Thaai Avalin
From Thunai Iruppal Meenakshi · 1977
- Lyricist
- Panchu Arunachalam
- Singers
- Ilayaraja, Kovai Soundararajan, S. P. Sailaja
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Details
- Thunai Iruppal Meenakshi1977
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Thaai avalin thiru thaazh panindhaenae | I bowed down to the sacred feet of Mother Divine, |
| Aadhi sivan paarkka | While Lord Shiva, the primal one, watched over. |
| Chorus | |
| Aai ulla podaa | Hey, move along when called! |
| Male | |
| Aa… thaai avalin thiru thaazh panindhaenae | Ah… I bowed down to the sacred feet of Mother Divine, |
| Aadhi sivan paarkka | While Lord Shiva, the primal one, watched over. |
| Male | |
| Noothukku maelae maedaiyil yaerinaen | I stepped onto the stage over a hundred times, |
| Male | |
| Naadagamaadinaen janangalellaam paarkka… | And performed in plays for all the people to see… |
| Male | |
| Romba naeramaa kundhi irukkura | To those of you who have been sitting for a long time, |
| Ungalukkum en vanakkam | My greetings to you too! |
| Mundhi mundhiyae munnaal varugira | To those eager ones who rush ahead and come to the front, |
| Aarvam ullavarkkum vanakkam | My eager greetings as well! |
| Saakku pokkula site adikkira | To those cheerful ones checking out people on the sly, |
| Jollyaanavarkku vanakkam | Greetings to you, cheerful folks! |
| Site adikkira jollyaanavarkku | To the cheerful folks checking out people on the sly, |
| Rite koduppavarkkum vanakkam | And to those who give them a pass, greetings! |
| Male | |
| Paattu kaetkavae… ae… | Just to listen to songs… oh… |
| Paattu kaetkavae naattamaa amarndha | To the grandmothers who sat down authoritatively just to listen to songs, |
| Paattimaargalukkum vanakkam | My respectful greetings! |
| Paattmaargala paadhukkaakka vandha | To the grandfathers who came to protect those grandmothers, |
| Paattanmaargalukkum vanakkam | My greetings to you too! |
| Male | |
| Vandhanam vandhanam vandhanamae | Welcome, greetings, welcome! |
| Vandha sanam kundhanumae ae… ae… | May the gathered audience sit down and relax… oh… |
| Vandhanam vandhanam vandhanamae | Welcome, greetings, welcome! |
| Vandha sanam kundhanumae | May the gathered audience sit down and relax! |
| Naadagam mudichittu naalaikku poganum | After finishing the play, we must leave tomorrow, |
| Vandhanam vandhanamae | Greetings and welcome! |
| Male | |
| Mandhagaasamudan… | With a subtle smile… |
| Aa….aa….aa…..aa….aa….aa….aa…aa..ae….aa… | Ah… aa… aa… aa… aa… aa… aa… aa… ae… aa… |
| Male | |
| Mandhagaasamudan udal sondha naesamudan | With a subtle smile and a body full of affection, |
| Vandhu saerndha radhi yaaradi | Who is this divine beauty who has arrived? |
| Andha logam thannil vindhaiyaana ezhil | Tell me about this goddess who possesses miraculous beauty in that world! |
| Konda dhaevi vagai kooradi | Tell me about the kind of goddess she is! |
| Konda dhaevi vagai kooradi | Tell me about the kind of goddess she is! |
| Female | |
| Aasai naayaganae… ae… ae… ae… | Oh beloved lord… oh… oh… oh… |
| Aasai naayaganae anbu kaadhalanae | Oh beloved lord, my loving sweetheart! |
| Male | |
| Sabaash | Bravo! |
| Female | |
| Aadum poo vizhi mangai naan | I am a maiden with dancing flower-like eyes, |
| Andha dhaevadhaikku thangai naan | I am the younger sister to that goddess! |
| Anna paedai endrae nadai pottu | Walking elegantly like a graceful swan, |
