Madhana Madhivathana
From Abhimanyu (1948 Film) · 1948
- Lyricist
- Boomi Balakadas
- Singer
- U. R. Jeevarathinam
- Music directors
- S. M. Subbaiah Naidu, C. R. Subbaraman
- Details
- Abhimanyu (1948 Film)1948
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Madhanaa….madhivadhanaa…..maamoganaa…aa | Oh Cupid-like one... moon-faced one... greatly enchanting one... ah |
| Aa….en sinthai yaengiyae amaithi neengiyae | Ah... my mind yearns, having lost its peace |
| Aa….en sinthai yaengiyae amaithi neengiyae | Ah... my mind yearns, having lost its peace |
| Vaaimai thanthai maarinaar vanjagam kondumae | My truthful father changed his word, harboring deceit |
| Vaaimai thanthai maarinaar vanjagam kondumae | My truthful father changed his word, harboring deceit |
| Female | |
| Maaraa neerthaan endrumae ninainthae | Always believing that you are unchangeable and steadfast |
| Maaraa neerthaan endrumae ninainthae | Always believing that you are unchangeable and steadfast |
| Sothanai yaeno | Why this trial? |
| Naadi vanthu nermaiyaai avanai enaiyaal | Come seeking with honesty and rule over me |
| Naadi vanthu nermaiyaai avanai enaiyaal | Come seeking with honesty and rule over me |
| Female | |
| Paarinil iniyae | In this world henceforth |
| Yaaraaiyum ninaiyaen | I will think of no one else |
| Veerarae idhu tharunam | Oh brave warrior, this is the right moment |
| Saera manamillaiyaanaal | If you have no mind to unite with me |
| Mannaa uyirum vendaen…. | Oh king, I do not even want my life... |
மற்றும் சி. ஆர். சுப்புராமன்
Oh Cupid-like one... moon-faced one... greatly enchanting one... ah
Ah... my mind yearns, having lost its peace
Ah... my mind yearns, having lost its peace
My truthful father changed his word, harboring deceit
My truthful father changed his word, harboring deceit
மதனா.......மதிவதனா......மாமோகனா....ஆ...
ஆ...என் சிந்தை ஏங்கியே அமைதி நீங்கியே
ஆ...என் சிந்தை ஏங்கியே அமைதி நீங்கியே
வாய்மை தந்தை மாறினார் வஞ்சகம் கொண்டுமே
வாய்மை தந்தை மாறினார் வஞ்சகம் கொண்டுமே
Always believing that you are unchangeable and steadfast
Always believing that you are unchangeable and steadfast
Why this trial?
Come seeking with honesty and rule over me
Come seeking with honesty and rule over me
மாரா நீர்தான் என்றுமே நினைந்தே
மாரா நீர்தான் என்றுமே நினைந்தே
சோதனை ஏனோ.....
நாடி வந்து நேர்மையாய் அவனை எனையாள்
நாடி வந்து நேர்மையாய் அவனை எனையாள்
In this world henceforth
I will think of no one else
Oh brave warrior, this is the right moment
If you have no mind to unite with me
Oh king, I do not even want my life...
பாரினில் இனியே
யாரையும் நினையேன்
வீரரே இது தருணம்
சேர மனமில்லையானால்
மன்னா உயிரும் வேண்டேன்.........
Madhanaa….madhivadhanaa…..maamoganaa…aa
Oh Cupid-like one... moon-faced one... greatly enchanting one... ah
Aa….en sinthai yaengiyae amaithi neengiyae
Ah... my mind yearns, having lost its peace
Aa….en sinthai yaengiyae amaithi neengiyae
Ah... my mind yearns, having lost its peace
Vaaimai thanthai maarinaar vanjagam kondumae
My truthful father changed his word, harboring deceit
Vaaimai thanthai maarinaar vanjagam kondumae
My truthful father changed his word, harboring deceit
Maaraa neerthaan endrumae ninainthae
Always believing that you are unchangeable and steadfast
Maaraa neerthaan endrumae ninainthae
Always believing that you are unchangeable and steadfast
Sothanai yaeno
Why this trial?
Naadi vanthu nermaiyaai avanai enaiyaal
Come seeking with honesty and rule over me
Naadi vanthu nermaiyaai avanai enaiyaal
Come seeking with honesty and rule over me
Paarinil iniyae
In this world henceforth
Yaaraaiyum ninaiyaen
I will think of no one else
Veerarae idhu tharunam
Oh brave warrior, this is the right moment
Saera manamillaiyaanaal
If you have no mind to unite with me
Mannaa uyirum vendaen….
Oh king, I do not even want my life...
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This song is a poignant, emotional plea by a heroine longing for her beloved warrior. She praises his divine, moon-like charm while expressing anguish over her father breaking his word due to deception. Despite the turmoil and peace of mind lost, her devotion to him remains unshakeable. She appeals to his nobility and sense of righteousness, asking why they must suffer such severe trials. Declaring that she will never consider anyone else as her partner in this world, she urges him to claim her as his own, stating dramatically that she would rather forfeit her life than live without his love.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Monnai (Initial Alliteration)
“Madhanaa….madhivadhanaa…..maamoganaa…aa”
Repetition of the 'Ma' sound across the opening epithets creates a musical and poetic rhythmic invocation.
Metaphor (Uruvagaimai)
“Madhanaa….madhivadhanaa…..maamoganaa…aa”
The term 'Madhivadhanaa' compares the beloved's radiant face directly to the bright full moon ('Madhi').
Anaphora / Emphatic Repetition
“Aa….en sinthai yaengiyae amaithi neengiyae”
Repetition of entire lines emphasizes the deep grief and loss of inner peace caused by broken promises.
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Trivia
'Abhimanyu' (1948) was a major mythological film produced by Jupiter Pictures, starring S. M. Kumaresan in the title role and M. G. Ramachandran as Arjuna. The soundtrack was composed jointly by S. M. Subbaiah Naidu and C. R. Subburaman.
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