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Mayangum Ullangal

From Mahalakshmi – 1978 · 1978

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Singers
Vani Jairam, Jolly Abraham
Music director
M. S. Vishwanathan
Details
Mahalakshmi – 19781978

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Mayangum ullangalHearts that are entranced
Kalakkum vellangalFloods that churn emotions
Female :Anaithum deivangalFemale: Everything is divine
Kondaadum deebangalLamps that celebrate
Male
Mayangum ullangalHearts that are entranced
Kalakkum vellangalFloods that churn emotions
Anaithum deivangalEverything is divine
Kondaadum deebangalLamps that celebrate
Mayangum ullangalHearts that are entranced
Kalakkum vellangalFloods that churn emotions
Female
Nenaithu kollungalRemember and cherish
Aanandha mandrangalThe joyful gatherings
Anainthu kollungalEmbrace closely
Anbaana sondhangalLoving relationships
Female
Mayangum ullangalHearts that are entranced
Kalakkum vellangalFloods that churn emotions
Anaithum deivangalEverything is divine
Kondaadum deebangalLamps that celebrate
Mayangum ullangalHearts that are entranced
Kalakkum vellangalFloods that churn emotions
Male
Vaanathin mel aadai megangalaeThe clouds are the upper garment of the sky
Mangaikku mundhaanai naanangalaeShyness is the veil of the young maiden
Female :Kalyana ngyangal kaalangaleFemale: Time itself brings marital duties
Kalathil varuvorgal deivangaleThose who arrive at the right moment are divine
Male
Avan itta kolangalThe patterns drawn by Him
Manam itta paalangalThe bridges built by the mind
Female :Mangai vilaiyaadaFemale: For the young woman to play
Maharajan kaigalThe hands of the great king
Female
Kaar kaala ilangaatru kuliranathuThe cool breeze of the monsoon season
Kanna unthiru maarbu sugamaanadhuOh Krishna, your chest feels comforting
Male :Neerodai pudhu vellam padhamaanadhuMale: The fresh water in the stream is suitable
Nilavae en pon odam idhamaanadhuOh moon, my golden boat feels pleasant
Female
Kalai mullai thottangalGardens of artistic jasmine blossoms
Idai sangu pottungalConch-like patterns upon the waist
Male :Thaavi vilaiyaadaMale: To leap and play
Maharani kaigalThe hands of the great queen

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

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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