Mana Koyil
From Kadan Vangi Kalyanam · 1958
- Lyricist
- Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass
- Singers
- Seerkazhi Govindarajan, P. Leela
- Music director
- S. Rajeswara Rao
- Details
- Kadan Vangi Kalyanam1958
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Manakoyil unakkagavae swaami | The temple of my mind is dedicated only to you, my Lord. |
| Maravaamal unai kaanavae swaami | To see you without forgetting, my Lord. |
| Malar kanai veesum madhana singaara | Oh romantic Cupid who shoots flower arrows, |
| Maruvidavae vaaraai swaami | Come to embrace me, my Lord. |
| Manakoyil unakkagavae swaami | The temple of my mind is dedicated only to you, my Lord. |
| Maravaamal unai kaanavae swaami | To see you without forgetting, my Lord. |
| Female | |
| Aasai innavidhamaai irukkumendariyaen | I did not know that desire would manifest in such a way. |
| Anbin valathanilae aga magizhndhen | In the strength of love, my heart rejoiced inside. |
| Alai pol manamae nilaimaaridudhae | Like ocean waves, my mind keeps changing its state. |
| Anuraagha nilai kaanavae swaami | To behold the state of deep affection, my Lord. |
| Manakoyil unakkagavae swaami | The temple of my mind is dedicated only to you, my Lord. |
| Maravaamal unai kaanavae swaami | To see you without forgetting, my Lord. |
| Female | |
| Kaadhalar iruvar karuthorumithae | When two lovers share the same thoughts, |
| Aadharavu pattadhae inbamendraar | They say receiving mutual support is true bliss. |
| Tamil vedhamae vaazhvin paadhai aagumae | The Tamil Veda becomes the path of life itself. |
| Sodhanai innum yaeno swaami | Why is there still a trial, my Lord? |
| Manakoyil unakkagavae swaami | The temple of my mind is dedicated only to you, my Lord. |
| Maravaamal unai kaanavae swaami | To see you without forgetting, my Lord. |
| Male | |
| Kanniyin aasaiyaal kaavalan | If the guardian, enticed by a maiden's desire, |
| Kadamaiyai marandhaalae | Forgets his duty, |
| Innalaal makkalum ighameedhil | Because of these troubles, the people on this earth, |
| Sughamizhandhu yenghi nindraar | Lost their happiness and stood yearning. |
| Male | |
| Mannanum raaniyai naadaamalae | Without the king seeking the queen, |
| Amaichar mugam paaramale | Without even looking at his ministers' faces, |
| Pon nigarum naadu innilaiyil | This golden realm in such a state, |
| Seerkedaai aanadhandro | Has fallen into ruin, hasn't it? |
| Male | |
| Un sugamae peridhaaga | Is it right, Mother, to consider... |
| Ennudhal muraiyoo amma | ...your own happiness as paramount? |
| Mannuyir nilaimaiyai | The plight of all living beings, |
| Manadhaara enni neeyae | If you reflect upon it whole-heartedly, |
| Thannalam paaraamal | Without being self-centered, |
| Thiyagam seidhaal endrumae | If you make a sacrifice, forever... |
| Unnai pottruvaar | ...they will praise you, |
| Ulaginil pugazh oongavae | So that your fame soars high in the world. |
| Female | |
| Un seviyil kelaadhadhaeno swaami | Why does it not fall upon your ears, my Lord? |
| En seviyil veezhndhadhae kenjum kural osai | The sound of a pleading voice has fallen upon my ears! |
| Un seviyil kelaadhadhaeno swaami | Why does it not fall upon your ears, my Lord? |
| En seviyil veezhndhadhae kenjum kural osai | The sound of a pleading voice has fallen upon my ears! |
| Arasae illaa naadu aniyaayamaai kaedu adainthaal | When a nation without a ruler unjustly suffers downfall, |
| Makkalum avadhi padalaanar | The citizens endure immense suffering. |
| Aagaaya veliyodu yeraala dheenakkural | Across the open sky, countless voices of distress, |
| Abayam bayam endrae alarudhae manna | Are crying out 'Help! Fear!', oh King! |
| Un seviyil kelaadhadhaeno swaami | Why does it not fall upon your ears, my Lord? |
| En seviyil veezhndhadhae kenjum kural osai | The sound of a pleading voice has fallen upon my ears! |
| Aagaaya veliyodu yeraala dheenakkural | Across the open sky, countless voices of distress, |
| Abayam bayam endrae alarudhae manna | Are crying out 'Help! Fear!', oh King! |
மனக்கோயில் உனக்காகவே ஸ்வாமி
மறவாமல் உனைக் காணவே ஸ்வாமி
மலர் கணை வீசும் மதன சிங்காரா
மருவிடவே வாராய் ஸ்வாமி......
மனக்கோயில் உனக்காகவே ஸ்வாமி
மறவாமல் உனைக் காணவே ஸ்வாமி
The temple of my mind is dedicated only to you, my Lord.
