Varugiraal Unnai Thedi
From Thanga Padhumai · 1959
- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Music director
- Vishwanathan-Ramamoorthy
- Details
- Thanga Padhumai1959
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Dharaniyin mannavarum | Even the kings of the earth |
| Aaa….aaa….aa….aa…aa…aa…aa…aa…aa…aa… | Aaa....aaa....aa....aa...aa...aa...aa...aa...aa...aa... |
| Dharaniyin mannavarum thaazh panindhaar | Even the kings of the earth bowed down at her feet |
| Selvam thurumbena thalli indru | Rejecting wealth today as if it were a mere piece of straw |
| Thogai manam thunindhu | This peacock-like maiden has gathered the courage in her heart |
| Dharaniyin mannavarum thaazh panindhaar | Even the kings of the earth bowed down at her feet |
| Selvam thurumbena thalli indru | Rejecting wealth today as if it were a mere piece of straw |
| Thogai manam thunindhu | This peacock-like maiden has gathered the courage in her heart |
| Varugiraal ummai theydi | She comes seeking you |
| Female | |
| Kanindha kani irundhum | Even though a ripe fruit is readily available |
| Kangal umai azhaithum | Even though her eyes yearn and invite you |
| Kaanaamal puvi vaazhvil sugamedhu swami | Without beholding you, what pleasure is there in earthly life, my Lord? |
| Kanindha kani irundhum | Even though a ripe fruit is readily available |
| Kangal umai azhaithum | Even though her eyes yearn and invite you |
| Kaanaamal puvi vaazhvil sugamedhu swami | Without beholding you, what pleasure is there in earthly life, my Lord? |
| Uravinil suvai undu kalaiyinil ival vandu | There is sweetness in intimacy, and she is like a honeybee in the arts |
| Uravinil suvai undu kalaiyinil ival vandu | There is sweetness in intimacy, and she is like a honeybee in the arts |
| Oodalum koodalum konji paadalum | Feigned quarrels, romantic reunions, coaxing words, and songs |
| Meyviya maadhival kaadhalinaal | This woman who possesses all these comes out of deep love |
| Varugiraal ummai theydi | She comes seeking you |
| Female | |
| Sandhana kumbam sallaabam ullaasam | A pot of sandalwood, romantic banter, and pure delight |
| Sandhatham kaadhal sarasa sangeetham | Everlasting love, playful affection, and blissful music |
| Sandhana kumbam sallaabam ullaasam | A pot of sandalwood, romantic banter, and pure delight |
| Sandhatham kaadhal sarasa sangeetham | Everlasting love, playful affection, and blissful music |
| Iruvar aavi oruvaraaga nilavinil | As two souls unite as one under the soft moonlight |
| Kaadhal kondu inbamae kaanavum | To experience pure happiness in the embrace of love |
| Pudhumai koorum kalaigal maevi vaazhavum | To live embracing fine arts that proclaim poetic novelty |
| Kaama vadhana moga nadana kaaviya mayil | A poetic peacock with a passionate face and captivating dance |
| Female | |
| ………………………….. | ... |
பெண்கள் :
வருகிறாள் உம்மைத்தேடி
வருகிறாள் உம்மைத்தேடி
உன் வாசலில் உருகி உருகி நின்று
மணவாளன் நீ என்று
வருகிறாள் உம்மைத்தேடி
உன் வாசலில் உருகி உருகி நின்று
மணவாளன் நீ என்று
வருகிறாள் உம்மைத்தேடி
Even the kings of the earth
Aaa....aaa....aa....aa...aa...aa...aa...aa...aa...aa...
Even the kings of the earth bowed down at her feet
Rejecting wealth today as if it were a mere piece of straw
This peacock-like maiden has gathered the courage in her heart
Even the kings of the earth bowed down at her feet
Rejecting wealth today as if it were a mere piece of straw
This peacock-like maiden has gathered the courage in her heart
She comes seeking you
தரணியின் மன்னவரும்
ஆஅ......ஆஅ.....ஆ.....ஆ.....ஆ....ஆ....ஆ.....ஆ....ஆ.....
தரணியின் மன்னவரும் தாழ்ப் பணிந்தார்
செல்வம் துரும்பெனத் தள்ளி இன்று
தோகை மனம் துணிந்து
தரணியின் மன்னவரும் தாழ்ப் பணிந்தார்
செல்வம் துரும்பெனத் தள்ளி இன்று
தோகை மனம் துணிந்து
வருகிறாள் உம்மைத்தேடி
Even though a ripe fruit is readily available
Even though her eyes yearn and invite you
Without beholding you, what pleasure is there in earthly life, my Lord?
Even though a ripe fruit is readily available
Even though her eyes yearn and invite you
Without beholding you, what pleasure is there in earthly life, my Lord?
