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Lyrics & meaning

Malarvana Veethiyilae

From Chavukkadi Chandrakantha · 1960

Lyricist
Ku. Ma. Balasubramaniam
Singer
P. Leela
Music director
G. Ramanathan
Details
Chavukkadi Chandrakantha1960

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Malarvana veedhiyilae vasantha thaerinilaeIn the flower garden streets, on the spring chariot,
Mogana rajan vanthaanThe charming king has arrived.
Malarvana veedhiyilae vasantha thaerinilaeIn the flower garden streets, on the spring chariot,
Mogana rajan vanthaanThe charming king has arrived.
Female
Kulirmathi kudaiyaagavae kuyil paadavaeWith the cool moon as an umbrella and cuckoos singing,
Magara kodiyaada thuyar vaadavaeAs the fish flag sways and sorrow fades away,
Aa…aa…aaa….aa…..Aa…aa…aaa….aa…..
Female
Kulirmathi kudaiyaagavae kuyil paadavaeWith the cool moon as an umbrella and cuckoos singing,
Magara kodiyaada thuyar vaadavaeAs the fish flag sways and sorrow fades away,
Ezhil madavaar saenai irupuram soozhavaeSurrounded on both sides by an army of beautiful maidens,
Ezhil madavaar saenai irupuram soozhavaeSurrounded on both sides by an army of beautiful maidens,
Itchaiyattra thavaraaniyarumEven the desireless ascetic queens,
Sittrinnapamae perinbam endru manam magizhaRejoicing in heart that worldly pleasure itself is supreme bliss,
Mogana rajan vanthaan….The charming king has arrived….
Mogana rajan vanthaan….The charming king has arrived….
Male
Kaa….kaa….Kaa….kaa….
Female :Kaanum udal uyirFemale: In the visible body and soul,
Edhilum kadhal vilaga…aa….In everything, love never departs…
Male
Paa…paa….Paa…paa….
Female :Paaril arul manamFemale: A compassionate heart in this world,
Kodumai theerum mathi paarLook at the mind where cruelty ends!
Male
Kaa…kaa…Kaa…kaa…
Female :Kaarkuzhalli ival pugalvathae puriyuthaaFemale: Do you understand what this dark-haired maiden speaks?
Male
Kaa….kaa….Kaa….kaa….
Female :Kaalamini Enatharugil vaarum azhagaaFemale: Time is right, come near me, handsome one!
Aa…aa….aa….aa….Aa…aa….aa….aa….
Female
Kaanum udal uyir edhilumIn the visible body and soul, in everything,
Kadhal vilagaaLove never departs.
Unarvuthaanpaadi arul manam kodumai theerumSinging with deep emotion, a compassionate heart ends cruelty,
Madhi paarLook at the mind.
Female :UravinaalFemale: Through relationship,
Kaarkuzhali ival pugalvathae puriyuthaa thadaiyaethuDo you understand what this dark-haired woman praises? Is there any obstacle?
Kaalamini Enatharugil vaarum azhagaaTime is right, come near me, handsome one!
Paruvamathu thavarinaal namai anugumaa subathinamithaeIf youth passes away, will such a fine day ever return? This is the auspicious day!
Iru vizhiyil paar kodigal tharuvai naadi maruviyaadaLook with both eyes, seek millions of delights to embrace and play,
Samarasa sallaapamae kulaavidum inbam tharavaeTo grant the joy where harmonious romance flourishes!
Female
Mogana rajan vanthaan….The charming king has arrived….
Mogana rajan vanthaan….The charming king has arrived….
Malarvana veedhiyilae vasantha thaerinilaeIn the flower garden streets, on the spring chariot,
Mogana rajan vanthaanThe charming king has arrived.

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

Malarvana Veedhiyilae from Chavukkadi Chandrakantha (1960) is a majestic court song celebrating the arrival of the charming king (Mogana Rajan) during a grand spring procession. The lyrics depict a vibrant atmosphere filled with music, cuckoo songs, cool moonlight acting as a royal canopy, and beautiful maidens surrounding the chariot, captivating even the most detached minds.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Edugai (Second letter rhyming)

Malarvana veedhiyilae / Kulirmathi kudaiyaagavae

The second consonant 'la' (ல) rhymes across adjacent lines, enhancing the rhythmic melody.

Metaphor (Uruvam)

Kulirmathi kudaiyaagavae kuyil paadavae

Comparing the cool moon ('kulirmathi') to a royal canopy or umbrella ('kudai'), symbolizing royal grandeur and peacefulness.

Monaai (Initial letter alliteration)

Kaarkuzhali ival pugalvathae puriyuthaa

Repetition of the initial 'Ka' sound across words creates melodic cadence in the line.

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Trivia

Chavukkadi Chandrakantha (1960) featured music by the legendary G. Ramanathan, known as the 'Sangeetha Boopathy' of Tamil film music. Lyricist Ku. Ma. Balasubramaniam composed the lyrics using classical Tamil poetic conventions to evoke rich royal imagery.

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