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Lyrics & meaning

Sindhunadhi Karaiyoram

From Nallathoru Kudumbam · 1979

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Singers
T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela
Music director
Ilayaraja
Movie name
Nallathoru Kudumbam
Movie release year
1979
Lyrics added on
14 Jun 2020

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Sindhu nadhi karai oram andhi naeram
Endhan dhaevan aadinaan
Thamizh geetham paadinaan
Enai poovai pola soodinaan
Sindhu nadhi karai oram
Sindhu nadhi karai oram andhi naeram
Endhan dhaevi aadinaal
Thamizh geetham paadinaal
Enai poovai pola soodinaal
Sindhu nadhi karai oram
Manjal malar panjanaigal
Manmadhanin mandhirangal
Manjal malar panjanaigal
Manmadhanin mandhirangal
Konjum kuyil mellisaigal
Kodhai endhan seervarisai
Solli koduthaen adhai adhai
Alli koduthaal adhai adhai
Kaadhal kannammaa
Sindhu nadhi karai oram andhi naeram
Endhan dhaevi aadinaal
Thamizh geetham paadinaan
Enai poovai pola soodinaan
Sindhu nadhi karai oram
Thellu thamizh silambugalai
Alli aval anindhu kondaal
Thellu thamizh silambugalai
Alli aval anindhu kondaal
Kallirukkum koondhalukku
Mullai malar naan koduthaen
Vaana veliyil idham idham
Solai veliyil sugam sugam
Kaadhal mannavaa
Sindhu nadhi karai oram andhi naeram
Endhan dhaevan aadinaan
Thamizh geetham paadinaal
Enai poovai pola soodinaal
On the banks of the river Sindhu at dusk,
My lord danced,
He sang a Tamil song,
And wore me gently like a flower.
On the banks of the river Sindhu...
On the banks of the river Sindhu at dusk,
My goddess danced,
She sang a Tamil song,
And wore me gently like a flower.
On the banks of the river Sindhu...
Beds of yellow flowers,
The love spells of Manmatha (the god of love),
Beds of yellow flowers,
The love spells of Manmatha (the god of love),
The sweet, gentle tunes of cuckoos,
Are the bridal treasures brought by my beloved!
I taught her each and every one,
And she showered them all generously back on me,
My sweetest Kannamma!
On the banks of the river Sindhu at dusk,
My goddess danced,
He sang a Tamil song,
And wore me gently like a flower.
On the banks of the river Sindhu...
The jingling anklets of pure Tamil,
She eagerly put on,
The jingling anklets of pure Tamil,
She eagerly put on,
For her hair filled with sweet honey,
I offered white jasmine flowers.
In the open skies, soothing warmth,
In the lush groves, sweet pleasure,
O king of my love!
On the banks of the river Sindhu at dusk,
My lord danced,
She sang a Tamil song,
And wore me gently like a flower.
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

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').

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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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