- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singers
- Vani Jairam, Jolly Abraham
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Movie name
- Mahalakshmi – 1978
- Movie release year
- 1978
- Lyrics added on
- 4 Oct 2024
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Mayangum Ullangal is a poetic Tamil duet from the 1978 movie Mahalakshmi, composed by M. S. Vishwanathan and written by Kannadasan. The song beautifully weaves themes of romance, destiny, and spirituality, describing how human hearts become captivated by love and emotion. It likens joyful human bonds to divine blessings and festive lamps. In the verses, the lovers exchange sweet romantic feelings using evocative imagery of nature—clouds acting as garments for the sky, cool monsoon breezes, streams, and moonlit golden boats. They acknowledge that human affection and emotional bridges are pre-ordained by divine grace, turning intimacy into a sacred celebration.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Emonai (Initial Alliteration)
“Mayangum ullangal / Mangai vilaiyaada”
Repetition of initial consonant sounds across lines, such as 'M' in 'Mayangum' and 'Mangai'.
Etukai (Second Letter Rhyme)
“Mayangum ullangal / Kalakkum vellangal”
Matching of the second consonant sound across consecutive lines, standard in classical Tamil poetry (e.g., 'ya' sound in Mayangum / Nenaithu / Anainthu).
Uruvagamy (Metaphor)
“Vaanathin mel aadai megangalae / Mangaikku mundhaanai naanangalae”
Comparing natural elements to human attire, describing clouds as the garment of the sky and shyness as the veil of a woman.
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Trivia
This track features a memorable duet rendered by Vani Jairam and Jolly Abraham, showcasing Kannadasan's signature style of blending spiritual philosophies with romantic sentiments, set to M. S. Vishwanathan's melodious orchestration.
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