Unnarulaal Indha Udal Valarum
From Rathna Kumar · 1949
- Lyricist
- Papanasam Sivan
- Singer
- N. S. Krishnan
- Music directors
- G. Ramanathan, C. R. Subbaraman
- Details
- Rathna Kumar1949
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Ulla murukka vazhi nadai poigaiyilae | Is it a red lotus blooming in the wayside pond, uplifting the mind? |
| Udhithu malarndha sendhaamarai malaro | Is it a red lotus that blossomed upon rising? |
| Ulla murukka vazhi nadai poigaiyilae | Is it a red lotus blooming in the wayside pond, uplifting the mind? |
| Udhithu malarndha sendhaamarai malaro | Is it a red lotus that blossomed upon rising? |
| Mella manathul pugundha | Gently entering inside the heart... |
| Kamahanjei kaaman kanaiyo…ooo | Is it Kamadeva's arrow that creates deep desire... ooo |
| Mella manathul pugundha | Gently entering inside the heart... |
| Kamahanjei kaaman kanaiyo…ooo | Is it Kamadeva's arrow that creates deep desire... ooo |
| Kalli kaan naduvae | Amidst the cactus wilderness... |
| Thazhaithu manam veesum | Thriving and spreading fragrant aroma... |
| Sendhaazham poovo | Is it a red screwpine flower? |
| Sendhaazham poovo endrunai kandu | Seeing you as a red screwpine flower, |
| Male | |
| Aanandha vellam amizhndhu | Drowned in a flood of bliss, |
| Neendhu dhen andharangam anbae | My innermost heart swims in joy, my love! |
| Unaikkandu aanandha vellam amizhndhu | Seeing you, drowned in a flood of bliss, |
| Neendhu dhen andharangam anbae | My innermost heart swims in joy, my love! |
| Unaikkandu aanandham | Seeing you brings supreme joy! |
| Male | |
| Vaanulaavu minno.. oo oo oo oo oo oo oo | Is it lightning wandering in the sky.. oo oo oo oo oo oo oo |
| Vaanulaavu minno nin vizhigal | Is it lightning in the sky, or are those your eyes? |
| Madhan kanaiyo yenno | Why do they feel like Manmatha's arrows? |
| Vaanulaavu minno nin vizhigal | Is it lightning in the sky, or are those your eyes? |
| Madhan kanaiyo yenno kaanum thorum | Why do they feel like Manmatha's arrows every time I look? |
| Male | |
| Aanandha vellam amizhndhu | Drowned in a flood of bliss, |
| Neendhu dhen andharangam anbae | My innermost heart swims in joy, my love! |
| Male | |
| Minnal kodiyae inguvaa | O creeper-like lightning, come here! |
| Koodi vilaiyaaduvom inguvaa vaa | Come here, let us play together, come come! |
| Minnal kodiyae inguvaa | O creeper-like lightning, come here! |
| Koodi vilaiyaaduvom inguvaa | Come here, let us play together! |
| Anna nadaiyodingu vaa vaa | Come here with a swan-like graceful gait, come come! |
| Anna nadaiyodingu vaa vaa | Come here with a swan-like graceful gait, come come! |
| Nenjai allum ila nagaiyae vaa vaa | O heart-captivating gentle smile, come come! |
| Paar madhi ulaa madhana radhiyo | Look, is she Rathi, the consort of Kama, walking under the moon? |
| Manamae naadidudhae | My heart longs for her! |
| Paar madhi ulaa madhana radhiyo | Look, is she Rathi, the consort of Kama, walking under the moon? |
| Manamae naadidudhae paar | My heart longs for her, look! |
| Female | |
| Maadhu unnaasai vilaasa radhiyum ariveer | Lady, you shall know the playful desire of your lover... |
| Manadhu maarinaerndha ninaivae | A cherished memory that crossed my mind! |
