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Lyrics & meaning

Paarthal Murugan

From Avasara Kalyanam · 1972

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Singers
T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela
Music director
T. R. Pappa
Movie name
Avasara Kalyanam
Movie release year
1972
Lyrics added on
7 May 2023

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Paarththaal murugan mugam
Paarkka vendum
Avan paaraathapothu mella paarkka vendum
Paarththaal murugan mugam
Paarkka vendum
Avan paaraathapothu mella paarkka vendum
Kettaal deivaanai kural
Ketka vendum
Aval kelaatha pothum idhazh saerkka vendum
Kettaal deivaanai kural
Ketka vendum
Aval kelaatha pothum idhazh saerkka vendum
Paarththaal murugan mugam
Paarkka vendum
Avan paaraathapothu mella paarkka vendum
Chitra maeniyil muththirai
Pottoru saelai asainthaada….aa….aa…..aa…
Chitra maeniyil muththirai
Pottoru saelai asainthaada….aa….aa…..aa…
Kann maamani aada naanam
Kannaththil nadamaada
Male :Ponnaar thirumaeni angae
Ponnoonjal aada
Paarththaal murugan mugam
Paarkka vendum
Avan paaraathapothu mella paarkka vendum
Nantha vanaththil kanthan irukka
Vantha deivaayanai enna koduththaal
Nantha vanaththil kanthan irukka
Vantha deivaayanai enna koduththaal
Kanthan mugaththil manjal mugatha
Mella mella saernthu ullam koduththaal
Kanthan mugaththil manjal mugatha
Mella mella saernthu ullam koduththaal
Kannam koduththaalo
Aasai vannam koduththaalo
Male :Kadhal koduthuththaale
Illai kaaval koduththaalo
Paarththaal murugan mugam
Paarkka vendum
Avan paaraathapothu mella paarkka vendum
If you look at a face,
it should be Murugan's face you see.
And when he isn't looking, you must gently steal a glance.
If you look at a face,
it should be Murugan's face you see.
And when he isn't looking, you must gently steal a glance.
If you listen to a voice,
it should be Deivanai's voice you hear.
And even without her asking, your lips should meet hers.
If you listen to a voice,
it should be Deivanai's voice you hear.
And even without her asking, your lips should meet hers.
If you look at a face,
it should be Murugan's face you see.
And when he isn't looking, you must gently steal a glance.
A mark of beauty on her sculpted form,
as her bindi and sari gently sway... ah... ah... ah...
A mark of beauty on her sculpted form,
as her bindi and sari gently sway... ah... ah... ah...
As the precious dark gems of her eyes dance,
and shyness plays across her cheeks,
Male: Her glowing golden body over there
sways like a golden swing.
If you look at a face,
it should be Murugan's face you see.
And when he isn't looking, you must gently steal a glance.
When Lord Murugan was in the flower garden,
what did Deivanai give him when she came?
When Lord Murugan was in the flower garden,
what did Deivanai give him when she came?
Bringing her turmeric-bright face to Murugan's face,
she slowly drew close and gave him her heart.
Bringing her turmeric-bright face to Murugan's face,
she slowly drew close and gave him her heart.
Did she offer her cheek?
Did she bring the colors of desire?
Male: Did she simply give him her love,
or did she surrender into his protection?
If you look at a face,
it should be Murugan's face you see.
And when he isn't looking, you must gently steal a glance.
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

The song 'Paarththaal murugan mugam' from Avasara Kalyanam (1972) is a classic romantic duet penned by Kannadasan and composed by T. R. Pappa. The song poetically compares the love between the lead couple to the divine romance of Lord Murugan (Kanthan) and his consort Deivayanai, capturing the subtlety, coy glances, and devotion inherent in traditional romantic expressions.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uvamanai)

“Paarththaal murugan mugam paarkka vendum / Kettaal deivaanai kural ketka vendum”

The lovers elevate their affection by metaphorically identifying themselves with the divine figures Lord Murugan and Deivayanai.

Etukai (Second-letter Rhyme)

“Nantha vanaththil kanthan irukka / Vantha deivaayanai enna koduththaal”

The second letter 'n' (ன/ன்) rhymes across consecutive lines creating melodic harmony.

Alliteration / Anaaphora

“Kannam koduththaalo / Aasai vannam koduththaalo”

Repetition of initial words creating rhythmic emphasis in Kannadasan's lyrical flow.

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Trivia

Composed by veteran music director T. R. Pappa, 'Paarththaal Murugan Mugam' is known for its classical carnatic flavor blended into film music, effortlessly rendered by T. M. Soundararajan and P. Susheela with lyrics by Kannadasan.

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