Aanantham Vilaiyadum
From Santhippu · 1983
- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singers
- T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Details
- Santhippu1983
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Aanandam vilaiyaadum veedu ithu | This is a house where happiness plays |
| Aanandam vilaiyaadum veedu | A house where happiness plays |
| Naangu andrilgal ondraana koodu | A nest where four mythic birds live as one |
| Naangu andrilgal ondraana koodu ithu | This is a nest where four mythic birds live as one |
| Aanandam vilaiyaadum veedu | A house where happiness plays |
| Female | |
| Oru nool kondu uruvaana maalai | A garland woven from a single thread |
| Oru nool kondu uruvaana maalai | A garland woven from a single thread |
| Inbam naal thorum | Joy every single day |
| Poo pookkum solai ithu | This is a garden where flowers bloom |
| Aanandam vilaiyaadum veedu | A house where happiness plays |
| Female | |
| Naan konda kanavan nadamaadum deivam | The husband I got is a walking deity |
| Neengamal engal nalam kaanum selvam | A priceless treasure ensuring our well-being endlessly |
| Naan konda kanavan nadamaadum deivam | The husband I got is a walking deity |
| Neengamal engal nalam kaanum selvam | A priceless treasure ensuring our well-being endlessly |
| Avan thantha uravil aasaigal thirandu | In the bond he gave, desires blossomed |
| Azhagaaga eendren pillaigal irandu | And I gave birth to two beautiful children |
| Female | |
| Aanandam vilaiyaadum veedu ithu | This is a house where happiness plays |
| Aanandam vilaiyaadum veedu | A house where happiness plays |
| Male | |
| Maangalyam thavazhum magarasi vathanam | A blessed, auspicious face adorned with the sacred thread |
| Malarnthaalae pothum verethu ulagam | If it smiles, what other world do I need? |
| Maangalyam thavazhum magarasi vathanam | A blessed, auspicious face adorned with the sacred thread |
| Malarnthaalae pothum verethu ulagam | If it smiles, what other world do I need? |
| Eduthaalum enna ezhezhu piravi | Even across seven reborn lives |
| Nee thaanae kannae enakketra manaivi | You alone, my dear, are the ideal wife for me |
| Male | |
| Aanandam vilaiyaadum veedu | A house where happiness plays |
| Naangu andrilgal ondraana koodu | A nest where four mythic birds live as one |
| Ithu aanandam vilaiyaadum veedu | This is a house where happiness plays |
| Male | |
| Imai pola irandu vizhikaakkum thaaye | Oh mother who protects two eyes like eyelids |
| Ethu vantha pothum sumai thaangi neeye | Whatever trouble comes, you bear the weight yourself |
| Ethu vantha pothum sumai thaangi neeye | Whatever trouble comes, you bear the weight yourself |
| Female :Neethaane engal thirukoyil vilakku | You alone are the lamp of our sacred temple |
| Nee illai endraal theriyaathu kizhakku | Without you, we wouldn't even know where the east lies |
ஆனந்தம் விளையாடும் வீடு
இதுஆனந்தம் விளையாடும் வீடு
நான்கு அன்றில்கள் ஒன்றான கூடு
நான்கு அன்றில்கள் ஒன்றான கூடு
இது ஆனந்தம் விளையாடும் வீடு
This is a house where happiness plays
A house where happiness plays
A nest where four mythic birds live as one
This is a nest where four mythic birds live as one
A house where happiness plays
ஒரு நூல் கொண்டு உருவான மாலை
ஒரு நூல் கொண்டு உருவான மாலை
இன்பம் நாள் தோறும்
பூ பூக்கும் சோலை
இது ஆனந்தம் விளையாடும் வீடு.........
A garland woven from a single thread
A garland woven from a single thread
Joy every single day
This is a garden where flowers bloom
A house where happiness plays
நான் கொண்ட கணவன் நடமாடும் தெய்வம்
நீங்காமல் எங்கள் நலம் காணும் செல்வம்
நான் கொண்ட கணவன் நடமாடும் தெய்வம்
நீங்காமல் எங்கள் நலம் காணும் செல்வம்
அவன் தந்த உறவில் ஆசைகள் திரண்டு
அழகாக ஈன்றேன் பிள்ளைகள் இரண்டு
The husband I got is a walking deity
A priceless treasure ensuring our well-being endlessly
The husband I got is a walking deity
A priceless treasure ensuring our well-being endlessly
In the bond he gave, desires blossomed
And I gave birth to two beautiful children
ஆனந்தம் விளையாடும் வீடு
இதுஆனந்தம் விளையாடும் வீடு
This is a house where happiness plays
A house where happiness plays
மாங்கல்யம் தவழும் மகராசி வதனம்
மலர்ந்தாலே போதும் வேறேது உலகம்
மாங்கல்யம் தவழும் மகராசி வதனம்
மலர்ந்தாலே போதும் வேறேது உலகம்
எடுத்தாலும் என்ன எழேழு பிறவி
நீ தானே கண்ணே எனக்கேற்ற மனைவி
A blessed, auspicious face adorned with the sacred thread
If it smiles, what other world do I need?
A blessed, auspicious face adorned with the sacred thread
If it smiles, what other world do I need?
