- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- P. Susheela
- Music director
- Vishwanathan-Ramamoorthy
- Movie name
- Manapanthal
- Movie release year
- 1961
- Lyrics added on
- 24 Mar 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This melancholic song depicts a woman expressing her deep, secret devotion to her lover. She reminds him of the exclusive bond they share—a relationship bestowed by nature itself. She recalls how she mentally married him in her heart and lived with the cherished belief of being his wife. However, she grieves that he spoke enchanting words only to abandon her, leaving her heartbroken with the feeling that her life as a maiden is drawing to an end.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Anaphora / Repetition (Adukkuthodar)
“Unakku mattum unakku mattum”
The phrase 'Unakku mattum' is repeated for emotional emphasis, highlighting the exclusivity of her secret and love.
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Maalai itten idhayathilae mana mudithenae”
Garlanding within the heart ('idhayathilae maalai itten') serves as a metaphor for an intangible, spiritual marriage.
End Rhyme (Iyaibu)
“Manaivi endra ninaivudanae vaazhnthirunthenae”
The rhyming end suffixes '-ithenae' and '-irunthenae' create musical rhythm across consecutive lines.
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Trivia
Manapanthal (1961) was scored by the iconic duo Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy with lyrics penned by Kannadasan. This emotional song was rendered by P. Susheela and picturized on B. Saroja Devi.
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