Sindhunadhi Poove
From Sankar Saleem Simon · 1978
- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singers
- S. Janaki, M. S. Vishwanathan
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Details
- Sankar Saleem Simon1978
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Sindhu nadhi poovae | O flower of the Indus river! |
| Adi chinnanjiru kiliyae | Oh little parrot-like maiden! |
| Siru anna nadai pinnalida | Making the swan's gentle walk lag behind, |
| Odum kalai yaenadi lailaa | Why are you running like a startled deer, my Laila? |
| Female | |
| ………….. | |
| Female | |
| Sindhu nadhi poovae | O flower of the Indus river! |
| Adi chinnanjiru kiliyae | Oh little parrot-like maiden! |
| Siru anna nadai pinnalida | Making the swan's gentle walk lag behind, |
| Odum kalai yaenadi lailaa | Why are you running like a startled deer, my Laila? |
| Female | |
| …………… | |
| Female | |
| Thottilitta pothae | Right from the time in the cradle, |
| Thottilitta pothae | Right from the time in the cradle, |
| Idhu solli vaiththa uravo | Is this a relationship ordained from birth? |
| Unthan sinthanaigal valarnthathenna | Why have your thoughts grown like this? |
| Santhana kudangal enna | What are these pots of sandalwood paste? |
| Maanae nee mayanguvathenna | Oh deer-like maiden, why are you so mesmerized? |
| Male | |
| …………… | |
| Female | |
| Sindhu nadhi poovae | O flower of the Indus river! |
| Adi chinnanjiru kiliyae | Oh little parrot-like maiden! |
| Siru anna nadai pinnalida | Making the swan's gentle walk lag behind, |
| Odum kalai yaenadi lailaa | Why are you running like a startled deer, my Laila? |
| Male | |
| …………… | |
| Female | |
| Anaargali azhagai paarththu | Looking at Anarkali's beauty, |
| Saleemsha kadhal seithaan | Prince Saleem fell in love. |
| Chorus :…………… | |
| Female | |
| Shajakhan mumtaj thannai | Shah Jahan made Mumtaz his own, |
| Tharkaavil nikkaa seithaan | Uniting with her in sacred marriage. |
| Jodikal maariponathae | The couples seem to have swapped, |
| Saleem jodi mumtaj aanathae | Saleem's pair has now become Mumtaz! |
| Jodikal maariponathae | The couples seem to have swapped, |
| Saleem jodi mumtaj aanathae | Saleem's pair has now become Mumtaz! |
| Female | |
| Ponnazhagu rani | Oh golden beautiful queen, |
| Un kannazhagu thiraatchai | Your beautiful eyes are like luscious grapes, |
| Kattazhagi mella mella | Oh well-crafted beauty, slowly and gently, |
| Kattavizhunthu ullamellaam | Unraveling throughout the heart, |
| Maanae yaen mayanguthu nenjam | Oh deer-like maiden, why is your heart captivated? |
| Male | |
| ………………. | |
| Female | |
| Sindhu nadhi poovae | O flower of the Indus river! |
| Adi chinnanjiru kiliyae | Oh little parrot-like maiden! |
| Siru anna nadai pinnalida | Making the swan's gentle walk lag behind, |
| Odum kalai yaenadi lailaa | Why are you running like a startled deer, my Laila? |
| Male | |
| ………………. | |
| Female | |
| Kaalamithu vaalipa kaalam | This is the age of youthfulness, |
| Kadhalukku idhuthaan neram | This is indeed the right time for love! |
| Chorus :…………………. | |
| Female | |
| Kannangal chiththirai maatham | Your cheeks are like the pleasant month of Chithirai, |
| Koondhalo karthigai maatham | Your dark hair is like the cool month of Karthigai! |
| Aadiyil vaanampaadi | Like a skylark singing in the month of Aadi, |
| Aavaniyil serum jodigal | Couples unite in the month of Aavani! |
| Female | |
| Panguniyil kodai sugam maargazhi vaadai | The warmth of summer in Panguni and the chill breeze of Maargazhi, |
| Sorkkam adhu ennavendru | What heaven truly feels like, |
| Pakkaththilae nindru kolvom | We shall stand close together and experience. |
| Naalai nee kann vaikka vendaam | You need not cast an evil eye tomorrow! |
| Male | |
| ………….. | |
| Female | |
| Sindhu nadhi poovae | O flower of the Indus river! |
| Adi chinnanjiru kiliyae | Oh little parrot-like maiden! |
| Siru anna nadai pinnalida | Making the swan's gentle walk lag behind, |
| Odum kalai yaenadi lailaa | Why are you running like a startled deer, my Laila? |
சிந்துநதி பூவே
அடி சின்னஞ்சிறு கிளியே
சிறு அன்ன நடை பின்னலிட
ஓடும் கலை ஏனடி லைலா.......
O flower of the Indus river!
Oh little parrot-like maiden!
Making the swan's gentle walk lag behind,
Why are you running like a startled deer, my Laila?
......................................
