Paayatha Kanal
From Srivalli · 1961
- Lyricist
- Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass
- Singer
- T. M. Soundararajan
- Music director
- G. Ramanathan
- Details
- Srivalli1961
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Paayatha kanal paaya kavanendhi | Holding a sling to launch unyielding fiery stones |
| Vilaiyadum kalaiyiname..aee | Oh artistic herd of deer playing gracefully! |
| Kaayatha kanal paaya kavanendhi | Holding a sling to launch unquenchable fire |
| Vilaiyadum kalaiyiname..aee | Oh artistic herd of deer playing gracefully! |
| Theiyaadha nilavu pol deiveegha | Like an unwaning moon, radiant with divine light |
| Oli veesum kalai selvamae | Oh precious treasure of art shedding luminance! |
| Thaayadhi maamanai kandathu pol | As if spotting her maternal uncle |
| Pun muruval seidhaalum | Even when she flashes a gentle smile |
| Thalai saayadha maan nalla jaadhi maan | She is a high-bred deer that never bows her head |
| Thulli paayadha maan..aa..aa..aa | A deer that does not leap wildly.. aa.. aa.. aa.. |
| Saayadha maan..Female :Ohoo | A steadfast deer.. Female: Oho! |
| Male :Nalla jaadhi maan | Male: A deer of noble breed |
| Female :Appadiya | Female: Is that so? |
| Male :Thulli paayadha maan | Male: A deer that does not bound away |
| Thalai saayadha maan ..paayadha maan | A deer that holds its head high.. an unyielding deer |
| Male | |
| Kaanal vanamaai sezhithaalum | Even if the mirage-filled forest flourishes |
| Thulli paayaadha maan | A deer that does not bound around needlessly |
| Karpanai kettaadha oru arpudha pudhumaiyodu | With an amazing novelty beyond imagination |
| Kavanathil aayalotti kanni paruvam nirandhadhum | Driving away birds with a sling while entering youthful maidenhood |
| Paayadha maan …thulli paayadha maan | Unyielding deer... deer that does not bound away |
| Male | |
| Kanaiyil padadha nilaiyilae | In a state untouched by arrows |
| Mei kaadhal ulaavum valaiyilae | In the net where true love wanders |
| Kanaiyil padadha nilaiyilae | In a state untouched by arrows |
| Mei kaadhal ulaavum valaiyilae | In the net where true love wanders |
| Ulam kaniyavae manam magizhavae | So that the heart ripens and the mind rejoices |
| Than dhinathai maranthu vanathil vasithu varum | Forgetting her daily routine, living in the forest |
| Paayadha maan ..thulli paayadha maan | Unyielding deer... deer that does not bound away |
| Male | |
| Kaavana medhinil theeviramaaga | On the high platform built for guarding fields |
| Kaaval purindhidum sundhara maan | The beautiful deer that vigilantly guards |
| Kalavai sandhana kadhambavaadai | Fragrant with mixed sandalwood and floral perfumes |
| Kamalum azhagiya yevvana maan | A beautiful, youthful deer emitting sweet scents |
| Male | |
| Kangana kanakanavendru muzhanga | With bangles ringing melodiously 'kana-kana' |
| Sadhangai kulungum suthanthira maan | An independent deer whose anklets shake freely |
| Kalangaadhu ….uuu aaaaa aa haaa aa | Unwavering.... uuu aaaaa aa haaa aa |
| Kalangaadhu kanaiyai kandu mayangaadhu | Unwavering, unmesmerized by the sighting of an arrow |
| Kalangaadhu kanaiyai kandu mayangaadhu | Unwavering, unmesmerized by the sighting of an arrow |
| Manamum thayangaadhu maraindhu padhungaadhu | Her heart hesitates not, nor does she hide in ambush |
| Madhiyum thavaradhu edhaiyum madhiyadhu | Her intellect errs not, paying no mind to worldly fear |
| Anudhinamum thinai kaaval purindhaalum | Even while guarding the millet field every day |
| Amudha kalai thavazhalum nilai | A state where nectar-like arts softly crawl upon her |
| Kumudha malar ezhil vadhanam | A face as lovely as a night lotus flower |
| Vadadha maan | A deer that never fades |
| Vandhadundo undhan paarvaiyilae | Has such a creature ever met your gaze? |
| Undhan paarvaiyilae | In your very sight? |
பாயாத கனல் பாய கவனேந்தி
விளையாடும் கலையினமே
தேயாத நிலவு போல் தெய்வீக
ஒளி வீசும் கலைச்செல்வமே.....
