Kaalamagal Madiyinile Lyrics Translation | Odumnadhi | P. Susheela
P. Susheela’s “Kaalamagal Madiyinile,” from the album Odumnadhi, features lyrics by Kannadasan and stars B. Saroja Devi. The song begins by drawing a parallel between a river flowing from the Goddess of Time and the fate that follows a young woman’s path. It establishes this comparison from the opening lines.
The lyrics directly question the purpose of this pre-set destiny. A central question asks why a river’s flood is for the town, but a woman’s heart must follow its fate for an unknown reason. Another line observes that while a vine can grow in water, a vine nourished by tears is found only within a woman.
Kalamagal Madiyinile Oodum NadhiA river runs from the lap of the Goddess of Time
Kanni Magal Vazhiyinile Adum VidhiA fate dances along a young woman’s path
Kalamagal Madiyinile Oodum NadhiA river runs from the lap of the Goddess of Time
Kanni Magal Vazhiyinile Adum VidhiA fate dances along a young woman’s path
Nadhiyodu Vandha Vellam Oorukkaga EnThe flood that comes with the river is for the town
Vidhiyodu Sellum Ullam YarukkagaBut for whom does my heart travel with its fate?
Kalamagal Madiyinile Oodum NadhiA river runs from the lap of the Goddess of Time
Kanni Magal Vazhiyinile Adum VidhiA fate dances along a young woman’s path
Thanneeril Valarndha KodiA vine that grows in water
Mannil Undu Undutruly exists on this earth
Kanneril Valarndha Kodi Pennil UnduA vine that grows in tears is found within a woman
Thanneeril Valarndha KodiA vine that grows in water
Mannil Undu Unduit’s a sight you’ll see on this land
Kanneril Valarndha Kodi Pennil UnduBut a vine that’s nourished by tears is found only within a woman
Manam Thedi Adugindra Malarum Undu UnduA flower that dances seeking a heart, it surely exists
Manam Thedi Adugindra Malarum UnduThere is a flower that dances, seeking a heart
Nalla Manam Thedi Vadugindra Pennum Undu UnduAnd a woman who withers seeking a good soul, she truly exists
Manam Thedi Vadugindra Pennum UnduThere is a woman who withers, just seeking a soul
Kalamagal Madiyinile Oodum NadhiA river runs from the lap of the Goddess of Time
Kanni Magal Vazhiyinile Adum VidhiA fate dances along a young woman’s path
Gangai Varum Neerinile Punidham Undu UnduIn the waters where the ‘Ganges’ flows, there is great holiness
Mangaiyaval Nenjinile Deivam UnduIn the heart of a woman, there is divinity
Deepam Ulla Maligaiyil Oliyum Undu UnduIn a mansion with a lamp, there is also light
Deivame Kann Thirandhal Vazhvum Undu UnduIf the Goddess just opens her eyes, there is a life to be lived
Deivame Kann Thirandhal Vazhvum UnduIf the Goddess just opens her eyes, there is a life
Kalamagal Madiyinile Oodum NadhiA river runs from the lap of the Goddess of Time
Kanni Magal Vazhiyinile Adum VidhiA fate dances along a young woman’s path
Uyire Nee Vaduvadhu YarukkagaOh my soul, for whose sake are you withering?
Udalodu Serndhu Vandha UravukkagaFor the relationships that came with this body
Kalamagal Madiyinile Oodum NadhiA river runs from the lap of the Goddess of Time
Kanni Magal Vazhiyinile Adum VidhiA fate dances along a young woman’s path
The song moves from a resigned observation to a direct inquiry about who benefits from a woman’s life. The meaning of the ‘Kaalamagal Madiyinile’ lyrics examines the expectation of female sacrifice. It concludes with an appeal, suggesting that a real life is possible only if a divine power acknowledges this suffering.
