Radhayin Nenjame
From Kanimuthu Paappa · 1972
- Lyricist
- Poovai Senguttavan
- Singer
- P. Susheela
- Music director
- T. V. Raju
- Details
- Kanimuthu Paappa1972
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Raadhaiyin nenjamae | The heart of Radha |
| Kannanukku sondhamae | Belongs exclusively to Lord Krishna |
| Raadhaiyin nenjamae | The heart of Radha |
| Kannanukku sondhamae | Belongs exclusively to Lord Krishna |
| Raadhaiyin nenjamae | The heart of Radha |
| Female | |
| Aayiram kanavugal kalyaana naalilae | A thousand dreams on the wedding day |
| Female | |
| Aayiram kanavugal kalyaana naalilae | A thousand dreams on the wedding day |
| Aanandha ninaivugal anbu konda uravilae | Joyful memories in a loving bond |
| Vasantha kaala thaeril vandhu | Arriving on a chariot of the spring season |
| Vaazhthu koorum thendralae | Oh gentle breeze that extends warm wishes |
| Vasantha kaala thaeril vandhu | Arriving on a chariot of the spring season |
| Vaazhthu koorum thendralae | Oh gentle breeze that extends warm wishes |
| Female | |
| Raadhaiyin nenjamae | The heart of Radha |
| Kannanukku sondhamae | Belongs exclusively to Lord Krishna |
| Raadhaiyin nenjamae | The heart of Radha |
| Female | |
| Vaazhvinil oli tharum deebathai yettruven | I shall light the lamp that brings brightness to life |
| Female | |
| Vaazhvinil oli tharum deebathai yettruven | I shall light the lamp that brings brightness to life |
| Kovilai polavae kudumbathai pottruven | I shall cherish and honor my family like a sacred temple |
| Maalaiyitta mannanodu | With the kingly husband who garlanded me |
| Manam niraindhuvaazhuven | I shall live with a heart full of joy |
| Maalaiyitta mannanodu | With the kingly husband who garlanded me |
| Manam niraindhuvaazhuven | I shall live with a heart full of joy |
| Female | |
| Raadhaiyin nenjamae | The heart of Radha |
| Kannanukku sondhamae | Belongs exclusively to Lord Krishna |
| Raadhaiyin nenjamae | The heart of Radha |
ராதையின் நெஞ்சமே
கண்ணனுக்கு சொந்தமே
ராதையின் நெஞ்சமே
கண்ணனுக்கு சொந்தமே
ராதையின் நெஞ்சமே
The heart of Radha
Belongs exclusively to Lord Krishna
The heart of Radha
Belongs exclusively to Lord Krishna
The heart of Radha
ஆயிரம் கனவுகள் கல்யாண நாளிலே
A thousand dreams on the wedding day
ஆயிரம் கனவுகள் கல்யாண நாளிலே
ஆனந்த நினைவுகள் அன்பு கொண்ட உறவிலே
வசந்த காலத் தேரில் வந்து.......
வாழ்த்துக் கூறும் தென்றலே.........
வசந்த காலத் தேரில் வந்து.......
வாழ்த்துக் கூறும் தென்றலே.........
A thousand dreams on the wedding day
Joyful memories in a loving bond
Arriving on a chariot of the spring season
Oh gentle breeze that extends warm wishes
Arriving on a chariot of the spring season
Oh gentle breeze that extends warm wishes
ராதையின் நெஞ்சமே
கண்ணனுக்கு சொந்தமே
ராதையின் நெஞ்சமே
The heart of Radha
Belongs exclusively to Lord Krishna
The heart of Radha
வாழ்வினில் ஒளிதரும் தீபத்தை ஏற்றுவேன்
I shall light the lamp that brings brightness to life
வாழ்வினில் ஒளிதரும் தீபத்தை ஏற்றுவேன்
கோவிலைப் போலவே குடும்பத்தைப் போற்றுவேன்
மாலையிட்ட மன்னனோடு........
மனம் நிறைந்து வாழுவேன்...........
மாலையிட்ட மன்னனோடு........
