Varuvan Mogana
From Ponnunjal · 1973
- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- S. Janaki
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Details
- Ponnunjal1973
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Varuvaan mogana rooban yena | Thinking that a handsome, charming man would arrive, |
| Kaathirundha kanniyival mogini aanaal | This waiting maiden transformed into an enchantress. |
| Varuvaan mogana rooban yena | Thinking that a handsome, charming man would arrive, |
| Kaathirundha kanniyival mogini aanaal | This waiting maiden transformed into an enchantress. |
| Pon muthu maeni pennendru solla | To say that she is a woman with a body like gold and pearls, |
| Pon muthu maeni pennendru solla | To say that she is a woman with a body like gold and pearls, |
| Poovidhazh oram thaen thamizh thulla | Sweet, honey-like Tamil overflows from the edge of her flower-like lips, |
| Poovidhazh oram thaen thamizh thulla | Sweet, honey-like Tamil overflows from the edge of her flower-like lips, |
| Female | |
| Varuvaan mogana rooban yena | Thinking that a handsome, charming man would arrive, |
| Kaathirundha kanniyival mogini aanaal | This waiting maiden transformed into an enchantress. |
| Female | |
| Kaadhal nilavu paadhi iravu | The moon of love, the hour of midnight, |
| Mayakkatthil aadum ulagam | around which the world sways in an intoxicating spell. |
| Pillai pol paattu velli thaerottu | A song like a child, driving a silver chariot, |
| Kothu vanna thendral ennai thaalaattudhu..uu…uu… | The colorful gentle breeze lulls me to sleep... |
| Female | |
| Varuvaan mogana rooban yena | Thinking that a handsome, charming man would arrive, |
| Kaathirundha kanniyival mogini aanaal | This waiting maiden transformed into an enchantress. |
| Female | |
| Vaanam thirandhu oorvasi vandhaal | If Urvashi descends as the sky opens up, |
| Valaithu kolvaayaa azhagae | Would you embrace her, my handsome love? |
| Pennukkor geedham kannukkor paadam | A song for the woman, a lesson for the eyes, |
| Katti kondu mella mella chonnaal enna…aa…aaa…aa.. | What if you hold me close and tell me softly? |
| Female | |
| Varuvaan mogana rooban yena | Thinking that a handsome, charming man would arrive, |
| Kaathirundha kanniyival mogini aanaal | This waiting maiden transformed into an enchantress. |
| Pon muthu maeni pennendru solla | To say that she is a woman with a body like gold and pearls, |
| Pon muthu maeni pennendru solla | To say that she is a woman with a body like gold kicking, |
| Poovidhazh oram thaen thamizh thulla | Sweet, honey-like Tamil overflows from the edge of her flower-like lips, |
| Female | |
| Varuvaan mogana rooban yena | Thinking that a handsome, charming man would arrive, |
| Kaathirundha kanniyival mogini aanaal | This waiting maiden transformed into an enchantress. |
வருவான் மோகன ரூபன் என
காத்திருந்து கன்னியிவள் மோகினியானாள்
வருவான் மோகன ரூபன் என
காத்திருந்து கன்னியிவள் மோகினியானாள்
பொன்முத்து மேனி பெண் என்று சொல்ல
பொன்முத்து மேனி பெண் என்று சொல்ல
பூவிதழ் ஓரம் தேன் தமிழ் துள்ள
பூவிதழ் ஓரம் தேன் தமிழ் துள்ள
Thinking that a handsome, charming man would arrive,
This waiting maiden transformed into an enchantress.
Thinking that a handsome, charming man would arrive,
This waiting maiden transformed into an enchantress.
To say that she is a woman with a body like gold and pearls,
To say that she is a woman with a body like gold and pearls,
Sweet, honey-like Tamil overflows from the edge of her flower-like lips,
Sweet, honey-like Tamil overflows from the edge of her flower-like lips,
வருவான் மோகன ரூபன் என
காத்திருந்து கன்னியிவள் மோகினியானாள்
Thinking that a handsome, charming man would arrive,
This waiting maiden transformed into an enchantress.
காதல் நிலவு பாதி இரவு
மயக்கத்தில் ஆடும் உலகம்
பிள்ளைப்போல் பாட்டு வெள்ளி தேர் ஓட்டு
கொத்து வண்ண தென்றல் என்னைத் தாலாட்டுது....ஊ...ஊ....
The moon of love, the hour of midnight,
around which the world sways in an intoxicating spell.
A song like a child, driving a silver chariot,
The colorful gentle breeze lulls me to sleep...
வருவான் மோகன ரூபன் என
காத்திருந்து கன்னியிவள் மோகினியானாள்
Thinking that a handsome, charming man would arrive,
This waiting maiden transformed into an enchantress.
வானம் திறந்து ஊர்வசி வந்தால்
வளைத்துக் கொள்வாயா அழகே
பெண்ணுக்கோர் கீதம் கண்ணுக்கோர் பாடம்
கட்டிக் கொண்டு மெல்ல மெல்ல சொன்னால் என்ன....ஆ.....ஆஅ....ஆ....
