Mannargal Vanagum Cover Art

Mannargal Vanagum Lyrics

From the movie Anbu Thangai

Mannargal Vanagum Song Lyrics is the track from Anbu Thangai Tamil Film – 1974, Starring R. Muthuraman, J. Jayalalithaa, Major Sundarrajan, S. V. Ramadas, Srikanth, Jaya Guhanathan, K. A. Thangavelu, Suruli Rajan, Sachu, CID Sakunthala. This song was sung by பி. சுஷீலா. The music was composed by K. V. Mahadevan. Lyrics works penned by Kannadasan.

Track Credits & Star Cast

Music & Lyrics

KV
Music DirectorK. V. Mahadevan
K
LyricistKannadasan

Singers

பச
Singerபி. சுஷீலா

Bharathaththil puththa madham veerundri iruntha kaalam
Padalipuththiraththil oru aadalarasi
Angangal thirandiruntha
Azhagu silai vaasavathaththai

Mannargal vanangum silaiyaanaen Ullangal mayangum kalaiyaanaen
Kannazhagil aasai kondu Kattilukku yaekkam kondu
Enni enni bodhai kondu

Mannargal vanangum silaiyaanaen

Vaayidhazh madhurasaththil aada vaippaen
Vaarththeduththa kinnangalil ooravaippaen
Maaya sugangalellaam malara vaippaen
Maaya sugangalellaam malara vaippaen
Mattroruththi illaiyendru pesa vaippaen

Mannargal vanangum silaiyaanaen

Puththam saranam kachchaami Sangam saranam kachchaami
Dharmam saranam kachchaami

Avargal mannargal en adimaigal Ivano azhagaanavan
Ivanai thedi en kangal pogindrana Thodarnthu en ullamum pogirathu
Yaen naanum ponaalenna…

Kaana vaiththana kangal un maeniyai Kandu kondana vedhaantha nyaaniyai
Aada vaiththana anantha penmaiyai Arinthu kondana inbaththin unmaiyai

Kangalin kaatchi poiyyae Kadhalum poiyyir poiyyae
Penmaiyin azhagum poiyyae Pesidum mozhiyum poiyyae

Azhagiya mangai thirumugam kandu Anbu nirainthoru inbamadainthu
Pazhagiya panjanai paal pazham undu Paarththa pinnaal varum nyaanamum undu
Azhaikkindraen swaami azhaikkindraen

Bogam azhaikindrathu Buddhanukku velaiyilli
Mogam azhaikkindrathu Munivanukku velaiyillai
Kaalam azhaikkattum kann thiranthu paarkkattum Varugindraen penmaiyae varugindraen

Aadinaal aval aadinaal Kodai vasanthamendrum
Kulirendrum mazhaiyendrum Odiya kaalangal oduvathariyaamal

Aadinaal ulamaadinaal udalaadinaal Thaanaadinaal thallaadinaal

Ilamai poe vittathu azhagu poe vittathu Yaarennai theduvaar
Ini yaarennai theduvaar

Puththam saranam kachchaami Sangam saranam kachchaami
Dharmam saranam kachchaami

Vediththa malar azhaiththapothu Varavillaiyae saami
Vizhuntha malar kaanbatharkku vanththaeno

Kadhalai poi endraen Kavanikkavillai neeyae
Azhagellaam poi endraenae Ariyavum illai neeyae

Poiyendrum ariyumunnae Bogigal varuvaar thaayae
Poiyendru arintha pinthaan Nyaanigal varuvaar thaayae

Puththam saranam kachchaami Sangam saranam kachchaami
Dharmam saranam kachchaami

Song Meaning & Analysis

This song from 'Anbu Thangai' beautifully narrates the Buddhist tale of Vasavadatta, a renowned courtesan of Pataliputra, and the Buddhist monk Upagupta. Initially, Vasavadatta, proud of her beauty and power to captivate kings, sees herself as an irresistible force. She is drawn to Upagupta, a handsome monk, and attempts to entice him with promises of worldly pleasures and love. Her verses reflect her confidence in her allure, believing she can make him abandon his ascetic path. However, Upagupta, representing the path of renunciation, initially declines her advances, stating that desire and infatuation have no place for a Buddha or a sage, but promises to come when the time is right.

Years pass, and Vasavadatta's beauty fades, her youth gone, and she is afflicted by disease, abandoned by her former admirers. It is then that Upagupta visits her. Her lament questions why he didn't come when she was a blooming flower but chose to visit when she was a fallen one. The song culminates in Upagupta's profound teaching: pleasure-seekers come when one is unaware of the transient nature of beauty and desire, but true sages come only after one has realized the falsity of such worldly attachments. This poignant narrative explores themes of desire versus renunciation, the impermanence of physical beauty, and the ultimate path to spiritual wisdom, ending with Vasavadatta's eventual embrace of the Buddhist refuge.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the singer of Mannargal Vanagum?

Mannargal Vanagum is sung by பி. சுஷீலா.

Which movie is Mannargal Vanagum from?

The song Mannargal Vanagum is featured in the movie Anbu Thangai.

Who wrote the lyrics for Mannargal Vanagum?

The lyrics for Mannargal Vanagum were written by Kannadasan with music composed by K. V. Mahadevan.

Is English translation available for Mannargal Vanagum lyrics?

Yes! Mannargal Vanagum lyrics from Anbu Thangai include line-by-line English translation, English transliteration, and native Tamil script on Lyricsverse.

What is the meaning of Mannargal Vanagum lyrics?

This song from 'Anbu Thangai' beautifully narrates the Buddhist tale of Vasavadatta, a renowned courtesan of Pataliputra, and the Buddhist monk Upagupta. Initially, Vasavadatta, proud of her beauty and power to captivate kings, sees herself as an irresistible force. She is drawn to Upagupta, a handsome monk, and attempts to entice him with promises of worldly pleasures and love. Her verses reflect her confidence in her allure, believing she can make him abandon his ascetic path. However, Upagupta, representing the path of renunciation, initially declines her advances, stating that desire and infatuation have no place for a Buddha or a sage, but promises to come when the time is right. Years pass, and Vasavadatta's beauty fades, her youth gone, and she is afflicted by disease, abandoned by her former admirers. It is then that Upagupta visits her. Her lament questions why he didn't come when she was a blooming flower but chose to visit when she was a fallen one. The song culminates in Upagupta's profound teaching: pleasure-seekers come when one is unaware of the transient nature of beauty and desire, but true sages come only after one has realized the falsity of such worldly attachments. This poignant narrative explores themes of desire versus renunciation, the impermanence of physical beauty, and the ultimate path to spiritual wisdom, ending with Vasavadatta's eventual embrace of the Buddhist refuge.

Music Video

Mannargal Vanagum official music video

Song Details

Song NameMannargal Vanagum
Singersபி. சுஷீலா
LyricistKannadasan
LanguageTamil

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