Anbinale Undaagum Inbanilai Sad
From Paasavalai · 1956
- Lyricist
- Pattukkottai Kalyanasundram
- Singer
- C. S. Jayaraman
- Music director
- Vishwanathan-Ramamoorthy
- Details
- Paasavalai1956
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Anbinaalae undaagum | Created through love is |
| Inba nilai | the state of true bliss, |
| Adhai anaindhidaadha | which makes it an unextinguishable |
| Deepam aakkum paasavalai | lamp—the web of affection. |
| Male | |
| Anbinaalae undaagum | Created through love is |
| Inba nilai | the state of true bliss, |
| Adhai anaindhidaadha | which makes it an unextinguishable |
| Deepam aakkum paasavalai | lamp—the web of affection. |
| Male | |
| Anbinaalae undaagum | Created through love is |
| Inba nilai | the state of true bliss. |
| Male | |
| Sondham ennum uravu murai | The bonds of kinship and family ties |
| Noolinaalae…ae…. | woven by threads... |
| Sondham ennum uravu murai | The bonds of kinship and family ties |
| Noolinaalae…ae…. | woven by threads... |
| Arutjothiyaana iraivan seidha | Are an intricate woven creation made by God, |
| Pinnal velai | the supreme light of grace. |
| Arutjothiyaana iraivan seidha | Are an intricate woven creation made by God, |
| Pinnal velai…ee…..ee…. | the supreme light of grace... |
| Male | |
| Anbinaalae undaagum | Created through love is |
| Inba nilai | the state of true bliss, |
| Adhai anaindhidaadha | which makes it an unextinguishable |
| Deepam aakkum paasavalai…ee…ee… | lamp—the web of affection... |
| Male | |
| Anbinaalae undaagum | Created through love is |
| Inba nilai | the state of true bliss. |
| Male | |
| Thannai marandhaadum silaiyae | O statue dancing in self-forgetful ecstasy, |
| Ae….ae…..ae….ae…. | Ah... ah... ah... |
| Thannai marandhaadum silaiyae | O statue dancing in self-forgetful ecstasy, |
| Sanga tamizh paadum | that sings the Tamil of the Sangam era, |
| Kalaiyae silaiyae | O artistic statue! |
| Kalaiyaal nilaiyae | Through art and steadfast poise, |
| Kulazhaindhaai unmaiyilae | you truly melted with joy. |
| Male | |
| Thannai marandhaadum silaiyae | O statue dancing in self-forgetful ecstasy, |
| Sanga tamizh paadum | that sings the Tamil of the Sangam era, |
| Kalaiyae silaiyae | O artistic statue! |
| Kalaiyaal nilaiyae | Through art and steadfast poise, |
| Kulazhaindhaai unmaiyile | you truly melted with joy. |
| Male | |
| Ulam irandum naadi | Seeking two hearts to meet, |
| Urave kondaadi | celebrating the familial bond, |
| Ulam irandum naadi | Seeking two hearts to meet, |
| Urave kondaadi | celebrating the familial bond, |
| Kanindhu mudhirndha | reminiscing about that sweet, |
| Kaadhal thanai | matured love, |
| Ninaidhu manam | the heart melts in reflection |
| Urugidudhu un vaazhvinilae | upon your life. |
| Male | |
| Anbinaalae undaagum | Created through love is |
| Inba nilai | the state of true bliss, |
| Adhai anaindhidaadha | which makes it an unextinguishable |
| Deepam aakkum paasavalai…ee…ee… | lamp—the web of affection... |
| Male | |
| Anbinaalae undaagum | Created through love is |
| Inba nilai…inba nilai..ee…inba nilai | the state of bliss... bliss... bliss. |
| Male | |
| Konjum mozhi kulandhaigalai | When separated from children |
| Pirindha podhu | who speak sweet babbling words, |
| Konjum mozhi kulandhaigalai | When separated from children |