If Urvashi descends as the sky opens up,
Would you embrace her, my handsome love?
A song for the woman, a lesson for the eyes,
What if you hold me close and tell me softly?
வருவான் மோகன ரூபன் என
காத்திருந்து கன்னியிவள் மோகினியானாள்
பொன்முத்து மேனி பெண் என்று சொல்ல
பொன்முத்து மேனி பெண் என்று சொல்ல
பூவிதழ் ஓரம் தேன் தமிழ் துள்ள
Thinking that a handsome, charming man would arrive,
This waiting maiden transformed into an enchantress.
To say that she is a woman with a body like gold and pearls,
To say that she is a woman with a body like gold kicking,
Sweet, honey-like Tamil overflows from the edge of her flower-like lips,
வருவான் மோகன ரூபன் என
காத்திருந்து கன்னியிவள் மோகினியானாள்
Thinking that a handsome, charming man would arrive,
This waiting maiden transformed into an enchantress.
Varuvaan mogana rooban yena
Thinking that a handsome, charming man would arrive,
Kaathirundha kanniyival mogini aanaal
This waiting maiden transformed into an enchantress.
Varuvaan mogana rooban yena
Thinking that a handsome, charming man would arrive,
Kaathirundha kanniyival mogini aanaal
This waiting maiden transformed into an enchantress.
Pon muthu maeni pennendru solla
To say that she is a woman with a body like gold and pearls,
Pon muthu maeni pennendru solla
To say that she is a woman with a body like gold and pearls,
Poovidhazh oram thaen thamizh thulla
Sweet, honey-like Tamil overflows from the edge of her flower-like lips,
Poovidhazh oram thaen thamizh thulla
Sweet, honey-like Tamil overflows from the edge of her flower-like lips,
Varuvaan mogana rooban yena
Thinking that a handsome, charming man would arrive,
Kaathirundha kanniyival mogini aanaal
This waiting maiden transformed into an enchantress.
Kaadhal nilavu paadhi iravu
The moon of love, the hour of midnight,
Mayakkatthil aadum ulagam
around which the world sways in an intoxicating spell.
Pillai pol paattu velli thaerottu
A song like a child, driving a silver chariot,
Kothu vanna thendral ennai thaalaattudhu..uu…uu…
The colorful gentle breeze lulls me to sleep...
Varuvaan mogana rooban yena
Thinking that a handsome, charming man would arrive,
Kaathirundha kanniyival mogini aanaal
This waiting maiden transformed into an enchantress.
Vaanam thirandhu oorvasi vandhaal
If Urvashi descends as the sky opens up,
Valaithu kolvaayaa azhagae
Would you embrace her, my handsome love?
Pennukkor geedham kannukkor paadam
A song for the woman, a lesson for the eyes,
Katti kondu mella mella chonnaal enna…aa…aaa…aa..
What if you hold me close and tell me softly?
Varuvaan mogana rooban yena
Thinking that a handsome, charming man would arrive,
Kaathirundha kanniyival mogini aanaal
This waiting maiden transformed into an enchantress.
Pon muthu maeni pennendru solla
To say that she is a woman with a body like gold and pearls,
Pon muthu maeni pennendru solla
To say that she is a woman with a body like gold kicking,
Poovidhazh oram thaen thamizh thulla
Sweet, honey-like Tamil overflows from the edge of her flower-like lips,
Varuvaan mogana rooban yena
Thinking that a handsome, charming man would arrive,
Kaathirundha kanniyival mogini aanaal
This waiting maiden transformed into an enchantress.
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
The song 'Varuvaan mogana rooban yena' from Ponnunjal (1973) portrays the heightened romantic anticipation of a young woman yearning for her beloved. She describes her state of transformation from an innocent maiden into a captivating beauty (Mogini) while waiting for her handsome prince (Mogana Rooban). Kannadasan's lyrics evoke rich sensory imagery of midnight romance, comparing her sweet speech to honey-like Tamil and describing nature itself—the cool breeze and midnight moon—as participating in her romantic reverie.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagim)
“Poovidhazh oram thaen thamizh thulla”
Compares sweet words to 'Honey Tamil' (Thaen Thamizh) and lips to 'Flower petals' (Poovidhazh).
Alliteration / Monai
“Varuvaan mogana rooban yena / Kaathirundha kanniyival mogini aanaal”
Repetition of the 'M' sound in 'mogana' and 'mogini' creating a rhythmic melodic cadence.
Mythological Allusion
“Vaanam thirandhu oorvasi vandhaal”
References Urvashi, the legendary celestial nymph, to metaphorically exalt feminine charm and divine beauty.
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Trivia
Ponnunjal (1973) is a classic Tamil romantic drama film starring Sivaji Ganesan and Usha Nandini. The music was composed by M. S. Viswanathan, and this song features vocals by P. Susheela, capturing Kannadasan's masterful blend of classical Tamil imagery with romantic lyricism.
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