There is sweetness in intimacy, and she is like a honeybee in the arts
There is sweetness in intimacy, and she is like a honeybee in the arts
Feigned quarrels, romantic reunions, coaxing words, and songs
This woman who possesses all these comes out of deep love
She comes seeking you
கனிந்த கனியிருந்தும்
கண்கள் உமை அழைத்தும்
காணாமல் புவி வாழ்வில் சுகமேது சுவாமி
கனிந்த கனியிருந்தும்
கண்கள் உமை அழைத்தும்
காணாமல் புவி வாழ்வில் சுகமேது சுவாமி
உறவினில் சுவையுண்டு கலையினில் இவளுண்டு
உறவினில் சுவையுண்டு கலையினில் இவளுண்டு
ஊடலும் கூடலும் கொஞ்சிப் பாடலும்
மேவிய மாதிவள் காதலினால்
வருகிறாள் உம்மைத்தேடி
A pot of sandalwood, romantic banter, and pure delight
Everlasting love, playful affection, and blissful music
A pot of sandalwood, romantic banter, and pure delight
Everlasting love, playful affection, and blissful music
As two souls unite as one under the soft moonlight
To experience pure happiness in the embrace of love
To live embracing fine arts that proclaim poetic novelty
A poetic peacock with a passionate face and captivating dance
சந்தன கும்பம் சல்லாபம் உல்லாசம்
சந்ததம் காதல் சரச சங்கீதம்
சந்தன கும்பம் சல்லாபம் உல்லாசம்
சந்ததம் காதல் சரச சங்கீதம்
இருவர் ஆவி ஒருவராக நிலாவினில்
காதல் கொண்டு இன்பமே காணவும்
புதுமைக் கூறும் கலைகள் மேவி வாழவும்
காம வதன மோக நடனக் காவிய மயில்
...
பெண்கள் :
வருகிறாள் உம்மைத்தேடி
வருகிறாள் உம்மைத்தேடி
உன் வாசலில் உருகி உருகி நின்று
மணவாளன் நீ என்று
வருகிறாள் உம்மைத்தேடி
....................................
பெண்கள் :
வருகிறாள் உம்மைத்தேடி
வருகிறாள் உம்மைத்தேடி
உன் வாசலில் உருகி உருகி நின்று
மணவாளன் நீ என்று
வருகிறாள் உம்மைத்தேடி
Dharaniyin mannavarum
Even the kings of the earth
Aaa….aaa….aa….aa…aa…aa…aa…aa…aa…aa…
Aaa....aaa....aa....aa...aa...aa...aa...aa...aa...aa...
Dharaniyin mannavarum thaazh panindhaar
Even the kings of the earth bowed down at her feet
Selvam thurumbena thalli indru
Rejecting wealth today as if it were a mere piece of straw
Thogai manam thunindhu
This peacock-like maiden has gathered the courage in her heart
Dharaniyin mannavarum thaazh panindhaar
Even the kings of the earth bowed down at her feet
Selvam thurumbena thalli indru
Rejecting wealth today as if it were a mere piece of straw
Thogai manam thunindhu
This peacock-like maiden has gathered the courage in her heart
Varugiraal ummai theydi
She comes seeking you
Kanindha kani irundhum
Even though a ripe fruit is readily available
Kangal umai azhaithum
Even though her eyes yearn and invite you
Kaanaamal puvi vaazhvil sugamedhu swami
Without beholding you, what pleasure is there in earthly life, my Lord?
Kanindha kani irundhum
Even though a ripe fruit is readily available
Kangal umai azhaithum
Even though her eyes yearn and invite you
Kaanaamal puvi vaazhvil sugamedhu swami
Without beholding you, what pleasure is there in earthly life, my Lord?
Uravinil suvai undu kalaiyinil ival vandu
There is sweetness in intimacy, and she is like a honeybee in the arts
Uravinil suvai undu kalaiyinil ival vandu
There is sweetness in intimacy, and she is like a honeybee in the arts
Oodalum koodalum konji paadalum
Feigned quarrels, romantic reunions, coaxing words, and songs
Meyviya maadhival kaadhalinaal
This woman who possesses all these comes out of deep love
Varugiraal ummai theydi
She comes seeking you
Sandhana kumbam sallaabam ullaasam
A pot of sandalwood, romantic banter, and pure delight
Sandhatham kaadhal sarasa sangeetham
Everlasting love, playful affection, and blissful music
Sandhana kumbam sallaabam ullaasam
A pot of sandalwood, romantic banter, and pure delight
Sandhatham kaadhal sarasa sangeetham
Everlasting love, playful affection, and blissful music
Iruvar aavi oruvaraaga nilavinil
As two souls unite as one under the soft moonlight
Kaadhal kondu inbamae kaanavum
To experience pure happiness in the embrace of love
Pudhumai koorum kalaigal maevi vaazhavum
To live embracing fine arts that proclaim poetic novelty
Kaama vadhana moga nadana kaaviya mayil
A poetic peacock with a passionate face and captivating dance
…………………………..
...
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This song expresses the intense devotion, romance, and artistic allure of a maiden who abandons all worldly riches and royal suitors to seek the love of her beloved lord. Kannadasan masterfully captures the essence of classical Tamil poetry and aesthetic romance, describing how even the highest earthly pleasure is meaningless without the presence of the beloved. Through rich imagery of music, fine arts, moonlight, and intimate romance, the lyrics present the maiden as a poetic peacock skilled in the arts, whose heart is completely dedicated to romantic union with her partner.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Upamai (Simile)
“Selvam thurumbena thalli indru”
'Selvam thurumbena thalli' compares immense wealth to a worthless piece of straw to show her detachment from material riches.
Uruvagam (Metaphor)
“Thogai manam thunindhu”
'Thogai' (peacock tail/peacock) and 'kaaviya mayil' metaphorically describe the beautiful woman as a majestic peacock.
Uruvagam (Metaphor)
“Uravinil suvai undu kalaiyinil ival vandu”
'Kalaiyinil ival vandu' metaphorically compares the maiden to a honeybee hovering over the blossoms of art.
Edhugai (Second-letter Rhyme)
“Sandhana kumbam sallaabam ullaasam / Sandhatham kaadhal sarasa sangeetham”
Rhyming of 'Sandhana' and 'Sandhatham' using the second consonant 'ndh'.
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Trivia
'Thanga Padhumai' (1959) stars Sivaji Ganesan and Padmini. The music for the film was composed by the legendary duo Viswanathan-Ramamoorthy, with lyrics by Kannadasan.
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