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Lyrics & meaning

Rajayogame Paareer

From Vanangamudi – 1957 Film · 1957

Lyricist
Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass
Singers
P. Susheela, Chorus
Music director
G. Ramanathan
Details
Vanangamudi – 1957 Film1957

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Chorus
Aa..aa..aa..aa…aa…aa..aaVocal vocalization
Chorus
Rajayogamae paareerBehold the royal state of bliss!
Anuragha yogam pera vaareerCome to attain the divine state of love!
Vaazhvinilae oru naal adhae thirunaalThere is one special day in life, that holy day,
Anbae adhanaal inbam tharum naalMy love, therefore it is a day that bestows happiness!
Rajayogamae paareerBehold the royal state of bliss!
Anuragha yogam pera vaareerCome to attain the divine state of love!
Female :Ho o o oVocal vocalization
Female
Thaen paayum solai ilanthendral velaiIn the honey-dripping grove, during the gentle evening breeze,
Chorus :Aa..aa..aa..aa…aa…aa..aaVocal vocalization
Female :Thaen paayum solai ilanthendral velaiIn the honey-dripping grove, during the gentle evening breeze,
Maan paaivadhaale mayangum thannaaleAs the deer leaps playfully, one gets naturally enchanted,
Maan paaivadhaale mayangum thannaaleAs the deer leaps playfully, one gets naturally enchanted,
Manam polae aadipaadi magizhvom innaalaeLet us dance, sing, and rejoice as our heart desires on this day!
Manam polae aadipaadi magizhvom innaalaeLet us dance, sing, and rejoice as our heart desires on this day!
Chorus
Vaazhvinilae oru naal adhae thirunaalThere is one special day in life, that holy day,
Anbae adhanaal inbam tharum naalMy love, therefore it is a day that bestows happiness!
Rajayogamae paareerBehold the royal state of bliss!
Anuragha yogam pera vaareerCome to attain the divine state of love!
Female :Ho o o oVocal vocalization
Female
Vinn maevum thaara…haaa..aaa….aaa…The star dwelling in the sky...
Chorus :Aa..aa..aa..aa…aa…aa..aaVocal vocalization
Female :Vinn maevum vilaiyaada vaaraaiOh star dwelling in the sky, come play!
Panpaadi joraai padakotta vaaraaiCome row the boat grandly while singing melodies!
Panpaadi joraai padakotta vaaraaiCome row the boat grandly while singing melodies!
Valar madhiyaale vanna kalai maevum paaraaiLook how colourful arts flourish under the growing crescent moon!
Chorus :Vaazhvinilae oru nal adhae thirunaalThere is one special day in life, that holy day,
Anbae adhanaal inbam tharum naalMy love, therefore it is a day that bestows happiness!
Rajayogamae paareerBehold the royal state of bliss!
Anuragha yogam pera vaareerCome to attain the divine state of love!
Female :Ho o o oVocal vocalization

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

Rajayogamae Paareer is a joyous classical-based romantic song expressing the delight of finding love and celebrating a rare, auspicious day in life. Set against the serene backdrop of nature—a blooming garden with leaping deer, gentle breezes, and shimmering moonlight—the lyrics invite the beloved to dance, sing, and row boats together in ecstasy. Written by Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass and set to music by G. Ramanathan, the song captures the essence of youthful romance and artistic celebration.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Iyaibu (End Rhyme)

Rajayogamae paareer / Anuragha yogam pera vaareer

The lines end with rhyming words 'paareer' and 'vaareer', creating a pleasing musical cadence.

Monai (Initial Alliteration)

Manam polae aadipaadi magizhvom innaalae

Repetition of the 'M' sound at the beginning of words 'Manam' and 'magizhvom'.

Metaphor / Imagery

Thaen paayum solai ilanthendral velai

Describing speech/nature as honey-dripping ('Thaen paayum solai') creates vivid sensory imagery of sweetness and natural beauty.

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Trivia

Vanangamudi (1957) starred Sivaji Ganesan and Savitri. The film's soundtrack was composed by the legend G. Ramanathan, and 'Rajayogamae Paareer' stands out as an early showcase of P. Susheela's incredible vocal range and classical precision.

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