible to find.
To obtain such a woman,
what penance did I perform?
To obtain such a woman,
what penance did I perform?
Rare gold impossible to find,
இன்பமுடன் வாழ்க்கையிலே
இளவரசிதனைக் கண்டு
என் மணம் பறிகொடுத்தேன்
இன்னல்கள் பல நேருமென்று
இயம்பினாள் நீதி பல சொன்னாள்
நியாயம் கேட்டாள்
அழுதாள் புலம்பினாள்
அடித்துத் துரத்திவிட்டேன்
என்னிரு கண்ணின் மணியாய்
உதித்த மாமணியே
மணியே என் அன்பே அமுதே
என் ஆசைப் பொக்கிஷமே
பண்பே பாரினில் பத்தினி ரத்தினமே
இன்றுனைப் பிரிந்தேன்
இன்றுனைப் பிரிந்தேன்
இன்றுனைப் பிரிந்தேன்......
In a life of happiness,
seeing that princess,
I lost my heart.
Warning that many hardships would occur,
She spoke of many moral codes;
She asked for justice,
She wept and lamented,
Yet I beat her and drove her away.
You who emerged as the pupil of my two eyes,
O great gem born to me!
My precious gem, my love, my nectar,
My cherished treasure!
Virtue itself, a gem of a chaste woman in this world!
Today I parted from you,
Today I parted from you,
Today I parted from you...
Kaelimiga cheivaal
She plays playfully,
Kaettadhellaan thaan tharuvaal
She grants whatever is asked.
Kaelimiga cheivaal
She plays playfully,
Kaettadhellaan thaan tharuvaal
She grants whatever is asked.
Vaelaigalai seidhu kondae
While doing her household work,
Vaedikkai kaattiduvaal
She displays amusing antics.
Vaelaigalai seidhu kondae
While doing her household work,
Vaedikkai kaattiduvaal
She displays amusing antics.
Yaenadi nee naettriravu yaen
If I ask, 'Why were you angry
Kobam kondaa endraal
at me last night?'
Yaenadi nee naettriravu yaen
If I ask, 'Why were you angry
Kobam kondaa endraal
at me last night?'
Yaeriyilae meen pidithaen
She says, 'I caught a fish in the lake,
Pal novu vandhadhenbaal
and got a toothache.'
Veettilae endraikkum
At home, forever,
Oyaamal uzhaithiduvaal
She works endlessly without rest.
Veettilae endraikkum
At home, forever,
Oyaamal uzhaithiduvaal
She works endlessly without rest.
Paattilae ulla mellaam
She says, 'Look, I lost everything
Parikoduthaen paarumenbaal
that was in my song.'
Paattilae ulla mellaam
She says, 'Look, I lost everything
Parikoduthaen paarumenbaal
that was in my song.'
Kittatthil vandhu nindru
She comes standing close,
Otti otti paesiduvaal
And talks clinging closely.
Kittatthil vandhu nindru
She comes standing close,
Otti otti paesiduvaal
And talks clinging closely.
Kitti anaindhidilo
If I hold her close in embrace,
Etti nindru paesu menbaal
She says, 'Stand at a distance and talk!'
Kitti anaindhidilo
If I hold her close in embrace,
Etti nindru paesu menbaal
She says, 'Stand at a distance and talk!'
Maadhavalaal kandasugam
The happiness experienced through women
Miga undu kandeer
is indeed great, you see.
Maadhavalaal kandasugam
The happiness experienced through women
Miga undu kandeer
is indeed great, you see.
Maadhargalillaamalindha
Without women in this world,
Maanilathil vaazhvumillai
there is no life.
Maadhargalillaamalindha
Without women in this world,
Maanilathil vaazhvumillai
there is no life.
Munn vinaiyaal naanum
As I was wilting with a broken heart
Manamudaindhu vaadugaiyil
due to my past deeds,
Munn vinaiyaal naanum
As I was wilting with a broken heart
Manamudaindhu vaadugaiyil
due to my past deeds,
Maadhavalai kandaen
I saw a woman named Madhavi,
Maaladhi naan endraal
and she said, 'I am Malathi.'
Maadhavalai kandaen
I saw a woman named Madhavi,
Maaladhi naan endraal
and she said, 'I am Malathi.'
Kattazhagu ulla udal
A exquisitely beautiful body,
Kannilae nalla gunam…mm..mm…mm…
a noble character seen in her eyes...
Kaana kan koosum karum kuzhalaal
Dark hair so radiant it dazzles the eyes to behold,
Oppuyarvattra oyyaara nadaiyudanae…ae..ae…
With an unequaled, majestic walking posture...
Enaikkandu kaaranamun kaettu
Seeing me, she asked for the reason,
Oorum paerum oliyaamal koorumendraal
And asked me to tell my hometown and name without hiding.
Pasiyaara chorillai
There was no rice to satisfy my hunger,
Paduthuranga veedillai…ee…ee..
There was no home to lie down and sleep...