| Alli veesuvaen aayiram paattu | I shower a thousand songs everywhere! |
| Female | |
| Dhanisaa dhanisarisaa | Dhanisaa dhanisarisaa (Musical notes) |
| Dhanisagariga sarinisadhaa | Dhanisagariga sarinisadhaa (Musical notes) |
| Mapadhaa padhani dhanisaa | Mapadhaa padhani dhanisaa (Musical notes) |
| Rigamaa gamapaa mapadhaa | Rigamaa gamapaa mapadhaa (Musical notes) |
| Saririga gamamapa padhadhani saa saa saa | Saririga gamamapa padhadhani saa saa saa (Musical notes) |
| Male | |
| Maasilaa nilavae nam kaadhalai magizhvodu | Oh flawless moon, with delight, our love |
| Maanilam kondaadudhae | Is celebrated by the whole world! |
| Maasilaa nilavae nam kaadhalai magizhvodu | Oh flawless moon, with delight, our love |
| Maanilam kondaadudhae | Is celebrated by the whole world! |
| Kannae… maanilam kondaadudhae | My dear… the whole world celebrates it! |
| Female | |
| Pesavum aridhaana | Seeing the supreme skill of love |
| Praemaiyin thiram kandu | Which is beyond words to describe, |
| Pesavum aridhaana praemaiyin thiram kandu | Seeing the supreme skill of love beyond words, |
| Baedhangal parandhodudhae | All differences fly away and disappear! |
| Kannaa… baedhangal parandhodudhae | My beloved… all differences fly away! |
| Male | |
| Maasilaa nilavae nam kaadhalai magizhvodu | Oh flawless moon, with delight, our love |
| Maanilam kondaadudhae | Is celebrated by the whole world! |
| Male | |
| Vanakkam | Greetings! |
| Female | |
| Vanakkam | Greetings! |
| Male | |
| Aiyaa vanakkam | Greetings to you, sir! |
| Chorus | |
| Vanakkam | Greetings! |
| Male | |
| Rengamani thangamani aiyaavukku | To the precious and respected master, |
| Engaloda vanakkam | Our heartfelt greetings! |
| Female | |
| Vanakkam | Greetings! |
| Male | |
| Aiyaa vanakkam | Greetings to you, sir! |
| Chorus | |
| Vanakkam | Greetings! |
| Female | |
| Manmadhan pola thotram | An appearance like the god of love Cupid, |
| Ungal thotram thaanunga | Indeed, that is your grand appearance, sir! |
| Malliga poovu maala ippa pottaen naanunga | I have now placed a garland of jasmine flowers for you, sir! |
| Male | |
| Nalladhu panna yaaru | Who is the one who does good deeds? |
| Adhu neenga thaanunga | It is none other than you, sir! |
| Female | |
| Naanga nambina pannaiyaaru | The landlord in whom we placed our trust, |
| Adhu vaera yaarunga | Who else could it be but you, sir? |
| Male | |
| Kattalai ittaa paadurom | If you command, we shall sing! |
| Mootta kattida chonnaa odurom | If you tell us to pack our bags, we shall run! |
| Chorus | |
| Kattalai ittaa paadurom | If you command, we shall sing! |
| Mootta kattida chonnaa odurom | If you tell us to pack our bags, we shall run! |
| Male | |
| Arinjidaamae therinjidaamae | Without knowingly or unknowingly, |
| Aiyaa arinjidaamae therinjidaamae | Sir, without knowingly or unknowingly, |
| Seiyira kuthattha porukka vaenum | You must forgive the mistakes we commit! |
| Vanakkam | Greetings! |
| Female | |
| Vanakkam | Greetings! |
| Male | |
| Aiyaa vanakkam | Greetings to you, sir! |
| Chorus | |
| Vanakkam | Greetings! |
| Male | |
| Rengamani thangamani aiyaavukku | To the precious and respected master, |
| Engaloda vanakkam | Our heartfelt greetings! |
| Female | |
| Vanakkam | Greetings! |
| Male | |
| Aiyaa vanakkam | Greetings to you, sir! |
| Chorus | |
| Vanakkam | Greetings! |
மற்றும் எஸ். பி. சைலஜா
I bowed down to the sacred feet of Mother Divine,
While Lord Shiva, the primal one, watched over.
