Tamizh Venthan Pandiyanin
From Ananda Bhairavi · 1978
- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- P. Susheela
- Music director
- R. Ramanujam
- Details
- Ananda Bhairavi1978
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Tamizh vendhan paandiyanin angam | The body of the Tamil king Pandiyan |
| Tamizh vendhan paandiyanin angam | The body of the Tamil king Pandiyan |
| En thalaivanin thirumeni thangam | My hero's sacred body is pure gold |
| Tamizh vendhan paandiyanin angam | The body of the Tamil king Pandiyan |
| En thalaivanin thirumeni thangam | My hero's sacred body is pure gold |
| Pagavargal munbu avan singam | He is a lion in front of his enemies |
| Pagavargal munbu avan singam | He is a lion in front of his enemies |
| Ennai paarththuvittaal kadhal pongum | When he looks at me, love overflows |
| Ennai paarththuvittaal kadhal pongum ammammaa | When he looks at me, love overflows, oh my goodness! |
| Female | |
| Tamizh vendhan paandiyanin angam | The body of the Tamil king Pandiyan |
| Female | |
| Devar kadal kadaintha amudham | He is the nectar churned from the ocean by the celestial gods |
| Avan thirumaarbil naan malarum kumutham | I am the night lily blooming on his divine chest |
| Devar kadal kadaintha amudham | He is the nectar churned from the ocean by the celestial gods |
| Avan thirumaarbil naan malarum kumutham | I am the night lily blooming on his divine chest |
| Moovar vadiththa tamil padhigam | He is the Tamil verse composed by the revered trio of saints |
| Moovar vadiththa tamil padhigam | He is the Tamil verse composed by the revered trio of saints |
| Antha moganan thantha sugam adhiam | The bliss offered by that enchanting lover is immense |
| Antha moganan thantha sugam adhiam ammammaa | The bliss offered by that enchanting lover is immense, oh my goodness! |
| Female | |
| Tamizh vendhan paandiyanin angam | The body of the Tamil king Pandiyan |
| Female | |
| Raaththiri pookkalukku raja | He is the king to the nocturnal flowers |
| En ragasiyam thottam kanda roja | He is the rose that discovered my secret garden |
| Raaththiri pookkalukku raja | He is the king to the nocturnal flowers |
| En ragasiyam thottam kanda roja | He is the rose that discovered my secret garden |
| Female | |
| Saasthira geedhai sonna kannan | He is Krishna who preached the sacred scriptures of the Gita |
| Saasthira geedhai sonna kannan | He is Krishna who preached the sacred scriptures of the Gita |
| Ennai thazhuvugaiyil kadhal mannam | When he embraces me, there is the fragrance of love |
| Saasthira geedhai sonna kannan | He is Krishna who preached the sacred scriptures of the Gita |
| Ennai thazhuvugaiyil kadhal mannam | When he embraces me, there is the fragrance of love |
| Ennai thazhuvugaiyil kadhal mannam ammammaa | When he embraces me, there is the fragrance of love, oh my goodness! |
| Female | |
| Tamizh vendhan paandiyanin angam | The body of the Tamil king Pandiyan |
| En thalaivanin thirumeni thangam | My hero's sacred body is pure gold |
| Pagavargal munbu avan singam | He is a lion in front of his enemies |
| Ennai paarththuvittaal kadhal pongum ammammaa | When he looks at me, love overflows, oh my goodness! |
| Female | |
| Tamizh vendhan paandiyanin angam | The body of the Tamil king Pandiyan |
| Female | |
| Ennadi naanam endru anaippaan | Asking 'Why this shyness?', he will embrace me |
| Naan yaedhum sonnaal medhuvaai siripaa | If I say anything, he will smile gently |
| Thannanth thanimaiyilae azhaippaan | He will call out to me in deep solitude |
| Thannanth thanimaiyilae azhaippaan | He will call out to me in deep solitude |
| Nalla samsaaram pola enni nadappaan | He will act towards me, treating me as a good life partner |
