kondal
Tamil
Dark cloud; took, received, captured.
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Meaning
This word has two distinct meanings. As a noun, it refers to a dark cloud, often used to describe the complexion or hue of deities like Krishna. As a verbal form, it means to take, receive, or capture, frequently appearing in phrases related to emotions, such as 'losing one's heart'.
In the songs
Nangai kailai nathan thanai kandal manam kondal
The maiden saw the Lord of Kailasa and lost her heart to him
Angayarkanni · Lalgudi Jayaraman
Kondal mani vannanukku kannanukku mangalam
Auspiciousness to the one with the hue of dark clouds, to Kannan
Enakkum Iru Padam - Rama Kathai · Arunachala Kavi