Sindhu Nathiyoram
From Malargalile Aval Malligai · 1983
- Lyricist
- Poovai Senguttavan
- Singers
- P. Susheela, P. Jayachandran
- Music director
- Gangai Amaran
- Details
- Malargalile Aval Malligai1983
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Sindhu nathiyoram thendral vilaiyaadum | On the banks of the Indus River, the breeze plays |
| Kannan varavum kanni uravum | The arrival of Lord Krishna and the maiden's bond |
| Kadhal geedham paadum | Sing a song of love |
| Male | |
| Sindhu nathiyoram thendral vilaiyaadum | On the banks of the Indus River, the breeze plays |
| Kannan varavum kanni uravum | The arrival of Lord Krishna and the maiden's bond |
| Kadhal geedham paadum | Sing a song of love |
| Male | |
| Kanni ila mayil chinna manikkuyil | A young maiden peacock, a small precious cuckoo |
| Ennai nerungidumpothu ennam pogum thoothu | When approaching me, thoughts travel as messengers |
| Female :Kayirandil alli kadhal kadhai solli | Female: Holding both hands and telling a love story |
| Ullam magizhnthidum pothu inbam veru yaedhu | When the heart rejoices, what other bliss is there |
| Male | |
| Nenjil eduththaen konji kaliththaen | I held you close to my heart and embraced you fondly |
| Vanji unakkendru vaazhgiraen | Oh maiden, I live only for you |
| Female :Innum edharkintha paarvaiyo | Female: Why this lingering gaze now |
| Enna thevaiyo…..enna thevaiyo…..ho…. | What is needed... what is needed... ho... |
| Male | |
| Sindhu nathiyoram thendral vilaiyaadum | On the banks of the Indus River, the breeze plays |
| Kannan varavum kanni uravum | The arrival of Lord Krishna and the maiden's bond |
| Kadhal geedham paadum | Sing a song of love |
| Male | |
| Sindhu nathiyoram……. | On the banks of the Indus River... |
| Female | |
| Chinnanjiru chittu unthan kaigal pattu | A tiny little sparrow, touched by your hands |
| Thannai maranthidumpothu thanimai enbathethu | When forgetting oneself, where is loneliness |
| Male :Mottavizhntha mullai kattazhagin ellai | Male: A blossoming jasmine, the pinnacle of sculpted beauty |
| Thattu thazhuvidumpothu sorkkam veraethu | When gently embracing, what other heaven is there |
| Female | |
| Mangai azhagi malaiyaruvi | A beautiful maiden, a mountain stream |
| Pongi perugidum en manam | My heart surges and overflows |
| Male :Gangai nadhikkenna thaagamo | Male: What thirst could the Ganges River have |
| Enna vegamo thannai meerummo….ho… | What speed, will it cross its own bounds... ho... |
| Female | |
| Sindhu nathiyoram thendral vilaiyaadum | On the banks of the Indus River, the breeze plays |
| Male :Kannan varavum kanni uravum | Male: The arrival of Lord Krishna and the maiden's bond |
| Kadhal geedham paadum | Sing a song of love |
சிந்து நதியோரம் தென்றல் விளையாடும்
கண்ணன் வரவும் கன்னி உறவும்
காதல் கீதம் பாடும்
On the banks of the Indus River, the breeze plays
The arrival of Lord Krishna and the maiden's bond
Sing a song of love
சிந்து நதியோரம் தென்றல் விளையாடும்...
கண்ணன் வரவும் கன்னி உறவும்
காதல் கீதம் பாடும்
On the banks of the Indus River, the breeze plays
The arrival of Lord Krishna and the maiden's bond
Sing a song of love
சிந்து நதியோரம்..............
A young maiden peacock, a small precious cuckoo
When approaching me, thoughts travel as messengers
Female: Holding both hands and telling a love story
When the heart rejoices, what other bliss is there
கன்னி இள மயில் சின்ன மணிக்குயில்
என்னை நெருங்கிடும்போது எண்ணம் போகும் தூது
கையிரெண்டில் அள்ளி காதல் கதை சொல்லி
உள்ளம் மகிழ்ந்திடும் போது இன்பம் வேறு ஏது
I held you close to my heart and embraced you fondly
Oh maiden, I live only for you
Female: Why this lingering gaze now
What is needed... what is needed... ho...
நெஞ்சில் எடுத்தேன் கொஞ்சிக் களித்தேன்
வஞ்சி உனக்கென்று வாழ்கிறேன்
இன்னும் எதற்கிந்த பார்வையோ
என்ன தேவையோ.......என்ன தேவையோ...ஹோ......
On the banks of the Indus River, the breeze plays
The arrival of Lord Krishna and the maiden's bond
Sing a song of love
சிந்து நதியோரம் தென்றல் விளையாடும்...
கண்ணன் வரவும் கன்னி உறவும்
காதல் கீதம் பாடும்
On the banks of the Indus River...
