Aanandha Illam Naan
From Idhu Ivargalin Kadhai · 1976
- Lyricist
- Pulamaipithan
- Singers
- A. M. Raja, P. Susheela
- Music director
- V. Kumar
- Details
- Idhu Ivargalin Kadhai1976
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Aanandha illam naan kanda ullam | The heart I saw is an abode of bliss |
| Vaanin madhiyallavoo devan nidhiyallavoo | Is it not the moon in the sky? Is it not God's treasure? |
| Male :Aanandha illam naan kanda ullam | Male: The heart I saw is an abode of bliss |
| Vaanin madhiyallavoo devan nidhiyallavoo | Is it not the moon in the sky? Is it not God's treasure? |
| Male | |
| Panjam pasi endru edhu vaandha podhum | Even when poverty or hunger strike us, |
| Manjal mugam thaanae pasi theerkka vendum | The sight of your auspicious face alone should satisfy my hunger. |
| Female :Aaa…panjanai endraalum paai endra podhum | Female: Ah... Whether it is a soft mattress or a simple mat, |
| Konjidum thunai thaaane sugamaaga vendum | The comforting affection of my loving partner is what brings joy. |
| Male :Ondru irandendru moondraagum podhu | Male: When one and two become three, |
| Ulagam namadhallavoo | Does not the whole world become ours? |
| Female | |
| Aanandha illam naan kanda ullam | The heart I saw is an abode of bliss |
| Vaanin madhiyallavoo devan nidhiyallavoo | Is it not the moon in the sky? Is it not God's treasure? |
| Male | |
| Kaadhal ilangandrin uruvaaga maari | Turning our love into the form of a young calf, |
| Female | |
| Annai vadivaaga naan aaaga vendum | I must take on the form of a mother. |
| Unnai maravaamal uyir vaazha vendum | I must live my life without ever forgetting you. |
| Male :Kannil vilaiyaadum maniyaaga vendum | Male: You should be the precious pupil playing in my eyes. |
| Kaalam namakkaaga kaniyaaga vendum | Time must ripen fruitfully just for us. |
| Female :Indha manadhodu udalodu yaavum | Female: With this mind, body, and everything, |
| Endrum unadhallavoo | Are they not forever yours? |
ஆனந்த இல்லம் நான் கண்ட உள்ளம்
The heart I saw is an abode of bliss
Is it not the moon in the sky? Is it not God's treasure?
Male: The heart I saw is an abode of bliss
Is it not the moon in the sky? Is it not God's treasure?
வானின் மதியல்லவோ தேவன் நிதியல்லவோ
ஆனந்த இல்லம் நான் கண்ட உள்ளம்
வானின் மதியல்லவோ தேவன் நிதியல்லவோ
Even when poverty or hunger strike us,
The sight of your auspicious face alone should satisfy my hunger.
Female: Ah... Whether it is a soft mattress or a simple mat,
The comforting affection of my loving partner is what brings joy.
Male: When one and two become three,
Does not the whole world become ours?
பஞ்சம் பசி என்று எது வந்தபோதும்
மஞ்சள் முகம்தானே பசி தீர்க்க வேண்டும்
ஆஅ ....பஞ்சணை என்றாலும் பாய் என்றபோதும்
கொஞ்சிடும் துணைதானே சுகமாக வேண்டும்
ஒன்று இரண்டென்று மூன்றாகும் போது
உலகம் நமதல்லவோ.....
The heart I saw is an abode of bliss
Is it not the moon in the sky? Is it not God's treasure?
ஆனந்த இல்லம் நான் கண்ட உள்ளம்
வானின் மதியல்லவோ தேவன் நிதியல்லவோ
Turning our love into the form of a young calf,
காதல் இளங்கன்றின் உருவாக மாறி
கர்த்தர் வருவாரோ நீ சொல்லு தேவி
கர்த்தர் வடிவாக மடி மீது ஆடி
கண்ணன் வந்தாலும் அவன் எந்தன் ஆவி
எம்மதம் என்றாலும் உள்ளங்கள்
சேர்ந்தால் சம்மதம் தானல்லவோ.......
I must take on the form of a mother.
I must live my life without ever forgetting you.
Male: You should be the precious pupil playing in my eyes.
Time must ripen fruitfully just for us.
Female: With this mind, body, and everything,
Are they not forever yours?
