Oru Alayamagum Mangai Manadhu
From Sumathi En Sundari · 1971
- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- P. Susheela
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Details
- Sumathi En Sundari1971
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Aalayamaagum mangai manadhu | A woman's heart becomes a sacred temple |
| Oru aalayamaagum mangai manadhu | A woman's heart becomes a holy temple |
| Adhai andraadam kondaadum | Celebrating it every single day |
| Kaalai pozhudhu nal kaalai pozhudhu | Is the morning time, a good morning time |
| Female | |
| Aalayamaagum mangai manadhu | A woman's heart becomes a temple |
| Female | |
| Mannan itta thaali pon vaeli | The sacred thread tied by her husband is a golden fence |
| Mannan itta thaali pon vaeli | The sacred thread tied by her husband is a golden fence |
| Maanam ennum vaeli than vaeli | Her boundary of honor is her true fence |
| En maanam ennum vaeli than vaeli | My boundary of honor is my true fence |
| Kula magal aval kolam kunguma silaiyaagum | The virtuous woman's form becomes an idol adorned in vermilion |
| Kula magal aval kolam kunguma silaiyaagum | The virtuous woman's form becomes an idol adorned in vermilion |
| Naayagan kaigalil naayagi aadidum | The beloved wife sways in the arms of her husband |
| Female | |
| Aalayamaagum mangai manadhu | A woman's heart becomes a temple |
| Adhai andraadam kondaadum | Celebrating it every single day |
| Kaalai pozhudhu nal kaalai pozhudhu | Is the morning time, a good morning time |
| Kaalai pozhudhu | The morning time |
| Female | |
| Kattil thandha paattu paaraattu | The song offered by the marital bed is praise |
| Kattil thandha paattu paaraattu | The song offered by the marital bed is praise |
| Thottil thandha paattu thaalaattu | The song offered by the cradle is a lullaby |
| Thottil thandha paattu thaalaattu | The song offered by the cradle is a lullaby |
| Ilamaiyil oru raagam mudhumaiyil oru baavam | In youth it is a musical melody, in old age an expression of emotion |
| Ilamaiyil oru raagam mudhumaiyil oru baavam | In youth it is a musical melody, in old age an expression of emotion |
| Dhevanin sannidhi dheviyin nimmadhi | In the presence of her lord lies the peace of the goddess |
ஆலயமாகும் மங்கை மனது
ஒரு ஆலயமாகும் மங்கை மனது
அதை அன்றாடம் கொண்டாடும்
காலைப்பொழுது நல் காலைப்பொழுது
A woman's heart becomes a sacred temple
A woman's heart becomes a holy temple
Celebrating it every single day
Is the morning time, a good morning time
ஒரு ஆலயமாகும் மங்கை மனது
A woman's heart becomes a temple
மன்னன் இட்ட தாலி பொன்வேலி
மன்னன் இட்ட தாலி பொன்வேலி
மானம் என்னும் வேலி தன்வேலி....
என் மானம் என்னும் வேலி தன்வேலி.....
குலமகள் அவள் கோலம் குங்குமச்சிலையாகும்
குலமகள் அவள் கோலம் குங்குமச்சிலையாகும்
நாயகன் கைகளில் நாயகி ஆடிடும் .....
The sacred thread tied by her husband is a golden fence
The sacred thread tied by her husband is a golden fence
Her boundary of honor is her true fence
My boundary of honor is my true fence
The virtuous woman's form becomes an idol adorned in vermilion
The virtuous woman's form becomes an idol adorned in vermilion
The beloved wife sways in the arms of her husband
ஆலயமாகும் மங்கை மனது
ஒரு ஆலயமாகும் மங்கை மனது
அதை அன்றாடம் கொண்டாடும்
காலைப்பொழுது நல் காலைப்பொழுது
A woman's heart becomes a temple
Celebrating it every single day
Is the morning time, a good morning time
The morning time
கட்டில் தந்த பாட்டு பாராட்டு
கட்டில் தந்த பாட்டு பாராட்டு
தொட்டில் தந்த பாட்டு தாலாட்டு....
தொட்டில் தந்த பாட்டு தாலாட்டு....
