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Thabamum Palithitta

From Sree Krishna Arjuna Yudham · 1963

Lyricist
Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass
Singer
T. M. Soundararajan
Music director
Pendyala Nageswara Rao
Details
Sree Krishna Arjuna Yudham1963

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Thabamum palithitta subhavelaiThis auspicious time when my penance has borne fruit,
Manamthalardhe minnum thaaraOh shining Thara, who makes my heart weary with longing!
Thabamum palithitta subhavelaiThis auspicious time when my penance has borne fruit,
Manamthalardhe minnum thaaraOh shining Thara, who makes my heart weary with longing!
Edhirinil thondravum mandhiramum kooriReciting the incantation to appear right in front of me,
Enai yeikkadhae thavaraniDo not deceive me, oh flawless woman!
Thabamum palithitta subhavelaiThis auspicious time when my penance has borne fruit,
Manamthalardhe minnum thaaraOh shining Thara, who makes my heart weary with longing!
Male
Ezhil mugha madhi pol kaanbathai veenaaiShowing your face that is like a beautiful moon in vain,
Megha thugilidam sagasam vendamDo not play tricks behind the cloud-veil!
Ezhil mugha madhi pol kaanbathai veenaaiShowing your face that is like a beautiful moon in vain,
Megha thugilidam sagasam vendamDo not play tricks behind the cloud-veil!
Varundhi varundhi magizhndhu azhaithaeHaving longed repeatedly and called out joyfully,
Edhukinnum thadai kannaeWhy is there still an obstacle, my precious one?
Male
Thabamum palithitta subhavelaiThis auspicious time when my penance has borne fruit,
Manamthalardhe minnum thaaraOh shining Thara, who makes my heart weary with longing!
Male
Un vizhiyodu maruvum kanaiyoduAlong with your eyes and the arrow of affection,
Kalandhunnai magizhvodu suvaikka ennudhuMy mind longs to unite with you and relish joyfully.
Un vizhiyodu maruvum kanaiyoduAlong with your eyes and the arrow of affection,
Kalandhunnai magizhvodu suvaikka ennudhuMy mind longs to unite with you and relish joyfully.
Korikkai theera tharunam idhu thaaneIsn't this the exact moment for my desire to be fulfilled?
Thaara ippadi seiyaadhaeOh Thara, please do not act like this!
Male
Thabamum palithitta subhavelaiThis auspicious time when my penance has borne fruit,
Manamthalardhe minnum thaaraOh shining Thara, who makes my heart weary with longing!

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This song from the mythological movie Sree Krishna Arjuna Yudham (1963) captures the passionate and playful plea of the protagonist to his beloved, Thara. He views this meeting as the divine fulfillment of his long penance and yearning, declaring the current moment to be exceptionally auspicious for their union.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Simile (Upamai)

Ezhil mugha madhi pol kaanbathai veenaai

Compares the beloved's radiant face directly to the beautiful moon ('madhi pol').

Metaphor (Uruvagaim)

Megha thugilidam sagasam vendam

Metaphorically describes her modesty or hiding as a veil made of clouds ('Megha thugil').

Repetition / Refrain (Anaphora)

Thabamum palithitta subhavelai

The recurring refrain anchors the song's central emotional core of devotion and fulfilled yearning.

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Trivia

Sree Krishna Arjuna Yudham (1963) was a landmark mythological film directed by K. V. Reddy. The soundtrack composed by Pendyala Nageswara Rao highlights classical-based South Indian film music of the golden era, with T. M. Soundararajan delivering powerful vocals.

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