Achcham Thavir
From Anjathe · 2008
- Lyricist
- Mahakavi Subramanya Bharathiyaar
- Singer
- Mysskin
- Music director
- Sundar C Babu
- Details
- Anjathe2008
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Achcham thavir | Eliminate fear |
| Naiya pudai | Beat down oppressors relentlessly |
| Maanam pottru | Protect and cherish your honor |
| Rowthiram pazhaghu | Practice righteous anger |
| Male | |
| Achcham thavir | Eliminate fear |
| Naiya pudai | Beat down oppressors relentlessly |
| Maanam pottru | Protect and cherish your honor |
| Rowthiram pazhaghu | Practice righteous anger |
| Male | |
| Aanmai thavarae | Never falter in courage |
| Thaazhndhu nadavae | Do not walk in humility that degrades self-respect |
| Soorarai pottru | Praise the heroic and brave |
| Theeyorku anjael | Do not fear evil people |
| Male | |
| Achcham thavir | Eliminate fear |
| Naiya pudai | Beat down oppressors relentlessly |
| Maanam pottru | Protect and cherish your honor |
| Rowthiram pazhaghu | Practice righteous anger |
| Male | |
| {Oeidhal ozhi | Cease lethargy and laziness |
| Ner pada pesu | Speak directly and straightforwardly |
| Thaazhndhu nadavae | Do not walk in humility that degrades self-respect |
| Saavadharku anjael} (2) | Do not fear death |
| Male | |
| Kaalam azhiyael | Do not waste precious time |
| Keezhorku anjael | Do not fear vile people |
| Por thozhil pazhaghu | Learn the art of warfare and fighting |
| Tholviyil kalandhae | Do not be disheartened by defeat |
| Male | |
| {Pudhiyana virumbhu | Embrace novel ideas and modern thought |
| Veeriyam perukku | Multiply your inner vigor and vitality |
| Keduppadhu sorvu | Lethargy is what ruins you |
| Thonmaikku anjael} (2) | Do not fear old, outdated traditions |
| Male | |
| Vedi para pesu | Speak with explosive power and clarity |
| Nandru karudhu | Always harbor good thoughts |
| Vovvudhal neeku | Eradicate doubt and hesitation |
| Dhavaththinai niram puri | Fulfill your pursuit with true dedication |
| Male | |
| {Kattradhu ozhughu | Live according to what you have learned |
| Kai thozhil pottru | Honor manual labor and craftsmanship |
| Serkai azhiyael | Do not destroy wholesome friendships |
| Peigalukku anjael} (2) | Do not fear ghosts or superstitions |
| Male | |
| Gnyayiru pottru | Praise the Sun as the source of life |
| Mandhiram vazhi mai | Follow the path of wise mantras |
| Sowriyam kadavael | Exceed boundaries in heroism |
| Naal ellam nesi | Love each and every day |
| Naal ellam nesi | Love each and every day |
| Male | |
| Achcham thavir | Eliminate fear |
| Naiya pudai | Beat down oppressors relentlessly |
| Maanam pottru | Protect and cherish your honor |
| Rowthiram pazhaghu | Practice righteous anger |
அச்சம் தவிர்
நையப்புடை மானம்
போற்று ரௌத்திரம்
பழகு
Eliminate fear
Beat down oppressors relentlessly
Protect and cherish your honor
Practice righteous anger
அச்சம் தவிர்
நையப்புடை மானம்
போற்று ரௌத்திரம்
பழகு
Eliminate fear
Beat down oppressors relentlessly
Protect and cherish your honor
Practice righteous anger
ஆண்மை தவறே
தாழ்ந்து நடவே சூரரைப்
போற்று தீயோர்க்கு
அஞ்சேல்
Never falter in courage
Do not walk in humility that degrades self-respect
Praise the heroic and brave
Do not fear evil people
அச்சம் தவிர்
நையப்புடை மானம்
போற்று ரௌத்திரம்
பழகு
Eliminate fear
Beat down oppressors relentlessly
Protect and cherish your honor
Practice righteous anger
{ ஓய்தல் ஒழி
நேர்படப் பேசு தாழ்ந்து
நடவே சாவதற்கு
அஞ்சேல் } (2)
Cease lethargy and laziness
Speak directly and straightforwardly
Do not walk in humility that degrades self-respect
Do not fear death
காலம் அழியேல்
கீழோர்க்கு அஞ்சேல்
போர்த்தொழில் பழகு
தோல்வியில் கலந்தே
Do not waste precious time
Do not fear vile people
Learn the art of warfare and fighting
Do not be disheartened by defeat
{ புதியன விரும்பு
வீரியம் பெருக்கு
கெடுப்பது சோர்வு
தொன்மைக்கு அஞ்சேல் } (2)
Embrace novel ideas and modern thought
Multiply your inner vigor and vitality
Lethargy is what ruins you
Do not fear old, outdated traditions
வெளிப்படப்
பேசு நன்று கருது
வவ்வுதல் நீக்கு
தவத்தினை நிதம்
புரி
Speak with explosive power and clarity
Always harbor good thoughts