தாய் அவளின் திரு தாழ் பணிந்தேனே
ஆதி சிவன் பார்க்க
Hey, move along when called!
ஆய் உள்ள போடா
Ah… I bowed down to the sacred feet of Mother Divine,
While Lord Shiva, the primal one, watched over.
ஆ... தாய் அவளின் திரு தாழ் பணிந்தேனே
ஆதி சிவன் பார்க்க
I stepped onto the stage over a hundred times,
நூத்துக்கு மேலே மேடையில் ஏறினேன்
And performed in plays for all the people to see…
நாடகமாடினேன் ஜனங்களெல்லாம் பார்க்க...
To those of you who have been sitting for a long time,
My greetings to you too!
To those eager ones who rush ahead and come to the front,
My eager greetings as well!
To those cheerful ones checking out people on the sly,
Greetings to you, cheerful folks!
To the cheerful folks checking out people on the sly,
And to those who give them a pass, greetings!
ரொம்ப நேரமா குந்தி இருக்குற
உங்களுக்கும் என் வணக்கம்
முந்தி முந்தியே முன்னால் வருகிற
ஆர்வம் உள்ளவர்க்கும் வணக்கம்
சாக்கு போக்குல சைட் அடிக்கிற
ஜாலியானவர்க்கு வணக்கம்
சைட் அடிக்கிற ஜாலியானவர்க்கு
ரைட்டு கொடுப்பவர்க்கும் வணக்கம்
Just to listen to songs… oh…
To the grandmothers who sat down authoritatively just to listen to songs,
My respectful greetings!
To the grandfathers who came to protect those grandmothers,
My greetings to you too!
பாட்டுக் கேட்க்கவே.....ஏ...
பாட்டுக் கேட்க்கவே நாட்டமா அமர்ந்த
பாட்டிமார்களுக்கும் வணக்கம்
பாட்டிமார்கள பாதுகாக்க வந்த
பாட்டன்மார்களுக்கும் வணக்கம்
Welcome, greetings, welcome!
May the gathered audience sit down and relax… oh…
Welcome, greetings, welcome!
May the gathered audience sit down and relax!
After finishing the play, we must leave tomorrow,
Greetings and welcome!
வந்தனம் வந்தனம் வந்தனமே
வந்த சனம் குந்தணுமே ஏ... ஏ...
வந்தனம் வந்தனம் வந்தனமே
வந்த சனம் குந்தணுமே
நாடகம் முடிச்சிட்டு நாளைக்குப் போகணும்
நந்தனம் நந்தனமே
With a subtle smile…
Ah… aa… aa… aa… aa… aa… aa… aa… ae… aa…
விசில் :
........................
With a subtle smile and a body full of affection,
Who is this divine beauty who has arrived?
Tell me about this goddess who possesses miraculous beauty in that world!
Tell me about the kind of goddess she is!
Tell me about the kind of goddess she is!
மந்தகாசமுடன்...
ஆ.....ஆ......ஆ......ஆ......ஆ.....ஆ.....ஏ....ஆ...
Oh beloved lord… oh… oh… oh…
Oh beloved lord, my loving sweetheart!
மந்தகாசமுடன் உடல் சொந்த நேசமுடன்
வந்து சேர்ந்த ரதி யாரடி
அந்த லோகம் தன்னில் விந்தையான எழில்
கொண்ட தேவி வகை கூறடி
கொண்ட தேவி வகை கூறடி
Bravo!
ஆசை நாயகனே... ஏ... ஏ... ஏ...
ஆசை நாயகனே அன்புக் காதலனே
I am a maiden with dancing flower-like eyes,
I am the younger sister to that goddess!
Walking elegantly like a graceful swan,
I shower a thousand songs everywhere!
