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Lyrics & meaning

Mana Santhi Naam Kaana

From Anbukkor Anni · 1960

Lyricist
A. Maruthakasi
Singer
Jikki
Music director
A. M. Rajah
Details
Anbukkor Anni1960

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Manasanthi naam kaana marundhum unduThere is a medicine for us to find peace of mind
Manasanthi naam kaana marundhum unduThere is a medicine for us to find peace of mind
Madhi mayangadhae thuyar ennum noiyai kanduDo not lose your head seeing the disease called sorrow
Manasanthi naam kaana marundhum unduThere is a medicine for us to find peace of mind
Female
Kani saatril kaanadha suvaiyum undu..haa…aaa..There is a sweetness not found even in fruit juice..haa...aaa..
Kani saatril kaanadha suvaiyum unduThere is a sweetness not found even in fruit juice
Adhai karudhaamal veenaaga kalanguvadhen indruWithout considering that, why do you worry in vain today?
Manasanthi naam kaana marundhum unduThere is a medicine for us to find peace of mind
Female
Ninaippellaam thaenpola inikkavaeMay all your thoughts be as sweet as honey
Ninaippellaam thaenpola inikkavaeMay all your thoughts be as sweet as honey
Kavalai nillamal sollaamal parakkavaeMay worries fly away without lingering or saying a word
Female
Analaana manam maari paniyagavaeMay a heart hot like fire transform into cool snow
Oru anbaana mozhi podhum inbamum uruvaagumJust one loving word is enough, and happiness will be created
Manasanthi naam kaana marundhum unduThere is a medicine for us to find peace of mind
Female
Iravodu pagalpola maariyaeChanging continuously like night turning into day
Thunba inbangal uravaadum vaazhvilaeIn life where sorrow and joy mingle together as relatives
Iravodu pagalpola maariyaeChanging continuously like night turning into day
Thunba inbangal uravaadum vaazhvilaeIn life where sorrow and joy mingle together as relatives
Thodaraadhu thuyar unnai ennaalumaeSorrow will not pursue you forever
Manathunivodu edhirkollum thunbathaiyae vellumCourage of mind will overcome the hardships faced
Female
Manasanthi naam kaana marundhum unduThere is a medicine for us to find peace of mind
Madhi mayangadhae thuyar ennum noiyai kanduDo not lose your head seeing the disease called sorrow
Manasanthi naam kaana marundhum unduThere is a medicine for us to find peace of mind

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This uplifting song from the film Anbukkor Anni (1960) offers deep comfort and emotional healing to a distressed soul. Lyricist A. Maruthakasi uses gentle wisdom to convey that mental peace is achievable and that sorrow is merely a temporary affliction. By cultivating sweet thoughts and offering loving words, one can transform a burning, troubled mind into something calm and cool like snow. Furthermore, the song highlights the cyclical nature of human existence, comparing suffering and joy to the inevitable alternation of night and day. It encourages resilience, reminding the listener that sorrow never lasts forever and that facing life with mental courage will ultimately conquer all afflictions.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

Madhi mayangadhae thuyar ennum noiyai kandu

Compares sorrow directly to a disease ('thuyar ennum noiyai') that afflicts the mind.

Simile (Upamai)

Ninaippellaam thaenpola inikkavae

Uses 'pola' (like) to compare sweet thoughts to honey ('thaenpola').

Simile (Upamai)

Iravodu pagalpola maariyae

Compares the alternating nature of joy and sorrow to the transition between night and day ('iravodu pagalpola').

Contrast / Antithesis

Analaana manam maari paniyagavae

Contrasts the fire-like heated state of distress ('analaana manam') with the cool, peaceful state of snow ('paniyagavae').

Monai (Initial Alliteration)

Manasanthi naam kaana marundhum undu

Repetition of the 'M' sound at the beginning of words ('Manasanthi', 'marundhum').

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Trivia

Anbukkor Anni (1960) was produced under the banner of Modern Theatres and featured music composed by A. M. Rajah. Sung beautifully by Jikki, this song is known for its philosophical optimism and calming melody, representing the golden era of lyrical songwriting in Tamil cinema where philosophical themes were wrapped in simple, memorable tunes.

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