Paar Muzhuthum Irul
From Raja Bakthi · 1960
- Lyricist
- Rajavelu
- Singer
- R. Balasaraswathy
- Music director
- G. Govindarajulu Naidu
- Details
- Raja Bakthi1960
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Paar muzhuthum irul parappum | Spreading darkness all over the world, |
| Kaarirulaam pennae | Oh woman who is like the dark night! |
| Paar muzhuthum irul parappum | Spreading darkness all over the world, |
| Kaarirulaam pennae | Oh woman who is like the dark night! |
| Nee kadhiravanin kannmaniyaai | Becoming the apple of the Sun's eye, |
| Aanadhuvum ennae | Oh how wondrous it became! |
| Nee kadhiravanin kannmaniyaai | Becoming the apple of the Sun's eye, |
| Aanadhuvum ennae | Oh how wondrous it became! |
| Paar muzhuthum irul parappum | Spreading darkness all over the world, |
| Kaarirulaam pennae | Oh woman who is like the dark night! |
| Female | |
| Sengamala naayaganin | Of the lord of the red lotus, |
| Sivandha idhazh thaemamudhae | Oh sweet nectar of red lips! |
| Sengamala naayaganin | Of the lord of the red lotus, |
| Sivandha idhazh thaemamudhae | Oh sweet nectar of red lips! |
| Kadiya malar maeni undhan | Your body is like a tender fragrant flower, |
| Vanna niramellaam | Full of colorful hues! |
| Kadiya malar maeni undhan | Your body is like a tender fragrant flower, |
| Vanna niramellaam | Full of colorful hues! |
| Female | |
| Kannmaniyae irul maniyae | Oh apple of my eye, oh jewel of the dark, |
| Ilam kadhirin penmaniye | Oh maiden of the tender morning rays! |
| Kannmaniyae irul maniyae | Oh apple of my eye, oh jewel of the dark, |
| Ilam kadhirin penmaniye | Oh maiden of the tender morning rays! |
| Un ennamellaam eedaeri | As all your desires are fulfilled, |
| Engum ezhil pongudhae | Beauty overflows everywhere! |
| Ennamellaam eedaeri | As all desires are fulfilled, |
| Engum ezhil pongudhae | Beauty overflows everywhere! |
| Female | |
| Vaiyagamum vaanagamum | Both the earth and the heavens |
| Ponoliyaal minnudhae | Shine with a golden light! |
| Mannu pugazh kavidhai ellaam | All poetry celebrated in this world |
| Un kaadhal pugazhallo | Is indeed the praise of your love! |
| Female | |
| Paar muzhuthum irul parappum | Spreading darkness all over the world, |
| Kaarirulaam pennae | Oh woman who is like the dark night! |
| Nee kadhiravanin kannmaniyaai | Becoming the apple of the Sun's eye, |
| Aanadhuvum ennae | Oh how wondrous it became! |
| Paar muzhuthum irul parappum | Spreading darkness all over the world, |
| Kaarirulaam pennae | Oh woman who is like the dark night! |
| Female | |
| Thaen kuralil paravai ellaam | With sweet voices, all birds |
| Thaenisai paadum | Sing sweet musical melodies! |
| Thaen kuralil paravai ellaam | With sweet voices, all birds |
| Thaenisai paadum | Sing sweet musical melodies! |
| Thaen nirai kondu | Filled with sweet nectar, |
| Malar kottam naattiym aadum | The flower garden dances in joy! |
| Thaen nirai kondu | Filled with sweet nectar, |
| Malar kottam naattiym aadum | The flower garden dances in joy! |
| Aaramudhae …aaramudhae en kaadhal | Oh divine nectar... oh divine nectar of my love, |
| Arul maniyae vaaraayoo | Oh precious jewel of grace, won't you come? |
| Female | |
| Paar muzhuthum irul parappum | Spreading darkness all over the world, |
| Kaarirulaam pennae | Oh woman who is like the dark night! |
| Nee kadhiravanin kannmaniyaai | Becoming the apple of the Sun's eye, |
| Aanadhuvum ennae | Oh how wondrous it became! |
| Paar muzhuthum irul parappum | Spreading darkness all over the world, |
| Kaarirulaam pennae | Oh woman who is like the dark night! |
பார் முழுதும் இருள் பரப்பும்
காரிருளாம் பெண்ணே
பார் முழுதும் இருள் பரப்பும்
காரிருளாம் பெண்ணே
நீ கதிரவனின் கண்மணியாய்
ஆனதுவும் என்னே
நீ கதிரவனின் கண்மணியாய்
ஆனதுவும் என்னே
பார் முழுதும் இருள் பரப்பும்
காரிருளாம் பெண்ணே
Spreading darkness all over the world,
Oh woman who is like the dark night!