தாயாதி மாமனை கண்டதுபோல்
புன்முறுவல் செய்தாலும்
தலை சாயாத மான் நல்ல ஜாதி மான்...
துள்ளிப் பாயாத மான் தலை சாயாத மான்
பாயாத மான்
ஓஹோ
Holding a sling to launch unyielding fiery stones
Oh artistic herd of deer playing gracefully!
Holding a sling to launch unquenchable fire
Oh artistic herd of deer playing gracefully!
Like an unwaning moon, radiant with divine light
Oh precious treasure of art shedding luminance!
As if spotting her maternal uncle
Even when she flashes a gentle smile
She is a high-bred deer that never bows her head
A deer that does not leap wildly.. aa.. aa.. aa..
A steadfast deer.. Female: Oho!
Male: A deer of noble breed
Female: Is that so?
Male: A deer that does not bound away
A deer that holds its head high.. an unyielding deer
துள்ளிப் பாயாத மான்
அப்படியா
துள்ளிப் பாயாத மான் ஆ....ஆ.....ஆ....
சாயாத மான்
Even if the mirage-filled forest flourishes
A deer that does not bound around needlessly
With an amazing novelty beyond imagination
Driving away birds with a sling while entering youthful maidenhood
Unyielding deer... deer that does not bound away
கானல் வனமாக செழித்தாலும்
துள்ளிப் பாயாத மான்
கற்பனைக் கெட்டாத ஒரு அற்புத புதுமையோடு
காவனத்தில் ஆயலோட்டி கன்னிப் பருவம் நிறைந்தும்
பாயாத மான் துள்ளிப் பாயாத மான்
In a state untouched by arrows
In the net where true love wanders
In a state untouched by arrows
In the net where true love wanders
So that the heart ripens and the mind rejoices
Forgetting her daily routine, living in the forest
Unyielding deer... deer that does not bound away
கணையில் படாத நிலையிலே
மெய்க் காதல் உலாவும் வலையிலே
கணையில் படாத நிலையிலே
மெய்க் காதல் உலாவும் வலையிலே
உளம் கனியவே மனம் மகிழவே
தன் தினத்தை மறந்து வனத்தில் வசித்து வரும்
பாயாத மான் துள்ளிப் பாயாத மான்.....
On the high platform built for guarding fields
The beautiful deer that vigilantly guards
Fragrant with mixed sandalwood and floral perfumes
A beautiful, youthful deer emitting sweet scents
காவன மீதினில் தீவிரமாகவே
காவல் புரிந்திடும் சுந்தர மான்
கலவைச் சந்தன கதம்பவாடை
கமழும் அழகிய யௌவன மான்
With bangles ringing melodiously 'kana-kana'
An independent deer whose anklets shake freely
Unwavering.... uuu aaaaa aa haaa aa
Unwavering, unmesmerized by the sighting of an arrow
Unwavering, unmesmerized by the sighting of an arrow
Her heart hesitates not, nor does she hide in ambush
Her intellect errs not, paying no mind to worldly fear
Even while guarding the millet field every day
A state where nectar-like arts softly crawl upon her
A face as lovely as a night lotus flower
A deer that never fades
Has such a creature ever met your gaze?
In your very sight?
கங்கண கணகணவென்று முழங்க
சதங்கை குலுங்கும் சுதந்திர மான்
கலங்காது...ஹா...ஆஅ.ஆஅ.ஆஅ
கலங்காது கணையைக் கண்டு மயங்காது
கலங்காது கணையைக் கண்டு மயங்காது
மனமும் தயங்காது மறைந்து பதுங்காது
மதியும் தவறாது எதையும் மதியாது
அனுதினமும் தினைக் காவல் புரிந்தாலும்
அமுதக் கலை தவழும் நிலை
குமுத மலர் எழில் வதனம்
வாடாத மான் வந்ததுண்டோ
உந்தன் பார்வையிலே....உந்தன் பார்வையிலே....!
Paayatha kanal paaya kavanendhi
Holding a sling to launch unyielding fiery stones
Vilaiyadum kalaiyiname..aee
Oh artistic herd of deer playing gracefully!
Kaayatha kanal paaya kavanendhi
Holding a sling to launch unquenchable fire
Vilaiyadum kalaiyiname..aee
Oh artistic herd of deer playing gracefully!
Theiyaadha nilavu pol deiveegha
Like an unwaning moon, radiant with divine light
Oli veesum kalai selvamae
Oh precious treasure of art shedding luminance!
