sakhiye
सखियेOh friend, female confidante
Meaning
This word is a vocative form meaning 'oh friend'. In Indian classical dance lyrics, it typically refers to a female companion or confidante of the nayika (heroine). The nayika often addresses her sakhi to express her longing for the nayaka (hero) or to seek her help in romantic contexts.
In the songs
Sakhiye indha jaalam enadi endhan swaamiyai vara solladi
Oh friend, why these tricks? Please ask my Lord to come.
Sakhiye Indha Jaalam · Ponniah Pillai (Thanjavur Quartet)
Sakhiye indha jaalam enadi endhan swaamiyai vara solladi
Oh friend, why these tricks? Please ask my Lord to come.
Sakhiye Indha Jaalam · Ponniah Pillai (Thanjavur Quartet)
Idhu samayam sakhiye indha jaalam enadi endhan swaamiyai vara solladi
This is the time, oh friend, why these tricks? Please ask my Lord to come.
Sakhiye Indha Jaalam · Ponniah Pillai (Thanjavur Quartet)
sakhiye
O friend
Sakhiye Indha Jaalam · Ponniah Pillai (Thanjavur Quartet)