Maamayilena Nadamaaduraal
From Rajakumari · 1947
- Lyricist
- Udumalai Narayanakavi
- Singer
- M. M. Mariyappa
- Music director
- S. M. Subbaiah Naidu
- Details
- Rajakumari1947
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Maa mayilena nadanamaaduraal innaal | On this day, she dances like a grand peacock |
| Marumalar maeviya maadhu pol immaalini | This lady Malini is like Goddess Lakshmi residing on a fragrant flower |
| Maa mayilena nadanamaaduraal innaal | On this day, she dances like a grand peacock |
| Marumalar maeviya maadhu pol immaalini | This lady Malini is like Goddess Lakshmi residing on a fragrant flower |
| Maa mayilena nadamaaduraal innaal | On this day, she dances like a grand peacock |
| Male | |
| {Thogai magizhndhae aaduraal | Spreading her plumage with joy, she dances |
| Naagareega naattiyam | A sophisticated, cultured dance |
| Naesa baavanai yaagavae | Expressing gentle emotions of affection |
| Moganaangi polavae} (2) | Resembling an enchanting, beautiful maiden |
| Male | |
| Maa mayilena nadanamaaduraal innaal | On this day, she dances like a grand peacock |
| Marumalar maeviya maadhu pol immaalini | This lady Malini is like Goddess Lakshmi residing on a fragrant flower |
| Maa mayilena nadanamaaduraal innaal | On this day, she dances like a grand peacock |
| Male | |
| Paar thaangiya saedanaar polavae | Just like Lord Adishesha who sustains the earth |
| Paar thaangiya saedanaar polavae | Just like Lord Adishesha who sustains the earth |
| Paavaiyaal munnaalae aaduraal thannaalae | The maiden dances gracefully in front, all by herself |
| Paavaiyaal munnaalae aaduraal thannaalae | The maiden dances gracefully in front, all by herself |
| Paadaamalinnaalae paangaar poongodi polae | Without fading or tiring today, like a beautiful flowering creeper |
| Aarvamaayen naerilae | Eagerly and enthusiastically right before my eyes |
| Male | |
| Maa mayilena nadanamaaduraal innaal | On this day, she dances like a grand peacock |
| Marumalar maeviya maadhu pol immaalini | This lady Malini is like Goddess Lakshmi residing on a fragrant flower |
| Maa mayilena nadanamaaduraal innaal | On this day, she dances like a grand peacock |
மா மயிலென நடனமாடுறாள் இந்நாள்
மறுமலர் மேவிய மாது போல் இம்மாலினி
மா மயிலென நடனமாடுறாள் இந்நாள்
மறுமலர் மேவிய மாது போல் இம்மாலினி
மா மயிலென நடமாடுறாள் இந்நாள்
On this day, she dances like a grand peacock
This lady Malini is like Goddess Lakshmi residing on a fragrant flower
On this day, she dances like a grand peacock
This lady Malini is like Goddess Lakshmi residing on a fragrant flower
On this day, she dances like a grand peacock
{தோகை மகிழ்ந்தே ஆடுறாள்
நாகரீக நாட்டியம்
நேச பாவனை யாகவே
மோகனாங்கி போலவே} (2)
Spreading her plumage with joy, she dances
A sophisticated, cultured dance
Expressing gentle emotions of affection
Resembling an enchanting, beautiful maiden
மா மயிலென நடனமாடுறாள் இந்நாள்
மறுமலர் மேவிய மாது போல் இம்மாலினி
மா மயிலென நடனமாடுறாள் இந்நாள்
On this day, she dances like a grand peacock
This lady Malini is like Goddess Lakshmi residing on a fragrant flower
On this day, she dances like a grand peacock
பார் தாங்கிய சேடனார் போலவே
பார் தாங்கிய சேடனார் போலவே
பாவையாள் முன்னாலே ஆடுறாள் தன்னாலே
பாவையாள் முன்னாலே ஆடுறாள் தன்னாலே
பாடாமலின்னாலே பாங்கார் பூங்கொடி போலே
ஆர்வமாயென் நேரிலே
Just like Lord Adishesha who sustains the earth
Just like Lord Adishesha who sustains the earth
The maiden dances gracefully in front, all by herself
