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Lyrics & meaning

Vaanor Senaikalum

From Abhimanyu (1948 Film) · 1948

Lyricist
T. K. Sundara Vadhyar
Singer
U. R. Jeevarathinam
Music directors
S. M. Subbaiah Naidu, C. R. Subbaraman
Details
Abhimanyu (1948 Film)1948

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Kannaa….aa….aa….aa….O Lord Krishna!
Kannaa….aa….aa….aa….O Lord Krishna!
Female
Vaanor saenaigalum vanthedhir nindraalumEven if the heavenly armies stand in opposition against him,
Vaari sooraiyaadi vaagaiyum soodiPlundering victory and wearing the garland of triumph,
Chandhira maamuga sundhara maaranThe handsome, Cupid-like warrior with a moon-like face,
Samarai vendru en nerinil varuvaaraeWill win the war and come before my eyes.
Female
Veenaiyum naadhamum polJust like the Veena and its sweet melody,
Maanila meedhinilae….aeUpon this vast earth...
Maaraa inbam vaazhvinilae tharuvaarae nadhanMy lord will grant everlasting joy in my life.
Theedhanugaamal nee arulvaayaePlease grant your grace so no harm or evil approaches us,
Female
Kannaa….aa….aa….aa….O Lord Krishna!
Kannaa….aa….aa….aa….O Lord Krishna!
Kannaa….aa….aa….aa….O Lord Krishna!
Kannaa….aa….aa….aa….O Lord Krishna!
Kannaa….aa….aa….aa….O Lord Krishna!

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This song is a devotional and romantic expression of hope and unwavering faith. The heroine expresses deep confidence in her beloved hero, stating that even if celestial forces oppose him in battle, he will overcome them, emerge victorious, and return to her. She compares their inseparable bond to the Veena and the music it produces, praying to Lord Krishna to shield them from evil and bestow everlasting bliss upon their lives.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Simile (Upamai)

Veenaiyum naadhamum pol

The harmony of the lovers' life together is explicitly compared to the Veena and the melody it emits using the word 'pol' (like).

Metaphor / Epithet (Uruvagam)

Chandhira maamuga sundhara maaran

The hero is described as having a moon-like face ('Chandhira maamuga') and beauty like Maaran (Kamadeva/Cupid).

Monai / Ethirai (Tamil Rhyme and Alliteration)

Vaari sooraiyaadi vaagaiyum soodi

Rhythmic repetition of consonants and sound patterns across words like 'Vaari' and 'Vaagaiyum'.

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Trivia

Abhimanyu (1948) was an early mythological Tamil film produced by Jupiter Pictures featuring M. G. Ramachandran in a key role as Arjuna and S. M. Kumaresan as Abhimanyu. The soundtrack was composed by S. M. Subbaiah Naidu and C. R. Subburaman.

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