Thirumangalyam Kollum
From Thirumangalyam · 1974
- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- P. Susheela
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Details
- Thirumangalyam1974
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Raamaa… raamaa… raamaa… | Oh Rama... Rama... Rama... |
| Thirumangalyam kollum murai illaiyo | Isn't there a proper custom to receive the sacred wedding thread? |
| Ullam ariyaadha maangalyam thavarillaiyo | Isn't a marriage bound without the heart's consent a grave mistake? |
| Thirumangalyam kollum murai illaiyo | Isn't there a proper custom to receive the sacred wedding thread? |
| Ullam ariyaadha maangalyam thavarillaiyo | Isn't a marriage bound without the heart's consent a grave mistake? |
| Female | |
| Kannai moodi kattum thaali chadhamaa | Is a sacred thread tied blindly without consent truly binding and real? |
| Indha kalyaanam unakke sammadhamaa | Is this forced marriage acceptable even to you, Lord? |
| Kannai moodi kattum thaali chadhamaa | Is a sacred thread tied blindly without consent truly binding and real? |
| Indha kalyaanam unakke sammadhamaa | Is this forced marriage acceptable even to you, Lord? |
| Yerkavo.. edukkavo.. neeyae sol | Should I accept it or reject it? You tell me! |
| Raamaa.. raamaa… raamaa… | Oh Rama... Rama... Rama... |
| Female | |
| Manamedai meedhu aniyaadhapodhum | Even if it was not adorned upon the traditional marriage stage, |
| Maangalyam endrum punidham | The sacred thread of marriage is forever divine and holy. |
| Manadhaalum avanai ninaiyaadhapodhum | Even if you do not cherish him in your mind, |
| Avan thandha thaali amudham | The sacred thread given by him is pure nectar. |
| Kazhatrinaalum adhai agatrinaalum ini | Even if you unfasten it or throw it away now, |
| Kanniyaavadhillai magalae | You can never become an unmarried maiden again, my daughter. |
| Kanavan endroruvan aana pinbu idhai | Once a man becomes your wedded husband, |
| Kaakka vaendum kulamagalae | You must protect this bond as a noble woman of the family. |
| Female | |
| Annai janakiyae andha raamapiraan | Oh Mother Janaki, this is not like the sacred thread... |
| Thandha thaaliyalla indha thaali… | That Lord Rama lovingly bestowed... |
| Annai janakiyae andha raamapiraan | Oh Mother Janaki, this is not like the sacred thread... |
| Thandha thaaliyalla indha thaali… | That Lord Rama lovingly bestowed... |
| Idhu aathirathil vandha avasarathil | This was tied in hasty anger and impulse, |
| Ennai siraiyidavae vandha vaeli | A suffocating fence designed only to imprison me. |
| Idhai thaangi kondaal naan paavi… | If I bear and endure this, I will become a sinner... |
| Female | |
| Kannai moodi kattum thaali chadhamaa | Is a sacred thread tied blindly without consent truly binding and real? |
| Indha kalyaanam unakke sammadhamaa | Is this forced marriage acceptable even to you, Lord? |
| Thirumangalyam kollum murai illaiyo | Isn't there a proper custom to receive the sacred wedding thread? |
| Ullam ariyaadha maangalyam thavarillaiyo | Isn't a marriage bound without the heart's consent a grave mistake? |
| Kannai moodi kattum thaali chadhamaa | Is a sacred thread tied blindly without consent truly binding and real? |
| Indha kalyaanam unakke sammadhamaa | Is this forced marriage acceptable even to you, Lord? |
| Female | |
| Malar maalaithannai silai meedhu soodi | Placing a garland of flowers upon a stone statue, |
| Vazhipaadu seiyum kulamae | Oh traditional lineage that performs sacred worship! |
| Silaithannai kettu orupodhum andha | Did the flower ever ask permission... |
| Malar poodavillai manamae | From the statue before blooming, oh my mind? |
| Oruvan anivadhena oruththi peruvadhena | That a man ties it and a woman accepts it... |
| Mudindhu pona kadhai magalae | Is a story already written and settled, my daughter. |
| Avanai neengi nee vaazhndhapodhum | Even if you live separated away from him, |
| Ini idhanai neekkuvadhu thavarae | Removing this sacred thread now is a grave error. |
| Female | |
| Ival yaarukkendrae andha devanavan | Deciding who this woman belongs to, the Almighty... |
| Vidhi vaguththu vittaan andha naalil | Has already written her destiny on that day. |
| Adhai maatridavo illai maruthidavo | To alter that fate or to deny it... |
| Vazhi illaiyammaa indha naattil | There is no way in this land, my child. |
| Idhu thaayin vazhi vandha panbu | This is a virtue handed down through generations of mothers, |
| Female | |
| Indha panpaadu maraiyaadhadhu | This cultural tradition will never fade away, |
| Adhu unnodu mudiyaadhadhu | It does not end with your generation, |
| Indha mannodu uravaanadhu… | It is eternally tied to this sacred land... |
ராமா...... ராமா..... ராமா......
