Aayiram Aayiram
From Dheerga Sumangali · 1974
- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singers
- P. Susheela, S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Details
- Dheerga Sumangali1974
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Ah ah ah ah ah | Vocalizing (Ah ah ah ah ah) |
| La la la la la la la la la la la la la | Vocalizing (La la la la...) |
| Ah ah ah ah ah | Vocalizing (Ah ah ah ah ah) |
| La la la la la la la la la la la la la | Vocalizing (La la la la...) |
| Female | |
| Aiyoammaa ellaathaiyum | Oh dear mother, everyone! |
| Kooppidraango | They are calling! |
| Odi vaango odi vaango | Run and come, run and come! |
| Male | |
| Aayiram ayiram aandin munnae | Thousands and thousands of years ago, |
| Aarambamaanadhu manidha inam | The human race originated. |
| Chorus | |
| Aayiram ayiram aandin munnae | Thousands and thousands of years ago, |
| Aarambamaanadhu manidha inam | The human race originated. |
| Aarambamaanadhu manidha inam | The human race originated. |
| Aarambamaanadhu manidha inam | The human race originated. |
| Aarambamaanadhu manidha inam | The human race originated. |
| Male | |
| Anbu paasam sondham ellaam | Love, affection, relationships, and all, |
| Adhu dhaan kettadhu kadavulidam | Is what was asked from God. |
| Anbu paasam sondham ellaam | Love, affection, relationships, and all, |
| Adhu dhaan kettadhu kadavulidam | Is what was asked from God. |
| Annai thandhai pillai endru | As mother, father, and child, |
| Avar dhaan thandhaar manidhanidam | He gave them to human beings. |
| Chorus | |
| Aayiram ayiram aandin munnae | Thousands and thousands of years ago, |
| Aarambamaanadhu manidha inam | The human race originated. |
| Male | |
| Dhaegam enbadhai kaathirundhaal | If you protect and care for the body, |
| Dhinamum vayadhu valarumadaa | Age will grow day by day. |
| Ullam ozhungaai valarndhirundhaal | If the mind grows with proper discipline, |
| Ulagil amaidhi kidaikkumadaa | Peace will be attained in the world. |
| Dhaegam enbadhu koyiladaa | The body is a temple, |
| Adhil ullam enbhadhu deivamadaa | And the mind inside it is God. |
| Female | |
| Ammaa appaa solvadhai polae | Just as mother and father advise, |
| Female :Naanum neeyum ketpadhinaalae | Female: Because you and I listen, |
| Female :Inbam valarum selvangalaalae | Female: Joy grows through precious children, |
| Female :Ellaam undu vaazhkkaiyilae | Female: Everything is present in life. |
| Both :Hey hey hey hey | Both: Hey hey hey hey |
| Chorus | |
| Aayiram ayiram aandin munnae | Thousands and thousands of years ago, |
| Aarambamaanadhu manidha inam | The human race originated. |
| Female | |
| Ah ah ah ah ah ah ah ah ah ah ah ah | Vocalizing (Ah ah ah ah...) |
| Ah ah ah ah ah ah ah | Vocalizing (Ah ah ah ah...) |
| Chorus | |
| Nisa nisa nisa nisa nisa nisa nisa nisa | Swaras (Ni Sa Ni Sa...) |
| Dhani dhani dhani dhani dhani dhani dhani dhani | Swaras (Dha Ni Dha Ni...) |
| Padha padha padha padha padha padha padha padha | Swaras (Pa Dha Pa Dha...) |
| Mapa mapa mapa mapa mapa mapa mapa mapa | Swaras (Ma Pa Ma Pa...) |
| Ga ma ga ni sa ni ga ga ma pa dha ma | Swaras (Ga Ma Ga Ni Sa...) |
| Ga ma ga ni sa ni ga ga ma pa | Swaras (Ga Ma Ga Ni Sa...) |