| Pirindha podhu | who speak sweet babbling words, |
| Nalla kula vizhakaam manaivi thanai | When losing a virtuous wife |
| Izhantha podhu | who is the light of the family, |
| Nalla kula vizhakaam manaivi thanai | When losing a virtuous wife |
| Izhantha podhu | who is the light of the family, |
| Male | |
| Thambhi thannai parikodutha | When forced to lose |
| Nerntha pothu | one's own younger brother, |
| Thambhi thannai parikodutha | When forced to lose |
| Nerntha pothu | one's own younger brother, |
| Nam saaram ellam azhindha pothu | When all the essence of our existence is destroyed, |
| Vaazhvu yedhu | what meaning is left in life? |
| Male | |
| Anbinaalae undaagum | Created through love is |
| Inba nilai | the state of true bliss, |
| Adhai anaindhidaadha | which makes it an unextinguishable |
| Deepam aakkum paasavalai…ee…ee… | lamp—the web of affection... |
| Paasavalai…paasavalai…. | Web of affection... web of affection... |
| Male | |
| Anbinaalae undaagum | Created through love is |
| Inba nilai…yethu inba nilai..ee… | the state of bliss... where is the state of bliss... |
| Yethu inba nilai…ee…ee… | Where is the state of bliss... |
| Yethu inba nilai…ee…ee… | Where is the state of bliss... |
அன்பினாலே உண்டாகும்
இன்பநிலை
அதை அணைந்திடாத
தீபமாக்கும் பாசவலை
Created through love is
the state of true bliss,
which makes it an unextinguishable
lamp—the web of affection.
அன்பினாலே உண்டாகும்
இன்பநிலை
அதை அணைந்திடாத
தீபமாக்கும் பாசவலை
Created through love is
the state of true bliss,
which makes it an unextinguishable
lamp—the web of affection.
அன்பினாலே உண்டாகும்
இன்பநிலை
Created through love is
the state of true bliss.
சொந்தம் எனும் உறவு முறை
நூலினாலே....ஏ......
சொந்தம் எனும் உறவு முறை
நூலினாலே....ஏ......
அருட்ஜோதியான இறைவன் செய்த
பின்னல் வேலை
அருட்ஜோதியான இறைவன் செய்த
பின்னல் வேலை.....ஈ.....ஈ....
The bonds of kinship and family ties
woven by threads...
The bonds of kinship and family ties
woven by threads...
Are an intricate woven creation made by God,
the supreme light of grace.
Are an intricate woven creation made by God,
the supreme light of grace...
அன்பினாலே உண்டாகும்
இன்பநிலை
அதை அணைந்திடாத
தீபமாக்கும் பாசவலை.....ஈ.....ஈ....
Created through love is
the state of true bliss,
which makes it an unextinguishable
lamp—the web of affection...
அன்பினாலே உண்டாகும்
இன்பநிலை
Created through love is
the state of true bliss.
தன்னை மறந்தாடும் சிலையே
ஏ......ஏ........ஏ........ஏ........
தன்னை மறந்தாடும் சிலையே
சங்கத் தமிழ் பாடும்
கலையே சிலையே
கலையால் நிலையே
குலைந்தாய் உண்மையிலே
O statue dancing in self-forgetful ecstasy,
Ah... ah... ah...
O statue dancing in self-forgetful ecstasy,
that sings the Tamil of the Sangam era,
O artistic statue!
Through art and steadfast poise,
you truly melted with joy.
தன்னை மறந்தாடும் சிலையே
சங்கத் தமிழ் பாடும்
கலையே சிலையே
கலையால் நிலையே
குலைந்தாய் உண்மையிலே
O statue dancing in self-forgetful ecstasy,
that sings the Tamil of the Sangam era,
O artistic statue!
Through art and steadfast poise,
you truly melted with joy.
உள்ளம் இரண்டும் நாடி
உறவே கொண்டாடி
உள்ளம் இரண்டும் நாடி
உறவே கொண்டாடி
கனிந்து முதிர்ந்த
காதல்தனை
நினைந்து மனம்
உருகிடுது உன் வாழ்வினிலே
Seeking two hearts to meet,
celebrating the familial bond,
Seeking two hearts to meet,
celebrating the familial bond,
reminiscing about that sweet,
matured love,
the heart melts in reflection
upon your life.
