Maanodum Padhaiyile
From Kavikkuyil · 1977
- Lyricist
- Panchu Arunachalam
- Singer
- P. Susheela
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Details
- Kavikkuyil1977
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Maanodum paadhaiyilae | On the pathway where deer run, |
| Valli thaanodi pogaiyilae | As Valli went running along, |
| Vandhaaraam kandhan | Lord Kandhan (Murugan) arrived, they say, |
| Thandhaaraam sondham | He offered her a lifelong bond, they say, |
| Inbam angae oraayiram | There was a thousandfold joy in that place. |
| Female | |
| Maanodum paadhaiyilae | On the pathway where deer run, |
| Valli thaanodi pogaiyilae | As Valli went running along, |
| Vandhaaraam kandhan | Lord Kandhan (Murugan) arrived, they say, |
| Thandhaaraam sondham | He offered her a lifelong bond, they say, |
| Inbam angae oraayiram | There was a thousandfold joy in that place. |
| Female | |
| Kannangaruththa kattalagaa | O jet-black, handsome man, |
| Karu naaval palam pol kannalagaa | With eyes as beautiful as dark jamun fruit, |
| Karkandu polae sollalagaa | With words as sweet as rock sugar, |
| Aaa…aa…sollalagaa | Ah... sweet words, |
| Female | |
| Aavaaram kaattukkullae | Inside the forest of yellow Aavaaram flowers, |
| Oru aadhaayam thedi vandhen | I came searching for a precious reward, |
| Muththaadum pennai kondaadu angae | Celebrate the kissing maiden there, |
| Solven inbam oraayiram | I shall speak of a thousand joys. |
| Female | |
| Maanodum paadhaiyilae | On the pathway where deer run, |
| Valli thaanodi pogaiyilae | As Valli went running along, |
| Vandhaaraam kandhan | Lord Kandhan (Murugan) arrived, they say, |
| Thandhaaraam sondham | He offered her a lifelong bond, they say, |
| Inbam angae oraayiram | There was a thousandfold joy in that place. |
| Female | |
| Aalaana ponnu naalaaga aaga | As the maiden who matured grows day by day, |
| Paalaadai maeni thaemal undaaga | As gentle skin blemishes form on her cream-like body, |
| Aalaana ponnu naalaaga aaga | As the maiden who matured grows day by day, |
| Paalaadai maeni thaemal undaaga | As gentle skin blemishes form on her cream-like body, |
| Female | |
| Yekkaththil odum | Running in deep yearning, |
| Aththaanai thedum | Searching for her beloved husband, |
| Nenjodu alli kondaalae theerum | It will subside only when embraced tight to the chest. |
| Mmm..mm…mmm…mmm… | Mmm..mm...mmm...mmm... |
| Female | |
| Maanodum paadhaiyilae | On the pathway where deer run, |
| Valli thaanodi pogaiyilae | As Valli went running along, |
| Vandhaaraam kandhan | Lord Kandhan (Murugan) arrived, they say, |
| Thandhaaraam sondham | He offered her a lifelong bond, they say, |
| Inbam angae oraayiram | There was a thousandfold joy in that place. |
| Female | |
| Thaen oorum poovil | In the flower dripping with honey, |
| Neeraada vendum | One must take a bath, |
| Seeraattum podhae | While pampering lovingly, |
| Paaraatta vendum | One must shower praises, |
| Female | |
| Thaen oorum poovil | In the flower dripping with honey, |
| Neeraada vendum | One must take a bath, |
| Seeraattum podhae | While pampering lovingly, |
| Paaraatta vendum | One must shower praises, |
| Female | |
| Thaalaththai podu | Keep the beat to the rhythm, |
| Raagaththai paadu | Sing the melody, |
| Santhoshamaaga ponoonjal aadu | Joyfully swing on the golden swing, |
| Mmm…mm…ponoonjal aadu | Mmm...mm... swing on the golden swing, |
| Female | |
| Maanodum paadhaiyilae | On the pathway where deer run, |
| Valli thaanodi pogaiyilae | As Valli went running along, |
| Vandhaaraam kandhan | Lord Kandhan (Murugan) arrived, they say, |
| Thandhaaraam sondham | He offered her a lifelong bond, they say, |
| Inbam angae oraayiram | There was a thousandfold joy in that place. |
| Inbam angae oraayiram | There was a thousandfold joy in that place. |
| Mmm…mm..mmm…mm… | Mmm...mm..mmm...mm... |
மானோடும் பாதையிலே
வள்ளி தானோடிப் போகையிலே
வந்தாராம் கந்தன்
தந்தாராம் சொந்தம்
இன்பம் அங்கே ஓராயிரம்
On the pathway where deer run,
As Valli went running along,
Lord Kandhan (Murugan) arrived, they say,
He offered her a lifelong bond, they say,
There was a thousandfold joy in that place.