சிந்துநதி பூவே
அடி சின்னஞ்சிறு கிளியே
சிறு அன்ன நடை பின்னலிட
ஓடும் கலை ஏனடி லைலா.......
O flower of the Indus river!
Oh little parrot-like maiden!
Making the swan's gentle walk lag behind,
Why are you running like a startled deer, my Laila?
...........................
தொட்டிலிட்ட போதே
தொட்டிலிட்ட போதே
இது சொல்லி வைத்த உறவோ
உந்தன் சிந்தனைகள் வளர்ந்ததென்ன
சந்தன குடங்கள் என்ன
மானே நீ மயங்குவதென்ன....
Right from the time in the cradle,
Right from the time in the cradle,
Is this a relationship ordained from birth?
Why have your thoughts grown like this?
What are these pots of sandalwood paste?
Oh deer-like maiden, why are you so mesmerized?
..................................
சிந்துநதி பூவே
அடி சின்னஞ்சிறு கிளியே
சிறு அன்ன நடை பின்னலிட
ஓடும் கலை ஏனடி லைலா.......
O flower of the Indus river!
Oh little parrot-like maiden!
Making the swan's gentle walk lag behind,
Why are you running like a startled deer, my Laila?
................................
அனார்கலி அழகைப் பார்த்து
சலீம்ஷா காதல் செய்தான்
குழு :
............................
Looking at Anarkali's beauty,
Prince Saleem fell in love.
ஷாஜகான் மும்தாஜ் தன்னை
தர்ஹாவில் நிக்கா செய்தான்
ஜோடிகள் மாறிப்போனதே
சலீம் ஜோடி மும்தாஜ் ஆனதே
ஜோடிகள் மாறிப்போனதே
சலீம் ஜோடி மும்தாஜ் ஆனதே
Shah Jahan made Mumtaz his own,
Uniting with her in sacred marriage.
The couples seem to have swapped,
Saleem's pair has now become Mumtaz!
The couples seem to have swapped,
Saleem's pair has now become Mumtaz!
பொன்னழகு ராணி
உன் கண்ணழகு திராட்சை
கட்டழகு மெல்ல மெல்ல
கட்டவிழுந்து உள்ளமெல்லாம்
மானே ஏன் மயங்குது நெஞ்சம்
Oh golden beautiful queen,
Your beautiful eyes are like luscious grapes,
Oh well-crafted beauty, slowly and gently,
Unraveling throughout the heart,
Oh deer-like maiden, why is your heart captivated?
............................................
சிந்துநதி பூவே
அடி சின்னஞ்சிறு கிளியே
சிறு அன்ன நடை பின்னலிட
ஓடும் கலை ஏனடி லைலா.......
O flower of the Indus river!
Oh little parrot-like maiden!
Making the swan's gentle walk lag behind,
Why are you running like a startled deer, my Laila?
................................
காலமிது வாலிப காலம்
காதலுக்கு இதுதான் நேரம்
குழு
: .................................
This is the age of youthfulness,
This is indeed the right time for love!
கன்னங்கள் சித்திரை மாதம்
கூந்தலோ கார்த்திகை மாதம்
ஆடியில் வானம்பாடி
ஆவணியில் சேரும் ஜோடிகள்
Your cheeks are like the pleasant month of Chithirai,
Your dark hair is like the cool month of Karthigai!
Like a skylark singing in the month of Aadi,
Couples unite in the month of Aavani!
பங்குனியில் கோடை சுகம் மார்கழி வாடை
சொர்க்கம் அது என்னவென்று
பக்கத்திலே நின்று கொள்வோம்
நாளை நீ கண் வைக்க வேண்டாம்.......
The warmth of summer in Panguni and the chill breeze of Maargazhi,
What heaven truly feels like,
We shall stand close together and experience.
You need not cast an evil eye tomorrow!
............................................
சிந்துநதி பூவே
அடி சின்னஞ்சிறு கிளியே
சிறு அன்ன நடை பின்னலிட
ஓடும் கலை ஏனடி லைலா.......
O flower of the Indus river!
Oh little parrot-like maiden!
Making the swan's gentle walk lag behind,
Why are you running like a startled deer, my Laila?
ஆண் மற்றும் பெண் :
................................
Sindhu nadhi poovae
O flower of the Indus river!
Adi chinnanjiru kiliyae
Oh little parrot-like maiden!
Siru anna nadai pinnalida
Making the swan's gentle walk lag behind,
Odum kalai yaenadi lailaa
Why are you running like a startled deer, my Laila?
…………..
Sindhu nadhi poovae
O flower of the Indus river!
Adi chinnanjiru kiliyae
Oh little parrot-like maiden!
Siru anna nadai pinnalida
Making the swan's gentle walk lag behind,
Odum kalai yaenadi lailaa
Why are you running like a startled deer, my Laila?
……………
Thottilitta pothae
Right from the time in the cradle,
Thottilitta pothae
Right from the time in the cradle,
Idhu solli vaiththa uravo
Is this a relationship ordained from birth?
