Aadi Pizhaithaalum Paadi Pizhaithaalum
From Padikkadha Medhai · 1960
- Lyricist
- A. Maruthakasi
- Singer
- P. Leela
- Music director
- K. V. Mahadevan
- Details
- Padikkadha Medhai1960
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Aadi pizhaithaalum paadi pizhaithaalum | Whether making a living by dancing or singing, |
| Anbum panbum ellaiyadi | Love and character know no bounds, my dear. |
| Aadi pizhaithaalum paadi pizhaithaalum | Whether making a living by dancing or singing, |
| Anbum panbum ellaiyadi | Love and character know no bounds, my dear. |
| Pagutharivai kedikkaadha perumai alikkaadha | As long as it does not spoil rationality or ruin self-respect, |
| Edhilum kevalam illaiyadi | There is no disgrace in doing any work, my dear. |
| Pagutharivai kedikkaadha perumai alikkaadha | As long as it does not spoil rationality or ruin self-respect, |
| Edhilum kevalam illaiyadi | There is no disgrace in doing any work, my dear. |
| Female | |
| Aadi pizhaithaalum paadi pizhaithaalum | Whether making a living by dancing or singing, |
| Anbum panbum ellaiyadi | Love and character know no bounds, my dear. |
| Female | |
| Pachai kodi pondra pennai manam kolla | To marry a tender girl who is like a green vine, |
| Kanakkaiyum ketkkudhadi | People demand financial calculations and dowry, my dear. |
| Pachai kodi pondra pennai manam kolla | To marry a tender girl who is like a green vine, |
| Kanakkaiyum ketkkudhadi | People demand financial calculations and dowry, my dear. |
| Puvi ichai mozhi pesi enna varum endru | Speaking sweet worldly words to see what advantage they get, |
| Iruppaiyum paarkkudhadi | They closely examine one's wealth and status, my dear. |
| Puvi ichai mozhi pesi enna varum endru | Speaking sweet worldly words to see what advantage they get, |
| Iruppaiyum paarkkudhadi | They closely examine one's wealth and status, my dear. |
| Female | |
| Aadi pizhaithaalum paadi pizhaithaalum | Whether making a living by dancing or singing, |
| Anbum panbum ellaiyadi | Love and character know no bounds, my dear. |
| Female | |
| Vaazhvu varum podhu sondha murai paesi | When good times and prosperity arrive, claim relations, |
| Varubavar kodiyadi | Millions of fair-weather friends will flock to you, my dear. |
| Vaazhvu varum podhu sondha murai paesi | When good times and prosperity arrive, claim relations, |
| Varubavar kodiyadi | Millions of fair-weather friends will flock to you, my dear. |
| Nilai thaazhndhu varum podhu | When one's status falls and adversity strikes, |
| Petra magan kooda thanguvadhillaiyadi | Even one's own son will not stay to comfort you, my dear. |
| Nilai thaazhndhu varum podhu | When one's status falls and adversity strikes, |
| Petra magan kooda thanguvadhillaiyadi | Even one's own son will not stay to comfort you, my dear. |
| Female | |
| Pasikku virundhaaga noikku marundhaaga | Serving as food for the hungry and medicine for the sick, |
| Iruppavar dheivamadi | Those who help in need are equivalent to God, my dear. |
| Pasikku virundhaaga noikku marundhaaga | Serving as food for the hungry and medicine for the sick, |
| Iruppavar dheivamadi | Those who help in need are equivalent to God, my dear. |
| Than pasiyai karudhaamal pirarukku kodupporgal | Disregarding their own hunger and offering food to others, |
| Dheivathin dheivamadi | They are the God of all gods, my dear. |
| Than pasiyai karudhaamal pirarukku kodupporgal | Disregarding their own hunger and offering food to others, |
| Dheivathin dheivamadi | They are the God of all gods, my dear. |
| Female | |
| Aadi pizhaithaalum paadi pizhaithaalum | Whether making a living by dancing or singing, |
| Anbum panbum ellaiyadi | Love and character know no bounds, my dear. |
| Pagutharivai kedikkaadha perumai alikkaadha | As long as it does not spoil rationality or ruin self-respect, |
| Edhilum kevalam illaiyadi | There is no disgrace in doing any work, my dear. |
| Female | |
| Aadi pizhaithaalum paadi pizhaithaalum | Whether making a living by dancing or singing, |
| Anbum panbum ellaiyadi | Love and character know no bounds, my dear. |
ஆடிப் பிழைத்தாலும் பாடிப் பிழைத்தாலும்
அன்பும் பண்பும் எல்லையடி
ஆடிப் பிழைத்தாலும் பாடிப் பிழைத்தாலும்
அன்பும் பண்பும் எல்லையடி
பகுத்தறிவைக் கெடுக்காத பெருமை அழிக்காத
எதிலும் கேவலம் இல்லையடி
பகுத்தறிவைக் கெடுக்காத பெருமை அழிக்காத
எதிலும் கேவலம் இல்லையடி
Whether making a living by dancing or singing,
Love and character know no bounds, my dear.