மனம் நிறைந்து வாழுவேன்.............
I shall light the lamp that brings brightness to life
I shall cherish and honor my family like a sacred temple
With the kingly husband who garlanded me
I shall live with a heart full of joy
With the kingly husband who garlanded me
I shall live with a heart full of joy
ராதையின் நெஞ்சமே
கண்ணனுக்கு சொந்தமே
ராதையின் நெஞ்சமே
The heart of Radha
Belongs exclusively to Lord Krishna
The heart of Radha
Raadhaiyin nenjamae
The heart of Radha
Kannanukku sondhamae
Belongs exclusively to Lord Krishna
Raadhaiyin nenjamae
The heart of Radha
Kannanukku sondhamae
Belongs exclusively to Lord Krishna
Raadhaiyin nenjamae
The heart of Radha
Aayiram kanavugal kalyaana naalilae
A thousand dreams on the wedding day
Aayiram kanavugal kalyaana naalilae
A thousand dreams on the wedding day
Aanandha ninaivugal anbu konda uravilae
Joyful memories in a loving bond
Vasantha kaala thaeril vandhu
Arriving on a chariot of the spring season
Vaazhthu koorum thendralae
Oh gentle breeze that extends warm wishes
Vasantha kaala thaeril vandhu
Arriving on a chariot of the spring season
Vaazhthu koorum thendralae
Oh gentle breeze that extends warm wishes
Raadhaiyin nenjamae
The heart of Radha
Kannanukku sondhamae
Belongs exclusively to Lord Krishna
Raadhaiyin nenjamae
The heart of Radha
Vaazhvinil oli tharum deebathai yettruven
I shall light the lamp that brings brightness to life
Vaazhvinil oli tharum deebathai yettruven
I shall light the lamp that brings brightness to life
Kovilai polavae kudumbathai pottruven
I shall cherish and honor my family like a sacred temple
Maalaiyitta mannanodu
With the kingly husband who garlanded me
Manam niraindhuvaazhuven
I shall live with a heart full of joy
Maalaiyitta mannanodu
With the kingly husband who garlanded me
Manam niraindhuvaazhuven
I shall live with a heart full of joy
Raadhaiyin nenjamae
The heart of Radha
Kannanukku sondhamae
Belongs exclusively to Lord Krishna
Raadhaiyin nenjamae
The heart of Radha
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
The song Raadhaiyin Nenjamae from the 1972 Tamil film Kanimuthu Paappa is a melodious romantic track sung by P. Susheela. It uses the legendary divine love between Radha and Krishna as a benchmark for conjugal love, marital devotion, and happiness. The protagonist expresses that her heart belongs entirely to her husband, just as Radha's heart belongs to Krishna. She speaks of the sweet anticipation and dreams surrounding her wedding day, feeling as though the spring breeze itself arrives on a chariot to offer blessings for her new journey. Looking forward to her married life, she promises to honor her home and family as if it were a temple, lighting the lamp of prosperity and living joyfully alongside her husband who garlanded her.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uvamai)
“Raadhaiyin nenjamae Kannanukku sondhamae”
Compares the protagonist's heart and devotion to her husband directly to Radha's eternal love for Krishna.
Personification
“Vasantha kaala thaeril vandhu Vaazhthu koorum thendralae”
Attributes human actions to the southern breeze (thendral), describing it as riding a spring chariot to wish the couple well.
Simile (Uvamaani)
“Kovilai polavae kudumbathai pottruven”
Directly compares the family/home to a sacred temple using the explicit comparative marker 'polavae'.
Alliteration (Moonaai)
“Kovilai polavae kudumbathai pottruven”
Repetition of consonant sounds across words in the line ('Kovilai', 'kudumbathai').
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Trivia
Kanimuthu Paappa (1972) was directed by SP. Muthuraman in his directorial debut. The movie stars Jaishankar and Lakshmi in the lead roles. The music was composed by T. V. Raju, and the lyrics for this song were penned by Poovai Senguttavan, featuring the iconic vocals of P. Susheela.
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