Madhulai Muthukkal
From Thaai Piranthal · 1974
- Lyricist
- Aalangudi Somu
- Singers
- P. Bhanumathi, B. Vasantha
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Details
- Thaai Piranthal1974
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Madhulai muththukkal malligai mottukkal | Pomegranate seeds and jasmine buds |
| Madhulai muththukkal malligai mottukkal | Pomegranate seeds and jasmine buds |
| Sinthi kidappathennavo…oo…oo..oo..oo.. | Why are they scattered lying around? |
| Madhulai muththukkal malligai mottukkal | Pomegranate seeds and jasmine buds |
| Sinthi kidappathennavo…oo…oo..oo..oo.. | Why are they scattered lying around? |
| Intha maaligai vaalil aadidum selvangal | The precious treasures playing in this palace garden |
| Vaadi kidappathennavo | Why are they lying withered? |
| Vaadi kidappathennavo | Why are they lying withered? |
| Female | |
| Madhulai muththukkal malligai mottukkal | Pomegranate seeds and jasmine buds |
| Female | |
| Per sollaoru pillai palar thedalaam | Many may search for a child to carry forward their name |
| Silar perum thollai ena pillai thanai saadalaam | Some may curse a child considering them a big trouble |
| Per sollaoru pillai palar thedalaam | Many may search for a child to carry forward their name |
| Silar perum thollai ena pillai thanai saadalaam | Some may curse a child considering them a big trouble |
| Thaer konda dheivangal magavaagalaam | Deities from chariots could take form as children |
| Adhu theriyaamal sila pergal vasai paadalaam | Without knowing that, some people may scold them |
| Female | |
| Madhulai muththukkal malligai mottukkal | Pomegranate seeds and jasmine buds |
| Female | |
| ………………… | |
| Female | |
| Raguraman avathaaram ivanaagalaam | He could be an avatar of Lord Rama |
| Intha ilangandru lakshmanan vadivaagalaam | This young calf could take the form of Lakshmana |
| Raguraman avathaaram ivanaagalaam | He could be an avatar of Lord Rama |
| Intha ilangandru lakshmanan vadivaagalaam | This young calf could take the form of Lakshmana |
| Pugalodu ivar saernthu arasaalalaam | Together with fame, they could rule the land |
| Anntha porkaalam viraivaaga uruvaagalaam | That golden age could be formed very quickly |
| Female | |
| ……………….. | |
| Female | |
| Eliyorin maganaana perunjselvamae | Oh great wealth, born as the child of the poor |
| Nee vilaiyaadum idamengum perinbamae | Every place where you play is filled with supreme joy |
| Oli veesum un kannil neeraagumaa | Should tears fill your glowing eyes? |
| Oru naalum thaayullam idhai thaangumaa | Will a mother's heart ever bear this? |
| Female | |
| Madhulai muththukkal malligai mottukkal | Pomegranate seeds and jasmine buds |
| Sinthi kidappathennavo…oo…oo..oo..oo.. | Why are they scattered lying around? |
| Intha maaligai vaalil aadidum selvangal | The precious treasures playing in this palace garden |
| Vaadi kidappathennavo | Why are they lying withered? |
| Vaadi kidappathennavo | Why are they lying withered? |
| Female | |
| Madhulai muththukkal malligai mottukkal | Pomegranate seeds and jasmine buds |
| Female | |
| ……………… | |
மாதுளை முத்துக்கள் மல்லிகை மொட்டுக்கள்
மாதுளை முத்துக்கள் மல்லிகை மொட்டுக்கள்
சிந்திக் கிடப்பதென்னவோ ஓ...ஓ....ஓ....ஓ...
மாதுளை முத்துக்கள் மல்லிகை மொட்டுக்கள்
சிந்திக் கிடப்பதென்னவோ ஓ...ஓ....ஓ....ஓ...
இந்த மாளிகை வாலில் ஆடிடும் செல்வங்கள்
வாடிக் கிடப்பதென்னவோ
வாடிக் கிடப்பதென்னவோ
Pomegranate seeds and jasmine buds
Pomegranate seeds and jasmine buds
Why are they scattered lying around?
