Malargaliley Pala
From Thirumal Perumai · 1968
- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- T. M. Soundararajan
- Music director
- K. V. Mahadevan
- Details
- Thirumal Perumai1968
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Malargalilae pala niram kanden | I saw many colors in the flowers, |
| Thirumaal avan vadivam adhil kanden | In them, I saw the divine form of Lord Vishnu. |
| Malargalilae pala manam kanden | I experienced many fragrances in the flowers, |
| Adhil maadhavan karunai manam kanden | In that, I perceived the divine fragrance of Madhava's mercy. |
| Male | |
| Malargalilae pala niram kanden | I saw many colors in the flowers, |
| Thirumaal avan vadivam adhil kanden | In them, I saw the divine form of Lord Vishnu. |
| Male | |
| Pachai niram avan thirumaeni | Green is the color of His sacred body, |
| Pavala niram avan sevvidhazhae | Coral red is the color of His beautiful lips. |
| Pachai niram avan thirumaeni | Green is the color of His sacred body, |
| Pavala niram avan sevvidhazhae | Coral red is the color of His beautiful lips. |
| Manjal mugam avan dhevi mugam | The golden yellow face is that of His divine consort, |
| Venmai niram avan thiru ullam | Pure white is the color of His holy heart. |
| Manjal mugam avan dhevi mugam | The golden yellow face is that of His divine consort, |
| Venmai niram avan thiru ullam | Pure white is the color of His holy heart. |
| Male | |
| Malargalilae pala niram kanden | I saw many colors in the flowers, |
| Thirumaal avan vadivam adhil kanden | In them, I saw the divine form of Lord Vishnu. |
| Male | |
| Naanilam naaranan vilaiyaattu | The entire world is the cosmic play of Lord Narayana, |
| Naayagan peyaril thiru paattu | This sacred song is in praise of the Supreme Lord. |
| Naanilam naaranan vilaiyaattu | The entire world is the cosmic play of Lord Narayana, |
| Naayagan peyaril thiru paattu | This sacred song is in praise of the Supreme Lord. |
| Aayar kula pillai vilaiyaattu | It is the divine play of the child from the cowherd clan, |
| Indha adiyavarkkendrum arul koottu | Which forever brings an abundance of grace to His devotees. |
| Aayar kula pillai vilaiyaattu | It is the divine play of the child from the cowherd clan, |
| Indha adiyavarkkendrum arul koottu | Which forever brings an abundance of grace to His devotees. |
| Male | |
| Malargalilae pala niram kanden | I saw many colors in the flowers, |
| Thirumaal avan vadivam adhil kanden | In them, I saw the divine form of Lord Vishnu. |
| Malargalilae pala manam kanden | I experienced many fragrances in the flowers, |
| Adhil maadhavan karunai manam kanden | In that, I perceived the divine fragrance of Madhava's mercy. |
| Male | |
| Malargalilae pala niram kanden | I saw many colors in the flowers, |
| Thirumaal avan vadivam adhil kanden | In them, I saw the divine form of Lord Vishnu. |
மலர்களிலே பல நிறம் கண்டேன்
திருமால் அவன் வடிவம் அதில் கண்டேன்
மலர்களிலே பல மணம் கண்டேன்
அதில் மாதவன் கருணை மனம் கண்டேன்
I saw many colors in the flowers,
In them, I saw the divine form of Lord Vishnu.
I experienced many fragrances in the flowers,
In that, I perceived the divine fragrance of Madhava's mercy.
மலர்களிலே பல நிறம் கண்டேன்
திருமால் அவன் வடிவம் அதில் கண்டேன்
I saw many colors in the flowers,
In them, I saw the divine form of Lord Vishnu.
பச்சை நிறம் அவன் திருமேனி
பவள நிறம் அவன் செவ்விதழே
பச்சை நிறம் அவன் திருமேனி
பவள நிறம் அவன் செவ்விதழே
மஞ்சள் முகம் அவன் தேவி முகம்
வெண்மை நிறம் அவன் திரு உள்ளம்
மஞ்சள் முகம் அவன் தேவி முகம்
வெண்மை நிறம் அவன் திரு உள்ளம்
Green is the color of His sacred body,
Coral red is the color of His beautiful lips.
Green is the color of His sacred body,
Coral red is the color of His beautiful lips.
The golden yellow face is that of His divine consort,
Pure white is the color of His holy heart.
The golden yellow face is that of His divine consort,
Pure white is the color of His holy heart.
மலர்களிலே பல நிறம் கண்டேன்
திருமால் அவன் வடிவம் அதில் கண்டேன்
I saw many colors in the flowers,
In them, I saw the divine form of Lord Vishnu.
நானிலம் நாராயணன் விளையாட்டு
நாயகன் பெயரில் திருப்பாட்டு
நானிலம் நாராயணன் விளையாட்டு
நாயகன் பெயரில் திருப்பாட்டு
ஆயர்க்குலப் பிள்ளை விளையாட்டு
இந்த அடியவர் என்றும் அருள் கூட்டு
ஆயர்க்குலப் பிள்ளை விளையாட்டு
இந்த அடியவர் என்றும் அருள் கூட்டு
The entire world is the cosmic play of Lord Narayana,
This sacred song is in praise of the Supreme Lord.