To see you without forgetting, my Lord.
Oh romantic Cupid who shoots flower arrows,
Come to embrace me, my Lord.
The temple of my mind is dedicated only to you, my Lord.
To see you without forgetting, my Lord.
ஆசை இன்னவிதமாய் இருக்குமென்றறியேன்
அன்பின் வளதனிலே அக மகிழ்ந்தேன்
அலை போல் மனமே நிலைமாறிடுதே
அனுராக நிலை காணவே ஸ்வாமி...
மனக்கோயில் உனக்காகவே ஸ்வாமி
மறவாமல் உனைக் காணவே ஸ்வாமி
I did not know that desire would manifest in such a way.
In the strength of love, my heart rejoiced inside.
Like ocean waves, my mind keeps changing its state.
To behold the state of deep affection, my Lord.
The temple of my mind is dedicated only to you, my Lord.
To see you without forgetting, my Lord.
காதலர் இருவர் கருத்தொருமித்தே
ஆதரவு பட்டதே இன்பமென்றார்
தமிழ் வேதமே வாழ்வின் பாதை ஆகுமே
சோதனை இன்னும் ஏனோ ஸ்வாமி..
மனக்கோயில் உனக்காகவே ஸ்வாமி
மறவாமல் உனைக் காணவே ஸ்வாமி
When two lovers share the same thoughts,
They say receiving mutual support is true bliss.
The Tamil Veda becomes the path of life itself.
Why is there still a trial, my Lord?
The temple of my mind is dedicated only to you, my Lord.
To see you without forgetting, my Lord.
கன்னியின் ஆசையால் காவலன்
கடமையை மறந்ததாலே
இன்னலால் மக்களும் இகமீதில்
சுகமிழந்து ஏங்கிநின்றார்
If the guardian, enticed by a maiden's desire,
Forgets his duty,
Because of these troubles, the people on this earth,
Lost their happiness and stood yearning.
மன்னனும் ராணியை நாடாமலே
அமைச்சர் முகம் பாராமலே
பொன் நிகரும் நாடு இந்நிலையில்
சீர்கேடாய் ஆனதன்றோ
Without the king seeking the queen,
Without even looking at his ministers' faces,
This golden realm in such a state,
Has fallen into ruin, hasn't it?
உன் சுகமே பெரிதாக
எண்ணுதல் முறையோ அம்மா
மண்ணுயிர் நிலைமையை
மனதார எண்ணி நீயே
தன்னலம் பாராமல்
தியாகம் செய்தால் என்றுமே
உன்னை போற்றுவார்
உலகினில் புகழ் ஓங்கவே
Is it right, Mother, to consider...
...your own happiness as paramount?
The plight of all living beings,
If you reflect upon it whole-heartedly,
Without being self-centered,
If you make a sacrifice, forever...
...they will praise you,
So that your fame soars high in the world.
உன் செவியில் கேளாததேனோ ஸ்வாமி
என் செவியில் வீழ்ந்ததே கெஞ்சும் குரல் ஓசை
உன் செவியில் கேளாததேனோ ஸ்வாமி
என் செவியில் வீழ்ந்ததே கெஞ்சும் குரல் ஓசை
அரசே இல்லா நாடு அநியாயமாய் கேடு அடைந்தால்
மக்களும் அவதிப்படலானார்
ஆகாய வெளியோடு ஏராள தீனக்குரல்
அபயம் பயம் என்றே அலறுதே மன்னா.......
உன் செவியில் கேளாததேனோ ஸ்வாமி
என் செவியில் வீழ்ந்ததே கெஞ்சும் குரல் ஓசை
ஆகாய வெளியோடு ஏராள தீனக்குரல்
அபயம் பயம் என்றே அலறுதே மன்னா.......
Why does it not fall upon your ears, my Lord?
The sound of a pleading voice has fallen upon my ears!
Why does it not fall upon your ears, my Lord?
The sound of a pleading voice has fallen upon my ears!
When a nation without a ruler unjustly suffers downfall,
The citizens endure immense suffering.
Across the open sky, countless voices of distress,
Are crying out 'Help! Fear!', oh King!
Why does it not fall upon your ears, my Lord?
The sound of a pleading voice has fallen upon my ears!
Across the open sky, countless voices of distress,
Are crying out 'Help! Fear!', oh King!
Manakoyil unakkagavae swaami
The temple of my mind is dedicated only to you, my Lord.
Maravaamal unai kaanavae swaami
To see you without forgetting, my Lord.
Malar kanai veesum madhana singaara
Oh romantic Cupid who shoots flower arrows,
Maruvidavae vaaraai swaami
Come to embrace me, my Lord.
Manakoyil unakkagavae swaami
The temple of my mind is dedicated only to you, my Lord.
Maravaamal unai kaanavae swaami
To see you without forgetting, my Lord.
Aasai innavidhamaai irukkumendariyaen
I did not know that desire would manifest in such a way.