Unthan sinthanaigal valarnthathenna
Why have your thoughts grown like this?
Santhana kudangal enna
What are these pots of sandalwood paste?
Maanae nee mayanguvathenna
Oh deer-like maiden, why are you so mesmerized?
……………
Sindhu nadhi poovae
O flower of the Indus river!
Adi chinnanjiru kiliyae
Oh little parrot-like maiden!
Siru anna nadai pinnalida
Making the swan's gentle walk lag behind,
Odum kalai yaenadi lailaa
Why are you running like a startled deer, my Laila?
……………
Anaargali azhagai paarththu
Looking at Anarkali's beauty,
Saleemsha kadhal seithaan
Prince Saleem fell in love.
Chorus :……………
Shajakhan mumtaj thannai
Shah Jahan made Mumtaz his own,
Tharkaavil nikkaa seithaan
Uniting with her in sacred marriage.
Jodikal maariponathae
The couples seem to have swapped,
Saleem jodi mumtaj aanathae
Saleem's pair has now become Mumtaz!
Jodikal maariponathae
The couples seem to have swapped,
Saleem jodi mumtaj aanathae
Saleem's pair has now become Mumtaz!
Ponnazhagu rani
Oh golden beautiful queen,
Un kannazhagu thiraatchai
Your beautiful eyes are like luscious grapes,
Kattazhagi mella mella
Oh well-crafted beauty, slowly and gently,
Kattavizhunthu ullamellaam
Unraveling throughout the heart,
Maanae yaen mayanguthu nenjam
Oh deer-like maiden, why is your heart captivated?
……………….
Sindhu nadhi poovae
O flower of the Indus river!
Adi chinnanjiru kiliyae
Oh little parrot-like maiden!
Siru anna nadai pinnalida
Making the swan's gentle walk lag behind,
Odum kalai yaenadi lailaa
Why are you running like a startled deer, my Laila?
……………….
Kaalamithu vaalipa kaalam
This is the age of youthfulness,
Kadhalukku idhuthaan neram
This is indeed the right time for love!
Chorus :………………….
Kannangal chiththirai maatham
Your cheeks are like the pleasant month of Chithirai,
Koondhalo karthigai maatham
Your dark hair is like the cool month of Karthigai!
Aadiyil vaanampaadi
Like a skylark singing in the month of Aadi,
Aavaniyil serum jodigal
Couples unite in the month of Aavani!
Panguniyil kodai sugam maargazhi vaadai
The warmth of summer in Panguni and the chill breeze of Maargazhi,
Sorkkam adhu ennavendru
What heaven truly feels like,
Pakkaththilae nindru kolvom
We shall stand close together and experience.
Naalai nee kann vaikka vendaam
You need not cast an evil eye tomorrow!
…………..
Sindhu nadhi poovae
O flower of the Indus river!
Adi chinnanjiru kiliyae
Oh little parrot-like maiden!
Siru anna nadai pinnalida
Making the swan's gentle walk lag behind,
Odum kalai yaenadi lailaa
Why are you running like a startled deer, my Laila?
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
"Sindhu nadhi poovae" is a romantic duet from the 1978 movie 'Sankar Saleem Simon', composed by M. S. Viswanathan with lyrics by Kannadasan. The song features a lover admiring his beloved's grace and bashful beauty, playfully comparing her to iconic romantic figures like Laila, Anarkali, and Mumtaz. Through poetic metaphors of nature, rivers, and historical romances, he coaxingly asks why she retreats when their love is destined. The song also poetically traverses the Tamil calendar months to illustrate how love blossoms through different seasons—from the radiance of Chithirai to the cool breeze of Maargazhi. It celebrates youth, affection, and the sweet anticipation of lifelong togetherness.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Uvamai (Metaphor / Simile)
“Sindhu nadhi poovae / Adi chinnanjiru kiliyae”
Compares the heroine to a delicate flower blooming by the Indus river ('Sindhu nadhi poovae') and a gentle parrot ('chinnanjiru kiliyae').
Uvameyam (Metaphor)
“Un kannazhagu thiraatchai”
Compares the beauty of her eyes to luscious grapes ('thiraatchai').
Kaala Uvamai (Seasonal Allegory)
“Kannangal chiththirai maatham / Koondhalo karthigai maatham”
Uses Tamil months (Chithirai, Karthigai, Aadi, Aavani, Panguni, Maargazhi) as metaphors for different emotions, warmth, and phases of love.
Monai (Initial Alliteration)
“Kaalamithu vaalipa kaalam / Kadhalukku idhuthaan neram”
Repetition of the 'Ka' sound at the beginning of consecutive phrases ('Kaalamithu' / 'Kadhalukku').
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Trivia
'Sankar Saleem Simon' (1978) was directed by P. Madhavan and starred Rajinikanth, Vijayakumar, and Latha. The song 'Sindhu Nadhi Poovae' is notable because legendary composer M. S. Viswanathan sang it himself alongside S. Janaki.
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