Pomegranate seeds and jasmine buds
Why are they scattered lying around?
The precious treasures playing in this palace garden
Why are they lying withered?
Why are they lying withered?
மாதுளை முத்துக்கள் மல்லிகை மொட்டுக்கள்
Pomegranate seeds and jasmine buds
பேர் சொல்ல ஒரு பிள்ளை பலர் தேடலாம்
சிலர் பெரும் தொல்லை எனப் பிள்ளை தனை சாடலாம்
பேர் சொல்ல ஒரு பிள்ளை பலர் தேடலாம்
சிலர் பெரும் தொல்லை எனப் பிள்ளை தனை சாடலாம்
தேர் கொண்ட தெய்வங்கள் மகவாகலாம்
அது தெரியாமல் சில பேர்கள் வசை பாடலாம்
Many may search for a child to carry forward their name
Some may curse a child considering them a big trouble
Many may search for a child to carry forward their name
Some may curse a child considering them a big trouble
Deities from chariots could take form as children
Without knowing that, some people may scold them
மாதுளை முத்துக்கள் மல்லிகை மொட்டுக்கள்
Pomegranate seeds and jasmine buds
ஆரிராரிராரிராரிராரி ராராரிரோ உலூலுலாயி...
ஆரிராரிராரிராரிராரி ராராரிரோ.....
ரகுராமன் அவதாரம் இவனாகலாம்
இந்த இளங்கன்று லக்ஷ்மணன் வடிவாகலாம்
ரகுராமன் அவதாரம் இவனாகலாம்
இந்த இளங்கன்று லக்ஷ்மணன் வடிவாகலாம்
புகழோடு இவர் சேர்ந்து அரசாளலாம்
அந்த பொற்காலம் விரைவாக உருவாகலாம்
He could be an avatar of Lord Rama
This young calf could take the form of Lakshmana
He could be an avatar of Lord Rama
This young calf could take the form of Lakshmana
Together with fame, they could rule the land
That golden age could be formed very quickly
ஆரிராரிராரிராரிராரி ராராரிரோ உலூலுலாயி...
ஆரிராரிராரிராரிராரி ராராரிரோ.....
எளியோரின் மகனான பெருஞ்செல்வமே
நீ விளையாடும் இடமெங்கும் பேரின்பமே
ஒளி வீசும் உன் கண்ணில் நீராகுமா
ஒரு நாளும் தாயுள்ளம் இதை தாங்குமா (மாதுளை)
Oh great wealth, born as the child of the poor
Every place where you play is filled with supreme joy
Should tears fill your glowing eyes?
Will a mother's heart ever bear this?
மாதுளை முத்துக்கள் மல்லிகை மொட்டுக்கள்
சிந்திக் கிடப்பதென்னவோ ஓ...ஓ....ஓ....ஓ...
இந்த மாளிகை வாலில் ஆடிடும் செல்வங்கள்
வாடிக் கிடப்பதென்னவோ
வாடிக் கிடப்பதென்னவோ
Pomegranate seeds and jasmine buds
Why are they scattered lying around?
The precious treasures playing in this palace garden
Why are they lying withered?
Why are they lying withered?
மாதுளை முத்துக்கள் மல்லிகை மொட்டுக்கள்
Pomegranate seeds and jasmine buds
ஆரிரரிரோ ஆரிரரிரோ ஆரிரரிரோ ஆரிரரிரோ
Madhulai muththukkal malligai mottukkal
Pomegranate seeds and jasmine buds
Madhulai muththukkal malligai mottukkal
Pomegranate seeds and jasmine buds
Sinthi kidappathennavo…oo…oo..oo..oo..
Why are they scattered lying around?
Madhulai muththukkal malligai mottukkal
Pomegranate seeds and jasmine buds
Sinthi kidappathennavo…oo…oo..oo..oo..
Why are they scattered lying around?
Intha maaligai vaalil aadidum selvangal
The precious treasures playing in this palace garden
Vaadi kidappathennavo
Why are they lying withered?
Vaadi kidappathennavo
Why are they lying withered?