சபாஷ்
Dhanisaa dhanisarisaa (Musical notes)
Dhanisagariga sarinisadhaa (Musical notes)
Mapadhaa padhani dhanisaa (Musical notes)
Rigamaa gamapaa mapadhaa (Musical notes)
Saririga gamamapa padhadhani saa saa saa (Musical notes)
ஆடும் பூ விழி மங்கை நான்
அந்த தேவதைக்கு தங்கை நான்
அன்னப் பேடை என்றே நடை போட்டு
அள்ளி வீசுவேன் ஆயிரம் பாட்டு
Oh flawless moon, with delight, our love
Is celebrated by the whole world!
Oh flawless moon, with delight, our love
Is celebrated by the whole world!
My dear… the whole world celebrates it!
தநிஸா தநிஸரிஸா
தநிஸகரிக ஸரிநிஸதா
மபதா பதநி தநிஸா
ரிகமா கமபா மபதா
ஸரிரிக கமமப பததநி ஸா ஸா ஸா
Seeing the supreme skill of love
Which is beyond words to describe,
Seeing the supreme skill of love beyond words,
All differences fly away and disappear!
My beloved… all differences fly away!
விசில் :
..............................
Oh flawless moon, with delight, our love
Is celebrated by the whole world!
மாசிலா நிலவே நம் காதலை மகிழ்வோடு
மாநிலம் கொண்டாடுதே
மாசிலா நிலவே நம் காதலை மகிழ்வோடு
மாநிலம் கொண்டாடுதே
கண்ணே... மாநிலம் கொண்டாடுதே
Greetings!
பேசவும் அறிதான
ப்ரேமையின் திறம் கண்டு
பேசவும் அறிதான ப்ரேமையின் திறம் கண்டு
பேதங்கள் பறந்தோடுதே
கண்ணா.......பேதங்கள் பறந்தோடுதே
Greetings!
மாசிலா நிலவே நம் காதலை மகிழ்வோடு
மாநிலம் கொண்டாடுதே
Greetings to you, sir!
வணக்கம்
Greetings!
வணக்கம்
To the precious and respected master,
Our heartfelt greetings!
ஐயா வணக்கம்
Greetings!
வணக்கம்
Greetings to you, sir!
ரெங்கமணி தங்கமணி ஐயாவுக்கு
எங்களோட வணக்கம்
Greetings!
வணக்கம்
An appearance like the god of love Cupid,
Indeed, that is your grand appearance, sir!
I have now placed a garland of jasmine flowers for you, sir!
ஐயா வணக்கம்
Who is the one who does good deeds?
It is none other than you, sir!
வணக்கம்
The landlord in whom we placed our trust,
Who else could it be but you, sir?
மன்மதன் போல தோற்றம்
உங்கள் தோற்றம் தானுங்க
மல்லிகப் பூவு மால இப்ப போட்டேன் நானுங்க
If you command, we shall sing!
If you tell us to pack our bags, we shall run!
நல்லது பண்ண யாரு
அது நீங்க தானுங்க
If you command, we shall sing!
If you tell us to pack our bags, we shall run!
நாங்க நம்பின பண்ணையாரு
அது வேற யாருங்க
Without knowingly or unknowingly,
Sir, without knowingly or unknowingly,
You must forgive the mistakes we commit!
Greetings!
கட்டளை இட்டா பாடுறோம்
மூட்ட கட்டிட சொன்னா ஓடுறோம்
Greetings!
கட்டளை இட்டா பாடுறோம்
மூட்ட கட்டிட சொன்னா ஓடுறோம்
Greetings to you, sir!
அறிஞ்சிடாமே தெரிஞ்சிடாமே
ஐயா அறிஞ்சிடாமே தெரிஞ்சிடாமே
செய்யிற குத்தத பொறுக்க வேணும்
வணக்கம்
Greetings!
வணக்கம்
To the precious and respected master,
Our heartfelt greetings!
ஐயா வணக்கம்
Greetings!
வணக்கம்
Greetings to you, sir!
ரெங்கமணி தங்கமணி ஐயாவுக்கு
எங்களோட வணக்கம்
Greetings!
வணக்கம்
ஐயா வணக்கம்
வணக்கம்
Thaai avalin thiru thaazh panindhaenae
I bowed down to the sacred feet of Mother Divine,
Aadhi sivan paarkka
While Lord Shiva, the primal one, watched over.