அன்னை வடிவாக நான் ஆக வேண்டும்
உன்னை மறவாமல் உயிர் வாழ வேண்டும்
கண்ணில் விளையாடும் மணியாக வேண்டும்
காலம் நமக்காகக் கனியாக வேண்டும்
பெண் : இந்த மனதோடு உடலோடு யாவும்
என்றும் உனதல்லவோ........
இருவரும் :
ஆனந்த இல்லம் நான் கண்ட உள்ளம்
வானின் மதியல்லவோ தேவன் நிதியல்லவோ
Aanandha illam naan kanda ullam
The heart I saw is an abode of bliss
Vaanin madhiyallavoo devan nidhiyallavoo
Is it not the moon in the sky? Is it not God's treasure?
Male :Aanandha illam naan kanda ullam
Male: The heart I saw is an abode of bliss
Vaanin madhiyallavoo devan nidhiyallavoo
Is it not the moon in the sky? Is it not God's treasure?
Panjam pasi endru edhu vaandha podhum
Even when poverty or hunger strike us,
Manjal mugam thaanae pasi theerkka vendum
The sight of your auspicious face alone should satisfy my hunger.
Female :Aaa…panjanai endraalum paai endra podhum
Female: Ah... Whether it is a soft mattress or a simple mat,
Konjidum thunai thaaane sugamaaga vendum
The comforting affection of my loving partner is what brings joy.
Male :Ondru irandendru moondraagum podhu
Male: When one and two become three,
Ulagam namadhallavoo
Does not the whole world become ours?
Aanandha illam naan kanda ullam
The heart I saw is an abode of bliss
Vaanin madhiyallavoo devan nidhiyallavoo
Is it not the moon in the sky? Is it not God's treasure?
Kaadhal ilangandrin uruvaaga maari
Turning our love into the form of a young calf,
Annai vadivaaga naan aaaga vendum
I must take on the form of a mother.
Unnai maravaamal uyir vaazha vendum
I must live my life without ever forgetting you.
Male :Kannil vilaiyaadum maniyaaga vendum
Male: You should be the precious pupil playing in my eyes.
Kaalam namakkaaga kaniyaaga vendum
Time must ripen fruitfully just for us.
Female :Indha manadhodu udalodu yaavum
Female: With this mind, body, and everything,
Endrum unadhallavoo
Are they not forever yours?
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
'Aanandha Illam' is a sweet, romantic duet that celebrates conjugal harmony, devotion, and the anticipation of starting a family. The male protagonist compares his partner's heart to a divine house of happiness and a treasure from the heavens, declaring that her affectionate face can sustain him through times of poverty and hunger. The female protagonist responds with equal warmth, emphasizing that true comfort lies in companionship rather than material luxury, whether sleeping on a simple mat or a plush bed. As the song progresses, both express their eager anticipation of parenthood, viewing a child as the ultimate manifestation of their love that turns their world complete. Pulamaipithan's lyrics beautifully weave Tamil cultural motifs of auspiciousness, fidelity, and familial bliss into a melodic composition by V. Kumar.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uvamaani)
“Aanandha illam naan kanda ullam / Vaanin madhiyallavoo devan nidhiyallavoo”
The heart of the beloved is directly compared to a house of happiness ('Aanandha illam') and a heavenly treasure ('devan nidhi').
Metaphor
“Kaadhal ilangandrin uruvaaga maari”
Love is metaphorically visualized taking the form of a tender calf ('ilangandrin uruvaaga maari'), symbolizing a newborn child.
Edhukai (Second Letter Rhyming)
“Panjam pasi endru edhu vaandha podhum / Manjal mugam thaanae pasi theerkka vendum”
The second letters in 'Panjam' and 'Manjal' form a traditional Tamil rhyme scheme (ndj/nj).
Emoni / Alliteration
“Kannil vilaiyaadum maniyaaga vendum / Kaalam namakkaaga kaniyaaga vendum”
Initial letter alliteration with 'K' sound across 'Kannil' and 'Kaalam'.
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Trivia
This melody from the 1976 movie 'Idhu Ivargalin Kadhai' features the classic singing duo of veteran playback singer A. M. Raja and P. Susheela. Composed by V. Kumar, known for his soft, emotion-rich melodies, the song stands out as one of the late-career classic duets recorded by A. M. Raja in Tamil cinema.
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