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Lyrics & meaning

Lakshmi Vanthal Magaranipol

From Panam Penn Pasam · 1980

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Singers
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. P. Shailaja
Music director
Shankar Ganesh
Details
Panam Penn Pasam1980

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Lakshmi vanthaal mahaaraanipolGoddess Lakshmi has arrived like a great queen
Enayavalae nannaalithaeOh my soulmate, today is a auspicious day
Vaanodu megangal vaazhththukkal koorungalOh sky and clouds, convey your blessings
Vaanodu megangal vaazhththukkal koorungalOh sky and clouds, convey your blessings
Male
Lakshmi vanthaal mahaaraanipolGoddess Lakshmi has arrived like a great queen
Enayavalae nannaalithaeOh my soulmate, today is a auspicious day
Male
Kalai thanthaal kodi ena thanam thanthaalShe gave arts, and wealth worth crores
Kadhalenum kavi thanthaalShe gave poetry called love
Vaazhkkai enum varam thanthaalShe gave the boon called life
Male
Kalai thanthaal kodi ena thanam thanthaalShe gave arts, and wealth worth crores
Kadhalenum kavi thanthaalShe gave poetry called love
Vaazhkkai enum varam thanthaalShe gave the boon called life
Male
Thirumagal anbu kalaimagalGoddess of wealth with love, Goddess of knowledge
Aasai malaimagal en vasamGoddess of desire is under my possession
Manamagal nalai marumagalThe bride of today, the daughter-in-law of tomorrow
Inba tamizh magal ennidam aah aa….The sweet Tamil maiden is with me, ah aa...
Male
Lakshmi vanthaal mahaaraanipolGoddess Lakshmi has arrived like a great queen
Enayavalae nannaalithaeOh my soulmate, today is a auspicious day
Male
Alangaaram kanni magal thirukolamAdorned as a young maiden in a divine form
Thaedi vantha aadhaaram naalai enthan samsaaramThe sought-after support, my future family tomorrow
Male
Iravugal enna kanavugalWhat wonderful dreams in the nights
Nalla uravugal aayiramA thousand good relationships
Varavugal yaavum varavugalAll incoming gains are true blessings
Jodi paravaigal kaaviyamAn epic story of a pair of birds
Male
Lakshmi vanthaal mahaaraanipolGoddess Lakshmi has arrived like a great queen
Enayavalae nannaalithaeOh my soulmate, today is a auspicious day
Vaanodu megangal vaazhththukkal koorungalOh sky and clouds, convey your blessings
Vaanodu megangal vaazhththukkal koorungalOh sky and clouds, convey your blessings
Female
……………..Male : ...
Male :………………

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This song is an exuberant celebration of love, auspiciousness, and marital bliss. The protagonist rejoices over the arrival of his beloved, comparing her to Goddess Lakshmi entering the household like a majestic queen. Her presence is seen as bringing abundant prosperity, artistic inspiration, and spiritual fulfillment to his life. Written by the legendary Kannadasan, the lyrics skillfully invoke divine metaphors, referencing the holy trinity of goddesses (Lakshmi, Saraswati, and Parvati) to symbolize love, wisdom, and desire. The song paints a romantic picture of a joyous future filled with good relationships, dreams, and lifelong companionship.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Simile (Uvamai)

Lakshmi vanthaal mahaaraanipol

Comparing the arrival of the beloved to Goddess Lakshmi entering like a queen ('mahaaraanipol').

Alliteration (Monai)

Kalai thanthaal kodi ena thanam thanthaal

Repetition of initial consonant sounds 'ka' ('Kalai', 'kodi', 'Kadhalenum', 'kavi').

Allusion (Aalumaai)

Thirumagal anbu kalaimagal

References to the Hindu divine trinity of goddesses: Thirumagal (Lakshmi), Kalaimagal (Saraswati), and Malaimagal (Parvati).

Anaphora / End Rhyme (Iyaibu)

Vaazhkkai enum varam thanthaal

The repetitive use of 'thanthaal' at the end of consecutive lines to create a rhythmic cadence.

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Trivia

The song is composed by the music director duo Shankar-Ganesh and features vocals by S. P. Balasubrahmanyam alongside his sister S. P. Shailaja. Kannadasan's lyrics blend devotional imagery with romantic themes, a signature style seen in many of his popular tracks during this era.

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