Whether making a living by dancing or singing,
Love and character know no bounds, my dear.
As long as it does not spoil rationality or ruin self-respect,
There is no disgrace in doing any work, my dear.
As long as it does not spoil rationality or ruin self-respect,
There is no disgrace in doing any work, my dear.
ஆடிப் பிழைத்தாலும் பாடிப் பிழைத்தாலும்
அன்பும் பண்பும் எல்லையடி
Whether making a living by dancing or singing,
Love and character know no bounds, my dear.
பச்சைக்கொடி போன்ற பெண்ணை மணம் கொள்ளப்
பணத்தையும் கேட்குதடி
பச்சைக்கொடி போன்ற பெண்ணை மணம் கொள்ளப்
பணத்தையும் கேட்குதடி
புவி இச்சைமொழி பேசி என்ன வருமென்று
இருப்பையும் பார்க்குதடி
புவி இச்சைமொழி பேசி என்ன வருமென்று
இருப்பையும் பார்க்குதடி
To marry a tender girl who is like a green vine,
People demand financial calculations and dowry, my dear.
To marry a tender girl who is like a green vine,
People demand financial calculations and dowry, my dear.
Speaking sweet worldly words to see what advantage they get,
They closely examine one's wealth and status, my dear.
Speaking sweet worldly words to see what advantage they get,
They closely examine one's wealth and status, my dear.
ஆடிப் பிழைத்தாலும் பாடிப் பிழைத்தாலும்
அன்பும் பண்பும் எல்லையடி
Whether making a living by dancing or singing,
Love and character know no bounds, my dear.
வாழ்வு வரும்பொழுது சொந்தமுறை பேசி
வருபவர் கோடியடி
வாழ்வு வரும்பொழுது சொந்தமுறை பேசி
வருபவர் கோடியடி
நிலை தாழ்ந்து வரும்போது
பெற்ற மகன் கூட தங்குவதில்லையடி
நிலை தாழ்ந்து வரும்போது
பெற்ற மகன் கூட தங்குவதில்லையடி
When good times and prosperity arrive, claim relations,
Millions of fair-weather friends will flock to you, my dear.
When good times and prosperity arrive, claim relations,
Millions of fair-weather friends will flock to you, my dear.
When one's status falls and adversity strikes,
Even one's own son will not stay to comfort you, my dear.
When one's status falls and adversity strikes,
Even one's own son will not stay to comfort you, my dear.
பசிக்கு விருந்தாக நோய்க்கு மருந்தாக
இருப்பவர் தெய்வமடி
பசிக்கு விருந்தாக நோய்க்கு மருந்தாக
இருப்பவர் தெய்வமடி
தன் பசியைக் கருதாமல் பிறர்க்குக் கொடுப்போர்கள்
தெய்வத்தின் தெய்வமடி
தன் பசியைக் கருதாமல் பிறர்க்குக் கொடுப்போர்கள்
தெய்வத்தின் தெய்வமடி
Serving as food for the hungry and medicine for the sick,
Those who help in need are equivalent to God, my dear.
Serving as food for the hungry and medicine for the sick,
Those who help in need are equivalent to God, my dear.
Disregarding their own hunger and offering food to others,
They are the God of all gods, my dear.
Disregarding their own hunger and offering food to others,
They are the God of all gods, my dear.
ஆடிப் பிழைத்தாலும் பாடிப் பிழைத்தாலும்
அன்பும் பண்பும் எல்லையடி
பகுத்தறிவைக் கெடுக்காத பெருமை அழிக்காத
எதிலும் கேவலம் இல்லையடி
Whether making a living by dancing or singing,
Love and character know no bounds, my dear.
As long as it does not spoil rationality or ruin self-respect,
There is no disgrace in doing any work, my dear.
ஆடிப் பிழைத்தாலும் பாடிப் பிழைத்தாலும்
அன்பும் பண்பும் எல்லையடி
Whether making a living by dancing or singing,
Love and character know no bounds, my dear.
Aadi pizhaithaalum paadi pizhaithaalum
Whether making a living by dancing or singing,
Anbum panbum ellaiyadi
Love and character know no bounds, my dear.
Aadi pizhaithaalum paadi pizhaithaalum
Whether making a living by dancing or singing,
Anbum panbum ellaiyadi
Love and character know no bounds, my dear.
Pagutharivai kedikkaadha perumai alikkaadha
As long as it does not spoil rationality or ruin self-respect,
Edhilum kevalam illaiyadi
There is no disgrace in doing any work, my dear.
