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Ponnoonjal Katti

From Thaai Piranthal · 1974

Lyricist
Aalangudi Somu
Singer
S. Janaki
Music director
M. S. Vishwanathan
Movie name
Thaai Piranthal
Movie release year
1974
Lyrics added on
9 May 2024

Lyrics & meaning

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↻ English translation
Ponnoonjal katti vaiththu
Poovai ennai aatti vaiththu
Ponnoonjal katti vaiththu
Poovai ennai aatti vaiththu
Paarththirukkum mannavarae ennavarae
Bakthiyil ennulagam ponnulagam
Unthan bakthiyil ennulagam ponnulagam
Ponnoonjal katti vaiththu
Poovai ennai aatti vaiththu
Nenjilae aasai vanthaal nimmathikku theemaiyundu
Nenjilae aasai vanthaal nimmathikku theemaiyundu
Neengaatha anporu naal neerkkumizhi aavathundu
Neengaatha anporu naal neerkkumizhi aavathundu
Neengaatha anporu naal neerkkumizhi aavathundu
Vanjiyarin vaazhkkaiyilae vanangum dheivamondru
Antha vasalil ullavarai vattraatha inbamundu
Ponnoonjal katti vaiththu
Poovai ennai aatti vaiththu
Paarththirukkum mannavarae ennavarae
Bakthiyil ennulagam ponnulagam
Unthan bakthiyil ennulagam ponnulagam
Kannilae unaiyeduththu
Kaanaatha sugam padaithaen
Penninam perumai pera
Bakthiyin uruveduththaen
Penninam perumai pera
Bakthiyin uruveduththaen
Vinnilae nilaverinthaal
Veedhiyil oli sirikkum
Unnilae naanirunthaa
Ulagae enai mathikkum
Ponnoonjal katti vaiththu
Poovai ennai aatti vaiththu
Paarththirukkum mannavarae ennavarae
Bakthiyil ennulagam ponnulagam
Unthan bakthiyil ennulagam ponnulagam
Setting up a golden swing,
and swinging me, delicate as a flower,
Setting up a golden swing,
and swinging me, delicate as a flower,
My king, my beloved who gazes at me,
in devotion to you, my world is a world of gold.
In devotion to you, my world is a world of gold.
Setting up a golden swing,
and swinging me, delicate as a flower,
If desires fill the heart, peace of mind is lost,
If desires fill the heart, peace of mind is lost,
and even unending love can one day vanish like a bubble,
and even unending love can one day vanish like a bubble,
and even unending love can one day vanish like a bubble.
In a woman's life, there is one god to worship,
and as long as she stays at his doorstep, she knows endless joy.
Setting up a golden swing,
and swinging me, delicate as a flower,
My king, my beloved who gazes at me,
in devotion to you, my world is a world of gold.
In devotion to you, my world is a world of gold.
Keeping you inside my eyes,
I found a joy I had never known before.
To bring honor to all women,
I became the very form of devotion.
To bring honor to all women,
I became the very form of devotion.
When the moon glows in the sky,
its light smiles down on the streets.
If I have a place within you,
the whole world will respect me.
Setting up a golden swing,
and swinging me, delicate as a flower,
My king, my beloved who gazes at me,
in devotion to you, my world is a world of gold.
In devotion to you, my world is a world of gold.
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This classical song from 'Thaai Piranthal' expresses a devoted wife's deep love, respect, and spiritual reverence toward her husband. She compares her devotion to a sacred path that transforms her world into a golden realm of peace and happiness. The lyrics gently reflect on life's realities, warning that unchecked desire can shatter peace like a water bubble, whereas pure love and steadfast commitment bring honor to womanhood and lasting happiness to family life. Set to music by M. S. Viswanathan and rendered with warmth by S. Janaki, the song uses nature imagery—like moonbeams reflecting on streets—to illustrate how a woman's status and dignity shine brightly when elevated by her partner's love.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)

“Ponnoonjal katti vaiththu / Poovai ennai aatti vaiththu”

Repetition of the initial 'P' sound in consecutive lines ('Ponnoonjal' and 'Poovai').

Edhukai (Second Letter Rhyme)

“Vinnilae nilaverinthaal / Unnilae naanirunthaa”

Repetition of the second consonant sound 'n' in 'Vinnilae' and 'Unnilae'.

Simile / Metaphor (Uvamaani)

“Neengaatha anporu naal neerkkumizhi aavathundu”

Comparing love or transient desire to a fragile water bubble ('neerkkumizhi').

Metaphor (Uruvam)

“Bakthiyil ennulagam ponnulagam”

Comparing woman's heart/life to a golden swing and golden world ('ponnulagam').

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Trivia

'Thaai Piranthal' (1974) featured memorable compositions by the legendary duo M. S. Viswanathan, with lyrics written by Aalangudi Somu known for embedding traditional moral values and philosophical insights into light classical film tracks.

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