Panimalai Megangal
From Thottathellam Ponnagum · 1975
- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singers
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela
- Music director
- K. Vijaya Baskar
- Details
- Thottathellam Ponnagum1975
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Pani malai megangal | In the clouds of the snowy mountain |
| Pozhigindra kulirinil | In the pouring chillness |
| Thirukkural padikkattuma | Shall I recite the Thirukkural? |
| Kannae pudhu kural kodukkattuma | My dear, shall I give a new voice? |
| Female | |
| Pani malai megangal | In the clouds of the snowy mountain |
| Pozhigindra kulirinil | In the pouring chillness |
| Thirukkural padikkattuma | Shall I recite the Thirukkural? |
| Kanna pudhu kural kodukkattuma | My dear, shall I give a new voice? |
| Female | |
| Maragadha poonjittu | O emerald-green little bird |
| Mani mandra kaatru | Breeze from the jewel council hall |
| Malai mugil koondhalai izhai pinnikkattu | Braid the strands of hair that resemble mountain clouds |
| Male :Haa..kuzhallukkul yaazhukkul Oodidum kaatru | Male: Ah, the breeze running through the flute and the harp |
| Konjattumae ingu un mozhi kettu | Let it caress here upon hearing your words |
| Female | |
| Poovaiyin kannathil poomethai pottu | Laying a bed of flowers on the lady's cheek |
| Male :Boomiyin maeniyil ooviyam theettu | Male: Paint a portrait on the body of the earth |
| Female | |
| Pani malai megangal | In the clouds of the snowy mountain |
| Pozhigindra kulirinil | In the pouring chillness |
| Male :Thirukkural padikkattuma | Male: Shall I recite the Thirukkural? |
| Kannae pudhu kural kodukkattuma | My dear, shall I give a new voice? |
| Male | |
| Ani aniyaai varum | Coming array after array |
| Nagai muthu maalai | A necklace of smiling pearls |
| Adikkadi thendralil silirkkindra solai | A grove that shivers frequently in the breeze |
| Female :Mani maniyaai minnum | Female: Shining brightly like precious beads |
| Velavan velai | Like the spear of Lord Murugan |
| Vadithitta kannukku ver enna velai | What other task is there for eyes sculpted so finely? |
| Male | |
| Thottadhu pennaaga | Since it touched a woman |
| Thodarattum maalai | Let the evening continue |
| Female :Kodhaiyin mayakkathil | Female: In the enchanting trance of the maiden |
| Vidiyattum kaalai | Let the morning dawn |
| Male | |
| Pani malai megangal | In the clouds of the snowy mountain |
| Pozhigindra kulirinil | In the pouring chillness |
| Female :Thirukkural padikkattuma | Female: Shall I recite the Thirukkural? |
| Kanna pudhu kural kodukkattuma | My dear, shall I give a new voice? |
| Female | |
| Pidipadum kaadhal | Love that gets captured |
| Kodippadum naanam | Shyness that waves like a flag |
| Pirivukku idam illai uravugal melam | There is no room for separation, drums sound for our bond |
| Male :Managla vaazhaiyin | Male: Of the auspicious banana tree |
| Thorana vasal | The archway adorned with garlands |
| Mandhiram sonnaal ver enna thonum | If sacred mantras are chanted, what else will be felt? |
| Female | |
| Oodalil padattum | In romantic tiffs, let it play |
| Or siru ragam | A short sweet melody |
| Male :Koodalil kaanattum | Male: In our sweet union, let us witness |
| Aanandha thaalam | The rhythm of pure bliss |
| Female | |
| Pani malai megangal | In the clouds of the snowy mountain |
| Pozhigindra kulirinil | In the pouring chillness |
| Thirukkural padikkattuma | Shall I recite the Thirukkural? |
| Kanna pudhu kural kodukkattuma | My dear, shall I give a new voice? |
| Male | |
| Pani malai megangal | In the clouds of the snowy mountain |
| Pozhigindra kulirinil | In the pouring chillness |
| Thirukkural padikkattuma | Shall I recite the Thirukkural? |
| Kannae pudhu kural kodukkattuma | My dear, shall I give a new voice? |
பனி மலை மேகங்கள்
பொழிகின்ற குளிரினில்
திருக்குறள் படிக்கட்டுமா கண்ணே
புதுக் குரல் கொடுக்கட்டுமா
In the clouds of the snowy mountain
In the pouring chillness
Shall I recite the Thirukkural?
My dear, shall I give a new voice?
பனி மலை மேகங்கள்
பொழிகின்ற குளிரினில்
திருக்குறள் படிக்கட்டுமா கண்ணா
புதுக் குரல் கொடுக்கட்டுமா
In the clouds of the snowy mountain
In the pouring chillness
Shall I recite the Thirukkural?
