L. R. Eswari’s voice captures an inviting mood in ‘Palinginal Oru’ from the 1968 Tamil film ‘Vallavan Oruvan’. Kannadasan wrote the lyrics, and S. Vedhachalam composed the music. The song extends an invitation to a grand crystal palace and a bejeweled hall.
Palinginal Oru
L. R. Eswari • From “Vallavan Oruvan”
Vallavan Oruvan’s Palinginal Oru Tamil Lyrics English Translation
Kannadasan describes a “crystal palace” and a “bejeweled hall in its prime.” He calls life a “dramatic stage” where understanding comes from participation. The lyrics ask who knows tomorrow’s events.
Palinginal Oru MaligaiThere’s a palace made of crystal,
Paruvathil Mani MandabamA bejeweled hall in its prime.
Uyarathil Oru GopuramA tall ‘gopuram’ temple tower,
Unnai Azhaikuthu VaIt’s calling out for you, come.
Palinginal Oru MaligaiThere’s a palace made of crystal,
Paruvathil Mani MandabamA bejeweled hall in its prime.
Uyarathil Oru GopuramA tall ‘gopuram’ temple tower,
Unnai Azhaikuthu VaIt’s calling out for you, come.
Irupatho Oru Nadaga MedaiWhat exists is a dramatic stage,
Iravu Nerathu Malligai VadaiAnd the fragrance of night-blooming jasmine.
Irupatho Oru Nadaga MedaiWhat exists is a dramatic stage,
Iravu Nerathu Malligai VadaiAnd the fragrance of night-blooming jasmine.
Thirapatho Oru Sinthanai KadhavuA door to contemplation is opening,
Thedi Eduthal Anatha UravuIf you seek it, you’ll find an eternal bond.
Uravu Uravu Uravu UravuA bond, a bond, a bond, a bond.
Palinginal Oru MaligaiThere’s a palace made of crystal,
Paruvathil Mani MandabamA bejeweled hall in its prime.
Uyarathil Oru GopuramA tall ‘gopuram’ temple tower,
Unnai Azhaikuthu VaIt’s calling out for you, come.
Nalai Varuvathu Yarukku TheriyumWho knows what tomorrow will bring?
Nadanthu Parthal Nadagam PuriyumOnly by walking through it will you understand the drama.
Nalai Varuvathu Yarukku TheriyumWho knows what tomorrow will bring?
Nadanthu Parthal Nadagam PuriyumOnly by walking through it will you understand the drama.
Kalai Pozhuthu Oorukku VidiyumThe morning will dawn for the whole town,
Kanni Ninaikkum Kariyam MudiyumAnd the maiden’s wishes will come true.
Mudiyum Mudiyum Mudiyum MudiyumIt’ll be complete, it’ll be complete, it’ll be complete, it’ll be complete.
Palinginal Oru MaligaiThere’s a palace made of crystal,
Paruvathil Mani MandabamA bejeweled hall in its prime.
Uyarathil Oru GopuramA tall ‘gopuram’ temple tower,
Unnai Azhaikuthu VaIt’s calling out for you, come.
Palinginal Oru Music Video
The song suggests actively living life to experience its full “drama.” The wisdom in the ‘Palinginal Oru’ lyrics meaning encourages seizing present moments. This approach reveals life’s deeper bonds and desired outcomes.