| Maadhu unnaasai vilaasa radhiyum ariveer | Lady, you shall know the playful desire of your lover... |
| Manadhu maarinaerndha ninaivae | A cherished memory that crossed my mind! |
| Male | |
| Kariya kanrendum periyavael kondu | Both those dark eyes, like large spears, |
| Arugil vaavendrazhaitthidudhae | Are beckoning me to come near! |
| Andha kariya kanrendum periyavael kondu | Those two dark eyes, armed with large spears, |
| Arugil vaavendrazhaitthidudhae | Are beckoning me to come near! |
| Female | |
| Ezhil kan paarum maan vizhi naanae | I am the deer-eyed lady whose beautiful eyes behold you! |
| Ennazhagum inbamilaiyo | Is my beauty not a source of pleasure? |
| Ezhil kan paarum maan vizhi naanae | I am the deer-eyed lady whose beautiful eyes behold you! |
| Ennazhagum inbamilaiyo | Is my beauty not a source of pleasure? |
| Male | |
| Pudhiya nadai idai porkodiyo | A golden creeper with a fresh gait and slender waist! |
| Female | |
| Maadhu annam pol paar nadaiyae | Look at her walk, graceful like a swan! |
| Male | |
| Pudhiya nadai idai porkodiyo | A golden creeper with a fresh gait and slender waist! |
| Female | |
| Maadhu annam pol paar nadaiyae | Look at her walk, graceful like a swan! |
| Male | |
| Mullaiyaam aval pal varisai | Her row of teeth is like jasmine buds, |
| Female | |
| Mugarndhidil malarum vaadumae | If smelled, flowers blossom and wilt! |
| Male | |
| Mullaiyaam aval pal varisai | Her row of teeth is like jasmine buds, |
| Female | |
| Mugarndhidil malarum vaadumae | If smelled, flowers blossom and wilt! |
| Male | |
| Kanaga mayilo | Is she a golden peacock? |
| Female | |
| Mayilazhagi naan | I am a peacock-like beauty! |
| Male | |
| Sugamum varumo | Will happiness come? |
| Female | |
| Sugamae tharuvaen | I will grant you pure bliss! |
| Male | |
| M… sugamum varumo | M... will happiness come? |
| Female | |
| Aam… sugamae tharuvaen | Yes... I will grant you pure bliss! |
| Male | |
| {Varuvaai | Will you come? |
| Female | |
| Varuvaen | I will come! |
| Male | |
| Thunai nee | You are my companion! |
| Female | |
| Thunai naan} (2) | I am your companion! |
உள்ள முருக்க வழி நடை பொய்கையிலே
உதித்து மலர்ந்த செந்தாமரை மலரோ
உள்ள முருக்க வழி நடை பொய்கையிலே
உதித்து மலர்ந்த செந்தாமரை மலரோ
மெள்ள மனத்துள் புகுந்த
கமஹஞ்செய் காமன் கணையோ...ஓஒ
கள்ளிக் கான் நடுவே
கமஹஞ்செய் காமன் கணையோ...ஓஒ
கள்ளிக் கான் நடுவே
தழைத்து மணம் வீசும்
செந்தாழம் பூவோ
செந்தாழம் பூவோ என்றுனைக் கண்டு
Is it a red lotus blooming in the wayside pond, uplifting the mind?
Is it a red lotus that blossomed upon rising?
Is it a red lotus blooming in the wayside pond, uplifting the mind?
Is it a red lotus that blossomed upon rising?
Gently entering inside the heart...
Is it Kamadeva's arrow that creates deep desire... ooo
Gently entering inside the heart...
Is it Kamadeva's arrow that creates deep desire... ooo
Amidst the cactus wilderness...
Thriving and spreading fragrant aroma...
Is it a red screwpine flower?
Seeing you as a red screwpine flower,
ஆனந்த வெள்ளம் அமிழ்ந்து
நீந்து தென் அந்தரங்கம் அன்பே
உனைக்கண்டு ஆனந்த வெள்ளம் அமிழ்ந்து
நீந்து தென் அந்தரங்கம் அன்பே
உனைக்கண்டு ஆனந்தம்
Drowned in a flood of bliss,
My innermost heart swims in joy, my love!
