Mandhiram Idhu
From Aavarampoo · 1992
- Lyricist
- Pulamaipithan
- Singer
- K. J. Yesudas
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Details
- Aavarampoo1992
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| …………………………….. | ... |
| Male | |
| Mandhiram idhu mandhiram | This is a chant, this is a magical spell, |
| Dhinam dhorum manamodhum | That my mind recites every single day. |
| Aavi nee ezhil devi nee idhai | You are my soul, you are the goddess of beauty, |
| Kettu vara vendum | Hearing this, you must come to me. |
| Male | |
| Mandhiram idhu mandhiram | This is a chant, this is a magical spell, |
| Dhinam dhorum manamodhum | That my mind recites every single day. |
| Mandhiram idhu aaaa…aaa.. | This is a chant, ah... |
| Aaaa….aaa…..aaaa….aaa…aaa…aaaa… | (Vocalizing) |
| Chorus | |
| Aaaa….aaa…..aaaa….aaa…aaa… | (Vocalizing) |
| Aaaa….aaa…..aaaa….aaa…aaa… | (Vocalizing) |
| Aaaa….aaa…..aaaa….aaa…aaa… | (Vocalizing) |
| Aaaa….aaa…..aaaa….aaa…aaa… | (Vocalizing) |
| Male | |
| Kaamanin poojaikku | For the worship of Kama, the god of desire, |
| Poorana kumbam | Like a filled sacred pot (Poorana Kumbam), |
| Thaangiya sevvaazhai | Like a red banana tree that supports, |
| Naattiya kambam | Erected like a dancing pillar, |
| Un mugam theiyaadha | Your face is an unwaning, |
| Chandhira bimbam | Image of the shining moon. |
| Paarppavar nenjellaam | The hearts of all who see you, |
| Aasaiyil vembum | Burn with intense yearning. |
| Male | |
| Aalilai oraththil | At the edge of your banyan-leaf-like waist, |
| Megalai aadum | The jeweled waist-belt sways. |
| Aanandha sorgaththai | A heavenly bliss of joy, |
| En vizhi thedum | My eyes search to behold. |
| Saayalil mayilaeee….. | O peacock in grace... |
| Aaaaa….aaaa…aaaaa…aaa… | (Vocalizing) |
| Aaaaa…aaa… | (Vocalizing) |
| Saayalil mayilae thaenisai kuyilae | O peacock in grace, O sweet singing cuckoo, |
| Maalaiyil adikkum manjalin veyilae | O golden sunlight of the evening! |
| Azhagin azhagae anbae nee vaa… | O beauty of beauties, my love, please come... |
| Chorus | |
| Mandhiram idhu mandhiram | This is a chant, this is a magical spell, |
| Dhinam dhorum manamodhum | That my mind recites every single day. |
| Aavi nee ezhil devi nee idhai | You are my soul, you are the goddess of beauty, |
| Kettu vara vendum | Hearing this, you must come to me. |
| Mandhiram idhu | This is a chant... |
| Male | |
| Aaaa…aaa.. aa….aaa….. | (Vocalizing) |
| Aaaa….aaa…aaa…aaaa… | (Vocalizing) |
| Male | |
| Aadaigal illaamal | Without any garments, |
| Thanimaiyil irundhaai | You stood in solitude. |
| Koondhalil yen undhan | Why did you hide your beauty, |
| Azhaginai maraithaai | Behind your long flowing tresses? |
| Kaarkuzhal melaadai | O maiden who draped dark clouds of hair, |
| Porththiya pennae | As an upper garment, |
| Seerudai naanthaanae | Am I not your natural fitting dress? |
| Paaradi kannae | Look at me, my dear! |
| Male | |
| Bhoomiyil mevaadhu | Without even stepping onto the earth, |
| Vandhadhu paadham | Your soft feet seem to float. |
| Poomagal nee kaattum | The subtle gestures you show, flower-like maiden, |
| Jaadaigal podhum | Are more than enough for me. |
| Nee enai anaippaaiii…. | You will embrace me... |
| Aaaaaa…..aaaa….aaaa….aaa… | (Vocalizing) |
| Aaaaa….aaa… | (Vocalizing) |
| Nee enai anaippaai theeyaiyum anaippaai | You will embrace me and extinguish the fire of passion, |
| Manmadha malarae thaeninil nanaippaai | O flower of love, soak me in sweet honey! |
| Sivakkum vizhiyo kaaman deepam… | Your reddening eyes are the flame of Kama's lamp... |
| Male | |
| Mandhiram idhu mandhiram | This is a chant, this is a magical spell, |
| Dhinam dhorum manamodhum | That my mind recites every single day. |
| Aavi nee ezhil devi nee idhai | You are my soul, you are the goddess of beauty, |
| Kettu vara vendum | Hearing this, you must come to me. |
| Male | |
| Mandhiram idhu mandhiram | This is a chant, this is a magical spell, |
| Dhinam dhorum manamodhum | That my mind recites every single day. |
| Mandhiram idhu aaaa…aaa.. | This is a chant, ah... |
| Aaaa….aaa…..aaaa….aaa…aaa…aaaa… | (Vocalizing) |
................
