Maalai Ondru Kaiyil
From Kathanayaki · 1955
- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singers
- K. Jamunarani, Radha Jayalakshmi
- Music director
- G. Ramanathan
- Details
- Kathanayaki1955
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Maalai ondru kaiyil kondu suzhattri | Holding a garland in hand and twirling it |
| Immandapaththil nindru veesiduvaen | I will stand in this hall and throw it |
| Maalai ondru kaiyil kondu suzhattri | Holding a garland in hand and twirling it |
| Immandapaththil nindru veesiduvaen | I will stand in this hall and throw it |
| Adhu vanthu kazhuththil vizhnthavarai manavaalanaaga | Whomever's neck it falls upon, as my bridegroom |
| Udan kootti selvaen | I will immediately take them along |
| Vanthu kazhuththil vizhnthavarai manavaalanaaga | Whomever's neck it falls upon, as my bridegroom |
| Udan kootti selvaen | I will immediately take them along |
| Female | |
| Maalai ondru kaiyil kondu suzhattri | Holding a garland in hand and twirling it |
| Immandapaththil nindru veesiduvaen | I will stand in this hall and throw it |
| Female | |
| Kalaiyae un idhzh kaanum mudhal paadama | Oh Art, is seeing your lips the first lesson? |
| Inba kalaiyae un idhazh kaanum mudhal paadamaa | Oh Art of Joy, is seeing your lips the first lesson? |
| Kadhal kaniyae un vizhi kooda kavi paadumaa | Oh Fruit of Love, will even your eyes sing poetry? |
| Female | |
| Kalaiyae un idhzh kaanum mudhal paadama | Oh Art, is seeing your lips the first lesson? |
| Female | |
| Nilavodu vilaiyaadum ezhil thaaraiyai | The beautiful star playing with the moon |
| Nilavodu vilaiyaadum ezhil thaaraiyai | The beautiful star playing with the moon |
| Pirikka ninaiththaalum evaraalum niraiverumaa | Even if someone thinks to separate them, will it succeed? |
| Female | |
| Kalaiyae un idhzh kaanum mudhal paadama | Oh Art, is seeing your lips the first lesson? |
| Female | |
| Vilaimaathar vizhi mevum visham yaavume | All the poison residing in the eyes of courtesans |
| Vilaimaathar vizhi mevum visham yaavume | All the poison residing in the eyes of courtesans |
| Inba nilai kaanum anuraaga kalai koodamaa | Is it a hall of passionate art experiencing a state of bliss? |
| Female | |
| Vilaimaathar vizhi mevum visham yaavume | All the poison residing in the eyes of courtesans |
| Inba nilai kaanum anuraaga kalai koodamaa | Is it a hall of passionate art experiencing a state of bliss? |
| Female | |
| Ilangkaadhal manam nogum nilaiyaagumaa | Will it become a state where young love's heart hurts? |
| Ilangkaadhal manam nogum nilaiyaagumaa | Will it become a state where young love's heart hurts? |
| Irul mevum en vaazhvil oli veesumaa oli veesumaa | Will light shine in my life filled with darkness, will light shine? |
| Female | |
| Deivame kankanda deivamae | Oh God, visible deity |
| Kaalamellaam en vaazhvinil | All through time in my life |
| Kankanda deivamae | Oh visible deity |
| Kaalamellaam en vaazhvinil | All through time in my life |
| Kankanda deivamae | Oh visible deity |
| Female | |
| Aalaiyin karumpaaga | Like sugarcane crushed in a mill |
| Alaipdum thurumpaaga | Like a straw tossed about |
| Aalaiyin karumpaaga | Like sugarcane crushed in a mill |
| Alaipdum thurumpaaga | Like a straw tossed about |
| Amaithiyillaa vaazhvil oli veesa vareer | Come to shine light on a life without peace |
| Naan kanda deivamae… | Oh God I have seen... |
