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Adhistam Romba Adhistam

From Asai Anna Arumai Thambi · 1955

Lyricist
A. Maruthakasi
Singer
S. C. Krishnan
Music director
K. V. Mahadevan
Details
Asai Anna Arumai Thambi1955

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Adhirstam rompa adhirstamLuck, extreme luck
Pirappathu romba adhirstamTo be born is extreme luck
Perum puththisaaliyaanaTo a greatly intelligent
Annanukku thambiyaaga pirappathuElder brother, to be born as a younger brother
Rompa adhirstamIs extreme luck
Male
Adhirstam rompa adhirstamLuck, extreme luck
Pirappathu romba adhirstamTo be born is extreme luck
Perum puththisaaliyaanaTo a greatly intelligent
Annanukku thambiyaaga pirappathuElder brother, to be born as a younger brother
Rompa adhirstamIs extreme luck
Male
Sirappudan annaa vaazhanthidaFor elder brother to live with honor and glory
Sevai Seivathanaal illai nashtamThere is no loss in serving him
Sirappudan annaa vaazhanthidaFor elder brother to live with honor and glory
Sevai Seivathanaal illai nashtamThere is no loss in serving him
Male
Avar thirupthiyadainthu siriththu magizhnthaalIf he is satisfied and smiles with joy
Theernthidum namathu kastamAll our troubles will come to an end
Avar thirupthiyadainthu siriththu magizhnthaalIf he is satisfied and smiles with joy
Theernthidum namathu kastamAll our troubles will come to an end
Male
Adhirstam rompa adhirstamLuck, extreme luck
Pirappathu romba adhirstamTo be born is extreme luck
Perum puththisaaliyaanaTo a greatly intelligent
Annanukku thambiyaaga pirappathuElder brother, to be born as a younger brother
Rompa adhirstamIs extreme luck
Male
Poruppudan velaiyai paarkkanum edhilumWe must carry out our work responsibly in everything
Irukka koodaathu padhattamThere should be no panic or anxiety
Poruppudan velaiyai paarkkanum edhilumWe must carry out our work responsibly in everything
Irukka koodaathu padhattamThere should be no panic or anxiety
Male
Intha bhoomiyil annaa pugazhum thambiyaaiIn this world, as a younger brother praised by elder brother
Vaazhvathae enakku istamTo live is my ultimate desire
Uyir vaazhvathae enakku istamTo stay alive like this is my desire
Intha bhoomiyil annaa pugazhum thambiyaaiIn this world, as a younger brother praised by elder brother
Vaazhvathae enakku istamTo live is my ultimate desire
Uyir vaazhvathae enakku istamTo stay alive like this is my desire
Male
Adhirstam rompa adhirstamLuck, extreme luck
Pirappathu romba adhirstamTo be born is extreme luck
Perum puththisaaliyaanaTo a greatly intelligent
Annanukku thambiyaaga pirappathuElder brother, to be born as a younger brother
Rompa adhirstamIs extreme luck
Male
Arumaiyaai aakki pottitaTo cook and serve food deliciously
Veettil ammaavum illaatha pothuWhen mother is not present at home
Alli raani pol adhigaaram pannaTo rule with authority like Queen Alli
Anniyum varaatha pothuWhen a sister-in-law has not yet arrived
Male
Aakki podanum thambiCook and serve food, younger brother
Annan irunthidum thanga kambiElder brother is like a pure golden wire
Sorr aakki podanum thambiCook rice and serve food, younger brother
Annan irunthidum thanga kambiElder brother is like a pure golden wire
Male
Ammaa anni ellaam avanaeMother and sister-in-law, he fulfills every role himself
Anupavamthaan idhai sonnaenIt is out of personal experience I say this
En anupavamthaan idhai sonnaenFrom my own experience I say this
Male
Ammaa anni ellaam avanaeMother and sister-in-law, he fulfills every role himself
Anupavamthaan idhai sonnaenIt is out of personal experience I say this
En anupavamthaan idhai sonnaenFrom my own experience I say this
Male
Adhirstam rompa adhirstamLuck, extreme luck
Pirappathu romba adhirstamTo be born is extreme luck
Perum puththisaaliyaanaTo a greatly intelligent
Annanukku thambiyaaga pirappathuElder brother, to be born as a younger brother
Rompa adhirstamIs extreme luck

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This song celebrates deep fraternal devotion and gratitude. The younger brother considers himself immensely fortunate to have an intelligent, responsible, and caring elder brother. He finds happiness in serving his sibling and taking pride in being a dependable companion to him, emphasizing that true peace comes from seeing the elder brother content.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Iyaippu (End Rhyme)

Sevai Seivathanaal illai nashtam / Theernthidum namathu kastam

The words 'nashtam' (loss) and 'kastam' (trouble) share matching final syllables, creating a rhythmic rhyming cadence.

Uvamai (Metaphor / Simile)

Annan irunthidum thanga kambi

Comparing the elder brother to a 'thanga kambi' (golden pillar/rod), symbolizing his invaluable worth, strength, and pure nature.

Moonaai (Initial Alliteration)

Sirappudan annaa vaazhanthida / Sevai Seivathanaal illai nashtam

Repetition of the initial 'S' sound across words 'Sirappudan' and 'Sevai' in consecutive lines.

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Trivia

'Aasai Anna Arumai Thambi' (1955) featured lyrics written by A. Maruthakasi, focusing on classic 1950s melodrama themes of selfless brotherhood, familial moral values, and respectful domestic relations.

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