| Nalla samsaaram pola enni nadappaan ammammaa | He will act towards me, treating me as a good life partner, oh my goodness! |
| Female | |
| Tamizh vendhan paandiyanin angam | The body of the Tamil king Pandiyan |
| Female | |
| Aalilai megalaigal aada | As the banyan-leaf waist ornaments sway |
| Pon arasilai nadagangal kooda | As golden peepal-leaf dramas unfold together |
| Aalilai megalaigal aada | As the banyan-leaf waist ornaments sway |
| Pon arasilai nadagangal kooda | As golden peepal-leaf dramas unfold together |
| Naalu kunangalilae naan vaada | As I wither amidst the four traditional feminine virtues |
| Aa….aa…aa….aa….aa…aa….aa….aa….aa… | Aa....aa...aa....aa....aa...aa....aa....aa....aa... |
| Naalu kunangalilae naan vaada | As I wither amidst the four traditional feminine virtues |
| Adi nayagiyae endravan naada | Calling 'Oh heroine!', as he seeks me out |
| Adi nayagiyae endravan naada ammammaa | Calling 'Oh heroine!', as he seeks me out, oh my goodness! |
| Female | |
| Tamizh vendhan paandiyanin angam | The body of the Tamil king Pandiyan |
| En thalaivanin thirumeni thangam | My hero's sacred body is pure gold |
| Pagavargal munbu avan singam | He is a lion in front of his enemies |
| Ennai paarththuvittaal kadhal pongum ammammaa | When he looks at me, love overflows, oh my goodness! |
| Female | |
| Tamizh vendhan paandiyanin angam… | The body of the Tamil king Pandiyan... |
தமிழ் வேந்தன் பாண்டியனின் அங்கம்
தமிழ் வேந்தன் பாண்டியனின் அங்கம்
என் தலைவனின் திருமேனி தங்கம்
தமிழ் வேந்தன் பாண்டியனின் அங்கம்
என் தலைவனின் திருமேனி தங்கம்
பகைவர்கள் முன்பு அவன் சிங்கம்
பகைவர்கள் முன்பு அவன் சிங்கம்
என்னை பார்த்துவிட்டால் காதல் பொங்கும்
என்னை பார்த்துவிட்டால் காதல் பொங்கும் அம்மம்மா
The body of the Tamil king Pandiyan
The body of the Tamil king Pandiyan
My hero's sacred body is pure gold
The body of the Tamil king Pandiyan
My hero's sacred body is pure gold
He is a lion in front of his enemies
He is a lion in front of his enemies
When he looks at me, love overflows
When he looks at me, love overflows, oh my goodness!
தமிழ் வேந்தன் பாண்டியனின் அங்கம்
The body of the Tamil king Pandiyan
தேவர் கடல் கடைந்த அமுதம்
அவன் திருமார்பில் நான் மலரும் குமுதம்
தேவர் கடல் கடைந்த அமுதம்
அவன் திருமார்பில் நான் மலரும் குமுதம்
மூவர் வடித்த தமிழ் பதிகம்
மூவர் வடித்த தமிழ் பதிகம்
அந்த மோகனன் தந்த சுகம் அதிகம்
அந்த மோகனன் தந்த சுகம் அதிகம் அம்மம்மா
He is the nectar churned from the ocean by the celestial gods
I am the night lily blooming on his divine chest
He is the nectar churned from the ocean by the celestial gods
I am the night lily blooming on his divine chest
He is the Tamil verse composed by the revered trio of saints
He is the Tamil verse composed by the revered trio of saints
The bliss offered by that enchanting lover is immense
The bliss offered by that enchanting lover is immense, oh my goodness!
தமிழ் வேந்தன் பாண்டியனின் அங்கம்
The body of the Tamil king Pandiyan
ராத்திரி பூக்களுக்கு ராஜா
என் ரகசிய தோட்டம் கண்ட ரோஜா
ராத்திரி பூக்களுக்கு ராஜா
என் ரகசிய தோட்டம் கண்ட ரோஜா
He is the king to the nocturnal flowers
He is the rose that discovered my secret garden
He is the king to the nocturnal flowers
He is the rose that discovered my secret garden
சாஸ்திர கீதை சொன்ன கண்ணன்
சாஸ்திர கீதை சொன்ன கண்ணன்
என்னை தழுவுகையில் காதல் மன்னன்
சாஸ்திர கீதை சொன்ன கண்ணன்
என்னை தழுவுகையில் காதல் மன்னன்
என்னை தழுவுகையில் காதல் மன்னன் அம்மம்மா
He is Krishna who preached the sacred scriptures of the Gita
He is Krishna who preached the sacred scriptures of the Gita
When he embraces me, there is the fragrance of love
He is Krishna who preached the sacred scriptures of the Gita
When he embraces me, there is the fragrance of love
When he embraces me, there is the fragrance of love, oh my goodness!