மானோடும் பாதையிலே
வள்ளி தானோடிப் போகையிலே
வந்தாராம் கந்தன்
தந்தாராம் சொந்தம்
இன்பம் அங்கே ஓராயிரம்
On the pathway where deer run,
As Valli went running along,
Lord Kandhan (Murugan) arrived, they say,
He offered her a lifelong bond, they say,
There was a thousandfold joy in that place.
கன்னம் கருத்த கட்டழகா
கருநாவல் பழம் போல் கண்ணழகா
கற்கண்டு போலே சொல்லழகா
ஆஹா சொல்லழகா
O jet-black, handsome man,
With eyes as beautiful as dark jamun fruit,
With words as sweet as rock sugar,
Ah... sweet words,
ஆவாரம் காட்டுக்குள்ளே
ஒரு ஆதாயம் தேடி வந்தேன்
முத்தாடும் பெண்னை
கொண்டாடு அங்கே
சொல்வேன் இன்பம் ஓராயிரம்
Inside the forest of yellow Aavaaram flowers,
I came searching for a precious reward,
Celebrate the kissing maiden there,
I shall speak of a thousand joys.
மானோடும் பாதையிலே
வள்ளி தானோடிப் போகையிலே
வந்தாராம் கந்தன்
தந்தாராம் சொந்தம்
இன்பம் அங்கே ஓராயிரம்
On the pathway where deer run,
As Valli went running along,
Lord Kandhan (Murugan) arrived, they say,
He offered her a lifelong bond, they say,
There was a thousandfold joy in that place.
{ஆளான பொண்ணு
நாளாக ஆக
பாலாடை மேனி
தேமல் உண்டாக} (2)
As the maiden who matured grows day by day,
As gentle skin blemishes form on her cream-like body,
As the maiden who matured grows day by day,
As gentle skin blemishes form on her cream-like body,
ஏக்கத்தில் ஓடும்
அத்தானைத் தேடும்
நெஞ்சோடு அள்ளிக்
கொண்டாலே தீரும்
ம்ஹூஹூஹூம்
ம்ஹூஹூஹூம்
Running in deep yearning,
Searching for her beloved husband,
It will subside only when embraced tight to the chest.
Mmm..mm...mmm...mmm...
மானோடும் பாதையிலே
வள்ளி தானோடிப் போகையிலே
வந்தாராம் கந்தன்
தந்தாராம் சொந்தம்
இன்பம் அங்கே ஓராயிரம்
On the pathway where deer run,
As Valli went running along,
Lord Kandhan (Murugan) arrived, they say,
He offered her a lifelong bond, they say,
There was a thousandfold joy in that place.
{தேன் ஊறும் பூவில்
நீர் ஆட வேண்டும்
சீராட்டும் போதே
பாராட்ட வேண்டும்} (2)
In the flower dripping with honey,
One must take a bath,
While pampering lovingly,
One must shower praises,
தாளத்தைப் போடு
ராகத்தைப் பாடு
சந்தோஷமாக
பொன்னூஞ்சல் ஆடு
ம்ஹூஹூஹூம்
பொன்னூஞ்சல் ஆடு
In the flower dripping with honey,
One must take a bath,
While pampering lovingly,
One must shower praises,
மானோடும் பாதையிலே
வள்ளி தானோடிப் போகையிலே
வந்தாராம் கந்தன்
தந்தாராம் சொந்தம்
இன்பம் அங்கே ஓராயிரம்
இன்பம் அங்கே ஓராயிரம்
ம்ஹூஹூஹூம்
Keep the beat to the rhythm,
Sing the melody,
Joyfully swing on the golden swing,
Mmm...mm... swing on the golden swing,
On the pathway where deer run,
As Valli went running along,
Lord Kandhan (Murugan) arrived, they say,
He offered her a lifelong bond, they say,
There was a thousandfold joy in that place.
There was a thousandfold joy in that place.
Mmm...mm..mmm...mm...
Maanodum paadhaiyilae
On the pathway where deer run,
Valli thaanodi pogaiyilae
As Valli went running along,
Vandhaaraam kandhan
Lord Kandhan (Murugan) arrived, they say,
Thandhaaraam sondham
He offered her a lifelong bond, they say,
Inbam angae oraayiram
There was a thousandfold joy in that place.
Maanodum paadhaiyilae
On the pathway where deer run,
Valli thaanodi pogaiyilae
As Valli went running along,
Vandhaaraam kandhan
Lord Kandhan (Murugan) arrived, they say,
Thandhaaraam sondham
He offered her a lifelong bond, they say,
Inbam angae oraayiram
There was a thousandfold joy in that place.