The entire world is the cosmic play of Lord Narayana,
This sacred song is in praise of the Supreme Lord.
It is the divine play of the child from the cowherd clan,
Which forever brings an abundance of grace to His devotees.
It is the divine play of the child from the cowherd clan,
Which forever brings an abundance of grace to His devotees.
மலர்களிலே பல நிறம் கண்டேன்
திருமால் அவன் வடிவம் அதில் கண்டேன்
மலர்களிலே பல நிறம் கண்டேன்
திருமால் அவன் வடிவம் அதில் கண்டேன்
I saw many colors in the flowers,
In them, I saw the divine form of Lord Vishnu.
I experienced many fragrances in the flowers,
In that, I perceived the divine fragrance of Madhava's mercy.
மலர்களிலே பல நிறம் கண்டேன்
திருமால் அவன் வடிவம் அதில் கண்டேன்
I saw many colors in the flowers,
In them, I saw the divine form of Lord Vishnu.
Malargalilae pala niram kanden
I saw many colors in the flowers,
Thirumaal avan vadivam adhil kanden
In them, I saw the divine form of Lord Vishnu.
Malargalilae pala manam kanden
I experienced many fragrances in the flowers,
Adhil maadhavan karunai manam kanden
In that, I perceived the divine fragrance of Madhava's mercy.
Malargalilae pala niram kanden
I saw many colors in the flowers,
Thirumaal avan vadivam adhil kanden
In them, I saw the divine form of Lord Vishnu.
Pachai niram avan thirumaeni
Green is the color of His sacred body,
Pavala niram avan sevvidhazhae
Coral red is the color of His beautiful lips.
Pachai niram avan thirumaeni
Green is the color of His sacred body,
Pavala niram avan sevvidhazhae
Coral red is the color of His beautiful lips.
Manjal mugam avan dhevi mugam
The golden yellow face is that of His divine consort,
Venmai niram avan thiru ullam
Pure white is the color of His holy heart.
Manjal mugam avan dhevi mugam
The golden yellow face is that of His divine consort,
Venmai niram avan thiru ullam
Pure white is the color of His holy heart.
Malargalilae pala niram kanden
I saw many colors in the flowers,
Thirumaal avan vadivam adhil kanden
In them, I saw the divine form of Lord Vishnu.
Naanilam naaranan vilaiyaattu
The entire world is the cosmic play of Lord Narayana,
Naayagan peyaril thiru paattu
This sacred song is in praise of the Supreme Lord.
Naanilam naaranan vilaiyaattu
The entire world is the cosmic play of Lord Narayana,
Naayagan peyaril thiru paattu
This sacred song is in praise of the Supreme Lord.
Aayar kula pillai vilaiyaattu
It is the divine play of the child from the cowherd clan,
Indha adiyavarkkendrum arul koottu
Which forever brings an abundance of grace to His devotees.
Aayar kula pillai vilaiyaattu
It is the divine play of the child from the cowherd clan,
Indha adiyavarkkendrum arul koottu
Which forever brings an abundance of grace to His devotees.
Malargalilae pala niram kanden
I saw many colors in the flowers,
Thirumaal avan vadivam adhil kanden
In them, I saw the divine form of Lord Vishnu.
Malargalilae pala manam kanden
I experienced many fragrances in the flowers,
Adhil maadhavan karunai manam kanden
In that, I perceived the divine fragrance of Madhava's mercy.
Malargalilae pala niram kanden
I saw many colors in the flowers,
Thirumaal avan vadivam adhil kanden
In them, I saw the divine form of Lord Vishnu.
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This classic devotional song expresses a pantheistic vision of Lord Vishnu manifested throughout nature. By observing the vibrant hues and delicate fragrances of blooming flowers, the singer beholds the holy attributes and form of Thirumal (Vishnu). Colors serve as spiritual symbols: green represents Vishnu's dusky skin, coral red denotes His lips, yellow reflects the radiant countenance of Goddess Lakshmi, and white symbolizes His pure, compassionate heart. The song exalts the material world as the divine play (Thiruvilaiyaattu or Leela) of Lord Narayana, particularly as Krishna among the cowherds, whose ultimate cosmic drama serves to bestow infinite mercy and salvation upon His faithful devotees.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Color Symbolism and Imagery
“Pachai niram avan thirumaeni / Pavala niram avan sevvidhazhae”
Kannadasan uses distinct colors to evoke vivid visual imagery linked directly to divine qualities (Green for Vishnu's form, Coral for His lips, Yellow for Lakshmi, White for pure intent).
Moonaai (Initial Alliteration)
“Naanilam naaranan vilaiyaattu / Naayagan peyaril thiru paattu”
Repetition of initial consonant sound 'Na' across consecutive lines to create melodic rhythm.
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Adhil maadhavan karunai manam kanden”
The fragrance ('manam') of flowers is equated directly to the Lord's compassionate nature ('karunai manam').
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Trivia
Although listed with unknown credits in the prompt, 'Thirumal Perumai' (1968) features legendary music director K. V. Mahadevan and iconic vocalist T. M. Soundararajan. The song exemplifies Kannadasan's mastery in integrating Vishishtadvaita philosophy (seeing the divine immanent in all creation) into simple, memorable Tamil cinema lyrics.
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