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Lyrics & meaning

Thirumaalin Thirumaarbil

From Thirisoolam · 1979

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Singers
Vani Jairam, K. J. Yesudas
Music director
M. S. Vishwanathan
Movie name
Thirisoolam
Movie release year
1979
Lyrics added on
29 Jun 2020

Lyrics & meaning

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↻ English translation
Thirumaalin thirumaarbil sri dhaevi mugamae
Dheebangal aaraadhanai oorengum poo vaasanai
Thirumaalin thirumaarbil sri dhaevi mugamae
Dheebangal aaraadhanai oorengum poo vaasanai
Malai magal seeraatta
Kalai magal paaraatta
Malai magal seeraatta
Kalai magal paaraatta
Sengani chuvaiyodu
Kadhai paesum mandram
Kandaen ingae kan munnamae
Sengani chuvaiyodu
Kadhai paesum mandram
Kandaen ingae kan munnamae
Saerndhu paadungal
Thaedungal sughangalai
Ponmani thaerallavaa
Saerndhu paadungal
Thaedungal sughangalai
Ponmani thaerallavaa
Thirumaalin thirumaarbil sri dhaevi mugamae
Dheebangal aaraadhanai oorengum poo vaasanai
Pudhu malar thaalaattu
Thazhuvidum poongaatru
Pudhu malar thaalaattu
Thazhuvidum poongaatru
Manmadhan radhi dhaevi
Vilaiyaadum kolam
Naanum neeyum avvannamae
Manmadhan radhi dhaevi
Vilaiyaadum kolam
Naanum neeyum avvannamae
Maalai raagathin
Aanandha mayakkamae
Mangala thaen sindhavaa
Maalai raagathin
Aanandha mayakkamae
Mangala thaen sindhavaa
Thirumaalin thirumaarbil sri dhaevi mugamae
Dheebangal aaraadhanai oorengum poo vaasanai
Paalenum neerodai
Padagugal ponnaadai
Paalenum neerodai
Padagugal ponnaadai
Panjanai sugam kaattum
Pani maedai vannam
Aadal paadal en yennamae
Naeram kaalangal
Yaedhindha idathilae
Sithira poo choottavaa
Upon the sacred chest of Lord Vishnu shines the face of Sridevi (goddess Lakshmi),
With lamps lit in worship and the scent of flowers filling the town!
Upon the sacred chest of Lord Vishnu shines the face of Sridevi (goddess Lakshmi),
With lamps lit in worship and the scent of flowers filling the town!
As Parvati, the daughter of the mountain, showers her affection,
And Saraswati, the goddess of arts, offers her praise,
As Parvati, the daughter of the mountain, showers her affection,
And Saraswati, the goddess of arts, offers her praise,
With the sweetness of a ripe fruit,
In this hall of loving conversations,
I have seen it all right before my eyes!
With the sweetness of a ripe fruit,
In this hall of loving conversations,
I have seen it all right before my eyes!
Sing along together,
Seek every joy and happiness,
Isn't this a chariot of gold and gems?
Sing along together,
Seek every joy and happiness,
Isn't this a chariot of gold and gems?
Upon the sacred chest of Lord Vishnu shines the face of Sridevi (goddess Lakshmi),
With lamps lit in worship and the scent of flowers filling the town!
Fresh blossoms sing a lullaby,
As a gentle flower-scented breeze embraces us,
Fresh blossoms sing a lullaby,
As a gentle flower-scented breeze embraces us,
Like Manmatha and Rathi (the deities of love),
Lost in their playful romance,
You and I are just like them!
Like Manmatha and Rathi (the deities of love),
Lost in their playful romance,
You and I are just like them!
In the sweet delight
Of an evening melody,
Shall I shower this auspicious honey?
In the sweet delight
Of an evening melody,
Shall I shower this auspicious honey?
Upon the sacred chest of Lord Vishnu shines the face of Sridevi (goddess Lakshmi),
With lamps lit in worship and the scent of flowers filling the town!
A stream flowing as pure as milk,
With boats adorned in golden cloth,
A stream flowing as pure as milk,
With boats adorned in golden cloth,
Offering the comfort of a soft bed
In the beauty of this mist-covered stage,
To dance and sing is my only desire!
What do time and hours matter
In a beautiful place like this?
Shall I crown you with lovely flowers?
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This classic song 'Thirumaalin thirumaarbil' from Thirisoolam (1979) is a divine yet romantic composition celebrating divine union and romantic grandeur. Kannadasan draws rich mythological imagery, comparing the love between the couple to the supreme devotion of Goddess Lakshmi on Lord Vishnu's chest, and drawing blessings from Goddesses Parvati and Saraswati.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Edhugai (Second-letter Rhyme)

“Malai magal seeraatta / Kalai magal paaraatta”

The second consonant 'la' matches in 'Malai magal' and 'Kalai magal', creating musical harmony.

Monai (Alliteration)

“Thirumaalin thirumaarbil sri dhaevi mugamae”

Repetition of the initial sound 'Thi' in 'Thirumaalin' and 'thirumaarbil'.

Metaphor (Uvamaani)

“Paalenum neerodai / Padagugal ponnaadai”

Comparing the water stream to pure white milk ('Paalenum neerodai') and boats to golden silk attire.

Mythological Allusion

“Manmadhan radhi dhaevi / Vilaiyaadum kolam”

Referencing celestial divine couples like Vishnu-Lakshmi and Manmadhan-Rati to romanticize human companionship.

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Trivia

Thirisoolam (1979) was Nadigar Thilagam Sivaji Ganesan's landmark 200th film, which went on to become one of the biggest commercial blockbusters of Tamil cinema history. The music was composed by M. S. Viswanathan with vocals by K. J. Yesudas and Vani Jairam.

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