Kannangaruththa kattalagaa
O jet-black, handsome man,
Karu naaval palam pol kannalagaa
With eyes as beautiful as dark jamun fruit,
Karkandu polae sollalagaa
With words as sweet as rock sugar,
Aaa…aa…sollalagaa
Ah... sweet words,
Aavaaram kaattukkullae
Inside the forest of yellow Aavaaram flowers,
Oru aadhaayam thedi vandhen
I came searching for a precious reward,
Muththaadum pennai kondaadu angae
Celebrate the kissing maiden there,
Solven inbam oraayiram
I shall speak of a thousand joys.
Maanodum paadhaiyilae
On the pathway where deer run,
Valli thaanodi pogaiyilae
As Valli went running along,
Vandhaaraam kandhan
Lord Kandhan (Murugan) arrived, they say,
Thandhaaraam sondham
He offered her a lifelong bond, they say,
Inbam angae oraayiram
There was a thousandfold joy in that place.
Aalaana ponnu naalaaga aaga
As the maiden who matured grows day by day,
Paalaadai maeni thaemal undaaga
As gentle skin blemishes form on her cream-like body,
Aalaana ponnu naalaaga aaga
As the maiden who matured grows day by day,
Paalaadai maeni thaemal undaaga
As gentle skin blemishes form on her cream-like body,
Yekkaththil odum
Running in deep yearning,
Aththaanai thedum
Searching for her beloved husband,
Nenjodu alli kondaalae theerum
It will subside only when embraced tight to the chest.
Mmm..mm…mmm…mmm…
Mmm..mm...mmm...mmm...
Maanodum paadhaiyilae
On the pathway where deer run,
Valli thaanodi pogaiyilae
As Valli went running along,
Vandhaaraam kandhan
Lord Kandhan (Murugan) arrived, they say,
Thandhaaraam sondham
He offered her a lifelong bond, they say,
Inbam angae oraayiram
There was a thousandfold joy in that place.
Thaen oorum poovil
In the flower dripping with honey,
Neeraada vendum
One must take a bath,
Seeraattum podhae
While pampering lovingly,
Paaraatta vendum
One must shower praises,
Thaen oorum poovil
In the flower dripping with honey,
Neeraada vendum
One must take a bath,
Seeraattum podhae
While pampering lovingly,
Paaraatta vendum
One must shower praises,
Thaalaththai podu
Keep the beat to the rhythm,
Raagaththai paadu
Sing the melody,
Santhoshamaaga ponoonjal aadu
Joyfully swing on the golden swing,
Mmm…mm…ponoonjal aadu
Mmm...mm... swing on the golden swing,
Maanodum paadhaiyilae
On the pathway where deer run,
Valli thaanodi pogaiyilae
As Valli went running along,
Vandhaaraam kandhan
Lord Kandhan (Murugan) arrived, they say,
Thandhaaraam sondham
He offered her a lifelong bond, they say,
Inbam angae oraayiram
There was a thousandfold joy in that place.
Inbam angae oraayiram
There was a thousandfold joy in that place.
Mmm…mm..mmm…mm…
Mmm...mm..mmm...mm...
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
The song 'Maanodum Paadhaiyilae' draws on classic Tamil folklore and mythology, specifically referencing the divine romance between Lord Murugan (Kandhan) and Valli in the lush hills. The lyrics weave pastoral imagery—running deer, wild Aavaaram forests, and honey-filled blossoms—to depict youthful love, desire, and emotional maturation. Through poetic metaphors comparing physical beauty to dark jamun fruit and words to sweet rock sugar, the song captures the romantic longing between lovers and celebrates the deep bliss found in union.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Simile (Upamai)
“Karu naaval palam pol kannalagaa”
'Karu naaval palam pol kannalagaa' compares the beauty of dark eyes to black jamun fruit, while 'Karkandu polae sollalagaa' compares sweet speech to rock sugar.
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Paalaadai maeni thaemal undaaga”
'Paalaadai maeni' metaphors delicate skin as soft, rich milk cream.
Rhyme / Monai (Initial Alliteration)
“Thaalaththai podu / Raagaththai paadu”
Use of matching initial letters across words such as 'Maanodum' and 'Valli' in lines with rhythmic flow, or 'Thaalaththai' and 'Raagaththai' in adjacent lines.
Did you know?
Trivia
'Kavikkuyil' (1977) featured iconic music composed by Ilaiyaraaja, starring Sridevi, Rajinikanth, and Sivakumar. The song incorporates traditional folk tunes and motifs from the mythological Valli-Thirumanam story.
Keep listening
More from Kavikkuyil
Kavikkuyil
Kavikkuyil
Kavikkuyil
Kavikkuyil
Kavikkuyil
Kavikkuyil