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Lyrics & meaning

Paar Muzhuthum Irul

From Raja Bakthi · 1960

Lyricist
Rajavelu
Singer
R. Balasaraswathy
Music director
G. Govindarajulu Naidu
Movie name
Raja Bakthi
Movie release year
1960
Lyrics added on
15 Mar 2025

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Paar muzhuthum irul parappum
Kaarirulaam pennae
Paar muzhuthum irul parappum
Kaarirulaam pennae
Nee kadhiravanin kannmaniyaai
Aanadhuvum ennae
Nee kadhiravanin kannmaniyaai
Aanadhuvum ennae
Paar muzhuthum irul parappum
Kaarirulaam pennae
Sengamala naayaganin
Sivandha idhazh thaemamudhae
Sengamala naayaganin
Sivandha idhazh thaemamudhae
Kadiya malar maeni undhan
Vanna niramellaam
Kadiya malar maeni undhan
Vanna niramellaam
Kannmaniyae irul maniyae
Ilam kadhirin penmaniye
Kannmaniyae irul maniyae
Ilam kadhirin penmaniye
Un ennamellaam eedaeri
Engum ezhil pongudhae
Ennamellaam eedaeri
Engum ezhil pongudhae
Vaiyagamum vaanagamum
Ponoliyaal minnudhae
Mannu pugazh kavidhai ellaam
Un kaadhal pugazhallo
Paar muzhuthum irul parappum
Kaarirulaam pennae
Nee kadhiravanin kannmaniyaai
Aanadhuvum ennae
Paar muzhuthum irul parappum
Kaarirulaam pennae
Thaen kuralil paravai ellaam
Thaenisai paadum
Thaen kuralil paravai ellaam
Thaenisai paadum
Thaen nirai kondu
Malar kottam naattiym aadum
Thaen nirai kondu
Malar kottam naattiym aadum
Aaramudhae …aaramudhae en kaadhal
Arul maniyae vaaraayoo
Paar muzhuthum irul parappum
Kaarirulaam pennae
Nee kadhiravanin kannmaniyaai
Aanadhuvum ennae
Paar muzhuthum irul parappum
Kaarirulaam pennae
Spreading darkness across the whole world,
O woman of deep darkness,
Spreading darkness across the whole world,
O woman of deep darkness,
How did you become the darling
of the radiant sun?
How did you become the darling
of the radiant sun?
Spreading darkness across the whole world,
O woman of deep darkness!
To the lord of the red lotus,
you are sweet nectar on his red lips!
To the lord of the red lotus,
you are sweet nectar on his red lips!
With a body like a fragrant flower
and colors so rich and bright,
With a body like a fragrant flower
and colors so rich and bright,
O precious one, gem of the dark,
O lovely lady of the morning rays,
O precious one, gem of the dark,
O lovely lady of the morning rays,
With all your wishes fulfilled,
beauty overflows everywhere!
With all your wishes fulfilled,
beauty overflows everywhere!
The earth and the sky
sparkle with golden light!
All timeless songs of glory
sing the praise of your love!
Spreading darkness across the whole world,
O woman of deep darkness,
How did you become the darling
of the radiant sun?
Spreading darkness across the whole world,
O woman of deep darkness!
In sweet voices, all the birds
sing honey-sweet melodies!
In sweet voices, all the birds
sing honey-sweet melodies!
Filled with sweet nectar,
the cluster of flowers dances!
Filled with sweet nectar,
the cluster of flowers dances!
O sweet nectar... sweet nectar, my love,
won't you come, my precious jewel of grace?
Spreading darkness across the whole world,
O woman of deep darkness,
How did you become the darling
of the radiant sun?
Spreading darkness across the whole world,
O woman of deep darkness!
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Female
Female
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This poetic song from Raja Bakthi (1960) metaphorically compares the beloved maiden to the dark night that covers the world, while paradoxically being the cherished jewel of the morning sun. It celebrates her radiant charm, lotus-like lips, flower-soft body, and the harmony her love brings to both the earth and the heavens. As nature blossoms in joy—birds singing honeyed songs and flower gardens swaying in nectar—the speaker passionately calls upon his love to join him.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

“Kaarirulaam pennae”

Compares the maiden directly to the dark night (Kaarirul) and the apple of the sun's eye.

Visual & Gustatory Imagery

“Sengamala naayaganin Sivandha idhazh thaemamudhae”

Evokes vivid pictures of red lotus lips combined with the taste of sweet nectar.

Rhyme & Alliteration (Edhugai / Monai)

“Kannmaniyae irul maniyae Ilam kadhirin penmaniye”

Use of harmonious sound structures like 'Kannmaniyae' and 'Ilam kadhirin'.

Did you know?

Trivia

Raja Bakthi (1960) was a historical drama film featuring Sivaji Ganesan, Vyjayanthimala, and P. Bhanumathi. The soundtrack was composed by G. Govindarajulu Naidu, and this song stands out for its classical Tamil literary imagery juxtaposing night and dawn motifs.

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