அன்பினாலே உண்டாகும்
இன்பநிலை
அதை அணைந்திடாத
தீபமாக்கும் பாசவலை.....ஈ.....ஈ....
Created through love is
the state of true bliss,
which makes it an unextinguishable
lamp—the web of affection...
அன்பினாலே உண்டாகும்
இன்பநிலை......இன்பநிலை......ஈ.....இன்பநிலை......
Created through love is
the state of bliss... bliss... bliss.
கொஞ்சுமொழிக் குழந்தைகளை
பிரிந்தபோது
கொஞ்சுமொழிக் குழந்தைகளை
பிரிந்தபோது
நல்ல குலவிளக்காம் மனைவி தன்னை
இழந்தபோது
நல்ல குலவிளக்காம் மனைவி தன்னை
இழந்தபோது
When separated from children
who speak sweet babbling words,
When separated from children
who speak sweet babbling words,
When losing a virtuous wife
who is the light of the family,
When losing a virtuous wife
who is the light of the family,
தம்பி தன்னை பறிகொடுக்க
நேர்ந்தபோது
தம்பி தன்னை பறிகொடுக்க
நேர்ந்தபோது
நம் சாரமெல்லாம் அழிந்தபோது
வாழ்வு ஏது
When forced to lose
one's own younger brother,
When forced to lose
one's own younger brother,
When all the essence of our existence is destroyed,
what meaning is left in life?
அன்பினாலே உண்டாகும்
இன்பநிலை
அதை அணைந்திடாத
தீபமாக்கும் பாசவலை.....ஈ.....ஈ....
பாசவலை.....பாசவலை......
Created through love is
the state of true bliss,
which makes it an unextinguishable
lamp—the web of affection...
Web of affection... web of affection...
அன்பினாலே உண்டாகும்
இன்பநிலை....ஏது இன்ப நிலை.....ஈ....
ஏது இன்ப நிலை.....ஈ....ஈ....
ஏது இன்ப நிலை.....ஈ....ஈ....
Created through love is
the state of bliss... where is the state of bliss...
Where is the state of bliss...
Where is the state of bliss...
Anbinaalae undaagum
Created through love is
Inba nilai
the state of true bliss,
Adhai anaindhidaadha
which makes it an unextinguishable
Deepam aakkum paasavalai
lamp—the web of affection.
Anbinaalae undaagum
Created through love is
Inba nilai
the state of true bliss,
Adhai anaindhidaadha
which makes it an unextinguishable
Deepam aakkum paasavalai
lamp—the web of affection.
Anbinaalae undaagum
Created through love is
Inba nilai
the state of true bliss.
Sondham ennum uravu murai
The bonds of kinship and family ties
Noolinaalae…ae….
woven by threads...
Sondham ennum uravu murai
The bonds of kinship and family ties
Noolinaalae…ae….
woven by threads...
Arutjothiyaana iraivan seidha
Are an intricate woven creation made by God,
Pinnal velai
the supreme light of grace.
Arutjothiyaana iraivan seidha
Are an intricate woven creation made by God,
Pinnal velai…ee…..ee….
the supreme light of grace...
Anbinaalae undaagum
Created through love is
Inba nilai
the state of true bliss,
Adhai anaindhidaadha
which makes it an unextinguishable
Deepam aakkum paasavalai…ee…ee…
lamp—the web of affection...
Anbinaalae undaagum
Created through love is
Inba nilai
the state of true bliss.
Thannai marandhaadum silaiyae
O statue dancing in self-forgetful ecstasy,
Ae….ae…..ae….ae….
Ah... ah... ah...
Thannai marandhaadum silaiyae
O statue dancing in self-forgetful ecstasy,
Sanga tamizh paadum
that sings the Tamil of the Sangam era,
Kalaiyae silaiyae
O artistic statue!
Kalaiyaal nilaiyae
Through art and steadfast poise,
Kulazhaindhaai unmaiyilae
you truly melted with joy.
Thannai marandhaadum silaiyae
O statue dancing in self-forgetful ecstasy,
Sanga tamizh paadum
that sings the Tamil of the Sangam era,
Kalaiyae silaiyae
O artistic statue!
