Malarae Kurinji Malarae Sad
From Dr. Siva · 1975
- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singer
- K. J. Yesudas
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Details
- Dr. Siva1975
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Malarae… kurinji malarae… | O flower... rare Kurinji flower... |
| Thalaivan sooda nee malarndhaai | You bloomed so that the beloved leader could wear you |
| Pirandha payanai nee adaindhaai | You attained the true purpose of your birth |
| Male | |
| Malarae kurinji malarae | O flower, rare Kurinji flower |
| Male | |
| Naayagan nizhalae naayagi ennum | Declaring that the heroine is the shadow of the hero, |
| Kaaviyam solli kazhuthinil minnum | Reciting a legend and shining around the neck, |
| Magalae un thirumaangalyam | Is your sacred wedding thread, my daughter |
| Thaai vazhi sondam aayiram irundhum | Even if there are a thousand relationships on the maternal side, |
| Thalaivanin anbil vilaivadhu thaanae | It is only within the love of your husband that it blossoms— |
| Uravennum saamraajiyam | The vast empire known as togetherness |
| Male | |
| Thalaivan sooda nee malarndhaai | You bloomed so that the beloved leader could wear you |
| Pirandha payanai nee adaindhaai | You attained the true purpose of your birth |
| Male | |
| Malarae… kurinji malarae… | O flower... rare Kurinji flower... |
| Malarae… kurinji malarae… | O flower... rare Kurinji flower... |
மலரே... குறிஞ்சி மலரே...
தலைவன் சூட நீ மலர்ந்தாய்
பிறந்த பயனை நீ அடைந்தாய்
O flower... rare Kurinji flower...
You bloomed so that the beloved leader could wear you
You attained the true purpose of your birth
மலரே குறிஞ்சி மலரே
O flower, rare Kurinji flower
நாயகன் நிழலே நாயகி என்னும்
காவியம் சொல்லி கழுத்தினில் மின்னும்
மகளே உன் திருமாங்கல்யம்
தாய் வழி சொந்தம் ஆயிரம் இருந்தும்
தலைவனின் அன்பில் விளைவது தானே
உறவென்னும் சாம்ராஜியம்
Declaring that the heroine is the shadow of the hero,
Reciting a legend and shining around the neck,
Is your sacred wedding thread, my daughter
Even if there are a thousand relationships on the maternal side,
It is only within the love of your husband that it blossoms—
The vast empire known as togetherness
தலைவன் சூட நீ மலர்ந்தாய்
பிறந்த பயனை நீ அடைந்தாய்
You bloomed so that the beloved leader could wear you
You attained the true purpose of your birth
மலரே.... குறிஞ்சி மலரே....
மலரே.... குறிஞ்சி மலரே....
O flower... rare Kurinji flower...
O flower... rare Kurinji flower...
Malarae… kurinji malarae…
O flower... rare Kurinji flower...
Thalaivan sooda nee malarndhaai
You bloomed so that the beloved leader could wear you
Pirandha payanai nee adaindhaai
You attained the true purpose of your birth
Malarae kurinji malarae
O flower, rare Kurinji flower
Naayagan nizhalae naayagi ennum
Declaring that the heroine is the shadow of the hero,
Kaaviyam solli kazhuthinil minnum
Reciting a legend and shining around the neck,
Magalae un thirumaangalyam
Is your sacred wedding thread, my daughter
Thaai vazhi sondam aayiram irundhum
Even if there are a thousand relationships on the maternal side,
Thalaivanin anbil vilaivadhu thaanae
It is only within the love of your husband that it blossoms—
Uravennum saamraajiyam
The vast empire known as togetherness
Thalaivan sooda nee malarndhaai
You bloomed so that the beloved leader could wear you
Pirandha payanai nee adaindhaai
You attained the true purpose of your birth
Malarae… kurinji malarae…
O flower... rare Kurinji flower...
Malarae… kurinji malarae…
O flower... rare Kurinji flower...
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This classic song compares a newlywed bride or daughter to the 'Kurinji' flower, an auspicious bloom that appears only once every twelve years in Tamil tradition, symbolizing rare and precious grace. The lyrics express warm blessings for her marital life, noting that her holy wedding thread ('Thirumaangalyam') signifies her union as her husband's life partner and shadow. It further reflects on life's deep bonds, highlighting that while one may possess hundreds of maternal relatives, the true 'empire of relationships' is built upon the foundational love and devotion shared with one's chosen life partner.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uvamaani)
“Malarae… kurinji malarae…”
Compares the bride/daughter to the rare 'Kurinji' flower, which blooms once every 12 years, elevating her value and uniqueness.
Metaphor
“Uravennum saamraajiyam”
Describes family and love as a 'saamraajiyam' (empire), giving an expansive, grand status to emotional bonds.
Monai (Initial Alliteration)
“Naayagan nizhalae naayagi ennum”
Repetition of the initial 'Na' sound across complementary terms 'Naayagan' (hero) and 'Naayagi' (heroine).
Refrain (Irattakilavi / Anaphora)
“Malarae… kurinji malarae…”
Repetition of the phrase 'Malarae kurinji malarae' throughout the song to reinforce the central theme and musical motif.
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Trivia
The song from the 1975 movie 'Dr. Siva' starring Sivaji Ganesan and Jayalalithaa was composed by M. S. Viswanathan with lyrics by Vaali, sung by K. J. Yesudas and Vani Jairam. The 'Kurinji' flower holds immense significance in ancient Sangam Tamil poetry (Kurinji-thinai) where it represents the mountainous landscape and is revered as a symbol of rare, enduring affection.
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