kaadhal
காதல்Love, affection, deep emotional attachment.
Meaning
Kaadhal denotes love or deep affection. Dancers encounter this word in lyrics describing the emotional state of a character, often referring to the romantic love between a nayika and nayaka, or the intense devotional love for a deity. It is a core emotion expressed in abhinaya.
In the songs
Nrityam. Magizhchi, sogam, kobam allathu kaadhal pondra unarchigaludan nadana kalaignar oru kathaiyai sollum idam ithu.
Nritya. This is where the dancer tells a story with expressions like showing joy, sadness, anger, or love.
Introduction to Bharatanatyam - Chapter 2 · Unknown
Mazhaiyil nanaindhu kaadhal thulirkkum pozhudhu
When love sprouts while getting drenched in the rain
Muttha Mazhai Pozhiyum · Unknown / Contemporary