...
மந்திரம் இது
மந்திரம் தினம் தோறும்
மனம் மோதும்
ஆவி நீ எழில் தேவி நீ
இதைக் கேட்டு வர வேண்டும்
This is a chant, this is a magical spell,
That my mind recites every single day.
You are my soul, you are the goddess of beauty,
Hearing this, you must come to me.
மந்திரம் இது
மந்திரம் தினம் தோறும்
மனமோதும்
மந்திரம் இது ஆஆஆஅ.....ஆஅ...
This is a chant, this is a magical spell,
That my mind recites every single day.
This is a chant, ah...
(Vocalizing)
ஆஆ....ஆஆஆ....ஆஆஆ...
ஆஆஆ....ஆஆஆ....ஆஆஆ....
ஆஆஆ...ஆ...ஆஆஆ..
ஆஆஆ....ஆஆஆ...ஆ
(Vocalizing)
(Vocalizing)
(Vocalizing)
(Vocalizing)
காமனின் பூஜைக்கு பூரண கும்பம்
தாங்கிய செவ்வாழை நாட்டிய கம்பம்
உன் முகம் தேயாத சந்திர பிம்பம்
பார்த்தவர் நெஞ்செல்லாம்
ஆசையில் வெம்பும்
For the worship of Kama, the god of desire,
Like a filled sacred pot (Poorana Kumbam),
Like a red banana tree that supports,
Erected like a dancing pillar,
Your face is an unwaning,
Image of the shining moon.
The hearts of all who see you,
Burn with intense yearning.
ஆலிலை ஓரத்தில்
மேகலை ஆடும்
ஆனந்த சொர்க்கத்தை
என் விழி தேடும்
At the edge of your banyan-leaf-like waist,
The jeweled waist-belt sways.
A heavenly bliss of joy,
My eyes search to behold.
O peacock in grace...
(Vocalizing)
(Vocalizing)
O peacock in grace, O sweet singing cuckoo,
O golden sunlight of the evening!
O beauty of beauties, my love, please come...
சாயலில் மயிலே....ஏ.....
ஆஆஆஅ.....ஆஅ...
ஆஆஆ....ஆஆஆ....ஆஆஆ.
சாயலில் மயிலே
தேனிசைக் குயிலே
மாலையில் அடிக்கும்
மஞ்சளின் வெயிலே
அழகின் அழகே அன்பே நீ வா
This is a chant, this is a magical spell,
That my mind recites every single day.
You are my soul, you are the goddess of beauty,
Hearing this, you must come to me.
This is a chant...
மந்திரம் இது
மந்திரம் தினம் தோறும்
மனமோதும்
ஆவி நீ எழில் தேவி நீ
இதைக் கேட்டு வர வேண்டும்....
மந்திரம் இது
(Vocalizing)
(Vocalizing)
ஆஆஆஆ....ஏ....ஆஆஆஅ
Without any garments,
You stood in solitude.
