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Maaran Avadhaaram

From Rajakumari · 1947

Lyricist
Udumalai Narayanakavi
Singers
M. M. Mariyappa, T. V. Rathinam
Music director
S. M. Subbaiah Naidu
Movie name
Rajakumari
Movie release year
1947
Lyrics added on
4 May 2020

Lyrics & meaning

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↻ English translation
Maaran avadhaaram
Malar maaran avadhaaram
Mani mandhravaadhiyivar
Manidharoobang konda
Maaran avadhaaram
Mani mandhravaadhiyivar
Manidharoobang konda maaran avadhaaram
Paaril ivarkku…ee…ee…ee…ee…ee…
Paaril ivarkku yaarum nigaro
Paaril ivarkku yaarum nigaro
Paal vazhiyum mugam pangajamo…oo oo oo
Paal vazhiyum mugam pangajamo
Malar maaran avadhaaram
Nadamaadi maganaana vadivaelano
Thirunadamaadi
Thitthi thitthaa thitthit thitthaa
Thakida thagudhin thakida thakadhom
Thakida thakida thai
Thakida thakida thai
Nadamaadi
Thakajonu dhimikida thakathom
Thadheennu thom thruka thakida thom
Thadheennu thom thruka thakida thom
Thadheennu thom thruka thakida thom
Nadamaadi
Thaka janu thaka janu
Thakkida thruthakida
Thakkida thruthakida
Thomkida thruthakida
Namkida thruthakida
Thikkida thruthakida
Thomkida thruthakida
Namkida thruthakida
Thaa thaa thittha thakka thaa
Thakkida dhittha thakka thaa
Thittha thakka thaa
Thakka thaa thaa thaa
Thittha dhimi thaa
Nadamaadi maganaana vadivaelano
Narabaaranaril oruvano
Kodukkum kodaiyaali gunasaali
Inbam kodukkum kodaiyaali gunasaali
Kolaagalan ilangkomala valliyar
Konjidum ranjidha maaran avadhaaram
Kolaagalan ilangkomala valliyar
Konjidum maaran avadhaaram
An incarnation of the god of love,
The incarnation of the flower-arrowed god of love!
He is a master of spells and charms,
Having taken human form,
An incarnation of the god of love!
He is a master of spells and charms,
The god of love reborn in human form!
In this whole world, to him...
In this world, is anyone his equal?
In this world, is anyone his equal?
Is his fresh, tender face a blooming lotus?
Is his fresh, tender face a blooming lotus?
The incarnation of the flower-arrowed god of love!
Is he Lord Murugan, son of the dancing Shiva?
The divine dancer...
Thithi thittha thithith thittha
Thakida thaguthin thakida thakathom
Thakida thakida thai
Thakida thakida thai
Dancing...
Thaka jonu thimikidai thakathom
Thadheennu thom thiruga thakida thom
Thadheennu thom thiruga thakida thom
Thadheennu thom thiruga thakida thom
Dancing...
Thaka janu thaka janu
Thakkida thiruthakkida
Thakkida thiruthakkida
Thomkida thiruthakkida
Namkida thiruthakkida
Thikkida thiruthakkida
Thomkida thiruthakkida
Namkida thiruthakkida
Tha tha thitha thakka tha
Thakkida thitha thakka tha
Thitha thakka tha
Thakka tha tha tha
Thitha thimi tha
Is he Lord Murugan, son of the dancing Shiva?
Or is he a mortal man walking this earth?
A generous soul of noble character,
A noble-hearted giver who brings delight,
Full of festive charm, whom tender young women
Fondly cherish—the delightful god of love reborn!
Full of festive charm, whom tender young women
Fondly cherish—an incarnation of the god of love!
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

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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