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Manasuloni

From Isai Paadum Thendral · 1976

Lyricist
Thyagaraja
Singers
K. J. Yesudas, S. Janaki
Music director
Ilayaraja
Details
Isai Paadum Thendral1976

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
…………………….[Instrumental intro]
Female
Mama gaga sasaa…Solfeggio swara passage (Ma Ga Sa)
Gasa magama saga samaSolfeggio swara passage (Ga Sa Ma Ga Ma Sa Ga Sa Ma)
Dhadha mama gagaa…Solfeggio swara passage (Dha Ma Ga)
Nisaga nisa sanisaSolfeggio swara passage (Ni Sa Ga Ni Sa Sa Ni Sa)
Ninee dhadha mamaa…Solfeggio swara passage (Ni Dha Ma)
Dhasa mani dhani manidhaSolfeggio swara passage (Dha Sa Ma Ni Dha Ni Ma Ni Dha)
Gasa nini dhadhaa…Solfeggio swara passage (Ga Sa Ni Dha)
Gasa magama saga samaSolfeggio swara passage (Ga Sa Ma Ga Ma Sa Ga Sa Ma)
Sagasaa… aa… nisanee aa…Solfeggio swara passage (Sa Ga Sa... Ni Sa Ni)
Dhanidhaa… aa… madhamaa… aa…Solfeggio swara passage (Dha Ni Dha... Ma Dha Ma)
Masaa gama dhanisaa gamadhanisaaSolfeggio swara passage (Ma Sa Ga Ma Dha Ni Sa Ga Ma Dha Ni Sa)
Masaa gama dhanisaa gamadhanisaaSolfeggio swara passage (Ma Sa Ga Ma Dha Ni Sa Ga Ma Dha Ni Sa)
Masaa gama dhanisaa gamadhanisaa…Solfeggio swara passage (Ma Sa Ga Ma Dha Ni Sa Ga Ma Dha Ni Sa)
Male
…………………[Instrumental bridge]
Male
Manasuloni marmamunu thelusukoUnderstand the secret desire within my heart
Manasuloni marmamunu thelusukoUnderstand the secret desire within my heart
Manasuloni marmamunu thelusukoUnderstand the secret desire within my heart
Maana rakshakaa marakathaanga…aa…O protector of self-respect, with an emerald-like form!
Male
Naa manasuloni marmamunu thelusukoUnderstand the secret desire within my heart
Maana rakshakaa marakathaangaO protector of self-respect, with an emerald-like form
Naa manasuloni marmamunu thelusuko…Understand the secret desire within my heart...
Ooo… oo…Ooo... oo...
Male
Inakulaaptha neevaeYou are the well-wisher of the Solar dynasty
Male
Manasuloni marmamunu thelusukoUnderstand the secret desire within my heart
Maana rakshakaa marakathaangaO protector of self-respect, with an emerald-like form
Naa manasuloni marmamunu thelusuko…Understand the secret desire within my heart...
Oo… oo…Oo... oo...
Female
Munupu praemagala…Earlier, you were full of love...
Male
M… munupu praemagala dhoravai sadhaaM... having always been a loving Lord who ruled over me with affection
Chanuvunaelinadhi goppa kaadhaiyaaRuling me with familiarity in the past is not a extraordinary thing now
Munupu praemagala dhoravai sadhaaHaving always been a loving Lord who ruled over me with affection
Chanuvunaelinadhi goppa kaadhaiyaaRuling me with familiarity in the past is not a extraordinary thing now
Kanikarammutho ee vaelaa… aa… aa… Aa… aa…With compassion at this moment...
Male
Kanikarammutho ee vaelaaWith compassion at this moment
Naa karamu batti thyagaraja vinuthaHolding my hand, O Lord praised by Thyagaraja
Male
Manasuloni marmamunu thelusukoUnderstand the secret desire within my heart
Female
Manasuloni marmamunu thelusukoUnderstand the secret desire within my heart
Male
Manasuloni marmamunu thelusukoUnderstand the secret desire within my heart
Manasuloni marmamunu thelusuko…Understand the secret desire within my heart...
Ooo… oo… oo…Ooo... oo... oo...

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This composition is the iconic Carnatic classical krithi 'Manasuloni Marmamunu' composed by Saint Thyagaraja in Raga Hindolam. In this soulful prayer, the composer addresses Lord Rama, calling him the protector of honor, the benefactor of the Solar Dynasty (Inakulaptha), and the divine lord with a skin tone like a shimmering emerald (Marakathaanga).

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Anuprasa / Alliteration

Manasuloni marmamunu thelusuko

Repetition of the 'm' and 'n' sound in 'Manasuloni marmamunu' creates a lyrical and melodic rhythm.

Upamana / Metaphor

Maana rakshakaa marakathaanga…aa…

Describing Lord Rama's complexion as 'Marakathaanga' compares his divine body to a polished green emerald.

Epithet / Invocation

Inakulaaptha neevae

Addressing Lord Rama as 'Inakulaaptha' invokes his heritage as the friend and supreme leader of the Sun Dynasty (Ikshvaku clan).

Mudra / Author Signature

Naa karamu batti thyagaraja vinutha

Thyagaraja includes his own signature ('Thyagaraja vinutha') in the charanam, denoting 'the Lord who is praised by Thyagaraja'.

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Trivia

'Manasuloni Marmamunu' is a masterwork composed by Saint Thyagaraja in Ragam Hindolam set to Adi Talam. Although written in classical Telugu, it is frequently performed in Tamil cinematic and classical music concerts, including featured classical music sequences in Tamil films like Isai Paadum Thendral (1976).

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