Why did you hide your beauty,
Behind your long flowing tresses?
O maiden who draped dark clouds of hair,
As an upper garment,
Am I not your natural fitting dress?
Look at me, my dear!
ஆடைகள் இல்லாமல்
தனிமையில் இருந்தாய்
கூந்தலில் ஏன் உந்தன்
அழகினை மறைத்தாய்
கார் குழல் மேலாடை
போர்த்திய பெண்ணே
சீருடை நான் தானே
பாரடி கண்ணே
Without even stepping onto the earth,
Your soft feet seem to float.
The subtle gestures you show, flower-like maiden,
Are more than enough for me.
You will embrace me...
(Vocalizing)
(Vocalizing)
You will embrace me and extinguish the fire of passion,
O flower of love, soak me in sweet honey!
Your reddening eyes are the flame of Kama's lamp...
பூமியில் மேவாது
வந்தது பாதம்
பூ மகள் நீ காட்டும்
ஜாடைகள் போதும்
This is a chant, this is a magical spell,
That my mind recites every single day.
You are my soul, you are the goddess of beauty,
Hearing this, you must come to me.
நீ எனை அணைப்பாய்....
ஆஆஆஅ.....ஆஅ...
ஆஆஆ....ஆஆஆ....ஆஆஆ.
நீ எனை அணைப்பாய்....
தீயையும் அணைப்பாய்
மன்மத மலரே
தேனினில் நனைப்பாய்
சிவக்கும் விழியோ
காமன் தீபம்
This is a chant, this is a magical spell,
That my mind recites every single day.
This is a chant, ah...
(Vocalizing)
மந்திரம் இது
மந்திரம் தினம் தோறும்
மனமோதும்
ஆவி நீ எழில் தேவி நீ
இதைக் கேட்டு வர வேண்டும்
மந்திரம் இது
மந்திரம் தினம் தோறும்
மனமோதும்
மந்திரம் இது ஆஆஆஅ.....ஆஅ...
……………………………..
...
Mandhiram idhu mandhiram
This is a chant, this is a magical spell,
Dhinam dhorum manamodhum
That my mind recites every single day.
Aavi nee ezhil devi nee idhai
You are my soul, you are the goddess of beauty,
Kettu vara vendum
Hearing this, you must come to me.
Mandhiram idhu mandhiram
This is a chant, this is a magical spell,
Dhinam dhorum manamodhum
That my mind recites every single day.
Mandhiram idhu aaaa…aaa..
This is a chant, ah...
Aaaa….aaa…..aaaa….aaa…aaa…aaaa…
(Vocalizing)
Aaaa….aaa…..aaaa….aaa…aaa…
(Vocalizing)
Aaaa….aaa…..aaaa….aaa…aaa…
(Vocalizing)
Aaaa….aaa…..aaaa….aaa…aaa…
(Vocalizing)
Aaaa….aaa…..aaaa….aaa…aaa…
(Vocalizing)
Kaamanin poojaikku
For the worship of Kama, the god of desire,
Poorana kumbam
Like a filled sacred pot (Poorana Kumbam),
Thaangiya sevvaazhai
Like a red banana tree that supports,
Naattiya kambam
Erected like a dancing pillar,
Un mugam theiyaadha
Your face is an unwaning,
Chandhira bimbam
Image of the shining moon.
Paarppavar nenjellaam
The hearts of all who see you,
Aasaiyil vembum
Burn with intense yearning.
Aalilai oraththil
At the edge of your banyan-leaf-like waist,
Megalai aadum
The jeweled waist-belt sways.
Aanandha sorgaththai
A heavenly bliss of joy,
En vizhi thedum
My eyes search to behold.
Saayalil mayilaeee…..
O peacock in grace...
Aaaaa….aaaa…aaaaa…aaa…
(Vocalizing)
Aaaaa…aaa…
(Vocalizing)
Saayalil mayilae thaenisai kuyilae
O peacock in grace, O sweet singing cuckoo,
Maalaiyil adikkum manjalin veyilae
O golden sunlight of the evening!