| Amaithiyillaa vaazhvil oli veesa vareer | Come to shine light on a life without peace |
| Naan kanda deivamae… | Oh God I have seen... |
| Female | |
| Kanithu vantha en karunai kadalae | My ocean of mercy that has ripened |
| Amuthu unnavaarum swaami | Come to eat nectar, my lord |
| Amuthu unnavaarum… | Come to eat nectar... |
| Female | |
| Kadan kedaamalae maadhaviyin | Without breaking obligations, Madhavi's |
| Kadan kedaamalae maadhaviyin | Without breaking obligations, Madhavi's |
| Amuthunnaen idhen aanai | I ate nectar, this is my pledge |
| Kannagiyae enthan maanae… | Oh Kannagi, my deer... |
| Female | |
| Kadan kedaamalae maadhaviyin | Without breaking obligations, Madhavi's |
| Amuthunnaen idhen aanai | I ate nectar, this is my pledge |
| Kannagiyae enthan maanae… | Oh Kannagi, my deer... |
| Female | |
| Adaikkalamae adaikkalame | Refuge! Refuge! |
| Adaikkalamae adaikkalame | Refuge! Refuge! |
| Adhinaya gunamulla erumai kannagi | Kannagi, the humble one with modest virtue |
| Adaikkalamae adaikkalame | Refuge! Refuge! |
| Female | |
| Ungal idaikulam thannil vantha | Who came into your cowherd community |
| Engalin thaayae | Our mother |
| Idaikulam thannil vantha | Who came into the cowherd community |
| Engalin thaayae | Our mother |
| Ini unaiyallaal kedhi illaiyarivaayae | Know that there is no refuge other than you anymore |
| Ini unaiyallaal kedhi illaiyarivaayae | Know that there is no refuge other than you anymore |
| Female | |
| Adaikkalamae adaikkalame | Refuge! Refuge! |
| Female | |
| Vaazhvinilae enakkethaenum thunbam vanthaal | If any sorrow comes to me in life |
| Vaiththa adaiyaalam maarividum | The set signs will change |
| Maangaai azhugividum malligai vaadividum | The mango will rot, the jasmine will wither |
| Maangaai azhugividum malligai vaadividum | The mango will rot, the jasmine will wither |
| Thengaai udainthu vidum | The coconut will break |
| Thiruvilakku anainthu vidum | The sacred lamp will go out |
| Female | |
| Vaazhvinilae enakkethaenum thunbam vanthaal | If any sorrow comes to me in life |
| Vaiththa adaiyaalam maarividum | The set signs will change |
| Female | |
| Silambo….silambu | Anklet... anklet |
| Senthamizh selvi oonjalaadidum | Where the maiden of pure Tamil swings |
| Senthamizh selvi oonjalaadidum | Where the maiden of pure Tamil swings |
| Sanga palagaiyilae valar sanga pulavargalae | Oh Sangam poets who flourished on the Sangam plank |
| Female | |
| Silambo….silambu | Anklet... anklet |
| Thanmaanam ulla nalla vanigargalae | Oh good merchants with self-respect |
| Thanmaanam ulla nalla vanigargalae | Oh good merchants with self-respect |
| Dharmam yaedhum thavaraa thanigargalae | Oh wealthy citizens who never deviate from righteousness |
| Female | |
| Sanga palagaiyile valar sanga pulavargalae | Oh Sangam poets who flourished on the Sangam plank |
| Silambo….silambu | Anklet... anklet |
| Female | |
| Nalla kaalam vanthathaiyaa koodave vaanga | Good times have come, sir, come along |
| Summa koodavae vaanga nampikkaiyaa | Just come along with confidence |
| Kaal silamabai ellaa ngaiyilae thaanga | Hold the anklet in everyone's hand |
| Solli vachcha maathiriyaa neenga | You, as if promised |
| Vilaiyai podunga raja | Quote the price, king |
| Sonna sollai ketpaaru koodavae vaanga | He will listen to the word said, come along |
| Naan sonna sollai ketpaaru koodavae vaanga | He will listen to the word I said, come along |
