P. Jayachandran and Vani Jairam sing ‘Samathil Pootha Malli’ from the album ‘Ungalil Oruthi’. Lyricist Kannadasan and composer M.S. Viswanathan craft a romantic duet exchanging vows under moonlight.
Samathil Pootha Malli
P. Jayachandran | Vani Jairam • From “Ungalil Oruthi”
Samathil Pootha Malli Lyrics Meaning P. Jayachandran | Vani Jairam | Ungalil Oruthi
Kannadasan references a myth where a woman replaces Arjuna’s chariot axle with her hand. The male singer questions whether such divine support extends to lifelong partnership.
Samaththil Pooththa MalliLike jasmine blooming on the plains.
Chandhiranai Saatchi VaichuWith the moon standing as our witness.
Saamiyae Unnai EnnaiOh Divine One, between you and me,
Laabaththai Varavu VachchenI’ve recorded our bond as a precious gain.
Saamiyae Unnai EnnaiOh Divine One, between you and me,
Laabaththai Varavu VachchenI’ve recorded our bond as a precious gain.
Mogaththil Vizhunthu VittaHaving fallen into a trance of desire,
Munthaanai IzhuththathammaaIt tugged at the edge of my saree.
Mogaththil Vizhunthu VittaHaving fallen into a trance of desire,
Munthaanai IzhuththathammaaIt tugged at the edge of my saree.
Thegaththin Kurai MaranthuForgetting the flaws of the body,
Themmaangu PaaduthammaaShe sings a gentle folk melody.
Samaththil Pooththa MalliLike jasmine blooming on the plains.
Chandhiranai Saatchi VaichuWith the moon standing as our witness.
Thangame Unnai EnnaiOh my Golden One, between you and me,
Laabaththai Varavu VachchenI’ve recorded our bond as a precious gain.
Thangame Unnai EnnaiOh my Golden One, between you and me,
Laabaththai Varavu VachchenI’ve recorded our bond as a precious gain.
Arjunarukku Thaer IzhuththaWhen the chariot was driven for Arjuna,
Antha Naal PennoruththiThere was a woman in those ancient days.
Arjunarukku Thaer IzhuththaWhen the chariot was driven for Arjuna,
Antha Naal PennoruththiThere was a woman in those ancient days.
Achchaani MurinthathendruSeeing that the axle pin had broken,
Aadhaara Kai KoduththaalShe offered her own hand as support.
Aadhaara Kai KoduththaalShe offered her own hand as support.
Kai Koduththa DeivamagaiThe divine woman who gave her hand,
Kaal Kodukka MaattaaloWon’t she stand with me to walk through life?
Kai Koduththa DeivamagaiThe divine woman who gave her hand,
Kaal Kodukka MaattaaloWon’t she stand with me to walk through life?
Kai Kuzhanthaiyaai IrunthaalIf I become like a babe in her arms,
Paal Kodukka MaattaaloWon’t she offer me milk and nurture me?
Samaththil Pooththa MalliLike jasmine blooming on the plains.
Chandhiranai Saatchi VaichuWith the moon standing as our witness.
Thangame Unnai EnnaiOh my Golden One, between you and me,
Laabaththai Varavu VachchenI’ve recorded our bond as a precious gain.
Nallarumbu VaasamittaScented with fragrant buds,
Naagamani PoonguzhalilIn her flower-decked tresses.
Nallarumbu VaasamittaScented with fragrant buds,
Naagamani PoonguzhalilIn her flower-decked tresses.
Pallarumbu Sirkka KanduSeeing her pearly smile bloom,
Patta Sugam KonjamallaThe pleasure I felt was boundless.
Patta Sugam KonjamallaThe pleasure I felt was boundless.
Sakkaraththu Salangaigal PolLike the bells on a spinning wheel,
Saththamidum SirippatherkkuFor that laughter ringing out,
Sakkaraththu Salangaigal PolLike the bells on a spinning wheel,
Saththamidum SirippatherkkuFor that laughter ringing out,
Sarkkaraiyil Thaen VizhunthuIt’s like honey pouring into sugar,
Santhosam AdaivatharkkuTo reach the heights of happiness.
Santhosam AdaivatharkkuTo reach the heights of happiness.
Samathil Pootha Malli Music Video
Divine pact imagery structures the Samathil Pootha Malli lyrics translation. The Ungalil Oruthi track frames love as both spiritual commitment and mutual gain.