Aathoram Manal Eduthu Happy
From Vazhkai Vazhvatharke · 1964
- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Music director
- Vishwanathan-Ramamoorthy
- Details
- Vazhkai Vazhvatharke1964
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Veyililae kulirndhirukkum | It will be pleasantly cool even in the blazing heat |
| Vaeliyilae kodi irukkum | There will be a flowering vine along the fence |
| Kai agalam kadhavu irukkum | There will be a door as wide as an outstretched hand |
| Kaathu vara vazhi irukkum | There will be a pathway for the soothing breeze to enter |
| Female | |
| Vazhi melae vizhi irukkum | Eyes will be intently watching the pathway in anticipation |
| Vandhavar kellam idam irukkum | There will be room for every guest who arrives |
| Female | |
| Mani kadhavai thirandhu veippom | We shall keep the grand main door wide open |
| Maamanukku virundhu veippom | We shall lay out a feast for the beloved uncle |
| Kani kaniyaai eduthu veippom | We shall serve sweet fruits abundantly one after another |
| Kai niraiya thaen koduppom | We shall offer hands full of pure honey |
| Nilavu varum nerathilae | When the gentle moonlight shines in the night |
| Nimmadhiyaaga thoonga veippom | We shall enable them to sleep in tranquil peace |
| Female | |
| Pathu viral modhiramaam | Rings adorned on all ten fingers, so they say |
| Pavala malli malaigalaam | Garlands woven from coral jasmine blossoms, so they say |
| Muthu vadam poo charamaam | Strands of pearls and strings of fresh flowers, so they say |
| Mookuthiyaam thodugalaam | Nose studs and sparkling earrings, so they say |
| Athai aval seedhanamaam | All given as auspicious dowry gifts by the aunt, so they say |
| Athanaiyum veedu varum | All of those precious items will arrive at our doorstep |
| Female | |
| Kalyanam oorvalamaam | A grand wedding procession will take place, so they say |
| Katcheri virundhugalaam | Music concerts and lavish feasts will be hosted, so they say |
| Mappilaiyin ammavum | Even the groom's mother herself |
| Manam kulira varuvaalaam | Will arrive with a joyous and satisfied heart, so they say |
| Ammavin aanaiyidhae | This is our mother's affectionate instruction |
| Anbudanae vanangiduvom | And we shall bow down and fulfill it with love |
ஆத்தோரம் மணலெடுத்து
அழகழகாய் வீடு கட்டி
தோட்டமிட்டு செடி வளர்த்து
ஜோராக குடியிருப்போம்
It will be pleasantly cool even in the blazing heat
There will be a flowering vine along the fence
There will be a door as wide as an outstretched hand
There will be a pathway for the soothing breeze to enter
ஆத்தோரம் மணலெடுத்து
அழகழகாய் வீடு கட்டி
தோட்டமிட்டு செடி வளர்த்து
ஜோராக குடியிருப்போம்
Eyes will be intently watching the pathway in anticipation
There will be room for every guest who arrives
வெய்யிலிலே குளிர்ந்திருக்கும்
வேலியிலே கொடி இருக்கும்
கை அகலம் கதவு இருக்கும்
காற்று வர வழி இருக்கும்
We shall keep the grand main door wide open
We shall lay out a feast for the beloved uncle
We shall serve sweet fruits abundantly one after another
We shall offer hands full of pure honey
When the gentle moonlight shines in the night
We shall enable them to sleep in tranquil peace
வழி மேலே விழி இருக்கும்
வந்தவர்க்கெல்லாம் இடம் இருக்கும்
Rings adorned on all ten fingers, so they say
Garlands woven from coral jasmine blossoms, so they say
Strands of pearls and strings of fresh flowers, so they say
Nose studs and sparkling earrings, so they say
All given as auspicious dowry gifts by the aunt, so they say
All of those precious items will arrive at our doorstep
ஆத்தோரம் மணலெடுத்து
அழகழகாய் வீடு கட்டி
தோட்டமிட்டு செடி வளர்த்து
ஜோராக குடியிருப்போம்
A grand wedding procession will take place, so they say
Music concerts and lavish feasts will be hosted, so they say
Even the groom's mother herself
Will arrive with a joyous and satisfied heart, so they say
This is our mother's affectionate instruction
And we shall bow down and fulfill it with love
மணி கதவை திறந்து வைப்போம்
மாமனுக்கு விருந்து வைப்போம்
கனி கனியாய் எடுத்து வைப்போம்
கை நிறைய தேன் கொடுப்போம்
நிலவு வரும் நேரத்திலே
நிம்மதியாக தூங்க வைப்போம்