| Female | |
| Vaazhkkaiyin deepam marainthathae swaami | The lamp of life has vanished, Lord |
| Vaadaatha malarum ularnthathae swaami | Even the unfading flower has dried up, Lord |
| Valamaana chozhaiyum vattraatha poigaiyum | The fertile grove and the un-drying pond |
| Nilaimaari ponathae neethiyum marainthathae swaami | Their state has changed, and justice has vanished, Lord |
| Female | |
| Kodunkol aatchiyil uruvamaana kottravaa | Oh King formed under tyrannical rule |
| En kanavar kuttramae purinthathundaa | Has my husband ever committed a crime? |
| Kolai paathagam seitha pazhikaara pandiyaa | Oh blameworthy Pandya who committed the murder crime |
| Innaattil kuraiyedhum nernthathundaa | Has any flaw occurred in this land? |
| Female | |
| Aaraatchi illaatha mannavaa unnaiyae | Oh king without investigation, yourself |
| Agampaavaththaaal maranthaai | You forgot due to arrogance |
| Antho en silampathai paar | Alas, look at my anklet |
| Female | |
| Anthanar aravor aavodu mathanaiyum | Brahmins, righteous ones, along with cows |
| Aandror saandror paththini pennmaar | Elders, wise ones, chaste women |
| Anpargal vaazha aneethiyum veezha | For lovers to live and injustice to fall |
| Vaa…vaa….akkini deva… | Come... come... God of Fire... |
மாலை ஒன்று கையில் கொண்டு சுழற்றி
இம்மண்டபத்தில் நின்று வீசிடுவேன்
மாலை ஒன்று கையில் கொண்டு சுழற்றி
இம்மண்டபத்தில் நின்று வீசிடுவேன்
அது வந்து கழுத்தில் விழுந்தவரை மணவாளனாக
உடன் கூட்டிச் செல்வேன்.....
வந்து கழுத்தில் விழுந்தவரை மணவாளனாக
உடன் கூட்டிச் செல்வேன்.....
Holding a garland in hand and twirling it
I will stand in this hall and throw it
Holding a garland in hand and twirling it
I will stand in this hall and throw it
Whomever's neck it falls upon, as my bridegroom
I will immediately take them along
Whomever's neck it falls upon, as my bridegroom
I will immediately take them along
மாலை ஒன்று கையில் கொண்டு சுழற்றி
இம்மண்டபத்தில் நின்று வீசிடுவேன்
Holding a garland in hand and twirling it
I will stand in this hall and throw it
கலையே உன் இதழ் காணும் முதல் பாடமா
இன்பக் கலையே உன் இதழ் காணும் முதல் பாடமா
காதல் கனியே உன் விழிக் கூட கவி பாடுமா
Oh Art, is seeing your lips the first lesson?
Oh Art of Joy, is seeing your lips the first lesson?
Oh Fruit of Love, will even your eyes sing poetry?
கலையே உன் இதழ் காணும் முதல் பாடமா
Oh Art, is seeing your lips the first lesson?
நிலவோடு விளையாடும் எழில் தாரையை
நிலவோடு விளையாடும் எழில் தாரையை
பிரிக்க நினைத்தாலும் எவராலும் நிறைவேறுமா
The beautiful star playing with the moon
The beautiful star playing with the moon
Even if someone thinks to separate them, will it succeed?
கலையே உன் இதழ் காணும் முதல் பாடமா
Oh Art, is seeing your lips the first lesson?
விலைமாதர் விழி மேவும் விஷம் யாவுமே
விலைமாதர் விழி மேவும் விஷம் யாவுமே
இன்ப நிலை காணும் அனுராக கலை கூடமா
All the poison residing in the eyes of courtesans
All the poison residing in the eyes of courtesans
Is it a hall of passionate art experiencing a state of bliss?
விலைமாதர் விழி மேவும் விஷம் யாவுமே
இன்ப நிலை காணும் அனுராக கலை கூடமா
All the poison residing in the eyes of courtesans
Is it a hall of passionate art experiencing a state of bliss?
இளங்காதல் மனம் நோகும் நிலையாகுமா
இளங்காதல் மனம் நோகும் நிலையாகுமா
இருள் மேவும் என் வாழ்வில் ஒளி வீசுமா ஒளி வீசுமா
Will it become a state where young love's heart hurts?
Will it become a state where young love's heart hurts?
Will light shine in my life filled with darkness, will light shine?