Azhagin azhagae anbae nee vaa…
O beauty of beauties, my love, please come...
Mandhiram idhu mandhiram
This is a chant, this is a magical spell,
Dhinam dhorum manamodhum
That my mind recites every single day.
Aavi nee ezhil devi nee idhai
You are my soul, you are the goddess of beauty,
Kettu vara vendum
Hearing this, you must come to me.
Mandhiram idhu
This is a chant...
Aaaa…aaa.. aa….aaa…..
(Vocalizing)
Aaaa….aaa…aaa…aaaa…
(Vocalizing)
Aadaigal illaamal
Without any garments,
Thanimaiyil irundhaai
You stood in solitude.
Koondhalil yen undhan
Why did you hide your beauty,
Azhaginai maraithaai
Behind your long flowing tresses?
Kaarkuzhal melaadai
O maiden who draped dark clouds of hair,
Porththiya pennae
As an upper garment,
Seerudai naanthaanae
Am I not your natural fitting dress?
Paaradi kannae
Look at me, my dear!
Bhoomiyil mevaadhu
Without even stepping onto the earth,
Vandhadhu paadham
Your soft feet seem to float.
Poomagal nee kaattum
The subtle gestures you show, flower-like maiden,
Jaadaigal podhum
Are more than enough for me.
Nee enai anaippaaiii….
You will embrace me...
Aaaaaa…..aaaa….aaaa….aaa…
(Vocalizing)
Aaaaa….aaa…
(Vocalizing)
Nee enai anaippaai theeyaiyum anaippaai
You will embrace me and extinguish the fire of passion,
Manmadha malarae thaeninil nanaippaai
O flower of love, soak me in sweet honey!
Sivakkum vizhiyo kaaman deepam…
Your reddening eyes are the flame of Kama's lamp...
Mandhiram idhu mandhiram
This is a chant, this is a magical spell,
Dhinam dhorum manamodhum
That my mind recites every single day.
Aavi nee ezhil devi nee idhai
You are my soul, you are the goddess of beauty,
Kettu vara vendum
Hearing this, you must come to me.
Mandhiram idhu mandhiram
This is a chant, this is a magical spell,
Dhinam dhorum manamodhum
That my mind recites every single day.
Mandhiram idhu aaaa…aaa..
This is a chant, ah...
Aaaa….aaa…..aaaa….aaa…aaa…aaaa…
(Vocalizing)
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
Mandhiram Idhu Mandhiram is a deeply sensual and romantic song from the 1992 Tamil film Aavarampoo. The protagonist passionately expresses his fascination and adoration for his beloved, comparing his devotion to a daily ritual chant (mandhiram). He praises her physical grace, likening her beauty to sacred symbols, the moon, peacocks, and gentle evening sunlight. Throughout the verses, the song weaves classical Tamil poetic tropes with romantic imagery, describing her hair as a veil of dark clouds and her presence as a source of heavenly joy. He beckons her to embrace him and fulfill their mutual desire, describing her enchanting eyes as the light of Kamadeva (the deity of love).
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Uvamaani (Metaphor / Simile)
“Chandhira bimbam”
Compares the beloved's radiant face to the unwaning reflection of the moon ('Chandhira bimbam').
Edhukai (Second Letter Rhyme)
“Mandhiram idhu mandhiram”
Rhyming of the second consonant 'ndh' in 'Mandhiram' across successive lines.
Classical Metaphor (Aalilai)
“Aalilai oraththil”
Compares the curve of the waist to a leaf of the banyan tree ('Aalilai'), a traditional sangam poetic motif.
Uruvagaim (Metaphor)
“Saayalil mayilae thaenisai kuyilae”
Directly identifying the beloved as a peacock ('mayil') and cuckoo ('kuyil') in graceful movement and melody.
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Trivia
Aavarampoo (1992) features music composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja, with lyrics penned by the renowned poet Pulamaipithan. The soundtrack is celebrated for blending folk and classical Indian melodies with expressive orchestral arrangements.
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