தமிழ் வேந்தன் பாண்டியனின் அங்கம்
என் தலைவனின் திருமேனி தங்கம்
பகைவர்கள் முன்பு அவன் சிங்கம்
என்னை பார்த்துவிட்டால் காதல் பொங்கும் அம்மம்மா
The body of the Tamil king Pandiyan
My hero's sacred body is pure gold
He is a lion in front of his enemies
When he looks at me, love overflows, oh my goodness!
தமிழ் வேந்தன் பாண்டியனின் அங்கம்
The body of the Tamil king Pandiyan
என்னடி நாணம் என்று அணைப்பான்
என்னடி நாணம் என்று அணைப்பான்
நான் ஏதும் சொன்னால் மெதுவாய் சிரிப்பான்
தன்னந்தனிமையிலே அழைப்பான்
தன்னந்தனிமையிலே அழைப்பான்
நல்ல சம்சாரம் போல எண்ணி நடப்பான்
நல்ல சம்சாரம் போல எண்ணி நடப்பான் அம்மம்மா
Asking 'Why this shyness?', he will embrace me
If I say anything, he will smile gently
He will call out to me in deep solitude
He will call out to me in deep solitude
He will act towards me, treating me as a good life partner
He will act towards me, treating me as a good life partner, oh my goodness!
தமிழ் வேந்தன் பாண்டியனின் அங்கம்
The body of the Tamil king Pandiyan
ஆலிலை மேகலைகள் ஆட
பொன் அரசிலை நாடகங்கள் கூட......
ஆலிலை மேகலைகள் ஆட
பொன் அரசிலை நாடகங்கள் கூட......
நாலு குணங்களிலே நான் வாட
ஆ......ஆ.....ஆ......ஆ.......ஆ......ஆ.....ஆ......ஆ.......
நாலு குணங்களிலே நான் வாட
அடி நாயகியே என்றவன் நாட
அடி நாயகியே என்றவன் நாட அம்மம்மா
As the banyan-leaf waist ornaments sway
As golden peepal-leaf dramas unfold together
As the banyan-leaf waist ornaments sway
As golden peepal-leaf dramas unfold together
As I wither amidst the four traditional feminine virtues
Aa....aa...aa....aa....aa...aa....aa....aa....aa...
As I wither amidst the four traditional feminine virtues
Calling 'Oh heroine!', as he seeks me out
Calling 'Oh heroine!', as he seeks me out, oh my goodness!
தமிழ் வேந்தன் பாண்டியனின் அங்கம்
என் தலைவனின் திருமேனி தங்கம்
பகைவர்கள் முன்பு அவன் சிங்கம்
என்னை பார்த்துவிட்டால் காதல் பொங்கும் அம்மம்மா
The body of the Tamil king Pandiyan
My hero's sacred body is pure gold
He is a lion in front of his enemies
When he looks at me, love overflows, oh my goodness!
தமிழ் வேந்தன் பாண்டியனின் அங்கம்
The body of the Tamil king Pandiyan...
Tamizh vendhan paandiyanin angam
The body of the Tamil king Pandiyan
Tamizh vendhan paandiyanin angam
The body of the Tamil king Pandiyan
En thalaivanin thirumeni thangam
My hero's sacred body is pure gold
Tamizh vendhan paandiyanin angam
The body of the Tamil king Pandiyan
En thalaivanin thirumeni thangam
My hero's sacred body is pure gold
Pagavargal munbu avan singam
He is a lion in front of his enemies
Pagavargal munbu avan singam
He is a lion in front of his enemies
Ennai paarththuvittaal kadhal pongum
When he looks at me, love overflows
Ennai paarththuvittaal kadhal pongum ammammaa
When he looks at me, love overflows, oh my goodness!
Tamizh vendhan paandiyanin angam
The body of the Tamil king Pandiyan
Devar kadal kadaintha amudham
He is the nectar churned from the ocean by the celestial gods
Avan thirumaarbil naan malarum kumutham
I am the night lily blooming on his divine chest
Devar kadal kadaintha amudham
He is the nectar churned from the ocean by the celestial gods
Avan thirumaarbil naan malarum kumutham
I am the night lily blooming on his divine chest
Moovar vadiththa tamil padhigam
He is the Tamil verse composed by the revered trio of saints
Moovar vadiththa tamil padhigam
He is the Tamil verse composed by the revered trio of saints
Antha moganan thantha sugam adhiam
The bliss offered by that enchanting lover is immense
Antha moganan thantha sugam adhiam ammammaa
The bliss offered by that enchanting lover is immense, oh my goodness!
