Santhana Poigaiyil
From Thangarathinam · 1960
- Lyricist
- K. S. Krishnamoorthy
- Singer
- C. S. Jayaraman
- Music director
- K. V. Mahadevan
- Details
- Thangarathinam1960
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Sandhana podhigaiyin | From the sandalwood-scented Pothigai mountains, |
| Thendral ennum pennaal…aaa..aa… | A woman called the gentle southern breeze... aaa..aa... |
| Sandhana podhigaiyin | From the sandalwood-scented Pothigai mountains, |
| Thendral ennum pennaal | A woman called the gentle southern breeze, |
| Sandhana podhigaiyin | From the sandalwood-scented Pothigai mountains, |
| Thendral ennum pennaal | A woman called the gentle southern breeze, |
| Vandhu vandhu mayakki | Comes repeatedly to entrance me, |
| Vindhaigal seigiraal | And performs wonders. |
| Vandhu vandhu mayakki | Comes repeatedly to entrance me, |
| Vindhaigal seigiraal | And performs wonders. |
| Sandhana podhigaiyin | From the sandalwood-scented Pothigai mountains, |
| Thendral ennum pennaal | A woman called the gentle southern breeze, |
| Male | |
| Sondhamudanae ennai | With deep affection towards me, |
| Thottu thottu pesuraal | She touches and speaks to me softly. |
| Sondhamudanae ennai | With deep affection towards me, |
| Thottu thottu pesuraal | She touches and speaks to me softly. |
| Sondhamudanae ennai | With deep affection towards me, |
| Thottu thottu pesuraal | She touches and speaks to me softly. |
| Tamil thooya manam sumandhu | Carrying the pure fragrance of Tamil, |
| Thodarchiyaaga veesugiraal | She blows continuously. |
| Male | |
| Sandhana podhigaiyin | From the sandalwood-scented Pothigai mountains, |
| Thendral ennum pennaal…aaa..aa… | A woman called the gentle southern breeze... aaa..aa... |
| Vandhu vandhu mayakki | Comes repeatedly to entrance me, |
| Vindhaigal seigiraal | And performs wonders. |
| Sandhana podhigaiyin | From the sandalwood-scented Pothigai mountains, |
| Thendral ennum pennaal | A woman called the gentle southern breeze. |
| Male | |
| Alli kodiyaaludan | With the water-lily creeper, |
| Mmm mmmm mmmm | Mmm mmmm mmmm |
| Alli kodiyaaludan | With the water-lily creeper, |
| Azhagu nadam aaduraal | She dances a beautiful dance. |
| Alli kodiyaaludan | With the water-lily creeper, |
| Azhagu nadam aaduraal | She dances a beautiful dance. |
| Aruvi anangudanae | Along with the waterfall maiden, |
| Aaloolam paaduraal | She sings a soothing lullaby melody. |
| Aruvi anangudanae | Along with the waterfall maiden, |
| Aaloolam paaduraal | She sings a soothing lullaby melody. |
| Male | |
| Mullai kodiyaal mugathai | On the face of the jasmine creeper, |
| Muthamittu ooduraal | She kisses and playfully feigns anger. |
| Mullai kodiyaal mugathai | On the face of the jasmine creeper, |
| Muthamittu ooduraal | She kisses and playfully feigns anger. |
| Mullai kodiyaal mugathai | On the face of the jasmine creeper, |
| Muthamittu ooduraal | She kisses and playfully feigns anger. |
| Moovendharkkum selvi endra | Claiming her right as the cherished daughter of the three ancient dynasties, |
| Muraiyai kondu naaduraal | She approaches with rightful affection. |
| Moovendharkkum selvi endra | Claiming her right as the cherished daughter of the three ancient dynasties, |
| Muraiyai kondu naaduraal | She approaches with rightful affection. |
| Muraiyai kondu naaduraal | She approaches with rightful affection. |
| Chera chola paandiyaraam moovendharkkum | To the three crowned rulers—Chera, Chola, and Pandya, |
| Selvi endra muraiyai kondu naaduraal | She approaches claiming her rightful status as their cherished maiden. |
| Male | |
| Sandhana podhigaiyin | From the sandalwood-scented Pothigai mountains, |
| Thendral ennum pennaal…aaa..aa… | A woman called the gentle southern breeze... aaa..aa... |
| Vandhu vandhu mayakki | Comes repeatedly to entrance me, |
| Vindhaigal seigiraal | And performs wonders. |
| Sandhana podhigaiyin | From the sandalwood-scented Pothigai mountains, |
| Thendral ennum pennaal | A woman called the gentle southern breeze. |
சந்தனப் பொதிகையின்
தென்றலெனும் பெண்ணாள்...ஆஆ
சந்தனப் பொதிகையின்
தென்றலெனும் பெண்ணாள்
சந்தனப் பொதிகையின்
தென்றலெனும் பெண்ணாள்
வந்து வந்து மயக்கி
விந்தைகள் செய்கிறாள்
வந்து வந்து மயக்கி
விந்தைகள் செய்கிறாள்
சந்தனப் பொதிகையின்
தென்றலெனும் பெண்ணாள்
From the sandalwood-scented Pothigai mountains,
A woman called the gentle southern breeze... aaa..aa...