My dear, shall I give a new voice?
மரகத பூஞ்சிட்டு மணி மன்ற காற்று
மலை முகில் கூந்தலை இழைப் பின்னிக்காட்டு
ஹா குழலுக்குள் யாழுக்குள் ஓடிடும் காற்று
கொஞ்சட்டுமே இங்கு உன் மொழி கேட்டு
O emerald-green little bird
Breeze from the jewel council hall
Braid the strands of hair that resemble mountain clouds
Male: Ah, the breeze running through the flute and the harp
Let it caress here upon hearing your words
பூவையின் கன்னத்தில் பூ மெத்தை போட்டு
பூமியின் மேனியில் ஓவியம் தீட்டு
Laying a bed of flowers on the lady's cheek
Male: Paint a portrait on the body of the earth
பனி மலை மேகங்கள்
பொழிகின்ற குளிரினில்
திருக்குறள் படிக்கட்டுமா கண்ணே
புதுக் குரல் கொடுக்கட்டுமா
In the clouds of the snowy mountain
In the pouring chillness
Male: Shall I recite the Thirukkural?
My dear, shall I give a new voice?
முனகல் :
.................
Coming array after array
A necklace of smiling pearls
A grove that shivers frequently in the breeze
Female: Shining brightly like precious beads
Like the spear of Lord Murugan
What other task is there for eyes sculpted so finely?
அணி அணியாய் வரும் நகை முத்து மாலை
அடிக்கடி தென்றலில் சிலிர்க்கின்ற சோலை
மணி மணியாய் மின்னும் வேலவன் வேலை
வடித்திட்ட கண்ணுக்கு வேறேன்ன வேலை
Since it touched a woman
Let the evening continue
Female: In the enchanting trance of the maiden
Let the morning dawn
தொட்டது பொன்னாக
தொடரட்டும் மாலை
கோதையின் மயக்கத்தில்
விடியட்டும் காலை.....
In the clouds of the snowy mountain
In the pouring chillness
Female: Shall I recite the Thirukkural?
My dear, shall I give a new voice?
பனி மலை மேகங்கள்
பொழிகின்ற குளிரினில்
திருக்குறள் படிக்கட்டுமா கண்ணா
புதுக் குரல் கொடுக்கட்டுமா
Love that gets captured
Shyness that waves like a flag
There is no room for separation, drums sound for our bond
Male: Of the auspicious banana tree
The archway adorned with garlands
If sacred mantras are chanted, what else will be felt?
பிடிப்படும் காதல் கொடிப்படும் நாணம்
பிரிவுக்கு இடமில்லை உறவுக்கு மேளம்
மங்கல வாழையின் தோரண வாசல்
மந்திரம் சொன்னால் வேறென்ன தோணும்
In romantic tiffs, let it play
A short sweet melody
Male: In our sweet union, let us witness
The rhythm of pure bliss
ஊடலில் பாடட்டும் ஓர் சிறு ராகம்
கூடலில் காணட்டும் ஆனந்த தாளம்
In the clouds of the snowy mountain
In the pouring chillness
Shall I recite the Thirukkural?
My dear, shall I give a new voice?
பனி மலை மேகங்கள்
பொழிகின்ற குளிரினில்
திருக்குறள் படிக்கட்டுமா கண்ணா
புதுக் குரல் கொடுக்கட்டுமா
In the clouds of the snowy mountain
In the pouring chillness
Shall I recite the Thirukkural?
My dear, shall I give a new voice?
பனி மலை மேகங்கள்
பொழிகின்ற குளிரினில்
திருக்குறள் படிக்கட்டுமா கண்ணே
புதுக் குரல் கொடுக்கட்டுமா....
Pani malai megangal
In the clouds of the snowy mountain
Pozhigindra kulirinil
In the pouring chillness
Thirukkural padikkattuma
Shall I recite the Thirukkural?
Kannae pudhu kural kodukkattuma
My dear, shall I give a new voice?
Pani malai megangal
In the clouds of the snowy mountain
Pozhigindra kulirinil
In the pouring chillness
Thirukkural padikkattuma
Shall I recite the Thirukkural?
Kanna pudhu kural kodukkattuma
My dear, shall I give a new voice?
