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Lyrics & meaning

Pattu Vanna Selaikaari

From Enkeyo Ketta Kural · 1982

Lyricist
Panchu Arunachalam
Singer
Malaysia Vasudevan
Music director
Ilayaraja
Details
Enkeyo Ketta Kural1982

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
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Pattu vanna saelaikkaari…The woman wearing a colorful silk saree...
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Enai thottu vandha sondhakkaari hoi…The beloved who came and touched my heart, hoi...
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Oru pennidathil enna enna pudhumaiWhat endless novelties and wonders lie within a woman!
Aval punnagaiyil thottil kattum ilamai…Her youth ties a cradle in her gentle smile...
Male
Pattu vanna saelaikkaari…The woman wearing a colorful silk saree...
Enai thottu vandha sondhakkaari hoi…The beloved who came and touched my heart, hoi...
Oru pennidathil enna enna pudhumaiWhat endless novelties and wonders lie within a woman!
Aval punnagaiyil thottil kattum ilamai…Her youth ties a cradle in her gentle smile...
Oru pennidathil enna enna pudhumaiWhat endless novelties and wonders lie within a woman!
Aval punnagaiyil thottil kattum ilamai…Her youth ties a cradle in her gentle smile...
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Poovaai malarndha mugathin azhaguThe beauty of her face that blossomed like a flower,
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Poovaai malarndha mugathin azhaguThe beauty of her face that blossomed like a flower,
Thaenaai valarndha agathin azhaguThe beauty of her inner self that grew as sweet as honey,
Paarthaal inikkindra paruvamA youthful age that is sweet just to look upon,
Paalil midhakkindra uruvamA graceful form that seems to float in milk,
Maalai veyil pazhagum maeni kanda mayakkamThe enchantment upon seeing her skin glowing in the evening sun,
Vaa thendralae sorgathin pakkatthil vaaCome, gentle breeze, come close to heaven!
Male
Pattu vanna saelaikkaari…The woman wearing a colorful silk saree...
Male
Kaalam kanindhu valarum uravuA relationship that grows and matures with time,
Melam muzhanga thodarum uaravuA bond that continues as wedding drums resound,
Thaaimai kodukkindra amsamThe divine aspect that grants the gift of motherhood,
Vaazhai valarkkindra vamsamA family lineage that flourishes continuously like a plantain tree,
Vaazhugindra varaikkum paasam thandhu thalaikkumA love that bestows affection and prospers as long as life lasts,
Vaa sondhamae ullathil endrendrum vaaCome, my soulmate, reside forever in my heart!
Male
Pattu vanna saelaikkaari…The woman wearing a colorful silk saree...
Enai thottu vandha sondhakkaari hoi…The beloved who came and touched my heart, hoi...
Oru pennidathil enna enna pudhumaiWhat endless novelties and wonders lie within a woman!
Aval punnagaiyil thottil kattum ilamai…Her youth ties a cradle in her gentle smile...
Oru pennidathil enna enna pudhumaiWhat endless novelties and wonders lie within a woman!
Aval punnagaiyil thottil kattum ilamai…Her youth ties a cradle in her gentle smile...

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

Pattu Vanna Saelaikkaari from the 1982 movie Enkeyo Ketta Kural is a soulful Tamil song celebrating female beauty, grace, and the sanctity of marriage. The singer marvels at the endless charm of his wife, praising her blooming floral radiance, sweet nature, and youthful demeanor that brings immense joy and peace to his life. Beyond physical beauty, the lyrics pay homage to her role in bringing prosperity and continuing the family lineage. It highlights her sacred quality of motherhood and the lifelong love that binds their relationship, welcoming her into his heart as a heavenly blessing.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Uvamai (Simile)

Poovaai malarndha mugathin azhagu

Compares the beauty of her face to a blooming flower using 'poovaai' (like a flower).

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

Thaenaai valarndha agathin azhagu

Compares her sweet inner character to honey ('thaenaai').

Ethirai (Second Letter Rhyme)

Paarthaal inikkindra paruvam / Paalil midhakkindra uruvam

Rhyming second consonants ('rth' / 'l') and matching rhythmic meter across lines.

Cultural Symbolism

Vaazhai valarkkindra vamsam

Uses 'Vaazhai' (banana tree) as a symbol of eternal family continuity and prosperity in Tamil traditions.

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Trivia

Although listed as unknown in the prompt, the song 'Pattu Vanna Saelaikkaari' was composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja and sung by legendary singer S. P. Balasubrahmanyam for the Rajinikanth-starrer film Enkeyo Ketta Kural (1982), with lyrics by Panchu Arunachalam.

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