தெய்வமே கண்கண்ட தெய்வமே
காலமெல்லாம் என் வாழ்வினில்
கண்கண்ட தெய்வமே
காலமெல்லாம் என் வாழ்வினில்
கண்கண்ட தெய்வமே
Oh God, visible deity
All through time in my life
Oh visible deity
All through time in my life
Oh visible deity
ஆலையின் கரும்பாக
அலைபடும் துரும்பாக
ஆலையின் கரும்பாக
அலைபடும் துரும்பாக
அமைதியில்லா வாழ்வில் ஒளி வீச வாரீர்
நான் கண்ட தெய்வமே....
அமைதியில்லா வாழ்வில் ஒளி வீச வாரீர்
நான் கண்ட தெய்வமே....
Like sugarcane crushed in a mill
Like a straw tossed about
Like sugarcane crushed in a mill
Like a straw tossed about
Come to shine light on a life without peace
Oh God I have seen...
Come to shine light on a life without peace
Oh God I have seen...
கனிந்து வந்த என் கருணைக் கடலே
அமுது உண்ணவாரும் ஸ்வாமி
அமுது உண்ணவாரும்.....
My ocean of mercy that has ripened
Come to eat nectar, my lord
Come to eat nectar...
கடன் கொடாமலே மாதவியின்
கடன் கொடாமலே மாதவியின்
அமுதுண்ணேன் இதென் ஆணை
கண்ணகியே எந்தன் மானே.....
Without breaking obligations, Madhavi's
Without breaking obligations, Madhavi's
I ate nectar, this is my pledge
Oh Kannagi, my deer...
கடன் கொடாமலே மாதவியின்
அமுதுண்ணேன் இதென் ஆணை
கண்ணகியே எந்தன் மானே.....
Without breaking obligations, Madhavi's
I ate nectar, this is my pledge
Oh Kannagi, my deer...
அடைக்கலமே அடைக்கலமே
அடைக்கலமே அடைக்கலமே
அதிநய குணமுள்ள அருமை கண்ணகி
அடைக்கலமே அடைக்கலமே
Refuge! Refuge!
Refuge! Refuge!
Kannagi, the humble one with modest virtue
Refuge! Refuge!
உங்கள் இடைகுலம் தன்னில் வந்த
எங்களின் தாயே
இடைகுலம் தன்னில் வந்த
எங்களின் தாயே
இனி உனையல்லால் கெதி இல்லையறிவாயே...
இனி உனையல்லால் கெதி இல்லையறிவாயே...
Who came into your cowherd community
Our mother
Who came into the cowherd community
Our mother
Know that there is no refuge other than you anymore
Know that there is no refuge other than you anymore
அடைக்கலமே அடைக்கலமே
Refuge! Refuge!
வாழ்வினிலே எனக்கேதேனும் துன்பம் வந்தால்
வைத்த அடையாளம் மாறிவிடும்
மாங்காய் அழுகிவிடும் மல்லிகை வாடிவிடும்
மாங்காய் அழுகிவிடும் மல்லிகை வாடிவிடும்
தேங்காய் உடைந்து விடும்
திருவிளக்கு அணைந்துவிடும்
If any sorrow comes to me in life
The set signs will change
The mango will rot, the jasmine will wither
The mango will rot, the jasmine will wither
The coconut will break
The sacred lamp will go out
வாழ்வினிலே எனக்கேதேனும் துன்பம் வந்தால்
வைத்த அடையாளம் மாறிவிடும்
If any sorrow comes to me in life
The set signs will change
சிலம்போ......சிலம்பு.......
செந்தமிழ்ச் செல்வி ஊஞ்சலாடிடும்
செந்தமிழ்ச் செல்வி ஊஞ்சலாடிடும்
சங்கப் பலகையிலே வளர் சங்கப் புலவர்களே
Anklet... anklet
Where the maiden of pure Tamil swings
Where the maiden of pure Tamil swings
Oh Sangam poets who flourished on the Sangam plank
சிலம்போ......சிலம்பு.......
தன்மானம் உள்ள நல்ல வணிகர்களே
தன்மானம் உள்ள நல்ல வணிகர்களே
தர்மம் ஏதும் தவறா தனிகர்களே........
