P. Leela’s voice delivers “Aadum Kalai” from the album “Tenali Raman”. Kannadasan wrote the lyrics, Vishwanathan Ramamoorthy composed the music. The track captures the vibrant beauty of youthful grace in motion.
Aadum Kalai
P. Leela • From “Tenali Raman”
Tenali Raman’s Aadum Kalai Tamil Lyrics English Translation
Kannadasan states all performing arts narrate a young woman’s charm. He describes her dark tresses, “Kaar Mugil Kuzhal Thaavi Mugathodu Vilaiyaadu,” playing around her face. This imagery establishes her aesthetic power as the art’s focus.
Adum Kalaiyellam Paruva MangaiyarAll performing arts tell a story of young women’s beauty.
Azhagu Koorum KadhaiyagumeThey narrate the charm of blossoming young women.
Adum Kalaiyellam Paruva MangaiyarAll performing arts tell a story of young women’s beauty.
Azhagu Koorum KadhaiyagumeThey narrate the charm of blossoming young women.
Vensilai Meni EzhiloduHer graceful body, like a white statue.
Vilaiyadum Madhu Nadamadum PodhuWhen her intoxicating playfulness dances around,
Nal Sugam Veru YedhuWhat other true pleasure is there?
Adum Kalaiyellam Paruva MangaiyarAll performing arts tell a story of young women’s beauty.
Azhagu Koorum KadhaiyagumeThey narrate the charm of blossoming young women.
Kaivalai Singaram Kalaivannam PadaWhen her bangles’ beauty creates artistry,
Ha A A AAhhh.
Kaivalai Singaram Kalaivannam PadaWhen her bangles’ beauty creates artistry,
Kaviya Kannirandum Pudhumurai Isai NadaHer poetic eyes become a new, musical rhythm.
Kar Mugil Kuzhal Thavi Mugathodu VilaiyaduHer dark, cloud-like tresses play around her face.
Kar Mugil Kuzhal Thavi Mugathodu VilaiyaduHer dark, cloud-like tresses play around her face.
Kalai Gyana Manam Nadum NadaiyudanWith a gait that an artistic mind would truly seek.
Thajam Thajam Thanam Thadheem ThagidathomenaWith the rhythmic syllables ‘Thajam Thajam Thanam Thadheem Thagidathomena’ (‘bols’ used in Indian classical dance).
Adum Kalaiyellam Paruva MangaiyarAll performing arts tell a story of young women’s beauty.
Azhagu Koorum KadhaiyagumeThey narrate the charm of blossoming young women.
Malar Meedhu Nadai Podum Ilanthendral KanaAs if a gentle breeze walks over flowers.
Manankondu Suvaiyudan Kuyil Yavum PadaAnd all the cuckoos sing with heartfelt relish.
Malar Meedhu Nadai Podum Ilanthendral KanaAs if a gentle breeze walks over flowers.
Manankondu Suvaiyudan Kuyil Yavum PadaAnd all the cuckoos sing with heartfelt relish.
Mayil Adum Solaiyin Ezhil Koorum VannameLike the vibrant beauty told by a grove where peacocks dance.
Mayil Adum Solaiyin Ezhil Koorum VannameLike the vibrant beauty told by a grove where peacocks dance.
Kalaikandu Uyir Yavum Magizhndhadum EndrumeAll living beings will always rejoice and dance upon seeing such art.
Kalaikandu Uyir Yavum Magizhndhadum EndrumeAll living beings will always rejoice and dance upon seeing such art.
Kanindhe Vizhi Malar Tharu MadhuvinaiThe nectar that ripens and flows from her lotus-like eyes,
Arundhi Arundhi Azhagiladi Varum IdhayamDrinking it repeatedly, a beautiful, youthful heart emerges.
Pudhumai Nadi Kalai Pala PayilumThose who seek novelty and practice many arts,
Munivargal Ulagamum Idhai AriyumEven the world of sages knows this truth.
Thuyar Azhindhum Sugam NiraindhumAs sorrow is destroyed and joy fills everything,
Asaindhum Valaindhum AzhaguraSwaying and curving beautifully,
Thathom Thagidathom Thathom ThagidathomWith the rhythmic syllables ‘Thathom Thagidathom, Thathom Thagidathom,
Thathom Thagidathom Thaga Thimi EnaThathom Thagidathom Thaga Thimi’ (‘bols’ used in Indian classical dance).
Adum Kalaiyellam Paruva MangaiyarAll performing arts tell a story of young women’s beauty.
Azhagu Koorum KadhaiyagumeThey narrate the charm of blossoming young women.
Aadum Kalai Music Video
P. Leela’s vocal performance confirms the world of sages recognizes this profound truth. The “Aadum Kalai” lyrics meaning reveals that art finds ultimate pleasure in feminine allure. It celebrates movement and elegance.