| Female | |
| Kannanukkaaga kaathirukkindraal | Waiting for Lord Krishna, |
| Yasodhai ingae | Yasodha is right here. |
| Muruganukkaaga kaathirukkindraal | Waiting for Lord Murugan, |
| Annaiyum ingae | Mother Parvati is right here. |
| Sri raamanukkaaga kaathirukkindraal | Waiting for Lord Sri Rama, |
| Seedhaiyum ingae | Sita is right here. |
| Nadakkum kaalgal thudikkum kangal | Walking feet, fluttering eyes, |
| Varugavae ingae | Welcome right here! |
| Male | |
| Aaraam vayadhil padippadhu dhaan | What you learn at the age of six, |
| Arubhadhu varaikkum valarumadaa | Will grow and stay with you until sixty. |
| Saerum idathil saervadhu dhaan | Joining the right place and company, |
| Seerum sirappum vazhanghumadaa | Will bestow grandeur and fame. |
| Nallavar noolgalai padithu vidu | Read books written by good people, |
| Varum nanbanai ozunghaai thaerndhu yedu | Choose your incoming friends wisely. |
| Female | |
| Thennai meedhu thaengaai varudhu | Coconuts grow on coconut trees, |
| Female :Vaazhai meedhu pazhangal varudhu | Female: Fruits yield on banana plants, |
| Female :Annai polae pillaigal naangal | Female: As children like our mother, |
| Both :Appaa polae valarvom naalai | Both: We will grow up like father tomorrow. |
| He he he he | He he he he |
| Chorus | |
| Aayiram ayiram aandin munnae | Thousands and thousands of years ago, |
| Aarambamaanadhu manidha inam | The human race originated. |
| Female | |
| Kaalangalaalae kadavul thandhaan | Through time, God bestowed, |
| Kannil naayaganai | The hero of our eyes, |
| Karunaiyinaalae meendum thandhaan | Through His grace, He granted again, |
| Kanivulla selvangalai | Tender and cherished treasures. |
| Aala maramum pol naalum valara | To grow every day like a banyan tree, |
| Arulvaan vaazkkaiyilae | He will grant blessings in life. |
| Annaiyai thaedi aanandham paadi | Seeking mother and singing in joy, |
| Vaarunghal pillaigalae | Come along, children! |
| Chorus | |
| Aayiram ayiram aandin munnae | Thousands and thousands of years ago, |
| Aarambamaanadhu manidha inam | The human race originated. |
| Aarambamaanadhu manidha inam | The human race originated. |
| Aarambamaanadhu manidha inam | The human race originated. |
ஆஅ ஆஅ ஆ ஆ ஆ
ல ல ல ல ல ல ல ல ல ல ல ல ஆஅ ஆஅ ஆ ஆ ஆ
ல ல ல ல ல ல ல ல ல ல ல ல
ஐயோ அம்மா எல்லாத்தையும் கூப்பிடறாங்கோ
ஓடி வாங்கோ ஓடி வாங்கோ
Vocalizing (Ah ah ah ah ah)
Vocalizing (La la la la...)
Vocalizing (Ah ah ah ah ah)
Vocalizing (La la la la...)
ஆயிரம் ஆயிரம் ஆண்டின் முன்னே
ஆரம்பமானது மனித இனம்
Oh dear mother, everyone!
They are calling!
Run and come, run and come!
ஆயிரம் ஆயிரம் ஆண்டின் முன்னே
ஆரம்பமானது மனித இனம்
ஆரம்பமானது மனித இனம்
ஆரம்பமானது மனித இனம்
ஆரம்பமானது மனித இனம்
Thousands and thousands of years ago,
The human race originated.
அன்பு பாசம் சொந்தம் எல்லாம்
அது தான் கேட்டது கடவுளிடம்
அன்பு பாசம் சொந்தம் எல்லாம்
அது தான் கேட்டது கடவுளிடம்
அன்னை தந்தை பிள்ளை என்று
அவர் தான் தந்தார் மனிதனிடம்
Thousands and thousands of years ago,
The human race originated.
The human race originated.
The human race originated.
The human race originated.
ஆயிரம் ஆயிரம் ஆண்டின் முன்னே
ஆரம்பமானது மனித இனம்
Love, affection, relationships, and all,
Is what was asked from God.