From the sandalwood-scented Pothigai mountains,
A woman called the gentle southern breeze,
From the sandalwood-scented Pothigai mountains,
A woman called the gentle southern breeze,
Comes repeatedly to entrance me,
And performs wonders.
Comes repeatedly to entrance me,
And performs wonders.
From the sandalwood-scented Pothigai mountains,
A woman called the gentle southern breeze,
சொந்தமுடனே என்னை
தொட்டுத் தொட்டு பேசுறாள்
சொந்தமுடனே என்னை
தொட்டுத் தொட்டு பேசுறாள்
சொந்தமுடனே என்னை
தொட்டுத் தொட்டு பேசுறாள்
தமிழ் தூய மணம் சுமந்து
தொடர்ச்சியாக வீசுகிறாள்......
With deep affection towards me,
She touches and speaks to me softly.
With deep affection towards me,
She touches and speaks to me softly.
With deep affection towards me,
She touches and speaks to me softly.
Carrying the pure fragrance of Tamil,
She blows continuously.
சந்தனப் பொதிகையின்
தென்றலெனும் பெண்ணாள்
வந்து வந்து மயக்கி
விந்தைகள் செய்கிறாள்
சந்தனப் பொதிகையின்
தென்றலெனும் பெண்ணாள்
From the sandalwood-scented Pothigai mountains,
A woman called the gentle southern breeze... aaa..aa...
Comes repeatedly to entrance me,
And performs wonders.
From the sandalwood-scented Pothigai mountains,
A woman called the gentle southern breeze.
அல்லிக் கொடியாளுடன்
ம்ம்ம் ம்ம்ம் ம்ம்ம்
அல்லிக் கொடியாளுடன்
அழகு நடம் ஆடுறாள்
அல்லிக் கொடியாளுடன்
அழகு நடம் ஆடுறாள்
அருவி அணங்குடனே
ஆலோலம் பாடுறாள்
அருவி அணங்குடனே
ஆலோலம் பாடுறாள்
With the water-lily creeper,
Mmm mmmm mmmm
With the water-lily creeper,
She dances a beautiful dance.
With the water-lily creeper,
She dances a beautiful dance.
Along with the waterfall maiden,
She sings a soothing lullaby melody.
Along with the waterfall maiden,
She sings a soothing lullaby melody.
முல்லைக் கொடியால் முகத்தை
முத்தமிட்டு ஓடுறாள்
முல்லைக் கொடியால் முகத்தை
முத்தமிட்டு ஓடுறாள்
முல்லைக் கொடியால் முகத்தை
முத்தமிட்டு ஓடுறாள்
மூவேந்தர்க்கும் செல்வி என்ற
முறையைக் கொண்டு நாடுறாள்
மூவேந்தர்க்கும் செல்வி என்ற
முறையைக் கொண்டு நாடுறாள்
முறையைக் கொண்டு நாடுறாள்
சேர சோழ பாண்டியராம் மூவேந்தர்க்கும்
செல்வி என்ற முறையைக் கொண்டு நாடுறாள்
On the face of the jasmine creeper,
She kisses and playfully feigns anger.
On the face of the jasmine creeper,
She kisses and playfully feigns anger.
On the face of the jasmine creeper,
She kisses and playfully feigns anger.
Claiming her right as the cherished daughter of the three ancient dynasties,
She approaches with rightful affection.
Claiming her right as the cherished daughter of the three ancient dynasties,
She approaches with rightful affection.
She approaches with rightful affection.
To the three crowned rulers—Chera, Chola, and Pandya,
She approaches claiming her rightful status as their cherished maiden.
சந்தனப் பொதிகையின்
தென்றலெனும் பெண்ணாள்
வந்து வந்து மயக்கி
விந்தைகள் செய்கிறாள்
சந்தனப் பொதிகையின்
தென்றலெனும் பெண்ணாள்
From the sandalwood-scented Pothigai mountains,
A woman called the gentle southern breeze... aaa..aa...
Comes repeatedly to entrance me,
And performs wonders.
From the sandalwood-scented Pothigai mountains,
A woman called the gentle southern breeze.
Sandhana podhigaiyin
From the sandalwood-scented Pothigai mountains,
Thendral ennum pennaal…aaa..aa…
A woman called the gentle southern breeze... aaa..aa...
Sandhana podhigaiyin
From the sandalwood-scented Pothigai mountains,
Thendral ennum pennaal
A woman called the gentle southern breeze,
Sandhana podhigaiyin
From the sandalwood-scented Pothigai mountains,
Thendral ennum pennaal
A woman called the gentle southern breeze,
Vandhu vandhu mayakki
Comes repeatedly to entrance me,
Vindhaigal seigiraal
And performs wonders.
