Malarmaaran Vaazhiyaar
From Harichandra -1944 Film · 1944
- Lyricist
- C. A. Lakshmana Das
- Singer
- P. Kannamba
- Music director
- S. V. Venkatraman
- Details
- Harichandra -1944 Film1944
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Malarmaaran vaazhiyaar vaadugindrom | Long live Cupid, god of love, yet we are wilting in longing |
| Malarmaaran vaazhiyaar vaadugindrom | Long live Cupid, god of love, yet we are wilting in longing |
| Malarmaaran vaazhiyaar vaadugindrom | Long live Cupid, god of love, yet we are wilting in longing |
| Vasandhamagaa rudhuvaana ivvaelai | During this pleasant season of spring |
| Vasandhamagaa rudhuvaana ivvaelai | During this pleasant season of spring |
| Malarmaaran vaazhiyaar vaadugindrom | Long live Cupid, god of love, yet we are wilting in longing |
| Female | |
| Nalam tharum raadhai naadhan illaamal | Without my benevolent lord, just as Radha is without Krishna |
| Nalam tharum raadhai naadhan illaamal | Without my benevolent lord, just as Radha is without Krishna |
| Nalindhidavae muraidhaano yen swaami | Is it fair that I languish in distress, my Lord? |
| Nalindhidavae muraidhaano yen swaami | Is it fair that I languish in distress, my Lord? |
| Female | |
| Kani idhazh oorudhu kayal vizhi suzhaludhu | My fruit-like lips quiver with desire and fish-like eyes swirl |
| Kani idhazh oorudhu kayal vizhi suzhaludhu | My fruit-like lips quiver with desire and fish-like eyes swirl |
| Kani idhazh oorudhu kayal vizhi suzhaludhu | My fruit-like lips quiver with desire and fish-like eyes swirl |
| Ganadhanam vimmudhu kaivalai thalarudhu | My heavy bosom swells and bangles slip off my wrists |
| Ganadhanam vimmudhu kaivalai thalarudhu | My heavy bosom swells and bangles slip off my wrists |
| Panimalar soodi palavidhamaagha | Adorned with dew-laden blossoms in various styles |
| Panjanaiyil kulavum naal yen naalo | Which day will be the day I rejoice with him on the soft bed? |
| Female | |
| Malarmaaran vaazhiyaar vaadugindrom | Long live Cupid, god of love, yet we are wilting in longing |
மலர்மாறன் வாழியார் வாடுகின்றோம்
மலர்மாறன் வாழியார் வாடுகின்றோம்
மலர்மாறன் வாழியார் வாடுகின்றோம்
வசந்தமகா ருதுவான இவ்வேளை
வசந்தமகா ருதுவான இவ்வேளை
மலர்மாறன் வாழியார் வாடுகின்றோம்
Long live Cupid, god of love, yet we are wilting in longing
Long live Cupid, god of love, yet we are wilting in longing
Long live Cupid, god of love, yet we are wilting in longing
During this pleasant season of spring
During this pleasant season of spring
Long live Cupid, god of love, yet we are wilting in longing
நலம் தரும் ராதை நாதன் இல்லாமல்
நலம் தரும் ராதை நாதன் இல்லாமல்
நலிந்திடவே முறைதானோ என் ஸ்வாமி
நலிந்திடவே முறைதானோ என் ஸ்வாமி
Without my benevolent lord, just as Radha is without Krishna
Without my benevolent lord, just as Radha is without Krishna
Is it fair that I languish in distress, my Lord?
Is it fair that I languish in distress, my Lord?
மலர்மாறன் வாழியார் வாடுகின்றோம்
My fruit-like lips quiver with desire and fish-like eyes swirl
My fruit-like lips quiver with desire and fish-like eyes swirl
My fruit-like lips quiver with desire and fish-like eyes swirl
My heavy bosom swells and bangles slip off my wrists
My heavy bosom swells and bangles slip off my wrists
Adorned with dew-laden blossoms in various styles
Which day will be the day I rejoice with him on the soft bed?
