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Paraman Arulai Perum

From Kalyanam Panniyum Brahmachari · 1954

Lyricist
K. D. Santhanam
Singer
Jikki
Music director
T. G. Lingappa
Details
Kalyanam Panniyum Brahmachari1954

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Oo…oo…ooo…oo…ooh….oohhohho….Vocalizing melodic sounds...
Paraman arulai perum maarkkamaa idhuthaanIs this indeed the path to attain the Supreme Lord's grace?
Paraman arulai perum maarkkamaaIs this the path to attain the Supreme Lord's grace?
Avan padaiththa pennai veruththal niyaayamaaIs it fair to detest a woman created by Him?
Female
Paraman arulai perum maarkkamaaIs this the path to attain the Supreme Lord's grace?
Avan padaiththa pennai veruththal niyaayamaaIs it fair to detest a woman created by Him?
Female
Paarinil aanum pennum naalumIn this world, that men and women every day
Inbamaai vaazha vendum ennumShould live in joy and happiness,
Paarinil aanum pennum naalumIn this world, that men and women every day
Inbamaai vaazha vendum ennumShould live in joy and happiness,
Female
Iraivan aanaiyai naan meeral aagumaaCan I ever disobey God's divine command?
Iraivan aanaiyai naan meeral aagumaaCan I ever disobey God's divine command?
Veenae muyandru perumIs striving in vain and gaining
Tholvi kaanal aagumaaFailure merely a mirage?
Veenae muyandru perumIs striving in vain and gaining
Tholvi kaanal aagumaaFailure merely a mirage?
Female
Paraman arulai perum maarkkamaaIs this the path to attain the Supreme Lord's grace?
Avan padaiththa pennai veruththal niyaayamaaIs it fair to detest a woman created by Him?
Female
Innum konjam paarumae ennaiLook at me a little more,
Innum konjam paarumaeLook at me a little more;
Inikkum senthaen naanaeI am sweet, pure honey,
Nadikkum pon maan vanappil ennaiMe, with the beauty of a dancing golden deer;
Enthan pinnaalBehind me...
Female
Innum konjam paarumaeLook at me a little more;
Female
Thanga silaiyaagavae konjum kiliyaagavaeLike a golden statue, like a caressing parrot,
Minnal vadivaagavae vinnil amuthaagavaeLike a flash of lightning, like heavenly nectar in the skies,
Ennai paarum ezhilai paarumLook at me, look at my beauty,
Ezhunthu vaarum manam engum idhaiArise and come, hold this thought everywhere in your mind;
Female
Innum konjam paarumae ennaiLook at me a little more,
Innum konjam paarumaeLook at me a little more;
Female
Vaazhvil penninpamae paaril perinbamaamThe delight of a woman in life is the ultimate bliss in this world,
Oo…ooh….oo…ooh…oo…Vocalizing melodic hums...
Adhuvae endrendum maaraatha amanathanThat alone is the eternal, unchanging truth,
Edhiril nirkkum idhuvae sorkkamThis standing right before you is heaven itself,
Ezhilaar sirpam manam enguk idhaiA majestic sculpture; place this in your heart everywhere,
Female
Innum konjam paarumae ennaiLook at me a little more,
Innum konjam paarumaeLook at me a little more.

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This song from the 1954 film 'Kalyanam Panniyum Brahmachari' presents a passionate appeal against rigid asceticism and the rejection of romantic love. The singer questions whether renouncing women and worldly joy truly leads to God's grace, arguing that divine law intended for men and women to coexist in joy and love. Rejecting God's creation, she suggests, is contrary to His grand design. To persuade her beloved, she compares herself to nature's finest treasures—sweet honey, a golden deer, a lisping parrot, lightning, and heavenly nectar. She urges him to open his eyes to the present moment, proclaiming that true paradise is not an abstract realm, but the beauty, love, and companionship embodied right in front of him.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Rhetorical Question

Avan padaiththa pennai veruththal niyaayamaa

The lyrics open with a series of philosophical questions challenging the idea that rejecting women leads to spiritual salvation.

Metaphor

Inikkum senthaen naanae

The heroine compares herself directly to sweet honey to emphasize her allure and sweetness.

Simile / Imagery

Thanga silaiyaagavae konjum kiliyaagavae

Multiple poetic images are stacked using the suffix '-aagavae' (as/like) comparing the protagonist to a golden statue, parrot, lightning, and divine nectar.

Iyaibu (End Rhyme)

Minnal vadivaagavae vinnil amuthaagavae

The lines end with rhythmic, matching sound structures ('silaiyaagavae', 'kiliyaagavae', 'vadivaagavae', 'amuthaagavae').

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Trivia

'Kalyanam Panniyum Brahmachari' (1954) was a popular Tamil comedy film directed by Y. R. Swamy, starring Sivaji Ganesan, T. R. Ramachandran, and Padmini. The soundtrack was composed by T. G. Lingappa, with lyrics written by K. D. Santhanam. Singer Jikki's vibrant rendition made this song one of the memorable highlights of the film.

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