maname
மனமேMind, heart, inner self (vocative)
Meaning
This word refers to the inner self, encompassing both intellect and emotion. Dancers encounter it in lyrics where the speaker directly addresses their own mind or heart, often urging it to perform an action like worship, or questioning its state. It signifies an internal monologue or plea.
In the songs
Adhinge palithathenna punniyamo maname
What merit has brought it to fruition here, O mind?
Enakkum Iru Padam - Rama Kathai · Arunachala Kavi
vinaiyara vel vaangum perumaan adiyinai thozhu maname
Oh mind, worship the feet of the Lord who wields the Vel to destroy our karmas.
Vinaiyara Vel Vangum · Traditional
jega jega vinaiyara vel vaangum perumaan adiyinai thozhu maname
Oh mind, worship the feet of the Lord who wields the Vel to destroy our karmas.
Vinaiyara Vel Vangum · Traditional
Thathalikkum maname thathai varuvaalaa
Oh fluttering heart, will my parrot (beloved) come?
Yenathu Iravu Aval Koonthalil · Unknown