Rathaiyin 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 | |
| Raathaiyin nenjamae kannanukku sondhamae | Radha's heart belongs solely to Krishna. |
| Raathaiyin nenjamae kannanukku sondhamae | Radha's heart belongs solely to Krishna. |
| Raathaiyin nenjamae | Radha's heart... |
| Female | |
| Aayiram kanavugal kalyaana naalilae | A thousand dreams fill the wedding day. |
| Aayiram kanavugal kalyaana naalilae | A thousand dreams fill the wedding day. |
| Aanandha ninaivugal anbu konda uravilae | Joyful memories dwell in a bond filled with love. |
| Vasandha kaala thaeril vandhu | Arriving on the chariot of the spring season, |
| Vaazhthu koorum thendralae | Oh gentle breeze that offers warm blessings! |
| Vasandha kaala thaeril vandhu | Arriving on the chariot of the spring season, |
| Vaazhthu koorum thendralae | Oh gentle breeze that offers warm blessings! |
| Female | |
| Raathaiyin nenjamae kannanukku sondhamae | Radha's heart belongs solely to Krishna. |
| Raathaiyin nenjamae | Radha's heart... |
| Female | |
| Vaazhvinil oli tharum deebathai yettruven | I will light the lamp that bestows brightness upon life. |
| Vaazhvinil oli tharum deebathai yettruven | I will light the lamp that bestows brightness upon life. |
| Kovilai polavae kudumbathai pottruven | I will revere and cherish my family just like a sacred temple. |
| Maalaiyitta mannanodu | Along with the king who garlanded me, |
| Manam niraindhu vaazhuven | I shall live with total happiness and contentment. |
| Maalaiyitta mannanodu | Along with the king who garlanded me, |
| Manam niraindhu vaazhuven | I shall live with total happiness and contentment. |
| Female | |
| Raathaiyin nenjamae kannanukku sondhamae | Radha's heart belongs solely to Krishna. |
| Raathaiyin nenjamae | Radha's heart... |
ராதையின் நெஞ்சமே கண்ணனுக்கு சொந்தமே
ராதையின் நெஞ்சமே கண்ணனுக்கு சொந்தமே
ராதையின் நெஞ்சமே.......
Radha's heart belongs solely to Krishna.
Radha's heart belongs solely to Krishna.
Radha's heart...
ஆயிரம் கனவுகள் கல்யாண நாளிலே
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 fill the wedding day.
A thousand dreams fill the wedding day.
Joyful memories dwell in a bond filled with love.
Arriving on the chariot of the spring season,
Oh gentle breeze that offers warm blessings!
Arriving on the chariot of the spring season,
Oh gentle breeze that offers warm blessings!
ராதையின் நெஞ்சமே கண்ணனுக்கு சொந்தமே
ராதையின் நெஞ்சமே....
Radha's heart belongs solely to Krishna.
Radha's heart...
வாழ்வினில் ஒளிதரும் தீபத்தை ஏற்றுவேன்
வாழ்வினில் ஒளிதரும் தீபத்தை ஏற்றுவேன்
கோவிலைப் போலவே குடும்பத்தைப் போற்றுவேன்
மாலையிட்ட மன்னனோடு........
மனம் நிறைந்து வாழுவேன்...........
மாலையிட்ட மன்னனோடு........
மனம் நிறைந்து வாழுவேன்............
I will light the lamp that bestows brightness upon life.
I will light the lamp that bestows brightness upon life.
I will revere and cherish my family just like a sacred temple.
Along with the king who garlanded me,
I shall live with total happiness and contentment.
Along with the king who garlanded me,
I shall live with total happiness and contentment.
ராதையின் நெஞ்சமே கண்ணனுக்கு சொந்தமே
ராதையின் நெஞ்சமே........
Radha's heart belongs solely to Krishna.
Radha's heart...
Raathaiyin nenjamae kannanukku sondhamae
Radha's heart belongs solely to Krishna.
Raathaiyin nenjamae kannanukku sondhamae
Radha's heart belongs solely to Krishna.
Raathaiyin nenjamae
Radha's heart...
Aayiram kanavugal kalyaana naalilae
A thousand dreams fill the wedding day.
Aayiram kanavugal kalyaana naalilae
A thousand dreams fill the wedding day.
Aanandha ninaivugal anbu konda uravilae
Joyful memories dwell in a bond filled with love.
Vasandha kaala thaeril vandhu
Arriving on the chariot of the spring season,
Vaazhthu koorum thendralae
Oh gentle breeze that offers warm blessings!
Vasandha kaala thaeril vandhu
Arriving on the chariot of the spring season,
Vaazhthu koorum thendralae
Oh gentle breeze that offers warm blessings!
Raathaiyin nenjamae kannanukku sondhamae
Radha's heart belongs solely to Krishna.
Raathaiyin nenjamae
Radha's heart...
Vaazhvinil oli tharum deebathai yettruven
I will light the lamp that bestows brightness upon life.
Vaazhvinil oli tharum deebathai yettruven
I will light the lamp that bestows brightness upon life.
Kovilai polavae kudumbathai pottruven
I will revere and cherish my family just like a sacred temple.
Maalaiyitta mannanodu
Along with the king who garlanded me,
Manam niraindhu vaazhuven
I shall live with total happiness and contentment.
Maalaiyitta mannanodu
Along with the king who garlanded me,
Manam niraindhu vaazhuven
I shall live with total happiness and contentment.
Raathaiyin nenjamae kannanukku sondhamae
Radha's heart belongs solely to Krishna.
Raathaiyin nenjamae
Radha's heart...
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This classic song expresses a woman's deep love and commitment towards her beloved, drawing a divine parallel to Radha's unconditional love for Lord Krishna. She fondly anticipates a bright marital life filled with blissful dreams, where her home will be treated with the sanctity of a temple. The lyricist beautifully captures the imagery of nature—like the spring breeze bringing tidings of happiness—blessing her upcoming union and joyful family life.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Mythological Allusion
“Raathaiyin nenjamae kannanukku sondhamae”
Compares human love and devotion to the eternal, divine love story of Radha and Krishna.
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Vasandha kaala thaeril vandhu / Vaazhthu koorum thendralae”
Personifies the spring season as riding a chariot to deliver blessings through the gentle breeze.
Simile (Upamai)
“Kovilai polavae kudumbathai pottruven”
Explicitly compares the family home to a holy temple using the comparative marker 'polavae'.
Moonaal / Monai (Initial Alliteration)
“Maalaiyitta mannanodu / Manam niraindhu vaazhuven”
Repetition of the initial consonant sound 'M' across adjacent lines (Maalaiyitta / Manam).
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Trivia
The song features in the 1972 movie 'Kanimuthu Paappa' starring Jaishankar and Lakshmi. The music was composed by T. V. Raju, a legendary music director in Telugu and Tamil cinema, known for his classical compositions. Rendered by legendary playback singer P. Susheela, this song remains a popular choice for wedding functions and classical dance recitals.
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