Kaaviya Kadhal Lyrics Meaning: Gomathiyin Kaadhalan | A. M. Rajah | Jikki
A. M. Rajah, Jikki, and Ku.Ma.Balasubramaniam deliver “Kaaviya Kadhal” from the 1956 album “Gomathiyin Kaadhalan.” Ku. Ma. Balasubramaniyam wrote this witty Tamil song, with music by Various Artists. It brings legendary lovers into a playful, modern dialogue, reimagining ancient romance.
Released: January 1, 1956
Kaaviya Kadhal
A. M. Rajah | Jikki • From “Gomathiyin Kaadhalan”
Lyricist
Ku. Ma. Balasubramaniyam
Composer
Various Artists
What is the meaning of Kaaviya Kadhal Lyrics from Gomathiyin Kaadhalan?
Jikki praises her lover, stating he captured her heart with “the beauty of your words,” not heroic deeds. A. M. Rajah responds, calling her a “Shakuntala who won’t lose her ring,” implying he will never forget her. Their exchange humorously updates mythological devotion.
Kaviya Kadhal VazhvinThe painting of an epic love story,
Oviyam Name Oviyam NameThat’s us, that’s us.
Kaviya Kadhal VazhvinThe painting of an epic love story,
Oviyam Name Oviyam NameThat’s us, that’s us.
Poovuzhagil Entha Oru Pavalanum PadathaNo poet in this world has ever sung such a tale.
Poovuzhagil Entha Oru Pavalanum PadathaNo poet in this world has ever sung such a tale.
Kaviya Kadhal VazhvinThe painting of an epic love story,
Oviyam Name Oviyam NameThat’s us, that’s us.
Vil Valaiththu MalaiyidumWithout the pain of bending a mighty bow
Vedhanai Illamaleto win a wedding garland.
Vil Valaiththu MalaiyidumWithout the pain of bending a mighty bow
Vedhanai Illamaleto win a wedding garland.
Sollazhagal En ManaththaiOh Rama, you’ve captured my heart
Kollai Konda Ramarewith the sheer beauty of your words.
Man Ootti Varamal Kar Ootti VanthenYou didn’t nurture me from childhood, but came to me offering your hand.
Man Ootti Varamal Kar Ootti VanthenYou didn’t nurture me from childhood, but came to me offering your hand.
Then Thinai Ma Tharamal Thiruvarul ThanthaiYou granted your sacred grace without needing honey or millet offerings.
A A Kaviya Kadhal VazhvinOh, the painting of an epic love story,
Oviyam Name Oviyam NameThat’s us, that’s us.
Varumai Vanthalum Vanaththile EnnaiEven if poverty strikes us in the forest,
Varumai Vanthalum Vanaththile EnnaiEven if poverty strikes us in the forest,
Pirinthodi Pogatha Nalamagarajayou won’t abandon me and run, my great King Nala.
Nalamaga Samaiyale Theriyatha EnnaiTo me, who doesn’t even know how to cook well,
Nayaganai Yettrarulum Thamayanthi Rojayou, my hero, a rose like Damayanti, have graciously accepted me.
NalamagarajaMy great King Nala.
Thamayanthi RojaMy rose-like Damayanti.
NalamagarajaMy great King Nala.
Thamayanthi RojaMy rose-like Damayanti.
A A Kaviya Kadhal VazhvinOh, the painting of an epic love story,
Oviyam Name Oviyam NameThat’s us, that’s us.
Kadhalai Marakkatha Thushyanthan NeereYou’re the Dushyanta who won’t forget his love.
Mothiram Tholaikatha Sagunthalai NeeyeYou’re the Shakuntala who won’t lose her ring.
Erumpaiyum Kollatha Saththiyavan NeereYou’re the truthful one who wouldn’t even harm an ant.
Emanaiyum Kenjatha Saviththiri NeeyeYou’re the Savitri who wouldn’t beg Yama.
The “Gomathiyin Kaadhalan” album presents this self-aware declaration. It positions their bond as a timeless tale, surpassing even ancient poems. Ku. Ma. Balasubramaniyam’s ‘Kaaviya Kadhal’ lyrics meaning redefines epic romance for a new age.
