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Lyrics & meaning

Sarasaraani Kalyani

From Raja Desingu · 1960

Lyricist
Udumalai Narayanakavi
Singers
C. S. Jayaraman, Bhanumathi
Music director
G. Ramanathan
Details
Raja Desingu1960

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Sarasa raani kalyaani suga sarasa raani kalyaaniCharming queen Kalyani, blissful charming queen Kalyani
Sangeedha njaana vaani madhivadhaniGoddess of musical knowledge, with a moon-like face
Sarasa raani kalyaaniCharming queen Kalyani
Sangeedha njaana vaani madhivadhaniGoddess of musical knowledge, with a moon-like face
Sarasa raani kalyaaniCharming queen Kalyani
Female
Punidha raaja kula thilagaaPure jewel of the royal lineage
Thava punidha raaja kula thilaghaaThy pure jewel of the royal lineage
Boologam pottrum azhagaa guna rasigaHandsome lord praised by the world, connoisseur of virtue
Punidha raaja kula thilagaaPure jewel of the royal lineage
Boologam pottrum azhagaa guna rasigaHandsome lord praised by the world, connoisseur of virtue
Punidha raaja kula thilagaaPure jewel of the royal lineage
Female
Kaniyil maevum rasa inimai polae indhaLike the sweet essence residing within a fruit
Vanidhai vaazhvil neer allavaaAre you not the very soul of this woman's life?
Kaniyil maevum rasa inimai polae indhaLike the sweet essence residing within a fruit
Vanidhai vaazhvil neer allavaaAre you not the very soul of this woman's life?
Male
Naan enadhu vaazhvil perum perumai yaavumWhatever great pride I hold in my life
Undhan magimaiyaal varuvadhallavaaIs it not all owing to your splendour?
Naan enadhu vaazhvil perum perumai yaavumWhatever great pride I hold in my life
Undhan magimaiyaal varuvadhallavaaIs it not all owing to your splendour?
Female
Ennai pughazhndhu paesuvadhuTo speak praising me like this
Thagumaa ………..raajaaIs it appropriate, my King?
Ennai pughazhndhu paesuvadhu thagumaaIs it appropriate to praise me so?
Male
Manam maghizhndhu koorum mozhiThe words spoken out of a joyful heart
Nijamaai …………raaniAre indeed true, my Queen!
Manam maghizhndhu koorum mozhi nijamaaiThe words spoken out of a joyful heart are entirely true!
Female
Nilai marandhaen kannaaI lost myself in devotion, my beloved!
Male
Ulam thelindhaen kannaeMy soul found clarity, my darling!
Female
Nilai marandhaen kannaaI lost myself in devotion, my beloved!
Male
Ulam thelindhaen kannaeMy soul found clarity, my darling!
Illaramaam nallaram naadumDesiring the noble virtue of domestic life
Muraiyaalae inaiyaanaEqually united in the rightful manner

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This classic duet from Raja Desingu (1960) presents a romantic exchange between the hero and heroine, who express deep admiration for each other's virtues and beauty. The king addresses his queen as the embodiment of charm, music, and divine wisdom, while she praises him as the righteous jewel of the royal dynasty and the soul of her existence. They humbly question and reaffirm their mutual love, celebrating their oneness and looking forward to fulfilling the sacred duties of a virtuous family life together.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Uvamai (Simile)

Kaniyil maevum rasa inimai polae indha

Compares the beloved's presence in life to the sweet juice contained inside a fruit ('Kaniyil maevum rasa inimai polae').

Uruvagam (Metaphor)

Sangeedha njaana vaani madhivadhani

Metaphorically addresses the lady as the goddess of musical wisdom ('Sangeedha njaana vaani') and as having a face like the full moon ('madhivadhani').

Monai (Alliteration)

Sarasa raani kalyaani suga sarasa raani kalyaani

Repetition of the initial letter 'Sa' across consecutive words ('Sarasa', 'Sangeedha').

Iyaibu (Rhyming Couplet/Ends)

Nilai marandhaen kannaa / Ulam thelindhaen kannae

End rhyming with the suffix '-ae' in 'kannaa'/'kannae' and 'marandhaen'/'thelindhaen'.

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Trivia

'Raja Desingu' (1960) starring M. G. Ramachandran and P. Bhanumathi features lyrics penned by the legendary rationalist lyricist Udumalai Narayanakavi. The music for the film was composed by G. Ramanathan.

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