- Lyricist
- Panchu Arunachalam
- Singer
- S. Janaki
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Poottatha Poottukkal
- Movie release year
- 1980
- Lyrics added on
- 27 Oct 2021
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Aanandham Aanandham Nee Thandhadhu is a heartwarming Tamil song from the 1980 film Poottatha Poottukkal that celebrates the profound bliss of motherhood and family life. The mother expresses overwhelming joy upon the birth of her long-awaited son, describing him as a divine gift obtained through penance, dietary discipline, and sacred vows such as circumambulating the sacred peepal tree. The song captures tender moments of nursing, singing lullabies, and watching the child grow, while wishing for the family to flourish abundantly like a banana tree. Sung with deep emotion by S. Janaki and set to Ilaiyaraaja's gentle melody, the track beautifully mirrors Panchu Arunachalam's culturally rich lyrics.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Simile (Uvamai)
“Vaazhaipola vazhgavae”
Comparing the flourishing family life to a banana plant (Vaazhai) which constantly produces offshoots and symbolizes prosperity.
Metaphor (Uvagam)
“Inikkum karumbhu koduthaayae”
Referring to the newborn child metaphorically as a sweet sugarcane ('Inikkum karumbhu') and a growing flower bud ('Valarum arumbhu').
Ethukai (Second-letter Rhyme)
“Hey thavama thavam irundhu / Thanga magan unnai pethen”
Repetition of the second consonant sound 'v' in 'Thavama' and 'Thanga'.
Lullaby Refrain (Thaalattu Inam)
“Aarariraaroo aarariraaroo aarariraaroo”
Use of traditional Tamil lullaby phonetics ('Aarariraaroo') to induce rhythm and calm the infant.
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Trivia
Poottatha Poottukkal (1980) was directed by acclaimed director J. Mahendran. The lyrics incorporate quintessential Tamil cultural beliefs regarding childbearing, such as circumambulating the sacred peepal tree (Arasamaram) and maintaining strict vows (Pathiyam). S. Janaki's tender vocals are considered one of her iconic lullaby performances in Tamil cinema history.
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