Eradicate doubt and hesitation
Fulfill your pursuit with true dedication
{ கற்றது ஒழுகு
கைத்தொழில் போற்று
சேர்க்கை அழியேல்
பேய்களுக்கு அஞ்சேல் } (2)
Live according to what you have learned
Honor manual labor and craftsmanship
Do not destroy wholesome friendships
Do not fear ghosts or superstitions
ஞாயிறு போற்று
மந்திரம் வலிமை
சௌரியம் கடவேல்
நாள் எல்லாம் நேசி
நாள் எல்லாம் நேசி
Praise the Sun as the source of life
Follow the path of wise mantras
Exceed boundaries in heroism
Love each and every day
Love each and every day
அச்சம் தவிர்
நையப்புடை மானம்
போற்று ரௌத்திரம்
பழகு
Eliminate fear
Beat down oppressors relentlessly
Protect and cherish your honor
Practice righteous anger
Achcham thavir
Eliminate fear
Naiya pudai
Beat down oppressors relentlessly
Maanam pottru
Protect and cherish your honor
Rowthiram pazhaghu
Practice righteous anger
Achcham thavir
Eliminate fear
Naiya pudai
Beat down oppressors relentlessly
Maanam pottru
Protect and cherish your honor
Rowthiram pazhaghu
Practice righteous anger
Aanmai thavarae
Never falter in courage
Thaazhndhu nadavae
Do not walk in humility that degrades self-respect
Soorarai pottru
Praise the heroic and brave
Theeyorku anjael
Do not fear evil people
Achcham thavir
Eliminate fear
Naiya pudai
Beat down oppressors relentlessly
Maanam pottru
Protect and cherish your honor
Rowthiram pazhaghu
Practice righteous anger
{Oeidhal ozhi
Cease lethargy and laziness
Ner pada pesu
Speak directly and straightforwardly
Thaazhndhu nadavae
Do not walk in humility that degrades self-respect
Saavadharku anjael} (2)
Do not fear death
Kaalam azhiyael
Do not waste precious time
Keezhorku anjael
Do not fear vile people
Por thozhil pazhaghu
Learn the art of warfare and fighting
Tholviyil kalandhae
Do not be disheartened by defeat
{Pudhiyana virumbhu
Embrace novel ideas and modern thought
Veeriyam perukku
Multiply your inner vigor and vitality
Keduppadhu sorvu
Lethargy is what ruins you
Thonmaikku anjael} (2)
Do not fear old, outdated traditions
Vedi para pesu
Speak with explosive power and clarity
Nandru karudhu
Always harbor good thoughts
Vovvudhal neeku
Eradicate doubt and hesitation
Dhavaththinai niram puri
Fulfill your pursuit with true dedication
{Kattradhu ozhughu
Live according to what you have learned
Kai thozhil pottru
Honor manual labor and craftsmanship
Serkai azhiyael
Do not destroy wholesome friendships
Peigalukku anjael} (2)
Do not fear ghosts or superstitions
Gnyayiru pottru
Praise the Sun as the source of life
Mandhiram vazhi mai
Follow the path of wise mantras
Sowriyam kadavael
Exceed boundaries in heroism
Naal ellam nesi
Love each and every day
Naal ellam nesi
Love each and every day
Achcham thavir
Eliminate fear
Naiya pudai
Beat down oppressors relentlessly
Maanam pottru
Protect and cherish your honor
Rowthiram pazhaghu
Practice righteous anger
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This song draws directly from Mahakavi Subramania Bharati's revolutionary poem 'Puthiya Aathichudi' (New Aathichudi). It serves as a moral and motivational anthem, urging individuals to abandon cowardice, overcome fear, stand tall with self-respect, and channel righteous anger against injustice and evil forces. It promotes physical vigor, mental strength, direct speech, love for learning, and respect for hard work.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Aathichudi Form (Short Imperatives)
“Achcham thavir”
The lyrics follow classic Tamil Didactic literature structure using concise, two-word imperative phrases that deliver direct moral commands.
Ethirhai (Rhyming)
“Kattradhu ozhughu / Kai thozhil pottru”
Second letter rhyming pattern in Tamil poetry, seen across consecutive lines.
Monnai (Alliteration)
“Rowthiram pazhaghu”
Repetition of initial phonetic sounds across words within a line.
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Trivia
The lyrics are taken from legendary Tamil poet Subramania Bharati's 'Puthiya Aathichudi'. The song was featured in Mysskin's acclaimed 2008 crime drama 'Anjathe' (which means 'Fear Not'), with music composed by Sundar C. Babu.
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