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Lyrics & meaning

Pirantha Naal

From Tenali Raman · 1956

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Singer
P. Bhanumathi
Music director
Vishwanathan-Ramamoorthy
Details
Tenali Raman1956

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Pirandha naal mannan pirandha naalBirthday, it is the King's birthday!
Pirandha naal manann pirandha naalBirthday, it is the King's birthday!
Anbu sirandha gunam thelindha manamumLove, noble character, and a clear mind,
Serndhu vandhaComing together on this,
Pirandha naal mannan pirandha naalBirthday, it is the King's birthday!
Anbu sirandha gunam thelindha manamumLove, noble character, and a clear mind,
Serndhu vandhaComing together on this,
Pirandha naal mannan pirandha naalBirthday, it is the King's birthday!
Female
Silai maeni ezhil yaavumAll the beauty of a sculptured body,
Kalaigyaanam sollumWill reveal the knowledge of fine arts.
Silai maeni ezhil yaavumAll the beauty of a sculptured body,
Kalaigyaanam sollumWill reveal the knowledge of fine arts.
Adhai naadi alaipaayumSeeking that, wavering in restless longing is
Maharajan ullamThe Emperor's heart.
Adhai naadi alaipaayumSeeking that, wavering in restless longing is
Maharajan ullamThe Emperor's heart.
Angum ingum sendruWandering here and there,
Pongum inbam kanduWitnessing overflowing delight,
Alavilaa magizhvudan valarum nilaiyilIn a state growing with boundless joy,
Azhiyaa kalaiyazhaghuIt is imperishable artistic beauty!
Pirandha naal mannan pirandha naalBirthday, it is the King's birthday!
Anbu sirandha gunam thelindha manamumLove, noble character, and a clear mind,
Serndhu vandhaComing together on this,
Pirandha naal mannan pirandha naalBirthday, it is the King's birthday!
Female
Oruvar uravaaghi malarum manamaaghiBecoming one in bond, a blossoming heart,
Oruvar uravaaghi malarum manamaaghiBecoming one in bond, a blossoming heart,
Udalum uyiraaghi magizhndhum manam maariBody and soul uniting, rejoicing with transformed minds,
Udalum uyiraaghi magizhndhum manam maariBody and soul uniting, rejoicing with transformed minds,
Pudhumai suvai naadi ezhil thedi uravadiSeeking novel taste, searching for beauty in close intimacy,
Female
Pudhumai suvai naadi ezhil thedi uravadiSeeking novel taste, searching for beauty in close intimacy,
Allum pagalum endrum aanandha isai paadiNight and day, forever singing joyful music,
Female
Allum pagalum endrum aanandha isai paadiNight and day, forever singing joyful music,
Kanni kalaa mugamThe maiden's artistically beautiful face,
Kaadhal ezhil minnum nilavinilIn the moonlight gleam shining with love's grace,
Kanni kalaa mugamThe maiden's artistically beautiful face,
Kaadhal ezhil minnum nilavinilIn the moonlight gleam shining with love's grace,
Aasaiyudan iruvar maeni oruvar aaviWith desire, two bodies become a single soul,
Ianiyura arasaboga ninaiviladhu anudhinamSweetly lost in royal pleasures every single day,
Magizhvar suvai arivaar sugam peruvaarThey shall rejoice, taste sweetness, and attain ultimate bliss,
Kalai manam migum inbamthaanIt is the joy overflowing in an artistic heart,
Ilamai ezhil vannam thaanIt is the colorful beauty of vibrant youth,
Iruvar tharum selvandhaan pudhiya kalaiThe wealth bestowed by both is a new form of art.
Pirandha naal mannan pirandha naalBirthday, it is the King's birthday!
Anbu sirandha gunam thelindha manamumLove, noble character, and a clear mind,
Serndhu vandhaComing together on this,
Pirandha naal mannan pirandha naalBirthday, it is the King's birthday!

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This celebratory song from Tenali Raman (1956) marks the birthday celebration of King Krishnadevaraya, hailing his royal magnificence, wisdom, and deep patronage of art and beauty. Sung with classical grandeur by P. Bhanumathi, the track glorifies the king's pure heart, noble virtues, and passion for the fine arts.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Anaphora / Repetition (Eshai)

Pirandha naal mannan pirandha naal

The refrain 'Pirandha naal mannan pirandha naal' is repeated to establish rhythmic emphasis and celebratory rhythm.

Metaphor (Uruvagham)

Silai maeni ezhil yaavum

'Silai maeni' compares the human physical grace directly to a sculpted statue.

Edhugai (Second Letter Rhyming)

Silai maeni ezhil yaavum / Kalaigyaanam sollum

Rhyming of the second letter 'la' across successive phrases ('Silai' / 'Kalai').

Antonymic Pair (Ummai Thogai)

Allum pagalum endrum aanandha isai paadi

'Allum pagalum' pairs 'night' and 'day' to symbolize continuity and eternity.

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Trivia

Tenali Raman (1956) starred N. T. Rama Rao as King Krishnadevaraya and Sivaji Ganesan in the title role. Multi-talented artist P. Bhanumathi not only played a principal role in the film but also lent her magnificent voice to this classic song composed by Viswanathan-Ramamoorthy with lyrics by Kannadasan.

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