Even across seven reborn lives
You alone, my dear, are the ideal wife for me
ஆனந்தம் விளையாடும் வீடு
நான்கு அன்றில்கள் ஒன்றான கூடு
இதுஆனந்தம் விளையாடும் வீடு
A house where happiness plays
A nest where four mythic birds live as one
This is a house where happiness plays
இமை போல இரண்டு விழிகாக்கும் தாயே
எது வந்த போதும் சுமை தாங்கி நீயே
எது வந்த போதும் சுமை தாங்கி நீயே
நீதானே எங்கள் திருக்கோயில் விளக்கு
நீ இல்லை என்றால் தெரியாது கிழக்கு
Oh mother who protects two eyes like eyelids
Whatever trouble comes, you bear the weight yourself
Whatever trouble comes, you bear the weight yourself
You alone are the lamp of our sacred temple
Without you, we wouldn't even know where the east lies
ஆனந்தம் விளையாடும் வீடு
நான்கு அன்றில்கள் ஒன்றான கூடு
இதுஆனந்தம் விளையாடும் வீடு
Aanandam vilaiyaadum veedu ithu
This is a house where happiness plays
Aanandam vilaiyaadum veedu
A house where happiness plays
Naangu andrilgal ondraana koodu
A nest where four mythic birds live as one
Naangu andrilgal ondraana koodu ithu
This is a nest where four mythic birds live as one
Aanandam vilaiyaadum veedu
A house where happiness plays
Oru nool kondu uruvaana maalai
A garland woven from a single thread
Oru nool kondu uruvaana maalai
A garland woven from a single thread
Inbam naal thorum
Joy every single day
Poo pookkum solai ithu
This is a garden where flowers bloom
Aanandam vilaiyaadum veedu
A house where happiness plays
Naan konda kanavan nadamaadum deivam
The husband I got is a walking deity
Neengamal engal nalam kaanum selvam
A priceless treasure ensuring our well-being endlessly
Naan konda kanavan nadamaadum deivam
The husband I got is a walking deity
Neengamal engal nalam kaanum selvam
A priceless treasure ensuring our well-being endlessly
Avan thantha uravil aasaigal thirandu
In the bond he gave, desires blossomed
Azhagaaga eendren pillaigal irandu
And I gave birth to two beautiful children
Aanandam vilaiyaadum veedu ithu
This is a house where happiness plays
Aanandam vilaiyaadum veedu
A house where happiness plays
Maangalyam thavazhum magarasi vathanam
A blessed, auspicious face adorned with the sacred thread
Malarnthaalae pothum verethu ulagam
If it smiles, what other world do I need?
Maangalyam thavazhum magarasi vathanam
A blessed, auspicious face adorned with the sacred thread
Malarnthaalae pothum verethu ulagam
If it smiles, what other world do I need?
Eduthaalum enna ezhezhu piravi
Even across seven reborn lives
Nee thaanae kannae enakketra manaivi
You alone, my dear, are the ideal wife for me
Aanandam vilaiyaadum veedu
A house where happiness plays
Naangu andrilgal ondraana koodu
A nest where four mythic birds live as one
Ithu aanandam vilaiyaadum veedu
This is a house where happiness plays
Imai pola irandu vizhikaakkum thaaye
Oh mother who protects two eyes like eyelids
Ethu vantha pothum sumai thaangi neeye
Whatever trouble comes, you bear the weight yourself
Ethu vantha pothum sumai thaangi neeye
Whatever trouble comes, you bear the weight yourself
Female :Neethaane engal thirukoyil vilakku
You alone are the lamp of our sacred temple
Nee illai endraal theriyaathu kizhakku
Without you, we wouldn't even know where the east lies
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
Aanandam Vilaiyaadum Veedu from Santhippu (1983) is a classic Tamil family song celebrating marital bliss, domestic harmony, and devotion. The lyrics paint a picture of a close-knit family of four compared to a nest of mythological Andril birds. The husband and wife take turns expressing deep affection and admiration for one another, highlighting how love turns a home into a sacred and joyful sanctuary. The wife sees her husband as a walking deity who protects the family, while the husband views his wife as the guiding light of their home who patiently bears life's burdens. Together with their two children, they cherish their shared life as a paradise on earth.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Naangu andrilgal ondraana koodu”
Compares the family of four to 'andrilgal' (mythological birds symbolic of eternal togetherness and inseparable love).
Simile (Uvamai)
“Imai pola irandu vizhikaakkum thaaye”
Compares the mother's protective nature over her family to eyelids guarding the eyes.
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Neethaane engal thirukoyil vilakku”
Compares the wife to the auspicious lamp ('vilakku') inside a divine temple ('thirukoyil'), symbolizing guidance and grace.
Monai (Alliteration)
“Maangalyam thavazhum magarasi vathanam / Malarnthaalae pothum verethu ulagam”
Repetition of the initial 'M' sound across words ('Maangalyam', 'Magarasi', 'Malarnthaalae').
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Trivia
Santhippu (1983) featured legendary actor Sivaji Ganesan in dual roles alongside Sridevi, Prabhu, and Radha. Composed by M. S. Vishwanathan with lyrics by Vaali, this duet sung by T. M. Soundararajan and P. Susheela remains one of the iconic family-oriented anthems in Tamil cinema history.
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