Sindhunadhi Karaiyoram
From Nallathoru Kudumbam · 1979
- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singers
- T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Details
- Nallathoru Kudumbam1979
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Sindhu nadhi karai oram andhi naeram | On the banks of the River Indus, during the evening twilight |
| Endhan dhaevan aadinaan | My lord danced |
| Thamizh geetham paadinaan | He sang a sweet Tamil melody |
| Enai poovai pola soodinaan | He wore me tenderly like a flower |
| Female | |
| Sindhu nadhi karai oram | On the banks of the River Indus |
| Male | |
| Sindhu nadhi karai oram andhi naeram | On the banks of the River Indus, during the evening twilight |
| Endhan dhaevi aadinaal | My goddess danced |
| Thamizh geetham paadinaal | She sang a sweet Tamil melody |
| Enai poovai pola soodinaal | She wore me tenderly like a flower |
| Male | |
| Sindhu nadhi karai oram | On the banks of the River Indus |
| Female | |
| Manjal malar panjanaigal | Beds filled with yellow flowers |
| Manmadhanin mandhirangal | The magical incantations of Cupid |
| Manjal malar panjanaigal | Beds filled with yellow flowers |
| Manmadhanin mandhirangal | The magical incantations of Cupid |
| Konjum kuyil mellisaigal | Soft, soothing melodies of cooing cuckoos |
| Kodhai endhan seervarisai | My beloved lady's precious dowry |
| Male | |
| Solli koduthaen adhai adhai | I taught her all those lessons |
| Alli koduthaal adhai adhai | She gathered and offered them back to me |
| Kaadhal kannammaa | My beloved Kannamma |
| Male | |
| Sindhu nadhi karai oram andhi naeram | On the banks of the River Indus, during the evening twilight |
| Endhan dhaevi aadinaal | My goddess danced |
| Female | |
| Thamizh geetham paadinaan | He sang a sweet Tamil melody |
| Enai poovai pola soodinaan | He wore me tenderly like a flower |
| Sindhu nadhi karai oram | On the banks of the River Indus |
| Male | |
| Thellu thamizh silambugalai | Anklets forged from pristine Tamil |
| Alli aval anindhu kondaal | She gathered and adorned herself with them |
| Thellu thamizh silambugalai | Anklets forged from pristine Tamil |
| Alli aval anindhu kondaal | She gathered and adorned herself with them |
| Kallirukkum koondhalukku | For her fragrant hair laden with sweet honey |
| Mullai malar naan koduthaen | I offered jasmine blossoms |
| Female | |
| Vaana veliyil idham idham | Pleasant comfort in the vast expanse of the sky |
| Solai veliyil sugam sugam | Delightful joy in the lush garden groves |
| Kaadhal mannavaa | My beloved king of romance |
| Female | |
| Sindhu nadhi karai oram andhi naeram | On the banks of the River Indus, during the evening twilight |
| Endhan dhaevan aadinaan | My lord danced |
| Male | |
| Thamizh geetham paadinaal | She sang a sweet Tamil melody |
| Enai poovai pola soodinaal | She wore me tenderly like a flower |
சிந்து நதிக்கரை ஓரம் அந்தி நேரம்
எந்தன் தேவன் ஆடினான்
தமிழ் கீதம் பாடினான்
எனை பூவைப் போல சூடினான்
On the banks of the River Indus, during the evening twilight
My lord danced
He sang a sweet Tamil melody
He wore me tenderly like a flower
சிந்து நதிக்கரை ஓரம்
On the banks of the River Indus
சிந்து நதிக்கரை ஓரம் அந்தி நேரம்
எந்தன் தேவி ஆடினாள்
தமிழ் கீதம் பாடினாள்
எனை பூவைப் போல சூடினாள்
On the banks of the River Indus, during the evening twilight
My goddess danced
She sang a sweet Tamil melody
She wore me tenderly like a flower
சிந்து நதிக்கரை ஓரம்
On the banks of the River Indus
மஞ்சள் மலர் பஞ்சணைகள்
மன்மதனின் மந்திரங்கள்
மஞ்சள் மலர் பஞ்சணைகள்
மன்மதனின் மந்திரங்கள்
கொஞ்சும் குயில் மெல்லிசைகள்
கோதை எந்தன் சீர்வரிசை
Beds filled with yellow flowers
The magical incantations of Cupid
Beds filled with yellow flowers
The magical incantations of Cupid
Soft, soothing melodies of cooing cuckoos
My beloved lady's precious dowry
சொல்லிக் கொடுத்தேன் கதை கதை
அள்ளிக் கொடுத்தால் அதை அதை
காதல் கண்ணம்மா.......