திருமாங்கல்யம் கொள்ளும் முறை இல்லையோ
உள்ளம் அறியாத மாங்கல்யம் தவறில்லையோ
திருமாங்கல்யம் கொள்ளும் முறை இல்லையோ
உள்ளம் அறியாத மாங்கல்யம் தவறில்லையோ
Oh Rama... Rama... Rama...
Isn't there a proper custom to receive the sacred wedding thread?
Isn't a marriage bound without the heart's consent a grave mistake?
Isn't there a proper custom to receive the sacred wedding thread?
Isn't a marriage bound without the heart's consent a grave mistake?
கண்ணை மூடிக் கட்டும் தாலி சதமா
இந்தக் கல்யாணம் உனக்கே சம்மதமா
கண்ணை மூடிக் கட்டும் தாலி சதமா
இந்தக் கல்யாணம் உனக்கே சம்மதமா
ஏற்கவோ எடுக்கவோ நீயே சொல்
ராமா...... ராமா..... ராமா......
Is a sacred thread tied blindly without consent truly binding and real?
Is this forced marriage acceptable even to you, Lord?
Is a sacred thread tied blindly without consent truly binding and real?
Is this forced marriage acceptable even to you, Lord?
Should I accept it or reject it? You tell me!
Oh Rama... Rama... Rama...
மணமேடை மீது அணியாதபோதும்
மாங்கல்யம் என்றும் புனிதம்
மனதாலும் அவனை நினையாதபோதும்
அவன் தந்த தாலி அமுதம்
கழற்றினாலும் இதை அகற்றினாலும்
இனி கன்னியாவதில்லை மகளே
கணவன் என்றவன் ஆனப் பின்பு
இதைக் காக்க வேண்டும் குல மகளே
Even if it was not adorned upon the traditional marriage stage,
The sacred thread of marriage is forever divine and holy.
Even if you do not cherish him in your mind,
The sacred thread given by him is pure nectar.
Even if you unfasten it or throw it away now,
You can never become an unmarried maiden again, my daughter.
Once a man becomes your wedded husband,
You must protect this bond as a noble woman of the family.
அன்னை ஜானகியே அந்த ராமப்பிரான்
தந்த தாலியல்ல இந்த தாலி
அன்னை ஜானகியே அந்த ராமப்பிரான்
தந்த தாலியல்ல இந்த தாலி
இது ஆத்திரத்தில் வந்த அவசரத்தில்
என்னை சிறையிடவே வந்த தாலி
இதைத் தாங்கிக் கொண்டால் நான் பாவி
Oh Mother Janaki, this is not like the sacred thread...
That Lord Rama lovingly bestowed...
Oh Mother Janaki, this is not like the sacred thread...
That Lord Rama lovingly bestowed...
This was tied in hasty anger and impulse,
A suffocating fence designed only to imprison me.
If I bear and endure this, I will become a sinner...