Aai ulla podaa
Hey, move along when called!
Aa… thaai avalin thiru thaazh panindhaenae
Ah… I bowed down to the sacred feet of Mother Divine,
Aadhi sivan paarkka
While Lord Shiva, the primal one, watched over.
Noothukku maelae maedaiyil yaerinaen
I stepped onto the stage over a hundred times,
Naadagamaadinaen janangalellaam paarkka…
And performed in plays for all the people to see…
Romba naeramaa kundhi irukkura
To those of you who have been sitting for a long time,
Ungalukkum en vanakkam
My greetings to you too!
Mundhi mundhiyae munnaal varugira
To those eager ones who rush ahead and come to the front,
Aarvam ullavarkkum vanakkam
My eager greetings as well!
Saakku pokkula site adikkira
To those cheerful ones checking out people on the sly,
Jollyaanavarkku vanakkam
Greetings to you, cheerful folks!
Site adikkira jollyaanavarkku
To the cheerful folks checking out people on the sly,
Rite koduppavarkkum vanakkam
And to those who give them a pass, greetings!
Paattu kaetkavae… ae…
Just to listen to songs… oh…
Paattu kaetkavae naattamaa amarndha
To the grandmothers who sat down authoritatively just to listen to songs,
Paattimaargalukkum vanakkam
My respectful greetings!
Paattmaargala paadhukkaakka vandha
To the grandfathers who came to protect those grandmothers,
Paattanmaargalukkum vanakkam
My greetings to you too!
Vandhanam vandhanam vandhanamae
Welcome, greetings, welcome!
Vandha sanam kundhanumae ae… ae…
May the gathered audience sit down and relax… oh…
Vandhanam vandhanam vandhanamae
Welcome, greetings, welcome!
Vandha sanam kundhanumae
May the gathered audience sit down and relax!
Naadagam mudichittu naalaikku poganum
After finishing the play, we must leave tomorrow,
Vandhanam vandhanamae
Greetings and welcome!
Mandhagaasamudan…
With a subtle smile…
Aa….aa….aa…..aa….aa….aa….aa…aa..ae….aa…
Ah… aa… aa… aa… aa… aa… aa… aa… ae… aa…
Mandhagaasamudan udal sondha naesamudan
With a subtle smile and a body full of affection,
Vandhu saerndha radhi yaaradi
Who is this divine beauty who has arrived?
Andha logam thannil vindhaiyaana ezhil
Tell me about this goddess who possesses miraculous beauty in that world!
Konda dhaevi vagai kooradi
Tell me about the kind of goddess she is!
Konda dhaevi vagai kooradi
Tell me about the kind of goddess she is!
Aasai naayaganae… ae… ae… ae…
Oh beloved lord… oh… oh… oh…
Aasai naayaganae anbu kaadhalanae
Oh beloved lord, my loving sweetheart!
Sabaash
Bravo!
Aadum poo vizhi mangai naan
I am a maiden with dancing flower-like eyes,
Andha dhaevadhaikku thangai naan
I am the younger sister to that goddess!
Anna paedai endrae nadai pottu
Walking elegantly like a graceful swan,
Alli veesuvaen aayiram paattu
I shower a thousand songs everywhere!
Dhanisaa dhanisarisaa
Dhanisaa dhanisarisaa (Musical notes)
Dhanisagariga sarinisadhaa
Dhanisagariga sarinisadhaa (Musical notes)
Mapadhaa padhani dhanisaa
Mapadhaa padhani dhanisaa (Musical notes)
Rigamaa gamapaa mapadhaa
Rigamaa gamapaa mapadhaa (Musical notes)
Saririga gamamapa padhadhani saa saa saa
Saririga gamamapa padhadhani saa saa saa (Musical notes)
Maasilaa nilavae nam kaadhalai magizhvodu
Oh flawless moon, with delight, our love
Maanilam kondaadudhae
Is celebrated by the whole world!