I taught her all those lessons
She gathered and offered them back to me
My beloved Kannamma
சிந்து நதிக்கரை ஓரம் அந்தி நேரம்
எந்தன் தேவி ஆடினாள்
On the banks of the River Indus, during the evening twilight
My goddess danced
தமிழ் கீதம் பாடினான்
எனை பூவைப் போல சூடினான்
சிந்து நதிக்கரை ஓரம்
He sang a sweet Tamil melody
He wore me tenderly like a flower
On the banks of the River Indus
தெள்ளு தமிழ் சிலம்புகளை
அள்ளி அவள் அணிந்துக் கொண்டாள்
தெள்ளு தமிழ் சிலம்புகளை
அள்ளி அவள் அணிந்துக் கொண்டாள்
கள்ளிருக்கும் கூந்தலுக்கு
முல்லை மலர் நான் கொடுத்தேன்
Anklets forged from pristine Tamil
She gathered and adorned herself with them
Anklets forged from pristine Tamil
She gathered and adorned herself with them
For her fragrant hair laden with sweet honey
I offered jasmine blossoms
வான வெளியில் இதம் இதம்
சோலை வெளியில் சுகம் சுகம்
காதல் மன்னவா.......
Pleasant comfort in the vast expanse of the sky
Delightful joy in the lush garden groves
My beloved king of romance
சிந்து நதிக்கரை ஓரம் அந்தி நேரம்
எந்தன் தேவி ஆடினாள்
On the banks of the River Indus, during the evening twilight
My lord danced
தமிழ் கீதம் பாடினான்
எனை பூவைப் போல சூடினான்
She sang a sweet Tamil melody
She wore me tenderly like a flower
சிந்து நதிக்கரை ஓரம்
Sindhu nadhi karai oram andhi naeram
On the banks of the River Indus, during the evening twilight
Endhan dhaevan aadinaan
My lord danced
Thamizh geetham paadinaan
He sang a sweet Tamil melody
Enai poovai pola soodinaan
He wore me tenderly like a flower
Sindhu nadhi karai oram
On the banks of the River Indus
Sindhu nadhi karai oram andhi naeram
On the banks of the River Indus, during the evening twilight
Endhan dhaevi aadinaal
My goddess danced
Thamizh geetham paadinaal
She sang a sweet Tamil melody
Enai poovai pola soodinaal
She wore me tenderly like a flower
Sindhu nadhi karai oram
On the banks of the River Indus
Manjal malar panjanaigal
Beds filled with yellow flowers
Manmadhanin mandhirangal
The magical incantations of Cupid
Manjal malar panjanaigal
Beds filled with yellow flowers
Manmadhanin mandhirangal
The magical incantations of Cupid
Konjum kuyil mellisaigal
Soft, soothing melodies of cooing cuckoos
Kodhai endhan seervarisai
My beloved lady's precious dowry
Solli koduthaen adhai adhai
I taught her all those lessons
Alli koduthaal adhai adhai
She gathered and offered them back to me
Kaadhal kannammaa
My beloved Kannamma
Sindhu nadhi karai oram andhi naeram
On the banks of the River Indus, during the evening twilight
Endhan dhaevi aadinaal
My goddess danced
Thamizh geetham paadinaan
He sang a sweet Tamil melody
Enai poovai pola soodinaan
He wore me tenderly like a flower
Sindhu nadhi karai oram
On the banks of the River Indus
Thellu thamizh silambugalai
Anklets forged from pristine Tamil
Alli aval anindhu kondaal
She gathered and adorned herself with them
Thellu thamizh silambugalai
Anklets forged from pristine Tamil
Alli aval anindhu kondaal
She gathered and adorned herself with them
Kallirukkum koondhalukku
For her fragrant hair laden with sweet honey
Mullai malar naan koduthaen
I offered jasmine blossoms
Vaana veliyil idham idham
Pleasant comfort in the vast expanse of the sky
Solai veliyil sugam sugam
Delightful joy in the lush garden groves
Kaadhal mannavaa
My beloved king of romance
Sindhu nadhi karai oram andhi naeram
On the banks of the River Indus, during the evening twilight
Endhan dhaevan aadinaan
My lord danced
Thamizh geetham paadinaal
She sang a sweet Tamil melody
Enai poovai pola soodinaal
She wore me tenderly like a flower
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This romantic duet from 'Nallathoru Kudumbam' evokes poetic romance set against the scenic backdrop of the Indus River at dusk. The lovers take turns expressing their deep affection and reverence for one another, comparing their beloveds to divine entities—a lord and a goddess. The song weaves classical Tamil imagery of flowers, sweet melodies, anklets, and nature to depict the intimacy and playful exchanges of romance.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Simile (Upamai)
“Enai poovai pola soodinaan”
The lover compares being held or cherished by the partner to wearing a delicate flower ('poovai pola').
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Thellu thamizh silambugalai”
Pristine Tamil is metaphorically described as anklets ('silambugalai') adorning the heroine.
Alliteration (Monai)
“Manjal malar panjanaigal / Manmadhanin mandhirangal”
Repetition of the initial 'Ma' sound in consecutive words ('Manjal malar', 'Manmadhanin mandhirangal').
Assonance/Rhyme (Edhugai)
“Vaana veliyil idham idham / Solai veliyil sugam sugam”
Matching second consonants across lines ('Vaana' and 'Solai').
Did you know?
Trivia
The film 'Nallathoru Kudumbam' (1979) features music composed by M. S. Viswanathan with lyrics written by the legendary poet Kannadasan. This song showcases Kannadasan's signature style of blending classical Tamil literary motifs with romantic film music.
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