P. Susheela and P. Leela lend their voices to ‘Maari Pol Kanneer’ from the film ‘Lava Kusa.’ Lyricist A. Maruthakasi and composer Ghantasala craft a scene where innocent concern meets dramatic tension through melody.
Maari Pol Kanneer
P. Leela | P. Susheela • From “Lava Kusa”
Maari Pol Kanneer Lyrics Translation (from “Lava Kusa”)
The boys repeatedly question their mother’s silent tears, vowing to end her sorrow. They claim readiness to bend bows and surpass Rama’s valor, unaware of their connection to him. Maruthakasi layers irony in their bold declarations.
Maari Pol Kannerai Sindha Karanam YedhammaWhy are you shedding tears like rain, Mother? What’s the reason?
Maari Pol Kannerai Sindha Karanam YedhammaWhy are you shedding tears like rain, Mother? What’s the reason?
Maruvaarthai Sollaamal SummaWithout saying a single word in return, just standing there…
Maari Pol Kannerai Sindha Karanam YedhammaWhy are you shedding tears like rain, Mother? What’s the reason?
Sreeramanai MinjiyaGreater even than Sri Rama
Unveera Maindhar Naangal AmmaWe’re your brave sons, Mother.
Sreeramanai MinjiyaGreater even than Sri Rama
Unveera Maindhar Naangal AmmaWe’re your brave sons, Mother.
Villaagha ValaithuShould we bend the bow?
Varavendumaa SollammaJust say the word, Mother.
Maari Pol Kannerai Sindha Karanam YedhammaWhy are you shedding tears like rain, Mother? What’s the reason?
Annai Thunbam TheerthidaathaIf we can’t end our mother’s sorrow
Thamaiyaraagha Vaazha MaattomWe won’t live as sons anymore.
Annai Thunbam TheerthidaathaIf we can’t end our mother’s sorrow
Thamaiyaraagha Vaazha MaattomWe won’t live as sons anymore.
Ulladhai Nee Sollum VaraiyilUntil you speak what’s in your heart
Unadhu Paadham Naangal VidomWe won’t let go of your feet.
Maari Pol Kannerai Sindha Karanam YedhammaWhy are you shedding tears like rain, Mother? What’s the reason?
Maruvaarthai Sollaamal SummaWithout saying a single word in return, just standing there…
Maari Pol Kannerai Sindha Karanam YedhammaWhy are you shedding tears like rain, Mother? What’s the reason?
Maari Pol Kanneer Music Video
Ghantasala’s strings elevate the ‘Maari Pol Kanneer’ lyrics translation, mirroring a child’s resolve to protect a parent. This track remains essential for understanding Ramayana adaptations in Tamil film music.