Thaayadhi maamanai kandathu pol
As if spotting her maternal uncle
Pun muruval seidhaalum
Even when she flashes a gentle smile
Thalai saayadha maan nalla jaadhi maan
She is a high-bred deer that never bows her head
Thulli paayadha maan..aa..aa..aa
A deer that does not leap wildly.. aa.. aa.. aa..
Saayadha maan..Female :Ohoo
A steadfast deer.. Female: Oho!
Male :Nalla jaadhi maan
Male: A deer of noble breed
Female :Appadiya
Female: Is that so?
Male :Thulli paayadha maan
Male: A deer that does not bound away
Thalai saayadha maan ..paayadha maan
A deer that holds its head high.. an unyielding deer
Kaanal vanamaai sezhithaalum
Even if the mirage-filled forest flourishes
Thulli paayaadha maan
A deer that does not bound around needlessly
Karpanai kettaadha oru arpudha pudhumaiyodu
With an amazing novelty beyond imagination
Kavanathil aayalotti kanni paruvam nirandhadhum
Driving away birds with a sling while entering youthful maidenhood
Paayadha maan …thulli paayadha maan
Unyielding deer... deer that does not bound away
Kanaiyil padadha nilaiyilae
In a state untouched by arrows
Mei kaadhal ulaavum valaiyilae
In the net where true love wanders
Kanaiyil padadha nilaiyilae
In a state untouched by arrows
Mei kaadhal ulaavum valaiyilae
In the net where true love wanders
Ulam kaniyavae manam magizhavae
So that the heart ripens and the mind rejoices
Than dhinathai maranthu vanathil vasithu varum
Forgetting her daily routine, living in the forest
Paayadha maan ..thulli paayadha maan
Unyielding deer... deer that does not bound away
Kaavana medhinil theeviramaaga
On the high platform built for guarding fields
Kaaval purindhidum sundhara maan
The beautiful deer that vigilantly guards
Kalavai sandhana kadhambavaadai
Fragrant with mixed sandalwood and floral perfumes
Kamalum azhagiya yevvana maan
A beautiful, youthful deer emitting sweet scents
Kangana kanakanavendru muzhanga
With bangles ringing melodiously 'kana-kana'
Sadhangai kulungum suthanthira maan
An independent deer whose anklets shake freely
Kalangaadhu ….uuu aaaaa aa haaa aa
Unwavering.... uuu aaaaa aa haaa aa
Kalangaadhu kanaiyai kandu mayangaadhu
Unwavering, unmesmerized by the sighting of an arrow
Kalangaadhu kanaiyai kandu mayangaadhu
Unwavering, unmesmerized by the sighting of an arrow
Manamum thayangaadhu maraindhu padhungaadhu
Her heart hesitates not, nor does she hide in ambush
Madhiyum thavaradhu edhaiyum madhiyadhu
Her intellect errs not, paying no mind to worldly fear
Anudhinamum thinai kaaval purindhaalum
Even while guarding the millet field every day
Amudha kalai thavazhalum nilai
A state where nectar-like arts softly crawl upon her
Kumudha malar ezhil vadhanam
A face as lovely as a night lotus flower
Vadadha maan
A deer that never fades
Vandhadundo undhan paarvaiyilae
Has such a creature ever met your gaze?
Undhan paarvaiyilae
In your very sight?
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This classic song from Srivalli (1961) features Lord Murugan admiring Goddess Valli under the allegorical guise of praising a majestic, unyielding deer ('maan'). Set in the lush millet fields guarded by Valli, the lyricist Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass crafts rich metaphors where Valli's proud demeanor, sling-shooting agility, and pure grace are celebrated as unique virtues.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Uvamai (Simile / Metaphor)
“Theiyaadha nilavu pol deiveegha”
Comparing Valli to an unwaning moon emitting divine light and a proud, high-bred deer that never bows her head.
Irattai Kilavi (Onomatopoeic Doubling)
“Kangana kanakanavendru muzhanga”
'Kanakanavendru' imitates the melodious jingling sound of bangles and anklets.
Edhugai (Second-letter rhyme)
“Kalangaadhu kanaiyai kandu mayangaadhu”
Rhyming of the second consonant sound across consecutive lines ('Kalangaadhu', 'Manamum', 'Madhiyum').
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Trivia
The song is composed by legendary music director G. Ramanathan and sung by T. M. Soundararajan. It captures a iconic dialogue-lyric exchange reflecting traditional Tamil theater dynamics transferred onto the silver screen.
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