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Lyrics & meaning

Sandhoshamaai Anbar Varuvaaradi

From Raja Mukthi · 1948

Lyricist
Papanasam Sivan
Singers
M. L. Vasanthakumari, P. Bhanumathi
Music director
C. R. Subbaraman
Details
Raja Mukthi1948

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Sandhoshamaai anbar varuvaaradiJoyfully, my beloved will come, my friend.
Female
Aanandha dharisanam thandhaeGiving a blissful sight of himself.
VaanmeedhilaeUpon the sky.
Aanandha dharisanam thandhaeGiving a blissful sight of himself.
Vaaraadho paareer adhoIsn't he coming? Look over there!
Female
Chandhraananan yen praanaesanMy lord of life, with a moon-like face.
Female
Jeyamodu gambeeramaai paesiyaeSpeaking majestically with victory.
Female
Vaaraadho paareer adhoIsn't he coming? Look over there!
Aalaathiyai naan eduppaenI will perform the welcoming Aarathi ritual for him.
Kailaagu koduthazhaippenaeI will offer my hand to support and welcome him in.
Female
Vensaamaram naan veesuvenI will wave the white royal whisk for him.
Female
RaajaendhranThe king of kings.
Female
Sandhoshamaai anbar varuvaaradiJoyfully, my beloved will come, my friend.
Female
Singaaramudan nadippenaeI shall walk with grace and adornment.
Sendrae venkudai pidippaenaeI will go and hold the white royal umbrella over him.
Female
Alavukku minjinaal amudhamum vishamaeEven nectar turns to poison if taken in excess.
Aatta paattangal vendaamadiLet us stop the songs and dances, my friend.

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This song expresses the deep joy and anticipation of a heroine preparing for the victorious return of her beloved king. She vividly describes how she will receive him with royal and auspicious honors, including performing the traditional Aarathi ritual, fanning him with a white whisk, and holding the ceremonial umbrella over his head. Near the end, she tempers her intense jubilation with a well-known Tamil proverb, reminding her companion that even excess excitement must be kept in moderation.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uvamai)

Chandhraananan yen praanaesan

The term 'Chandhraananan' metaphorically compares the beloved's face to the bright, serene moon.

Proverb Integration (Pazhamozhi)

Alavukku minjinaal amudhamum vishamae

The lyricist seamlessly weaves the famous classical Tamil proverb 'Alavukku minjinaal amudhamum vishamae' into the verse to convey a moral lesson on temperance.

Repetition / Anaphora

Vaaraadho paareer adho

Repetition of the line 'Vaaraadho paareer adho' heightens the heroine's eagerness and joyful anticipation.

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Trivia

Raja Mukthi (1948) was a notable historical Tamil film starring M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar alongside M. G. Ramachandran (MGR) and V. N. Janaki. The film's soundtrack was composed by C. R. Subbaraman, with lyrics written by the renowned Carnatic music legend Papanasam Sivan.

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