கண்ணை மூடிக் கட்டும் தாலி சதமா
இந்தக் கல்யாணம் உனக்கே சம்மதமா
திருமாங்கல்யம் கொள்ளும் முறை இல்லையோ
உள்ளம் அறியாத மாங்கல்யம் தவறில்லையோ
கண்ணை மூடிக் கட்டும் தாலி சதமா
இந்தக் கல்யாணம் உனக்கே சம்மதமா
Is a sacred thread tied blindly without consent truly binding and real?
Is this forced marriage acceptable even to you, Lord?
Isn't there a proper custom to receive the sacred wedding thread?
Isn't a marriage bound without the heart's consent a grave mistake?
Is a sacred thread tied blindly without consent truly binding and real?
Is this forced marriage acceptable even to you, Lord?
மலர் மாலைதனை சிலை மீது சூடி
வழிப்பாடு செய்யும் குலமே
சிலைதனைக் கேட்டு ஒருபோதும்
அந்த மலர் சூடவில்லை மனமே
ஒருவன் அணிவதென்ன ஒருத்தி பெறுவதென்ன
முடிந்து போன கதை மகளே
அவனை நீங்கி நீ வாழ்ந்தபோதும்
இனி இதனை நீக்குவது தவறே
Placing a garland of flowers upon a stone statue,
Oh traditional lineage that performs sacred worship!
Did the flower ever ask permission...
From the statue before blooming, oh my mind?
That a man ties it and a woman accepts it...
Is a story already written and settled, my daughter.
Even if you live separated away from him,
Removing this sacred thread now is a grave error.
இவள் யாருக்கென்றே அந்த தேவனவன்
விதி வகுத்து விட்டான் அந்த நாளில்
அதை மாற்றிடவோ இல்லை மறுத்திடவோ
வழியில்லையம்மா இந்த நாட்டில்
இது தாயின் வழி வந்த பண்பு
Deciding who this woman belongs to, the Almighty...
Has already written her destiny on that day.
To alter that fate or to deny it...
There is no way in this land, my child.
This is a virtue handed down through generations of mothers,
இந்த பண்பாடு மறையாதது அது
உன்னோடு முடியாதது
இந்த மண்ணோடு உறவானது.....
This cultural tradition will never fade away,
It does not end with your generation,
It is eternally tied to this sacred land...
Raamaa… raamaa… raamaa…
Oh Rama... Rama... Rama...
Thirumangalyam kollum murai illaiyo
Isn't there a proper custom to receive the sacred wedding thread?
Ullam ariyaadha maangalyam thavarillaiyo
Isn't a marriage bound without the heart's consent a grave mistake?
Thirumangalyam kollum murai illaiyo
Isn't there a proper custom to receive the sacred wedding thread?
Ullam ariyaadha maangalyam thavarillaiyo
Isn't a marriage bound without the heart's consent a grave mistake?
Kannai moodi kattum thaali chadhamaa
Is a sacred thread tied blindly without consent truly binding and real?
Indha kalyaanam unakke sammadhamaa
Is this forced marriage acceptable even to you, Lord?
Kannai moodi kattum thaali chadhamaa
Is a sacred thread tied blindly without consent truly binding and real?
Indha kalyaanam unakke sammadhamaa
Is this forced marriage acceptable even to you, Lord?
Yerkavo.. edukkavo.. neeyae sol
Should I accept it or reject it? You tell me!
Raamaa.. raamaa… raamaa…
Oh Rama... Rama... Rama...
Manamedai meedhu aniyaadhapodhum
Even if it was not adorned upon the traditional marriage stage,
Maangalyam endrum punidham
The sacred thread of marriage is forever divine and holy.
Manadhaalum avanai ninaiyaadhapodhum
Even if you do not cherish him in your mind,
Avan thandha thaali amudham
The sacred thread given by him is pure nectar.
Kazhatrinaalum adhai agatrinaalum ini
Even if you unfasten it or throw it away now,
Kanniyaavadhillai magalae
You can never become an unmarried maiden again, my daughter.