Anklet... anklet
Oh good merchants with self-respect
Oh good merchants with self-respect
Oh wealthy citizens who never deviate from righteousness
சங்கப் பலகையிலே வளர் சங்கப் புலவர்களே
சிலம்போ......சிலம்பு.......
Oh Sangam poets who flourished on the Sangam plank
Anklet... anklet
நல்ல காலம் வந்ததையா கூடவே வாங்க
சும்மா கூடவே வாங்க நம்பிக்கையா
கால் சிலம்பை எல்லா எங்கையிலே தாங்க
சொல்லி வச்ச மாதிரியா நீங்க
விலையை போடுங்க ராஜா
சொன்ன சொல்லை கேட்பாரு கூடவே வாங்க
நான் சொன்ன சொல்லை கேட்பாரு கூடவே வாங்க....
Good times have come, sir, come along
Just come along with confidence
Hold the anklet in everyone's hand
You, as if promised
Quote the price, king
He will listen to the word said, come along
He will listen to the word I said, come along
வாழ்க்கையின் தீபம் மறைந்ததே ஸ்வாமி
வாடாத மலரும் உலர்ந்ததே ஸ்வாமி
வளமான சோலையும் வற்றாத பொய்கையும்
நிலைமாறி போனதே நீதியும் மறைந்ததே ஸ்வாமி...
The lamp of life has vanished, Lord
Even the unfading flower has dried up, Lord
The fertile grove and the un-drying pond
Their state has changed, and justice has vanished, Lord
கொடுங்கோல் ஆட்சியில் உருவமான கொற்றவா
என் கணவர் குற்றமே புரிந்ததுண்டா....
கொலைப் பாதகம் செய்த பழிகாரப் பாண்டியா
இந்நாட்டில் குறையேதும் நேர்ந்ததுண்டா
Oh King formed under tyrannical rule
Has my husband ever committed a crime?
Oh blameworthy Pandya who committed the murder crime
Has any flaw occurred in this land?
ஆராய்ச்சி இல்லாத மன்னவா உன்னையே
அகம்பாவத்தால் மறந்தாய்
அந்தோ என் சிலம்பதை பார்
Oh king without investigation, yourself
You forgot due to arrogance
Alas, look at my anklet
அந்தணர் அறவோர் ஆவொடு மதனையும்
ஆன்றோர் சான்றோர் பத்தினி பெண்மார்
அன்பர்கள் வாழ அநீதியும் வீழ.....
வா.......வா.......அக்கினி தேவா..............
Brahmins, righteous ones, along with cows
Elders, wise ones, chaste women
For lovers to live and injustice to fall
Come... come... God of Fire...
Maalai ondru kaiyil kondu suzhattri
Holding a garland in hand and twirling it
Immandapaththil nindru veesiduvaen
I will stand in this hall and throw it
Maalai ondru kaiyil kondu suzhattri
Holding a garland in hand and twirling it
Immandapaththil nindru veesiduvaen
I will stand in this hall and throw it
Adhu vanthu kazhuththil vizhnthavarai manavaalanaaga
Whomever's neck it falls upon, as my bridegroom
Udan kootti selvaen
I will immediately take them along
Vanthu kazhuththil vizhnthavarai manavaalanaaga
Whomever's neck it falls upon, as my bridegroom
Udan kootti selvaen
I will immediately take them along
Maalai ondru kaiyil kondu suzhattri
Holding a garland in hand and twirling it
Immandapaththil nindru veesiduvaen
I will stand in this hall and throw it
Kalaiyae un idhzh kaanum mudhal paadama
Oh Art, is seeing your lips the first lesson?
Inba kalaiyae un idhazh kaanum mudhal paadamaa
Oh Art of Joy, is seeing your lips the first lesson?
Kadhal kaniyae un vizhi kooda kavi paadumaa
Oh Fruit of Love, will even your eyes sing poetry?
Kalaiyae un idhzh kaanum mudhal paadama
Oh Art, is seeing your lips the first lesson?
Nilavodu vilaiyaadum ezhil thaaraiyai
The beautiful star playing with the moon
Nilavodu vilaiyaadum ezhil thaaraiyai
The beautiful star playing with the moon
Pirikka ninaiththaalum evaraalum niraiverumaa
Even if someone thinks to separate them, will it succeed?