சிந்து நதியோரம்.............
A tiny little sparrow, touched by your hands
When forgetting oneself, where is loneliness
Male: A blossoming jasmine, the pinnacle of sculpted beauty
When gently embracing, what other heaven is there
சின்னஞ்சிறு சிட்டு உந்தன் கைகள் பட்டு
தன்னை மறந்திடும்போது தனிமை என்பதேது
மொட்டவிழ்ந்த முல்லை கட்டழகின் எல்லை
தொட்டுத் தழுவிடும் போது சொர்க்கம் வேறேது
A beautiful maiden, a mountain stream
My heart surges and overflows
Male: What thirst could the Ganges River have
What speed, will it cross its own bounds... ho...
மங்கை அழகி மலையருவி
பொங்கி பெருகிடும் என் மனம்
கங்கை நதிக்கென்ன தாகமோ
என்ன வேகமோ தன்னை மீறும்மோ.......ஹோ....
On the banks of the Indus River, the breeze plays
Male: The arrival of Lord Krishna and the maiden's bond
Sing a song of love
சிந்து நதியோரம் தென்றல் விளையாடும்
கண்ணன் வரவும் கன்னி உறவும்
காதல் கீதம் பாடும்
சிந்து நதியோரம்........
Sindhu nathiyoram thendral vilaiyaadum
On the banks of the Indus River, the breeze plays
Kannan varavum kanni uravum
The arrival of Lord Krishna and the maiden's bond
Kadhal geedham paadum
Sing a song of love
Sindhu nathiyoram thendral vilaiyaadum
On the banks of the Indus River, the breeze plays
Kannan varavum kanni uravum
The arrival of Lord Krishna and the maiden's bond
Kadhal geedham paadum
Sing a song of love
Kanni ila mayil chinna manikkuyil
A young maiden peacock, a small precious cuckoo
Ennai nerungidumpothu ennam pogum thoothu
When approaching me, thoughts travel as messengers
Female :Kayirandil alli kadhal kadhai solli
Female: Holding both hands and telling a love story
Ullam magizhnthidum pothu inbam veru yaedhu
When the heart rejoices, what other bliss is there
Nenjil eduththaen konji kaliththaen
I held you close to my heart and embraced you fondly
Vanji unakkendru vaazhgiraen
Oh maiden, I live only for you
Female :Innum edharkintha paarvaiyo
Female: Why this lingering gaze now
Enna thevaiyo…..enna thevaiyo…..ho….
What is needed... what is needed... ho...
Sindhu nathiyoram thendral vilaiyaadum
On the banks of the Indus River, the breeze plays
Kannan varavum kanni uravum
The arrival of Lord Krishna and the maiden's bond
Kadhal geedham paadum
Sing a song of love
Sindhu nathiyoram…….
On the banks of the Indus River...
Chinnanjiru chittu unthan kaigal pattu
A tiny little sparrow, touched by your hands
Thannai maranthidumpothu thanimai enbathethu
When forgetting oneself, where is loneliness
Male :Mottavizhntha mullai kattazhagin ellai
Male: A blossoming jasmine, the pinnacle of sculpted beauty
Thattu thazhuvidumpothu sorkkam veraethu
When gently embracing, what other heaven is there
Mangai azhagi malaiyaruvi
A beautiful maiden, a mountain stream
Pongi perugidum en manam
My heart surges and overflows
Male :Gangai nadhikkenna thaagamo
Male: What thirst could the Ganges River have
Enna vegamo thannai meerummo….ho…
What speed, will it cross its own bounds... ho...
Sindhu nathiyoram thendral vilaiyaadum
On the banks of the Indus River, the breeze plays
Male :Kannan varavum kanni uravum
Male: The arrival of Lord Krishna and the maiden's bond
Kadhal geedham paadum
Sing a song of love
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This classic romantic duet uses poetic imagery drawn from nature—such as the Indus and Ganges rivers, mountain streams, and blossoming jasmine—to portray the profound intimacy between two lovers. Likening their relationship to the mythical closeness of Krishna and his beloved, the song explores how true companionship dissolves loneliness into pure joy. The overflowing passion is poetically depicted as a rushing river exceeding its own banks, celebrating love as an uncontainable and heavenly emotion.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)
“Kannan varavum kanni uravum”
Repetition of the 'Ka' sound at the beginning of words in the line creates a musical rhythm.
Metaphor (Uruvam)
“Gangai nadhikkenna thaagamo”
Comparing the overwhelming thirst for love to the majestic Ganges river.
Imagery (Kaatchi Inbam)
“Mottavizhntha mullai kattazhagin ellai”
Vivid natural imagery comparing the heroine's grace and physical beauty to a blooming jasmine flower.
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Trivia
Composed by Gangai Amaran, this melodic duet highlights the expressive vocal chemistry between veteran playback singers P. Susheela and P. Jayachandran, blending classical Indian river metaphors with romantic lyricism.
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