Love, affection, relationships, and all,
Is what was asked from God.
As mother, father, and child,
He gave them to human beings.
தேகம் என்பதைக் காத்திருந்தால்
தினமும் வயது வளருமடா
உள்ளம் ஒழுங்காய் வளர்ந்திருந்தால்
உலகில் அமைதி கிடைக்குமடா
தேகம் என்பது கோயிலடா
அதில் உள்ளம் என்பது டெய்வமடா
Thousands and thousands of years ago,
The human race originated.
அம்மா அப்பா சொல்வதைப் போலே
நானும் நீயும் கேட்பதினாலே
இன்பம் வளரும் செல்வங்களாலே
எல்லாம் உண்டு வாழ்க்கையிலே
இருவர் :
ஹே ஹே ஹே ஹே
If you protect and care for the body,
Age will grow day by day.
If the mind grows with proper discipline,
Peace will be attained in the world.
The body is a temple,
And the mind inside it is God.
ஆயிரம் ஆயிரம் ஆண்டின் முன்னே
ஆரம்பமானது மனித இனம்
Just as mother and father advise,
Female: Because you and I listen,
Female: Joy grows through precious children,
Female: Everything is present in life.
Both: Hey hey hey hey
ஆ ஆ ஆ ஆ ஆ ஆ ஆ ஆ ஆ ஆ ஆ ஆ
ஆ ஆ ஆ ஆ ஆ ஆ ஆ
Thousands and thousands of years ago,
The human race originated.
நிச நிச நிச நிச நிச நிச நிச நிச
தநி தநி தநி தநி தநி தநி தநி தநி
பத பத பத பத பத பத பத பத
மப மப மப மப மப மப மப மப
கம க நி ச நி க க ம ப த ம
கம க நி ச நி க க ம ப
Vocalizing (Ah ah ah ah...)
Vocalizing (Ah ah ah ah...)
கண்ணனுக்காக காத்திருக்கின்றாள்
யசோதை இங்கே
முருகனுக்காகக் காத்திருக்கின்றாள் அன்னையும் இங்கே
ஸ்ரீ ராமனுக்காக காத்திருக்கின்றாள் சீதையும் இங்கே
நடக்கும் கால்கள் துடிக்கும் கண்கள் வருகவே இங்கே
Swaras (Ni Sa Ni Sa...)
Swaras (Dha Ni Dha Ni...)
Swaras (Pa Dha Pa Dha...)
Swaras (Ma Pa Ma Pa...)
Swaras (Ga Ma Ga Ni Sa...)
Swaras (Ga Ma Ga Ni Sa...)
ஆறாம் வயதில் படிப்பதுதான்
அறுபது வரைக்கும் வளருமடா
சேரும் இடத்தில் சேர்வதுதான்
சீரும் சிறப்பும் வழங்குமடா
நல்லவர் நூல்களைப் படித்து விடு
வரும் நண்பனை ஒழுங்காய்த் தேர்ந்து எடு
Waiting for Lord Krishna,
Yasodha is right here.
Waiting for Lord Murugan,
Mother Parvati is right here.
Waiting for Lord Sri Rama,
Sita is right here.
Walking feet, fluttering eyes,
Welcome right here!
தென்னை மீது தேங்காய் வருது
வாழை மீது பழங்கள் வருது
அன்னை போலே பிள்ளைகள் நாங்கள்
இருவர் :
அப்பா போலே வளர்வோம் நாளை
ஹி ஹி ஹி ஹி
What you learn at the age of six,
Will grow and stay with you until sixty.
Joining the right place and company,
Will bestow grandeur and fame.
Read books written by good people,
Choose your incoming friends wisely.
ஆயிரம் ஆயிரம் ஆண்டின் முன்னே
ஆரம்பமானது மனித இனம்
Coconuts grow on coconut trees,
Female: Fruits yield on banana plants,
Female: As children like our mother,
Both: We will grow up like father tomorrow.
