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Lyrics & meaning

Mana Koyil

From Kadan Vangi Kalyanam · 1958

Lyricist
Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass
Singers
Seerkazhi Govindarajan, P. Leela
Music director
S. Rajeswara Rao
Movie name
Kadan Vangi Kalyanam
Movie release year
1958
Lyrics added on
27 Sept 2025

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Manakoyil unakkagavae swaami
Maravaamal unai kaanavae swaami
Malar kanai veesum madhana singaara
Maruvidavae vaaraai swaami
Manakoyil unakkagavae swaami
Maravaamal unai kaanavae swaami
Aasai innavidhamaai irukkumendariyaen
Anbin valathanilae aga magizhndhen
Alai pol manamae nilaimaaridudhae
Anuraagha nilai kaanavae swaami
Manakoyil unakkagavae swaami
Maravaamal unai kaanavae swaami
Kaadhalar iruvar karuthorumithae
Aadharavu pattadhae inbamendraar
Tamil vedhamae vaazhvin paadhai aagumae
Sodhanai innum yaeno swaami
Manakoyil unakkagavae swaami
Maravaamal unai kaanavae swaami
Kanniyin aasaiyaal kaavalan
Kadamaiyai marandhaalae
Innalaal makkalum ighameedhil
Sughamizhandhu yenghi nindraar
Mannanum raaniyai naadaamalae
Amaichar mugam paaramale
Pon nigarum naadu innilaiyil
Seerkedaai aanadhandro
Un sugamae peridhaaga
Ennudhal muraiyoo amma
Mannuyir nilaimaiyai
Manadhaara enni neeyae
Thannalam paaraamal
Thiyagam seidhaal endrumae
Unnai pottruvaar
Ulaginil pugazh oongavae
Un seviyil kelaadhadhaeno swaami
En seviyil veezhndhadhae kenjum kural osai
Un seviyil kelaadhadhaeno swaami
En seviyil veezhndhadhae kenjum kural osai
Arasae illaa naadu aniyaayamaai kaedu adainthaal
Makkalum avadhi padalaanar
Aagaaya veliyodu yeraala dheenakkural
Abayam bayam endrae alarudhae manna
Un seviyil kelaadhadhaeno swaami
En seviyil veezhndhadhae kenjum kural osai
Aagaaya veliyodu yeraala dheenakkural
Abayam bayam endrae alarudhae manna
The temple of my heart is only for you, my lord.
Longing to see you always, my lord.
Handsome as Manmatha (god of love) shooting flower arrows,
Come to embrace me, my lord...
The temple of my heart is only for you, my lord.
Longing to see you always, my lord.
I never knew desire would feel like this,
My heart rejoiced in the richness of love.
Like a restless wave, my mind keeps shifting,
Longing to experience the depths of love, my lord...
The temple of my heart is only for you, my lord.
Longing to see you always, my lord.
When two lovers unite in thought and spirit,
They say mutual support and love is true bliss.
The sacred Tamil wisdom guides our path in life,
Then why is there still a test, my lord?
The temple of my heart is only for you, my lord.
Longing to see you always, my lord.
Blinded by desire for a girl, the ruler
Forgot his duty.
Suffering in distress, the people of this land
Lost their happiness and stood weeping in despair.
The king no longer turns to his queen,
Nor does he meet his ministers.
This kingdom, as precious as gold, in this state,
Has fallen into ruin, hasn't it?
To think only of your own happiness,
Is that right, my lady?
The plight of the living souls of this land,
Reflect upon it with all your heart.
Setting aside all selfishness,
If you make a sacrifice, forever
They will praise you,
And your fame will soar across the world.
Why hasn't it reached your ears, my lord?
The pleading cries of people have fallen on my ears!
Why hasn't it reached your ears, my lord?
The pleading cries of people have fallen on my ears!
When a land without its ruler unfairly falls to ruin,
The people begin to suffer in agony!
Across the open skies, countless helpless voices
Cry out in fear, begging for protection, O King!
Why hasn't it reached your ears, my lord?
The pleading cries of people have fallen on my ears!
Across the open skies, countless helpless voices
Cry out in fear, begging for protection, O King!
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

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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