Nasithidindha sathirathil
In a dilapidated choultry,
Naan poi paduthirundhaen
I had gone and laid down.
Nadu nisiyil paei koottam
At midnight, seeing a crowd of ghosts coming,
Varakkandu bayandhu…ee…ee…
fearing for my life...
Odinaen odi olindhaen
I ran and hid,
Ammammaa unai naan kandaen…
Oh dear, then I saw you...
Naan unaik kandaen
I saw you!
Thaali kattum pendaatti
To marry as a wedded wife,
Thangu thadai yaedhumillai
there are no obstacles or hindrances.
Thaali kattum pendaatti
To marry as a wedded wife,
Thangu thadai yaedhumillai
there are no obstacles or hindrances.
Naanor anaadhai naadhi
I am an orphan, destitute,
Yaedhu millaadhavan
without anyone or anything.
Naanor anaadhai naadhi
I am an orphan, destitute,
Yaedhu millaadhavan
without anyone or anything.
Aana thuyaru kalavillai
My endless sorrow did not diminish,
Aana thuyaru kalavillai
My endless sorrow did not diminish,
Aadharithaal podhu mendraen
I said it would suffice if she supported me.
Andrumudhal naangal
From that day onward,
Anbaalinaindhu vittom
we bonded through love.
Nagarathu veedhigalil gaganathu
In the city streets, like a celestial maiden
Kannigai pol
from the skies,
Aval aaduvaal
She would dance,
Naan paaduvaen ambigai munn
And I would sing before the Goddess.
Naan pala aanaigal ittapinnar
After I gave many commands,
Nambikkai kondaal andha
Once she gained trust,
Naayagiyai naan manandhaen
I married that heroine.
Aval kaana kidaikkaadha thangam
She is rare gold impossible to find,
Aval kaana kidaikkaadha thangam
She is rare gold impossible to find.
Maadhavalai naan peravae
To obtain such a woman,
Enna thavam seidhu vittaen
what penance did I perform?
Maadhavalai naan peravae
To obtain such a woman,
Enna thavam seidhu vittaen
what penance did I perform?
Kaana kidaikkaadha thangam
Rare gold impossible to find,
Inbamudan vaazhkkaiyilae
In a life of happiness,
Ilavarasithanai kandu
seeing that princess,
En manam parikoduthaen
I lost my heart.
Innalgal pala naerumendru
Warning that many hardships would occur,
Iyambinaal needhi pala sonnaal
She spoke of many moral codes;
Niyaayam kaettaal
She asked for justice,
Azhudhaal pulambinaal
She wept and lamented,
Adithu thurathivittaen
Yet I beat her and drove her away.
Enniru kannin maniyaai
You who emerged as the pupil of my two eyes,
Udhitha maamaniyae
O great gem born to me!
Maniyae en anbae amudhae
My precious gem, my love, my nectar,
En aasai pokkishamae
My cherished treasure!
Panbae paarinil pathini rathinamae
Virtue itself, a gem of a chaste woman in this world!
Indrunai pirindhaen
Today I parted from you,
Indrunai pirindhaen
Today I parted from you,
Indrunai pirindhaen…
Today I parted from you...
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This narrative song from the film Rathna Kumar (1949) recounts a protagonist's journey of meeting, loving, marrying, and ultimately losing his beloved wife, Madhavi (also called Malathi). The song begins with playful and affectionate descriptions of her charming nature—her coy banter, untiring devotion to household duties, and endearing affection. The narrative then shifts to how the speaker, once a homeless orphan fleeing fear and hardship, met her and gained her trust. Joined by love, they shared a simple yet heavenly existence together. However, the emotional tone turns tragic towards the end. Despite her wisdom, moral guidance, and tears, the protagonist impulsively drove her away during a lapse of judgment. Realizing his tragic mistake, he grieves deeply for losing the 'rare gold' of his life and his chaste wife, lamenting the painful separation from his beloved treasure.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Monorhyme / Emonai (Second Letter Rhyme)
“Maadhavalaal kandasugam / Maadhargalillaamalindha”
Repetition of second letter consonantal harmony in lines like 'Kaelimiga' / 'Kaettadhellaan' and 'Maadhavalaal' / 'Maadhargalillaamalindha'.
Simile (Upamai)
“Nagarathu veedhigalil gaganathu / Kannigai pol”
Comparing the heroine's graceful dancing on city streets to a celestial nymph ('gaganathu kannigai pol').
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Aval kaana kidaikkaadha thangam”
Describing the wife as 'kaana kidaikkaadha thangam' (rare gold) and 'pathini rathiname' (gem among chaste women).
Anaphora / Repetition (Ettudhal)
“Indrunai pirindhaen”
Emphasis through repetitive phrasing such as 'Indrunai pirindhaen' (Today I parted from you) to heighten grief.
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Trivia
Rathna Kumar (1949) starred P. U. Chinnappa and M. G. Ramachandran (MGR). The lyrics were penned by the legendary Carnatic composer and lyricist Papanasam Sivan, known for blending classical Tamil poetry with dramatic storytelling.
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