Seeing you, drowned in a flood of bliss,
My innermost heart swims in joy, my love!
Seeing you brings supreme joy!
வானுலாவு மின்னோ......ஓ.....ஓ.....ஓ.....ஓ.....ஓ.....ஓ
வானுலாவு மின்னோ நின் விழிகள்
மதன் கணையோ என்னோ
வானுலாவு மின்னோ நின் விழிகள்
மதன் கணையோ என்னோ காணும் தோறும்
Is it lightning wandering in the sky.. oo oo oo oo oo oo oo
Is it lightning in the sky, or are those your eyes?
Why do they feel like Manmatha's arrows?
Is it lightning in the sky, or are those your eyes?
Why do they feel like Manmatha's arrows every time I look?
ஆனந்த வெள்ளம் அமிழ்ந்து
நீந்து தென் அந்தரங்கம் அன்பே
Drowned in a flood of bliss,
My innermost heart swims in joy, my love!
மின்னல் கொடியே இங்குவா
கூடி விளையாடுவோம் இங்குவா வா
மின்னல் கொடியே இங்குவா
கூடி விளையாடுவோம் இங்குவா
அன்ன நடையோடிங்கு வா வா
அன்ன நடையோடிங்கு வா வா
நெஞ்சை அள்ளும் இள நகையே வா வா
பார் மதி உலா மதன ரதியோ
மனமே நாடிடுதே
பார் மதி உலா மதன ரதியோ
மனமே நாடிடுதே பார்
O creeper-like lightning, come here!
Come here, let us play together, come come!
O creeper-like lightning, come here!
Come here, let us play together!
Come here with a swan-like graceful gait, come come!
Come here with a swan-like graceful gait, come come!
O heart-captivating gentle smile, come come!
Look, is she Rathi, the consort of Kama, walking under the moon?
My heart longs for her!
Look, is she Rathi, the consort of Kama, walking under the moon?
My heart longs for her, look!
மாது உன்னாசை விலாஸ ரதியும் அறிவீர்
மனது மாறி நேர்ந்த நினைவே
மாது உன்னாசை விலாஸ ரதியும் அறிவீர்
மனது மாறிநேர்ந்த நினைவே
Lady, you shall know the playful desire of your lover...
A cherished memory that crossed my mind!
Lady, you shall know the playful desire of your lover...
A cherished memory that crossed my mind!
கரிய கண்ரெண்டும் பெரியவேல் கொண்டு
அருகில் வாவென்றழைத்திடுதே
அந்த கரிய கண்ரெண்டும் பெரியவேல் கொண்டு
அருகில் வாவென்றழைத்திடுதே
Both those dark eyes, like large spears,
Are beckoning me to come near!
Those two dark eyes, armed with large spears,
Are beckoning me to come near!
எழில் கண் பாரும் மான் விழி நானே
என்னழகும் இன்பமிலையோ
எழில் கண் பாரும் மான் விழி நானே
என்னழகும் இன்பமிலையோ
I am the deer-eyed lady whose beautiful eyes behold you!
Is my beauty not a source of pleasure?
I am the deer-eyed lady whose beautiful eyes behold you!
Is my beauty not a source of pleasure?
புதிய நடை இடை பொற்கொடியோ
A golden creeper with a fresh gait and slender waist!
மாது அன்னம் போல் பார் நடையே
Look at her walk, graceful like a swan!
புதிய நடை இடை பொற்கொடியோ
A golden creeper with a fresh gait and slender waist!
மாது அன்னம் போல் பார் நடையே
Look at her walk, graceful like a swan!
முல்லையாம் அவள் பல் வரிசை
Her row of teeth is like jasmine buds,
முகர்ந்திடில் மலரும் வாடிடுமே
If smelled, flowers blossom and wilt!
