- Lyricist
- T. Rajendar
- Singers
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki
- Music director
- T. Rajendar
- Movie name
- Engal Kural
- Movie release year
- 1985
- Lyrics added on
- 6 Jan 2022
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song vividly describes the sensory and emotional experience of a newly married couple's wedding night (first night). Using poetic metaphors, T. Rajendar compares the bride's body to a book rich with philosophy and poetry, waiting to be read by her husband. The lyrics capture the intimacy, shyness, nervous energy, and passionate encounters of the night, highlighting details like the jingling bangles, falling flower strands, and delicate ornaments. The overall narrative blends classical Tamil poetic imagery with romantic playfulness, depicting the union of two souls transitioning into married life amidst traditional customs like offering milk and fruits.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Maeni ennum puththagaththa”
Comparing the bride's body ('Maeni') directly to a book ('Puththagam') containing deep philosophy ('Thaththuvam').
Rhyme (Etukai)
“Udhirvathu poochcharamaam / Udaivathu valaiyalgalaam”
The second letter rhyming ('di') between 'Udhirvathu' and 'Udaivathu' creates rhythmic harmony.
Visual Imagery
“Paavai aval maeniyengum / Paththu viral yaaththiraiyaam”
Depicting the husband's caress metaphorically as a journey of ten fingers across the maiden's body.
Hyperbole (Uyirvu Navirtchi)
“Natchaththiram endru solluvaal”
Comparing a tiny sparkling nose ring to a star stolen from the sky.
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Trivia
'Engal Kural' (1985) is an Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by SA Chandrasekhar. While T. Rajendar penned the lyrics and composed music for several hit films of that era, he specifically contributed tracks with his signature rhythmic verse structures, internal rhymes, and metaphorical lyricism.
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