Pagutharivai kedikkaadha perumai alikkaadha
As long as it does not spoil rationality or ruin self-respect,
Edhilum kevalam illaiyadi
There is no disgrace in doing any work, my dear.
Aadi pizhaithaalum paadi pizhaithaalum
Whether making a living by dancing or singing,
Anbum panbum ellaiyadi
Love and character know no bounds, my dear.
Pachai kodi pondra pennai manam kolla
To marry a tender girl who is like a green vine,
Kanakkaiyum ketkkudhadi
People demand financial calculations and dowry, my dear.
Pachai kodi pondra pennai manam kolla
To marry a tender girl who is like a green vine,
Kanakkaiyum ketkkudhadi
People demand financial calculations and dowry, my dear.
Puvi ichai mozhi pesi enna varum endru
Speaking sweet worldly words to see what advantage they get,
Iruppaiyum paarkkudhadi
They closely examine one's wealth and status, my dear.
Puvi ichai mozhi pesi enna varum endru
Speaking sweet worldly words to see what advantage they get,
Iruppaiyum paarkkudhadi
They closely examine one's wealth and status, my dear.
Aadi pizhaithaalum paadi pizhaithaalum
Whether making a living by dancing or singing,
Anbum panbum ellaiyadi
Love and character know no bounds, my dear.
Vaazhvu varum podhu sondha murai paesi
When good times and prosperity arrive, claim relations,
Varubavar kodiyadi
Millions of fair-weather friends will flock to you, my dear.
Vaazhvu varum podhu sondha murai paesi
When good times and prosperity arrive, claim relations,
Varubavar kodiyadi
Millions of fair-weather friends will flock to you, my dear.
Nilai thaazhndhu varum podhu
When one's status falls and adversity strikes,
Petra magan kooda thanguvadhillaiyadi
Even one's own son will not stay to comfort you, my dear.
Nilai thaazhndhu varum podhu
When one's status falls and adversity strikes,
Petra magan kooda thanguvadhillaiyadi
Even one's own son will not stay to comfort you, my dear.
Pasikku virundhaaga noikku marundhaaga
Serving as food for the hungry and medicine for the sick,
Iruppavar dheivamadi
Those who help in need are equivalent to God, my dear.
Pasikku virundhaaga noikku marundhaaga
Serving as food for the hungry and medicine for the sick,
Iruppavar dheivamadi
Those who help in need are equivalent to God, my dear.
Than pasiyai karudhaamal pirarukku kodupporgal
Disregarding their own hunger and offering food to others,
Dheivathin dheivamadi
They are the God of all gods, my dear.
Than pasiyai karudhaamal pirarukku kodupporgal
Disregarding their own hunger and offering food to others,
Dheivathin dheivamadi
They are the God of all gods, my dear.
Aadi pizhaithaalum paadi pizhaithaalum
Whether making a living by dancing or singing,
Anbum panbum ellaiyadi
Love and character know no bounds, my dear.
Pagutharivai kedikkaadha perumai alikkaadha
As long as it does not spoil rationality or ruin self-respect,
Edhilum kevalam illaiyadi
There is no disgrace in doing any work, my dear.
Aadi pizhaithaalum paadi pizhaithaalum
Whether making a living by dancing or singing,
Anbum panbum ellaiyadi
Love and character know no bounds, my dear.
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This classic philosophical song from Padikkadha Medhai emphasizes the dignity of labor, human character, and selflessness. It argues that no honest profession is disgraceful as long as it upholds self-respect and rational thinking. The lyricist laments how society measures marital alliances by financial wealth rather than human values, and criticizes fair-weather friends and family who stick around only during prosperous times but abandon a person during hardship. Ultimately, the song elevates selflessness and charity above all virtues. Those who cure sickness, feed the hungry, and prioritize the needs of others over their own are declared to be the true manifestation of divinity on earth.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Simile (Upamai)
“Pachai kodi pondra pennai manam kolla”
Compares a young, gentle woman to a delicate green vine ('Pachai kodi pondra pennai').
Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)
“Aadi pizhaithaalum paadi pizhaithaalum / Anbum panbum ellaiyadi”
Repetition of initial vocalic sounds in 'Aadi' and 'Anbum' across lines.
Ethirai (Second-letter Assonance / Rhyme)
“Pasikku virundhaaga noikku marundhaaga”
Matching second consonants in paired phrases like 'Pasikku' and 'Iruppavar' / 'Pasikku' and 'Noikku'.
Iyaippu (End Rhyme)
“Anbum panbum ellaiyadi”
Consistent end-rhyme address marker 'adi' across multiple stanzas creating a conversational folk tone.
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Trivia
Though listed as unknown in the prompt, the music for 'Padikkadha Medhai' (1960) was composed by the legendary K. V. Mahadevan. The movie starring Sivaji Ganesan and Sowcar Janaki is renowned for its deeply philosophical songs penned by A. Maruthakasi and Kannadasan.
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