Maragadha poonjittu
O emerald-green little bird
Mani mandra kaatru
Breeze from the jewel council hall
Malai mugil koondhalai izhai pinnikkattu
Braid the strands of hair that resemble mountain clouds
Male :Haa..kuzhallukkul yaazhukkul Oodidum kaatru
Male: Ah, the breeze running through the flute and the harp
Konjattumae ingu un mozhi kettu
Let it caress here upon hearing your words
Poovaiyin kannathil poomethai pottu
Laying a bed of flowers on the lady's cheek
Male :Boomiyin maeniyil ooviyam theettu
Male: Paint a portrait on the body of the earth
Pani malai megangal
In the clouds of the snowy mountain
Pozhigindra kulirinil
In the pouring chillness
Male :Thirukkural padikkattuma
Male: Shall I recite the Thirukkural?
Kannae pudhu kural kodukkattuma
My dear, shall I give a new voice?
Ani aniyaai varum
Coming array after array
Nagai muthu maalai
A necklace of smiling pearls
Adikkadi thendralil silirkkindra solai
A grove that shivers frequently in the breeze
Female :Mani maniyaai minnum
Female: Shining brightly like precious beads
Velavan velai
Like the spear of Lord Murugan
Vadithitta kannukku ver enna velai
What other task is there for eyes sculpted so finely?
Thottadhu pennaaga
Since it touched a woman
Thodarattum maalai
Let the evening continue
Female :Kodhaiyin mayakkathil
Female: In the enchanting trance of the maiden
Vidiyattum kaalai
Let the morning dawn
Pani malai megangal
In the clouds of the snowy mountain
Pozhigindra kulirinil
In the pouring chillness
Female :Thirukkural padikkattuma
Female: Shall I recite the Thirukkural?
Kanna pudhu kural kodukkattuma
My dear, shall I give a new voice?
Pidipadum kaadhal
Love that gets captured
Kodippadum naanam
Shyness that waves like a flag
Pirivukku idam illai uravugal melam
There is no room for separation, drums sound for our bond
Male :Managla vaazhaiyin
Male: Of the auspicious banana tree
Thorana vasal
The archway adorned with garlands
Mandhiram sonnaal ver enna thonum
If sacred mantras are chanted, what else will be felt?
Oodalil padattum
In romantic tiffs, let it play
Or siru ragam
A short sweet melody
Male :Koodalil kaanattum
Male: In our sweet union, let us witness
Aanandha thaalam
The rhythm of pure bliss
Pani malai megangal
In the clouds of the snowy mountain
Pozhigindra kulirinil
In the pouring chillness
Thirukkural padikkattuma
Shall I recite the Thirukkural?
Kanna pudhu kural kodukkattuma
My dear, shall I give a new voice?
Pani malai megangal
In the clouds of the snowy mountain
Pozhigindra kulirinil
In the pouring chillness
Thirukkural padikkattuma
Shall I recite the Thirukkural?
Kannae pudhu kural kodukkattuma
My dear, shall I give a new voice?
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
'Thottathellam Ponnagum' is a romantic duet set against a chilly, scenic backdrop. The lovers express their affection using poetic metaphors drawn from classical Tamil literature, particularly referencing the 'Thirukkural' (the ancient Tamil ethical text on love and virtue). They playfully compare their romantic dialogue and intimate moments to reciting couplets ('kural') and weaving sweet melodies. Through evocative imagery of snowy mountains, gentle breezes, and traditional wedding symbols, the song captures the warmth and bliss of marital togetherness amidst cold surroundings. Lyricist Kannadasan skillfully blends literary Tamil references with delicate romance, set to a melodious score by K. Vijaya Baskar.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Pun / Wordplay (Sledai)
“Thirukkural padikkattuma / Kannae pudhu kural kodukkattuma”
Plays on the word 'Kural', referencing both the Thirukkural (ancient Tamil couplets on love) and 'kural' meaning voice or tone.
Metaphor (Uvamaani)
“Malai mugil koondhalai izhai pinnikkattu”
Compares the heroine's long dark hair to dark rain clouds hovering over mountains ('Malai mugil koondhal').
Simile / Imagery (Uvamai)
“Velavan velai / Vadithitta kannukku ver enna velai”
Compares the sharp, sculpted eyes of the woman to 'Vel', the sacred spear of Lord Murugan.
Rhyme & Alliteration (Edhugai / Moonaai)
“Oodalil padattum / Or siru ragam / Koodalil kaanattum / Aanandha thaalam”
Use of internal rhyming and repetition of soft consonant sounds ('Oodalil' / 'Koodalil').
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Trivia
The song is from the 1975 Tamil movie 'Thottathellam Ponnagum', starring Sivakumar and Jayachitra. The music was composed by K. Vijaya Baskar, a renowned Kannada composer who created several memorable Tamil soundtracks in the 1970s. Kannadasan's lyrics famously intertwine the classical literary work Thirukkural's 'Kaamathupaal' (Book of Love) theme into a modern film melody.
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