Vandhu vandhu mayakki
Comes repeatedly to entrance me,
Vindhaigal seigiraal
And performs wonders.
Sandhana podhigaiyin
From the sandalwood-scented Pothigai mountains,
Thendral ennum pennaal
A woman called the gentle southern breeze,
Sondhamudanae ennai
With deep affection towards me,
Thottu thottu pesuraal
She touches and speaks to me softly.
Sondhamudanae ennai
With deep affection towards me,
Thottu thottu pesuraal
She touches and speaks to me softly.
Sondhamudanae ennai
With deep affection towards me,
Thottu thottu pesuraal
She touches and speaks to me softly.
Tamil thooya manam sumandhu
Carrying the pure fragrance of Tamil,
Thodarchiyaaga veesugiraal
She blows continuously.
Sandhana podhigaiyin
From the sandalwood-scented Pothigai mountains,
Thendral ennum pennaal…aaa..aa…
A woman called the gentle southern breeze... aaa..aa...
Vandhu vandhu mayakki
Comes repeatedly to entrance me,
Vindhaigal seigiraal
And performs wonders.
Sandhana podhigaiyin
From the sandalwood-scented Pothigai mountains,
Thendral ennum pennaal
A woman called the gentle southern breeze.
Alli kodiyaaludan
With the water-lily creeper,
Mmm mmmm mmmm
Mmm mmmm mmmm
Alli kodiyaaludan
With the water-lily creeper,
Azhagu nadam aaduraal
She dances a beautiful dance.
Alli kodiyaaludan
With the water-lily creeper,
Azhagu nadam aaduraal
She dances a beautiful dance.
Aruvi anangudanae
Along with the waterfall maiden,
Aaloolam paaduraal
She sings a soothing lullaby melody.
Aruvi anangudanae
Along with the waterfall maiden,
Aaloolam paaduraal
She sings a soothing lullaby melody.
Mullai kodiyaal mugathai
On the face of the jasmine creeper,
Muthamittu ooduraal
She kisses and playfully feigns anger.
Mullai kodiyaal mugathai
On the face of the jasmine creeper,
Muthamittu ooduraal
She kisses and playfully feigns anger.
Mullai kodiyaal mugathai
On the face of the jasmine creeper,
Muthamittu ooduraal
She kisses and playfully feigns anger.
Moovendharkkum selvi endra
Claiming her right as the cherished daughter of the three ancient dynasties,
Muraiyai kondu naaduraal
She approaches with rightful affection.
Moovendharkkum selvi endra
Claiming her right as the cherished daughter of the three ancient dynasties,
Muraiyai kondu naaduraal
She approaches with rightful affection.
Muraiyai kondu naaduraal
She approaches with rightful affection.
Chera chola paandiyaraam moovendharkkum
To the three crowned rulers—Chera, Chola, and Pandya,
Selvi endra muraiyai kondu naaduraal
She approaches claiming her rightful status as their cherished maiden.
Sandhana podhigaiyin
From the sandalwood-scented Pothigai mountains,
Thendral ennum pennaal…aaa..aa…
A woman called the gentle southern breeze... aaa..aa...
Vandhu vandhu mayakki
Comes repeatedly to entrance me,
Vindhaigal seigiraal
And performs wonders.
Sandhana podhigaiyin
From the sandalwood-scented Pothigai mountains,
Thendral ennum pennaal
A woman called the gentle southern breeze.
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This classical song personifies the cool southern breeze (Thendral) originating from the Pothigai hills as a captivating woman who carries the pure essence and fragrance of the Tamil language. She gently touches the singer, dances alongside water lilies, sings with waterfalls, and playfully kisses jasmine vines.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Personification (Urubaagam / Maandharumaakkal)
“Sandhana podhigaiyin Thendral ennum pennaal”
The southern breeze (Thendral) is personified as a woman who talks, touches, dances with vines, and sings with waterfalls.
Repetition / Reduplication (Adukku Thodar)
“Vandhu vandhu mayakki Vindhaigal seigiraal”
Words like 'Vandhu vandhu' (coming again and again) and 'Thottu thottu' (touching repeatedly) are used for emphasis and rhythmic charm.
Alliteration & Assonance (Moonaai / Ethirai)
“Mullai kodiyaal mugathai Muthamittu ooduraal”
The line uses rich Tamil phonetic agreement with 'Mullai', 'Muthamittu', 'Moovendharkkum', enhancing the musicality.
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Trivia
Composed by K. V. Mahadevan for the 1960 Tamil film 'Thangarathinam', this song is sung in the distinctive, classically trained voice of C. S. Jayaraman. The lyrics highlight ancient Tamil heritage, linking the Pothigai mountains (associated with Sage Agastya and Tamil grammar) to the Chera, Chola, and Pandya dynasties.
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