Tamizh vendhan paandiyanin angam
The body of the Tamil king Pandiyan
Raaththiri pookkalukku raja
He is the king to the nocturnal flowers
En ragasiyam thottam kanda roja
He is the rose that discovered my secret garden
Raaththiri pookkalukku raja
He is the king to the nocturnal flowers
En ragasiyam thottam kanda roja
He is the rose that discovered my secret garden
Saasthira geedhai sonna kannan
He is Krishna who preached the sacred scriptures of the Gita
Saasthira geedhai sonna kannan
He is Krishna who preached the sacred scriptures of the Gita
Ennai thazhuvugaiyil kadhal mannam
When he embraces me, there is the fragrance of love
Saasthira geedhai sonna kannan
He is Krishna who preached the sacred scriptures of the Gita
Ennai thazhuvugaiyil kadhal mannam
When he embraces me, there is the fragrance of love
Ennai thazhuvugaiyil kadhal mannam ammammaa
When he embraces me, there is the fragrance of love, oh my goodness!
Tamizh vendhan paandiyanin angam
The body of the Tamil king Pandiyan
En thalaivanin thirumeni thangam
My hero's sacred body is pure gold
Pagavargal munbu avan singam
He is a lion in front of his enemies
Ennai paarththuvittaal kadhal pongum ammammaa
When he looks at me, love overflows, oh my goodness!
Tamizh vendhan paandiyanin angam
The body of the Tamil king Pandiyan
Ennadi naanam endru anaippaan
Asking 'Why this shyness?', he will embrace me
Naan yaedhum sonnaal medhuvaai siripaa
If I say anything, he will smile gently
Thannanth thanimaiyilae azhaippaan
He will call out to me in deep solitude
Thannanth thanimaiyilae azhaippaan
He will call out to me in deep solitude
Nalla samsaaram pola enni nadappaan
He will act towards me, treating me as a good life partner
Nalla samsaaram pola enni nadappaan ammammaa
He will act towards me, treating me as a good life partner, oh my goodness!
Tamizh vendhan paandiyanin angam
The body of the Tamil king Pandiyan
Aalilai megalaigal aada
As the banyan-leaf waist ornaments sway
Pon arasilai nadagangal kooda
As golden peepal-leaf dramas unfold together
Aalilai megalaigal aada
As the banyan-leaf waist ornaments sway
Pon arasilai nadagangal kooda
As golden peepal-leaf dramas unfold together
Naalu kunangalilae naan vaada
As I wither amidst the four traditional feminine virtues
Aa….aa…aa….aa….aa…aa….aa….aa….aa…
Aa....aa...aa....aa....aa...aa....aa....aa....aa...
Naalu kunangalilae naan vaada
As I wither amidst the four traditional feminine virtues
Adi nayagiyae endravan naada
Calling 'Oh heroine!', as he seeks me out
Adi nayagiyae endravan naada ammammaa
Calling 'Oh heroine!', as he seeks me out, oh my goodness!
Tamizh vendhan paandiyanin angam
The body of the Tamil king Pandiyan
En thalaivanin thirumeni thangam
My hero's sacred body is pure gold
Pagavargal munbu avan singam
He is a lion in front of his enemies
Ennai paarththuvittaal kadhal pongum ammammaa
When he looks at me, love overflows, oh my goodness!
Tamizh vendhan paandiyanin angam…
The body of the Tamil king Pandiyan...
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This classic romantic Tamil song paints a poetic portrait of a beloved ruler and husband, comparing his majestic demeanor and golden physique to legendary Pandiyan kings and Lord Krishna. The heroine expresses her deep devotion, describing him as a fierce lion to his enemies, yet an intensely gentle, loving companion in private who brings her boundless bliss.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Uvamaani / Simile (உவமை)
“Pagavargal munbu avan singam”
Compares the hero's strength and fearlessness in battle to a lion ('Pagavargal munbu avan singam').
Metaphor (உருவகம்)
“En thalaivanin thirumeni thangam”
Compares the hero's physique to pure gold ('En thalaivanin thirumeni thangam').
Emona / Monai (எதுகை / மோனை - Alliteration and Rhyme)
“Tamizh vendhan paandiyanin angam”
Use of matching initial sounds and syllable rhymes such as 'angam' and 'thangam' across lines.
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Trivia
Written by the legendary lyricist Kannadasan, the song draws heavily from classical Tamil imagery, referencing the Pandiyan dynasty, Sangam literary traditions, and the three great Shaivite saints (Moovar - Appar, Sundarar, and Sambandar).
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