கனி இதழ் ஊருது கயல் விழி சுழலுது
கனி இதழ் ஊருது கயல் விழி சுழலுது
கனி இதழ் ஊருது கயல் விழி சுழலுது
கணதனம் விம்முது கைவளை தளருது
கணதனம் விம்முது கைவளை தளருது
பனிமலர் சூடி பலவிதமாக
பஞ்சணையில் குலவும் நாள் எந்நாளோ
Long live Cupid, god of love, yet we are wilting in longing
மலர்மாறன் வாழியார் வாடுகின்றோம்
Malarmaaran vaazhiyaar vaadugindrom
Long live Cupid, god of love, yet we are wilting in longing
Malarmaaran vaazhiyaar vaadugindrom
Long live Cupid, god of love, yet we are wilting in longing
Malarmaaran vaazhiyaar vaadugindrom
Long live Cupid, god of love, yet we are wilting in longing
Vasandhamagaa rudhuvaana ivvaelai
During this pleasant season of spring
Vasandhamagaa rudhuvaana ivvaelai
During this pleasant season of spring
Malarmaaran vaazhiyaar vaadugindrom
Long live Cupid, god of love, yet we are wilting in longing
Nalam tharum raadhai naadhan illaamal
Without my benevolent lord, just as Radha is without Krishna
Nalam tharum raadhai naadhan illaamal
Without my benevolent lord, just as Radha is without Krishna
Nalindhidavae muraidhaano yen swaami
Is it fair that I languish in distress, my Lord?
Nalindhidavae muraidhaano yen swaami
Is it fair that I languish in distress, my Lord?
Kani idhazh oorudhu kayal vizhi suzhaludhu
My fruit-like lips quiver with desire and fish-like eyes swirl
Kani idhazh oorudhu kayal vizhi suzhaludhu
My fruit-like lips quiver with desire and fish-like eyes swirl
Kani idhazh oorudhu kayal vizhi suzhaludhu
My fruit-like lips quiver with desire and fish-like eyes swirl
Ganadhanam vimmudhu kaivalai thalarudhu
My heavy bosom swells and bangles slip off my wrists
Ganadhanam vimmudhu kaivalai thalarudhu
My heavy bosom swells and bangles slip off my wrists
Panimalar soodi palavidhamaagha
Adorned with dew-laden blossoms in various styles
Panjanaiyil kulavum naal yen naalo
Which day will be the day I rejoice with him on the soft bed?
Malarmaaran vaazhiyaar vaadugindrom
Long live Cupid, god of love, yet we are wilting in longing
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This song portrays the intense romantic longing (Viraha Tapam) of a woman separated from her beloved during the spring season (Vasantha Ritu). She addresses Kama (Malarmaaran, the god of love adorned with flower arrows), noting the irony that while love flourishes everywhere in spring, she is suffering in sorrow without her lord.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uvamai)
“Kani idhazh oorudhu kayal vizhi suzhaludhu”
The term 'Kayal vizhi' compares eyes to fish, and 'Kani idhazh' compares lips to sweet fruit, traditional classical Tamil metaphors for feminine beauty.
Irony
“Malarmaaran vaazhiyaar vaadugindrom”
Blessing Manmatha with long life ('Malarmaaran vaazhiyaar') while simultaneously lamenting the pain ('vaadugindrom') caused by his arrows of desire.
Alliteration & Rhyme (Monai and Edhukai)
“Ganadhanam vimmudhu kaivalai thalarudhu”
Repetition of consonant sounds like 'Ganadhanam' and 'Panjanaiyil' adds a musical rhythm suited to classical Carnatic ragas.
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Trivia
Harichandra (1944) was a major success starring P. U. Chinnappa and T. R. Rajakumari. Lyricist C. A. Lakshmana Das crafted the songs adhering strictly to classical Carnatic literary traditions.
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