Senthazham Poovai Pol
From Makkalai Petra Magarasi · 1957
- Lyricist
- A. Maruthakasi
- Singers
- K. Jamunarani, A. G. Rathnamala
- Music director
- K. V. Mahadevan
- Details
- Makkalai Petra Magarasi1957
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Senthazham poovai pol | Like a red screwpine flower, |
| Singaara sittu pola | Like a graceful little sparrow, |
| Vanthaayae kaiyai veesi | You arrived swinging your hands, |
| Thangamae thangam | Oh precious gold, my gold! |
| Female | |
| Senthazham poovai pol | Like a red screwpine flower, |
| Singaara sittu pola | Like a graceful little sparrow, |
| Vanthaayae kaiyai veesi | You arrived swinging your hands, |
| Thangamae thangam | Oh precious gold, my gold! |
| Female | |
| Magaraasi ungamma | Your mother is a blessed woman, |
| Vivasaayi ungannan | Your elder brother is a farmer, |
| Manasu kulira padichi vantha | You returned educated, bringing joy to our hearts, |
| Thangamae thangam | Oh precious gold, my gold! |
| Mahalakshmi neeyae | You are Goddess Mahalakshmi herself, |
| Enga thangamae thangam | Our precious gold, my gold! |
| Female | |
| Senthazham poovai pol | Like a red screwpine flower, |
| Singaara sittu pola | Like a graceful little sparrow, |
| Vanthaayae kaiyai veesi | You arrived swinging your hands, |
| Thangamae thangam | Oh precious gold, my gold! |
செந்தாழம் பூவைப்போல்
சிங்கார சிட்டுப்போலே
வந்தாயே கையை வீசி
தங்கமே தங்கம்
Like a red screwpine flower,
Like a graceful little sparrow,
You arrived swinging your hands,
Oh precious gold, my gold!
செந்தாழம் பூவைப்போல்
சிங்கார சிட்டுப்போலே
வந்தாயே கையை வீசி
தங்கமே தங்கம்
Like a red screwpine flower,
Like a graceful little sparrow,
You arrived swinging your hands,
Oh precious gold, my gold!
மகராசி உங்கம்மா
விவசாயி உங்கண்ணன்
மனசு குளிர படிச்சி வந்த
தங்கமே தங்கம்
மகாலட்சுமி நீயே
எங்க தங்கமே தங்கம்
Your mother is a blessed woman,
Your elder brother is a farmer,
You returned educated, bringing joy to our hearts,
Oh precious gold, my gold!
You are Goddess Mahalakshmi herself,
Our precious gold, my gold!
செந்தாழம் பூவைப்போல்
சிங்கார சிட்டுப்போலே
வந்தாயே கையை வீசி
தங்கமே தங்கம்
Like a red screwpine flower,
Like a graceful little sparrow,
You arrived swinging your hands,
Oh precious gold, my gold!
Senthazham poovai pol
Like a red screwpine flower,
Singaara sittu pola
Like a graceful little sparrow,
Vanthaayae kaiyai veesi
You arrived swinging your hands,
Thangamae thangam
Oh precious gold, my gold!
Senthazham poovai pol
Like a red screwpine flower,
Singaara sittu pola
Like a graceful little sparrow,
Vanthaayae kaiyai veesi
You arrived swinging your hands,
Thangamae thangam
Oh precious gold, my gold!
Magaraasi ungamma
Your mother is a blessed woman,
Vivasaayi ungannan
Your elder brother is a farmer,
Manasu kulira padichi vantha
You returned educated, bringing joy to our hearts,
Thangamae thangam
Oh precious gold, my gold!
Mahalakshmi neeyae
You are Goddess Mahalakshmi herself,
Enga thangamae thangam
Our precious gold, my gold!
Senthazham poovai pol
Like a red screwpine flower,
Singaara sittu pola
Like a graceful little sparrow,
Vanthaayae kaiyai veesi
You arrived swinging your hands,
Thangamae thangam
Oh precious gold, my gold!
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This song from 'Makkalai Petra Magarasi' (1957) expresses immense familial affection and joy upon the return of a beloved young woman who has completed her education. Her family lovingly compares her charm to a fragrant screwpine flower and a vibrant sparrow, highlighting the immense pride of her hardworking farmer brother and blessed mother. She is celebrated as the light of their household and equated to Goddess Mahalakshmi herself.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Simile (Uvamai)
“Senthazham poovai pol”
Compares the girl's charm and arrival to a screwpine flower ('poovai pol') and a graceful sparrow ('sittu pola').
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Mahalakshmi neeyae”
Directly addresses the girl as Goddess Mahalakshmi, symbolizing grace, wealth, and prosperity.
Epizeuxis / Endearment Repetition
“Thangamae thangam”
The word 'Thangam' (gold) is repeated for emotional emphasis and affection.
Initial Alliteration (Moonaai)
“Senthazham poovai pol”
Repetition of the initial 'S' sound in consecutive lines ('Senthazham', 'Singaara').
Did you know?
Trivia
Although listed as unknown in some song records, the music for 'Makkalai Petra Magarasi' (1957) was composed by K. V. Mahadevan with lyrics by A. Maruthakasi. The movie starred Sivaji Ganesan and P. Bhanumathi.
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