Kalaiyaal nilaiyae
Through art and steadfast poise,
Kulazhaindhaai unmaiyile
you truly melted with joy.
Ulam irandum naadi
Seeking two hearts to meet,
Urave kondaadi
celebrating the familial bond,
Ulam irandum naadi
Seeking two hearts to meet,
Urave kondaadi
celebrating the familial bond,
Kanindhu mudhirndha
reminiscing about that sweet,
Kaadhal thanai
matured love,
Ninaidhu manam
the heart melts in reflection
Urugidudhu un vaazhvinilae
upon your life.
Anbinaalae undaagum
Created through love is
Inba nilai
the state of true bliss,
Adhai anaindhidaadha
which makes it an unextinguishable
Deepam aakkum paasavalai…ee…ee…
lamp—the web of affection...
Anbinaalae undaagum
Created through love is
Inba nilai…inba nilai..ee…inba nilai
the state of bliss... bliss... bliss.
Konjum mozhi kulandhaigalai
When separated from children
Pirindha podhu
who speak sweet babbling words,
Konjum mozhi kulandhaigalai
When separated from children
Pirindha podhu
who speak sweet babbling words,
Nalla kula vizhakaam manaivi thanai
When losing a virtuous wife
Izhantha podhu
who is the light of the family,
Nalla kula vizhakaam manaivi thanai
When losing a virtuous wife
Izhantha podhu
who is the light of the family,
Thambhi thannai parikodutha
When forced to lose
Nerntha pothu
one's own younger brother,
Thambhi thannai parikodutha
When forced to lose
Nerntha pothu
one's own younger brother,
Nam saaram ellam azhindha pothu
When all the essence of our existence is destroyed,
Vaazhvu yedhu
what meaning is left in life?
Anbinaalae undaagum
Created through love is
Inba nilai
the state of true bliss,
Adhai anaindhidaadha
which makes it an unextinguishable
Deepam aakkum paasavalai…ee…ee…
lamp—the web of affection...
Paasavalai…paasavalai….
Web of affection... web of affection...
Anbinaalae undaagum
Created through love is
Inba nilai…yethu inba nilai..ee…
the state of bliss... where is the state of bliss...
Yethu inba nilai…ee…ee…
Where is the state of bliss...
Yethu inba nilai…ee…ee…
Where is the state of bliss...
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
The song 'Anbinaalae undaagum' from the film Paasavalai (1956) reflects on the double-edged nature of love, affection, and family ties. It opens by praising love as the source of pure happiness that illuminates life like an eternal lamp, comparing divine human relationships to a divine tapestry woven by God. It appreciates artistic grace, love's maturity, and the joy of shared lives. However, the mood turns philosophical and tragic in the final stanza, questioning what value life retains when loved ones—sweet-talking children, a devoted wife, or a younger brother—are lost to fate. When love's bond (Paasavalai) brings tragic separation, the song questions where true bliss actually lies, leaving the listener with a deep contemplation on grief and attachment.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Uvamaani / Metaphor
“Arutjothiyaana iraivan seidha Pinnal velai”
Human relationships and affection are metaphorically portrayed as 'Pinnal velai' (intricate woven tapestry) created by God and 'Deepam' (an unextinguishable lamp).
Ezhukai (Second-letter Rhyme)
“Ulam irandum naadi / Urave kondaadi”
Tamil poetic rhyme where second letters match in consecutive lines, such as 'Anbinaalae' and 'Inba' or 'Ulam' and 'Urave'.
Iyaibu (End Rhyme)
“Pirindha podhu / Izhantha podhu / Nerntha pothu”
Repeating word endings across lines ('podhu' ending each line in the tragic stanza) to emphasize grief and loss.
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Trivia
'Paasavalai' (1956) was directed by A. S. A. Sami and featured music composed by M. S. Viswanathan and T. K. Ramamoorthy (Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy). The lyrics were written by legendary poet Pattukkottai Kalyanasundaram, who used profound philosophical simplicity to express deep emotional distress.
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