Kanavan endroruvan aana pinbu idhai
Once a man becomes your wedded husband,
Kaakka vaendum kulamagalae
You must protect this bond as a noble woman of the family.
Annai janakiyae andha raamapiraan
Oh Mother Janaki, this is not like the sacred thread...
Thandha thaaliyalla indha thaali…
That Lord Rama lovingly bestowed...
Annai janakiyae andha raamapiraan
Oh Mother Janaki, this is not like the sacred thread...
Thandha thaaliyalla indha thaali…
That Lord Rama lovingly bestowed...
Idhu aathirathil vandha avasarathil
This was tied in hasty anger and impulse,
Ennai siraiyidavae vandha vaeli
A suffocating fence designed only to imprison me.
Idhai thaangi kondaal naan paavi…
If I bear and endure this, I will become a sinner...
Kannai moodi kattum thaali chadhamaa
Is a sacred thread tied blindly without consent truly binding and real?
Indha kalyaanam unakke sammadhamaa
Is this forced marriage acceptable even to you, Lord?
Thirumangalyam kollum murai illaiyo
Isn't there a proper custom to receive the sacred wedding thread?
Ullam ariyaadha maangalyam thavarillaiyo
Isn't a marriage bound without the heart's consent a grave mistake?
Kannai moodi kattum thaali chadhamaa
Is a sacred thread tied blindly without consent truly binding and real?
Indha kalyaanam unakke sammadhamaa
Is this forced marriage acceptable even to you, Lord?
Malar maalaithannai silai meedhu soodi
Placing a garland of flowers upon a stone statue,
Vazhipaadu seiyum kulamae
Oh traditional lineage that performs sacred worship!
Silaithannai kettu orupodhum andha
Did the flower ever ask permission...
Malar poodavillai manamae
From the statue before blooming, oh my mind?
Oruvan anivadhena oruththi peruvadhena
That a man ties it and a woman accepts it...
Mudindhu pona kadhai magalae
Is a story already written and settled, my daughter.
Avanai neengi nee vaazhndhapodhum
Even if you live separated away from him,
Ini idhanai neekkuvadhu thavarae
Removing this sacred thread now is a grave error.
Ival yaarukkendrae andha devanavan
Deciding who this woman belongs to, the Almighty...
Vidhi vaguththu vittaan andha naalil
Has already written her destiny on that day.
Adhai maatridavo illai maruthidavo
To alter that fate or to deny it...
Vazhi illaiyammaa indha naattil
There is no way in this land, my child.
Idhu thaayin vazhi vandha panbu
This is a virtue handed down through generations of mothers,
Indha panpaadu maraiyaadhadhu
This cultural tradition will never fade away,
Adhu unnodu mudiyaadhadhu
It does not end with your generation,
Indha mannodu uravaanadhu…
It is eternally tied to this sacred land...
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This song presents a poignant dialogue between a distraught bride and a wise elder regarding the sanctity and compulsion of marriage. The bride laments a forced union tied without her emotional consent, questioning whether a thread tied blindly can hold any moral truth or divine approval. She views the thread as a prison built out of hasty anger rather than love.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Ennai siraiyidavae vandha vaeli”
The bride compares the forced mangalsutra to an imprisoning fence, highlighting her feeling of confinement.
Rhetorical Question (Vina Ani)
“Indha kalyaanam unakke sammadhamaa”
The speaker questions Lord Rama and the universe whether a marriage without emotional alignment is truly valid.
Analogy (Upamai)
“Malar maalaithannai silai meedhu soodi”
The elder compares marital duty to offering flowers to a deity, noting that flowers bloom without asking permission from statues.
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Trivia
Thirumangalyam (1974) holds historical significance as it marked the 100th film of legendary actress and politician J. Jayalalithaa. Written by Kannadasan and set to music by M. S. Viswanathan, the song explores deep themes of marital sanctity versus individual freedom in traditional Tamil society.
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