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Sandhana Marbilae

From Nadodi Thendral · 1992

Lyricist
Isaignani Ilayaraja
Singers
Mano, S. Janaki
Music director
Ilayaraja
Movie name
Nadodi Thendral
Movie release year
1992
Lyrics added on
19 Jan 2018

Lyrics & meaning

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↻ English translation
Sandhana maarbilae
Kungumam serndhathae
Chorus :O madhi o madhi
Mangala neramae
Ingoru yaagamae
Chorus :O madhi o madhi
Naadhangal saatchi
Vedhangal saatchi oh..
Sandhana maarbilae
Kungumam serndhathae
Chorus :O madhi o madhi
Mangala neramae
Ingoru yaagamae
Chorus :O madhi o madhi
Aaa….aaaa….aaaa…aaaa….
Male :Pala ulagam pogum yaathirai
Nilavulagil nerndhadhae
Female :Kanavulagil vizhundha or pirai
Ninaivulagil vilaguthae
Velvi velvi kaamadhevanae
Tholvi tholvi kaadhal porilae
Velvi velvi kaamadhevanae
Tholvi tholvi kaadhal porilae
Naadhangal saatchi
Vedhangal saatchi…ohh…
Sandhana maarbilae
Kungumam serndhathae
Chorus :O madhi o madhi
Mangala neramae
Ingoru yaagamae
Chorus :O madhi o madhi
Aaa….aaaa….aaaa…aaaa….
Female :Alaiyalaiyaai kaadhal sangoli
Nadu iravil muzhangudhae
Male :Mani maniyaai naadha kinkini
Pudhukkavidhai pozhiyudhae
Vedham vedham
Kaadhal vedhamae
Odhu odhu kaamadhevanae
Vedham vedham
Kaadhal vedhamae
Odhu odhu kaamadhevanae
Naadhangal saatchi
Vedhangal saatchi…ohh…
Sandhana maarbilae
Kungumam serndhathae
Chorus :O madhi o madhi
Mangala neramae
Ingoru yaagamae
Chorus :O madhi o madhi
Naadhangal saatchi
Vedhangal saatchi…ohh…
Sandhana maarbilae
Kungumam serndhathae
Chorus :O madhi o madhi
Mangala neramae
Ingoru yaagamae
Chorus :O madhi o madhi
On the sandalwood chest,
Kumkum (sacred red powder) has blended.
Chorus: Oh moon, oh moon,
At this auspicious time,
A sacred fire ritual takes place here.
Chorus: Oh moon, oh moon,
The divine melodies bear witness,
The sacred Vedas bear witness, oh...
On the sandalwood chest,
Kumkum (sacred red powder) has blended.
Chorus: Oh moon, oh moon,
At this auspicious time,
A sacred fire ritual takes place here.
Chorus: Oh moon, oh moon,
Aa.... aaaa.... aaaa... aaaa....
Male: A journey through many worlds
Has happened right here on this earth.
Female: A crescent moon that fell into the world of dreams
Now drifts away in the waking world.
A sacred offering, oh Kamadeva (god of love)!
Only defeat in the war of love!
A sacred offering, oh Kamadeva (god of love)!
Only defeat in the war of love!
The divine melodies bear witness,
The sacred Vedas bear witness... oh...
On the sandalwood chest,
Kumkum (sacred red powder) has blended.
Chorus: Oh moon, oh moon,
At this auspicious time,
A sacred fire ritual takes place here.
Chorus: Oh moon, oh moon,
Aa.... aaaa.... aaaa... aaaa....
Female: Like rolling waves, the conch of love
Resounds in the dead of night.
Male: Like sweet little bells, musical chimes
Shower down fresh poetry.
The sacred chant,
Is the scripture of love;
Chant it, chant it, oh Kamadeva (god of love)!
The sacred chant,
Is the scripture of love;
Chant it, chant it, oh Kamadeva (god of love)!
The divine melodies bear witness,
The sacred Vedas bear witness... oh...
On the sandalwood chest,
Kumkum (sacred red powder) has blended.
Chorus: Oh moon, oh moon,
At this auspicious time,
A sacred fire ritual takes place here.
Chorus: Oh moon, oh moon,
The divine melodies bear witness,
The sacred Vedas bear witness... oh...
On the sandalwood chest,
Kumkum (sacred red powder) has blended.
Chorus: Oh moon, oh moon,
At this auspicious time,
A sacred fire ritual takes place here.
Chorus: Oh moon, oh moon
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

Sandhana Maarbilae from Nadodi Thendral (1992) is a sensory and romantic duet that sacralizes physical and emotional intimacy. The song compares the union of two lovers to a sacred sacrificial ritual (Yaagam/Velvi), with the moon, holy scriptures (Vedhas), and musical notes serving as divine witnesses. Through rich classical metaphors, the lyrics depict love as an ultimate spiritual truth beyond conventional reality.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Adukkuthodar (Repetition for Emphasis)

“Velvi velvi kaamadhevanae”

Words like 'Velvi velvi', 'Tholvi tholvi', and 'Vedham vedham' are repeated consecutively to amplify the intense passion and ritualistic atmosphere of love.

Metaphor (Uruvagham)

“Kaadhal vedhamae”

The lyrics metaphorically elevate love to the status of a sacred Veda ('Kaadhal vedhamae') and compare romantic intimacy to a sacred fire sacrifice ('Ingoru yaagamae').

Edhugai (Second-letter Rhyme)

“Velvi velvi kaamadhevanae / Tholvi tholvi kaadhal porilae”

Rhyming of the second consonant sound between consecutive lines: 'Velvi' and 'Tholvi'.

Monaai (Initial Alliteration)

“Nilavulagil nerndhadhae / Ninaivulagil vilaguthae”

Matching of initial consonant sounds across words, such as 'Nilavulagil' and 'Ninaivulagil'.

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Trivia

Nadodi Thendral (1992) was directed by Bharathiraja and features music composed by Isaignani Ilaiyaraaja, who also penned lyrics for songs in this soundtrack. Sung by S. P. Balasubrahmanyam/Mano and S. Janaki, the soundtrack blends classical Carnatic elements with folk romantic sensibilities characteristic of the Bharathiraja-Ilaiyaraaja collaboration.

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