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Lyrics & meaning

Manoharamudan Madhura Madhura

From Jagathalaprathaban – 1961 Film · 1961

Lyricist
Panchu Arunachalam
Singers
T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela
Music director
Pendyala Nageswara Rao
Details
Jagathalaprathaban – 1961 Film1961

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
ManoharamudamWith delightful charm,
Madhura madhura mullaiSweet, sweet jasmine flower,
Manathudan karanthandhadhae..Has poured out its heart in sweet fragrance...
Female :Haa..aa…Female: Haa..aa...
Paamalar varan thandhadhaeIt granted the boon of a poetic blossom.
Male
ManoharamudamWith delightful charm,
Madhura madhura mullaiSweet, sweet jasmine flower,
Female :Haa..aa…Female: Haa..aa...
Paamalar varan thandhadhaeIt granted the boon of a poetic blossom.
Male
Indha chandrananin madi melaeUpon the lap of this moon-like beloved,
Arundhaenae saaindhaenaeMy rare honey, I leaned in,
Manam pol magizhdhaenaeI rejoiced to my heart's content.
Indha chandrananin madi melaeUpon the lap of this moon-like beloved,
Arundhaenae saaindhaenaeMy rare honey, I leaned in,
Manam pol magizhdhaenaeI rejoiced to my heart's content.
Female
Aa aa…Aa aa...
Magizhndhadhu yeno kulaivum yenoWhy this joy and why this delicate coyness?
Vanjanai nee seidhaaiYou played a trick of enchantment,
Aa..aa.aanaal magizhdhaenaeAh..aa.. yet I rejoiced nonetheless.
Male
ManoharamudamWith delightful charm,
Madhura madhura mullaiSweet, sweet jasmine flower,
Female :Haa..aa…Female: Haa..aa...
Paamalar varan thandhadhaeIt granted the boon of a poetic blossom.
Male
En paruvathin pudhu malaraeOh fresh flower of my youth,
Adaindhaenae innaalaeI attained you on this day,
Mayangudhu unnaalaeMy heart is swooning because of you.
En paruvathin pudhu malaraeOh fresh flower of my youth,
Adaindhaenae innaalaeI attained you on this day,
Mayangudhu unnaalaeMy heart is swooning because of you.
Female
Haa..aaa..mayanguvadhaenooHaa..aaa.. why this mesmerized feeling?
MaayaiyumaenooWhy this magical illusion?
Yaavaiyum nee dhaanae ..When you are everything to me..
Aa.aa..aanaal mayangidudhaeAh..aa.. yet my mind becomes entranced.
Male
ManoharamudamWith delightful charm,
Madhura madhura mullaiSweet, sweet jasmine flower,
Female :Haa..aa…Female: Haa..aa...
Paamalar varan thandhadhaeIt granted the boon of a poetic blossom.

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This classic duet expresses the tender romantic exchange between two lovers overwhelmed by happiness and affection. Using rich classical Tamil imagery such as blooming jasmine flowers (mullai), rare honey, and the soothing moon, the song captures the magical sense of swooning devotion and youthful passion.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Adukkuthodar (Repetition)

Madhura madhura mullai

The word 'Madhura' is repeated back-to-back to emphasize the intensity of sweetness.

Uruvagam (Metaphor)

Indha chandrananin madi melae

The lover's presence and lap are poetically compared to the soothing, cool light of the moon (Chandran).

Moonaai / Alliteration

Manoharamudam Madhura madhura mullai

The repetition of the 'M' sound across words ('Manoharamudam', 'Madhura', 'mullai', 'Manathudan') creates a sweet, rhythmic flow.

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Trivia

Jagathalaprathaban (1961) was a mytho-fantasy film with music scored by the celebrated composer Pendyala Nageswara Rao. The vocal pairing of T. M. Soundararajan and P. Susheela made this song a beloved classical-pop crossover hit during the 1960s.

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