He he he he
காலங்களாலே கடவுள்
தந்தான் கண்ணில் நாயகனை
கருணையினாலே மீண்டும் தந்தான்
கனிவுள்ள செல்வங்களை
ஆல மரமும் போல் நாளும் வளர
அருள்வான் வாழ்க்கையிலே
அன்னையைத் தேடி ஆனந்தம் பாடி
வாருங்கள் பிள்ளைகளே
Thousands and thousands of years ago,
The human race originated.
ஆயிரம் ஆயிரம் ஆண்டின் முன்னே
ஆரம்பமானது மனித இனம்
ஆரம்பமானது மனித இனம்
ஆரம்பமானது மனித இனம்
Through time, God bestowed,
The hero of our eyes,
Through His grace, He granted again,
Tender and cherished treasures.
To grow every day like a banyan tree,
He will grant blessings in life.
Seeking mother and singing in joy,
Come along, children!
Thousands and thousands of years ago,
The human race originated.
The human race originated.
The human race originated.
Ah ah ah ah ah
Vocalizing (Ah ah ah ah ah)
La la la la la la la la la la la la la
Vocalizing (La la la la...)
Ah ah ah ah ah
Vocalizing (Ah ah ah ah ah)
La la la la la la la la la la la la la
Vocalizing (La la la la...)
Aiyoammaa ellaathaiyum
Oh dear mother, everyone!
Kooppidraango
They are calling!
Odi vaango odi vaango
Run and come, run and come!
Aayiram ayiram aandin munnae
Thousands and thousands of years ago,
Aarambamaanadhu manidha inam
The human race originated.
Aayiram ayiram aandin munnae
Thousands and thousands of years ago,
Aarambamaanadhu manidha inam
The human race originated.
Aarambamaanadhu manidha inam
The human race originated.
Aarambamaanadhu manidha inam
The human race originated.
Aarambamaanadhu manidha inam
The human race originated.
Anbu paasam sondham ellaam
Love, affection, relationships, and all,
Adhu dhaan kettadhu kadavulidam
Is what was asked from God.
Anbu paasam sondham ellaam
Love, affection, relationships, and all,
Adhu dhaan kettadhu kadavulidam
Is what was asked from God.
Annai thandhai pillai endru
As mother, father, and child,
Avar dhaan thandhaar manidhanidam
He gave them to human beings.
Aayiram ayiram aandin munnae
Thousands and thousands of years ago,
Aarambamaanadhu manidha inam
The human race originated.
Dhaegam enbadhai kaathirundhaal
If you protect and care for the body,
Dhinamum vayadhu valarumadaa
Age will grow day by day.
Ullam ozhungaai valarndhirundhaal
If the mind grows with proper discipline,
Ulagil amaidhi kidaikkumadaa
Peace will be attained in the world.
Dhaegam enbadhu koyiladaa
The body is a temple,
Adhil ullam enbhadhu deivamadaa
And the mind inside it is God.
Ammaa appaa solvadhai polae
Just as mother and father advise,
Female :Naanum neeyum ketpadhinaalae
Female: Because you and I listen,
Female :Inbam valarum selvangalaalae
Female: Joy grows through precious children,
Female :Ellaam undu vaazhkkaiyilae
Female: Everything is present in life.
Both :Hey hey hey hey
Both: Hey hey hey hey
Aayiram ayiram aandin munnae
Thousands and thousands of years ago,
Aarambamaanadhu manidha inam
The human race originated.
Ah ah ah ah ah ah ah ah ah ah ah ah
Vocalizing (Ah ah ah ah...)
Ah ah ah ah ah ah ah
Vocalizing (Ah ah ah ah...)
Nisa nisa nisa nisa nisa nisa nisa nisa
Swaras (Ni Sa Ni Sa...)
Dhani dhani dhani dhani dhani dhani dhani dhani
Swaras (Dha Ni Dha Ni...)
Padha padha padha padha padha padha padha padha
Swaras (Pa Dha Pa Dha...)
Mapa mapa mapa mapa mapa mapa mapa mapa
Swaras (Ma Pa Ma Pa...)
Ga ma ga ni sa ni ga ga ma pa dha ma
Swaras (Ga Ma Ga Ni Sa...)
