T. M. Soundarajan delivers ‘Paayatha Kanal’ from the album ‘Srivalli’. Lyricist Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass and composer G. Ramanathan shape a classical tribute to a woman of rare beauty and unconquerable pride.
Paayatha Kanal
T. M. Soundarajan • From “Srivalli”
What is the meaning of Paayatha Kanal Lyrics from Srivalli?
Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass compares her spirit to a ‘noble deer that doesn’t bow its head’ (‘Thalai saayadha maan’). The lyrics state she remains unshaken by the sight of an arrow, with a heart that does not waver.
Paayatha Kanal Paaya KavanendhiHolding a sling where fire won’t leap
Vilaiyadum KalaiyinameOh, you playful work of art
Kaayatha Kanal Paaya KavanendhiHolding a sling where heat won’t leap
Vilaiyadum KalaiyinameOh, you playful work of art
Theiyaadha Nilavu Pol DeiveeghaDivine like the unwaning moon
Oli Veesum Kalai SelvameYou radiant treasure of grace
Thaayadhi Maamanai Kandathu PolLike seeing a beloved kin
Pun Muruval SeidhaalumThough you offer a gentle smile
Thalai Saayadha Maan Nalla Jaadhi MaanA high-born deer that never bows
Thulli Paayadha MaanA deer that doesn’t flee
Saayadha MaanAn unbowed deer
Nalla Jaadhi MaanA noble breed
Thulli Paayadha MaanA deer that doesn’t flee
Thalai Saayadha Maan Paayadha MaanHead held high, this deer won’t run
Kaanal Vanamaai SezhithaalumThough the mirage forest thrives
Thulli Paayaadha MaanThis deer won’t leap away
Karpanai Kettaadha Oru Arpudha PudhumaiyoduWith a wonder beyond all dreams
Kavanathil Aayalotti Kanni Paruvam NirandhadhumDriving foes with a sling, full of youth
Paayadha Maan Thulli Paayadha MaanThis deer won’t leap, it doesn’t flee
Kanaiyil Padadha NilaiyilaeUncaught by the arrow
Mei Kaadhal Ulaavum ValaiyilaeIn the net where true love roams
Kanaiyil Padadha NilaiyilaeUncaught by the arrow
Mei Kaadhal Ulaavum ValaiyilaeIn the net where true love roams
Ulam Kaniyavae Manam MagizhavaeHeart melting, spirit rejoicing
Than Dhinathai Maranthu Vanathil Vasithu VarumForgetting time, living in the wild
Paayadha Maan Thulli Paayadha MaanThis deer won’t leap, it doesn’t flee
Kaavana Medhinil TheeviramaagaIntensely guarding the watchtower
Kaaval Purindhidum Sundhara MaanA beautiful deer stands watch
Kalavai Sandhana KadhambavaadaiScent of sandal and mixed blooms
Kamalum Azhagiya Yevvana MaanA fragrant, youthful, lovely deer
Kangana Kanakanavendru MuzhangaWith bangles jingling loud
Sadhangai Kulungum Suthanthira MaanAnklets shaking, a free deer
KalangaadhuUnshaken
Kalangaadhu Kanaiyai Kandu MayangaadhuUnshaken, unmoved by the arrow
Kalangaadhu Kanaiyai Kandu MayangaadhuUnshaken, unmoved by the arrow
Manamum Thayangaadhu Maraindhu PadhungaadhuMind steady, hiding nowhere
Madhiyum Thavaradhu Edhaiyum MadhiyadhuSharp-witted, bowing to no one
Anudhinamum Thinai Kaaval PurindhaalumThough guarding millet every day
Amudha Kalai Thavazhalum NilaiWhere nectar-like art flows free
Kumudha Malar Ezhil VadhanamA face lovely as a lily
Vadadha MaanAn unfading deer
Vandhadundo Undhan PaarvaiyilaeHave you ever seen such a one?
Undhan PaarvaiyilaeWithin your gaze
Paayatha Kanal Music Video
The ‘Paayatha Kanal’ lyrics meaning centers on dignified strength. This Tamil song celebrates an independent woman who is both admired and untamed.