முல்லையாம் அவள் பல் வரிசை
Her row of teeth is like jasmine buds,
முகர்ந்திடில் மலரும் வாடிடுமே
If smelled, flowers blossom and wilt!
கனக மயிலோ
Is she a golden peacock?
மயிலழகி நான்
I am a peacock-like beauty!
சுகமும் வருமோ
Will happiness come?
சுகமே தருவேன்
I will grant you pure bliss!
ம்...சுகமும் வருமோ
M... will happiness come?
ஆம்...சுகமே தருவேன்
Yes... I will grant you pure bliss!
{வருவாய்
Will you come?
வருவேன்
I will come!
துணை நீ
You are my companion!
துணை நான்} (2)
I am your companion!
இன்பம் தங்கும் அன்பும்
மதன சுகபோகம்
புவிதனிலே நாமும் இருவருமே
கூட மகிழ்வுடனே
ஆனந்த வெள்ளம் அமிழ்ந்து
நீந்து தென் அந்தரங்கம் அன்பே
உனைக்கண்டு ஆனந்தம்
Ulla murukka vazhi nadai poigaiyilae
Is it a red lotus blooming in the wayside pond, uplifting the mind?
Udhithu malarndha sendhaamarai malaro
Is it a red lotus that blossomed upon rising?
Ulla murukka vazhi nadai poigaiyilae
Is it a red lotus blooming in the wayside pond, uplifting the mind?
Udhithu malarndha sendhaamarai malaro
Is it a red lotus that blossomed upon rising?
Mella manathul pugundha
Gently entering inside the heart...
Kamahanjei kaaman kanaiyo…ooo
Is it Kamadeva's arrow that creates deep desire... ooo
Mella manathul pugundha
Gently entering inside the heart...
Kamahanjei kaaman kanaiyo…ooo
Is it Kamadeva's arrow that creates deep desire... ooo
Kalli kaan naduvae
Amidst the cactus wilderness...
Thazhaithu manam veesum
Thriving and spreading fragrant aroma...
Sendhaazham poovo
Is it a red screwpine flower?
Sendhaazham poovo endrunai kandu
Seeing you as a red screwpine flower,
Aanandha vellam amizhndhu
Drowned in a flood of bliss,
Neendhu dhen andharangam anbae
My innermost heart swims in joy, my love!
Unaikkandu aanandha vellam amizhndhu
Seeing you, drowned in a flood of bliss,
Neendhu dhen andharangam anbae
My innermost heart swims in joy, my love!
Unaikkandu aanandham
Seeing you brings supreme joy!
Vaanulaavu minno.. oo oo oo oo oo oo oo
Is it lightning wandering in the sky.. oo oo oo oo oo oo oo
Vaanulaavu minno nin vizhigal
Is it lightning in the sky, or are those your eyes?
Madhan kanaiyo yenno
Why do they feel like Manmatha's arrows?
Vaanulaavu minno nin vizhigal
Is it lightning in the sky, or are those your eyes?
Madhan kanaiyo yenno kaanum thorum
Why do they feel like Manmatha's arrows every time I look?
Aanandha vellam amizhndhu
Drowned in a flood of bliss,
Neendhu dhen andharangam anbae
My innermost heart swims in joy, my love!
Minnal kodiyae inguvaa
O creeper-like lightning, come here!
Koodi vilaiyaaduvom inguvaa vaa
Come here, let us play together, come come!
Minnal kodiyae inguvaa
O creeper-like lightning, come here!
Koodi vilaiyaaduvom inguvaa
Come here, let us play together!
Anna nadaiyodingu vaa vaa
Come here with a swan-like graceful gait, come come!
Anna nadaiyodingu vaa vaa
Come here with a swan-like graceful gait, come come!
Nenjai allum ila nagaiyae vaa vaa
O heart-captivating gentle smile, come come!
Paar madhi ulaa madhana radhiyo
Look, is she Rathi, the consort of Kama, walking under the moon?
Manamae naadidudhae
My heart longs for her!