Anbin valathanilae aga magizhndhen
In the strength of love, my heart rejoiced inside.
Alai pol manamae nilaimaaridudhae
Like ocean waves, my mind keeps changing its state.
Anuraagha nilai kaanavae swaami
To behold the state of deep affection, my Lord.
Manakoyil unakkagavae swaami
The temple of my mind is dedicated only to you, my Lord.
Maravaamal unai kaanavae swaami
To see you without forgetting, my Lord.
Kaadhalar iruvar karuthorumithae
When two lovers share the same thoughts,
Aadharavu pattadhae inbamendraar
They say receiving mutual support is true bliss.
Tamil vedhamae vaazhvin paadhai aagumae
The Tamil Veda becomes the path of life itself.
Sodhanai innum yaeno swaami
Why is there still a trial, my Lord?
Manakoyil unakkagavae swaami
The temple of my mind is dedicated only to you, my Lord.
Maravaamal unai kaanavae swaami
To see you without forgetting, my Lord.
Kanniyin aasaiyaal kaavalan
If the guardian, enticed by a maiden's desire,
Kadamaiyai marandhaalae
Forgets his duty,
Innalaal makkalum ighameedhil
Because of these troubles, the people on this earth,
Sughamizhandhu yenghi nindraar
Lost their happiness and stood yearning.
Mannanum raaniyai naadaamalae
Without the king seeking the queen,
Amaichar mugam paaramale
Without even looking at his ministers' faces,
Pon nigarum naadu innilaiyil
This golden realm in such a state,
Seerkedaai aanadhandro
Has fallen into ruin, hasn't it?
Un sugamae peridhaaga
Is it right, Mother, to consider...
Ennudhal muraiyoo amma
...your own happiness as paramount?
Mannuyir nilaimaiyai
The plight of all living beings,
Manadhaara enni neeyae
If you reflect upon it whole-heartedly,
Thannalam paaraamal
Without being self-centered,
Thiyagam seidhaal endrumae
If you make a sacrifice, forever...
Unnai pottruvaar
...they will praise you,
Ulaginil pugazh oongavae
So that your fame soars high in the world.
Un seviyil kelaadhadhaeno swaami
Why does it not fall upon your ears, my Lord?
En seviyil veezhndhadhae kenjum kural osai
The sound of a pleading voice has fallen upon my ears!
Un seviyil kelaadhadhaeno swaami
Why does it not fall upon your ears, my Lord?
En seviyil veezhndhadhae kenjum kural osai
The sound of a pleading voice has fallen upon my ears!
Arasae illaa naadu aniyaayamaai kaedu adainthaal
When a nation without a ruler unjustly suffers downfall,
Makkalum avadhi padalaanar
The citizens endure immense suffering.
Aagaaya veliyodu yeraala dheenakkural
Across the open sky, countless voices of distress,
Abayam bayam endrae alarudhae manna
Are crying out 'Help! Fear!', oh King!
Un seviyil kelaadhadhaeno swaami
Why does it not fall upon your ears, my Lord?
En seviyil veezhndhadhae kenjum kural osai
The sound of a pleading voice has fallen upon my ears!
Aagaaya veliyodu yeraala dheenakkural
Across the open sky, countless voices of distress,
Abayam bayam endrae alarudhae manna
Are crying out 'Help! Fear!', oh King!
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This song from 'Kadan Vangi Kalyanam' (1958) captures a dramatic transition from personal romance to civic responsibility. It opens with the heroine expressing her intense devotion and passion, referring to her heart as a sacred temple reserved exclusively for her lord. She reflects on how true love brings spiritual harmony aligned with Tamil moral scriptures, yet wonders why trials still linger in her path. However, the narrative tone shifts as the broader crisis of the kingdom is brought to light. A stern reminder is delivered that a king who abandons governance for romantic desires causes the realm to crumble and leaves the citizenry in hardship. The song calls for selfless sacrifice over personal bliss, urging the ruler to hear the distressing cries of his helpless subjects crying for aid across the land.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvam)
“Manakoyil unakkagavae swaami”
Compares the human mind to a temple ('Manakoyil') where the beloved deity resides.
Simile (Upamai)
“Alai pol manamae nilaimaaridudhae”
Compares the restless, changing state of the human mind to ocean waves ('Alai pol').
Monae (Initial Alliteration)
“Malar kanai veesum madhana singaara”
Repetition of the 'Ma' sound at the start of consecutive words creating melodic flow.
Ethirai (Second Letter Rhyme)
“Kanniyin aasaiyaal kaavalan / Kadamaiyai marandhaalae”
The second consonant 'n' is matched across lines to build rhythmic harmony.
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Trivia
'Kadan Vangi Kalyanam' (1958) was produced by Vijaya Vauhini Studios and directed by L. V. Prasad. The music was composed by S. Rajeswara Rao with lyrics penned by Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass. The film was simultaneously shot in Telugu as 'Appu Chesi Pappu Koodu'.
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