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Lyrics & meaning

Varaathu Vantha

From Thalattu Padava · 1990

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
S. Janaki, Arun Mozhi
Music director
Ilayaraja
Movie name
Thalattu Padava
Movie release year
1990
Lyrics added on
2 Oct 2018

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Mudhaakaraatha modhagam
Sadha vimukthi sathagam
Kalaathaarava tham sagam
Vilashi loga rakshakkam
Anaayakaikka nayagam
Vinaasi thepra thaithyagam
Nathasu basu naashyagam
Namami tham vinayagam
Mudhaakaraatha modhagam
Sadha vimukthi sathagam
Varaathu vantha naayagan
Orae sirantha orr varan
Varaathu vantha naayagan
Orae sirantha orr varan
Tharatharam purinthavan
Nirantharam nirainthavan
Varam tharum uyarnthavan
Karam karam inainthavan
Ivan thalaivi nayagan
Varaathu vantha naayagan
Orae sirantha orr varan
Tharatharam purinthavan
Nirantharam nirainthavan
Thodamalum padamalum
Ulaavum kaathal vaahanam
Varaamalum tharaamalum
Vidaathu intha vaalibam
Unnoduthaan pinnoduthaan
Vanthaadum intha moganam
Kaiyoduthaan meiyoduthaan
Konjaamal enna thaamatham
Un paarvai yaavum noothanam
Penpaavai neeyum seethanam
Female :Un vaarathai anbin saasanam
Pen ullam unthan aasanam
Male :Allaamalum killamalum
Thalladum intha poovanam
Varaathu vantha naayagan
Orae sirantha orr varan
Tharatharam purinthavan
Nirantharam nirainthavan
Varam tharum uyarnthavan
Karam karam inainthavan
Ivan thalaivi nayagan
Varaathu vantha naayagan
Orae sirantha orr varan
Male :Tharatharam purinthavan
Nirantharam nirainthavan
………………………………
Kalyanamum vaibogamum
Kondaadum nalla naal varum
Annalilae ponnalilae
En maalai unthan thol varum
Sallabamum ullasamum
Kandaadum neram shobanam
Sollamalum kollamalum
Thindaadum paavam penmanam
Inneram antha gyabagam
Undaaga neeyum kaaranam
Male :Kannara naamum kaanalam
Sevaazhai panthal thoranam
Female :En aasaiyum un aasaiyum
Annalil thaanae pooranam
Varaathu vantha naayagan
Orae sirantha orr varan
Tharatharam purinthavan
Nirantharam nirainthavan
Varam tharum uyarnthavan
Karam karam inainthavan
Ivan thalaivi nayagan
Varaathu vantha naayagan
Orae sirantha orr varan
Female :Tharatharam purinthavan
Nirantharam nirainthavan
The one who joyfully holds the sweet modak in his hand,
who always bestows salvation,
who wears the crescent moon as an ornament,
who playfully protects the whole world,
the sole protector of the helpless,
the destroyer of the demon elephant,
who swiftly removes the sins of those who bow,
to that Lord Vinayaka, I bow in reverence.
The one who joyfully holds the sweet modak in his hand,
who always bestows salvation...
A rare beloved who arrived like an unexpected blessing,
the one and only perfect match for me.
A rare beloved who arrived like an unexpected blessing,
the one and only perfect match for me.
One who understands true worth and character,
one who fills my life forever.
A noble man who grants blessings,
one whose hand is joined with mine.
He is the lord of this leading lady.
A rare beloved who arrived like an unexpected blessing,
the one and only perfect match for me.
One who understands true worth and character,
one who fills my life forever.
Without touching or brushing against each other,
this vehicle of love glides along.
Without coming close and without giving in,
this youthful longing refuses to let go.
Only with you, right beside you,
this enchanting melody comes dancing.
Hand in hand, embracing body to body,
why delay in sharing our love?
Every glance of yours is wondrous and new.
You, lovely girl, are a priceless gift.
Female: Your words are a testament of love.
This woman's heart is your throne.
Male: Without being plucked or pinched,
this flower garden sways gently.
A rare beloved who arrived like an unexpected blessing,
the one and only perfect match for me.
One who understands true worth and character,
one who fills my life forever.
A noble man who grants blessings,
one whose hand is joined with mine.
He is the lord of this leading lady.
A rare beloved who arrived like an unexpected blessing,
the one and only perfect match for me.
Male: One who understands true worth and character,
one who fills my life forever.
...
The wedding and the grand celebration,
that auspicious day of celebration will come.
On that day, on that golden day,
my garland will rest upon your shoulders.
Playful teasing and joyful delight,
the time we celebrate love will be our wedding night.
Without putting it into words, without teasing me to death,
this poor girl's heart struggles gently.
At this moment, for these sweet memories
to awaken, you are the reason.
Male: We can feast our eyes upon
the canopy of red banana trees and festive decorations.
Female: My desires and your desires
will find complete fulfillment only on that day.
A rare beloved who arrived like an unexpected blessing,
the one and only perfect match for me.
One who understands true worth and character,
one who fills my life forever.
A noble man who grants blessings,
one whose hand is joined with mine.
He is the lord of this leading lady.
A rare beloved who arrived like an unexpected blessing,
the one and only perfect match for me.
Female: One who understands true worth and character,
one who fills my life forever.
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This song from 'Thalattu Padava' (1990) opens with the classical Sanskrit chant 'Mudakaratha Modakam' dedicated to Lord Ganesha, invoking divine auspiciousness. It smoothly transitions into a sweet romantic duet where the lead couple express their profound devotion, admiration, and longing for each other. The female protagonist praises her partner as an unexpected blessing ('Varaathu vantha naayagan') and her ultimate soulmate, while the male partner reciprocates with tender affection. The lyricist Vaali beautifully captures the sweet anticipation of marriage ('Kalyanamum vaibogamum'), describing the eagerness for the wedding day when garlands will be exchanged under decorated mandaps. The song blends devotional sanctity with romantic warmth, illustrating love as a pure, divine bond destined for togetherness.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Invocation / Stotra Integration

Mudhaakaraatha modhagam Sadha vimukthi sathagam

Opening the track with traditional Ganesha Pancharatnam verses to ground the romance in sanctity and purity.

Emoni / Second Letter Rhyme (எதுகை)

Varaathu vantha naayagan / Orae sirantha orr varan

Repetition of the second consonant sound 'ra' across adjacent lines (Varaathu / Orae).

Iyaibu (End Rhyme)

Tharatharam purinthavan / Nirantharam nirainthavan / Varam tharum uyarnthavan

Matching line endings in '-avan' creating a rhythmic flow across verses.

Metaphor (உருவகம்)

Pen ullam unthan aasanam

Describing a woman's heart as a royal throne for her beloved.

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Trivia

'Thalattu Padava' (1990) features music composed by Ilaiyaraaja with lyrics by Vaali. The opening invocation utilizes the famous Ganesha Pancharatnam composed by Adi Shankara, blending sacred hymns with film music rhythms.

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