Spreading darkness all over the world,
Oh woman who is like the dark night!
Becoming the apple of the Sun's eye,
Oh how wondrous it became!
Becoming the apple of the Sun's eye,
Oh how wondrous it became!
Spreading darkness all over the world,
Oh woman who is like the dark night!
செங்கமல நாயகனின்
சிவந்த இதழ் தேனமுதே
செங்கமல நாயகனின்
சிவந்த இதழ் தேனமுதே
கடிய மலர் மேனி உந்தன்
வண்ண நிறமெல்லாம்
கடிய மலர் மேனி உந்தன்
வண்ண நிறமெல்லாம்
Of the lord of the red lotus,
Oh sweet nectar of red lips!
Of the lord of the red lotus,
Oh sweet nectar of red lips!
Your body is like a tender fragrant flower,
Full of colorful hues!
Your body is like a tender fragrant flower,
Full of colorful hues!
கரைந்து போகும் வண்ணம்
நீ என்ன மாயம் செய்தாய்
நீ என்ன மாயம் செய்தாய்...
பார் முழுதும் இருள் பரப்பும்
காரிருளாம் பெண்ணே
Oh apple of my eye, oh jewel of the dark,
Oh maiden of the tender morning rays!
Oh apple of my eye, oh jewel of the dark,
Oh maiden of the tender morning rays!
As all your desires are fulfilled,
Beauty overflows everywhere!
As all desires are fulfilled,
Beauty overflows everywhere!
கண்மணியே இருள் மணியே
இளம் கதிரின் பெண்மணியே
கண்மணியே இருள் மணியே
இளம் கதிரின் பெண்மணியே
உன் எண்ணமெல்லாம் ஈடேறி
எங்கும் எழில் பொங்குதே
எண்ணமெல்லாம் ஈடேறி
எங்கும் எழில் பொங்குதே
Both the earth and the heavens
Shine with a golden light!
All poetry celebrated in this world
Is indeed the praise of your love!
வையகமும் வானகமும்
பொன்னொளியால் மின்னுதே
மண்ணு புகழ் கவிதையெல்லாம்
உன் காதல் புகழல்லோ
Spreading darkness all over the world,
Oh woman who is like the dark night!
Becoming the apple of the Sun's eye,
Oh how wondrous it became!
Spreading darkness all over the world,
Oh woman who is like the dark night!
பார் முழுதும் இருள் பரப்பும்
காரிருளாம் பெண்ணே
நீ கதிரவனின் கண்மணியாய்
ஆனதுவும் என்னே
பார் முழுதும் இருள் பரப்பும்
காரிருளாம் பெண்ணே
With sweet voices, all birds
Sing sweet musical melodies!
With sweet voices, all birds
Sing sweet musical melodies!
Filled with sweet nectar,
The flower garden dances in joy!
Filled with sweet nectar,
The flower garden dances in joy!
Oh divine nectar... oh divine nectar of my love,
Oh precious jewel of grace, won't you come?
தேன் குரலில் பறவையெல்லாம்
தேனிசை பாடும்
தேன் குரலில் பறவையெல்லாம்
தேனிசை பாடும்
தேன் நிறைக் கொண்டு
மலர் கூட்டம் நாட்டியம் ஆடும்
தேன் நிறைக் கொண்டு
மலர் கூட்டம் நாட்டியம் ஆடும்
ஆரமுதே.....ஆரமுதே என் காதல்
அருள்மணியே வாராயோ
Spreading darkness all over the world,
Oh woman who is like the dark night!