Kalaiyae un idhzh kaanum mudhal paadama
Oh Art, is seeing your lips the first lesson?
Vilaimaathar vizhi mevum visham yaavume
All the poison residing in the eyes of courtesans
Vilaimaathar vizhi mevum visham yaavume
All the poison residing in the eyes of courtesans
Inba nilai kaanum anuraaga kalai koodamaa
Is it a hall of passionate art experiencing a state of bliss?
Vilaimaathar vizhi mevum visham yaavume
All the poison residing in the eyes of courtesans
Inba nilai kaanum anuraaga kalai koodamaa
Is it a hall of passionate art experiencing a state of bliss?
Ilangkaadhal manam nogum nilaiyaagumaa
Will it become a state where young love's heart hurts?
Ilangkaadhal manam nogum nilaiyaagumaa
Will it become a state where young love's heart hurts?
Irul mevum en vaazhvil oli veesumaa oli veesumaa
Will light shine in my life filled with darkness, will light shine?
Deivame kankanda deivamae
Oh God, visible deity
Kaalamellaam en vaazhvinil
All through time in my life
Kankanda deivamae
Oh visible deity
Kaalamellaam en vaazhvinil
All through time in my life
Kankanda deivamae
Oh visible deity
Aalaiyin karumpaaga
Like sugarcane crushed in a mill
Alaipdum thurumpaaga
Like a straw tossed about
Aalaiyin karumpaaga
Like sugarcane crushed in a mill
Alaipdum thurumpaaga
Like a straw tossed about
Amaithiyillaa vaazhvil oli veesa vareer
Come to shine light on a life without peace
Naan kanda deivamae…
Oh God I have seen...
Amaithiyillaa vaazhvil oli veesa vareer
Come to shine light on a life without peace
Naan kanda deivamae…
Oh God I have seen...
Kanithu vantha en karunai kadalae
My ocean of mercy that has ripened
Amuthu unnavaarum swaami
Come to eat nectar, my lord
Amuthu unnavaarum…
Come to eat nectar...
Kadan kedaamalae maadhaviyin
Without breaking obligations, Madhavi's
Kadan kedaamalae maadhaviyin
Without breaking obligations, Madhavi's
Amuthunnaen idhen aanai
I ate nectar, this is my pledge
Kannagiyae enthan maanae…
Oh Kannagi, my deer...
Kadan kedaamalae maadhaviyin
Without breaking obligations, Madhavi's
Amuthunnaen idhen aanai
I ate nectar, this is my pledge
Kannagiyae enthan maanae…
Oh Kannagi, my deer...
Adaikkalamae adaikkalame
Refuge! Refuge!
Adaikkalamae adaikkalame
Refuge! Refuge!
Adhinaya gunamulla erumai kannagi
Kannagi, the humble one with modest virtue
Adaikkalamae adaikkalame
Refuge! Refuge!
Ungal idaikulam thannil vantha
Who came into your cowherd community
Engalin thaayae
Our mother
Idaikulam thannil vantha
Who came into the cowherd community
Engalin thaayae
Our mother
Ini unaiyallaal kedhi illaiyarivaayae
Know that there is no refuge other than you anymore
Ini unaiyallaal kedhi illaiyarivaayae
Know that there is no refuge other than you anymore
Adaikkalamae adaikkalame
Refuge! Refuge!