இளமையில் ஒரு ராகம் முதுமையில் ஒருபாவம்
இளமையில் ஒரு ராகம் முதுமையில் ஒருபாவம்
தேவனின் சந்நிதி தேவியின் நிம்மதி
The song offered by the marital bed is praise
The song offered by the marital bed is praise
The song offered by the cradle is a lullaby
The song offered by the cradle is a lullaby
In youth it is a musical melody, in old age an expression of emotion
In youth it is a musical melody, in old age an expression of emotion
In the presence of her lord lies the peace of the goddess
Aalayamaagum mangai manadhu
A woman's heart becomes a sacred temple
Oru aalayamaagum mangai manadhu
A woman's heart becomes a holy temple
Adhai andraadam kondaadum
Celebrating it every single day
Kaalai pozhudhu nal kaalai pozhudhu
Is the morning time, a good morning time
Aalayamaagum mangai manadhu
A woman's heart becomes a temple
Mannan itta thaali pon vaeli
The sacred thread tied by her husband is a golden fence
Mannan itta thaali pon vaeli
The sacred thread tied by her husband is a golden fence
Maanam ennum vaeli than vaeli
Her boundary of honor is her true fence
En maanam ennum vaeli than vaeli
My boundary of honor is my true fence
Kula magal aval kolam kunguma silaiyaagum
The virtuous woman's form becomes an idol adorned in vermilion
Kula magal aval kolam kunguma silaiyaagum
The virtuous woman's form becomes an idol adorned in vermilion
Naayagan kaigalil naayagi aadidum
The beloved wife sways in the arms of her husband
Aalayamaagum mangai manadhu
A woman's heart becomes a temple
Adhai andraadam kondaadum
Celebrating it every single day
Kaalai pozhudhu nal kaalai pozhudhu
Is the morning time, a good morning time
Kaalai pozhudhu
The morning time
Kattil thandha paattu paaraattu
The song offered by the marital bed is praise
Kattil thandha paattu paaraattu
The song offered by the marital bed is praise
Thottil thandha paattu thaalaattu
The song offered by the cradle is a lullaby
Thottil thandha paattu thaalaattu
The song offered by the cradle is a lullaby
Ilamaiyil oru raagam mudhumaiyil oru baavam
In youth it is a musical melody, in old age an expression of emotion
Ilamaiyil oru raagam mudhumaiyil oru baavam
In youth it is a musical melody, in old age an expression of emotion
Dhevanin sannidhi dheviyin nimmadhi
In the presence of her lord lies the peace of the goddess
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
'Aalayamaagum Mangai Manadhu' is a timeless classic from Sumathi En Sundari celebrating the sanctity of a woman's heart, marital bond, and family life. Lyricist Kannadasan beautifully compares a woman's heart to a holy temple, where purity, honor, and love reside. Each dawn brings a fresh celebration of her devotion and dignity, guarded by the sacred marital thread (Thaali) and her self-respect. The song elegantly walks through the different stages of womanhood and marriage—from the intimacy and romantic praise of youth (symbolized by the bed) to the maternal warmth of motherhood (symbolized by the cradle), maturing into deep emotional companionship in old age. Ultimately, it equates the husband to a deity and the wife to a goddess, suggesting that true peace for a woman lies in the sanctuary of her husband's presence.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor
“Aalayamaagum mangai manadhu”
Compares a woman's heart directly to a temple (Aalayam), emphasizing purity and sanctity.
Metaphor
“Mannan itta thaali pon vaeli”
Refers to the sacred nuptial thread ('thaali') as a 'golden fence' ('pon vaeli') that protects her virtue.
Ethugai (Second Letter Rhyme)
“Kattil thandha paattu paaraattu / Thottil thandha paattu thaalaattu”
The second letter 't' (ட்) in 'Kattil' and 'Thottil' rhymes across both lines.
Iyaipu (End Rhyme)
“Kattil thandha paattu paaraattu / Thottil thandha paattu thaalaattu”
The rhyming end words 'paaraattu' and 'thaalaattu' create a musical flow.
Muran (Antithesis)
“Ilamaiyil oru raagam mudhumaiyil oru baavam”
Contrasts 'Ilamai' (youth) with 'Mudhumai' (old age) and 'Raagam' (melody) with 'Baavam' (expression).
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Trivia
The song 'Aalayamaagum Mangai Manadhu' from the 1971 film 'Sumathi En Sundari' was composed by the legendary music director duo M. S. Viswanathan (MSV) and sung by the iconic playback singer P. Susheela. Starring Sivaji Ganesan and Jayalalithaa, the movie was a major hit, and this track remains one of Kannadasan's celebrated compositions depicting traditional Tamil marital ideals.
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