Ga ma ga ni sa ni ga ga ma pa
Swaras (Ga Ma Ga Ni Sa...)
Kannanukkaaga kaathirukkindraal
Waiting for Lord Krishna,
Yasodhai ingae
Yasodha is right here.
Muruganukkaaga kaathirukkindraal
Waiting for Lord Murugan,
Annaiyum ingae
Mother Parvati is right here.
Sri raamanukkaaga kaathirukkindraal
Waiting for Lord Sri Rama,
Seedhaiyum ingae
Sita is right here.
Nadakkum kaalgal thudikkum kangal
Walking feet, fluttering eyes,
Varugavae ingae
Welcome right here!
Aaraam vayadhil padippadhu dhaan
What you learn at the age of six,
Arubhadhu varaikkum valarumadaa
Will grow and stay with you until sixty.
Saerum idathil saervadhu dhaan
Joining the right place and company,
Seerum sirappum vazhanghumadaa
Will bestow grandeur and fame.
Nallavar noolgalai padithu vidu
Read books written by good people,
Varum nanbanai ozunghaai thaerndhu yedu
Choose your incoming friends wisely.
Thennai meedhu thaengaai varudhu
Coconuts grow on coconut trees,
Female :Vaazhai meedhu pazhangal varudhu
Female: Fruits yield on banana plants,
Female :Annai polae pillaigal naangal
Female: As children like our mother,
Both :Appaa polae valarvom naalai
Both: We will grow up like father tomorrow.
He he he he
He he he he
Aayiram ayiram aandin munnae
Thousands and thousands of years ago,
Aarambamaanadhu manidha inam
The human race originated.
Kaalangalaalae kadavul thandhaan
Through time, God bestowed,
Kannil naayaganai
The hero of our eyes,
Karunaiyinaalae meendum thandhaan
Through His grace, He granted again,
Kanivulla selvangalai
Tender and cherished treasures.
Aala maramum pol naalum valara
To grow every day like a banyan tree,
Arulvaan vaazkkaiyilae
He will grant blessings in life.
Annaiyai thaedi aanandham paadi
Seeking mother and singing in joy,
Vaarunghal pillaigalae
Come along, children!
Aayiram ayiram aandin munnae
Thousands and thousands of years ago,
Aarambamaanadhu manidha inam
The human race originated.
Aarambamaanadhu manidha inam
The human race originated.
Aarambamaanadhu manidha inam
The human race originated.
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This song from 'Dheerga Sumangali' (1974) is a moral and philosophical narrative centered around family, upbringing, and human values. Lyricist Kannadasan traces humanity's inception thousands of years ago to emphasize that divine grace bestowed family ties—mother, father, and child—to ground human lives in love and affection. The song emphasizes the sanctity of the human form and mind, framing the body as a temple housing the divine mind. It urges children to learn good virtues early, pick wise companions, read uplifting literature, and respect parental guidance so that family joy and societal peace can flourish for generations.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uvameyam)
“Dhaegam enbadhu koyiladaa / Adhil ullam enbhadhu deivamadaa”
Compares the human body to a temple and the mind to a deity inside it.
Simile (Uvamai)
“Aala maramum pol naalum valara”
Compares the continuous growth and stability of a blessed family/life to that of a sturdy banyan tree.
Alliteration (Moonaai)
“Aayiram ayiram aandin munnae / Aarambamaanadhu manidha inam”
Repetition of the initial vocalic sound 'Aa' across words creating rhythmic harmony.
Edhugai (Second-letter Rhyme)
“Aaraam vayadhil padippadhu dhaan / Arubhadhu varaikkum valarumadaa”
Rhyming of the second consonant sound 'ra' in 'Aaraam' and 'Arubhadhu'.
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Trivia
Although listed in incomplete records as Unknown, the soundtrack for 'Dheerga Sumangali' (1974) was composed by M. S. Viswanathan (MSV), with lyrics penned by Kavinar Kannadasan. The track 'Aayiram Aayiram Aandin Munnae' was rendered by veteran playback singer P. Susheela alongside a chorus.
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