Becoming the apple of the Sun's eye,
Oh how wondrous it became!
Spreading darkness all over the world,
Oh woman who is like the dark night!
பார் முழுதும் இருள் பரப்பும்
காரிருளாம் பெண்ணே
நீ கதிரவனின் கண்மணியாய்
ஆனதுவும் என்னே
பார் முழுதும் இருள் பரப்பும்
காரிருளாம் பெண்ணே
Paar muzhuthum irul parappum
Spreading darkness all over the world,
Kaarirulaam pennae
Oh woman who is like the dark night!
Paar muzhuthum irul parappum
Spreading darkness all over the world,
Kaarirulaam pennae
Oh woman who is like the dark night!
Nee kadhiravanin kannmaniyaai
Becoming the apple of the Sun's eye,
Aanadhuvum ennae
Oh how wondrous it became!
Nee kadhiravanin kannmaniyaai
Becoming the apple of the Sun's eye,
Aanadhuvum ennae
Oh how wondrous it became!
Paar muzhuthum irul parappum
Spreading darkness all over the world,
Kaarirulaam pennae
Oh woman who is like the dark night!
Sengamala naayaganin
Of the lord of the red lotus,
Sivandha idhazh thaemamudhae
Oh sweet nectar of red lips!
Sengamala naayaganin
Of the lord of the red lotus,
Sivandha idhazh thaemamudhae
Oh sweet nectar of red lips!
Kadiya malar maeni undhan
Your body is like a tender fragrant flower,
Vanna niramellaam
Full of colorful hues!
Kadiya malar maeni undhan
Your body is like a tender fragrant flower,
Vanna niramellaam
Full of colorful hues!
Kannmaniyae irul maniyae
Oh apple of my eye, oh jewel of the dark,
Ilam kadhirin penmaniye
Oh maiden of the tender morning rays!
Kannmaniyae irul maniyae
Oh apple of my eye, oh jewel of the dark,
Ilam kadhirin penmaniye
Oh maiden of the tender morning rays!
Un ennamellaam eedaeri
As all your desires are fulfilled,
Engum ezhil pongudhae
Beauty overflows everywhere!
Ennamellaam eedaeri
As all desires are fulfilled,
Engum ezhil pongudhae
Beauty overflows everywhere!
Vaiyagamum vaanagamum
Both the earth and the heavens
Ponoliyaal minnudhae
Shine with a golden light!
Mannu pugazh kavidhai ellaam
All poetry celebrated in this world
Un kaadhal pugazhallo
Is indeed the praise of your love!
Paar muzhuthum irul parappum
Spreading darkness all over the world,
Kaarirulaam pennae
Oh woman who is like the dark night!
Nee kadhiravanin kannmaniyaai
Becoming the apple of the Sun's eye,
Aanadhuvum ennae
Oh how wondrous it became!
Paar muzhuthum irul parappum
Spreading darkness all over the world,
Kaarirulaam pennae
Oh woman who is like the dark night!
Thaen kuralil paravai ellaam
With sweet voices, all birds
Thaenisai paadum
Sing sweet musical melodies!
Thaen kuralil paravai ellaam
With sweet voices, all birds
Thaenisai paadum
Sing sweet musical melodies!
Thaen nirai kondu
Filled with sweet nectar,
Malar kottam naattiym aadum
The flower garden dances in joy!
Thaen nirai kondu
Filled with sweet nectar,
Malar kottam naattiym aadum
The flower garden dances in joy!
Aaramudhae …aaramudhae en kaadhal
Oh divine nectar... oh divine nectar of my love,
Arul maniyae vaaraayoo
Oh precious jewel of grace, won't you come?
Paar muzhuthum irul parappum
Spreading darkness all over the world,
Kaarirulaam pennae
Oh woman who is like the dark night!
Nee kadhiravanin kannmaniyaai
Becoming the apple of the Sun's eye,
Aanadhuvum ennae
Oh how wondrous it became!
Paar muzhuthum irul parappum
Spreading darkness all over the world,
Kaarirulaam pennae
Oh woman who is like the dark night!
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
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'.
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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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