ஆத்தோரம் மணலெடுத்து
அழகழகாய் வீடு கட்டி
தோட்டமிட்டு செடி வளர்த்து
ஜோராக குடியிருப்போம்
பாத்து விறல் மோதிரமாம்
பவள மல்லி மாலைகளாம்
முத்து வடம் பூ சரமாம்
மூக்குத்தியாம் தோடுகளாம்
அத்தை அவள் சீதனமாம்
அத்தனையும் வீடு வரும்
கல்யாணம் ஊர்வலமாம்
கச்சேரி விருந்துகளாம்
மாப்பிள்ளையின் அம்மாவும்
மனம் குளிர வருவாளாம்
அம்மாவின் ஆணை இதுவே
அன்புடனே வணங்கிடுவோம்
ஆத்தோரம் மணலெடுத்து
அழகழகாய் வீடு கட்டி
தோட்டமிட்டு செடி வளர்த்து
ஜோராக குடியிருப்போம்
Veyililae kulirndhirukkum
It will be pleasantly cool even in the blazing heat
Vaeliyilae kodi irukkum
There will be a flowering vine along the fence
Kai agalam kadhavu irukkum
There will be a door as wide as an outstretched hand
Kaathu vara vazhi irukkum
There will be a pathway for the soothing breeze to enter
Vazhi melae vizhi irukkum
Eyes will be intently watching the pathway in anticipation
Vandhavar kellam idam irukkum
There will be room for every guest who arrives
Mani kadhavai thirandhu veippom
We shall keep the grand main door wide open
Maamanukku virundhu veippom
We shall lay out a feast for the beloved uncle
Kani kaniyaai eduthu veippom
We shall serve sweet fruits abundantly one after another
Kai niraiya thaen koduppom
We shall offer hands full of pure honey
Nilavu varum nerathilae
When the gentle moonlight shines in the night
Nimmadhiyaaga thoonga veippom
We shall enable them to sleep in tranquil peace
Pathu viral modhiramaam
Rings adorned on all ten fingers, so they say
Pavala malli malaigalaam
Garlands woven from coral jasmine blossoms, so they say
Muthu vadam poo charamaam
Strands of pearls and strings of fresh flowers, so they say
Mookuthiyaam thodugalaam
Nose studs and sparkling earrings, so they say
Athai aval seedhanamaam
All given as auspicious dowry gifts by the aunt, so they say
Athanaiyum veedu varum
All of those precious items will arrive at our doorstep
Kalyanam oorvalamaam
A grand wedding procession will take place, so they say
Katcheri virundhugalaam
Music concerts and lavish feasts will be hosted, so they say
Mappilaiyin ammavum
Even the groom's mother herself
Manam kulira varuvaalaam
Will arrive with a joyous and satisfied heart, so they say
Ammavin aanaiyidhae
This is our mother's affectionate instruction
Anbudanae vanangiduvom
And we shall bow down and fulfill it with love
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
The song 'Vazhkai Vazhvatharke' paints a joyful and charming picture of traditional Tamil domestic warmth, hospitality, and wedding celebrations. The lyrics describe a welcoming home that, despite its simplicity, is open to guests, cooled by natural breezes, and filled with eager anticipation for loved ones. The singers express their excitement about serving delicious treats, providing comfort to visitors, and celebrating a grand wedding filled with traditional jewelry, floral garlands, music, and joyful family gatherings.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Iyaibu (End Rhyme)
“Veyililae kulirndhirukkum / Vaeliyilae kodi irukkum”
The repetitive rhythmic ending 'irukkum' across the first six lines creates a harmonious, melodic cadence typical of traditional Tamil folk songs.
Edhugai (Second Letter Rhyme)
“Veyililae kulirndhirukkum / Vaeliyilae kodi irukkum”
Matching of the second consonant sound in adjacent lines ('y' sound in Veyililae and Vaeliyilae).
Adukku Thodai (Reduplication / Repetition for emphasis)
“Kani kaniyaai eduthu veippom”
The repetition of the word 'Kani' (fruit) emphasizes the abundance of sweet fruits served to guests.
Imagery
“Pavala malli malaigalaam / Muthu vadam poo charamaam”
Rich visual and olfactory sensory imagery describing coral jasmine garlands, pearl strands, rings, and honey.
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Trivia
Composed by the legendary Viswanathan-Ramamoorthy duo with lyrics by Kannadasan, this song highlights classical Tamil cultural values of hospitality ('Virundhombal') and maternal reverence within a catchy, lighthearted folk-pop rhythm characteristic of 1960s Tamil cinema.
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