T. L. Maharajan and B. S. Sasireka voice ‘Enthan Karpanai Theril’ in M. S. Viswanathan’s Sri Ramajayam album. Lyricist Kannadasan constructs a devotional mood through celestial comparisons.
Enthan Karpanai Theril
B. S. Sasireka | T. L. Maharajan • From “Sri Ramajayam”
Enthan Karpanai Theril Lyrics Translation B. S. Sasireka | T. L. Maharajan | Sri Ramajayam
Maharajan describes his beloved as a camphor flower in his imagination’s chariot. Sasireka counters by asking how he gained such divine attributes himself.
Enthan Karpanai Theril Ulla Karpoora PoovaeYou are the camphor flower in the chariot of my imagination.
Suvai Karpaga Saaraai Nee ThiththippathennaWhy do you taste as sweet as the essence of the divine tree?
Enthan Karpanai Theril Ulla Karpoora PoovaeYou are the camphor flower in the chariot of my imagination.
Suvai Karpaga Saaraai Nee ThiththippathennaWhy do you taste as sweet as the essence of the divine tree?
Inikkindra Kaamathenu PaalaiIs it the sweet milk of the divine ‘Kamadhenu’,
Kotti KulikkindrthaalaeThat you pour and bathe in?
Suvaikkindra Seva AmuthinaiIs it the tasty divine nectar,
Mattum KudikkindrathaalaeThat you drink exclusively?
Inikkindra Kaamathenu PaalaiIs it the sweet milk of the divine ‘Kamadhenu’,
Kotti KulikkindrthaalaeThat you pour and bathe in?
Suvaikkindra Seva AmuthinaiIs it the tasty divine nectar,
Mattum KudikkindrathaalaeThat you drink exclusively?
Kaamadevanin BaanamThe arrow of ‘Kamadeva’, the god of love,
Unthan PoovizhiyaagumIs actually your flower-like eye.
Sorkka Logangal YaavumAll the heavenly worlds,
Unthan Meanikkul AadumSeem to dance within your form.
Enthan Karpanai KoyilIn the temple of my imagination,
Konda Porsilai NeeyaeYou are the golden idol enshrined.
Pala Arputha Paadam Nee KarppipathennaWhy are you teaching me so many wonderful lessons?
Thangam Minnum MaeniYour body shines like gold,
Inbam Ennum MaedaiIt is a stage for pleasure.
Angu Vanthu Naan AadavoShall I come there and dance?
Thangam Minnum MaeniYour body shines like gold,
Inbam Ennum MaedaiIt is a stage for pleasure.
Angu Vanthu Naan AadavoShall I come there and dance?
Yevvanaththin Veedu Nenjil Iru KooduYour chest is the home of youth, a twin sanctuary.
Yevvanaththin Veedu Nenjil Iru KooduYour chest is the home of youth, a twin sanctuary.
Mogaththai ThaalaattavoShall I cradle your desire?
Melam Kotta VidungalLet the drums beat loud.
Thaali Katti VidungalLet the sacred knot be tied.
Kadhal KattilidungalPrepare the bed for our love.
Aadum ThottilidungalSet up the swaying cradle.
Enthan Karpanai Theril Ulla Karpoora PoovaeYou are the camphor flower in the chariot of my imagination.
Suvai Karpaga Saaraai Nee ThiththippathennaWhy do you taste as sweet as the essence of the divine tree?
Antharaththai Aalum Indhiranun KolamThe majestic form of ‘Indra’, ruler of the skies,
Ungalukku Yaar ThanthathiWho bestowed this upon you?
Antharaththai Aalum Indhiranun KolamThe majestic form of ‘Indra’, ruler of the skies,
Ungalukku Yaar ThanthathiWho bestowed this upon you?
Angamurum Aadai Thannai Meerum PaarvaiA gaze that pierces through the clothes on the body,
Angamurum Aadai Thannai Meerum PaarvaiA gaze that pierces through the clothes on the body,
Kangalukku Yaen VanthathoWhy did it come to your eyes?
Kani Muttrum IrunthumEven though the fruit is whole,
Sulai Mattum ArunthumI consume only the tasty flesh.
Kala Yaavum ArinthaKnowing all the arts,
Oru Medhiyadi NaanI am a wise genius.
Enthan Karpanai KoyilIn the temple of my imagination,
Konda Porsilai NeeyaeYou are the golden idol enshrined.
Pala Arputha Paadam Nee KarppipathennaWhy are you teaching me so many wonderful lessons?
Enthan Karpanai Theril Ulla Karpoora PoovaeYou are the camphor flower in the chariot of my imagination.
Suvai Karpaga Saaraai Nee ThiththippathennaWhy do you taste as sweet as the essence of the divine tree?
Enthan Karpanai Theril Music Video
Kannadasan’s lyrics meaning for ‘Enthan Karpanai Theril’ elevates romantic admiration to spiritual worship through Tamil poetic tradition.