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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
Movie name
Sree Krishna Arjuna Yudham
Movie release year
1963
Lyrics added on
29 Jan 2025

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Thabamum palithitta subhavelai
Manamthalardhe minnum thaara
Thabamum palithitta subhavelai
Manamthalardhe minnum thaara
Edhirinil thondravum mandhiramum koori
Enai yeikkadhae thavarani
Thabamum palithitta subhavelai
Manamthalardhe minnum thaara
Ezhil mugha madhi pol kaanbathai veenaai
Megha thugilidam sagasam vendam
Ezhil mugha madhi pol kaanbathai veenaai
Megha thugilidam sagasam vendam
Varundhi varundhi magizhndhu azhaithae
Edhukinnum thadai kannae
Thabamum palithitta subhavelai
Manamthalardhe minnum thaara
Un vizhiyodu maruvum kanaiyodu
Kalandhunnai magizhvodu suvaikka ennudhu
Un vizhiyodu maruvum kanaiyodu
Kalandhunnai magizhvodu suvaikka ennudhu
Korikkai theera tharunam idhu thaane
Thaara ippadi seiyaadhae
Thabamum palithitta subhavelai
Manamthalardhe minnum thaara
This is the blessed time when my penance has borne fruit,
Do not lose heart, my shining Thara!
This is the blessed time when my penance has borne fruit,
Do not lose heart, my shining Thara!
Having chanted a mantra to appear before me,
Do not tease and trick me, my queen of penance...
This is the blessed time when my penance has borne fruit,
Do not lose heart, my shining Thara!
Your lovely face shines bright like the moon,
Do not play tricks by hiding it behind a veil of clouds!
Your lovely face shines bright like the moon,
Do not play tricks by hiding it behind a veil of clouds!
Longing with all my heart, I called you with joy,
Why is there still hesitation, my darling?
This is the blessed time when my penance has borne fruit,
Do not lose heart, my shining Thara!
Meeting the arrow-like glances of your eyes,
My heart longs to unite with you in pure joy.
Meeting the arrow-like glances of your eyes,
My heart longs to unite with you in pure joy.
Isn't this the moment for my wish to come true?
Thara, please do not do this to me...
This is the blessed time when my penance has borne fruit,
Do not lose heart, my shining Thara!
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Overall song meaning

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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