The maiden dances gracefully in front, all by herself
Without fading or tiring today, like a beautiful flowering creeper
Eagerly and enthusiastically right before my eyes
மா மயிலென நடனமாடுறாள் இந்நாள்
மறுமலர் மேவிய மாது போல் இம்மாலினி
மா மயிலென நடனமாடுறாள் இந்நாள்
On this day, she dances like a grand peacock
This lady Malini is like Goddess Lakshmi residing on a fragrant flower
On this day, she dances like a grand peacock
Maa mayilena nadanamaaduraal innaal
On this day, she dances like a grand peacock
Marumalar maeviya maadhu pol immaalini
This lady Malini is like Goddess Lakshmi residing on a fragrant flower
Maa mayilena nadanamaaduraal innaal
On this day, she dances like a grand peacock
Marumalar maeviya maadhu pol immaalini
This lady Malini is like Goddess Lakshmi residing on a fragrant flower
Maa mayilena nadamaaduraal innaal
On this day, she dances like a grand peacock
{Thogai magizhndhae aaduraal
Spreading her plumage with joy, she dances
Naagareega naattiyam
A sophisticated, cultured dance
Naesa baavanai yaagavae
Expressing gentle emotions of affection
Moganaangi polavae} (2)
Resembling an enchanting, beautiful maiden
Maa mayilena nadanamaaduraal innaal
On this day, she dances like a grand peacock
Marumalar maeviya maadhu pol immaalini
This lady Malini is like Goddess Lakshmi residing on a fragrant flower
Maa mayilena nadanamaaduraal innaal
On this day, she dances like a grand peacock
Paar thaangiya saedanaar polavae
Just like Lord Adishesha who sustains the earth
Paar thaangiya saedanaar polavae
Just like Lord Adishesha who sustains the earth
Paavaiyaal munnaalae aaduraal thannaalae
The maiden dances gracefully in front, all by herself
Paavaiyaal munnaalae aaduraal thannaalae
The maiden dances gracefully in front, all by herself
Paadaamalinnaalae paangaar poongodi polae
Without fading or tiring today, like a beautiful flowering creeper
Aarvamaayen naerilae
Eagerly and enthusiastically right before my eyes
Maa mayilena nadanamaaduraal innaal
On this day, she dances like a grand peacock
Marumalar maeviya maadhu pol immaalini
This lady Malini is like Goddess Lakshmi residing on a fragrant flower
Maa mayilena nadanamaaduraal innaal
On this day, she dances like a grand peacock
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This song describes a captivating dance performance by a woman named Malini. The lyricist compares her elegance and rhythmic movements to a peacock spreading its feathers in joy and her divine beauty to Goddess Lakshmi seated upon a lotus flower. Her dance combines modern sophistication with tender expressions of love.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Upamai (Simile)
“Maa mayilena nadanamaaduraal innaal”
Compares the dancer directly to a peacock ('Maa mayilena'), Goddess Lakshmi ('maadhu pol'), and a flowering vine ('poongodi polae').
Mona (Initial Alliteration)
“Marumalar maeviya maadhu pol immaalini”
Repetition of initial consonant sound 'M' across words in the line ('Maa', 'Marumalar', 'maeviya', 'maadhu').
Athisayokthi (Hyperbole)
“Paar thaangiya saedanaar polavae”
Compares the dancer's steady balance and stance to the mythical serpent Adishesha carrying the weight of the entire Earth.
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Trivia
Rajakumari (1947) marked the debut of M. G. Ramachandran (MGR) as a lead hero. The music was composed by S. M. Subbaiah Naidu, with lyricist Udumalai Narayanakavi writing the songs.
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