Vaazhvinilae enakkethaenum thunbam vanthaal
If any sorrow comes to me in life
Vaiththa adaiyaalam maarividum
The set signs will change
Maangaai azhugividum malligai vaadividum
The mango will rot, the jasmine will wither
Maangaai azhugividum malligai vaadividum
The mango will rot, the jasmine will wither
Thengaai udainthu vidum
The coconut will break
Thiruvilakku anainthu vidum
The sacred lamp will go out
Vaazhvinilae enakkethaenum thunbam vanthaal
If any sorrow comes to me in life
Vaiththa adaiyaalam maarividum
The set signs will change
Silambo….silambu
Anklet... anklet
Senthamizh selvi oonjalaadidum
Where the maiden of pure Tamil swings
Senthamizh selvi oonjalaadidum
Where the maiden of pure Tamil swings
Sanga palagaiyilae valar sanga pulavargalae
Oh Sangam poets who flourished on the Sangam plank
Silambo….silambu
Anklet... anklet
Thanmaanam ulla nalla vanigargalae
Oh good merchants with self-respect
Thanmaanam ulla nalla vanigargalae
Oh good merchants with self-respect
Dharmam yaedhum thavaraa thanigargalae
Oh wealthy citizens who never deviate from righteousness
Sanga palagaiyile valar sanga pulavargalae
Oh Sangam poets who flourished on the Sangam plank
Silambo….silambu
Anklet... anklet
Nalla kaalam vanthathaiyaa koodave vaanga
Good times have come, sir, come along
Summa koodavae vaanga nampikkaiyaa
Just come along with confidence
Kaal silamabai ellaa ngaiyilae thaanga
Hold the anklet in everyone's hand
Solli vachcha maathiriyaa neenga
You, as if promised
Vilaiyai podunga raja
Quote the price, king
Sonna sollai ketpaaru koodavae vaanga
He will listen to the word said, come along
Naan sonna sollai ketpaaru koodavae vaanga
He will listen to the word I said, come along
Vaazhkkaiyin deepam marainthathae swaami
The lamp of life has vanished, Lord
Vaadaatha malarum ularnthathae swaami
Even the unfading flower has dried up, Lord
Valamaana chozhaiyum vattraatha poigaiyum
The fertile grove and the un-drying pond
Nilaimaari ponathae neethiyum marainthathae swaami
Their state has changed, and justice has vanished, Lord
Kodunkol aatchiyil uruvamaana kottravaa
Oh King formed under tyrannical rule
En kanavar kuttramae purinthathundaa
Has my husband ever committed a crime?
Kolai paathagam seitha pazhikaara pandiyaa
Oh blameworthy Pandya who committed the murder crime
Innaattil kuraiyedhum nernthathundaa
Has any flaw occurred in this land?
Aaraatchi illaatha mannavaa unnaiyae
Oh king without investigation, yourself
Agampaavaththaaal maranthaai
You forgot due to arrogance
Antho en silampathai paar
Alas, look at my anklet
Anthanar aravor aavodu mathanaiyum
Brahmins, righteous ones, along with cows
Aandror saandror paththini pennmaar
Elders, wise ones, chaste women
Anpargal vaazha aneethiyum veezha
For lovers to live and injustice to fall
Vaa…vaa….akkini deva…
Come... come... God of Fire...
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This iconic musical sequence from the 1955 film 'Kathanayaki' presents a dramatic dance-drama retelling of the classical Tamil epic 'Silappatikaram'. The narrative transitions through key emotional beats of Kovalan and Kannagi's story: starting with romantic playfulness and Kovalan's infatuation with Madhavi, shifting to Kannagi's devotion and Kovalan's repentance, proceeding to their travel to Madurai, and climaxing with Kannagi's ferocious grief and fury at the Pandya King following Kovalan's unjust execution, culminating in her summoning the God of Fire to destroy Madurai. Lyricist Kannadasan skillfully captures the archaic classical literary tone of Tamil epics while maintaining rhythmic appeal, paired with G. Ramanathan's rich theatrical score.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Simile (Upamai)
“Aalaiyin karumpaaga / Alaipdum thurumpaaga (Lines 32-33) bowling comparison of distress to sugarcane crushed in a mill and straw tossed in waves.”
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Karunai kadalae (Line 40) - 'Ocean of mercy' addressing Kovalan / God.”
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Vaazhkkaiyin deepam marainthathae swaami (Line 86) - 'Lamp of life' representing husband's life.”
Second-letter Rhyme (Edhukai)
“Maangaai azhugividum / Thengaai udainthu vidum (Lines 63, 65) - matching second syllable sound 'ng' across consecutive lines.”
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Trivia
This song is a rare extended drama-suite (Isai Nadagam) formatted inside a mid-1950s Tamil feature film. It vividly dramatizes Ilango Adigal's Silappatikaram with dynamic vocal performances by K. Jamuna Rani and Radha Jayalakshmi.
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