Maasilaa nilavae nam kaadhalai magizhvodu
Oh flawless moon, with delight, our love
Maanilam kondaadudhae
Is celebrated by the whole world!
Kannae… maanilam kondaadudhae
My dear… the whole world celebrates it!
Pesavum aridhaana
Seeing the supreme skill of love
Praemaiyin thiram kandu
Which is beyond words to describe,
Pesavum aridhaana praemaiyin thiram kandu
Seeing the supreme skill of love beyond words,
Baedhangal parandhodudhae
All differences fly away and disappear!
Kannaa… baedhangal parandhodudhae
My beloved… all differences fly away!
Maasilaa nilavae nam kaadhalai magizhvodu
Oh flawless moon, with delight, our love
Maanilam kondaadudhae
Is celebrated by the whole world!
Vanakkam
Greetings!
Vanakkam
Greetings!
Aiyaa vanakkam
Greetings to you, sir!
Vanakkam
Greetings!
Rengamani thangamani aiyaavukku
To the precious and respected master,
Engaloda vanakkam
Our heartfelt greetings!
Vanakkam
Greetings!
Aiyaa vanakkam
Greetings to you, sir!
Vanakkam
Greetings!
Manmadhan pola thotram
An appearance like the god of love Cupid,
Ungal thotram thaanunga
Indeed, that is your grand appearance, sir!
Malliga poovu maala ippa pottaen naanunga
I have now placed a garland of jasmine flowers for you, sir!
Nalladhu panna yaaru
Who is the one who does good deeds?
Adhu neenga thaanunga
It is none other than you, sir!
Naanga nambina pannaiyaaru
The landlord in whom we placed our trust,
Adhu vaera yaarunga
Who else could it be but you, sir?
Kattalai ittaa paadurom
If you command, we shall sing!
Mootta kattida chonnaa odurom
If you tell us to pack our bags, we shall run!
Kattalai ittaa paadurom
If you command, we shall sing!
Mootta kattida chonnaa odurom
If you tell us to pack our bags, we shall run!
Arinjidaamae therinjidaamae
Without knowingly or unknowingly,
Aiyaa arinjidaamae therinjidaamae
Sir, without knowingly or unknowingly,
Seiyira kuthattha porukka vaenum
You must forgive the mistakes we commit!
Vanakkam
Greetings!
Vanakkam
Greetings!
Aiyaa vanakkam
Greetings to you, sir!
Vanakkam
Greetings!
Rengamani thangamani aiyaavukku
To the precious and respected master,
Engaloda vanakkam
Our heartfelt greetings!
Vanakkam
Greetings!
Aiyaa vanakkam
Greetings to you, sir!
Vanakkam
Greetings!
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This song is a multi-part theatrical performance track from a traditional Tamil stage play set within a movie. It begins with an invocation acknowledging divine grace and welcoming various segments of the audience with playful humor, addressing everyone from eager front-row viewers to grandmothers and grandfathers. As the play progresses, it transitions into classical romantic duets celebrating beauty, divine qualities, and cosmic love, highlighted by traditional swara solfa passages.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Edhugai (Second letter rhyming)
“Noothukku maelae maedaiyil yaerinaen / Naadagamaadinaen janangalellaam paarkka…”
Matching second consonants across lines like 'Noothukku' and 'Naadagamaadinaen', or 'Kattalai' and 'Mootta'.
Monae (Initial letter alliteration)
“Paattu kaetkavae naattamaa amarndha / Paattimaargalukkum vanakkam”
Repetition of initial consonant/vowel sounds in words such as 'Paattu kaetkavae' and 'Paattimaargalukkum'.
Metaphor / Visual Imagery
“Manmadhan pola thotram / Ungal thotram thaanunga”
Comparing the beloved's appearance to Lord Manmadhan (Cupid) and comparing the maiden's walk to an 'anna paedai' (graceful swan).
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Trivia
'Thunai Iruppal Meenakshi' (1977) is a Tamil film featuring a classic stage-play sequence written by Panchu Arunachalam. The musical structure shifts between folk greetings, carnatic swara patterns, and comedic dialogic singing.
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