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Lyrics & meaning

Madhura Nagaril

From Paar Magaley Paar · 1963

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Singers
P. B. Sreenivas, P. Susheela
Music director
Vishwanathan-Ramamoorthy
Details
Paar Magaley Paar1963

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Midhilaa nagaril oru mandramA courtly hall in the city of Mithila
Pon maenigal jaanaki thangamJanaki, pure as gold with a golden form
Male
Midhilaa nagaril oru mandramA courtly hall in the city of Mithila
Pon maenigal jaanaki thangamJanaki, pure as gold with a golden form
Mani maadathilae vandhu thondrumAppearing at the gem-encrusted balcony
Manam mannavan ennathil neendhumHer mind swims in thoughts of her king
Female
Sree raamanai kandadhum manamaeThe moment her heart saw Lord Rama
Perum naanathil aazhndhadhu gunamaeHer nature immersed in deep modesty
Sree raamanai kandadhum manamaeThe moment her heart saw Lord Rama
Perum naanathil aazhndhadhu gunamaeHer nature immersed in deep modesty
Female
Brundhaavanam enbadhu thottamBrindavan is a garden
Adhil pen enum pon malar koottamThere lies a gathering of golden flower-like women
Female
Brundhaavanam enbadhu thottamBrindavan is a garden
Adhil pen enum pon malar koottamThere lies a gathering of golden flower-like women
Varum kannanin maarbinil aattamDancing upon the chest of Krishna who arrives
Perum kaadhalilae kali aattamA joyful dance of blissful love
Male
Edhir kaalathai vendravan kannanKrishna is the one who conquered time and future
Uyar kaadhalilae avan mannanHe is the king in supreme love
Edhir kaalathai vendravan kannanKrishna is the one who conquered time and future
Uyar kaadhalilae avan mannanHe is the king in supreme love
Male
Andha dheva magal ival thaanoIs she that divine maiden?
Female :Mannan thirumbavum vandhu vittaanoFemale: Has the king returned again?

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This classic song from 'Paar Magaley Paar' (1963) draws rich imagery from Hindu mythology—specifically the Ramayana and Krishna lore—to celebrate love, grace, and romantic longing. It begins by recalling Sita (Janaki) in Mithila, consumed by shy devotion upon seeing Lord Rama from her palace balcony. It then shifts to the playful divine romance of Brindavan, depicting Lord Krishna among the gopis. Through Kannadasan's evocative lyrics, the song elevates earthly love to a divine, eternal plane, comparing the protagonists to divine couples whose love transcends time and brings overwhelming joy upon reunion.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Uruvagam (Metaphor)

Adhil pen enum pon malar koottam

Describing women directly as 'pon malar koottam' (a gathering of golden flowers).

Monai (Alliteration)

Manam mannavan ennathil neendhum

Repetition of the 'M' sound in 'Manam' and 'mannavan'.

Mythological Allusion (Aroopakam / Image Transfer)

Midhilaa nagaril oru mandram

Using the iconic settings of Mithila and Brindavan to parallel the love and modesty of the film's characters.

Edhugai (Second Letter Rhyme)

Edhir kaalathai vendravan kannan

Rhyming of 'Edhir' and 'Uyar' through metric matching in romantic description.

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Trivia

Although listed with unknown credits in the query, the film 'Paar Magaley Paar' (1963) features music composed by the legendary duo Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy and was directed by A. Bhimsingh. This particular track is rendered by P. Susheela and T. M. Soundararajan, featuring actors Sivaji Ganesan and B. Saroja Devi.

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