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Lyrics & meaning

Maaran Avadhaaram

From Rajakumari · 1947

Lyricist
Udumalai Narayanakavi
Singers
M. M. Mariyappa, T. V. Rathinam
Music director
S. M. Subbaiah Naidu
Details
Rajakumari1947

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Maaran avadhaaramHe is the incarnation of Cupid (Manmatha).
Malar maaran avadhaaramIncarnation of Cupid with flower-arrows.
Mani mandhravaadhiyivarHe is a magician holding precious gems and mantras,
Manidharoobang kondaTaking human form,
Maaran avadhaaramIncarnation of Cupid!
Mani mandhravaadhiyivarHe is a magician holding precious gems and mantras,
Manidharoobang konda maaran avadhaaramTaking human form, he is the incarnation of Cupid!
Female
Paaril ivarkku…ee…ee…ee…ee…ee…In this world, to him... ee... ee... ee... ee... ee...
Paaril ivarkku yaarum nigaroIs anyone equal to him in this world?
Paaril ivarkku yaarum nigaroIs anyone equal to him in this world?
Paal vazhiyum mugam pangajamo…oo oo ooIs his milk-pure face like a blooming lotus?
Paal vazhiyum mugam pangajamoIs his milk-pure face like a blooming lotus?
Female
Malar maaran avadhaaramIncarnation of Cupid with flower-arrows.
Female
Nadamaadi maganaana vadivaelanoIs he Vadivelan (Murugan), the son of the dancing Shiva?
ThirunadamaadiDancing sacredly,
Male
Thitthi thitthaa thitthit thitthaaThitthi thitthaa thitthit thitthaa (Rhythmic dance syllables)
Thakida thagudhin thakida thakadhomThakida thagudhin thakida thakadhom (Rhythmic dance syllables)
Thakida thakida thaiThakida thakida thai (Rhythmic dance syllables)
Thakida thakida thaiThakida thakida thai (Rhythmic dance syllables)
Female
NadamaadiDancing,
Male
Thakajonu dhimikida thakathomThakajonu dhimikida thakathom (Rhythmic dance syllables)
Thadheennu thom thruka thakida thomThadheennu thom thruka thakida thom (Rhythmic dance syllables)
Thadheennu thom thruka thakida thomThadheennu thom thruka thakida thom (Rhythmic dance syllables)
Thadheennu thom thruka thakida thomThadheennu thom thruka thakida thom (Rhythmic dance syllables)
Female
NadamaadiDancing,
Male
Thaka janu thaka januThaka janu thaka janu (Rhythmic dance syllables)
Thakkida thruthakidaThakkida thruthakida (Rhythmic dance syllables)
Thakkida thruthakidaThakkida thruthakida (Rhythmic dance syllables)
Thomkida thruthakidaThomkida thruthakida (Rhythmic dance syllables)
Namkida thruthakidaNamkida thruthakida (Rhythmic dance syllables)
Thikkida thruthakidaThikkida thruthakida (Rhythmic dance syllables)
Thomkida thruthakidaThomkida thruthakida (Rhythmic dance syllables)
Namkida thruthakidaNamkida thruthakida (Rhythmic dance syllables)
Thaa thaa thittha thakka thaaThaa thaa thittha thakka thaa (Rhythmic dance syllables)
Thakkida dhittha thakka thaaThakkida dhittha thakka thaa (Rhythmic dance syllables)
Thittha thakka thaaThittha thakka thaa (Rhythmic dance syllables)
Thakka thaa thaa thaaThakka thaa thaa thaa (Rhythmic dance syllables)
Thittha dhimi thaaThittha dhimi thaa (Rhythmic dance syllables)
Female
Nadamaadi maganaana vadivaelanoIs he Vadivelan, the son of the dancing Shiva?
Narabaaranaril oruvanoOr is he just one among mortal human beings?
Kodukkum kodaiyaali gunasaaliHe is a generous philanthropist of noble character,
Inbam kodukkum kodaiyaali gunasaaliA virtuous giver who brings happiness to all.
Kolaagalan ilangkomala valliyarJoyful, he is fondled by tender, delicate maidens,
Konjidum ranjidha maaran avadhaaramThe delightful incarnation of Cupid!
Kolaagalan ilangkomala valliyarJoyful, he is fondled by tender, delicate maidens,
Konjidum maaran avadhaaramThe incarnation of Cupid!

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This classic song from Rajakumari (1947) celebrates the irresistible charm, beauty, and noble grandeur of the protagonist. The lyrics compare the hero to Kama (Maaran/Cupid), Lord Murugan (Vadivelan, son of Shiva), and a mystical magician who enchants everyone around him. The speaker marvels at his glowing countenance, comparing his face to a radiant lotus dripping with purity and sweet grace.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Mogana / Metaphor (Uvamaani)

Malar maaran avadhaaram

Comparing the hero's divine beauty directly to Cupid (Malar Maaran) and Lord Murugan (Vadivelan).

Emona / Rhyme & Alliteration (Edhugai and Monai)

Mani mandhravaadhiyivar

Extensive use of initial letter rhyming (Monai) such as 'Mani mandhravaadhi' and rhythmic solkattu (Jathi syllables).

Rhetorical Question (Vinaa Ani)

Paaril ivarkku yaarum nigaro

Asking rhetorical questions to emphasize his matchless qualities.

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Trivia

Rajakumari (1947) was M. G. Ramachandran's (MGR) debut film as a lead hero. Directed by A. S. A. Sami and produced by Jupiter Pictures, the movie featured music scored by C. R. Subburaman and M. D. Parthasarathy, with lyrics written by the legendary Udumalai Narayanakavi.

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