Paar madhi ulaa madhana radhiyo
Look, is she Rathi, the consort of Kama, walking under the moon?
Manamae naadidudhae paar
My heart longs for her, look!
Maadhu unnaasai vilaasa radhiyum ariveer
Lady, you shall know the playful desire of your lover...
Manadhu maarinaerndha ninaivae
A cherished memory that crossed my mind!
Maadhu unnaasai vilaasa radhiyum ariveer
Lady, you shall know the playful desire of your lover...
Manadhu maarinaerndha ninaivae
A cherished memory that crossed my mind!
Kariya kanrendum periyavael kondu
Both those dark eyes, like large spears,
Arugil vaavendrazhaitthidudhae
Are beckoning me to come near!
Andha kariya kanrendum periyavael kondu
Those two dark eyes, armed with large spears,
Arugil vaavendrazhaitthidudhae
Are beckoning me to come near!
Ezhil kan paarum maan vizhi naanae
I am the deer-eyed lady whose beautiful eyes behold you!
Ennazhagum inbamilaiyo
Is my beauty not a source of pleasure?
Ezhil kan paarum maan vizhi naanae
I am the deer-eyed lady whose beautiful eyes behold you!
Ennazhagum inbamilaiyo
Is my beauty not a source of pleasure?
Pudhiya nadai idai porkodiyo
A golden creeper with a fresh gait and slender waist!
Maadhu annam pol paar nadaiyae
Look at her walk, graceful like a swan!
Pudhiya nadai idai porkodiyo
A golden creeper with a fresh gait and slender waist!
Maadhu annam pol paar nadaiyae
Look at her walk, graceful like a swan!
Mullaiyaam aval pal varisai
Her row of teeth is like jasmine buds,
Mugarndhidil malarum vaadumae
If smelled, flowers blossom and wilt!
Mullaiyaam aval pal varisai
Her row of teeth is like jasmine buds,
Mugarndhidil malarum vaadumae
If smelled, flowers blossom and wilt!
Kanaga mayilo
Is she a golden peacock?
Mayilazhagi naan
I am a peacock-like beauty!
Sugamum varumo
Will happiness come?
Sugamae tharuvaen
I will grant you pure bliss!
M… sugamum varumo
M... will happiness come?
Aam… sugamae tharuvaen
Yes... I will grant you pure bliss!
{Varuvaai
Will you come?
Varuvaen
I will come!
Thunai nee
You are my companion!
Thunai naan} (2)
I am your companion!
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This classic duet features a romantic dialogue between two lovers exchanging poetic compliments and affectionate invitations. The hero compares his beloved to nature's most enchanting sights—a red lotus blooming in a pond, a fragrant screwpine flower in the wild, sky-bound lightning, and Goddess Rathi herself. Overwhelmed with passion, he describes his heart drowning in a flood of joy whenever he looks at her.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Uvamaani / Metaphor & Simile
“Vaanulaavu minno nin vizhigal / Madhan kanaiyo yenno”
Compares the beloved's eyes to lightning (Vaanulaavu minno nin vizhigal) and Kama's arrows (Madhan kanaiyo).
Anaphora / Initial Rhyme (Edhugai)
“Ulla murukka vazhi nadai poigaiyilae / Udhithu malarndha sendhaamarai malaro”
Use of matching second consonants across consecutive lines for melodic rhythm ('Ulla' and 'Udhithu', 'Mella' and 'Kamahanjei').
Imagery (Thinaikurippuruvam)
“Kalli kaan naduvae thazhaithu manam veesum sendhaazham poovo”
Vivid sensory imagery comparing beauty blooming unexpectedly like a fragrant screwpine flower (sendhaazham poo) amidst a thicket of cacti.
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Trivia
Rathna Kumar (1949) was a Tamil historical drama film starring P. U. Chinnappa and M. G. Ramachandran (MGR). The song's lyrics were composed by Papanasam Sivan, one of the prominent Carnatic composers and lyricists of early Tamil cinema.
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