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Lyrics & meaning

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 innaalOn this day, she dances like a grand peacock
Marumalar maeviya maadhu pol immaaliniThis lady Malini is like Goddess Lakshmi residing on a fragrant flower
Maa mayilena nadanamaaduraal innaalOn this day, she dances like a grand peacock
Marumalar maeviya maadhu pol immaaliniThis lady Malini is like Goddess Lakshmi residing on a fragrant flower
Maa mayilena nadamaaduraal innaalOn this day, she dances like a grand peacock
Male
{Thogai magizhndhae aaduraalSpreading her plumage with joy, she dances
Naagareega naattiyamA sophisticated, cultured dance
Naesa baavanai yaagavaeExpressing gentle emotions of affection
Moganaangi polavae} (2)Resembling an enchanting, beautiful maiden
Male
Maa mayilena nadanamaaduraal innaalOn this day, she dances like a grand peacock
Marumalar maeviya maadhu pol immaaliniThis lady Malini is like Goddess Lakshmi residing on a fragrant flower
Maa mayilena nadanamaaduraal innaalOn this day, she dances like a grand peacock
Male
Paar thaangiya saedanaar polavaeJust like Lord Adishesha who sustains the earth
Paar thaangiya saedanaar polavaeJust like Lord Adishesha who sustains the earth
Paavaiyaal munnaalae aaduraal thannaalaeThe maiden dances gracefully in front, all by herself
Paavaiyaal munnaalae aaduraal thannaalaeThe maiden dances gracefully in front, all by herself
Paadaamalinnaalae paangaar poongodi polaeWithout fading or tiring today, like a beautiful flowering creeper
Aarvamaayen naerilaeEagerly and enthusiastically right before my eyes
Male
Maa mayilena nadanamaaduraal innaalOn this day, she dances like a grand peacock
Marumalar maeviya maadhu pol immaaliniThis lady Malini is like Goddess Lakshmi residing on a fragrant flower
Maa mayilena nadanamaaduraal innaalOn 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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