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Vanathilodiya Maanida Veeranai

From Jagathalaprathaban – 1961 Film · 1961

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Singers
P. Susheela, P. Leela
Music director
Pendyala Nageswara Rao
Details
Jagathalaprathaban – 1961 Film1961

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Vanathilodiya manida veeranaiIs it an inquiry into the thoughts seeking the human hero who ran in the forest?
Ennam naadiya visaramaIs it an inquiry into the thoughts that sought him?
Chorus :Vanathilodiya manida veeranaiChorus: Is it an inquiry into the human hero who ran in the forest?
Ennam naadiya visaramaIs it an inquiry into the thoughts that sought him?
Kavanathilae avanai enniThinking of him in deep concentration,
Kavanathilae avanai enniThinking of him in deep concentration,
Kangal malarndhaal poopolaeHer eyes bloomed like flowers.
Kangal malarndhaal poopolaeHer eyes bloomed like flowers.
Female
Devi kaadhalan manida mannanThe lover of the goddess, the human king,
Navaman madhanaai aaginenI became the fresh, new Cupid.
Chorus :AaahaaChorus: Ahahaa
Navaman madhanaai aaginenI became the fresh, new Cupid.
Female :Hoo hoo ooFemale: Hoo hoo oo
Manmadhanin thaer vegathinaalaeBecause of the speed of Cupid's chariot,
Mai vizhi vanji vaadinaalThe kohl-eyed maiden withered.
Chorus :Siru maivizhi vanji vaadinaalChorus: The delicate kohl-eyed maiden withered.
Chorus
Vanathilodiya manida veeranaiIs it an inquiry into the human hero who ran in the forest?
Ennam naadiya visaramaIs it an inquiry into the thoughts that sought him?
Kavanathilae avanai enniThinking of him in deep concentration,
Kavanathilae avanai enniThinking of him in deep concentration,
Kangal malarndhaal poopolaeHer eyes bloomed like flowers.
Kangal malarndhaal poopolaeHer eyes bloomed like flowers.
Female
Azhagiya silaiyai nayagan endraeConsidering the beautiful statue as her hero,
Manadhaal ninaindhae aadinaalShe danced, thinking of him in her heart.
Chorus :Ahaa manadhaal ninaindhae aadinaalChorus: Aha, she danced thinking of him in her heart.
Female :Hoo hoo ooFemale: Hoo hoo oo
Manadhil niraindha kanniyin kiliyaiThe parrot-like maiden who filled his heart,
Manamagan marandhae yeginenThe bridegroom forgot and departed.
Chorus :AahaaChorus: Ahahaa
Manamagan marandhae yeginenThe bridegroom forgot and departed.
Chorus
Vanathilodiya manida veeranaiIs it an inquiry into the human hero who ran in the forest?
Ennam naadiya visaramaIs it an inquiry into the thoughts that sought him?
Kavanathilae avanai enniThinking of him in deep concentration,
Kavanathilae avanai enniThinking of him in deep concentration,
Kangal malarndhaal poopolaeHer eyes bloomed like flowers.
Kangal malarndhaal poopolaeHer eyes bloomed like flowers.
Female
SilaiyininirundhonThe one who emerged from the statue,
Poovai kaadhalanThe lover of the flower-like maiden,
Ilaya vasanthan aaginanBecame the young spring season.
Chorus :Ahaa ilaya vasanthan aaginanChorus: Aha, he became the young spring season.
Female :Koo koo kuku koo kooFemale: Koo koo kuku koo koo
Vasanthanin siru kovilai paarthaeLooking at the small temple of spring,
Indhiran magalae vaadinaalIndra's daughter withered in longing.
Chorus :Ahaa indhiran magalae vaadinaalChorus: Aha, Indra's daughter withered in longing.
Chorus
Vanathilodiya manida veeranaiIs it an inquiry into the human hero who ran in the forest?
Ennam naadiya visaramaIs it an inquiry into the thoughts that sought him?
Kavanathilae avanai enniThinking of him in deep concentration,
Kavanathilae avanai enniThinking of him in deep concentration,
Kangal malarndhaal poopolaeHer eyes bloomed like flowers.
Kangal malarndhaal poopolaeHer eyes bloomed like flowers.

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This lyrical composition from Jagathalaprathaban (1961) conveys a poetic narrative of romantic longing and divine beauty. The song depicts a maiden whose heart and eyes bloom like flowers at the thought of a heroic human lover, contrasting her deep devotion with the pangs of separation caused by love's overwhelming intensity. Kannadasan's verses weave mythic imagery involving Lord Manmadhan (Cupid), celestial beings, and seasonal metaphors to illustrate the transformative power of love. The song portrays how deep contemplation of the beloved can make a simple hero appear as a youthful spring or Cupid himself, while separation leaves the maiden longing like Indra's daughter.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Simile (Upamai)

Kangal malarndhaal poopolae

'Poopolae' directly compares the opening and softening of the maiden's eyes to the blooming of a flower.

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

Navaman madhanaai aaginen

'Navaman madhanaai aaginen' metaphors the hero becoming the embodiment of Cupid (Manmadhan).

Initial Rhyme (Monai)

Kavanathilae avanai enni

The repetition of the initial consonant sound 'Ka' across 'Kavanathilae' and 'Kangal' creates rhythmic harmony.

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Trivia

Jagathalaprathaban (1961) featured music composed by Pendyala Nageswara Rao with lyrics penned by the legendary poet Kannadasan. The song features a vocal duet by P. Susheela and P. Leela, characterized by classic playbacks and chorus echoes.

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