Madhulai muththukkal malligai mottukkal
Pomegranate seeds and jasmine buds
Per sollaoru pillai palar thedalaam
Many may search for a child to carry forward their name
Silar perum thollai ena pillai thanai saadalaam
Some may curse a child considering them a big trouble
Per sollaoru pillai palar thedalaam
Many may search for a child to carry forward their name
Silar perum thollai ena pillai thanai saadalaam
Some may curse a child considering them a big trouble
Thaer konda dheivangal magavaagalaam
Deities from chariots could take form as children
Adhu theriyaamal sila pergal vasai paadalaam
Without knowing that, some people may scold them
Madhulai muththukkal malligai mottukkal
Pomegranate seeds and jasmine buds
…………………
Raguraman avathaaram ivanaagalaam
He could be an avatar of Lord Rama
Intha ilangandru lakshmanan vadivaagalaam
This young calf could take the form of Lakshmana
Raguraman avathaaram ivanaagalaam
He could be an avatar of Lord Rama
Intha ilangandru lakshmanan vadivaagalaam
This young calf could take the form of Lakshmana
Pugalodu ivar saernthu arasaalalaam
Together with fame, they could rule the land
Anntha porkaalam viraivaaga uruvaagalaam
That golden age could be formed very quickly
………………..
Eliyorin maganaana perunjselvamae
Oh great wealth, born as the child of the poor
Nee vilaiyaadum idamengum perinbamae
Every place where you play is filled with supreme joy
Oli veesum un kannil neeraagumaa
Should tears fill your glowing eyes?
Oru naalum thaayullam idhai thaangumaa
Will a mother's heart ever bear this?
Madhulai muththukkal malligai mottukkal
Pomegranate seeds and jasmine buds
Sinthi kidappathennavo…oo…oo..oo..oo..
Why are they scattered lying around?
Intha maaligai vaalil aadidum selvangal
The precious treasures playing in this palace garden
Vaadi kidappathennavo
Why are they lying withered?
Vaadi kidappathennavo
Why are they lying withered?
Madhulai muththukkal malligai mottukkal
Pomegranate seeds and jasmine buds
………………
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This tender lullaby-style emotional song revolves around motherly love, compassion for innocent children, and hope for their grand future. The lyricist metaphorically compares children to precious pomegranate seeds and delicate jasmine buds, lamenting why such innocent young ones are suffering or lying withered like neglected blossoms. The song reflects on human nature—how some people yearn for children to carry their lineage while others view children as a burden, failing to recognize the divine potential within every child. The song elevates the children to revered mythological figures, comparing them to Rama and Lakshmana, envisioning a bright golden age where they rule with honor despite their humble or troubled beginnings. It emphasizes that a mother's heart can never bear to see tears in the eyes of her children, framing childhood innocence as the ultimate wealth that brings supreme bliss to the world around them.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uvamaikani)
“Madhulai muththukkal malligai mottukkal”
Children's teeth and delicate smiles are metaphorically referred to as 'Madhulai muththukkal' (pomegranate seeds) and 'malligai mottukkal' (jasmine buds).
Metaphor / Allusion
“Raguraman avathaaram ivanaagalaam / Intha ilangandru lakshmanan vadivaagalaam”
The young children are likened to avatars of Raguraman (Rama) and Lakshmana, using divine mythology to highlight their innate virtue and potential.
Emonai (Initial Rhyme / Alliterative Assonance)
“Eliyorin maganaana perunjselvamae”
Matching initial vowel sounds across poetic lines (Eliyorin / Nee / Oli / Oru).
Oxymoron / Contrast
“Eliyorin maganaana perunjselvamae”
Juxtaposition of 'Eliyorin magan' (child of the poor) with 'perunjselvamae' (greatest treasure) to show intrinsic emotional value over material wealth.
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Trivia
The song 'Madhulai Muththukkal' from 'Thaai Piranthal' (1974) features a legendary vocal duet between veteran actress-singer P. Bhanumathi and classic playback singer B. Vasantha under the music direction of M. S. Viswanathan. Written by Aalangudi Somu, known for his philosophical and emotionally resonant lyrics, the song stands out for its delicate metaphors comparing children to precious floral elements.
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